O'Brien Monagan Law Firm PC

O'Brien Monagan Law Firm PC represents more than three decades of dedicated family law practice in the Capital Region of New York. Founded over thirty years ago by Kevin L. O'Brien and now guided by the acclaimed matrimonial attorney Joanne Patricia Monagan, the firm has become one of the most respected family law practices serving Albany, the surrounding Capital District, and communities throughout New York State.

Joanne Patricia Monagan, the driving force behind O'Brien Monagan Law Firm, brings more than thirty-five years of experience as a seasoned matrimonial attorney to every case the firm handles. This remarkable depth of experience spans generations of family law practice, encompassing countless divorce cases, custody disputes, and related family law matters. Monagan has witnessed the evolution of family law practice in New York and has developed the judgment and perspective that only comes from decades of dedicated work in this specialized field.

Joanne Monagan earned her undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in 1985, an institution known for its rigorous liberal arts education and professional training. She then pursued her law degree at Albany Law School, graduating with her Juris Doctor in 1989. Her legal education at New York's premier regional law school prepared her to practice in the Capital Region and throughout New York State. Over the thirty-five-plus years since her admission to practice, Monagan has built a reputation as a leader in matrimonial law, earning the respect and recognition of judges, opposing counsel, and clients alike.

Kevin L. O'Brien, the firm's founder, continues to play an active role as of counsel to the firm bearing his name. O'Brien's vision more than three decades ago in establishing this practice has grown into a firm recognized throughout the Capital Region and New York State for excellence in family law representation. His decision to focus the firm's practice on family law and matrimonial matters has allowed the firm to develop specialized expertise that benefits every client.

The firm is recognized by Super Lawyers, an independent assessment of lawyer competence and ethics based on peer review. Both Joanne Monagan and Kevin O'Brien have been selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list, acknowledging their standing among New York's most accomplished family law attorneys. This recognition reflects a selective process where only the top percentage of attorneys in each practice area are honored. To be named to Super Lawyers represents a significant professional achievement.

O'Brien Monagan operates offices in both Albany and Troy, providing convenient access to the firm's attorneys from communities throughout the Capital District. The firm serves clients throughout the region, from Albany and Saratoga to surrounding communities, as well as maintaining a broader practice serving clients throughout New York State. This geographic reach combined with the firm's specialized expertise makes it a comprehensive resource for families facing divorce and family law disputes.

The firm handles the full spectrum of family law matters that confront New York families. This includes contested divorces where spouses disagree significantly about property division, custody arrangements, or support obligations; uncontested divorces where agreement has been reached but legal formalization is needed; child custody and visitation disputes; child support and modification proceedings; spousal support and alimony matters; and the complex process of equitable distribution of marital property according to New York law. The firm also serves fathers seeking recognition of their parental rights and involvement in their children's lives.

What distinguishes O'Brien Monagan is the remarkable experience and judgment Joanne Monagan brings to her practice. Having worked in family law for more than thirty-five years, Monagan has developed an intuitive understanding of what strategies are likely to succeed, what judges will accept, and how to navigate the complexities of matrimonial practice in New York. This experience cannot be obtained quickly or easily—it is built through years of careful attention to cases, thoughtful engagement with the legal system, and genuine commitment to client welfare.

The firm's attorneys orchestrate legal proceedings with the skill and professionalism that comes from long experience. Whether a case is headed to trial or toward settlement, whether it involves significant assets or primarily concerns custody and support, the attorneys at O'Brien Monagan work with strategic vision and tactical precision to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.

Clients of O'Brien Monagan Law Firm benefit from attorneys who have made family law their career focus, who are recognized as leaders in the field, and who bring decades of experience to every matter. Whether facing a straightforward divorce or a complex custody and asset division case, families in the Capital Region and throughout New York can rely on O'Brien Monagan for sophisticated, experienced, and dedicated matrimonial representation.