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Shari Jo Reich

4.1
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 39 years

Marriage and prenuptials Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Marriage & Prenuptials, Family, Residential, Wills & Living Wills

14 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak, LLP

14 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, 14203

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Shari Jo Reich's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tom | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Simply the best

Shari Jo did everything she was hired to do and more. She made it clear regarding what to expect and how to proceed. She was always available, was willing to listen to suggestions and modify strategy if it was going to improve the outcome. She was in charge so if you want to tell her what to d...o she is not for you. If you want to win, she is the one!

Posted by Barbara | September 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Brilliant Attorney

I cannot speak highly enough about Shari Jo Reich. She is the most professional, clever, honest lawyer you will ever meet. Her manner when I was going through one of the roughest times of my life was always calming, and her intense level of confidence most reassuring. My ex husband was going after e...verything I had worked so very hard for and it was promising to become a very ugly and drawn out battle. That was not the case in the end as Shari Jo had the most brilliant "chess move", that neither the opposing lawyer or my ex ever saw coming. They backed down from her clever use of the true facts and the end result was over swiftly and in a most favorable outcome for me and my assets. I always felt that she had my best interests at heart and never once did I feel like I was "billable hours", which my ex clearly was to his lawyer. She cared about me as a client who needed help. At our initial meeting I had brought a check with me ready to retain her services, (I was referred to her by 2 separate lawyer friends and was advised of her legendary reputation). She told me to read her contract before making any decisions, and yet still took the time to hear and have opinions about my situation upon meeting. Within a few minutes she sorted out some interesting possibilities for defense. I had called a few others prior to finding out about her and they all demanded a retainer upon meeting. Shari Jo's comment to me was that "she wanted to protect me" and that she did. If you want to be coddled and hand held with a shoulder to cry on she is not your lady, she is ALL business on your behalf. But if you want a fierce tiger who lies in wait for the right moment to strike to get you what you deserve she is the one for you.

Posted by Christina | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Family!

S.J. is an amazing attorney and she is worth every single penny. My fiance has already written a review but he's not me. S.J. fought for me. I never lied to her, she is upfront and honest about everything. She worked after hours on my case and got back to me even when she was on her family vacations.... There simply are not words that could express how I feel or the thanks that I have for S.J. and her associates who worked on my case. I had no hope in the family court system, but S.J. kept my faith and hope. People who hire attorneys fail to realize that every person in this world will at some point receive a bad review, especially when things don't go there way. People fail to realize that if you want an amazing attorney, one who will fight tooth and nail for you, be brutally honest about everything whether or not it hurts your feelings, and so much more, you have to be willing to pay. The cost of an attorney doesn't always say how good or bad you will be represented, but from personal experience it matters some what. I have referred a few people to S.J. and her office. I will continue to do so anytime someone asks me if I know a good attorney. I HONESTLY COULD NEVER REPAY S.J. FOR BRINGING MY FAMILY BACK TOGETHER AND BRINGING THE TRUTH TO THE SURFACE. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Shari Jo Reich!!!

Posted by Richard | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely amazing!

Sheri jo Reich is an outstanding professional, we recently went through a very disgusting vile custody battle that got entirely way out of control, Sheri jo told us all along no matter what to stick to our guns and always tell the truth, I will admit never going thru a custody battle I had no clue wh...at to expect and at times the other sides council would make these off the wall allegations that were so far fetched she may have well said I'm an alien. If your looking for a lawyer that will lie cheat and play dirty shes not for you. She is very honest and upstanding her character is of the highest standard. And with our not so impressive legal system it was very hard at times because you want someone to stand up and scream are you kidding me!!! But Sheri jo is like a master at chess she chooses her moves wisely and when the time is right like a heat seeking missile she hits her target, she often says I've been doing this for 27 yrs I know what I'm doing trust me. Well we did and I cannot ever ever ever thank her enough even though its hard to trust that something that you cannot control and is such a twisted system will ever turn out as it should she fights for it, and for the truth. She is the one that will fight for you day and night. Sheri jo is a godsend, and when your in trial with her it's just like watching one of those tv show lawyers, you think to yourself wow I'm glad she is my lawyer and I'm not on the other side of that. The moral of my story is if your reading this hire her you will not be disapointed. From the bottom of my heart words could never ever ever describe the debt of gratitude I owe you Sheri jo you've brought my family back together and got us through the worste possible nightmare that one could not ever even imagine. She's not just your average lawyer by any means a cut way above the rest!

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

I should have stayed with S.J.

I hired Shari Jo back in 2010 when I filed for divorce. Looking back, she was right about how the case would go, literally, she was 100% right. I parted ways with her over 3 years ago and I realize know I made a HUGE mistake. I could have saved tens of thousands of dollars had I taken her advice. ...Looking back I realize I was pain as a client. I let emotions get the best of me and complained to her as if she was my therapist. I wish I didn't do that to her, I neglected to see I was not her ONLY client and honestly I wouldn't have put up with me if I was her. She tolerated me and let me know when she had enough of my complaints. To be honest, she was always prepared and responsive. She was in the process of making partner and had a heavy case load but she never neglected my case. Her fees were far more reasonable than the 2 lawyers I hired after her and she was the only one who showed me how she spent my money. She sent monthly statements to me, though my ex was paying me fees. The lawyers after, which I have paid for myself, never sent me a statement, even though I requested in writing several times to see how my money was being spent. That made me uncomfortable and I felt I was being taken advantage of in a way. I don't know if most lawyers provide statements or not, but I really appreciated that she did. S.J. was brutally honest to the point it was upsetting at times- but she was right. I wish I had listened, appreciated, and stayed with S.J. not only would I have spent less $, my kids would not have been through as much as they have. Hindsight is 20 20 so to those who complain about her- I hope you take a step back and check your emotions before you make unkind, unfair, and possibly inaccurate accusations about S.J. Reich. I've never posted a review of anyone before but I felt compelled to post this review about S.J. She was the best of 3 and I wish I would have taken her advice. If you hire S.J. i suggest you listen, even if it isn't what you want to hear.

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Shari Jo Reich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deborah Weber

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Shari Jo and every one of them has thanked me whole heartedly. They have all been extremely pleased with her work and how she handled not only their cases but how she interacted with them at a very difficult time in their lives. I strongly recommend and endorse Shari Jo Reich."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Lifetime Achievement Award, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York

Associations

Western New York Matrimonial Trial Lawyers Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York

Member

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York (Western chapter)

Past President

2015 - 2016

Erie County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee

Treasurer

2006 - 2009

Erie County Bar Association

Director

Education

1986

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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