Teresa G. Donnellan Esq. - Ballston Spa, NY
Attorney at Donnellan Law, PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Ballston Spa, NY
658 Malta Avenue Suite 201 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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34
Years
Experience
Ballston Spa Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Matrimonial Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Adoptions
- Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements
- Domestic Violence
Attorney Information
Overview
Teresa G. Donnellan is the founding member of Donnellan Law, PLLC. Attorney Donnellan retired from the practice of law in January 2026. She is a graduate of Albany Law School and has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 1992. She commenced her career with the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County wherein she worked for the Law Guardian and Family Court Bureaus. After leaving Legal Aid, she joined the law firm of Schoenberg & Associates in Saratoga Springs where she continued to practice in the areas of family and matrimonial law until 1996, wherein Attorney Donnellan commenced her law practice concentrating on the areas of family and matrimonial law. Attorney Donnellan has been a member of the Saratoga County and Warren County Attorney for Children panels throughout her career in the Capital District and served as the Saratoga County Attorney for the Child Liaison.
Attorney Donnellan has been an active member of multiple area organizations such as the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, the Saratoga County Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association, and the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District. She has been mentioned twice in the Saratoga Business Journal for her work with the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District. Attorney Donnellan is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Open Arms Adoption Agency, an adoption network serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. She has had the honor of speaking to foster parents at Northeast Parent & Child Society regarding the role of Attorneys representing children in Foster Care. She has also had the opportunity to speak to SUNY Albany students earning Master’s Degrees in Social Work concerning the role of Attorneys for Children and the New York State Court System and to members of the local bar association with respect to ethics and the field of matrimonial law.
Attorney Donnellan has been a mentor to students from Albany Law School who desired to learn about the field of Matrimonial and Family Law.
Super Lawyers has recognized Attorney Donnellan as among the top 5% of attorneys in New York. They are selected through peer nominations and evaluations along with third party research. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 5% of attorneys in New York State, Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2025
- AVVO rating of Excellent
- Mentioned twice in the Saratoga Business Journal
Other Sources of Feedback About Teresa G. Donnellan Esq.
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
Current Employment Position(s)
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Retired
Past Positions
- The Donnellan Law Firm, Owner, 1996 - 2008
- Schoenberg & Associates in Saratoga Springs, Associate Attorney, 1994 - 1996
- Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, Associate Attorney, 1992 - 1994
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Mentor, Albany Law School
Pro Bono Activities
- Former Member of the Board of Directors for the Open Arms Adoption Agency
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1992
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- Saratoga County Bar Association (Member)
- Adirondack Women’s Bar Association (Member)
- Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District (Member)
- American Bar Association
- Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District
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Contact
658 Malta Avenue
Suite 201
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: 518-602-3820
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.dlawfirmny.com
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