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Teresa Donnellan

Ballston Spa, NY

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

Arabic English

About

Teresa G. Donnellan is the managing partner of DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC.  Attorney Donnellan is a graduate of Albany Law School and has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 1992.  Ms. Donnellan commenced her career with the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County wherein she worked for the Law Guardian and Family Court Bureaus.  After leaving Legal Aid, she joined the law firm of Schoenberg & Associates in Saratoga Springs where she continued to practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law until 1996, when Teresa formed her own practice known as The Donnellan Law Firm.  In 2008, DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC, was formed when Attorney Donnellan and Attorney Amy J. Knussman became partners.  DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC continues to represent clients in the areas of family and matrimonial law, both in litigated court proceedings and collaborative law matters.  Teresa has been a member of the Saratoga County and Warren County Attorney for Children panels throughout her career in the Capital District and served as the Saratoga County Attorney for the Child Liaison.Teresa is an active member of multiple area organizations such as: the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, the Saratoga County Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association, and the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District.  She has been mentioned twice in the Saratoga Business Journal for her work with the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District.  Teresa is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Open Arms Adoption Agency.  She has had the honor of being requested to speak to foster parents at Northeast Parent & Child Society regarding the role of Attorneys representing children in Foster Care, as well as SUNY Albany students earning a Master’s Degree in Social Work concerning the role of Attorneys for Children and the New York State Court System, and to members of the local bar association with respect to ethics and the field of matrimonial law.Attorney Donnellan continues to mentor students from Albany Law School who desire to learn about the field of Matrimonial and Family Law. Super Lawyers has recognized Teresa as among the top 5% of attorneys in New York State in 2015 and 2016.  They are selected through peer nominations and evaluations along with third party research. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

Arabic English

Contact

Donnellan & Knussman, PLLC658 Malta AvenueSuite 201Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 Office (518) 884-0200 Fax (518) 884-0343 658 Malta AvenueSuite 201Suite 201Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 Office (518) 884-0200(518) 884-0200 Fax (518) 884-0343(518) 884-0343

Office: (518) 309-7134

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
July 7, 2011

Superb lawyer. Understood all the complicate details of my case instantly and gave me a comprehensive review of options. Her office is very busy and everyone seems to be very professional in their conduct. I recommend wholeheartedly.

anonymous
December 14, 2008

Excellent Lawyer. Fully explained to me all my options in a very professional manner. I felt very well represented. Tried to resolve all my issues in a timely fashion. I would recommend wholeheartedly.

Jack
July 6, 2016

Terry and her staff went the extra mile to help me update our Last Will & Testament, Living Wills, and Power of Attorney. The documents were brought to today's standards and were done quickly, precisely and very professionally. I recommend her to all!

Stacey
June 17, 2016

Theresa Donnellan is not only an excellent lawyer, but she is also kind and compassionate. Theresa and her firm helped me during a very difficult time in my life and I will be forever grateful to them for the professionalism, attention to detail, care and understanding that went into every aspect of our correspondence. This firm is a class act!

Mike
June 9, 2016

Excellent experience with Terry. She is knowledgeable, professional, honest, and understanding. I have nothing but good things to say about Terry. I felt she prepared me thoroughly for what to expect throughout a sometimes difficult process. Her support staff is always helpful as well.

Mary
March 31, 2020

Complete neglect. During my divorce proceedings, she repeatedly told me that it was fine for me to move out of my house and start my new life before the court hearing took place. As a result, the judge said I abandoned my children to which I then had to fight for custody. She had no remorse for her poor advice and only said, “I don’t know happened.” I decided to change lawyers and after thousands of dollars spent, I was finally able to obtain partial custody of my children.

anonymous
August 27, 2008

Don't waste your time and money on this person. She NEVER called me back when I would call for her and refused to answer my questions. At one point I waited around like an idiot for 2.5 weeks calling for her every few days in regards to a billing question and she still would not get back to me. This happened the entire time I had her for my attorney. Her excuse was that "She was busy in court." It was horrible to have an attorney who couldn't even make time for me for a five minute phone conversation that I asked for because she was "too busy". She did not take me or my case seriously. I was even talked down to on several occasions. She is very unprofessional as well as I was NEVER kept informed for anything. If you need an attorney for anything please don't pick her. All you will get is heart ache and aggravation.

anonymous
July 7, 2011

Superb lawyer. Understood all the complicate details of my case instantly and gave me a comprehensive review of options. Her office is very busy and everyone seems to be very professional in their conduct. I recommend wholeheartedly.

anonymous
December 14, 2008

Excellent Lawyer. Fully explained to me all my options in a very professional manner. I felt very well represented. Tried to resolve all my issues in a timely fashion. I would recommend wholeheartedly.

