Brett E. Jones
also known as Brett E. Roberts
About Brett
Biography
I am a partner with the firm of Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP. I am a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and was previously named as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in New York by the American Institute of Famly Law Attorneys. Our firm has over 40 years combined experience in divorce and family law matters. We represent clients in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster County, in Supreme Court and Family Court.
We are the most experienced firm providing litigation, collaborative divorce, and mediation options to clients.
We provide thorough, knowledgable and effective support, guidance, education and legal advice to our clients through what could be a very difficult time. Please see our website for much more information.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
26 years
16 years
26 years
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Lazar Schwartz & Jones, LLP
280 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533
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Brett E. Jones's Reviews
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6 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Jean | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hire The Best
I knew I found the right lawyer to represent me in my divorce, the moment I met Brett. She immediately put me at ease with her ability to listen, empathize and explain the options that were available with regard to the divorce process. From that first day, until my divorce was finalized, over a year...
Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney
Brett represented me in my divorce and she was everything I needed and more from the start to finish. She knows the law and was thoughtful and thorough about always keeping me informed and educating me on all of my options at every stage of the case. I am grateful that she was my attorney.
Brett E. Jones's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Brett knows the law and fights hard for her clients. I highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brett and worked with her often and directly in true collaoration to obtain matrimonial settlements for our clients. She is very astute, on-target, and very aware of the consequences of her clients choices & options; she is a pleasant but firm advisor/advocate who understands that her clients' best interests involve many factors including consideration for the family integrity, the financial well-being all all the affected persons and true cost/benefit outcome of the settlement. She will go to trial when necessary, but she will always promote sensible negotiated solutions when possible. She is the type of attorney you will believe is working for you all along the difficult pat of reorganizing the marriage and family."
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Partner, Lazar Schwartz and Jones LLP
2011 - 2021
Associate, Lazar and Schwartz
2004 - 2011
Associated, VanDeWater and VanDeWater, LLP
1999 - 2004
Associate, Satz and Kirshon
Associations
2025 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersExecutive Board Member
2022 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2017 - Present
MH MediationMediator
2016 - Present
Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce & Dispute Resolution AssociationCo-Chair of Executive Committee
2009 - Present
Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce & Dispute Resolution AssociationMember
2009 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1999 - Present
New York State Bar Association
1999 - Present
Dutchess County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Divorce Process Options with a Focus on Collaborative Divorce
2020
Estate Planning and Remarriage-Protection of Children of the First Marriage
2020
Divorce Options
2019
Estate Planning and Remarriage-Protection of Children of the First Marriage
2019
Estate Planning and Remarriage-Protection of Children of the First Marriage
2016
Process Options to get Divorced
2015
Divorce Basics
2014
What Every Mental Health Professional Should Know
2013
Matrimonial Basics 101
Languages
English