Jessica L. Vinall Direct Phone: 845-486-6882 jvinall@mccm.com

Education:
C. W. Post College of Long Island University, B.A. 1983, magna cum laude, Phi Alpha Theta
Albany Law School of Union University J.D. 1986

Admitted to Practice:
New York, 1987
US District Court, Southern District of New York, 1988
US District Court, Northern District of New York, 1987

Affiliations:
Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce Association
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Dutchess County Bar Association (Assistant Treasurer, 1992-1993; Treasurer, 1993-1995; Vice President 1995-1997;  President 1997-1998)
New York State Bar Association
Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association

Civic:
Former member of the Board of Directors of Rehab Programs, Inc. (Board President, 1993-1996)
Former member of the Board of Directors of the former Girl Scouts of Dutchess County (President and Chair, December 2005-October 2007)
Member of the Board of Trustees of the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historical Association

Family Law:
Jessica Vinall has been representing litigants in all types of family law issues for over 20 years in Supreme Court and Family Court.  This includes representation in matters of divorce, separation, custody, visitation, support, grandparent visitation and adoptions.

Collaborative Divorce:
Jessica has experience in the innovative field of collaborative divorce where a team of professionals, including attorneys, financial specialists and mental health practioners, work with a couple collaboratively so the spouses can reach agreement on issues such as equitable distribution, support, parenting plans and the like.

Residential Real Estate:
Jessica has represented purchasers and sellers in all phases of residential real estate transactions.  She has also worked closely with numerous banks, credit unions and other lenders in all aspects of residential lending.

Jessica and her husband, also an attorney and lifelong local resident, reside in the City of Poughkeepsie with their two children.  Jessica enjoys golf, gardening, and reading.

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