Colleen Anne Barberis

We had the good fortune to be referred by a business associate to the Barberis Law Firm for a child custody issue and were represented in court by Colleen Barberis. Colleen was professional and assertive without being overbearing. She was obviously respected by the judge and displayed sensitivity a...nd good grasp of the subtleties of the case which led to total legal and physical custody in our favor. She also has a pleasant manner and good sense of humor. Our interactions with Pat Barberis and staff in the preparation of the case was smooth and clear. We would happily use the Barberis Law Firm again and refer them to anyone else who has to undertake the unfortunate journey to family court. Colleen, Pat and the staff made an uncomfortable situation easier and did so with compassion and grace.

Divorce is a very difficult process at best. I came to the Barberis Law Firm emotionally compromised, and reeling from a sequence of events that turned my life upside down, and left me basically destitute. Colleen Barberis met with me, really listened to my story, identified several issues that I ne...eded to address to protect myself, and assured me that if divorce became necessary, I would be well positioned and represented. I was hoping to reconcile with my wife for the sake of our children, however after “checking the box” on a month of counseling, my wife petitioned for divorce. I then retained Colleen as my attorney. She reviewed the case and immediately began working on my response with her staff. Colleen was always cognizant and concerned for my feelings regarding my family and my wellbeing, and her strong and constant encouragement was a huge help in getting through the arduous documentation and paperwork. This process is not easy when you throw in establishing a new household, work and trying to see you kids when they are made available. The whole time she worked to achieve my ultimate goal of 50/50 joint custody of my kids, all while keeping my legal expenses down and keeping an eye out for settlement as opposed to litigating in court. We ultimately achieved 90% of my custody goals, as well as most financial considerations - and we settled out of court. I have some friends who went through some of the most acrimonious of divorces, spending 4 to 5 times the time and money, are no better off, and have a completely poisoned relationship to show for it. My ex-wife and I are now civil towards each other and I believe that will reduce the damage this divorce has done to our kids. I recommend and I am grateful to Colleen Barberis for her attentiveness, her encouragement and positive demeanor, her fierce determination and her wise counsel.

I retained Ms. Colleen and Patricia Barberis. They are a mother and daughter team. I was attracted by that immediately. My case was very difficult. I had misdemeanor charges as well as the father of our austisic 7 yr. Old daughter. Ms. Colleen Barberis worked so hard on our case.....so did her mo...ther Pat Barberis. They were always so compassionate and patient. I never thought I would get awarded what I was asking for. Guess what I did! They as a team are the best thing that ever happened to me and my daughter. Ms. Colleen and Ms. Patricia Barberis...... Gave me and my daughter a new life. I would highly recommend both of them. I had father's counsel and also minors counsel against me. The Barberis.s worked diligently to secure my victory. They knew the truth ......With love and appreciation. Shameine & Davianna

Colleen has helped me through a brutal custody battle that has been going on for years. Her empathy and compassion have gotten me through set-backs that seemed insurmountable at the time. She took me aside and hugged me and offered her shoulder, but didn't allow me to wallow in it or show defeat. Wit...h her help, I was able to pull it together and put the setback behind me and move on. Colleen is both passionate and compassionate, and the combination of her and her mother are a force to be reckoned with!