Sari Martin Friedman

When I first spoke with Sari Friedman during our initial consultation, I could tell that she was intelligent and very experienced. The time wasn't right when I first consulted with her to bring her into my case, as there were still matters pending in another state which she couldn't help me with due to jurisdiction, but as soon as it was possible for proceedings to begin in the state of New York, I called Sari and retained her firm. She and Laraib Butt, a partner at the firm, did an excellent job in bringing closure to my fairly complex custody case that was most favorable to me, ensuring that I will have primary custody of my two young children. They were consistently responsive and professional and handled every aspect of my case with precision and care. They kept their strategy focused on collaborative resolution and their arguments limited to what was in the best interest of my children, without resorting to he said/she said mudslinging tactics like a lot of other firms do in order to keep you paying big legal bills. I highly recommend hiring Friedman & Friedman and working with Sari and her team!

Sari took time out of her busy day to get back to me with any questions and/or concerns I was facing at that moment. She is dedicated with her work, and shows compassion for others. I am grateful!

Was confused and lost until i met Sari on one of her virtual Father's Right meetings on the last Thursday of every month Sometime last year June. She answered all my questions and was extremely knowledgeable . She was frank and honest. Eventually, when i had my consultations with her, i decided to retain her firm and "oh boy , that's one of the best decisions" i have ever had to make thus far". My representation by Crystal Parnell was not only professional, she treated me as though i was the only client she had. She showed empathy, listened to what i had to say and never, at any point did i feel rushed. Crystal will always return my emails and phone calls promptly. Not to mention the fact that , she is fierce and well vested in child custody cases. I am glad Crystal and Sari were on my side because they represented me very well and i am happy with the legal service /representation that was provided me. The office staff were also very professional anytime i will call the office. Even though , i never met Jason, he was very professional in his emails and to Sari, the staff in general and CRYSTAL in particular, thank you , thank you for fighting for me and encouraging me when i wanted to give up. I will recommend Sari's law firm without hesitation to anyone

Sari Friedman I consider myself extremely lucky to have had Sari as my divorce attorney and I am eternally grateful to her for getting my case to a quick resolution. We all know divorce is never an easy option for anyone. It was only because of Sari’s professionalism and dedication that I was able to procure the best possible divorce agreement. Sari took the time to explain all the implications of legal matters in order to secure a fair division of property and assets through professional negotiation. Sari and her staff worked tirelessly and endlessly to support me through the process in order for me to come out on the right side. I highly recommend Sari for representation as a divorce attorney.

Sari heads a firm that focuses on empowering its clients without wasting time or mincing words with her clients and opposing counsel. She's a composed, astute and forward-thinking advocate -- especially for fathers whose parental rights and parenting time have been violated and compromised, and most importantly for the children whose "daddy-daughter" relationships have been compromised as well. I switched to Sari from other representation after my case had been dragged along and my parenting time severely limited for five months due to false allegations. This is the equivalent of being guilty until proven innocent or, at best, what I call "parental purgatory." Hardly a month after retaining Sari, however -- and at our first court appearance together -- my joint custody was reestablished and my parental rights restored. Sari's staff is respondent and allowed me to work hands-on with paralegals in drafting our proposed parenting agreement. It is important to note that a joint custody agreement doesn't guarantee the non-residential parent that his/her parenting time will be honored. This became a reality for me when my daughter's mom often failed to adhere to our schedule. And this is why every custody agreement must be extremely detailed when it comes to specificity of parenting time. Sari had the foresight to file a petition to move our case to Supreme Court rather than linger at the county level, and our request was granted by the Supreme Court despite opposition from opposing counsel. So after more deliberation -- including an out-of-court "four-way" meeting between Sari/me and mother/opposing counsel at Sari's efficiently run and comfortable Garden City office -- we established a new, airtight parenting-time agreement signed by both parties, once again avoiding trial. For all those dads out there seeking representation in uphill battles against a court system often unfavorable to fathers -- specifically in NY state -- I would not consider retaining another attorney until first consulting with Sari. My coparenting relationship is now better than I ever could have imagined. There is no escaping accountability with Sari on your side, and one should never put a price tag on piece of mind.