Teresa G. Donnellan

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father’s Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

Teresa G. Donnellan, an attorney, holds a partnership at Donnellan Law, PLLC, situated in Ballston Spa, New York. With over 29 years of legal experience, Ms. Donnellan is highly regarded in her field. Her primary focus is on family law, where she offers valuable guidance and assistance to a diverse clientele across the greater Albany metro and Capital Region. Her services cover a broad spectrum of legal needs, including:

• Handling divorce and separation cases
• Managing child custody and support matters
• Providing expertise in same-sex family law
• Navigating complex property division issues
• Addressing various other family law concerns

Ms. Donnellan has built a reputation as a lawyer who combines unwavering dedication with impeccable professionalism. She empathizes with the stress and anxiety her clients experience and equips them with the knowledge required to make well-informed decisions. Her commitment is evident in her relentless efforts to help clients achieve their objectives efficiently and cost-effectively.

Ms. Donnellan prefers using collaborative law and mediation techniques to assist clients in resolving conflicts and reaching favorable agreements without resorting to expensive and protracted litigation. Nevertheless, when the situation demands it, she is well-versed in courtroom proceedings.

She has garnered excellent client reviews on Avvo and has received numerous testimonials and referrals from her satisfied clients.

Having graduated from Dowling College in 1987, Ms. Donnellan earned her Juris Doctor from Albany Law School of Union University in 1991. During her time there, she served as a moot court board member and coached the co-national negotiation championship team. She also acts as a mentor to students at Albany Law School.

Furthermore, Ms. Donnellan is the founder of the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District in New York. She actively participates in various legal associations, including the Adirondack Women’s Bar Association, the Saratoga County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors of Open Arms Adoption Agency.