Meredith Anne Coleman Challender

Meredith Anne Coleman Challender, General Attorney in Tarrytown, New York

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on General, Insurance, and Employment

PartneratKissel Straton & Wilmer LLP

Tarrytown, NY

Practicing general in Tarrytown since 2006.

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Years practicing
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Meredith Anne Coleman Challender is a partner based in Tarrytown, NY. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Employment. Meredith has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP.

Based in
Tarrytown, NY
Experience
over 20 years
Known for
General · Insurance · Employment
  • Handles General, Insurance, and Employment matters from Tarrytown, NY.
  • Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Meredith Anne Coleman Challender: Meredith Anne Coleman Challender is a partner based in Tarrytown, NY. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Employment. Meredith has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Meredith Anne Coleman Challender

Meredith concentrates on general, insurance, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meredith handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Tarrytown, New York

Meredith takes general matters in Tarrytown, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Tarrytown, New York

Meredith takes insurance matters in Tarrytown, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Tarrytown, New York

Meredith takes employment matters in Tarrytown, 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 Meredith agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Meredith Anne Coleman Challender — Over 20 years of New York general experience

Meredith Anne Coleman Challender is a partner based in Tarrytown, NY. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Employment. Meredith has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP.

Meredith Anne Coleman Challender is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance coverage, reinsurance and 4 other areas of law. Meredith received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, College of Human Ecology in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years. Meredith practices at Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP in Tarrytown, NY.

How Meredith handles general matters

Meredith Anne Coleman Challender is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance coverage, reinsurance and 4 other areas of law. Meredith received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, College of Human Ecology in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years. Meredith practices at Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP in Tarrytown, NY.

The kind of cases Meredith takes

Meredith reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, insurance, and employment matters in Tarrytown and the surrounding New York area.

Credentials

Meredith Anne Coleman Challender's legal education and bar admissions

  • Pace University School of Law

    J.D. · 2006

  • Cornell University, College of Human Ecology

    B.S. · 2003

Jurisdictions

Meredith's state bar admissions

  • Georgia

    2017 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    2007 · ACTIVE

  • Connecticut

    2006 · ACTIVE

Meredith studied at J.D. in Pace University School of Law and B.S. in Cornell University, College of Human Ecology.

Law school and academic background

Meredith completed J.D. in Pace University School of Law and B.S. in Cornell University, College of Human Ecology. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Meredith runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Meredith's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Connecticut and American Bar Associations Westchester Women's Bar Association

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Locations

Meredith Anne Coleman Challender's office in Tarrytown

Meredith's primary office is at 580 White Plains Road, 5th Floor, Tarrytown, NY, 10591. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kissel Straton & Wilmer LLP

580 White Plains Road, 5th Floor

Tarrytown, NY 10591

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Hiring guide

How to hire Meredith Anne Coleman Challender — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Meredith charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meredith'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; Meredith will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Tarrytown, New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Meredith

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Meredith confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Meredith Anne Coleman Challender

  • How much does it cost to hire Meredith for a general case?

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

  • Does Meredith offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do general cases in New York typically take?

    Simple general 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. Meredith gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Meredith take my case if I'm outside Tarrytown?

    Meredith 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 — Meredith 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 Meredith?

    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. Meredith will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Meredith accepting new general clients right now?

    Meredith'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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