I made the huge mistake of hiring her for my divorce. She did absolutely nothing to represent me or my interests. She belittled me and even asked me if I was stupid or something when we were entering the courtroom. Her lack of representation caused me to lose well over $150,000. Do yourself a favor a...nd find a lawyer that does their job!

She is condescending and rude. Makes you feel like YOU work for her. I disliked dealing with her but was happy with the settlement she fought for. However, I let her go after the settlement was done figuring I could represent myself if I had to "enforce" the order. She told my ex's lawyer that sh...e let me go and I owed her money. NO! NO! NO!

I contacted Shawn Dougherty by referral and had a very thorough, educated consultation with her, which led me to hire her. It's been a nightmare since. Divorce is something I know absolutely nothing about and expected professional support and guidance-- no hand holding, no hugs as I have people in ...my life for that if needed.. I know nothing more about it now except that all of my questions are stupid and I talk too much for her when I've always been accused of not talking enough by anyone else. The divorce is simple, uncontested and amicable so there is not a lot of work involved but I couldn't figure out why this woman disliked me so much until I read these reviews. I now understand that this is simply who she is, not who I am. I've always had a healthy educational relationship with lawyers so it's a relief to know it's the personality I'm dealing with. So to avoid being yelled at and mocked, I simply do not call and I do not ask questions. If I need to know something, I've been informed via email so I know that will continue. It's just a shame that in the midst of dealing with something so emotional anyway, your bigger enemy turns out to be the person who is supposed to be the one fighting for you.

She was referred to me & I wish I had saw reviews first. First & foremost, if I wanted to be mistreated I would have stayed married. Her tone is extremely unprofessional and makes you question who she represents! She appears rushed & never has time to talk to you even though you’re paying for the c...all? I dread every time I need to hold a conversation with her. She’ll tell you - if you need a shoulder to cry on I’m not the attorney for you. No what I needed is an attorney who works for me and does her job regardless of how large the case is. Despite the size of the case all clients deserve proper representation. I run a business myself & ALL of my clients are important to me. She runs her business off the size of your wallet not the level of your needs. There’s were multiple issues unresolved and she flat out refused to address them. I’d not recommend her services to anyone - go find someone who is worth the money and wants to work for what you deserve! Do your research and think twice - wish I did!

First of all the picture associated with this lawyer at the top is not accurate. Shawn Dougherty is a female. Secondly, find yourself a different lawyer! Unless you are extremely wealthy, she will not have the time for you. You will be just another "garden variety" divorce to her which means you ...are bothering her with phone calls and questions. I rarely called her and when I did she was short tempered and rude. Her assistant would email me to call Shawn and when I did Shawn would yell at me asking why I was bothering her. When I would explain her assistant told me to call she would tell me she didn't know why and would review my file and call me back. She never looked at my file before calling me which meant our conversation was a waste of time. I dreaded having to talk to her. I wish I would have chosen someone else.