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
All facets of divorce and separation are handled including pre- nuptials and post nuptials
Including child support, child custody, domestic violence
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1995 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV rated - Preeminent Since 2012 | Martindale & Hubbell | 2018 |
Super Lawyer 2105, 2016, 2017, 2018 | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | New York Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Irish Legal 100 | Irish Voice Newspaper | 2013 |
"Super Lawyer" status | Super Lawyer List as showcased in NY Times and Hudson Valley Magazine | 2012 |
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"40 under 40" | Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner since 2001. Associate 1996 - 2001 | Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner | 1996 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys | Fellow | 2013 - Present |
Irish American Bar Association of New York | Member | 2008 - Present |
HudsonValley Collaborative Divorce Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Mid-Hudson Women's Bar Association | Various positions | 1996 - Present |
Dutchess County Bar Association | Past President | 1995 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member House of Delegates (2013 - | 1995 - Present |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Limerick | MA - Masters | 1993 |
University College Cork Faculty of Law | BCL, LL.B | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Matrimonial Updates (Dutchess County Bar Association) | Family Law | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Malleolo v. Malleolo 287 AD2d 603 | favorable outcome |
Lowe v. Lowe 67 AD3d 682 | favorable outcome |
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Michael Varble, Esq., Family Attorney on Jul 26, 2013
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Marco Caviglia, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
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Ms. Barrett's high degree of energy is matched by her high degree of competence. I endorse this lawyer.