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The ever changing family in the twenty-first century requires professionals to practice with both humanity and skill. Sherri Donovan is the owner of her own law firm since 1988, providing representation in a professional, caring, and assertive manner. Sherri is a legal medicine woman using the best methods to fit your specific situation. She is skilled at mediation, collaborative law, parent coordination, negotiation and litigation. Ms. Donovan also acts as a consultant to assist other attorneys.
Sherri Donovan & Associates, P.C. is a law firm which focuses in all areas of matrimonial and family law. We handle matters related to divorce, separation, annulment, marriage, domestic partnerships, child custody and parental access (visitation), child support, maintenance (alimony/spousal support), property distribution, same sex relationships, assisted reproductive technologies, children’s issues including special needs, pre-nuptial agreements, post-marriage agreements, post-divorce proceedings, neglect/abuse proceedings, domestic violence, international family issues, and appeals. We are most familiar with the courts in New York City.
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Acquired: 1986
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305 Broadway, Suite 555, New York, NY, 10007
22 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Case Results
Posted by alisa | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
horrible lawyer
i came to help with a divorce. Sherri could not care less about me or my divorce just about charging my credit card. She was so unprofessional. she would not go to court and cancel the court dates telling me she wants more money. she never filed a motion for child support, she never file a motion for...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2018 | Divorce & Separation
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Ms. Donovan charged me a $5000 retainer which was completely depleted merely filing the divorce action. She wasn't interested in my circumstances whatsoever only my husband's net worth statement ($3Million) After reviewing his statement , she wanted another $20,000 for legal fees. She showed up la...
I advocated strongly for you but the comments concerning the billing are inaccurate.
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Caring Professional
I had the great privilege of hiring Sherri Donovan as my divorce mediator. I say privilege because it is not every day one finds a caring, compassionate and expert professional in an emotionally devastating time. I wanted a fair settlement honoring myself and the years spent with my husband. She was...
Posted by Sam | September 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Trustworthy lawyer, with reasonable fees, very thorough
Sherri Donovan, has been a tremendous help to me during my divorce. She gave expert and wise advice that protected me with my children and finances. She was a pleasure to work with during this difficult period.
Posted by O'neil | August 12, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Top New York City divorce attorney.
In June 2011, I retained the services of an attorney to take care of my divorce. June 2013 I was getting absolutely nowhere with this firm. I remembered writing down a telephone number I heard on the radio for an attorney about 2 years earlier. I called the number and got Sherri Donavan's office. I ...
"Sherri Donovan is a tenacious and a highly regarded Family Law attorney with many years of experience in New York. I first met Sherri Donovan after attending one of her continuing legal education seminars she conducts regularly for the New York City Bar for New York licensed attorneys. Sherri is a fierce advocate for her family law clients and is very mindful of the impact family litigation has on the family and children. When representing clients, Sherri uses her extensive family law experience and develops holistic legal solution for her clients. I highly recommend Sherri to clients who need a Family law attorney in New York."
"Sherri is a caring, knowledgeable and formidable adversary. While she has her client's best interests as her first priority, she is trustworthy and does her best to conclude a case in a reasonable manner with opposing counsel if feasible."
"Sherri is a compassionate woman who genuinely cares about her clients. She has a modern take on life. Smart and a pleasure to work with."
"I am very pleased to endorse Sherri Donovan. We have worked together on a complex matter. I have recommended her and the client was most pleased with her attention and results."
"Sherri was my adversary in a bitterly contested case and worked effectively with me to find a way to amicably resolve the matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sherri and I were involved in a hotly contested, emotionally charged, high net worth matter that never would have been resolved without her knowledge and expertise. Thanks Sherri!"
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2012
Sylvia B. Garland Award, New York City Bar Association
2012
Certified Mediator, New York State Bar Association
2012
Parent Coordinator, New York State Bar Association
N/A
Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship,
1988 - Present
President, Sherri Donovan & Associates PC
2011 - 2018
Professor of Family Law, Adelphi University
2010 - 2018
Neutral Evaluator, State Bar of New York
2009 - Present
Art Helping LifePresident
1995 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
1987 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
1987 - Present
New York County Bar AssociationMember
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
The History of Federal and State Laws Affecting Same-Sex Couples
2012
Thorny Issues in International Divorce
2012
Special Needs Children and Divorce
2012
Intro to Divorce Law
2012
Matrimonial Trial Preparation and Strategy
2001
English
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