Barbara Janet Schaffer

I am writing this review almost nine years after my divorce. Barbara has been on my mind recently though, since a couple of weeks ago I paid my final child support payment, and that marks the end of the long process of separating myself from my ex. I often think about how lucky I was, in that ...I got through the divorce and was able to both keep my house, and keep my pension intact. (Your mileage may vary!) This was due to Barbara's expert, patient, and tenacious lawyering, and it was her kindness that kept me sane through the whole affair. I have remarried and am very happy. The good life that my wife and I share now is due in a large part to the work that Barbara did for me. Hyperbole? Not really. I don't know where I would be now without having had her stewardship throughout the messy process of divorce. If you are going through divorce, it ain't easy. But keep the faith. And hire Ms. 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.

Barbara was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and understanding. She made a very difficult and painful divorce process easier and educated me on my rights and responsibilities. She checked in with me regularly and responded to my questions promptly. Thanks to her expertise, support, and advocacy... I was able to finally to end a toxic marriage.

Barbara was my attorney for a divorce case that took over two years to settle. Her advice was always sensible, creative, friendly, and moderate. She helped me end up with a settlement that is much more favorable than it could have been. Very importantly, Barbara does the work herself, unless it is in... the client's interest to use someone else for part of the case. This means she is always on top of the details of the case.

I was lucky. Barbara was referred to me by a buddy who is a lawyer himself. I feel bad for anyone whos has to seek out an attorney cold turkey. The day I called Barbara she was able to meet me. When going through my case, she was kind but also very realistic. She went through my story and went to ...work right away. It took 19 months of a legal battle and Barbara never tired. She fought tooth and nail and was the reason I won. I am a single dad, and yes, the proceedings were daunting. However, Barbara was reassuring not only to me on a personal level, but, by seeing how she was handling the opposition, i was professionally put at ease. Barbara prides herself on knowing every little detail and uses them to seek out the truth. I trust her. Behind the scenes, she went to work and dug deep to defend me. I could not have asked for a better lawyer.