Meredith Ann Stratford

Meredith Ann Stratford

4.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dedham, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Probate

30 Eastbrook Road., Suite 401, Dedham, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2014

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

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No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Meredith A. Stratford

30 Eastbrook Road., Suite 401, Dedham, MA, 02026

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Meredith Ann Stratford's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carla | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Quick and Efficient

Meredith helped me remove my child from the state as quickly as she could. I have a complex case and it was time sensitive. We also ran into a few delays from the court, but Meredith advocated for us to a higher extent than most would. She is personable and very knowledgeable. As a current client, I... recommend Meredith to anyone.

Posted by Barbara | March 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Estate planning

I hired Meredith to represent me in my divorce and also to do my estate plan after my divorce was finalized. She is bright, intelligent, caring and compassionate. She always replied to my emails promptly and was able to explain complex aspects of my case in a way that made sense to me. She also too...k a lot of time to ask me questions which helped make a huge difference in the outcome of my case. Meredith is easily the most knowledgeable and honest lawyer that I've dealt with. After my divorce was final, she helped me prepare an estate plan. Knowing that my children would be protected if anything were to happen to me gave me great piece of mind! Meredith made a difficult period much easier for me. If you are going through a divorce or need an estate plan I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Marian | November 30, 2014 | Real Estate

Very Professional, Responsive and Calm

I worked with Meredith on a real estate transaction; everything went smoothly and without a hitch. Since I had to be on the other side of the U.S. for the upcoming holiday, Meredith was my proxy on the day the home sale closed. She not only was very responsive, but also was a good communicator, sta...ying in close touch with me, my agent and the buyer's attorney. I especially appreciated Meredith's professional, but personable demeanor. Based on prior experiences I have had with attorneys, Meredith is very timely in her feedback and follow up on issues. The Dedham office also provides convenient access since it is located above the bank building; ample space is available in the parking lot, depending on time of day. I only wish I had worked with Meredith earlier when I had an terrible situation mismanaged by two other attorneys who were poor communicators and wasted my time. If the opportunity presented itself, I wouldn't hesitate to work with Meredith again!

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent representation!

Meredith is an amazing lawyer. She is quite skilled at both family law and estate planning. She deftly handled every aspect of the always confusing and often challenging divorce process. No divorce is ever easy, but mine was particularly complex, involving enforcement of a prenuptial agreement my ...ex and I signed in another state over 20 years ago and a complicated co-parenting situation. In short my case required a great breadth of knowledge. Her ability to not only understand and apply the law but to also effectively manage all the personalities involved was nothing short of astonishing. In addition, Meredith has cultivated a network of highly skilled specialists who were always available when I needed them for an appraisal, tax analysis, etc. She is articulate, composed and highly professional both in and out of court. She truly made the impossible possible and now that my divorce is over, I look forward to having Meredith help with my estate plan.

Posted by Charlie B. | August 22, 2014 | Family

Looking for an excellent family law attorney? Look no further..

I could not be happier with the results Attorney Stratford was able to provide. As a Dad it is so difficult to get a fair shake in Massachusetts when it comes to family law situations. My only regret is not having her by my side in the court room in years past. I would highly recommend her to any dad.../mom looking for a skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney. I have had several attorneys in the past and now I just have one, Meredith Stratford, Esq.

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Meredith Ann Stratford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kron

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Meredith is an outstanding divorce attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Sarah Peterson

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have consulted on several cases with Meredith and I found her to be knowledgeable, caring, and responsive."

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Nicole Armstrong

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Stratford is a credit to the legal community. She advocates zealously on behalf of her clients, but is reasonable and able to achieve settlements that are in the client's best interest. I highly recommend her."

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Karen Castaneda

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with her on a case a several years ago and found her to be very knowledgeable, straightforward, and a passionate advocate for her client's interests. She was very understanding of her client's needs and worked diligently to try and meet them without being unreasonable."

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Catherine Good

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Stratford and I were opposing counsel on a case. I was very impressed with her knowledge of the law as well as with the professional manner in which she represented her client."

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Tammy Morell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is a very knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney. She provides legal advice in a practical and easy to understand manner. Her years of experience are demonstrated in her knowledge of the courtroom as well as her ability to handle settlements and complex or unique matters. Unlike some attorneys, I find her to be upfront when it comes to her billing, and feel she is always fair. I would highly recommend hiring Meredith to handle your legal matters."

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John O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Anthony Abdelahad

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is one of Massachusetts' foremost family law practitioners. Her practice is second to none in the region. I would highly endorse and recommend her services."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Meredith is one of the finest Family law attorneys in MA. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and I highly recommend her legal services."

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David Conforto

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is extremely detailed-oriented and strategic in her approach to estate planning. She's a great listener who takes the time to understand her clients' goals at the outset and then prepares an estate plan tailored to meet her clients objectives. Meredith has demonstrated time and time again that she's knowledgeable, dedicated, and a pleasure to work with. I continue to refer my clients to her as I receive nothing but positive feedback on their experience in working with her."

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Alisha Tomasino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Stratford and I had a very difficult case together several years ago. She was a strong, knowledgeable and effective advocate on behalf of her very difficult client."

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Sarah Peterson

Estate planning lawyer

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Jason Bolio

Litigation lawyer

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Nicole Armstrong

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Karen Castaneda

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Catherine Good

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Adam Avratin

Family lawyer

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Katherine Potter

Child custody lawyer

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Deirdre O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alisha Tomasino

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Meredith A. Stratford

Associations

2014 - Present

Norfolk County Bar Association

2014 - 2014

Boston Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Alimony - Short Term Marriage

Alimony and division of assets to wife.

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Education

2006

Suffolk Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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