Haines Falls Lawyers

Florence M. Richardson, who joined O’Connell and Aronowitz in January 2018, is Of Counsel with our firm and has dedicated herself entirely to the field of matrimonial law since she was admitted to practice in 1984. She focuses her practice on divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, child support, spousal support and equitable distribution. Before joining O’Connell and Aronowitz she was principal at Kahn and Richardson, an Albany law firm that focused exclusively on Family & Matrimonial law. From her decades of experience guiding and advising clients, Flo is well aware of the physical, emotional and financial burdens imposed by contested...

James Melita, who grew up in Gloversville, graduated from Plattsburgh State University of New York with a major in political science and a minor in economics. He then graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. After graduating from law school, James Melita formed his own law practice with a main office in Albany, NY, specializing in Traffic Defense Law, Collections Law, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Real Estate Law.

Attorney Matthew T. Bennett III is an associate attorney in the Criminal Law Department at Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys, located in Kingston, NY. Since joining the firm in September 2023, he has dedicated his practice to criminal defense, including DWI/DUI defense and traffic ticket defense. Known for his strong legal skills and commitment to his clients, Attorney Bennett works tirelessly to provide thorough, strategic defense for individuals facing criminal charges in Kingston and surrounding areas. Before joining Larkin Ingrassia Criminal Defense Attorneys, Attorney Bennett served as an Assistant District Attorney in Sullivan and Orange Counties for over four years, where...