Nancy Kellman
White Plains, NY
Licensed for 35 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English
About
I am a life-long resident of Westchester County and have practiced law here for over 30 years. I chose to concentrate my practice in family law to help people as they go through the most challenging transitions in their lives. Family law is complex and ever-changing, and requires a deep level of experience. As a devoted and learned practitioner, I am dedicated to guiding my clients through the difficulty of divorce and other family law matters, and getting them the best results possible, whether through traditional negotiation, litigation, collaborative law or mediation.
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Law Office of Nancy D. Kellman333 Westchester AvenueSuite S302White Plains, NY, 10604 Office (914) 328-0900 333 Westchester AvenueSuite S302Suite S302White Plains, NY, 10604 Office (914) 328-0900(914) 328-0900
Office: (914) 290-5413
Website: N/AReviews
I interviewed 4 lawyers before I hired Nancy. I knew the minute I was in her office that she would be the one to represent me. In all fairness my case was quick. In those 8 months, Nancy was honest, responsible, thorough and reliable. She made good suggestions and always explained everything in great detail as we were going along. We were rushed to finished the case and Nancy promised me it would get done. It got done. I told her I could only spend a certain amount, and Nancy promised me that I would not spend more (obviously this was based on my case) and we did not spend more. I highly recommend working with Nancy and her team. Besides being lovely people, they are sharp and want the best deal for their clients. It was always obvious to me in the work they did, and in the suggestions they made. You want to feel comfortable, and cared for, and Nancy and her team make you feel this way during this difficult process.
What Nancy and her team have achieved for me and my children is difficult to put into just a few words. Nancy handled the NY law aspects for the successful return of my children from a foreign country under The Hague convention, where they had been wrongfully held. She coordinated a team of multi-jurisdictional attorneys in fending off the attempt to play two legal jurisdictions against each other. She navigated through a highly complex and adversarial divorce process with multiple legal challenges at both the Supreme Court and appellate court levels. She dealt with repeated and protracted custody, visitation and child support challenges. Last but not least, Nancy ensured that my children and I enjoy some normality in our lives thanks to a criminal restraining order in our favor. If it hadn't been for Nancy and her team, my children would not have had the opportunities to become the thriving young teenagers that they now are. Nancy takes the time to fully understand your case, from both a legal but also a human point of view. She is straight forward and tells you how things are, even if at times that may not be what you want to hear. She knows the law and the Westchester courts like no other. She disarms the other party's attorneys with facts, well-researched case law and convincing arguments. She is compassionate, caring, and empathetic. Yet she is tough and fights like no other for your cause. She applies a strategic and forward-looking approach to her advocacy, never just settling for a short-term win. She and her team are tremendously resourceful: her papers are always well researched, spot-on and artfully drafted. She cites case law and structures her arguments that earn her credibility and respect in court, all the while ripping through and exposing misleading or outright false statements of the other party. Nancy has advocated on my behalf for almost a decade. My life and that of my children would have been very different had it not been for her advocacy. She is more than just my attorney. She has become a friend. I am conscious that every case is different and has its challenges, but I don't know of any better family attorney in Westchester. Thank you, Nancy & team!
Nancy was overall a blessing for me and my family! Nancy was knowledgeable compassionate and a great communicator. Nancy helped me unravel a child support situation where I signed a divorce without an attorney or clear child support order. After over a year with no child support for my children, I spoke with Nancy. With her guidance I found the courage to take on the challenge. I am extremely grateful for her support and helping me fight for my family. I highly recommend Nancy! Thank you Nancy and Jeanette!
I am beyond satisfied with the level of legal service which Nancy provided during one of the most challenging stages in my 4 year long divorce court experience. I am so thankful that I had Nancy in my corner to provide wise counsel and diligently work on my behalf to bring settlement to my case. During my divorce court experience I encountered many lawyers, and I can honestly say that Nancy was the most professional, convicted, and genuine persons that I met. Nancy guided me through two simultaneous court cases and created a settlement to provide a way for my family to finally be out of the court system. I knew that Nancy was genuinely dedicated to my situation. The service Nancy provided was exemplary. Nancy was extremely organized and even assisted me in the process of getting more organized. Nancy was always there when I needed her, and was very responsive. I would MOST DEFINITELY advise you to consult her services, Nancy is the TRUTH! I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with her, she is truly the best!
