Kinda Serafi

Kinda Serafi, Family Law Attorney in New York

Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Family Law, Health Care, and Insurance

Counsel, Healthcare IndustryatManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

New, NY

Practicing family law in New York since 2000.

26+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Kinda Serafi is a counsel, healthcare industry based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Family Law, Health Care, and Insurance. Kinda has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Based in
New York, NY
Experience
over 26 years
Known for
Family Law · Health Care · Insurance
  • Handles Family Law, Health Care, and Insurance matters from New York, NY.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kinda Serafi: Kinda Serafi is a counsel, healthcare industry based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Family Law, Health Care, and Insurance. Kinda has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Areas of practice

Kinda's practice areas in New York

Kinda concentrates on family law, health care, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kinda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in New York

Kinda takes family law matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kinda agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in New York

Kinda takes health care matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kinda agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in New York

Kinda takes insurance matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kinda agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kinda Serafi, family law attorney serving New York

Kinda Serafi is a counsel, healthcare industry based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Family Law, Health Care, and Insurance. Kinda has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. Kinda works from New York and takes on family law matters across the region.

Kinda Serafi is a lawyer practicing family, insurance, healthcare and 1 other area of law. Kinda received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years. Kinda practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York, NY.

How Kinda handles family law matters

Kinda Serafi is a lawyer practicing family, insurance, healthcare and 1 other area of law. Kinda received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years. Kinda practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York, NY.

The kind of cases Kinda takes

Kinda reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law, health care, and insurance matters across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kinda studied and practices

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law J.D. 1999 Publications Editor State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law J.D. Buffalo Law Review State University of New Yor

  • Georgetown University

    B.A. English · 1996

Jurisdictions

Kinda's state bar admissions

  • New York

    2000 · ACTIVE

Kinda studied at — in State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law J.D. 1999 Publications Editor State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law J.D. Buffalo Law Review State University of New Yor and B.A. English in Georgetown University.

Law school and academic background

Kinda completed — in State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law J.D. 1999 Publications Editor State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law J.D. Buffalo Law Review State University of New Yor and B.A. English in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kinda runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Kinda's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Membership Activities Admitted to practice in the state of New York

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  • Board Member, Community Food Advocates, 2010-present

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  • Past Member, Committee on Family Court and Family Law, Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 2007-2009

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Locations

Kinda Serafi's office in New York

Kinda's primary office is at 7 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

7 Times Square

New York, NY 10036

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kinda Serafi — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kinda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kinda charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kinda's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kinda will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kinda

Kinda discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kinda confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kinda's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kinda Serafi

  • How much does it cost to hire Kinda for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kinda walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kinda offer a free consultation?

    Kinda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kinda's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Kinda's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in New York typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kinda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kinda take my case if I'm outside New York?

    Kinda is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kinda will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kinda?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kinda will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kinda accepting new family law clients right now?

    Kinda's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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