Cheryl Lynn Sovern

Cheryl Lynn Sovern

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 19 years

Business Lawyer at Malta, NY
Practice Areas: Business, Lawsuits & Disputes, Employment & Labor

100 Saratoga Boulevard, Suite 37L, Malta, NY

About Cheryl

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Representation of start -ups and other small businesses from the organization of the company through to acting like an in-house counsel attorney, at a more afforable, flexible on call attorney for all business legal needs.

35%
Lawsuits and Disputes 35%

When negotiations and other dispute resolution methods are ineffective, it is necessary to commence and/or defend a civil action - this includes divorces and family court practice.

35%
Employment and Labor 30%

Provides additional non-litigation labor/employment assistance including review of severance agreements, preparation of severance agreements, preparation of employee handbooks and assisting HR personnel with everyday employment issues; Handling employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Sovern Law, PLLC

100 Saratoga Boulevard, Suite 37L, Malta, NY, 12020

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Cheryl Lynn Sovern's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jay | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

An Exceptional Attorney. And I do not use that phrase lightly.

Right now, you're probably reading these reviews and hoping that you find an attorney that fits the description you may have created in your head: professional, thorough, savvy, communicative, zealous to fight for you. You're lucky, because you've just found her. Cheryl is all of these, and so... much more. I've had a few attorneys represent me throughout my life, and I can say that the romanticized ideas about them are usually untrue. Generally, they exist on a spectrum from highly competent to laughably inept...with most of them landing closer to "inept". "C's get degrees" as the old college adage goes...and nowhere does this seem to be more true than when it concerns attorneys. Cheryl outshines them all. And that's not an exaggeration. I hired her to represent me in an employment matter: we had frequent brainstorming sessions, she educated me on the finer points of the law in my situation, sent me case law, responded quickly to all my emails and calls (sometimes less than a minute afterward) and believed in what I was trying to accomplish and the rationale behind it. Ultimately, we settled the matter out of court for a sum I'm very happy with. She is truly far above her peers. It is my privilege to recommend her wholeheartedly to you. “It had been her fortune to possess a finer mind than most of the persons among whom her lot was cast; to have a larger perception of surrounding facts and to care for knowledge that was tinged with the unfamiliar.” ― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady

Posted by Donna | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce updates that happened!

While my divorce was finalized a few years prior, I needed an attorney for changes, updates, and enforcing. Cheryl was communicative, supportive, and honest. I was so grateful she was there--I couldn't have done any of it without her.

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Cory Dalmata

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working on a family court matter with Cheryl as opposing counsel. She was well prepared, courteous and efficient in her advocacy for her client, and I look forward to having the opportunity to cross paths with her in the future."

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Edward Wilcenski

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Glenn Liebert

General practice lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Cheryl for several years now, and can confidently say that there are few attorneys (or people in general) who are as smart as she is. She is quite capable as both a negotiator and a fighter. But most of all, I recommend her because of two things you won't get from her - no pretense and no nonsense. If that doesn't tell you what you need to know, I don't what would."

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Anne Copps

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. she was extremely helpful, collaborative, and compassionate in the matter on which we worked."

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Jessica Vinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Meghan Deltry

Litigation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cheryl exhibits the up most professionalism and sensitivity when counseling clients during any legal matter. Cheryl constantly updates herself on the changing areas of the law and goes above and beyond to educate herself on any area that would help her client during their litigation. I would fully recommend Cheryl as a highly qualified litigation attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Client Counseling Competition Winner, Albany Law School

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney - Owner, Sovern Law, PLLC

2011 - 2019

Partner, DuCharme, Clark & Sovern, LLP

2006 - 2011

Associate, DuCharme, Harp & Clark, LLP

2006 - 2006

Intern, Saratoga County District Attorney's Office

2005 - 2005

Special Victims Unit - intern, Albany County District Attorney's Office

2002 - 2006

Law Clerk, Berger, DuCharme, Harp & Clark, LLP

1991 - 2002

Paralegal, Berger, DuCharme, Harp & Clark, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Adirondack Women's Bar Association

Secretary

2014 - Present

Gateway House of Peace

Corporate Counsel

New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section

New York State Bar Association - Law, Youth & Citizenship Section

Committee Member

2012 - 2015

Adirondack Women's Bar Association

State Delegate

2012 - 2015

I Am I Can Achieve

Board Member and Mentor

2011 - 2012

Adirondack Women's Bar Association

President

2011 - 2012

Ballston Spa Education Foundation

Chair

2008 - 2008

Saratoga County Bar Association

Young Lawyers Committee

2007 - 2010

Adirondack Women's Bar Association

Vice President

2007 - 2010

Ballston Spa Education Foundation

Vice-Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Adirondack Beverages v. Local Union 669

Affirmed on Appeal by Third Dept.

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Education

2006

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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