$ 375-395 per hour
Barrett D. Mack is the founder of Mack & Associates, PLLC. His practice exclusively concentrates in the areas of matrimonial and family law.
Barrett regularly handles any type of domestic matter including complicated divorce actions involving the valuation and distribution of assets, child custody litigation, and support issues. He practices in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie and Sullivan counties.
Barrett is committed to giving back to the community by offering pro-bono representation for the Capital District Women’s Bar Association Legal Project, representing victims of domestic violence in Family Court, for which he received the 2006 Brigid Nolan Memorial Award from the Legal Project, the 2008 Pro Bono Award from the CDW-BA, and the 2014 Swyer Companies Leadership Award.
Barrett served the County of Columbia as an Assistant County Attorney for 8 years.
Barrett was published in the area of employee benefits in the New York State Bar Association Journal,September 2005 Issue, Vol. 77, No. 7, Page 32, Tax Alert—Major Changes in Rules Governing NQDCAs and successfully handles appeals to the Appellate Division, Third Department, see People v. Davis, 72 A.D. 3d 1292, (3rd Dept. 2010); People v. Perez, 93 A.D.3d 1032, (3rd Dept. 2012); People v. Russ, 118 A.D.3d 1039, (3rd Dept. 2014); People v. Clapper, 133 A.O.3d 1036 (3rd Dept. 2015); Funaro v. Funaro 141 A.D. 3d. 893 (Third Dept., 2016); Zakariah SS v. Tara TT 2016 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6833 (Third Dept., 2016); Decker v. Decker, 148 A.D.3d 1272 (Third Dep't., 2017); Kinberly C. v. Christopher C., 155 A.D.3d 1329 (Third Dep't., 2017) Tiger v. Tiger, 155 A.D.3d 1386 (Third Dep't, 2017); Stuart v. Stuart, 155 A.D.3d 1371 (Third Dep't., 2017); Montoya v. Davis, 156 A.D.3d 132 (Third Dep't., 2017); Matula v. Matula, 159 A.D.3d 1074 (Third Dep't., 2018).
Barrett was selected to Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition, in 2017 and 2018. Barrett serves as the treasurer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region and serves on the Board of Directors of the Bethlehem Soccer Club.
Barrett is admitted to practice law in both New York and Connecticut. Barrett lives in Delmar with his wife and two young children.
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270 Mount Hope Drive, Albany, NY, 12202
171 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
I felt like I was his only client!
I know I wasn't his only client, but he made me feel like I was. Always quick to return my call, answer my emails and spent a lot of time with me. Barrett is very knowledgeable and thorough. Explained every step of my divorce to me. I immediately felt comfortable talking to him and had no problem div...
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2015 | Probate
What a lawyer should be
I cannot say enough about my experience with Barrett Mack. I have used his services on three different occasions for very different reasons. His response time was superb. He calls, he emails, he kept me informed at all levels. After my Dad passed away, I felt very helpless and emotionally drained. Ba...
Posted by Jennifer | March 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Represented During Custody & Child Support Cases
Barrett was always professional and is very knowledgeable. He will give his recommendations, but is willing to listen and ultimately fights for what you want. During one of our initial meetings, we were told that he has associates that work with him on cases and we can certainly choose them to do som...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Professional, Solid Representation
The numerous years of post divorce litigation the ex put me through was non-stop until I hired Barrett Mack. Barrett has a very thorough knowledge of divorce law and was able to halt the constant petitions being filed by the ex. Suddenly, I had the upper hand- thanks to Barrett. Barrett is ethical...
Posted by Claudine | January 03, 2013 | Child Custody
Attorney with Soul
I hired Barrett for a custody and a support matter. He is a great attorney. My circumstances were difficult because the other party would not negotiate. He wanted what he wanted and that was it. I went to Barrett in need of help. My previous attorney was not making the grade. Barrett turned my whole ...
"I have known Barrett since law school and highly recommend him. He has built his practice into one of the leading firms in the area through zealous representation of his clients. Barrett continues to give back to both his professional and local communities."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barrett is a professional when dealing with other lawyers and his knowledge of the law is what I respect when dealing with him. He is a zealous advocate for his client."
"Barrett is a professional in every sense of the word. He will fight for your rights and see your case through to the end. The things I have seen him do for his clients are above and beyond the average attorney."
