Enter legal issue and location
Christopher S. Mattingly - Buffalo, NY
500 Pearl StreetSuite 810 Buffalo, NY 14202
Mattingly Cavagnaro LLP
Buffalo Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Christopher S. Mattingly concentrates his practice in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law. He is a trial attorney with experience in numerous divorce matters in the New York State Supreme Court including the matters of equitable distribution of property, business evaluations, evaluations of educational degrees, child custody, visitation and child support matters. Mr. Mattingly has been appointed as a law guardian representing the interest of minor children involved in custody and visitation disputes by Supreme Court and Family Court Justices.
From 2011 through 2013, Mr. Mattingly served as President of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an elite organization comprised of the nations top matrimonial and family law attorneys. He is also one of the few members of the International Academy of Family Law Attorneys in New York State and the only one in Western New York.
Mr. Mattingly has long served on a panel of statewide attorneys and judges title Matrimonial Practice and Advisory Rules Committee which provides guidance and comments on proposed legislation effecting matrimonial and family law in New York State to the Chief Administration Judge in New York State.
Mr. Mattingly was the recipient in November 2001, of the Bar Association of Erie County's Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. Family Court Award, for work done in the successful defense of an appeal of a custody matter to the New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department.
About Christopher S. Mattingly
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Matrimonial Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1992
Other Affiliations
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter, 2011 - 2013 (President)
- Bar Association of Erie County Matrimonial and Family Law Committee (Past Chairman)
- New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section (Executive Committee Member)
- Bar Association of Erie County, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee (Member)
- Bar Association of Erie County, Procedure Family Court Committee (Member)
- Bar Association of Erie County, 2004 - 2007 (Board of Directors)
- New York State Office of Court Administration (Matrimonial Practice Advisory and Rules Committee, Member)
- International Academy of Family Lawyers (Fellow)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Board of Governors for National Chapter, 2011 - 2015
- New York State Bar Association, 1992 - Present (Member)
Classes and Seminars
- Panelist and Speaker, Matrimonial and Family Law, New York State Bar Association
- Panelist and Speaker, Matrimonial and Family Law, Erie County Bar Association
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Panelist and Speaker
Education
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1991
J.D. - Canisius College, 1988
B.A.
Major: English
Major: Political Science
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- "Dependency Exemptions in Matrimonial Settlements", The Buffalo Law Journal, April 3, 2003
Office Information
Address
500 Pearl StreetSuite 810 Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone
Fax
- 716-402-1060
Websites
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher S. Mattingly
Included on the 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 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
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York Super Lawyers Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
View the profile for Christopher S. Mattingly on Super Lawyers
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2010 - 2017
- New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition: Family Law, 2007 - 2018
- "Buffalo Best Lawyers Family Law Lawyer of the Year" for 2013 by Best Lawyers in America
- Business First/Buffalo Law Journal's Who's Who in Law for Matrimonial and Family Law
- Recipient, Bar Association of Erie County's Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. Family Court Award, New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department, - 2001
- 1988 Student Athlete of the Year, Canisius College
- Athletic Hall of Fame, Canisius College
- Athletic Hall of Fame, Bishop Timon High School
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
Write Your Review
Fields marked with an * are required
Map Location
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level
- - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials
- - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost
- - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City
- - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.