Jack
July 6, 2016

Terry and her staff went the extra mile to help me update our Last Will & Testament, Living Wills, and Power of Attorney. The documents were brought to today's standards and were done quickly, precisely and very professionally. I recommend her to all!

Stacey
June 17, 2016

Theresa Donnellan is not only an excellent lawyer, but she is also kind and compassionate. Theresa and her firm helped me during a very difficult time in my life and I will be forever grateful to them for the professionalism, attention to detail, care and understanding that went into every aspect of our correspondence. This firm is a class act!

Mike
June 9, 2016

Excellent experience with Terry. She is knowledgeable, professional, honest, and understanding. I have nothing but good things to say about Terry. I felt she prepared me thoroughly for what to expect throughout a sometimes difficult process. Her support staff is always helpful as well.

Mary
March 31, 2020

Complete neglect. During my divorce proceedings, she repeatedly told me that it was fine for me to move out of my house and start my new life before the court hearing took place. As a result, the judge said I abandoned my children to which I then had to fight for custody. She had no remorse for her poor advice and only said, “I don’t know happened.” I decided to change lawyers and after thousands of dollars spent, I was finally able to obtain partial custody of my children.

anonymous
August 27, 2008

Don't waste your time and money on this person. She NEVER called me back when I would call for her and refused to answer my questions. At one point I waited around like an idiot for 2.5 weeks calling for her every few days in regards to a billing question and she still would not get back to me. This happened the entire time I had her for my attorney. Her excuse was that "She was busy in court." It was horrible to have an attorney who couldn't even make time for me for a five minute phone conversation that I asked for because she was "too busy". She did not take me or my case seriously. I was even talked down to on several occasions. She is very unprofessional as well as I was NEVER kept informed for anything. If you need an attorney for anything please don't pick her. All you will get is heart ache and aggravation.

anonymous
July 7, 2011

Superb lawyer. Understood all the complicate details of my case instantly and gave me a comprehensive review of options. Her office is very busy and everyone seems to be very professional in their conduct. I recommend wholeheartedly.

anonymous
December 14, 2008

Excellent Lawyer. Fully explained to me all my options in a very professional manner. I felt very well represented. Tried to resolve all my issues in a timely fashion. I would recommend wholeheartedly.

Jack
July 6, 2016

Terry and her staff went the extra mile to help me update our Last Will & Testament, Living Wills, and Power of Attorney. The documents were brought to today's standards and were done quickly, precisely and very professionally. I recommend her to all!

Stacey
June 17, 2016

Theresa Donnellan is not only an excellent lawyer, but she is also kind and compassionate. Theresa and her firm helped me during a very difficult time in my life and I will be forever grateful to them for the professionalism, attention to detail, care and understanding that went into every aspect of our correspondence. This firm is a class act!

Mike
June 9, 2016

Excellent experience with Terry. She is knowledgeable, professional, honest, and understanding. I have nothing but good things to say about Terry. I felt she prepared me thoroughly for what to expect throughout a sometimes difficult process. Her support staff is always helpful as well.

Mary
March 31, 2020

Complete neglect. During my divorce proceedings, she repeatedly told me that it was fine for me to move out of my house and start my new life before the court hearing took place. As a result, the judge said I abandoned my children to which I then had to fight for custody. She had no remorse for her poor advice and only said, “I don’t know happened.” I decided to change lawyers and after thousands of dollars spent, I was finally able to obtain partial custody of my children.

anonymous
August 27, 2008

Don't waste your time and money on this person. She NEVER called me back when I would call for her and refused to answer my questions. At one point I waited around like an idiot for 2.5 weeks calling for her every few days in regards to a billing question and she still would not get back to me. This happened the entire time I had her for my attorney. Her excuse was that "She was busy in court." It was horrible to have an attorney who couldn't even make time for me for a five minute phone conversation that I asked for because she was "too busy". She did not take me or my case seriously. I was even talked down to on several occasions. She is very unprofessional as well as I was NEVER kept informed for anything. If you need an attorney for anything please don't pick her. All you will get is heart ache and aggravation.