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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 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 Michael | October 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Wellner is an outstanding attorney. I hired him to represent me in Family Court (Custody, Support, and Divorce). He is both thorough and fair and ceaselessly fought to defend my rights throughout the financial and emotional ordeal of being in court with so much at stake. Mr. Wellner objectively e...
Posted by Shannon | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly Recommend
I have used Phil exclusively for all of my legal needs. Phil was able to help me through the family court process, divorce court and a real estate closing. Most recently he helped me navigate through changing my children's names. He made sure that I was awarded what I was due and, more importantly, ...
Posted by Pete | August 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
I have used Phil for several litigations. I strongly recommend him. What I like best about Phil is he listens to me as the client, the other attorney and the judge. So may other attorneys do not take the time to understand the case and facts and they just try to bulldoze with drama and empty drama...
"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
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2005
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