Tara C Schoff

Tara C Schoff

4.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Portsmouth, NH
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

155 Fleet St., Portsmouth, NH

About Tara

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

Divorce; post-divorce; custody; restraining orders

29 years

90%
Litigation 10%

Civil litigation

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 27 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Schoff & Reardon, PLLC

155 Fleet St., Portsmouth, NH, 03801

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Tara C Schoff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Attorney Schoff is tough, honest, and dependable. She was recommended to me to sort out a difficult divorce and custody plan. In our first consultation, she laid things out very clearly, letting me know all the options available and tailoring a game plan for the specifics of my case. This process all...owed me to make the most informed decision that optimized costs and time. She got me to the desired outcome and I couldn't be happier with her services. I would highly recommend without reservation.

Posted by Rachel | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonder Woman

My ex hired a bulldog and I was in pieces after things went south and got to a level where mediation was no longer going to be an option. I found Tara online and she quickly familiarized herself with the details of my case. From start to finish, I totally felt like I was in good hands. Her clear expe...rtise on what I was going through kept me calm during the most chaotic period of my life. She represented me strongly and tactfully. Tara took an uphill battle case and gave me a result that exceeded my highest hopes. I was thrilled with the way she successfully navigated the mess that was my situation. I came out the other side with a great alimony agreement and sole custody of my two young daughters. Thank you for everything!!

Posted by Tom | November 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely helpful in a difficult case

I hired Tara in the midst of a contentious divorce after being totally dismayed with my previous attorney's handling of things. Ultimately, Tara helped me to the best possible outcome and I could not be more pleased with how things ended. During the whole process, I was kept in the loop. Tara was upf...ront about the realistic outcomes, transparent and fair about costs, and a responsive communicator. I felt comfortable during the whole process that she was working diligently and in my best interests. I highly recommend Tara to anyone looking for effective and compassionate legal counsel.

Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Doesn't advocate for you

I engaged Tara for a divorce with 3 children. Throughout the process she was evasive and never directly answered questions. During mediation and through settlement she did not advocate for me and she pressured me to settle. Well, because of her I agreed to an idiotic child support order that preve...nts me from even getting a mortgage. She gave terrible advice and is not your advocate.

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Tara C Schoff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katharine Phinney

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Schoff is a hard working and compassionate attorney who I have known for many years and would highly recommend. I absolutely endorse this attorney."

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Ian Reardon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tara is one of the most knowledgeable divorce and family law attorneys that I have met. She has had great success in both litigation and settlement negotiations."

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Ralph Barbagallo

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Schoff & Reardon, PLLC

1997 - 2014

Litigation Attorney, Tober Law Offices, PA

1996 - 1997

Litigation Attorney, Baker & Hostetler

1995 - 1996

Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. District Court, E.D. Virginia

Associations

2014 - Present

New Hampshire Bar- DOVE project

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - Present

Rockingham County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

Rockingham County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

New Hampshire Association for Justice

Member

1998 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Attorney

2015 - 2016

Rockingham County Bar Association

President

2013 - 2014

Charles C. Doe American Inn of Court

Member

2012 - 2015

Rockingham County Bar Association

Vice President

Education

1995

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Divorce Litigation From Start To Finish Divorce

2015

Annual Family Law Forum Alimony and Child Support

Publications

2014

New Hampshire Bar News Rockingham County Bar

Languages

English

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