I cannot recommend Nancy highly enough. I walked into her office unnerved by the divorce process, terrified of losing full custody, deeply worried about the asset division and feeling completely helpless. After just a few minutes of talking to her, Nancy not only understood my situation, but started to make me feel better about it. I was constantly impressed with Nancy's skills as an attorney. She immediately grasped the situation, made the process readily understandable, came up with strategies to deal with the thorniest of issues, was prepared to fight whenever necessary and ultimately obtained a far better result than I had thought possible. Nancy is also a gifted drafter and efficient attorney who not only prepared flawless papers, but did so quickly (my spouse's counsel charged considerably more to make changes to papers Nancy drafted than Nancy charged for preparing the papers from scratch and reviewing the other side's edits). As thrilled as I was with Nancy's legal work and the result she obtained, they pale in comparison to the gratitude I feel for the genuine kindness and concern she had for me and my kid.
Nancy and her team worked with me during one of the most difficult times in my life and they made the process almost effortless. Her attentiveness, compassion and professionalism was nothing short of amazing. I would recommend the legal services of Nancy D. Kellman to anyone
My experience with Nancy was excellent. The court system is extremely unfair and I had a very difficult time with it. Nancy did a great job of helping me understand it, and with accepting that getting upset or complaining wasn't going to help. I was very passionate about my case and she helped me stay focused on what was important. She also prevented me from taking actions that would have only cost me more money and prolonged the process - despite the fact that it would have added to my legal fees. She is also kind and compassionate.
Going through a custody dispute can be an incredibly difficult experience. Nancy made the process better than I could have expected. After being highly reccommended by a leading attorney in another field, Nancy immediately made me feel less fearful of the process that was ahead. She, and her team, was there for me every step of the way and ensured outcomes that were in the best interest of my child and me. She was always prepared and her experience was a vital asset to my case. It was clear that she genuinely cared about me and my child. She listened. She always gave thoughtful advice and explained possible scenarios. I always felt confident that she was on top of everthing that was going on. Not only did she provided caring counsel but she was as imppressive in court as she was in private meetings. Calling her office was always a pleasant experience. Everyone on her team was as caring she was. She always responded quickly to being contacted, and I certainly had to contact her often with all of the wacky things my ex was doing. I would reccommend Nancy to anyone because of her fierce advocacy for my case and I'm very glad she was on my side and not an attorney for the other side!
Nancy helped me navigate the most important and roughest waters of my life for over two years. Always putting my children first, and explaining the law every step of the way, she helped me achieve the most optimal outcome possible. She is undoubtedly very knowledgeable about divorce laws and procedures in NYS, but also, she's compassionate and tough, and will fight for you when/if necessary. I would highly recommend Nancy to anyone going through this difficult process without hesitation.
After being completely blindsided with custody papers over my daughter and having only 3 days to retain legal counsel, I met with Nancy Kellman and immediately felt at ease. She listened to my entire situation and reassured me that I wasn't going to lose custody. She went through the entire process step by step, from what questions would be asked of me, paperwork/documents that were needed from me, to which side of the court room we would be seated and what seat was mine. Her or her staff were always available when needed. She is incredibly knowledgable and everything she said would happen, did. She answered every one of my questions and I had lists upon lists of them. When some outrageous demands were made during our custody case, she didn't take any crap and fought for what was right and what was fair. She made a very difficult and stressful situation as smooth and easy as possible. She gave wonderful suggestions that I would never think of and in the end I was very satisfied with the outcome of my cases. It was very clear that Nancy was looking out for the wellbeing of my daughter and to make things better for her in the long run. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs family law representation. She is amazing.
I interviewed 4 lawyers before I hired Nancy. I knew the minute I was in her office that she would be the one to represent me. In all fairness my case was quick. In those 8 months, Nancy was honest, responsible, thorough and reliable. She made good suggestions and always explained everything in great detail as we were going along. We were rushed to finished the case and Nancy promised me it would get done. It got done. I told her I could only spend a certain amount, and Nancy promised me that I would not spend more (obviously this was based on my case) and we did not spend more. I highly recommend working with Nancy and her team. Besides being lovely people, they are sharp and want the best deal for their clients. It was always obvious to me in the work they did, and in the suggestions they made. You want to feel comfortable, and cared for, and Nancy and her team make you feel this way during this difficult process.
