Kerri E. Bianchi Passarella
About
Kerri E. Bianchi Passarella, Esq., is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC and has extensive experience handling a wide range of legal matters.
EDUCATION & LEGAL CAREER
Ms. Bianchi Passarella earned her Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College and completed her law degree at St. John’s University, where she honed the writing and advocacy skills that have been integral to her career. Kerri worked as a solo practitioner specializing in divorce and family law in Nassau County, New York before she relocated to the Raleigh area in North Carolina. There she became a certified mediator and successfully handled over two thousand cases in many practice areas. She continued her legal career remotely by litigating special education matters for the NYC Department of Education before joining the team at the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC.
Throughout her career, Kerri has focused primarily on family and matrimonial law. She has represented clients in all phases of matrimonial and family court actions. She has advocated for hundreds of children involved in Family and Supreme Court proceedings, addressing issues like neglect, termination of parental rights, juvenile delinquency and PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) cases. Her experience includes education law and advocating for children with special needs.
Kerri is a persuasive litigator who also has extensive experience in case assessment and peaceful resolution through mediation. She passionately supports diverse client interests, working diligently to analyze case merits and propel positive resolutions to complex matters.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Legal separation
- High net worth divorce
- Equitable distribution
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Spousal support
Grandparents' rights - Child abuse and neglect
- Domestic violence and orders of protection
- Relocation cases
- And more...
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York
US Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
US Court of Federal Claims.
EDUCATION
St. John’s University, New York, New York - 1990
Juris Doctorate
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts - 1988
B.A., English
Minor, Medieval History
Minor, Theology
NC Dispute Resolution Commission Certifications for Mediation
- Superior Court 2015-2018
- District Court for Family Financial Actions 2016-2018
- District Court for Criminal Court Actions 2018-present
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Family Law Section
- Trial Lawyers Section