Douglas Elliott Coleman

Douglas Elliott Coleman

also known as Douglas E. Coleman

1.0
Rating: 4.6

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Hudson, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Uncontested Divorce ... +3 more

414 Union St, P.O. Box 1219, Hudson, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Douglas

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Practicing in the area of Family Law/Domestic Relations including divorce, separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, annulment, child custody, child support, spousal support, adoption, guardianship, abuse and neglect, Family Offenses, Domestic Violence, Termination of Parental Rights, Grandparents Rights, Foster Care Placements & Review.

22 years

30%
Criminal Defense 25%

All area of criminal defense, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Violations, drug offenses, DWI/DUI, Vehicle & Traffic Offenses.

21 years

25%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

Divorce where the parties agree on division of property, child custody and support.

21 years

15%
Appeals 10%

Appellate advocacy in areas of civil, family and criminal appeals.

21 years

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

Helping people in the area of personal bankruptcy looking to get a fresh start.

20 years

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Zealous representation for traffic offenses including speeding tickets.

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Administrative Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

Law Offices of Douglas Elliott Coleman

414 Union St, P.O. Box 1219, Hudson, NY, 12534-2427

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Douglas Elliott Coleman's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2014

TERRIBLE!

Terrible attorney. Untrustworthy, unreliable, not responsive, did not keep me informed. Mr. Coleman is dishonest and issued a check that bounced. BEWARE!

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Experience

Rating:  4.6 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2015

updated on 11/05/2015

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Suspension issued in NY, 2014

updated on 09/08/2021

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Stayed Suspension issued in NY, 2014

updated on 10/07/2014

Stayed suspension means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Associations

2004 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2004

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Syracuse University

BA

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