About Nancy L. Giardina

Attorney Nancy Giardina's practice is devoted exclusively to helping families. She is committed to solving problems in a way that best serves her clients, being mindful of their emotional needs and financial limitations. Nancy is not your typical divorce attorney. She is a lawyer in collaborative divorce and family matters as well as a mediator. She also offers limited scope representation where she will draft letters on behalf of clients, draft family court petitions, advise individuals who are partaking in the mediation process, and assist self-represented litigants prepare for court proceedings. Nancy also drafts orders to divide pensions and other retirement accounts.

Nancy has practiced family law for over twenty-five years. She also has extensive experience in real estate, estates and trusts, bankruptcy and traffic matters which helps her serve clients in their family law matters. After years of practicing litigation, Nancy saw how the "typical" family suffered financially and emotionally when going to court. So, she decided to change her approach and focus on helping her clients and their families outside of the courtroom. Nancy was collaboratively trained in 2010 and was instantly attracted to the concept as a better way to handle divorce disputes versus the traditional process of litigation and settlements.

Nancy loves to learn and attends trainings in collaborative law, mediation, and peacemaking. She is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals which allows her to meet and learn with collaborators from all over the world. Nancy received a Bachelor of Science Degree, Summa Cum Laude, in 1987 from Syracuse University. She was a Syracuse University Scholar which was the highest honor bestowed on undergraduates. After working as a registered dietitian for several years, and starting a family, Nancy returned to Syracuse University's College of Law and received her Juris Doctor Degree in 1994.

When she is not helping with family law matters you can find Nancy enjoying mountain hiking, bicycling, running, yoga and meditation.

 

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Mediation
Posted by Jay
April 07, 2026
Hired Attorney

Nancy helped us navigate a sensitive situation with extreme clarity and empathy. Separation it’s not an easy thing to go through, but Nancy was courteous and professional, and I highly recommend her to anybody.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
April 07, 2026
Hired Attorney

Nancy was great! She made the process easy! It was very nice to be able to avoid the courtroom, and she helped navigate the process and explain everything very clearly to both of us so we could come to a mutually agreeable arrangement.

Mediation
Posted by anonymous
March 26, 2026
Hired Attorney

Nancy is an extremely skilled and professional divorce mediator. Her knowledge and expertise helped guide us to a reasonable and well-considered resolution that was the right decision for us. While divorce is inherently stressful and emotionally charged, her kind and steady approach makes mediation move smoothly.

Mediation
Posted by Daniel
March 17, 2026
Hired Attorney

I had the opportunity to work with Nancy during my mediation process and cannot speak highly enough of the experience. She demonstrated exceptional professionalism, clarity, and care in guiding us through what is often a complex and emotional process. Nancy has a remarkable ability to bring structure and calm to difficult conversations. She ensured everything was clearly explained, that both parties felt heard, and that we remained focused on productive outcomes. Her steady, thoughtful approach made what could have been overwhelming feel organized and manageable. What stood out most was her balance of professionalism and empathy. She remained fair and objective while recognizing the human side of the situation. I am truly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her.

 
Mediation
Posted by anonymous
March 07, 2026
Hired Attorney

Nancy made the process easy and flexible for appointments due to work schedules. She took her time to review the documents at the appointment without being rushed with any questions. I was happy with her service.

Mediation
Posted by Emily
October 27, 2023
Hired Attorney

Excellent mediator and attorney. Nancy is knowledgeable, professional, and a skilled mediator at making all parties feel heard and valued. Nancy is also very responsive and will return calls and emails promptly. I highly recommend anyone to work with Nancy!

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Posted by anonymous
February 06, 2022
Hired Attorney

working with Nancy was a pleasure , for she was very knowledgable and compassionate of the subjects and was very willing to go above and beyond. If she didn't know the answer immediately she would find out and respond back asap. I am very glad Nancy was on my side for I knew after my first consultation I felt I was was in very good hands to move forward.

 
Response from Nancy
February 06, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was my pleasure working with you.
Mediation
Posted by Tania
January 01, 2022
Hired Attorney

After making numerous phone calls to secure an attorney, we hired Nancy to be our mediator, draw up our legal separation agreement and then file the divorce with the court. I could immediately hear the kindness in her voice. The process went amazingly smooth. She always responded promptly via email or phone. Nancy is a very intelligent and thorough attorney and her compassion for her clients is genuine.

 
Response from Nancy
January 01, 2022
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. I wish you all the best.
Mediation
Posted by anonymous
February 26, 2021
Hired Attorney

I am so grateful to have had Nancy's help to guide my husband and me through our separation process. What could have been a very painful, messy, and costly process was relatively smooth and fast - with Nancy's assistance, we were able to complete our separation agreement in a matter of weeks and at a minimal expense. And I should emphasize that Nancy is patient, professional, and understanding. No one likes to air their dirty laundry, but with Nancy, I never felt judged.

 
Response from Nancy
February 26, 2021
I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It was an honor assisting you and your husband. I wish you all the best.
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
November 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

Nancy is an exceptional attorney. Not only is she smart and thorough, but she is also comforting and patient, and got me through an awful time in my life.

Response from Nancy
November 23, 2020
Thank you for your kind review. I wish you all the best.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 2
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
  • Other 9
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
    • Unbundled Legal Services
    • Advising Clients Who are Involved in Mediation and Reviewing Agreements
    • Drafting Family Court Petitions
    • Researching Legal Issues
    • Ghostwriting Letters
    • Preparing Clients to Represent Themselves in Court

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, New York
    Memberships

    - New York State Bar Association- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

    - CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc.(Board Member 2018 - Present) - CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals, Inc. (President 2019 - Present) - Central New York Women's Bar Association- Onondaga County Bar Association (Member, ADR Task Force)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Syracuse University
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Summa Cum Laude
    Other Education
    Syracuse University
    Class of 1987
    B.S.
    Summa Cum Laude
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Nancy L. Giardina was admitted in 1995 to the State of New York.
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    Yes, Nancy L. Giardina has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Nancy L. Giardina will accept Discover, Visa, American Express and MasterCard.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Nancy L. Giardina attended Syracuse University.