Atty. Lisa Nadine Gitelson
Lisa Nadine Gitelson is a lawyer practicing child welfare, custody, adoption law and 1 other area of law. Lisa received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Adoption Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 31+ Years Experience
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About Lisa Nadine Gitelson at a Glance
Lisa Nadine Gitelson is a NYC Administration for Children's Services based in New York, New York. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on child custody and adoption. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1994) and Colgate University (A.B., 1991). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lisa Nadine Gitelson
- Lisa Nadine Gitelson is a lawyer practicing child welfare, custody, adoption law and 1 other area of law
- Lisa received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Lisa practices in New York, NY
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Child Custody & Visitation in New York
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Lisa Nadine Gitelson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lisa Nadine Gitelson's practice in the field of child custody and adoption.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lisa Nadine Gitelson brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering child custody and adoption, Lisa Nadine Gitelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Lisa Nadine Gitelson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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