Katherine M. Sharkey

Katherine M. Sharkey

3.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Family

121 W Washington St Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach & Buiteweg PC

121 W Washington St Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104-1300

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Katherine M. Sharkey's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
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Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind and compassionate help

I hired Kate to represent me in my divorce which occurred at an explosively difficult point in my life. She was a calming force for both me and my now-former spouse. She advised me on how to best stay out of court, how to protect my children's emotional needs, and how to limit my attorney's fees. I'm... grateful for her wisdom and counsel.

Posted by Jamie | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kate is caring, kind, patient and realistic

I have been a client of Kate for many years now. She has been kind, caring and realistic with me. I am very happy that I have worked with Kate and forsee us working together for many years. She understands domestic violence and has been very sensitive to my case.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2015

Poor service and professionalism

Following a paid consultation, Ms. Sharkey indicated interest to represent as counsel. In subsequent attempts to reach Ms Sharkey, absolute zero response was given and without any additional explanation. It cost me money and time, and impacted the court hearing. Still do not understand why Ms. Shark...ey said one thing in person, and then just disappeared and ignored my emails, voicemail, and messages. It was my first time experiencing such unprofessional behavior in an already stressful and difficult time.

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Katherine M. Sharkey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Walker

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Kate Sharkey for divorce and other family law matters. She’s committed to providing excellent representation to her clients, and is well respected in the Washtenaw legal community."

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Jennifer Lawrence

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kate has a passion for family law and is an expert in areas of domestic violence and restraining orders. She is compassionate and an aggressive advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Associations

Moms Demand Action, Washtenaw Chapter

Member

State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section, Domestic Violence Committee

Member

Abbot Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization, Ann Arbor

Member

2018 - 2019

Washtenaw County Bar Association Public Service and Pro Bono Committee

Chair

2016 - 2017

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Director at Large

2015 - 2016

Washtenaw County Bar Association, Public Service and Pro Bono Committee

Chair

2015 - 2016

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Friend of the Court Liaison

2013 - 2014

Washtenaw Region, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

President

Education

2006

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project Training

Drafting an "Iron clad" Judgment of divorce

2017

Michigan Poverty Project Roadshow

Property Division

2017

ICLE

Advising Clients in a Post Obergefell Era

2015

Committee on Regional Training for Lawyers

Trial Practice

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