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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 anonymous | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

Posted by NICOLE | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

recommend highly

first off lets point out the obvious, someone will always be unhappy and bad review someone. Sheri Jo has been my attorney for two cases and she is wonderful, she answered all my questions and made my dream of a mom become a reality. so meet with her and form your own opinion before you judge her by ...the bad reviews

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 | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic

I could NEVER have made it through my divorce without Shari Jo. She was not intimidated by any of the circumstances that arose during my divorce. From the moment I met her, I knew she was the perfect choice. She ALWAYS got back to me whenever I had questions. She showed genuine concern, compassion, ...as well as knowledge and experience. She is was and is fantastic!!

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful Attorney

Shari Jo was wonderful. She returned every email promptly - even when I was rambling on about things that had no relevance in the divorce world. I think she was tough when she had to be and compassionate when it was needed. She may not hold your hand the way you'd like, but she's there for you whe...n the chips are down. She remembered everything we had agreed to better than I did. I would strongly recommend her to anyone going through a separation or divorce.

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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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