Elena Jaffe Tastensen
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Elena Jaffe Tastensen, PLLC
376 Broadway Ste 16, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866-3176
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Elena Jaffe Tastensen's Reviews
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10 Client Reviews
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Posted by A.L. | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent attorney
I hired Elena as my legal counsel for my separation and divorce. She was extremely professional, helpful and responsive. She gave me a great sense of relief by preparing me for the process and guiding me through it, step by step. Her office and staff were efficient and organized and made a difficult ...
Posted by Lisa | April 01, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Action
I was very impressed with Elena's knowledge and professionalism. Elena encouraged mediation in order to forgo the costly expense of litigation and was invaluable in helping me set forth a divorce agreement that both parties could live with. She was available to me with quick responses to my questions...
Posted by S. | January 09, 2014
Divorce assistance
I have highly recommended Ms. Tastensen already to several friends and acquaintances. I found her to be a very knowledgeable, kind and considerate woman. She was extremely generous with her time, immediate in her correspondence and understanding in my emotional turmoil. She was patient and worked ...
Elena Jaffe Tastensen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend this attorney to anyone who is interested in working with a collaborative attorney toward a civil, thoughtful divorce. Elena is considerate and will offer suggestions and guide her clients through the divorce process and child custody issues with integrity, compassion and fairness. Her results allow parties to amicably separate their lives, while being considerate of the children and the other spouse. This sets parties up for navigating the years after the divorce in a way that is respectful, fair and helps any children adjust to the change. Highly recommend her skills for anyone pursuing divorce."
"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to client success."
". Elena is extremely knowledgeable, has superior trial experience and is a tireless advocate for her clients. Elena is kind and well-respected in the legal community. I endorse Attorney Elena Jaffe Tastensen."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have worked with Elena Jaffe Tastensen on several different matrimonial actions. Elena is a tenacious advocate for her clients. Elena is an experienced matrimonial attorney that knows the law and is able to secure optimal results for her clients. Elena’s clients reap the benefits of her trial experience and knowledge of the law. Elena is an ethical and responsible attorney and always has her client’s best interest in mind. I highly recommend Elena without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Elena for quite some time and routinely refer her matters for handling. She's excellent in criminal defense and matrimonial matters."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Elena Jaffe Tastensen, PLLC
2002 - 2003
Intervenor Attorney, New York State Consumer Protection Board
1998 - 2002
Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney New York County
Associations
2013 - Present
New York State Council on Divorce MediationMember
2013 - Present
Association of Professional Family MediatorsFounding Member
2008 - Present
NYS Office of Court Administration, Women in the Courts CommitteeVice Chair
2003 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationCommittee on Lawyer Referral Service member
2003 - Present
Saratoga County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2003 - Present
Adirondack Women's Bar AssociationPast President
2008 - 2012
Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital DistrictBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Family Court reversed
Education
1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
1995
BA
Speaking Engagements
2016
Child support
2013
Family Law Training
Languages
Spanish