About Nicholas
Biography
Nicholas Dorando received his Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Politics, and Society from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, would go on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School, and has been admitted to practice in New York State since 2016. Nicholas’s law school career was defined by a focus in courtroom practice, having been selected twice for the school’s traveling moot court trial team, as well as being the recipient of the Capital District Trial Lawyers’ Association Prize and an inductee to the Order of the Barristers for demonstrated excellence in Courtroom advocacy. During his time at Albany Law, Nicholas handled cases at the school’s Family Violence Litigation and Immigration Clinic and clerked at firms in Albany and Saratoga.
Upon his admission to the New York bar, he litigated cases in the fields of family and matrimonial law, assisted clients with workers’ compensation claims. Nicholas Dorando is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, and Saratoga County Bar Association.
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Licensed in New York for 9 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2016
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Location
Law Offices of Nicholas W. Dorando
80 2nd Street, Troy, NY, 12180
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Nicholas W. Dorando's Reviews
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Posted by Doug Baron | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
Nick was great from beginning to end. Clear communication, good advice, and takes quick action. Thank you.
Nicholas W. Dorando's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Nicholas started with our firm while he was still attending law school. His hard work and determination earned him his position with our firm as he is dedicated and passionate about family law. Nicholas now puts his hard work and determination into representing his clients zealously."
"Attorney Nick Dorando is a great advocate! He has excellent skills not just with respect to legal research and writing, but Nick is also very adept in the courtroom. Nick has the respect of his colleagues. I endorse this lawyer."
"Nick is a rising star who is dedicating his practice of law to Matrimonial and Family Law. Nick's attention to detail and ability to assist his clients in achieving their goals is outstanding. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Inductee, Order of the Barristers
2015
Prize Winner, Capital District Trial Lawyers' Assoc.
Work Experience
2017 - 2017
Litigation Associate, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP
2016 - 2017
Litigation Associate, Donnellan & Knussman, PLLC
2014 - 2016
Law Clerk, Donnellan & Knussman, PLLC
2014 - 2014
Law Intern, Albany Law School Family Violence Litigation Clinic
2013 - 2015
Law Clerk, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY
2013 - 2015
Legal Project Member, Capital District Women's Bar Assoc.
2013 - 2014
Law Clerk, Kahn & Richardson
Associations
Member
Member
Education
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
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