"I have practiced with Barrett for over ten years in numerous Family Court cases. He is always well prepared and always a zealous advocate for his clients. At the same time he is ready to settle a case if it is in his client's best interest. His reputation and credibility are his greatest assets which make him a pleasure to work with as opposing counsel and only inure to his client's benefit. I recommend Barrett without any reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barrett is an exceptional attorney. His dedication to his clients and professionalism is unwavering. Barrett goes above and beyond for his clients by making sure he is easily accessible and will never put less than 100% into every one of his cases. If you want a lawyer who will fight for you, and prides himself on hard work and ethics, I would highly recommend Barrett Mack."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barrett Mack is an excellent attorney. He is a tireless advocate in and out of the courtroom, yet he is patient and seemingly always available to his clients and colleagues. He is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to family law. I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barrett is an experienced trial lawyer, and fierce advocate for his clients. He possesses a terrific combination of trial experience and superb negotiation skills, so that he is able to procure the best outcome for his clients, whether before trial or during trial. He is a trustworthy adversary, and a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer as I have known him for years. Barrett is the epitome of professionalism. He is a tenacious advocate, knowledgeable, and also willing to negotiate settlements to avoid unnecessary expense and litigation. He never makes a case personal, which is a benefit to counsel, the court and the parties. Without reservation, I recommend him."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Barrett is an excellent attorney with an outstanding character and reputation. I have had the pleasure of being his opponent on several cases and have always been impressed with his knowledge of the law and his professionalism. Barrett is a zealous advocate and extremely dedicated to his clients. I recommend his services without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barrett is a brilliant and meticulous attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and is always available to ensure all his clients' needs are met. Barrett is also very understanding and compassionate making it very easy to talk to him. Highly endorse Barrett."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Barrett is a brilliant attorney, with several years of experience in a variety of legal matters. He is always available to his clients and is a keen and dedicated advocate. Barrett provides high quality legal work and has a great depth of knowledge. He is professional and hardworking and an excellent choice for legal representation."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Barrett is a phenomenal attorney and has distinguished himself in a variety of legal disciplines. In addition to being highly skilled in the practice of matrimonial and family law (as well as other areas) he has mastered the art of client service. Anyone that finds themselves in the market for an attorney knows the uneasiness that comes with finding the right person for an extraordinarily important time in their lives; and if Barrett is chosen they can be confident that they have found someone that will not only fight zealously for them, but will treat them the way a client should be treated. And that is a rarity. I cannot speak highly enough about Barrett and recommend his services whenever I have the opportunity."
"Although the Avvo site makes you limit your endorsement to one field at a time, there's no bounds to the abilities of Barrett when it comes to excellent representation. Knowing him since childhood, Barrett's always been a hard-working individual. He's tireless and fights for what's right. He knows the law, is respected by his peers (of which I'm happy to say I'm one, as well as a friend) and recognized for outstanding service - to clients and community. Barrett's comfort and confidence in the courtroom or conference room, his congenial personality and his true concern for others makes him shine. A family man himself, he's the one you want in your corner when you're addressing family-, civil- or business-related matters. Overall, I never hesitate to look to Barrett for personal or professional advice. And when it comes to referring clients, family or friends to a seasoned advocate, he's always atop my list. A great person. A superb lawyer. A great choice if you need help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mack is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I have had the pleasure being his opponant on many cases and have been impressed with his knowledge of law and his character. I highly recommend his legal services."
"Having known Barrett since law school, I do not hesitate to send clients and others his way for advice in matrimonial, family or ERISA matters. Barrett is intelligent, professional, hard working and unpretentious; qualities that I as an attorney would look for in any professional."
"Barrett was my subtenant for a couple of years so I had the opportunity to get to know him well and see him in action. I have seen few attorneys who work as hard as Barrett. He is dedicated to his clients and really gives all his cases 110 percent. He also is a good man and easy to deal with. He is one of the best young lawyers in Columbia County."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Swyer Companies Leadership Award, The Legal Project, Capital District Women's Bar Association
2013
Top 12 Businesses, Albany's Finest
2008
Pro Bono Award, Capital District Women's Bar Association
2006
Brigid Nolan Memorial Award for Pro Bono Services, The Legal Project
2014 - Present
Owner, Mack & Associates, PLLC
2010 - 2014
Founding Partner, Fitzsimmons, Mack and Mills, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Partner, Fitzsimmons & Mack, P.C.
2007 - 2014
Assistant County Attorney, Columbia County Attorney's Office
2005 - 2008
Associate, The Goldstein Law Firm, P.C.
2017 - Present
Bethlehem Soccer ClubBoard of Directors
2017 - Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital RegionTreasurer
2016 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of New JerseyCJA Panel of Attorneys
2010 - Present
Schoharie County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Columbia County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Albany County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Family Court Mock Trial CLE
2015
Trial tips; techniques in advocacy-Written Agreements
2015
Do’s and Don’ts of Written Separation Agreements
2010
Child Custody and Child Support in the State of New York
2009
Child Custody and Child Support in the State of New York
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Basic Estate Planning
2016
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2005
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