Katie Lynn Kestel Martin
About Katie
Biography
The law provides a level of empowerment when people feel heard, supported, and informed. This is one of the reasons I have been so drawn to legal work and specifically in working for those who are facing challenging circumstances or major changes in their lives. As a lawyer, I drawn on my legal education but also my educational background in family psychology, social work, and family interventions. I try my best to understand my clients' situations and see how I can most effectively help them acheive their objectives. Often times, clients' objectives are not to "win" but to have security in their next chapter of life. Other times, they need a fierce advocate to assert their position in court or in negotiations. Whatever a client needs, I aim to show them the strongest case through ethical and strategic actions. And while I set advocacy aside when meeting with parties in mediation, I try to bring the same spirit of educated negotiations, constructive ways to find solutions, and ultimately confidence to take the next step.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Pusatier Sherman Abbott & Sugarman
2464 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY, 14217
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Katie Lynn Kestel Martin's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer-very difficult case
My divorce was highly contentious and my ex is a narcissist. My case was difficult with several factors involving high conflict access exchanges with my ex. Katie was with me every step of the way and I was not easy to deal with at times, because of Katie's calm, honest, and strategic methods, I am...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Ineffective
I hired this lawyer and her firm to engage in a mediated separation from my wife in January of 2020. She is very nice and easy to talk to. She educated us in how the process works, but did not provide the separation agreement. She indicated that it would be done in March, 2020, and this review is ...
Katie Martin
Replied last October 28, 2020While I cannot confirm the veracity of this comment, I invite feedback to address any concerns. I make every effort to encourage clients and mediation parties to contact me or my office to help identify any concerns related to their representation or service and work towards a resolution. Certainly in the timeline mentioned, it is appreciated to recognize the challenges faced by many firms and businesses during the pandemic. Nonetheless, I sincerely hope this person's concerns have been addressed and, if not, are addressed to my firm directly.
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Experience
Honors
2019
Legal Elite Rising Star, Buffalo Law Journal
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Pusatier, Sherman, Abbott & Sugarman LLP
2014 - 2017
Attorney, Mental Health Association of Erie County
Associations
2019 - Present
Erie County Bar AssociationAlternative Dispute Resolution Committee Chairperson
Education
N/A