Reviews

Jo Ann was referred to me by another professional that is part of the Collaborative Divorce Process team. I am SO VERY THANKFUL AND APPRECIATIVE to the other professional for her recommendation and of course to Jo Ann!! I went into this process not knowing about how the Mediation or Collabrative process worked. All I knew was I did not want to get taken advantage of by someone, the future ex, who was experienced in these processes. Jo Ann was so thorough at my first meeting, taking the time to explain to me both processes in a manner I could understand, making my ultimate decision to proceed Collaboratively. Jo Ann genuinely knows this process exceptionally well, is supportive and kind, and was in my corner 24/7, making sure that I was not taken advantage of. Most of all, she provided me with encouragement, strength, reassurance and guidance , during a severely emotional and devastating time, in one’s life, when one never expected this turn in their life. I highly recommend Jo Ann as a lawyer and confidante. I knew she always had my back and would not let me get hurt in the process. She always invested her time in bettering this process for me. Jo Ann also assisted me with information and resources how to proceed independently, as a STRONG WOMAN, with how to go on with my life, after a extremely bitter divorce. Kudos to you Jo Ann and thank you again, for your caring and consideration of me, throughout this process!!

I consulted three attorneys that were primarily advocates of attorney vs attorney kind of representation. After meeting with JoAnn, I decided on the mediation route for my divorce. JoAnn was very professional throughout the process and always kept my objectives in mind. She was always there for support of any kind in a very timely manner (unlike some attorneys you wait days for a response). She handled all negotiations fairly but firmly when needed. I would highly recommend JoAnn.

Jo Ann saved us time and money and spared us the emotional burden of having to go to court. She was impartial throughout the entire process, helped us feel safe, was patient in explaining confusing issues, and offered creative ways to quickly reach compromise in the division of our assets and liabilities. She was always very professional including when she needed to nip pettiness and disagreements in the bud so that we could stay focused and keep moving forward. The process was very swift and she made it as comfortable as it could be, given the circumstances. I highly recommend Jo Ann for separation and divorce mediation.

Joann is extremely professional and devoted to her clients. She has always gone the extra mile for me and made me feel at ease. She is extremely informative and very good at what she does. I have total trust in Joann and I'm blessed to have her as my attorney.

Jo Ann was incredibly kind, helpful and supportive throughout the difficult process of negotiating collection of unpaid alimony. Her attention to details and professionalism made a stressful process bearable. Jo Ann always returned calls and answered all questions and concerns promptly and most of all I always felt that she was there for me and had my back. She is an expert in matrimonial law and I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my case!

Ms. Shartrand received 5 stars from me due to her extreme professionalism. She went above and beyond what I thought possible, and she is very quick to answer any questions or concerns I have. I have had bad experiences with lawyers, And she is by far the best I've been able to work with. She really takes your situation into account and works for YOU. Beyond happy with her skill and work!

Jo Ann Shartrand was our attorney in a mediation for a separation and divorce. We experienced not only an attorney who is competent and an expert on the law, but a person we could totally trust who was working for both of us in a positive manner. She made us feel relaxed and comfortable each step of the way . Jo Ann explained each document thoroughly and made us feel most confident in all decisions. I would not hesitate to recommend Jo Ann , as she is a dedicated attorney who is focused on helping others.

From the moment I met Jo Ann, I knew that I finally found a lawyer I could trust. Everything from her graceful demeanor, expertise in matrimonial law, and compassion toward my situation, told me that she was the right person to entrust with my future. Being a proponent of mediation, she didn’t make, contrary to other lawyers I consulted, false promises, but drew, from the very beginning, a realistic picture of my situation and what to expect during the divorce process. She stood by me every step of the way with her extraordinary knowledge of divorce law, the legal system, and a solid strategy regarding the financial aspects of my divorce. Any questions I had were always answered in an extremely prompt manner; none were left unanswered. While at court, I observed other lawyers arguing and shouting aggressively, a stark contrast to Jo Ann’s graceful and poised professional conduct. Throughout the divorce proceedings, Jo Ann knew exactly what tone to take, when to gently insist and when to negotiate. On our final court date, the presiding judge thanked us for the level of professionalism, civility, and intelligence with which our divorce was handled. Having to face divorce after twenty-eight years of marriage was the most devastating experience of my life, both emotionally and financially. I could not have coped with the year-long process without Jo Ann’s steadfast support. I will be forever grateful for her valuable compassionate advice and legal expertise.

Jo Ann handled a child support case and an extended child custody case for me and provided excellent professional counsel throughout the process. Her knowledge of family court and custody law helped me gain the visitation rights I was seeking. She provided great support during the challenging situations and offered sound and successful alternatives to handle the many obstacles encountered throughout the process. I highly recommend Jo Ann.

I hired Jo Ann to represent me when my husband refused to mediate our divorce. I am glad I did. She is knowledgeable, responsive, and highly effective. I recommend her without reservation.

I hired Jo Ann as my mediation attorney for a very emotional separation/divorce in January 2015. Jo Ann mitigated the extremely emotional, and at times very heated mediations between myself & ex husband with extreme poise, compassion, intelligence and precision to get what needed to be done, done. Jo Ann promptly returned my countless inquiries and ensured the turnaround time for all filing/paperwork/etc. was expedited very quickly. You have to have more than skill & intelligence to be able to successfully mitigate through such a journey as divorce mediation. It is now March 2015, and, the divorce is final & was seemless. Jo Ann was a pleasure to work with & would highly recommend her.

I highly recommend JoAnn Shartrand. She represented me in my divorce and I am so happy that I chose her. She is intelligent, highly skilled, knows the law, and was very supportive and helpful. She was always keeping up with the case and always familiar with the details. She encouraged me to seek the settlement to which I was entitled, which left me in a far better financial position than I would have been without her counsel. I truly enjoyed working with her.