Christina L Shine

Christina L Shine

3.4
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Williamsville, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family

5672 Main St, Williamsville, NY

About Christina

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Mediation 35%

38 years

35%
Family 20%

38 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Christina Lana Shine, Esq.

5672 Main St, Williamsville, NY, 14221-5518

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Christina L Shine's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Money grab

Christina dragged out my court case, did not even speak in court. My frustration led me to speak out in court to defend myself and my daughter. Almost held in contempt of court. Struck her a final check and watched her stroll down Delaware Ave. smiling and laughing. Attorney's and Magistrates kn...ow the outcome of your case well in advance. They will continue to suck money from you and drag out cases for their own financial benefit. Charged me an astronomical amount of money for terrible work.

Christina Shine

Replied last December 19, 2018

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I strive to give my clients my best efforts. I'd be happy to speak further to you to resolve any issues you had with how your matter was handled.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstand

Christina handle my divorce in a professional and timely manner. She answered all my calls and emails promptly and addressed all my concerns. She's is a winner in my eyes.

Posted by Suzanne | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do not recommend

The consultation with Christina went well, but once I paid my $3500 retainer, my divorce case went nowhere. Numerous phone calls and emails went unanswered as my retainer dwindled. She could not even collect simple paperwork from the opposing side, and spoke for me in our first court appearance incor...rectly, as if she hadn't taken a single note from our meeting. The last straw was when she went to the second court appearance on my behalf after we decided it would be postponed due to lack of information from the opposing side and I still have no idea what transpired in that appearance for MY divorce. Do not retain her for your divorce, the case will drag on and you will be uniformed during the process.

Posted by Audra | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

Christina has been my attorney for the duration of an extremely difficult and twist turning case. Every time I have needed guidance she has never steered me in the wrong direction. I have felt confident in her services and have always looked to her for information on how to proceed in different cir...cumstances she has always been 100% devoted and true to her word, working to the top of her abilities and beyond to make sure every possible thing is being done for me in my case.

Posted by Sean | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing experience

Although my ex and I still loved each other, neither of us were happy and decided the best course was to get a divorce. We heard about mediation and since we didn't want to get a judge involved in making decisions for us, it was the clear choice for us. Christina educated us, walked us through the pr...ocess, and helped us make a fair settlement that allowed us to walk away from our marriage without any hard feelings. Thank you Christina, we couldn't save our marriage, but you helped save our friendship!

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Joseph Dietrich

Family lawyer | Nov 02

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"Christina Shine is an exemplary attorney. She is organized, compassionate and very aggressive when she needs to be. I strongly endorse Christina Shine, Esq. to handle any legal matter in the Family Law and/or Divirce Law areas."

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Harry Forrest

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Christina professionally for more than a decade. She is a superb lawyer, proficient and efficient in her practice, and I endorse her wholeheartedly for all family law matters."

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Arthur Pressman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Divorce Mediator and litigator, Christina Lana Shine, Esq.

1990 - 1996

Associate Attorney, litigator, Abbarno, McLaughlin and Kedzielawa, P.C.

1988 - 1990

Assocoate Attorney, litigator, Tronolone and Surgalla, P.C.

Associations

1988 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Bar Association of Erie County

Member of ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution) Commitee

WNY Collaborative Professionals

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Williamsville Business Association

BNI

Education

1987

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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