April M. Dalbec

April M. Dalbec

Divorce and Family lawyer
  • Family Law, Personal Injury
  • Massachusetts, New York, Vermont
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Biography

April is a Partner at Whiteman Osterman Hanna LLP. With over 20 years of experience, she is a seasoned litigator and trial lawyer. Her practice focuses in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law, and Personal Injury including divorce, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements, custody, family offenses and child support.

April received her B.A., cum laude, from the State University at Albany in 1998. Her J.D. was earned, cum laude, from Albany Law School in 2001.

April is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals For the Second Circuit, United States District Court Northern District of New York, United States District Court District of Massachusetts, United States District Court District of Vermont, State of New York, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She is a member of the Capital District Women's Bar Association, American Association for Justice, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State Defenders Association, Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, and Albany County Bar Association.

April has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Rising Star and Super Lawyer in the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Magazine.

April has extensive trial experience, and provides aggressive advocacy and skilled litigation. She has successfully represented clients in a vast array of matrimonial, family and criminal law matters, as well as serious and complex personal injury cases. April has a personal, hands-on approach to assisting clients through a very difficult time in their lives.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
ID Number: 651502
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 4023297
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Vermont
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2nd Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Whiteman Osterman Hanna LLP
- Current
Shareholder & Attorney
McNamee Lochner P.C.
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Attorney
Dreyer Boyajian LLP
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Attorney
O'Connell & Aronowitz
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Education
Albany Law School
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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State University of New York - Albany
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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Hudson Valley Community College
A.A.S.
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Awards
Super Lawyer in Family Law
Upstate New York Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer Rising Star in Family Law
Upstate New York Super Lawyers
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Community Legal Leader
Steve Coffey's Community Legal Leaders
Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 4023297
Member
Current
Activities: Executive Committee 2012-present
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American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
Current
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New York State Defenders Association
Member
Current
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Capital District Women's Bar Association
Second Vice President, Executive liaison to Programming, Programming Co-chair
Current
Activities: President 2013-2014
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Capital District Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Albany County Bar Association
CLE Committee Chair
Current
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Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
ACBA Newsletter, Monthly 2007-2008
Albany County Bar Association
Sidebar Newsletter, Monthly 2007, 2008
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Speaking Engagements
Guest Lecturer, Albany Law School
Websites & Blogs
Website
McNamee Lochner P.C. Website
Blog
McNamee Lochner P.C. Firm News & Events
Social Media
Contact & Map
Whiteman Osterman Hanna LLP
20 Corporate Woods Blvd
Albany, NY 12211
Telephone: (518) 487-7717
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
McNamee Lochner P.C.
Albany, NY
20 Corporate Woods Blvd
#500
Albany, NY 12211
Telephone: (518) 447-3373
Fax: (518) 867-4773