What Nancy and her team have achieved for me and my children is difficult to put into just a few words. Nancy handled the NY law aspects for the successful return of my children from a foreign country under The Hague convention, where they had been wrongfully held. She coordinated a team of multi-jurisdictional attorneys in fending off the attempt to play two legal jurisdictions against each other. She navigated through a highly complex and adversarial divorce process with multiple legal challenges at both the Supreme Court and appellate court levels. She dealt with repeated and protracted custody, visitation and child support challenges. Last but not least, Nancy ensured that my children and I enjoy some normality in our lives thanks to a criminal restraining order in our favor. If it hadn't been for Nancy and her team, my children would not have had the opportunities to become the thriving young teenagers that they now are. Nancy takes the time to fully understand your case, from both a legal but also a human point of view. She is straight forward and tells you how things are, even if at times that may not be what you want to hear. She knows the law and the Westchester courts like no other. She disarms the other party's attorneys with facts, well-researched case law and convincing arguments. She is compassionate, caring, and empathetic. Yet she is tough and fights like no other for your cause. She applies a strategic and forward-looking approach to her advocacy, never just settling for a short-term win. She and her team are tremendously resourceful: her papers are always well researched, spot-on and artfully drafted. She cites case law and structures her arguments that earn her credibility and respect in court, all the while ripping through and exposing misleading or outright false statements of the other party. Nancy has advocated on my behalf for almost a decade. My life and that of my children would have been very different had it not been for her advocacy. She is more than just my attorney. She has become a friend. I am conscious that every case is different and has its challenges, but I don't know of any better family attorney in Westchester. Thank you, Nancy & team!
Nancy was overall a blessing for me and my family! Nancy was knowledgeable compassionate and a great communicator. Nancy helped me unravel a child support situation where I signed a divorce without an attorney or clear child support order. After over a year with no child support for my children, I spoke with Nancy. With her guidance I found the courage to take on the challenge. I am extremely grateful for her support and helping me fight for my family. I highly recommend Nancy! Thank you Nancy and Jeanette!
I am beyond satisfied with the level of legal service which Nancy provided during one of the most challenging stages in my 4 year long divorce court experience. I am so thankful that I had Nancy in my corner to provide wise counsel and diligently work on my behalf to bring settlement to my case. During my divorce court experience I encountered many lawyers, and I can honestly say that Nancy was the most professional, convicted, and genuine persons that I met. Nancy guided me through two simultaneous court cases and created a settlement to provide a way for my family to finally be out of the court system. I knew that Nancy was genuinely dedicated to my situation. The service Nancy provided was exemplary. Nancy was extremely organized and even assisted me in the process of getting more organized. Nancy was always there when I needed her, and was very responsive. I would MOST DEFINITELY advise you to consult her services, Nancy is the TRUTH! I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with her, she is truly the best!
I cannot recommend Nancy highly enough. I walked into her office unnerved by the divorce process, terrified of losing full custody, deeply worried about the asset division and feeling completely helpless. After just a few minutes of talking to her, Nancy not only understood my situation, but started to make me feel better about it. I was constantly impressed with Nancy's skills as an attorney. She immediately grasped the situation, made the process readily understandable, came up with strategies to deal with the thorniest of issues, was prepared to fight whenever necessary and ultimately obtained a far better result than I had thought possible. Nancy is also a gifted drafter and efficient attorney who not only prepared flawless papers, but did so quickly (my spouse's counsel charged considerably more to make changes to papers Nancy drafted than Nancy charged for preparing the papers from scratch and reviewing the other side's edits). As thrilled as I was with Nancy's legal work and the result she obtained, they pale in comparison to the gratitude I feel for the genuine kindness and concern she had for me and my kid.
Nancy and her team worked with me during one of the most difficult times in my life and they made the process almost effortless. Her attentiveness, compassion and professionalism was nothing short of amazing. I would recommend the legal services of Nancy D. Kellman to anyone
My experience with Nancy was excellent. The court system is extremely unfair and I had a very difficult time with it. Nancy did a great job of helping me understand it, and with accepting that getting upset or complaining wasn't going to help. I was very passionate about my case and she helped me stay focused on what was important. She also prevented me from taking actions that would have only cost me more money and prolonged the process - despite the fact that it would have added to my legal fees. She is also kind and compassionate.
