Atty. Sherene De Palma
With over 24 years of legal experience, Sherene De Palma is a distinguished attorney, mediator, and educator dedicated to resolving complex legal disputes. She earned both her Juris Doctor (1999) and MBA in International Finance (1994) from Pace University, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review and later as a Professor of Law.
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Sherene De Palma is a Founder based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Hannon De Palma LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in New York (2000). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Pace University Graduate School of Business (M.B.A. International, 1994). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over 24 years of legal experience, Sherene De Palma is a distinguished attorney, mediator, and educator dedicated to resolving complex legal disputes
- She earned both her Juris Doctor (1999) and MBA in International Finance (1994) from Pace University, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review and later as a Professor of Law
- Early in her career, she clerked for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant in the U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of New York, gaining invaluable insight into the judicial process
- Sherene’s practice spans litigation, mediation, and conflict resolution
- She has worked at prestigious law firms, including Coudert Brothers and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where she managed high-stakes multi-district litigation in areas such as securities, insurance, and employment law
- In 2012, she founded Hannon De Palma & Associates LLC, a firm committed to providing strategic legal solutions that prioritize client objectives over prolonged disputes
- Beyond her legal practice, Sherene is a dedicated community leader, having held elected office in her New York hometown
- She also mentors future attorneys as an adjunct professor at Pace University, reinforcing her commitment to the legal profession and the next generation of practitioners
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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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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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