Atty. Kathleen Donelli
Kathleen Donelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Collaborative Law: Family Law. Kathleen, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2023.
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Kathleen Donelli is a family law and adr attorney based in White Plains, New York, practicing at McCarthy Fingar LLP. Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kathleen Donelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Collaborative Law: Family Law
- Kathleen, who practices law in White Plains, New York, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Kathleen Donelli's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathleen Donelli 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.
Kathleen Donelli is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Kathleen Donelli is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
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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