Going through a custody dispute can be an incredibly difficult experience. Nancy made the process better than I could have expected. After being highly reccommended by a leading attorney in another field, Nancy immediately made me feel less fearful of the process that was ahead. She, and her team, was there for me every step of the way and ensured outcomes that were in the best interest of my child and me. She was always prepared and her experience was a vital asset to my case. It was clear that she genuinely cared about me and my child. She listened. She always gave thoughtful advice and explained possible scenarios. I always felt confident that she was on top of everthing that was going on. Not only did she provided caring counsel but she was as imppressive in court as she was in private meetings. Calling her office was always a pleasant experience. Everyone on her team was as caring she was. She always responded quickly to being contacted, and I certainly had to contact her often with all of the wacky things my ex was doing. I would reccommend Nancy to anyone because of her fierce advocacy for my case and I'm very glad she was on my side and not an attorney for the other side!
Nancy helped me navigate the most important and roughest waters of my life for over two years. Always putting my children first, and explaining the law every step of the way, she helped me achieve the most optimal outcome possible. She is undoubtedly very knowledgeable about divorce laws and procedures in NYS, but also, she's compassionate and tough, and will fight for you when/if necessary. I would highly recommend Nancy to anyone going through this difficult process without hesitation.
After being completely blindsided with custody papers over my daughter and having only 3 days to retain legal counsel, I met with Nancy Kellman and immediately felt at ease. She listened to my entire situation and reassured me that I wasn't going to lose custody. She went through the entire process step by step, from what questions would be asked of me, paperwork/documents that were needed from me, to which side of the court room we would be seated and what seat was mine. Her or her staff were always available when needed. She is incredibly knowledgable and everything she said would happen, did. She answered every one of my questions and I had lists upon lists of them. When some outrageous demands were made during our custody case, she didn't take any crap and fought for what was right and what was fair. She made a very difficult and stressful situation as smooth and easy as possible. She gave wonderful suggestions that I would never think of and in the end I was very satisfied with the outcome of my cases. It was very clear that Nancy was looking out for the wellbeing of my daughter and to make things better for her in the long run. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs family law representation. She is amazing.
I interviewed 4 lawyers before I hired Nancy. I knew the minute I was in her office that she would be the one to represent me. In all fairness my case was quick. In those 8 months, Nancy was honest, responsible, thorough and reliable. She made good suggestions and always explained everything in great detail as we were going along. We were rushed to finished the case and Nancy promised me it would get done. It got done. I told her I could only spend a certain amount, and Nancy promised me that I would not spend more (obviously this was based on my case) and we did not spend more. I highly recommend working with Nancy and her team. Besides being lovely people, they are sharp and want the best deal for their clients. It was always obvious to me in the work they did, and in the suggestions they made. You want to feel comfortable, and cared for, and Nancy and her team make you feel this way during this difficult process.
What Nancy and her team have achieved for me and my children is difficult to put into just a few words. Nancy handled the NY law aspects for the successful return of my children from a foreign country under The Hague convention, where they had been wrongfully held. She coordinated a team of multi-jurisdictional attorneys in fending off the attempt to play two legal jurisdictions against each other. She navigated through a highly complex and adversarial divorce process with multiple legal challenges at both the Supreme Court and appellate court levels. She dealt with repeated and protracted custody, visitation and child support challenges. Last but not least, Nancy ensured that my children and I enjoy some normality in our lives thanks to a criminal restraining order in our favor. If it hadn't been for Nancy and her team, my children would not have had the opportunities to become the thriving young teenagers that they now are. Nancy takes the time to fully understand your case, from both a legal but also a human point of view. She is straight forward and tells you how things are, even if at times that may not be what you want to hear. She knows the law and the Westchester courts like no other. She disarms the other party's attorneys with facts, well-researched case law and convincing arguments. She is compassionate, caring, and empathetic. Yet she is tough and fights like no other for your cause. She applies a strategic and forward-looking approach to her advocacy, never just settling for a short-term win. She and her team are tremendously resourceful: her papers are always well researched, spot-on and artfully drafted. She cites case law and structures her arguments that earn her credibility and respect in court, all the while ripping through and exposing misleading or outright false statements of the other party. Nancy has advocated on my behalf for almost a decade. My life and that of my children would have been very different had it not been for her advocacy. She is more than just my attorney. She has become a friend. I am conscious that every case is different and has its challenges, but I don't know of any better family attorney in Westchester. Thank you, Nancy & team!
Nancy was overall a blessing for me and my family! Nancy was knowledgeable compassionate and a great communicator. Nancy helped me unravel a child support situation where I signed a divorce without an attorney or clear child support order. After over a year with no child support for my children, I spoke with Nancy. With her guidance I found the courage to take on the challenge. I am extremely grateful for her support and helping me fight for my family. I highly recommend Nancy! Thank you Nancy and Jeanette!
