Nancy L. Giardina

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Nancy L. Giardina

5.0
66 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +2 more

PO Box 207, Syracuse, NY

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About Nancy

Biography

2024 Martindale AV-Preeminent rated and Client Champion. Avvo Client's Choice Award Attorney. Committed to helping clients have a better divorce.

Mediation, collaborative divorce and negotiation.

Mediation, collaborative divorce and negotiation.

Advice, negotiation and agreement drafting.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Helping clients make their own decisions using mediation, collaboration and negotiation.

28 years

50%
Family 20%

You have found a practice that cares about you and your family. We will help you restructure your family outside of a courtroom.

28 years

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Advice, agreement drafting and negotiation.

28 years

10%
Mediation 10%

Nancy's training and experience help her assist parties to resolve disputes.

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Nancy L. Giardina, Esq.

PO Box 207, Syracuse, NY, 13214-0207

nancygiardina.com/

Nancy L. Giardina's Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended

Nancy was exceptional. Went above and beyond to make me feel like she had not only my best interest, but my children's as well.

Nancy Giardina

Replied last September 19, 2018

Thank you, Ryan, for your kind words. It was a pleasure representing you.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Separation and divorce

Was straight forward, professional. Nancy was always maintained great contact and was prepared

Nancy Giardina

Replied last March 16, 2021

I appreciate your thoughtful comments.

Posted by Michelle | December 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and thorough

Nancy mediated the financial agreement for my ex-husband and I over the course of five months. She was professional at all times. Nancy understands the law and is able to explain it in such a way that enables you to make good decisions. She followed through with whatever she indicated she would do an...d was clear and explicit about the process of separation and divorce. My one and only reservation was that when I indicated to her that it was not a good idea for my ex and I to meet in person with her because of tensions between us at specific times towards the end of the process, she scheduled meetings anyway. I am not sure if she realized the seriousness of the situation. Nonetheless, I hired her to represent me in my divorce after mediation was complete and all went well.

Nancy Giardina

Replied last December 27, 2019

Michelle, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you very much!

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Nancy L. Giardina's Lawyer Endorsements

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Josh Kershenbaum

Mediation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy Giardina is a dynamic and dedicated Mediator and Collaborative Attorney who has earned the respect not only of her clients, but of her fellow Peacemakers across the country and around the world. She is a highly skilled, experienced, and thoughtful practitioner who embraces compassion and curiosity to facilitate an empowering and constructive resolution process for her clients. She is also a generous professional colleague who freely shares her knowledge and experience to help other Peacemakers grow and improve their craft. An active member of both the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Mosten Guthrie Academy, Nancy is making a deep and enduring mark on the local, national and global practice of professional Peacemaking."

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Gemma Corbin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is a leader in our local mediation and collaborative communities and is the kind of lawyer that colleagues look forward to working with. She has the expertise, commitment, and compassionate style necessary to take great care of her clients and guide them to the best possible divorce or separation. I highly recommend her."

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Lisa Haber

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nancy is an experienced, patient and thoughtful Collaborative Law Professional and the leader of our local association. Your matter will be in good hands with Nancy."

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Jillian McGuire

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nancy is fair, thoughtful, and creative. She helped de-escalate tensions during our case and I have sent other clients to her for mediation. I highly recommend her."

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Diane Darwish Plumley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Nancy is a determined advocate who proffers creative solutions for her clients currently and into the future. A professional through and through!"

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Rosemary Lepiane

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy has years of experience in divorce and collaboration. She is diligent and cares about her clients. I would recommend her to anyone looking to resolve matters using the collaborative process."

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Scott Bielicki

Unknown lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Reilly

Mediation lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have collaborated on matters for over 16 years."

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Patricia Van Haren

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Josh Kershenbaum

Mediation lawyer

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Gemma Corbin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mary Fangio

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Lisa Haber

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Diane Darwish Plumley

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rosemary Lepiane

Family lawyer

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Scott Bielicki

Litigation lawyer

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Jillian McGuire

Family lawyer

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Richard Reilly

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Leadership Academy Fellow, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

1987

Syracuse University Scholar, Syracuse University

1987

B.S. Summa Cum Laude, Syracuse University

1983

Salutatorian, Fabius Pompey High School

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Collaborative Family Lawyer and Mediator, Nancy L. Giardina, Esq.

2001 - 2018

Associate, Kall and Reilly, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2017 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2024 - 2027

CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc.

Board Member

2022 - 2023

CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc.

Immediate Past President

2019 - 2021

CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc.

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Challenging divorce

Client signed Separation Agreement and then obtained a divorce.

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Education

1994

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Syracuse University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

Lighting the Way Together, 22nd Annual Networking and Educational Forum

How To Create An Access Program From the Ground Up

Publications

2018

LinkedIn A Good Divorce is Possible

Languages

English

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