Why You Should Have Michele Ellerin, J&G Law Represent You in Your Divorce
(1) She’ll work hard to get you the good deal you’re entitled to. As much as you might be “out to get” your spouse sometimes, divorce is not about “winning” or hurting or getting the better of your spouse. It’s about fairness… in providing or receiving spousal support dividing assets, in access to your children and in ensuring that you have proper influence on their development
(2) She’ll listen to you and develop a complete understanding of you, your situation, and your interests. Although you’ll “leave the lawyering to Michele” because she understands the law, the courts, and the likely outcomes based on past divorce judgments, she won’t forget that you are in charge. Her job is to represent your interests to get you a good outcome.
(3) She’ll advise you on when we should push and when we should compromise. It’s not all about “slugging it out.” There are times when we’ll have to be firm and assert our positions, and time when, for your sake and others’, the right thing to do is to compromise. The process of getting divorce may be full of emotional ups and downs for you, but you can count on Michele to keep a clear head and do what’s for you right at each turn.
(4) She’ll put your children first. That’s what the courts do, and that’s what you really want, too. It’s so easy to get caught up in bickering and hard-headed negotiations about all the other stuff that you think more about yourself than the welfare of your kids (sadly, it happens all the time.) Michele will work hard make sure your children are protected, both in the short term while your divorce is going on, and in the long term, so they get the right physical and emotional support and parental nurturing. Children can, and often do get hurt badly during a divorce. Michele will work hard to keep them safe and protected.
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Posted by Bob | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Michele and her staff did a great job representing me through a 3 year long divorce. They are not only an excellent legal team, but they made me feel that they cared about me as a person while going through an exceptionally stressful time in my life. I would recommend Michele to anyone who is in need...
Posted by Diene | June 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Michele Ellerin by Friend who had recently gone through her own divorce and had nothing but good things to say about Michele and her staff. I wasn’t happy with the attorney I originally started with and went to Michele for a consult. She was amazing. She took a look at my current pa...
Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was an emotional mess and went through my divorce in a tearful fog. If not for Michele , Kim and everyone else in the office, I would have ended up with nothing. She fought for my best interests when I just couldn’t pull myself together. She remained patient and kind and also treated my ex and his ...
Posted by Scott | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Prior to obtaining Michele Ellerin for family court and custody matters, multiple attorneys misled me and left me feeling hopeless even though I had a strong case. Michele Ellerin is the complete opposite. She fights for you with compassion, never letting the opposing party walk all over you. I ca...
Posted by Ken | April 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I went to Michelle with my divorce. This situation is never easy to go through. Michelle explained to me the process. i was then assigned one of her paralegals Kim . I can't say enough good things about Kim. Through out the whole process Kim constantly kept me updated, whether she had good news, bad ...
"I have great respect for Michele Ellerin as a colleague and a trial attorney. She is strong advocate for her clients and an effective negotiator."
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2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Pro Bono Service Award, Orange County Bar Association
1998
Rose Rosen Award-Excellence in Svc and Dedication to Legal Prof, Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties
1993
Woman of Achievement Award, Sarah Wells Girl Scout Council / YWCA
2022 - Present
Partner, Jacobowitz and Gubits LLP
1986 - 2022
Senior Counsel, Michele P. Ellerin, LLP
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Women's Bar Association of New YorkBoard Member
1987 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - 2006
Community Health Center of MiddletownBoard Member
2000 - 2001
Orange County Bar AssociationPresident
1997 - 2000
Orange County Bar AssociationVice President
1996 - 1997
Orange County Bar AssociationTreasurer
1996 - 1999
Orange County Pro Bono Legal Services, Inc.President
1995 - 1999
Ninth Judicial District Bar Association, Gender Fairness CommitteeMember
1995 - 1996
Orange County Bar AssociationSecretary
1991 - 1994
Temple SinaiBoard Member
1989 - 2001
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1988 - 1993
New York Women's Bar AssociationBoard Member
1982
(3rd Year Graduate Law Study)
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA, Government
2015
Proactive Case Management
English