I am beyond satisfied with the level of legal service which Nancy provided during one of the most challenging stages in my 4 year long divorce court experience. I am so thankful that I had Nancy in my corner to provide wise counsel and diligently work on my behalf to bring settlement to my case. During my divorce court experience I encountered many lawyers, and I can honestly say that Nancy was the most professional, convicted, and genuine persons that I met. Nancy guided me through two simultaneous court cases and created a settlement to provide a way for my family to finally be out of the court system. I knew that Nancy was genuinely dedicated to my situation. The service Nancy provided was exemplary. Nancy was extremely organized and even assisted me in the process of getting more organized. Nancy was always there when I needed her, and was very responsive. I would MOST DEFINITELY advise you to consult her services, Nancy is the TRUTH! I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with her, she is truly the best!
I cannot recommend Nancy highly enough. I walked into her office unnerved by the divorce process, terrified of losing full custody, deeply worried about the asset division and feeling completely helpless. After just a few minutes of talking to her, Nancy not only understood my situation, but started to make me feel better about it. I was constantly impressed with Nancy's skills as an attorney. She immediately grasped the situation, made the process readily understandable, came up with strategies to deal with the thorniest of issues, was prepared to fight whenever necessary and ultimately obtained a far better result than I had thought possible. Nancy is also a gifted drafter and efficient attorney who not only prepared flawless papers, but did so quickly (my spouse's counsel charged considerably more to make changes to papers Nancy drafted than Nancy charged for preparing the papers from scratch and reviewing the other side's edits). As thrilled as I was with Nancy's legal work and the result she obtained, they pale in comparison to the gratitude I feel for the genuine kindness and concern she had for me and my kid.
Nancy and her team worked with me during one of the most difficult times in my life and they made the process almost effortless. Her attentiveness, compassion and professionalism was nothing short of amazing. I would recommend the legal services of Nancy D. Kellman to anyone
My experience with Nancy was excellent. The court system is extremely unfair and I had a very difficult time with it. Nancy did a great job of helping me understand it, and with accepting that getting upset or complaining wasn't going to help. I was very passionate about my case and she helped me stay focused on what was important. She also prevented me from taking actions that would have only cost me more money and prolonged the process - despite the fact that it would have added to my legal fees. She is also kind and compassionate.
Going through a custody dispute can be an incredibly difficult experience. Nancy made the process better than I could have expected. After being highly reccommended by a leading attorney in another field, Nancy immediately made me feel less fearful of the process that was ahead. She, and her team, was there for me every step of the way and ensured outcomes that were in the best interest of my child and me. She was always prepared and her experience was a vital asset to my case. It was clear that she genuinely cared about me and my child. She listened. She always gave thoughtful advice and explained possible scenarios. I always felt confident that she was on top of everthing that was going on. Not only did she provided caring counsel but she was as imppressive in court as she was in private meetings. Calling her office was always a pleasant experience. Everyone on her team was as caring she was. She always responded quickly to being contacted, and I certainly had to contact her often with all of the wacky things my ex was doing. I would reccommend Nancy to anyone because of her fierce advocacy for my case and I'm very glad she was on my side and not an attorney for the other side!
Nancy helped me navigate the most important and roughest waters of my life for over two years. Always putting my children first, and explaining the law every step of the way, she helped me achieve the most optimal outcome possible. She is undoubtedly very knowledgeable about divorce laws and procedures in NYS, but also, she's compassionate and tough, and will fight for you when/if necessary. I would highly recommend Nancy to anyone going through this difficult process without hesitation.
After being completely blindsided with custody papers over my daughter and having only 3 days to retain legal counsel, I met with Nancy Kellman and immediately felt at ease. She listened to my entire situation and reassured me that I wasn't going to lose custody. She went through the entire process step by step, from what questions would be asked of me, paperwork/documents that were needed from me, to which side of the court room we would be seated and what seat was mine. Her or her staff were always available when needed. She is incredibly knowledgable and everything she said would happen, did. She answered every one of my questions and I had lists upon lists of them. When some outrageous demands were made during our custody case, she didn't take any crap and fought for what was right and what was fair. She made a very difficult and stressful situation as smooth and easy as possible. She gave wonderful suggestions that I would never think of and in the end I was very satisfied with the outcome of my cases. It was very clear that Nancy was looking out for the wellbeing of my daughter and to make things better for her in the long run. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs family law representation. She is amazing.