Kimberly A. Madigan

Kimberly A. Madigan

also known as Kimberly Madigan

4.3
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at San Mateo, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

411 Borel Avenue, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA

About Kimberly

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-495 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Madigan & Lewis, LLP

411 Borel Avenue, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA, 94402

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Kimberly A. Madigan's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Unresponsive and unreliable

I consulted with Ms. Madigan regarding my upcoming divorce and the papers my husband had filed. I was in a relatively confused state, and was looking for a reliable and humane lawyer. Ms. Madigan — i realized later — was only looking to learn how much money I had in the bank, so she could detemine ...if I was a worthwhile client. I am not a “high asset” client if compared to Elon Musk, but I had enough money to pay her. The bottom line is that in an exceptionally vulnerable moment, for me, Ms. Madigan displayed no compassion and no humanity, and decided at our meeting halfway through that I was not worth her time financially. She asked repeatedly for a sum of my assets until I got the message and unfortunately, she spoke to me in a rushed, rude and disrespectful tone once learning I had less than 900K. It was pretty odd, considering I am a successful working woman and needed help and just a little humanity right then. i strongly believe this was a show of her professional values, which means, she does not care about her clients, except as cash flow sources. In the field she is in, you gotta care in a human way to some extent if you are going to serve your clients well. I paid her and left, and as i thought through how she had behaved, and talked to several others who also had serious issues with her (people who had used her but regretted it later, which means extremely wealthy clients), i thiught that I should take the time to weite this review even though I dont write reviews, about anything. I would avoid of this peron, she is motivated only by money.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Exemplary Lawyer and Law Firm‎‎

Seeley & Madigan was referred to me by a close friend and I hired them to represent me in my recent divorce case. The firm was a pleasure to work with through a difficult time and they made me and my interests number one from beginning to end. Seeley & Madigan explained my position clearly and gave h...onest, straightforward advice as we moved through the process. In the end my case was resolved in my favor. I am thankful for their professionalism, clarity, attention to detail, and kindness. I would use and recommend their services again without hesitation.‎

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Kimberly A. Madigan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lydia Crandall

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ariel Sosna

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Flora Garcia-Sepulveda

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Extremely knowledgeable, sensitive and capable attorney."

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Joseph Keiser

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very ethical, courteous and effective advocate for her family law clients."

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Gillian Pulliam

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Friend

"Kim is a highly ethical attorney and compassionate person who is well-suited to assist individuals and families going through separation and divorce. As my attorney, she was always responsive; provided thoughtful, concise and practical advice; and show she understood the things that were most important to me in the process. I would highly recommend Kim."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

NAFLA, Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Northern California

2014

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 10 Best Under 40 Client Satisfaction Award

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Founding Partner, Madigan & Lewis, LLP

2009 - 2015

Partner, Seeley & Madigan,LLP

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Hersh Family Law Practice

2001 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang

Associations

2014 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2012 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2010 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2015 Chair

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2001 - 2005

Law Society of British Columbia

Former member

Education

2001

University of Alberta

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Victoria

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 Christmas Lunch

Highlights for 2015

Publications

2014

Aspatore Book publication "Inside the Minds: Strategies for Family Law in California, 14th ed."

Languages

English

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