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Kathryn Scott Lazar
About Kathryn
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Mediation
75%
45 years | 2,200 cases
Family
25%
49 years | 4,800 cases
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Licensed in New York for 49 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
MH Mediation
280 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533
Kathryn S Lazar
280 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533
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Posted by Caroline | December 29, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Such a relief for us
We worked with Kathryn Lazar over 3 years ago on a multi-state contempt issue. We were based elsewhere and never met Kathryn in person, but she immediately understood our case, our urgency and was very efficient and communicative. Kathryn's depth of experience and knowledge was reassuring, and her ...
Kathryn Scott Lazar's Lawyer Endorsements
"A true thought leader and master of her craft"
"Kathryn is highly regarded as one of the top matrimonial attorneys in the Hudson Valley working as a mediator, collaborative attorney, and litigator. She is incredibly smart, she knows the law, and she looks to find the best solutions for her clients and their family."
"This is a highly skilled, trustworthy lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
Raunak Kothari
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Mayoral Recognition as Founder & Exec Director Mediation Center, City of Poughkeepsie
2018
Proclamation honoring Kathryn Lazar, New York State Senate
2016
Client Satisfaction: 10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Lawyers
2013
Psychologically Healthy Community Award, Hudson Valley Psychological Association
2002
Advanced Practitioner, Association of Family Mediators
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Managing Partner, Lazar and Schwartz
2002 - 2019
Lead Trainer, International Association of Collaborative Professionals
1980 - 1984
Partner, Lazar & Zeisel
1978 - 1980
Founder, Battered Women's Law Project
1976 - 1980
Staff Attorney, Assistant Director, Acting Director, Mid-Hudson Legal Services
Associations
2002 - Present
Hudson Valley Divorce and Dispute Resolution AssociationFounder, President, Training Coordinator
2001 - Present
International Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember, Committee Member
1977 - Present
Dutchess County Bar AssociationMember, Grievance Committee
1988 - 1990
New York State Bar AssociationDelegate from Dutchess County
Education
1976
Cornell Law School
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1971
Reed College
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Graduated with Honors