$ 125-365 per hour
Jean M. Mahserjian
About Jean
Biography
For more than two decades, I have provided representation for clients with family and matrimonial matters. My clients come from every walk and include stay at home parents, educators, service professionals, medical professionals, business owners, and corporate CEO's. They include young parents, spouses in long term marriages, domestic partners, and more. I handle their cases through a variety of platforms, including mediation, negotiation and litigation.
My practice includes all family and matrimonial law issues: the division of assets, child support, spousal maintenance, child custody and parenting time, relocation, modification petitions, interstate support, interstate custody, qualified domestic relations orders, and prenuptial agreements.
My office is committed to empowering clients to pursue what they view as the best remedies for their personal circumstances. My clients come in with questions regarding their rights and obligations, the costs and benefits of different courses of action, and their chances of prevailing in their legal disputes. I firmly believe that by providing knowledge to my clients regarding all of these issues, they will remain engaged and in charge, and enabled to directe the strategies that my office can employ to deliver the relief they seek.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
38 years
Family
25%
38 years
Child Custody
10%
38 years
Child Support
10%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jean M. Mahserjian
1741 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY, 12065-2439
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Posted by Nancy | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
highly recommended attorney
She was amazingly helpful and empathetic and compassionate to my situation. I had an attorney prior to her who didn't do a darn thing for me for well over a year, but Jean got right on my case and kept it moving along. Her staff is so very helpful as well. I highly recommend Jean.
Posted by Trevor | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great People
Jean represented me during my divorce proceedings for a little over a year until an agreement was made. We were able to come to an agreement and settle out of court and mostly stay out of the court house. I felt represented very well and have the utmost confidence in Jean's legal prowess. Jean and h...
Posted by Kenneth | February 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Just my opinion, Not happy, felt cheated and not represented well
In my opinion- WORST LAWYER POSSIBLE, I paid Jean and her team over $12,000 to do nothing more then shuffle papers. I do not feel she was efficient. Her office is in a run down building and the front door being locked all the time should be a good indication of what kind of service you will get. I fe...
Jean Mahserjian
Replied last February 07, 2015I really do not know who you are because you did not sign your name. I cannot respond to your complaints because of that. I do not have a record of a client named Kenneth who left my firm for another firm. I do not answer my own phone, so no clock runs when you first call my office. I handle a lot of communications with clients by email so that detailed answers can be provided. Yes, my office is in an older building. Our office is currently undergoing renovations. However, That has nothing to do with the level of services provided by me or my staff. Yes, my office is locked. A former law student/clerical employee who was suffering from mental health issues threatened two of staff members. My response was to do what was necessary to ensure their safety. He also posted reviews like this about me and other professionals on the internet using assumed names.
Posted by Shane | December 15, 2014
Excellent service
Very impressed with the professionalism of this firm. Constant timely contact with all matters. Made me feel like a priority. Great legal advice.
Posted by Scott | March 20, 2013
Highly recommended
Jean Mahserjian’s office was recommended to me by several acquaintances that all had direct positive experiences. I found their office to meet and exceed all of the expectations I had. If you are going to see an attorney it is not always for the most pleasant reasons. Jean was great in explaining all...
Jean M. Mahserjian's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Jean is very knowledgeable and generously gives of herself to her clients. Very well-prepared, she is a formidable adversary while also being reasonable in her approach."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mahserjian is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
"Ms. Mahserjian is an insightful and intelligent family law practitioner. Her knowledge of the law is demonstrated every day on the Q&A forums here on AVVO. I recommend her without hesitation."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jean is an outstanding attorney. She is very smart, experienced, and is relentless in protecting the rights of her clients. She is a credit to the profession."
"Jean has a wealth of knowledge and represents her clients and their interests at an extremely high level with compassion and intelligence."
Ashley Mahserjian-Ortiz
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
Jennifer Morton
Child custody lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1983
David J. Brewer Award to Outstanding First Year Student, Albany Law School
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Owner, Jean M. Mahserjian, Esq., PC
1988 - 1991
Associate Attorney, Degraff Foy Holt-Harris Kunz & Devine LLP Attorneys
1985 - 1987
Senior Law Clerk, Hon. Howard Levine, Supreme Court Third Department, Appellate Division
Associations
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Saratoga County Bar Association
Member
Italian American Bar Association group
President
Sample of Legal Cases
P___ v. S____
Obtained a significant level of long term spousal maintenance for client
P___ v. P___
Successfully prevented the Wife from barring the Husband from their home and the divorce was resolved with an equal and fair division of assets
B___ v. C___
Obtained greater custodial rights for father
K___ v. K___
Obtained primary custody for the mother and full child support
K___ v. K___
Successfully prevented the Wife from compelling early retirement.
Education
1985
Albany Law School of Union University
JD - Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
1981
Allegheny College
BA, With Honors
Speaking Engagements
2012
Career Options
Attending Law School
2010
ALS and IABA Career Panel
Empoyment Options for Attorneys
2006
Legal Aid Society
Obtaining Financial Relief in a DV Case
Publications
2005
http://ezinearticles.com/
Divorce and Hidden Assets
2005
http://ezinearticles.com/
Child Custody Agreement and Taxes
2005
http://ezinearticles.com/
Divorce and Alimony Formula
2005
http://ezinearticles.com/
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Languages
English
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