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Debra A. Whitson
Attorney, Mediator & Certified Divorce Specialist®
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Biography
Debra A. Whitson is a New York family law attorney and the founder, CEO, and managing attorney of WhitsonLaw, PLLC, with more than 25 years of legal experience. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1994, she spent the first half of her career as a prosecutor, including service as Chief Special Victims Prosecutor in the Essex County District Attorney's Office, before concentrating on matrimonial and family law. Whitson is a mediator, collaborative divorce practitioner, and Certified Divorce Specialist who emphasizes resolution-focused approaches to divorce and custody. She earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University and a law degree from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. She also founded Mediated Online Solutions, LLC, a virtual family mediation practice. WhitsonLaw maintains offices in Elizabethtown and Saratoga Springs and serves clients throughout New York's Capital Region and Adirondack communities.
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WhitsonLaw, PLLC
8279 River Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Debra A. Whitson focus on?
She focuses on matrimonial and family law, including divorce, child custody and support, prenuptial agreements, and adoption, with an emphasis on mediation and collaborative divorce.
Where is Debra A. Whitson licensed to practice?
She is licensed to practice law in New York and has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 1994.
What is her professional background?
She began her career as a prosecutor, including serving as Chief Special Victims Prosecutor in the Essex County District Attorney's Office, before transitioning to matrimonial and family law.
How can someone contact Debra A. Whitson or WhitsonLaw, PLLC?
WhitsonLaw, PLLC maintains offices in Elizabethtown and Saratoga Springs, New York. Contact details and consultation booking are available through the firm's website at whitsonlawfirm.com.
Has Debra A. Whitson written anything about divorce?
Yes. She is the author of Divorce Like A Pro: A Better Way To Break Up, which explains different approaches to divorce, including mediation and collaborative options.
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