Barbara Janet Schaffer

I first contacted and consulted with Barbara Schaffer in the spring of 2018. Immediately after meeting her, I hired her as my lawyer. Barbara worked actively with me through two+ years in an unconventional custody process. We wound up with an order that I am very happy with--and that protected both m...e and my kid from the stress of a full-on battle, just as I hoped it would. Barbara is brilliant, deeply knowledgeable of the law (and psychology), aware of trends in decisions, and strategically astute. Barbara was empathetic, patient, and good-humored (having someone you can laugh with in difficult moments is a godsend). She was also very direct and realistic—she never promised results that would be impossible. I still consider her my lawyer, and I consult with her whenever new issues arise. Finally: I was sent to Barbara by a friend who did have a bitter and challenging divorce case in court and came away from it completely pleased and relieved. Now I always send people to Barbara when divorce, separation, custody, or child support issues come up in their lives.

Ms. Schaffer was a great resource in helping to solve a custody change. Our engagement began with Barbara listening to my story, and followed through being responsive, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. Barbara's approach was exactly what I had hoped to find.. high integrity.. a sense of fairness to all... sides.. and the utmost priority given to my child. I felt from the first conversation that I wanted to be represented by Barbara and that we would work well together.

Divorce which is Barbara Schaffer’s specialty is never easy. Having said that I am not sure there are enough superlatives to describe Ms. Schaffer. Barbara handled my divorce and child custody cases with such expertise that my exwife refers Barbara to friends. Additionally Barbara unlike many attorne...ys bills fairly and only for the actual time needed to represent you. I am an actual client of Barbara’s not a personal friend. Richard Brooklyn NY