Katie M. Poleon

Practice areas

Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate

Focus areas

Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law

Katie M. Poleon, an attorney and one of the founding partners at Feron Poleon LLP, situated in Amherst, New York, dedicates her legal expertise to serving clients across various regions in New York, including Buffalo, Erie County, Niagara County, Williamsville, Amherst, Clarence, Pendleton, Tonawanda, Lancaster, Depew, Orchard Park, East Aurora, Lewiston, Lockport, and throughout the state.

With a career spanning over a decade in the legal field, Ms. Poleon possesses a deep understanding of the emotional and financial strains that legal matters can impose on families. She approaches her clients’ cases with a profound sense of compassion and empathy, emphasizing the importance of establishing strong, personalized relationships with them. Some of the family law issues she adeptly handles include:

• Divorce
• Child custody, parenting time, and visitation matters
• Child and spousal support disputes
• Equitable property division
• Specialized cases such as military and same-sex divorces
• Collaborative divorce proceedings

Ms. Poleon takes pride in guiding her clients toward cost-effective and amicable resolutions, minimizing the need for protracted courtroom battles. However, she also possesses the determination to navigate cases through the litigation process when circumstances necessitate it. Her impressive track record is marked by numerous favorable outcomes, and her satisfied clients have provided her with numerous testimonials and referrals.

After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, Ms. Poleon pursued her Juris Doctor degree at the University at Buffalo School of Law. Initially admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2005, she subsequently gained admission to practice in the State of New York in 2011.

Before joining forces with Feron Poleon LLP, Ms. Poleon accumulated extensive experience in civil litigation during her five-year tenure as a general litigation associate at a prominent law firm in Chicago. She maintains active membership in both the New York State Bar Association and the Erie County Bar Association.