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Philip Wellner embarked on his legal career in New York City with Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, and subsequently with Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP. Here, Phil honed his skills in handling complex civil litigation matters, covering breach of contract, employment, civil fraud, and more. His role extended to defending clients in criminal cases, including health care fraud and weapon charges, often appearing in federal and state trial courts in New York. Additionally, he argued appeals before esteemed courts, such as the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In 2012, Phil established Wellner and Associates PLLC, expanding his practice to matrimonial and real estate law, with a rebranding in 2023 to better reflect his focus. Phil holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he served as Editor in Chief of the Cardozo Law Review.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2007
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
187 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572
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Posted by Ronald | April 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Dependable and trustworthy
Phil took over a very difficult case after previous attorney botched a trial in a case of incompetence.He has protected and worked alongside my other's attorneys to fight an injustice in our court system .He still is available at a moments notice when any motion is filed by apposition to protect myse...
Posted by Michael | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Expert handling of technical case
I hired Mr Wellner to help with a matrimonial issue where my ex-spouse squandered her retirement leaving me nothing. The technical part of this was she resided in Tennessee and was in the process of filing her second bankruptcy. Mr. Wellner was able to navigate the Bankruptcy Court in Tennessee and...
Posted by Vanessa S | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Excellent family court attorney
Phil is an excellent attorney and has all the qualities you would hope to find plus he's a decent and honest person! I hired him to help me navigate through a child support issue that ended up turning into a hearing. I was incredibly pleased with his representation and professionalism throughout. He ...
Posted by Tara | July 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Don’t hesitate—hire him
This was the best legal experience I could have imagined. I’m incredibly appreciative of Philip Wellner. I was hit with a sudden divorce—realized on April 28. I reached out May 5, was contacted May 6, and he began even before I had the retainer. By May 13, after I paid, he’d already drafted the case!...
Posted by Lauren | January 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Family Court
Phil has demonstrated a deep understanding of family law and took the time to explain to me the legal processes involved. He is attentive to my concerns and provided clear guidance throughout the case. Communication is definitely one of his strong suits. I appreciated how promptly he responds to my...
"Mr. Wellner is an excellent attorney who has a firm grasp on the law and is able to achieve success for his clients."
Divorce and separation lawyer
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Felix Frankfurter Award for outstanding academic achievement, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
2012 - Present
Attorney & Managing Member, Hudson Berkshire Property & Family Law PLLC
2009 - 2012
Associate, Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman, LLP
2006 - 2008
Associate, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP
2012 - Present
Columbia County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
2007
2005
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