Oran Kaufman

Oran Kaufman

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 37 years

Mediation Lawyer at Amherst, MA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Family, Guardianship ... +5 more

417 West Street, Suite 110, Amherst, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Law and Mediation Office of Oran E. Kaufman

417 West Street, Suite 110, Amherst, MA, 01002-3818

Amherst Mediation Services

417 West Street, Suite 110, Amherst, MA, 01002

Law Offices of Oran Kaufman

Greenfield, Greenfield, MA, 01002

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Oran Kaufman's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gail | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank you Oran!

Oran is an excellent attorney -- I could've never gone through my divorce without his professional opinions, his advocacy for me and his clarity. He made doable what I viewed as a serious challenge. He brought peace to the chaos of the experience. Thank you Oran!

Posted by Jeanne | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent help in Separtion Mediation

Oran Kaufman was invaluable in our journey to reaching a separation agreement. He was thoughtful, understanding, and kind in his guidance.  He was very knowledgeable and helped us through the entire process.  He was always available for questions and responded quickly.  He was a good listener and was... able to help us solidify our thoughts into a coherent agreement. I highly recommend Oran for a mediated separation/divorce.

Posted by Sarah | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Respectful, knowledgeable and fair!

We engaged Oran to assist us with mediating our separation and eventually filing for divorce and he was terrific! He is very knowledgeable and walked us through the entire process, explaining everything and helping us to reach an agreement that met our needs. Most importantly, he listened and was r...espectful and fair to both of us - he really worked with us and helped us get through a sad and difficult time.

Posted by Dee | December 25, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Oran is the best!

Oran Kaufman is helping me get through a very difficult and emotional divorce. He not only knows his stuff, but is a clear communicator and a great listener who keeps me aware of everything he does. He gives options for me to think about, and we work together on how to proceed. From day 1 I knew... he had my back. He is soft spoken and gets his point across to the other lawyer with respect and firmness. Not an easy thing to pull off. I see Oran as having the people skills of a good therapist, and the teaching skill of a law school professer. Because of his diligence and hard work , I will be ending this process with a fair settlement, and much more knowledge about Finances. What makes Oran extra special is he is also a compassionate and down to earth person I feel comfortable confiding in him and super lucky that I found him to represent me in my divorce. I can't recommend him enough.

Posted by Bob | September 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Oran Rocks!

When my soon to be "X" and I visited the courthouse to set our court date, the clerk asked us who was our mediator. We replied Oran Kaufman and she blurted out “Oh, he is excellent”. As she flipped through the paperwork Oran had prepped for us to fill out, she just nodded and nodded. Our Judge was... smiling and friendly (that I truly did not expect) and Oran had given us very specific instructions on how to present ourselves appropriately. Bottom line, the actual divorce proceedings were very easy and anti-climactic. Negotiating a divorce sucks. No way around it. But Oran is adept at finding the middle ground and keeping the conversation alive even when one or both parties freak out. I think he was a Guru in a past life. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

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Oran Kaufman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Oran is a well respected member of the family law mediation community. For many, he has made important contributions to helping families resolve their divorces peacefully. I endorse this lawyer. I endorse Oran Kaufman!"

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Doris Tennant

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Oran as a very knowledgeable and caring attorney and mediator. He is extremely thoughtful and his diligence as a lawyer is evident to me. If I were seeking a divorce lawyer or mediator, I would not hesitate to engage him."

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Vicki Shemin

Mediation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Oran Kaufman is an icon in the field of family mediation. He is held in high esteem by colleagues and clients alike. He has made significant contributions to the field of family law and dispute resolution. His character and professionalism are highly regarded by those who know him well."

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Les Wallerstein

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Best Lawyers in America- Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2014

John A. Fiske Award for Excellence, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

2013

Best laywers in America- Mediation, Best Laywers in America

2013

Advanced Practitioner, Academy of Professional Family Mediators

2011

Best lawyer- Mediation, Best Lawyer In America

2010

Best Lawyer- Mediation, Best Lawyer In America

2009

Best Lawyer- Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Community Service Award, Massachusetts Bar Association

2005

Advanced Practitioner, Association for Conflict Resolution

1997

Certification, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Law and Mediation Office of Oran E. Kaufman

1989 - 2004

Associate/Partner, Burres, Fidnick, Booth and Kaufman

1988 - 1989

Clerk, Massachusetts Superior Court

Associations

2013 - Present

Academy of Professional Family Mediators

Certification

2009 - Present

Best lawyer- Mediation

Hampshire County Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Member

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Member

Parents and Children in Transition

Clerk

Education

1988

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Academy of Professional Mediators Annual Conference Mediation Marketing

2014

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Divorce Mediation

2011

Divorce mediation Training 2011

Divorce Mediation Training

2010

MCLE Family Mediation Training- MCLE

Divorce Mediation

2010

Divorce Mediation Training- TMTC

Divorce Mediation Training

2010

Amherst Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Series

Conflict Resolution Training

2009

Family Law Mediation Training

Mediation

2008

Family Law Mediation Training- MCLE

Mediation Training

2008

Divorce Mediation Training

Divorce mediation

2008

Annual Conference

“Alzheimer's: Dispute Resolution Options When Family Disputes Arise

2006

Divorce Mediation Training

Divorce Mediation

2006

Annual Conference

Alzheimer's: Dispute Resolution Options When Family Disputes Arise

2004

American Bar Association

Using Parenting Coordinators to Resolve High Conflict Family Cases

2000

Annual Conference

On What Level are We Mediating

1998

Continuing Education

The Joy of Conflict

1998

Annual Conference

Superglue or Velcro: How to Get Unstuck During Mediation

1996

Continuing Legal Education Workshop

Updating Your Boilerplate

1996

Continuing Education

Practical Skills Workshop: Divorce Demystified

1996

Annual Conference

Drafting Separation Agreements: Can You be Neutral

1995

Panelist

Family Law Motion Practice

Publications

Languages

Hebrew

Spanish

Activity

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