Sarah Escolas

Sarah Escolas

4.3
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Marriage & Prenuptials

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

If you are contemplating a divorce or separation, I can help you understand the various divorce processes you have to choose from and resolve issues concerning maintenance, child custody, child support, and a fair division of marital assets.

16 years | 40 cases

45%
Estate Planning 40%

Creating an estate plan ensures you and your family are protected in the event you lose your capacity or pass away.

16 years | 60 cases

40%
Marriage and Prenuptials 15%

Prenuptial agreements require couples to communicate. Having open and honest communication about finances and expectations before marriage can help couples lay a solid foundation to build their future on.

16 years | 20 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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Sarah Escolas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Posted by Bill | November 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended for collaborative divorce.

I hired Sarah after several initial meetings with other collaborative attorneys. After much contemplation, I felt she could best represent my ideals and she geniuenly cared. Besides being a true professional she also sympathetic to your state-of-mind. Understanding you are experiencing so much emoti...on and stress. Next to losing a love one, there is nothing more painful. Although with her help, you will get through it. One day at a time. I highly recommend Sarah to those who have mutually decided to divorce and still love each other. With one caveat, if the attorney representing your spouse doesn't sign the collaborative process agreement. Immediately seek a ligation attorney. It will save your thousands.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sarah is excellent!

I hire Sarah to handle my divorce; I literally don't think I could have done it without her. Divorce is difficult enough; if you can't fully trust your lawyer, you will be lost. Sara is excellent, communicative and trustworthy. She's fully invested in making sure the collaborative process is done rig...ht. I can't say enough good things about her.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

I have been working with Sarah for over the past 6 months. She has been very supportive of me through the worst experience that I have ever had to go through. She has been readily available when I needed her advice and "hand-holding".

Sarah Escolas

Replied last April 19, 2017

Representing you has been an absolute pleasure. Thank you for your kind words. They are greatly appreciated.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2012

Most helpful professional I've dealt with.

Sarah Escolas did my divorce process. It was a very pain free process. She informed me of everything I needed to do and took care of the rest. After it was all said and done, everything had gone according to what she had told me, which is the best thing you can ask for in these situations. She... made the whole process very clear to me and proposed a plan of action which we took on and it worked out fine. She also worked with me to try to understand the circumstances and was honest when I was worried about the steps. Sarah took steps to defend my rights when my spouse was out of line. I would recommend Sarah Escolas as a lawyer to anyone who is going through a divorce and needs to get their information correctly. She really listens and takes the right steps to help.

Sarah Escolas

Replied last April 19, 2017

Thank you for taking the time to post such a thoughtful review. I hope you are doing well and wish you all the best in the future.

Posted by Linda & Carlos Granger | April 5, 2012

Excellent

Sarah is a very professional person, she show that she is there for you and will do her best to represent you to the best of her ability. She returns calls and emails in a timely manner, will keep you informed as to how your court case is progressing and see that it will be handled properly in the c...ourt sysem.

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Sarah Escolas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Karen Walker

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is skilled in all matters of family law including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, child support, will drafting and estate planning. Sarah is an excellent negotiator and is tough for her clients when needed. As a mediator she provides her clients with superb advice. I strongly recommend Sarah if you are seeking a mediator or family law attorney."

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Mark Lee

Education lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Stephen Kelly

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Escolas. Very zealous advocate who gets great results for her clients."

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Leila Wons

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Escolas is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. She is an incredible attorney."

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Kelly Foley

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Outstanding Volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers Project of Worcester

2010

Collaborative Law Certification, Certified in Collaborative Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Escolas Law

2011 - 2013

Owner, Law Office of Sarah Escolas

2009 - 2010

Attorney - Paralegal, Benson Law Group

2008 - 2009

Paralegal, Stone, Stone, & Creem

2007 - 2007

Legal Assistant, Harmon Law Offices

2005 - 2007

Domestic Violence Court Advocate, YWCA Worcester - Domestic Violence

Associations

2018 - Present

NY Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2013 - Present

New York County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2016

G.R.A.P.E.

Member

2013 - 2018

Collaborative Law Association of Rochester (CLARA)

Board Member - 2017-2018

2011 - 2013

Worcester Collaborative Practice Group

Co-chair

2011 - 2013

Worcester Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2013

Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador

Education

2010

New England School of Law

J.D.

2005

Niagara University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

CLARA - Annual Luncheon

Attorney Engagement

Languages

English

Activity

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