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Katherine M. Fogarty is a skilled and successful litigator with a great deal of trial experience. She started her career trying cases even before she became an attorney—preparing cases and appearing in court as a third year law school student- then trying personal injury jury trials shortly after becoming a licensed attorney. Many domestic relations attorneys do not have this deep trial experience, making Ms. Fogarty especially prepared to represent her clients in court.. Ms. Fogarty has been involved in many difficult cases—most recently three child custody cases where relocation was an issue.. Along with her work at KFFJ Law, Ms. Fogarty has served as a Neutral Case Evaluator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court. This is a free service provided by the court to help people settle their personal injury or domestic relations cases through the use of a neutral party—an experienced attorney who can facilitate the settlement.. Ms. Fogarty is a long time resident of Northern Virginia, having attended Fairfax County Public Schools and graduating from Ft. Hunt High School. She now lives and works in the city of Fairfax. When she’s not working, Ms. Fogarty enjoys traveling and going to concerts at the many live music venues in the area. Ms. Fogarty has three daughters.

Margaretha seeks to achieve amicable, non-litigated resolutions to her clients' family law disputes.  She is a trained divorce mediator and collaborative attorney who can help couples work together to resolve their differences effectively and efficiently.

While I enjoyed many successful years as a partner at Novenstern & Gaudio, LLP and Novenstern, Fabriani & Gaudio, LLP, I started a new firm with Ellen Jancko Baken, Esq. and Neil Fredman, Esq., called Fredman Baken & Novenstern, LLP as of July 1, 2019.  We have practiced together for over a year and have successfully transitioned.  We are working through the Covid pandemic and are ready to assist with divorce and family law matters for spouses, partners, parents and others in a family oriented relationship. We train regularly in Collaborative Law and Mediation, and also handle LGBTQIA marriages.

I focus primarily on cases pertaining to issues of matrimonial, family, and criminal law.  I aggressively represent you but I also know that protracted litigation can become very expensive.  Therefore, I evaluate and choose each battle very carefully to achieve the most cost effective outcome.

A native of Long Island, Samantha Gellman-Carollo began her legal career in the Suffolk County Family Court. Ms. Gellman-Carollo thereafter joined an inner borough Domestic Violence Clinic advocating for victims in dire need for urgent relief. She then joined a prominent divorce firm in New York City, and then found her niche in a reputable Nassau County boutique matrimonial firm. Since 2010, Ms. Gellman-Carollo has specialized in all aspects of divorce, matrimonial and family court. She has the unique perspective of litigation from all vantage points, and has always prioritized providing the highest quality of legal representation when working with her clients and colleagues. As a result, Ms. Gellman Carollo is widely respected as a leading matrimonial practitioner, being a zealous advocate and distinguished attorney.. Ms. Gellman-Carollo is also a member of the New York State, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Queens Bar Associations, where she enjoys sharing knowledge and experiences with the judiciary, and her colleagues. She further understands the importance in always having the current developments in matrimonial and family law, believing it to be crucial to the effective representation of the firm’s clientele.. Given her extensive experience, and collaborative approaches for resolution, Ms. Gellman-Carollo is uniquely familiar with the complex financial aspects of the New York State equitable distribution law, and often provides professional insight into how certain monetary matters may intertwine with others. While navigating the daunting process, Ms. Gellman-Carollo also maintains a keen awareness and appreciation of the enormous stress which the process places on the client.. Ms. Gellman-Carollo believes that she serves her clients best by interpreting the legal process in palatable terms, helping them manage their expectations, all while providing a figurative shoulder to lean on, and hand to hold. Her goal is to assess each case using the totality of circumstances, and work with a client to navigate the trajectory of the course in the resolution best suited for their best interests.. Outside the office, Ms. Gellman-Carollo enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and playing board games.

The Law Office of Catherine Jones-Hankins will always treat you with respect and integrity, and we will collaborate with you throughout the proceedings of your case. When you retain Catherine Jones-Hankins to handle your case, you can have peace of mind that your case will be handled by a great and aggressive attorney. Our policy is to provide high-quality representation at reasonable fees. We look forward to providing you with the quality representation that so many other clients have enjoyed. We offer a variety of payment plans to suit the needs and budgets of all clients. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation appointment.

Katie M. Poleon is a founding Partner of the firm concentrating her practice in matrimonial and family law, as well as estate law. Katie is a graduate of Canisius College (B.A.) and University at Buffalo School of Law (J.D.). Initially admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, Katie spent nearly five (5) years practicing in the area of complex civil litigation at a large multinational law firm in Chicago. Since relocating back to the Buffalo area with her family, Katie has practiced in the area of matrimonial and family law at the trial and appellate levels. Admitted to New York State practice in 2011, she is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.

