Lisa Ellen Hartley

If you find yourself facing the worst time of your life — mediation has failed, and the courts are your last resort — there is only one person I would trust in Dutchess County to fight for your cause, hold you up through the process, and help you reach the best possible outcome. The courts are dee...ply flawed, and I would strongly urge anyone to exhaust every alternative before pursuing legal action. But if you have no other choice, there is no one I would recommend more than Lisa Ellen Hartley. My case involved both custody and property — among the hardest, most painful things a person can face. The sacrifices required were enormous. And yet, within a system that is imperfect and often brutal, Lisa gave me something I didn't expect: reassurance, and a way to see a new life ahead - and now I am living it. She helped me find clarity and hope even in the darkest moments. And she helped me to move forward and on with my life - a much better life than I had during and even before my marriage. My work with her exponentially expanded my life in ways I could not imagine at the start. Lisa is a true warrior for her clients. She combines tenacity with genuine care — a rare combination that makes all the difference when the stakes could not be higher. If you are in Dutchess County and you absolutely must go to court, there is no one better.

I hired Lisa last year in regards to a custody challenge. She grasped the fundamentals of the case effectively, efficiently and professionally. Her ability to navigate the legal procedures and control the narrative was excellent. Moreover, her demeanor and approachability made the whole experience so... much more focussed and bearable. I would absolutely not hesitate in rehiring Lisa on future issues.

When I tell you this woman is a God send, I mean it. Not only does she KNOW the law but she very quickly learned, knew and cared for me and my needs. There was never a time, day or night, weekend or week day, that I did not feel as though she 100% had my back. Even now, after the nightmare that was m...y divorce, I truly feel as though I have the benefit of her hard work. I know what was finalized in my court papers like the back of my hand, at her insistence and I could not be more thankful about that.

Ms. Hartley represented us as buyers in a house sale and we found her to be extremely competent, knowledgeable, and conscientious every step of the way. Whenever the transaction hit a snag, she kept in constant contact with the seller's attorney, realtor, and whoever else she needed to in order to k...eep things moving in a timely fashion, which was extremely important to us! Ms. Hartley truly knows how to get things done. She was easy to get in touch with, willing to answer questions, and is a genuinely nice, caring, very intelligent lady! I have also used Ms. Hartley's services in the past - approximately 10 years ago she represented me in a divorce proceeding and for a house closing when I was the seller. I was 100% pleased with her work during those transactions also or I wouldn't still be her client! My husband and I highly recommend her!