Atty. Debra Whitson
Throughout the initial phase of her career, Debra Whitson served as a prosecutor, dedicating the latter half to specializing in Matrimonial and Family Law. Boasting extensive experience as a mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner, she is widely recognized as an expert in assisting victims of domestic violence.
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Debra Whitson is a CEO/Owner of WhitsonLaw Firm based in Elizabethtown, New York, practicing at WhitsonLaw, PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1994) and Cornell University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Elizabethtown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Throughout the initial phase of her career, Debra Whitson served as a prosecutor, dedicating the latter half to specializing in Matrimonial and Family Law
- Boasting extensive experience as a mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner, she is widely recognized as an expert in assisting victims of domestic violence
- Debra has been practicing Family Law for over 30 years, and is the owner of WhitsonLaw, PLLC. as well as Mediated Online Solutions, LLC. Debra holds a steadfast belief that legal battles often inflict more harm than assistance to families
- Her passion lies in empowering individuals to make decisions for their families, steering away from relinquishing outcomes to a stranger in a black robe
- When the courtroom becomes inevitable, Debra endeavors to educate and support people, making the legal process less costly, intimidating, uncertain, and stressful
- Beyond her legal pursuits, Debra actively engages with Zonta International, contributing to the enhancement of the lives of women and girls both locally and globally
- Outside of her professional commitments, she finds joy in travel, savoring good food and wine, playing tennis, and relishing outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State alongside her husband and children
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Elizabethtown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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