Joseph C. Crozier is an attorney in Tiveron Law’s Matrimonial and Family Law departments.. Mr. Crozier received his Juris Doctorate from the State University at Buffalo School of Law and his undergraduate degree from SUNY Brockport in Sports Management. During Law School, Joseph concentrated his studies on Matrimonial, Family, and Sports and Entertainment Law.. Mr. Crozier’s experience as an intern for Erie County Family Court, Neighborhood Legal Services, and as a Law Clerk for the Erie County Attorney’s Office, as well as many years working with children in local school districts, has given him the ability to understand the complexities of Matrimonial and Family Law and the need for tenacious representation and personal empathy. These personal passions have also led him to join the Matrimonial and Family Law Committee of the Erie County Bar Association.. Joseph is proud of his family’s “deep Buffalo roots” in sports and hopes to build a Sports Marketing and Athlete Representation practice area focusing on amateur and professional golfers.

Ms. Bozinski began her career at HoganWillig as a Law Clerk in 2012. Since that time, she has focused her practice in appellate work in various areas of law. Ms. Bozinski has handled appeals in all stages, including filing and serving the notice of appeal, preparing the record on appeal, drafting the appellate briefs, appearing for oral argument, and analyzing the final decision. She has superior experience in bringing appeals to both the Fourth Department in Rochester and the Second Circuit in New York City. Ms. Bozinski's solution-driven, congenial, and dedicated approach makes her an invaluable asset to the firm and its clients.. Ms. Bozinski's achievements and involvement while earning her Juris Doctor degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School have helped shape her success today. She served as an Associate Editor of the Buffalo Journal of Gender Law and Social Policy and was an active member of the Domestic Violence Task Force and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Club. Ms. Bozinski also served as a Justice of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International's local student chapter and took an active role by competing on its mock trial team and participating in its mentoring program. She also served as President of the Buffalo Public Interest Law Program.

Ashlea Palladino focuses her practice on the areas of Matrimonial & Family Law. She assists clients in all aspects of divorce and separation, as well as Family Court issues including custody and child support matters.. Ms. Palladino received her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of law and graduated with an International Law Certificate. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Erie County Bar Association. Ms. Palladino has been selected and named a "Rising Star" by New York Superlawyers, Upstate Edition, annually since 2013.

Michael Colletta is a member of the Divorce & Family Law Group at Rupp Baase. His practice includes contested divorce and post-divorce modification/enforcement proceedings in Supreme Court as well as custody, relocation, support and family offense proceedings in Family Court.. Mr. Colletta, admitted to practice in 2010, received his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.  He earned his B.A. from Ithaca College in 2003, summa cum laude, and taught high school social studies before attending law school.

I am the Principal Attorney at Hill Law, PLLC. I focus my practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family law within Erie and Niagara counties.. Matrimonial and Family Law matters often require clients to discuss their innermost private and delicate issues that have a lifelong impact on their lives and the lives of their families. I pride myself on having the ability to make clients feel comfortable through emotionally strenuous times while preserving their trust and zealously advocating on their behalf. I firmly believe that is important to be caring, patient, and attentive to clients’ needs while maintaining open and honest communication. My goal is to get clients through what is likely one of the most stressful times of their lives as efficiently as possible while achieving favorable outcomes that are enduring and foresee potential conflicts that may arise.. I am a native of Western New York and received my Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law in December 2015. I sat for the February 2015 New York State Bar Exam and was admitted to the New York State Bar in June of 2015. Since that time, I have practiced exclusively in the field of Matrimonial and Family Law. I am a member the New York State Bar Association, the Minority Bar Association of Western New York, the Women’s Bar Association of New York (Western New York Chapter), and the Erie County Bar Association.

A top New York lawyer, Jason DiPasquale provides compassionate counsel and assertive legal representation for the fine residents of Buffalo. He has a strong track record in multiple practice areas, plus the clear desire to serve his valued clients and deliver exceptional results. Whether your current legal concerns involve divorce, criminal charges, or personal injury, you’ll be glad to have Jason DiPasquale on your side.

Steven Wiseman has limited his area of practice primarily to Matrimonial & Family Law for 25 years. Mr. Wiseman has served as Chairperson of the Matrimonial and Family Law Committee of the Bar Association of Erie County.  He is frequently invited by the New York State Bar Association and Erie Institute of Law to lecture on marital and family law topics at continuing legal education seminars and programs across New York. Mr. Wiseman has had the honor of addressing Supreme and Family Court judges and has significant appellate practice experience, not only in matrimonial and family law matters, but in other legal areas as well.  He was the author of a brief submitted to the Court of Appeals, New York State's highest court, in People v. Kendzia, involving the right of a criminal defendant to a speedy trial, which has since been regularly cited by courts throughout the state, leading to what is commonly known in state criminal procedure as the "Kendzia letter.". Mr. Wiseman has earned the distinguished peer rating for ethical standards, and for professional ability based upon legal knowledge and experience in his specific area of practice, analytical abilities, judgment, and communication abilities, by the nation's leading directory of attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Wiseman has been active in community organizations, having served as an officer and director of Temples Beth Israel and Shaarey Zedek, as well as a director of Deaf Adult Services of Western New York, Inc.

I am a personable and attentive attorney, tailoring myself to my clients' needs. I have experience in litigation, contracts, employment matters, business and corporate entities, mediation, divorce and family law and more.. I focus my practice currenly on complex family court and matrimonial litigation.. I am a retired elected member of the Kenmore - Town of Tonawanda Board of Education and also sit on other community-based boards where I give back to the community.. Todd Potter, Attorney at Law. Call me at for a free consultation.