Atty. Ellen Martineau
Ellen Martineau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ellen, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2025.
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Ellen Martineau is a family law attorney based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen Martineau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law
- Ellen, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ellen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Martineau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 White Plains 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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