Geri Pomerantz

Geri Pomerantz

also known as Geraldine Pomerantz

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 38 years

Child custody Lawyer at East Greenbush, NY
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

694 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush, NY

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Geri

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

11 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

I have been in private practice in East Greenbush, NY since 2007.

11 years

40%
Family 20%

11 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Geri Pomerantz

694 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush, NY, 12061-2218

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Geri Pomerantz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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

The Best Attorney Around

I worked with Geri for about three years as I was going through a divorce. She was extremely knowledgeable in marital law, and she was very understanding of both sides of the case, which was very important to me. Geri provided clear guidance as each area of the divorce proressed, and she was a ...great communicator. Geri worked very hard for my case while not forgetting that she was dealing with many emotions and individuals who had been in a long term marriage. Geri is highly professional and very easy to work with, she is definitely one of the best attorneys in the Capital Region.

Posted by Debra | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend Geri Pomerantz for your legal needs

I've never hired an attorney before and working with Geri Pomerantz was a very positive experience. She was never too busy to answer questions or provide clarification, and helped me to easily and quickly understand all my options. Even though getting divorced wasn't an easy decision, Geri handled my... case in a timely manner with a great deal of sensitivity. I feel complete confidence and trust in Geri's abilities and knowledge, and would definitely hire her if I ever require legal counsel again.

Posted by Meredith | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent even on the small cases

Ms Pomerantz was extremely efficient and professional in her representation of my case in traffic court . She was successful in representing my interests and achieving the outcome I hoped for.

Posted by Melissa | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superb Advocate

As a most satisfied former client, Geri's passion, shrewdness, authenticity, and firm guidance made my divorce process go smoothly. My divorce involved multi state litigation and Geri was amazing. She calmly and evenly helped me make smart financial decisions.

Posted by Pam | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A very supportive attorney!

I hired Geri to handle my divorce proceedings. Going through a difficult time, Geri was a great support to me. She assisted me in every step through my divorce taking the time to explain everything to me thoroughly and repeating the information as needed. I found her to be very patient and making ...sure I understood everything that she was doing. She was very proactive in continually contacting my spouse's attorney to keep the process moving and on track. She was very responsive to all of my correspondence with her, whether via email or phone, in getting back to me in a timely manner. Her ability to anticipate an impending situation and inform me of what to expect was most helpful in managing any stress it might cause me. I would highly recommend Geri!

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Ellen Schell

Family lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this attorney. Geri will always tell clients the truth, and will advocate for them zealously, but will not needlessly litigate if she believes settlement is in the client's interests. She understands the dynamics of domestic violence in all families, and can help clients find the best ways to legally protect themselves and their children."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

LGBT Community Advocacy Award, In Our Own Voices

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Geri Pomerantz

2002 - 2007

Supervising Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

2001 - 2002

Visiting Professor, Domestic Violence Clinic, Albany Law School Legal Clinic

1998 - 2001

Staff Attorney, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

1997 - 1998

Supervising Attorney, HIV Unit, Harlem Legal Services

1987 - 1998

Staff Attorney, Prisoners' Legal Services Of New York

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Capital District Women's Bar Association

National Lawyers Guild

National LGBT Bar Association

Albany County Bar Association

Columbia County Bar Association

NYS Defenders Association

Rensselaer County Bar Association

Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District

Member

Pride Center Business Alliance

Member

Education

1987

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Representing Victims of Domestic Violence in Family Court Family Offense Basics; Client Interviewing; Custody

2015

Representing Intimate Partner Survivors

Working with the Attorney for the Child

2015

Perspectives and Careers in Practicing Family Law

Client Centered Practice

2015

LGBT Law Day

Parental Rights

2014

Planning for Same Sex Couples

Marriage Equality

2014

Introduction to Family Law Day

Panelist Re Family Law

2014

Faimly Law Webinar

How the Windsor Decision has impacted the legal landscape

2014

An Overview of DOMA and Windsor

Impact on Parentage, Custody and Divorce

2013

Representing Survivors of Initimate Partner Violence

FAMILY FORMATION AND RELATOINSHIP RECOGNITION

2013

Representing LGBT Clients in a Post Doma World

Effect of Windsor and MEA on families and children

2013

"8"

Proposition 8 - the Legal Issues

2012

Marriage Equality

A patchwork Quilt

2012

LGBT Cultural Competency

ethics

2012

Legal Assistance Partnership Conference

Navigating Same Sex Relationship Dissolution

2012

Legal Assistance Partnership Conference

Child Support

2012

Effective Representation

Trial Skills

2011

Working with LGBT couples

Recognition and Dissolution of same sex relationships

2011

Marriage Equality in NY

Child Custody

2011

Marriage Equality Forum

Marital Planning for Same Sex Couples

2011

Effective Representation

Trial Skills

2010

Representing LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence

Dissolution of LGBT Relationships

2010

Effective Representation

Trial Skills

2010

Continuing Legal Education

Civil Legal Remedies for LGBT relatoinship dissolution

2009

Legislative Legal Staff Training

Adoption

2009

Effective Representation

Trial Skills

2009

Child Custody Proceedings

Trial Skills Training

2008

Effective Representation

Trial Skills

2007

Effective Representation Custody

Trial Skills

2006

Representing Battered Women

Trial Skills

2005

Effective Representation of Battered Women

Trial Skills

2004

effective representation

trial skills training

2003

Effective Representation in Custody Proceedings Trial Skills

Publications

N/A

Community, a Publication of the Pride Center of the Capital District Ask the Lawyer

Languages

English

Activity

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