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Mary A Socha

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 55 years

Mediation Lawyer at West Springfield, MA
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

93 Van Deene Avenue, Suite 103, West Springfield, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 55 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1970

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mary A. Socha

93 Van Deene Avenue, Suite 103, West Springfield, MA, 01089-3223

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Mary A Socha's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely competent.

Mary represented me in a difficult divorce about five years ago. I'm sorry it's taken me this long to write about my experience with her. I have to say that hiring her was the best thing I did for myself and my family. I was very frightened about my prospects then and my ex was a difficult, combative... person who hired a difficult, combative lawyer. Mary brought a sense of peace and decorum to a crazy divorce. She is calm, professional and very easy to talk to. Most importantly she will NOT tell you what you want to hear. That's very important. She will give you the objective view of your situation. This is extremely helpful in getting everyone to a resolution. Do not hesitate to call her if you are in a difficult situation. You might find that it's not as bad as you think. She will absolutely steer you in the right direction.

Posted by Chet | March 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very compassionate understanding person and caring for the children in a separation

Attorney Socha has help myself and my children children through one of the toughest times in a parents life. A divorce and Adoption. My daughter after reaching the age of 18 wanted to adopt her new mom and Mary helped to make it a happy event in a area of law that sees so few Happy days. Thank you to... Mary and her staff for the great work they do with the focus on the kids who are the real victims in a divorce.

Posted by Donna | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Admirable and Very Capable Legal Representative

I feel compelled to share my comments on my numerous experiences over the years with local Mary Socha. Attorney Socha has aptly represented my legal interest in Massachusetts with the utmost concern and due diligence. Her advice has always been impartial. This has enabled me to consistently make inf...ormed legal decisions that have always been in my best interests.Mrs Socha has never pandered a response to a legal queston.I may not have liked her responses,but because of this integrity she has earned my respect. Attorney Socha professionalism,legal acumen and personal concern with that which is fair and just certainly places her ahead of many in her profession. Her courtroom demeanor and understanding of the law and the prpose of the judicial system is beyond reproach.Put simply, Attorney Socha is an admirable and very capable legal representative who enters a courtroom with the intent of doing what is right on behalf of her clients.

Posted by Robert | March 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gratitude

When evaluating an attorney to vigorously advocate on your behalf during a divorce and custody case you need to have an attorney experienced in family law and also have an intimate knowledge of judges and how they will adjudicate family law cases and lawyers on the other side of the case. Mary Socha... met and exceeded all of my expectations. Because of her, I was awarded full custody of my son and was the first man my particular judge ever awarded custody to. I owe a lot to Mary and forever in her debt. She is a wonderful, compassionate, effective and experienced attorney.

Posted by Carolynn | March 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Atty.Mary Socha/excellent at it's best

Mary Socha has been my family lawyer for over 15 yrs, always available,dependable/honest/fair*i have sent many clients to her/all have nothing but praise*I will continue to hire her for any legal problems in my future with no hesitation

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Associations

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Director

Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Member

Education

1970

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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