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Edward W. McClenathan

2.6
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Family

PO BOX 12948, Rochester, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Edward

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Family Court litigation. Children's rights, custody, visitation, abuse/neglect defense, PINS, JD. Divorces only by special arrangement.

18 years | 500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

McClenathan Law Firm

PO BOX 12948, Rochester, NY, 14612

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Edward W. McClenathan's Reviews

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2.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2015 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Buyer Beware!

Narcissistic! Is the best way to describe Mr Edward W. McClenathan. There was a red flag at first when I saw that Ed was licensed to practice law in NY state for only the past few years. He is much older then the average college graduate that takes the bar exam. When we met at first he appeared pro...fessional like an attorney from the past wearing suspenders to hold up his trousers. His office at the time was in a store front formerly a drug store and it did not have a professional atmosphere. He had an associate wearing jeans that was suppose to be a lawyer also. He approached me to barter his services for a vehicle that he desperately needed. I agreed reluctantly to pay for services with my vehicle before completion of the documents. He drew up the items we discussed for services on a napkin or similar piece of paper. I was not asked to sign or did not receive a copy of his agreement. I gladly gave him possession of my vehicle for his services of payment. That was the end of it. After filing a complaint with the NY state attorney grievance committee a few months later they issued a "Letter Of Caution" to him.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Edward. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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P. Adam Militello

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ed brings an interesting perspective to his cases that is both refreshing and effective. He is well versed on the law, and he keeps current on new developments. I highly recommend him!"

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P. Adam Militello

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.0 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension issued in NY, 2015

updated on 07/07/2016

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2007

Panelist for Attorneys for the Child Program, New York Supreme Court

2007

Sandman Fellowship, Government Law Center's Edgar & Margaret Sandman

Work Experience

2011 - 2014

Founding Partner, McClenathan Law Firm

2011 - 2011

Of Counsel, Michalski Militello, LLP

2010 - 2011

Associate, Fix Spindelman Brovitz & Goldman

2007 - 2010

Special Project Consultant, Drake Loeb Heller Kennedy Gogerty Gaba & Rodd

Associations

2012 - Present

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association

Child Safety Volunteer

2008 - Present

Helmer's Nature Center in Irondequoit

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - 2014

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2014

Mediation Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Irondequoit Public Library

Volunteer

2008 - 2008

Briarwood Elementary School

Parent Teacher Volunter

Education

2007

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2008

Albany Law Review Swinging the Big Stick

2007

New York State Bar Journal The Countrywide School District

Languages

English

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