About Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Waller is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both New York and California. She was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1985 and to the California State Bar in 1990, holding bar number 147702. Her license is currently in active status in both states. Ms. Waller serves as the Director, Managing Shareholder, and General Counsel at Feinberg & Waller, A Professional Corporation, a family law firm located in Calabasas, California. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, focusing primarily on family law matters.
Ms. Waller earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Hofstra University, majoring in Communications with a specialty in Journalism. She also attended Nassau Community College, where she studied Criminal Justice in 1979. These educational experiences have equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal and communication skills, which she applies in her legal practice.
Throughout her extensive career, Ms. Waller has concentrated on family law, handling cases involving divorce, child custody, and other related matters. She has been involved in all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and trials. Her role at Feinberg & Waller involves overseeing the firm's operations and providing strategic guidance on complex family law cases, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive and effective legal representation.
Ms. Waller is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. She has been a member of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section and the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Family Law Section. Additionally, she is involved with the Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University, the National Charity League, Inc., the Cowboy Lawyers Association, and the Center Theatre Group, a non-profit organization. These affiliations reflect her commitment to both her professional development and community engagement.
In her role at Feinberg & Waller, Ms. Waller leads a team of attorneys who are effective negotiators and skilled litigators. The firm's approach is collaborative, with regular meetings to strategize on case management, discovery plans, and case advancement. This team-oriented strategy ensures that cases move forward toward successful resolutions, demonstrating Ms. Waller's dedication to excellence in family law practice.
