Ostertag Oleary Barrett & Faulkner

Maura is the best I have seen. She cares, listens and has alot of understanding how hard it is to go through a divorce. I also call her the Pitbull as she will fight for you and make sure you are protected as best as she can....she is also a well-respected lawyer and super smart. I asked her what makes you such a great lawyer. She told me she looks at both sides of the coin. She is always thinking of her client. 100% recommended her if you should ever need a GOOD attorney!

After two separate recommendations for this particular firm, I decided to pursue potential representation. I called three separate times over the course of three weeks (Left a message with someone in the office and left two on the answering machine). I have never received a response. Baffled.

Maura Barrett is an excellent attorney. She will not only make your best interest a priority but also the best interest of your children. She is very knowledgeable of different family situations and will guide you through the family court process. She is honest, has high morals and strong ethics! She has been my family attorney for over 6 years and has guided me through some of the difficult situations that can occur in custody cases. She is easy to communicate with, responds quickly when contacted and will keep you informed. I would highly recommend her!

Maura Barrett is incompetent lawyer. She does not prioritize her clients needs at all. She came off nice at first but she can’t handle a simple separation case or a divorce. She is not able to handle it and will tell you while in process to find someone else that has the time. She said she is unable to call me back right away which is fine by me, even though the receptionist said she would. She said you have to wait weeks she can’t even call you back in a few days. She is busy going to court. Meanwhile I never got her on the phone once after I seen and payed her. She must not need thousands of dollars I guess. Lazy elderly lawyer who should retire is how I see it. Waste of money and time.

Sharon Faulkner has guided me through the difficult and emotional divorce/family court process for over ten years. She is the best of the best. Knowledgeable, experienced, collaborative, compassionate, responsive, detailed, and kind. She and her office are well organized and very well respected amongst the legal community in Dutchess County. She had my and my children's best interests at heart when making decisions and always conducted herself in a calm and professional manner. Additionally, Sharon has fought difficult battles and gotten me very favorable, fair results. Most importantly, I trust her implicitly. I would not hesitate to give her my highest recommendation.