Jo Ann Shartrand

Jo Ann Shartrand

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 40 years

Mediation Lawyer at Saratoga, NY
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

112 Spring Street, Suite 303, Saratoga, NY

About Jo Ann

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Shartrand and Shartrand

112 Spring Street, Suite 303, Saratoga, NY, 12866

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Jo Ann Shartrand's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | March 19, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Jo Ann for Mediation/Separation/Divorce

I hired Jo Ann as my mediation attorney for a very emotional separation/divorce in January 2015. Jo Ann mitigated the extremely emotional, and at times very heated mediations between myself & ex husband with extreme poise, compassion, intelligence and precision to get what needed to be done, done. Jo... Ann promptly returned my countless inquiries and ensured the turnaround time for all filing/paperwork/etc. was expedited very quickly. You have to have more than skill & intelligence to be able to successfully mitigate through such a journey as divorce mediation. It is now March 2015, and, the divorce is final & was seemless. Jo Ann was a pleasure to work with & would highly recommend her.

Posted by Eve | September 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Highest Possible Recommendation!

I highly recommend JoAnn Shartrand. She represented me in my divorce and I am so happy that I chose her. She is intelligent, highly skilled, knows the law, and was very supportive and helpful. She was always keeping up with the case and always familiar with the details. She encouraged me to seek the ...settlement to which I was entitled, which left me in a far better financial position than I would have been without her counsel. I truly enjoyed working with her.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Unbiased, and Extremely Knowledgeable

Ms. Shartrand served as the mediator in my divorce. She delivered professional guidance and direction in an unbiased and compassionate manner, and guided us through a very difficult time. Her knowledge of the process, along with her understanding of potential future issues, helped aid in our decisio...n making. She was very objective throughout the process, and offered many suggestions to help us along the way. I would highly recommend obtaining Ms. Shartrand as an attorney for anyone going through a divorce.

Posted by Gina | August 29, 2014 | Child Support

Best experience with a lawyer - ever.

Jo Ann has handled two complicated child support cases, modified an order of support, and handled an emancipation case for me. All three ended in complete success, thanks to her. Cases were appealed by my ex-husband, and Jo Ann made sure that we won each time. Also, my ex-husband lied continuousl...y in the courtroom. If not for the evidence she so expertly presented, the judge likely wouldn't have been aware of the truth. One case was seven years ago, and the other two were seven weeks ago. Her quality was consistent throughout. Thank you, Jo Ann!

Posted by Lindsay | August 27, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer hands down for family court issues and divorce!!!

I am VP of a union so I work with lawyers all the time. When it came down to hiring one for myself I knew what to look for. I couldn't have picked a better one than, JoAnn Shartrand! She knows family court and divorce rules like the back of her hand. Every time I had to step into court I felt co...nfident cause of having JoAnn representing me! Having 4 kids and coming out of a 10 year relationship where a spouse became violent and a addict wasn't easy and was scary as to what my future would hold and how I would survive. JoAnn prepared me every step of the way with what to expect and always took the time to answer my many questions and give advice. Anytime I contacted her she didn't have to stop and grab the file she knew ever detail of your case because she took it as serious as her clients. Working with JoAnn now for over a year I fell she is more than a lawyer to me and my kids but instead a friend cause she goes above and beyond because she cares for you as a person and not just another case!

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best 2015 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Impartial Hearing Officer, NYS Department of Education

1996 - Present

Mediator, Divorce and Family Mediation Center

1993 - Present

Partner, Shartrand and Shartrand

1985 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Ruthman, Feinberg and Dumas

Associations

2012 - Present

New York State Divorce and Family Mediation Council

Accredited Mediator

2005 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District

Founding Member and Past President

1985 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

State University of New York, College at Cortland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Quarterly Collaborative Divorce Education Forum

Introduction to Interest Based Negotiations

2017

Education Seminar

Step Two - Creating the Collaborative Divorce Team

2016

CDACD

Options for Divorce

2015

Resident Assistant Training

Strategies For Handling Conflicts

2015

Bershire Bank

Options For Divorce

Publications

2016

Online Options For Divorce in New York

Languages

English

Activity

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