Mary Frances Kelly

Mary Frances Kelly

Owner of Kelly & Knaplund
  • Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning ...
  • New York
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Biography

Mary F. Kelly, a founding member of Kelly & Knaplund, has practiced family law in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and New York counties since 1978. Her achievements in the legal community include service as a charter member of the New York State Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children, which has advocated for court reform in the family law arena since 1988, and she has been a member of the Ninth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee since 1994. A leader throughout her career, Ms. Kelly has served as President of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (1987-1988) and President of the Westchester Women’s Bar Association (1981-1982). She was appointed by Presiding Justice Mangano to be Chair of the Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District of the State of New York (1998-2000), served as Co-Chair of the WBASNY Matrimonial Committee (1991-1992). For more than a decade, Ms. Kelly has been a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, an organization committed to using alternative dispute resolution and collaborative practice in divorce cases and other areas of family law. She has undergone extensive training in the collaborative approach, and continues to attend seminars and participate in small group practice of conflict scenarios. Ms. Kelly is also skilled and experienced in mediation. Mary F. Kelly has demonstrated the highest standards of legal ability as a collaborative divorce lawyer and family law attorney for over thirty-five years. Today, her practice stands as a hallmark of her integration of public service, traditional litigation skills, and contemporary dispute resolution models.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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2nd Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Kelly and Knaplund
- Current
Education
New York University School of Law
J.D. (1971)
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College of New Rochelle
B.A. (1965) | English Literature
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Honors: Dean's List
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Awards
Woman of Excellence
National Association of Professional and Executive Women
Professional Associations
New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
Member
- Current
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Women's Bar Association of the State of New York
Member
- Current
Activities: President, 1987-1988 Member, Past President's Committee
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Westchester County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Westchester Women's Bar Association
Member
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Activities: President, 1981-1982
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New York State Bar  # 1014570
Member
- Current
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Publications
Websites & Blogs
Website
Kelly & Knaplund Website
Website
Mary F. Kelly's Website Profile
Blog
Family Law Attorney, Divorce Lawyer | White Plains, NY Blog
Contact & Map
Kelly & Knaplund
399 Knollwood Rd
White Plains, NY 10603
Telephone: (914) 631-2657
Monday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed