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Maura Ann Barrett

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  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Licensed for 24 years
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About Maura

Maura has been practicing with the same firm, and specifically in in the area of matrimonial and family law, for 23 years.  She handles all facets of divorce and family law matters. While she strives to arrive at negotiated settlements for her clients, she also litigates cases in the Dutchess and Putnam County Courts.   She also practices collaboratively.  

Practice areas

FamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 65%

    All facets of divorce and separation are handled including pre- nuptials and post nuptials

  2. Family: 35%

    Including child support, child custody, domestic violence

Contact

301 Manchester Road, Suite 201
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Ostertag O'leary Barrett & Faulkner

301 Manchester Road, Suite 201
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603-2406

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 199512/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV rated - Preeminent Since 2012Martindale & Hubbell2018
Super Lawyer 2105, 2016, 2017, 2018Super Lawyers Magazine2018
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
Super LawyerNew York Super Lawyers2013
Irish Legal 100Irish Voice Newspaper2013
"Super Lawyer" statusSuper Lawyer List as showcased in NY Times and Hudson Valley Magazine2012
"40 under 40"Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Partner since 2001. Associate 1996 - 2001Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner1996 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Academy of Matrimonial AttorneysFellow2013 - Present
Irish American Bar Association of New YorkMember2008 - Present
HudsonValley Collaborative Divorce AssociationMember2008 - Present
Mid-Hudson Women's Bar AssociationVarious positions1996 - Present
Dutchess County Bar AssociationPast President1995 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember House of Delegates (2013 -1995 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of LimerickMA - Masters1993
University College Cork Faculty of LawBCL, LL.B1992
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Matrimonial Updates (Dutchess County Bar Association)Family LawN/A
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Malleolo v. Malleolo 287 AD2d 603favorable outcome
Lowe v. Lowe 67 AD3d 682favorable outcome

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Maura provided excellent guidance and representation through my uniquely challenging divorce proceeding. I'm grateful for her kindness, patience, and perseverance along the way.
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Great Lawyer

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Maura was very helpful to me during a very stressful period. She helped me to navigate the divorce process and help to protect me and my kids. Her drafting of documents were precise and to the point. I am grateful for her help.
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Anthony Cillis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Varble, Esq., Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Marco Caviglia, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Barrett's high degree of energy is matched by her high degree of competence. I endorse this lawyer.