Natalie S. French
About Natalie S. French
Natalie S. French is a lawyer based in Ithaca, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Natalie S. French is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Ithaca, New York
- Family Law
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Hancock Estabrook LLP
Education: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Ithaca, NY
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