Kelly A. Damm - Ithaca, NY
Attorney at Kelly A. Damm Attorney at Law
Family Law Lawyers in Ithaca, NY
P.O. Box 256 Ithaca, NY 14851
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Ithaca Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
At Kelly A. Damm, Attorney at Law, my mission is to learn and understand my clients' needs and the external factors affecting them so that I can aggressively and professionally represent them throughout the legal process. I clearly communicate my legal knowledge and experience, thereby enabling my clients to make well-informed decisions for themselves.
My approach is to provide a personalized attorney-client relationship based on each client's unique concerns and requirements. My philosophy is based on the commitment to provide experienced advice to my clients. I am dedicated to full value for every dollar invested in legal services. My clients can expect prompt personal service and uncompromising, quality legal representation delivered in a cost-effective manner.
At Kelly A. Damm, I am constantly seeking to improve my performance in order to be prepared for the challenges facing my clients. I keep pace with the latest innovations in the delivery of legal services by continually investing in training and technology. My work environment is based on diligent work effort, community involvement and a commitment to the profession.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer, Matrimonial and Family Court, 2014 - Present
- Top National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Kelly A. Damm
Included on the 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1999
J.D.
Honors: Albany Law School AIDS Clinic, Student-Attorney
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, 1999
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Non Legal Education
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Beloit College,
Beloit,
WI,
USA, 1995
B.A.
Major: Psychology-Literature Studies-Creative Writing
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Beloit College,
Beloit,
WI,
USA, 1995
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member
Past Positions
- Kerrigan & Wallace, Associate Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Ithaca Youth Bureau, Mentor, 2001 - Present
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2000
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2000
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2000
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member, 2000)
- Finger Lakes Women’s Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, 2009 - 2010 (President)
- Finger Lakes Women’s Bar Association, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, 2006 - Present (Member)
- WBASNY-Chair of Legislative Committee, 2015 - 2018
- New York State Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001 - Present (Member)
- New York State Bar Association, 2000 - Present (Member)
- New York State Defenders Association, 2008 - Present (Member)
- Tompkins County Bar Association, 2011 - 2012 (President)
- Tompkins County Bar Association, 2006 - 2011 (New Membership Chairperson)
- Tompkins County Bar Association, 2000 - Present (Member)
- Tompkins County Bar Association, 2006 - Present (Mentor)
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