Atty. Donna Ellis

Atty. Donna Ellis

Donna Ellis is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law. Donna received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Cortlandt Manor Cortlandt Manor 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Donna Ellis at a glance

Donna Ellis is a family law attorney based in Cortlandt Manor, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988). Educated at The Jacob B. Fuchsburg Law Center of Touro College (J.D., 1984) and Boston University (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Cortlandt Manor, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donna Ellis is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law
  • Donna received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Donna practices in Cortlandt Manor, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Donna Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Cortlandt Manor 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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Where is Donna Ellis's law office located?
Donna Ellis's law practice is located in Cortlandt Manor, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna Ellis handle?
Donna Ellis focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Donna Ellis practiced law?
Donna Ellis has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Donna Ellis go to law school?
Donna Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1977).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The Jacob B. Fuchsburg Law Center of Touro College
- 1984
B.A.
Boston University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1988

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