Judith Happe

Judith Happe

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Unknown

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

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Judith Happe's Reviews

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Posted by Matt | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Prenuptial Agreement Service

Judith assisted me in the drafting and negotiation of a prenuptial agreement with my partner. This was an area of expertise of which I had little knowledge and Judith provided a great deal of needed explanation and simplicity to the process. It was an absolute pleasure to work with her and she made w...hat could have been a very stressful situation very comfortable.

Posted by Dennis | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Parenting Plan

Judith was very thorough in understanding my needs and requests for a fair parenting plan as a father. She kept me informed and made positive suggestions towards fair goals so that I could have the necessary times as well as continue to have the proper influence in the upbringing of my son. I felt... that no stone was left unturned, she handled the case efficiently while bringing things to a decisive closure.

Posted by Julianne | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Judith Happe

Judith is an intelligent, passionate and tenacious advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Jamie | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Incredible, Intelligent, Compassionate

Judith Happe took what was a very difficult, painful, and in many ways exasperating experience (as well as legally challenging) and brought a level of compassion and understanding, along with her high-level of expertise, to make it not only smoother and better (these words are inadequate), she also m...ade me feel safe and cared about, not just as a client, but as a human being. Ms. Happe's intelligence, compassion, just plain sharp, sharp wit and instinct, as well as dogged determination to ensure that the "right thing" be done, are the sole reasons that my case has been a successful one. All these things, and them combine them with the highest level of ethics and integrity - I have the utmost respect and admiration for Ms. Happe as an attorney and as a human being. I both commend and recommend her highly.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Helped me navigate thru the legal pitfalls of a complicated divorce

This woman is an angel. When my divorce turned ugly, she was able to assist me each step of the way. She broke down legal language into things I could understand helping me move forward with my life. One of the few out there that actual cares about her clients.

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Judith Happe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jan Farensbach

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Ms. Judith Happe as an attorney who has earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike. Ms. Happe is intelligent, knowledgeable, compassionate, hard working and very thorough. She is an excellent attorney who displays a "common touch" when dealing with clients. I have worked closely with Ms. Happe on several cases and have known her for years. I strongly recommend Ms. Happe to any client with divorce, separation or family law issues."

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Marguerite Royer

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Judith Happe is an excellent lawyer. We worked together on many cases. She is a true professional, thoughtful, and compassionate. Judith is also a wonderful colleague and an asset to the legal profession.. Marguerite (Lily) Royer"

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

10 Best Attorneys: Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys: Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Jan V. Farensbach

2016 - 2018

Counsel, Jewell Law, PLLC

2012 - 2015

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Jan V. Farensbach

2011 - 2012

Contract Attorney, Preston Stutman & Partners

1998 - 2011

Senior Attorney, Mayerson Stutman Abramowitz, LLP

Associations

1988 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section

Education

1997

Brooklyn Law School

Juris Doctor

1995

New York University, Gallatin School

MA - Masters

1987

St Mary's University of San Antonio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

Valuation Strategies in Divorce Valuation of Specialty or Novelty Assets (Feb. 2017 Chapter 8 Update)

Languages

English

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