Sari Martin Friedman

Sari was highly recommended to me by someone who had a great experience with her as her lawyer. For some reason, I did not at all get the same treatment that this woman had and others who left great reviews had. She was not very prepared for court. She forgot to present the very basics like a financi...al affidavit. She never even mentioned it to me and it was asked for by the judge and the opposing side. It was almost impossible to get her to pay attention to my case and to help me prepare, until the same day or night before. She would not speak to me until the day before my court dates. My case was an international one which required her to be knowledgable about how my supporting documents needed to be notarized. I asked her for her guidance in how to make sure that my documents will be accepted in court. She said she didn't know. To look it up myself. I did my best, but the opposing counsel knew and she did not, and so none of my documents were accepted that I had spent a lot of money on notarizing by lawyers in my country. She dropped the ball on the very basics and it made all the difference in my case. And when it was apparent that she dropped the ball, she never acknowledged or apologized. She tried blaming things on me. She was also very impatient, curt, rude and several times just demeaning to me when I spoke with her to consult on the best way to move forward. One thing that Sari never ever forgot, was money. Every conversation started and ended with money. She has no mercy when it comes to that. I am writing this review only so that other people in my situation, who are scraping every single penny to pay for very important legal fees, and who are in the middle of high stakes divorce/child support cases, do not get caught in the same situation. Her services were nowhere near worth the money she charged. Though she did show up to court and argued on my behalf, she was so unprepared with my documents that I lost my case. I am happy that she came through for others. I just have no idea why I did not merit the same standard of service.

Sari Friedman represented me in my divorce! Both she and her entire office were available to me at any times that I needed them. Sari has a vast understanding of the field of divorce and family law and was able to move my case along with expertise and speed. The prices charged were fair and I receive...d honest advice on what to expect as the case progressed to trial and closing! If you are looking for the best in every facet of divorce and family law I would highly recommend the offices of Sari Friedman! This is especially so as I had started at another law firm where my case Sat for 6 months with no movement, empty promises and money that was wasted!

I cannot say enough good things about Friedman & Friedman. Going through a divorce is horrible but having an attorney that provides expertise, guidance, and patience makes the ordeal a bit less painful. The firm of Friedman& Friedman provide all of those things. Sari Friedman is a no-nonsense at...torney who tells you what you can expect not just what you want to hear. She prepares you to deal with the financial aspects of the process by letting you know what the law is and what possible mitigations exist for your individual case. She is a seasoned attorney and her experience and reputation are invaluable. She also has a staff that is marvelous and if you are lucky enough to have her assign Jennifer Moran to your case you will be in the hands of someone who is organized, efficient, experienced and supportive. She is able to deal with the most difficult and frustrating of opposing counsel and protects her clients interest all the way. She gives you her legal advice but accepts that you will make your own decisions when it comes to what you can live with or cannot accept. While no one will ever be 100% happy with what the courts decide in terms of maintenance, division of property, etc. or how settlement negotiations play out, you have the best chance of getting the best possible outcome when you have the law firm of Friedman & Friedman as your attorney. I am forever grateful to Sari and Jennifer for the representation, diligence, guidance and support they provided to me during my divorce proceedings. I recommend them highly to anyone, man or woman, that finds themselves at threshold of divorce.

Sari heads a firm that focuses on empowering its clients without wasting time or mincing words with both her clients and opposing counsel. She is a no-nonsense, composed, astute and forward-thinking advocate for her clients, especially for fathers whose parenting rights have been violated by their ch...ildren's mothers. I switched to Sari from other representation when my case was being dragged along and my parenting time severely limited for five months due to false allegations. In custody cases for many dads, 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 of my daughter was restored. Sari worked with the opposing attorney -- someone doing her best to perpetuate and prolong our custody proceedings -- to help us reach an agreement out of court. Her firm is expensive but does not nickel-and-dime you -- you'll get more than what you are paying for. Her staff is respondent and allowed me to work hands-on with paralegals in drafting petitions. Her associate Latonia Early also jumped in to quickly get up to speed on our case when my daughter's mom and her attorney continued to hinder reaching any finality to our holiday and vacation schedule. At this point Sari had the foresight to file a petition to move our case from county court to Supreme Court to have a better chance at getting a more fair hearing, and was she granted her request despite opposition from opposing counsel. Sari also will not stoop to the level of other dirty-tactic attorneys in going head-to-head with them, helping to establish and maintain credibility and respect amongst others important to this process such as law guardians and parent coordinators. She works with integrity and backs her reputation as an advocate for Father's Rights with well-attended pro-bono monthly meetings often led by her capable partner and daughter Andrea. For all those fathers out there seeking representation in their uphill battles against and usually unfavorable court system, I would not retain an attorney until first consulting with Sari.

Sari was recommended to me after my case stalled with another firm. She immediately investigated my case and understood thoroughly what was going on, what my positions were and what I needed. She and her team were adept at understanding the nuances and facts of my case and have fought fiercely and t...irelessly to already settle a difficult custody case on my behalf. Not only does Sari know the law inside out, she will also explain it to you as it relates to your case to help you make the right decisions, she does not waste time, and she is in it to win for you. I highly recommend Sari to you if you are looking for the best of the best!