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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 E. M. | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Glad and Grateful

I was referred to Shari Jo from a real estate attorney that I know and trust. As a result, I trusted her right from the beginning because of his strong recommendation. It's a painful and uncomfortable time when your marriage has dissolved, and you don't know your rights AND you're full of questions.... Shari Jo is friendly, no-nonsense and very experienced. She and her team were very responsive. She doesn't make the Law, but she certainly navigates you through it so that you come out the other end as unscathed as possible. She wrote a brilliant legal separation agreement, and the process only took 51 days from the start to the agreement being filed. I'm glad and grateful that she handled my case. I highly recommend Shari Jo Reich!

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015 | Child Custody

I strongly recommend Shari Jo

I retained Shari Jo to handle a post-divorce custody petition. My ex-husband sued to change custody because I was moving to a new town with my new husband. I consulted other attorneys before retaining Shari Jo, and even had to fire my previous counsel because he did not give me the clear answers to q...uestions that I needed to move forward with my life and raise my children. Shari Jo did. From the first moment I consulted her she was up front with me about what I could expect, what would work, and what would not. She was confident, and everything that she said should happen in the case happened. She gave me different advice than some of the other attorneys I talked to, and in the end, her analysis was the correct one. I chose well. She is reputed as one of the best family law attorneys in Buffalo, and I would go as far as saying she is the best. The custody suit was the most emotionally difficult thing I have ever went through, much worse than my divorce. She did the only thing a lawyer can do in that situation: she had my back at every turn and won. The case resolved on even better terms than I had hoped or expected. Instead of losing time with my children, I received more time. She kept me informed at all times, was responsive to my inquiries, and fought for me and my children. She has my lasting gratitude.

Posted by Kate | April 25, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Lawyer

Shari Jo Reich is an excellent lawyer. I was pleased in her handling of my divorce. She looked at every angle possible to held me get a fair divorce agreement but what I respected is that Shari Jo also listens to what you want or think will be best. My divorce was not very complex or a lot to nego...tiate but I do believe if there was that situation, Shari Jo would be excellent in handling and seeing that her client gets the best possible representation.

Posted by Larry | April 24, 2013

divorce client

Shari Jo is an outstanding Lawyer to have in this type of situation. As far as Shari Jo being called a Tiger, she deserves this title due to her tireless determination and unwillingness to be pushed around. Honesty, integrity, and an absolute refusal to ''blow smoke'' about the possible outcome are a... few of her trademarks. If you are looking for someone to hold your hand and paint an unrealistic rosy picture, she may not be the one for you. However, if you are looking for a lawyer to vigorously protect you and your interests, while being conscious of minimizing the effect on your wallet, Shari Jo is that person. Shari Jo will not waste your time or money on pointless phone calls or emails. She limited contact to times when she had solid information to give. After my very recent experience with Shari Jo, I highly recommend this seasoned professional.

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Shari Jo Reich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deborah Weber

Family lawyer | Jul 23

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"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

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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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