Carrie Ann Buscarini

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Carrie Ann Buscarini

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Clarks Summit, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

108 Stone Avenue, Clarks Summit, PA

About Carrie

Biography

My practice is devoted solely to divorce, separation, and family law - litigation and mediation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Divorce, Separation, Division of assets & debts, Alimony, Alimony Pendente Lite, Spousal Support; Domestic Violence - Protection From Abuse

60%
Child Custody 40%

Custody, Child Support

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2022
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+ 6

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Buscarini Law Firm PC

108 Stone Avenue, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411

buscarinilawfirm.com

Carrie Ann Buscarini's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bernard | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The importance of choosing the right Attorney

Attorney Buscarini is by far the best Attorney I have ever hired. She is truly the most motivated and thorough person I have delt with. Her reputation demands immediate response from opposing counsel. She personally discusses to you the pros and cons of any actions or options you might have in pursui...ng your matter. Her practice provides the client with a monthly statement evidencing fairness in billing and every action she has taken on your behalf. Attorney Buscarini and her staff are a pleasure to work with and get things done.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So Thankful!

Total Professionalism. The work she provided and her team made the process less intimidating. The expertise far exceeded what was needed to handle the case. Highly recommended. They stand beside you throughout the journey.

Posted by J. Rogers | May 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Guardian of Families

Without any hesitation I completely recommend Carrie & her firm to represent anyone. From the initial meeting to the closing of the case- she never waivered in her core values to provide exceptional counsel. I always appreciated Carrie's approach to answering questions: First the law was stated, t...he application thereof, and the potential outcome based on all factors at hand. I always felt like I had adequate advice to make the best decision with Carrie's full support behind me. Carrie was always genuinely interested in the well being of my children. Kasie- was very thorough and every concern or question was always addressed. Despite the unfortunate situation my children & I had to go through, It was a real pleasure to work with Carrie & Kasie- they will be missed.

Posted by Karen | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Carrie exceeded my expectations in so many ways. She is wise and professional, listens well and is easy to talk to. She is patient and kind, yet firm when she needs to be. She is amazing at catching details others would have missed and when dealing with opposing parties, she is respectful while sti...ll getting her point across. I can't recommend her highly enough. It was a blessing to have her as my lawyer and I believe God used her to help me through a very difficult time.

Posted by Suzanne | November 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Carrie Buscarini... An experienced attorney who is 100% committed to represent you with your legal issues.

I was very impressed with the professionalism of the Buscarini Law Firm. I have experienced other law firms where they have not returned any telephone calls or emails; whereas, Attorney Carrie Buscarini was very prompt to return calls and emails. Having Carri Buscarini respresent me made me feel as ...though I mattered. It was refreshing and a great relief to know I had hired an attorney who not only responded back promptly to my correspondence but who also made me feel safe and confident in her expertise experience and not feel judged. I was treated with great respect. The Buscarini Law Firm truly exemplifies exceptional professionalism. I highly recommend Carrie Buscarini. She is a kind and knowledgeable attorney whose only concern is in representing her client. I felt confident with her legal experience and knowledge and the extensive time that she took to prepare my case. Her preparation for my case was thorough and in-depth. And the times we needed to meet in person were done in a timely manner. My legal issue outcome was a positive one. Carrie even helped me by providing me with some referrals when I needed legal representation in a different legal action that wasn't within her experienced field. An attorney who will go that extra mile and cares for you and will fight for your legal issues with the knowledge and experience to back it up is the attorney you need! You won't be disappointed. Buscarini Law Firm...... call them first. Don't settle for second best when you can have the best! Carrie Buscarini is the attorney for you!

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Carrie Ann Buscarini's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cassandra Colombo

Child custody lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked on the opposing side of Attorney Buscarini she is extremely knowledgeable, aggressive for her client while being respectful and truly invested in the well-being of her client and the child(ren) involved."

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Barbara O'Hara

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carrie and I have opposed each other on cases over the last several years. I have always found her to be competent, prepared and professional."

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Joseph Comerota

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carrie is highly competent, extremely bright and a skilled advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Fisher

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Craig Kalinoski

Family lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carrie and I have been on opposing sides in numerous family law matters. Carrie is a skilled and professional family law litigator."

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Donald Ligorio

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred numerous doemstic and criminal clients to Carrie. She is an outstanding advocate and provides all clients with the highest level of service."

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Neil Macdonald

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Especially as opposing counsel it is clear that Atty. Buscarini provides her clients with a straight forward, efficient strategy to achieve the best outcome, in the most direct manner."

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Sean Quinn

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carrie is a top-notch attorney in the field of family law. Clients are well-served with Carrie in their corner. She is a fierce yet compassionate advocate."

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Stephen Franko

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christine Trottini

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I first came to know Attorney Buscarini back in 2006 while working on a file together. She had a great work ethic. She was both compassionate and competent. She was very prepared and very knowledgeable of the law. Since 2006, Attorney Buscarini and I have consulted one another on various issues in our areas of specialty, and we now know one another personally. I can attest to the fact that Attorney Buscarini still approaches her cases with the same compassion and competence that I saw in 2006. In fact, we are currently working on a file together. The matter is very litigious and Attorney Buscarini has devoted time, attention and energy in the matter that impresses me beyond belief. She is always prepared, very well read on the issue in question and very professional to opposing counsel and the Court. I am so impressed by Attorney Buscarini that I have recommended clients, friends and family to her, as I know that they are in good hands."

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Eugene Kelley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carrie is an excellent lawyer, honest, hard working and direct. i have referred her any number of clients and none has ever complained. In fact many have thanked me for involving her. i would endorse her without reserve."

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Christina DeMatteo

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I initially met Carrie during a three day Parent Coordination Seminar. During that time, we exchanged many family law practice tips. I found Carrie to be very knowledgeable about family law, and I feel confident referring family law matters to her when the need arises."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2021

Top 10 Family Law Attorney in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2021

10 Best Family Law Attoney in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

Top 10 Family Law Attorney in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2020

10 Best in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2019

Top 100 Family Lawyers in PA, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

10 Best in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Top 10 Family Law Attorney in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2018

Top 10 Family Law Attorney in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Family Lawyers in PA, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Top 100 Family Lawyers in PA, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association Of Distinguished Counsel

2017

Top 10 Attorneys in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Attorneys in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

Top 100 Family Lawyers in PA, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

10 Best in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best Under 40 in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association Of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top 100 Family Lawyers in PA, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Pro Bono Service Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

2014

10 Best Under 40 in PA, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 in PA, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

The Attorney Samuel Fallk Equal Access To Justice Award, Lackawanna Bar Association

2014

Top 40 Family Lawyers Under 40 in PA, American Society of Legal Advocates

1999

Trial Advocacy Honor Society Award, Widener University School of Law

1999

Public Service Award, United States Attorney's Office for Middle District of PA

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner & Managing Attorney, Buscarini Law Firm, P.C.

2004 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Eugene D. Sperazza

2000 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office of Philadelphia

1999 - 2000

Certified Law Clerk, Dauphin County District Attorney's Office

1998 - 1999

Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office Middle District of PA

1998 - 1999

Law Clerk, Handler Henning & Rosenberg, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

American Bar Association

Family Law Section

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Family Law Section

Lackawanna Bar Association

Family Law Rules Committee

Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association

Member

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Lifetime Member

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

Education

2000

Widener University School of Law

J.D.

1997

University of Pittsburgh

B.A.S.W. Magna Cum Laude

Publications

Languages

English

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