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Kelsey Dru Mulholland

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About Kelsey

Every client and case is different.  The same approach or blueprint cannot be applied in every matter.  I enjoy family law because each case presents its own challenges and its own set of circumstances.  Family law allows me to be creative and to craft lasting agreements that fit the needs of my clients.  If a settlement is not possible, I have extensive trial experience and will make sure that your matter is prepared for trial so that you can get the best outcome possible.  I value the relationships that I develop with clients and I make sure that they are involved and informed during every step of what can be a long and arduous process.

Practice areas

  1. Domestic violence: 30%

    In the State of New Jersey, an act of domestic violence occurs every nine minutes. It is important to receive expert legal advice if you are in need of protection or if you have been falsely accused of acts of domestic violence.

    19 years

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

    Divorce and Separation involve married couples who either wish to physically separate or to dissolve their marriage.

    19 years

  3. Family: 25%

    Family law encompasses various issues including but not limited to divorce, custody, support (child support and alimony), equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence and adoptions.

    19 years

  4. Child custody: 20%

    Child custody is routinely the most difficult issue in any case and can include married or unmarried parties.

    19 years

Languages spoken

English

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday200406/05/2022
NJActive200306/23/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Super LawyerSuperLawyers2020
RIsing StarSuper Lawyers2018
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2017
Certified as a Matrimonial Law AttorneySupreme Court of New Jersey2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
“10 Best” Matrimonial Attorneys for the State of New JerseyAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2013
Rising StarSuperLawyers2012
Rising StarSuperLawyers2011
Rising StarSuperLawyers2010
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2009
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLegal Services of Northwest Jersey2020 - Present
PartnerRuvolo Law Group, LLC2015 - 2020
AttorneyDonahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg, LLC2012 - 2015
AttorneyRiker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti2010 - 2012
AttorneyDonahue, Hagan, Klein, Newsome & O'Donnell, PC2007 - 2010
AttorneyFontanella Benevento Galluccio & Smith2004 - 2007
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Partners for Women and JusticeVolunteer Attorney2009 - Present
Morris County Early Settlement PanelistVolunteer Attorney2008 - Present
Morris County Bar Association2007 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association2005 - Present
District X Fee Arbitration CommitteeVolunteer Attorney2017 - 2020
Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of CourtBarrister2007 - 2015
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
New Jersey Law JournalTips on Handling Domestic Violence Economic Mediations2017
New Jersey Law JournalNew Pilot Program: FRO's No Longer a Bar to Economic Mediation in Divorce2016
Ruvolo Law Group BlogLife Insurance Proceeds: Don’t be Left Out in the Cold!2015
Ruvolo Law Group BlogYou’ve Been Served for Divorce – On Facebook!2015
Ruvolo Law Group BlogApparently Eight (Marriages) is Not Enough: Voiding a Marriage with an Annulment2015
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Hofstra University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2003
University of Notre DameBA - Bachelor of Arts2000
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Family Law 101Family Law2012

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Helpful & Kind

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Amazing Attorney and Advocate - Look No Further!

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Great Lawyer and Legal Firm

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Seeking clarification on a divorce issue

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All-around great experience

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Great Lawyer for my post divorce issue

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Knowledgeable, Thorough, Responsive

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Lawyer Michelle A. Levin

Michelle Levin, Family Attorney on Apr 17, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Kelsey for almost four years. He is an excellent attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable, and I value his opinions immensely. He cares about his clients and zealously advocates for each and every one.

Lawyer Luther G Jones IV

Luther Jones, Family Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Kelsey is reasonable yet firm in his advocacy. He got the job done without resorting to needless, counterproductive tactics. A pleasure to work with.

Lawyer Andrew M Shaw

Andrew Shaw, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Robyn E Ross

Robyn Ross, Family Attorney on Jul 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer William W Goodwin

William Goodwin, Family Attorney on May 20, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Kelsey and I have had two matters together over the past several years. He is always very well prepared and responsive to phone calls and emails. He zealously pursues his client's rights without sacrificing his professional demeanor. I have no reservations about him whatsoever.

Lawyer Catherine Ansello Murphy

Catherine Murphy, Family Attorney on May 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I know Kelsey to be a thoughtful, practical, and well-respected attorney who has a good rapport with everyone with whom he works. He would be a smart and positive choice for any litigant.

Lawyer Joseph V Maceri

Joseph Maceri, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Kelsey is a very knowledgeable and experienced matrimonial law attorney. He is a zealous advocate, who cares about his clients. I endorse Kelsey without any reservation.

Lawyer Jason Charles Tuchman

Jason Tuchman, Family Attorney on Feb 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I had the benefit of working with Kelsey at the same law firm. I was continuously impressed with his demeanor in dealing with clients and opposing counsel and his knowledge of the law. I would have no hesitation in referring my own friends and family to Kelsey should they ever need legal services in a family law related matter.

Lawyer Robert Francis Davies

Robert Davies, Family Attorney on Jan 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Thoughtful, cost effective advice.

Lawyer Daniel Scott Orlow

Daniel Orlow, Unknown Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary, Child custody Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

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Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Dec 17, 2014
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Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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