Polly Nicole Passonneau

Polly Nicole Passonneau is an attorney at Polly N. Passonneau, P.C., located in New York, New York. She brings over 30 years of legal experience to her practice, with a focus on matrimonial and family law, commercial litigation, and criminal defense. Known for her efficiency, clarity and principled representation, she is frequently recommended by former adversaries, clients and colleagues alike. Her professionalism and results-driven advocacy have earned her wide recognition throughout the legal community.

Ms. Passonneau holds a Juris Doctor and a master’s degree in comparative literature from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned her A.B. cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis and holds a Diplôme 2ème from l’Université de Strasbourg in France. She began her career as an assistant district attorney in Kings County, then practiced with prestigious firms. After serving as a partner at a reputed law firm, she returned to lead her own firm.

Admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York, Ms. Passonneau is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Her litigation experience includes appearances in every court within New York City, as well as in Nassau, Suffolk and Rockland counties. She has also argued appeals in both the state appellate courts and the federal appellate bench.

Ms. Passonneau is committed to making a difference beyond the courtroom. She serves as a member of both the New York County Lawyers Association Matrimonial Committee and the New York State Bar Association Matrimonial Committee. Her dedication to legal excellence has earned her an AV Preeminent peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell*, a testament to her integrity and skill. 

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