The Law Offices of Michael N. Kalil

The Law Offices of Michael N. Kalil has been serving families and individuals in Utica and surrounding communities for nearly four decades, demonstrating remarkable longevity and commitment to legal practice in the region. Founded on January 1, 1986, the firm has been providing family law representation and related legal services for almost thirty-nine years. Michael N. Kalil, the firm's owner and lead attorney, has built a practice focused on helping clients develop solutions for complicated family law matters with efficiency and care.

Michael N. Kalil is a dedicated family law attorney committed to helping clients develop solutions for resolving complicated divorces, family law disputes, adoption matters, modifications, and other legal concerns efficiently. His commitment centers on finding practical, workable solutions to the complex legal and personal issues that families face. Rather than simply pursuing aggressive litigation for litigation's sake, Kalil focuses on helping clients achieve their actual goals through efficient and effective representation.

The Law Offices of Michael N. Kalil is a full-service family law practice, indicating comprehensive handling of matrimonial matters. The firm addresses the full range of family law issues that families encounter. This includes divorce—both contested divorces involving disputes about major issues and uncontested divorces where agreement has been reached and legal formalization is sought. Child custody matters receive careful attention, with attorneys working to achieve custody arrangements that serve the best interests of children.

Child support is addressed with attention to proper calculation under New York law and ensuring that support obligations are fair and sustainable. The firm also handles divorce modifications—proceedings where previously established custody, support, or other orders are modified due to significant changes in circumstances. Adoption matters, including step-parent adoptions and other adoption proceedings, are handled by the firm.

What distinguishes Michael N. Kalil's practice is the combination of dedicated family law focus and willingness to help clients with related legal matters. While the firm's primary practice focuses on family law, Kalil also assists clients with real estate matters (buying, selling, and handling property transactions), DWI and traffic violations, and personal injury claims. This broader practice approach recognizes that families sometimes need legal assistance with multiple types of legal problems.

Michael N. Kalil is a certified divorce and custody mediator, a credential indicating specific training in mediation processes and demonstrated competence in helping families negotiate their own settlements. This certification reflects professional commitment to helping families resolve disputes through mediation when that approach is appropriate. Mediation allows couples more control over outcomes and can be more cost-effective and less adversarial than litigation.

The firm offers clients a free consultation, reflecting a commitment to accessibility. A free initial consultation allows potential clients to discuss their family law situation with an experienced attorney, understand their options, and make informed decisions about representation without upfront financial cost. This approach respects clients' need to make careful choices about legal representation.

The Law Offices of Michael N. Kalil is located at 1602 Sunset Avenue in Utica and can be reached at 315-235-1012. This location in the heart of Utica makes the firm convenient for clients throughout the community.

The firm's remarkable longevity—nearly thirty-nine years in business—reflects sustained commitment to serving the Utica community. Businesses that survive nearly four decades do so by consistently serving their clients well and maintaining good relationships within their communities. The fact that Michael N. Kalil's firm has remained in operation since 1986 reflects genuine commitment to family law practice and community service.

What sets The Law Offices of Michael N. Kalil apart in the Utica legal market is the combination of nearly four decades of practice experience, certified mediation credentials, comprehensive family law expertise, willingness to help with related legal matters, and commitment to accessibility through free consultations. Michael N. Kalil has built a practice around helping families find efficient, practical solutions to complicated legal problems.

Clients of The Law Offices of Michael N. Kalil benefit from an attorney with nearly four decades of practice experience, certified mediation credentials, comprehensive family law knowledge, and genuine commitment to helping families develop practical solutions to their legal problems. Whether facing a straightforward divorce, a contested custody dispute, adoption matters, or other family law concerns, clients can rely on Michael N. Kalil for experienced, dedicated, and practical family law representation in Utica and surrounding communities.