$ 200-400 per hour
also known as Alison Nicole Owens, Alison Chamberlain
Alison Chamberlain has a passion for helping people through difficult times. Legal disputes can be unpleasant, especially when they concern something as important as your family, but Alison aims to reduce the stress of her clients by managing each case with competence and sensitivity.
Years of experience representing clients in family law matters and serving as an Attorney For Children have given Alison the ability to assess cases with a trained and logical mindset and work with clients to set realistic and attainable goals during the beginning stages of each new case. Alison is also a trained mediator, and has great success in mediating or negotiating cases with the goal of amicable resolution. In instances where amicable resolution is not possible, Alison has years of experience in litigating family court matters in various counties.
Alison grew up in Camillus, NY, graduating from West Genesee Senior High School. She attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA for her undergraduate degree (B.A. in Political Science, minor in History), and attended law school at Syracuse University College of Law where she concentrated in Trusts and Estates and Tax Law and also served as Managing Editor of the Impunity Watch Law Journal, and Associate Editor of the Science and Technology Law Reporter. Alison is licensed to practice law in New York State. She joined the firm WHMB, PC in 2013 as an associate, and was made partner in January of 2017. The firm rebranded to Cayuga Law Group, P.C. in 2025. Her practice areas are Matrimonial and Domestic Relations, Family Court, Support Court, Adoption, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, and Traffic Violations. Alison also serves on the Cayuga County Assigned Counsel Panel, providing legal services to indigent members of the community, and has served on the Attorney for Children panel for both Cayuga and Onondaga Counties since 2014. Alison recently became a certified mediator, and has completed training in compliance with NY State part 146 for badic mediation. She joined the board of Fairmount Community Library in 2018, and also serves on various committees for the Cayuga County Bar Association, including the Law Day Committee, the Doug Bates Memorial Charity Committee, and was the founding member of the Cayuga County Bar Association Women's Committee.
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Acquired: 2013
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11 Court St, Auburn, NY, 13021
24 Client Reviews
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Posted by Heather | June 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Understanding and the best
Alison has been my attorney since 2014. She never fails to answer my call. I had a difficult case that involved out of state custody arrangements and she did her best to ensure my needs were met. I have and will continue to recommend her when I know someone is on need of legal help.
Posted by Melissa | October 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody and child support
Alison has been fabulous helping me through the process of amending my custody order and filing for child support. She is always available and responds to questions right away. She took the time to get to know me and my case which helped to make the uncomfortable situation so much more bearable. I...
Melissa, thank you so much! I always have your back. It’s a pleasure to represent you!
Posted by Alexa | October 02, 2020 | Child Custody
Custody
So grateful for Alison during my custody battle. She is so dedicated to her work and she truly cared about my case. She made my situation a lot easier having her as my attorney. She always responded, was very honest, and she helped me beyond belief. She’s amazing . Thank you for everything Alison !
Alexa, thank you so much for your kind words. It is my pleasure to represent you!
Posted by Sarah | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
So grateful for Alison, she made such a difference in the very stressful process of custody
Alison made what was probably one of the most stressful things in my life, a custody case with my son, so much easier to handle. Alison always responded to my emails and concerns within one day, most of the time almost immediately. She made sure that my sons needs were met and did not let me crumble ...
Sarah, thank you so much!
Posted by Brittany | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing
She was very helpful with everything for our custody situation that was not a typical situation. She is also helping us with the adoption process as well! We couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer! She is amazing and so down to earth, we just love her!
Brittany, thank you so much for your review, and for allowing me the pleasure of assisting your family!
"I endorse this lawyer. Alison was my associate for years and is now my partner. She is reliable and competent. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse Alison Chamberlain. I have had the pleasure of working with Alison for the last 5 years. During this time she has demonstrated great legal acumen and work ethic. Further, her diligence in obtaining the best possible outcome for her clients is a great quality. She excels in all aspects of the law including negotiation and litigation. I am proud to be a colleague of Alison Chamberlain."
"Alison is a knowledgable and highly regarded attorney. I have worked with her on numerous cases and always appreciate her insight and ability to resolve them efficiently."
"Alison is a fantastic attorney. She is very passionate and caring about her clients. She always try to find the best solutions for her clients legal needs. Alison is always well prepared and ready to argue on behalf of her clients in court. She is extremely knowledgeable in Family Law and Divorces. Alison really cares about the Auburn and Camillus communities and is always engaged in social work and community service."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alison is one of the most knowledgeable family law attorneys I know. She is always well prepared and has an excellent courtroom presence."
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2018
Chair of the Doug Bates Memorial Committee, Cayuga County Bar Association
2017
Chair of the Women's Committee, Cayuga County Bar Association
2011
Managing Editor, Impunity Watch Law Journal
2020 - Present
Trained mediator, WHMB, pc
2014 - Present
Attorney, Attorney for Children
2013 - Present
Partner, WHMB, PC
2013 - Present
Attorney, Cayuga County Assigned Counsel Program
2011 - 2013
Legal and Government relations, Ephesus Lighting, Inc.
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Onondaga County District Attorney's Office
2021 - Present
Committee to Elect Ben SusmanMember
2018 - Present
Fairmount Community Library Board of TrusteesSecretary
2013 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2013 - Present
Cayuga County Bar Association
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Freedom of Speech
2012
English
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