Allen Kirshenbaum

Allen Kirshenbaum

Kirshenbaum Law Associates
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • Rhode Island
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Family law attorney Allen M. Kirshenbaum, in practice for more than 40 years, is the founder and senior partner of Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc. His law practice focuses on all aspects of family law. Mr. Kirshenbaum has won numerous appeals in the Rhode Island Supreme Court, a number of which have expanded case law on cutting-edge issues involving pensions and business valuation in connection with the division of assets. He has had a significant impact on the manner in which family law is practiced in the State of Rhode Island. Mr. Kirshenbaum received an AV Preeminent(TM) rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review, the highest rating given for ability and ethical standards, reflecting his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. He has also received the highest rating available for client reviews and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys in the country. Kirshenbaum is part of a select group of lawyers recognized as a Top Lawyer in the Greater Boston Area and one of New England’s Top Rated Lawyers.Kirshenbaum has been quoted in Newsweek magazine, The Providence Journal-Bulletin, the American Bar Association Journal and Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly. He has appeared on television and radio programs to speak about family law issues and has lectured on Federal Income Taxation at the University of Rhode Island. He has also lectured for the National Business Institute,the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Edward P. Gallogly Rhode Island Family Law Inn of Court where he is a Master. He served as a mentor to new family law attorneys in Rhode Island. He has been a member of the Family Court Bench/Bar Committee since its inception and is a member of the committee that designed and implemented the child support formula for Rhode Island. Mr. Kirshenbaum received an Award for his work with the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Program in Family Law. He is a Lifetime Fellow of both the RI and American Bar Foundations.

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
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Rhode Island
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U.S. Supreme Court
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US Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Kirshenbaum Law Associates
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Managing Partner
Kirshenbaum Law Associates
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Education
Boston University School of Law
J.D. (1964) | Law
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Clark University
B.A. (1961) | Political Science
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Activities: Class President
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Awards
2013 Rhode Island Family Law Firm of the Year
Corporate International Magazine
Pro Bono Publico Award
Rhode Island Bar Association
Top Lawyers in Greater Boston Area List
Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbell
Every year since 2000
Top Lawyers in New England List
Lexis Nexis Martindale Hubbell
Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys
Martindale-Hubbell
Every year since 1990
Ranked AV in Peer Reviews for ethics and legal knowledge
Martindale-Hubbell
Every year since 1990
Ranked AV, the highest rating for Client Reviews
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Professional Associations
American Bar Foundation
Lifetime Fellow
- Current
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Edward P. Gallogly Rhode Island Family Law Inn of Court
Master
- Current
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Rhode Island Bar Foundation
Lifetime Fellow
- Current
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Rhode Island Bar Association Family Law Bench Bar Committee
Chair
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Rhode Island State Bar
Member
- Current
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RIBA Subcommittee
Chair - Revision of Judges' Bench Books
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RIBA Subcommittee
Chair - Rules of Practice and Procedure
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Divorce Mediation
Providence Journal
Speaking Engagements
Divorce, Custody and Business Valuation, Seminar, Rhode Island
Edward P. Gallogly RI Family Law Inn of Court
Divorce, Custody and Business Valuation, Lecture, Rhode Island
Rhode Island Bar Association
Division of Pensions in Divorce, Seminar, Rhode Island
National Business Institute
Tax Aspects of Divorce, Seminar, Rhode Island
National Business Institute
Federal Income Taxation, Seminar, Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Websites & Blogs
Website
company web site
Contact & Map
Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc.
1000 Chapel View Blvd., Suite 270
Cranston, RI 02920
Toll-Free: (401) 467-5300
Telephone: (401) 467-5300
Fax: (401) 461-4464