Atty. Florence M. Richardson
Florence M. Richardson is Of Counsel with our firm and has dedicated herself entirely to the field of matrimonial law since she was admitted to practice in 1984.
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Florence M. Richardson is an Attorney based in Albany, New York, practicing at Florence M. Richardson, Of Counsel at O’Connell and Aronowitz. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, prenup, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York at Plattsburgh (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Florence M. Richardson is Of Counsel with our firm and has dedicated herself entirely to the field of matrimonial law since she was admitted to practice in 1984
- She focuses her practice on divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, child support, spousal support and equitable distribution
- Before joining O’Connell and Aronowitz she was principal at Kahn and Richardson, an Albany law firm that focused exclusively on Family & Matrimonial law
- From her decades of experience guiding and advising clients, Flo is well aware of the physical, emotional and financial burdens imposed by contested legal proceedings
- She understands how matrimonial litigation can bring about many emotional, property, custodial, financial and legal changes that are temporarily disruptive and that the right attorney can prevent these temporary disruptions from becoming permanently disastrous
- Flo is a member of the New York State Matrimonial Practice Advisory and Rules Committee, the American and New York State Bar Associations (Family Law Sections), the Albany and Schenectady County Bar Associations, the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (Capital District Chapter) and the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association
- She has been a volunteer for the Albany Law School Pro Bono Law Clinic for Veterans since 2012 and has lectured on a variety of legal topics to Bar Associations and other organizations and to members of the public
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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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Albany 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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