team-member

Susan McLaughlin

Albany, NY

Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

Ms. McLaughlin limits her practice to matrimonial matters, including all aspects of family law. Her experience includes all phases of litigation, as well as negotiation of agreements in uncontested divorce matters. The Office's client base extends to all parts of New York, and is flexible enough to comfortably represent clients anywhere in the state. She is proficient in and out of the courtroom. The basics matter. Client courtesy, timely returned telephone calls, and realistic case assessments and costs, are fundamental to those in the midst of a family crisis. Clients should expect to hear sound legal advice based upon the specifics of their situation, not simply what they want to hear, or what their friends tell them. The resulting trust established between attorney and client forms the basis of a team approach toward reaching the client’s objectives. No matter what the approach, Ms. McLaughlin will aggressively pursue the client's goal.A practice limited to matrimonial matters, including, but not limited to, contested issues regrading paternity, adoption, JD, custody, UCCJA, relocation, visitation, child support, UIFSA, separation agreements, post-marital agreements, pre-marital agreements, divorce, annulments, orders of protection, grounds, business/license valuations, enhanced earnings, Majauskas, maintenance, separate property, marital property, equitable distribution, modification, enforcement, contempt, disclosure, tax considerations, exemptions, tax impacting, grandparent’s rights, domestic partner’s rights, Pendente Lite applications, impact of bankruptcy on matrimonial law; Proficient in all areas of motion practice, discovery, trial presentation, administrative proceedings, objections, Article 78 proceedings, appeals, and appellate practice.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

O'Brien & Associates18 Corporate Woods Blvd.Second FloorAlbany, NY, 1221118 Corporate Woods Blvd.Second FloorSecond FloorAlbany, NY, 12211

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
November 9, 2020

Susan is an attorney who actually listens to you, and it feels like she is really on your team. She helped me with a custody situation, and I was very impressed with her attention to detail. She combed through a large stack of documents I provided to her and consolidated them into a meaningful and efficient legal document. Susan also remembered the important points of my case and could quickly relate new information to the existing situation, seeing both the big picture and finer points that should be addressed. She was readily available for discussions and responsive to my needs, professional, and kind. Her discussions with opposing counsel were direct and served my needs well. I’d highly recommend her!

anonymous
March 10, 2020

Susan was an absolute joy to work with on a matter that was incredibly foreign to me: a prenuptial agreement. In my very first meeting with Susan, before getting into the nitty gritty on a somewhat uncomfortable situation, she took the time to listen to mine and my fiancé's story. Her interest and concern was most genuine, and my initial fears and anxieties about this process quickly went out the door. In a document comprised of 30+ pages that I struggled to comprehend, Susan went above and beyond to diligently translate important items and explain them to me in a language I could better understand. Every correspondence with Susan was efficient, enjoyable, and most professional. At the end of our process, I was hugging her and thanking her for all of her help. Her expertise in this area were fantastic, and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Thank you for making an uncomfortable situation such a breeze for me, Susan! I would recommend Susan to anyone seeking an attorney for a prenuptial, or any other of her specialties.

Holly
February 11, 2020

Susan handled my uncontested divorce with professionalism and kindness, making a nerve-wracking and overwhelming process much easier and less stressful. She was always responsive to my calls and emails and kept me informed. I have been living in another state throughout my divorce and she always made me feel confidant that my case was being handled well despite the distance. I trust her completely and would recommend her to anyone.

Janine
February 7, 2020

Having Susan represent me in my divorce was the best move I could make. Her professionalism, compassion and aggressiveness was the perfect combination to get the job done. I was more than pleased by the outcome and she continues to be a wealth of knowledge to tie up any loose ends. Would not hesitate to contact her in the future.

anonymous
January 15, 2020

Susan represented me in my divorce. My wife was incredibly unreasonable, and I felt that Susan fought hard for what I wanted. She understood my perspective and the law, and she explained what was going on every step of that way. Even though it was not an easy time, Susan made it a little better because I knew that she had my back.

Rob
January 7, 2020

After a search, multiple consultations and throughly explaining my case to several attorneys I only felt like I was being heard once. Susan thoroughly explained the entire process, my options and made me feel like she was truly on my side 100%. We were able to reach a settlement and I attribute Susan’s persistence as well as her attention to detail that resulted in a quick resolution that I was happy with. She comes highly recommended from a satisfied client.

John
September 3, 2019

Susan McLaughlin is an excellent attorney. During my recent divorce she provided guidance and clarity, and a good result for all. She really assisted me in understanding the process and I am very grateful.

Holly
May 16, 2019

Susan was so refreshing during a stressful process. Her knowledge along with compassion is second to none. She is forthcoming and was a pleasure to work with!

Ashley
May 8, 2019

Susan handled my child custody case. She was incredibly responsive, straightforward and spirited while being extremely professional. I never felt like I had to justify myself or my thinking - Susan was supportive, outgoing and truly fought for my point if view as if it were her own life.

anonymous
November 10, 2017

Susan was placed in charge of my case and was very much on top of things. She reviewed the history and worked closely with the lawyer from the employer (who no doubt was fully aware that this was a problem from whom she had to represent). She used my career accomplishments and insured that I received a good amount of time for me to be compensated as well as to search for opportunities in my field. I am very pleased with her efforts.

anonymous
November 9, 2020

Susan is an attorney who actually listens to you, and it feels like she is really on your team. She helped me with a custody situation, and I was very impressed with her attention to detail. She combed through a large stack of documents I provided to her and consolidated them into a meaningful and efficient legal document. Susan also remembered the important points of my case and could quickly relate new information to the existing situation, seeing both the big picture and finer points that should be addressed. She was readily available for discussions and responsive to my needs, professional, and kind. Her discussions with opposing counsel were direct and served my needs well. I’d highly recommend her!

anonymous
March 10, 2020

Susan was an absolute joy to work with on a matter that was incredibly foreign to me: a prenuptial agreement. In my very first meeting with Susan, before getting into the nitty gritty on a somewhat uncomfortable situation, she took the time to listen to mine and my fiancé's story. Her interest and concern was most genuine, and my initial fears and anxieties about this process quickly went out the door. In a document comprised of 30+ pages that I struggled to comprehend, Susan went above and beyond to diligently translate important items and explain them to me in a language I could better understand. Every correspondence with Susan was efficient, enjoyable, and most professional. At the end of our process, I was hugging her and thanking her for all of her help. Her expertise in this area were fantastic, and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Thank you for making an uncomfortable situation such a breeze for me, Susan! I would recommend Susan to anyone seeking an attorney for a prenuptial, or any other of her specialties.

Holly
February 11, 2020

Susan handled my uncontested divorce with professionalism and kindness, making a nerve-wracking and overwhelming process much easier and less stressful. She was always responsive to my calls and emails and kept me informed. I have been living in another state throughout my divorce and she always made me feel confidant that my case was being handled well despite the distance. I trust her completely and would recommend her to anyone.

Janine
February 7, 2020

Having Susan represent me in my divorce was the best move I could make. Her professionalism, compassion and aggressiveness was the perfect combination to get the job done. I was more than pleased by the outcome and she continues to be a wealth of knowledge to tie up any loose ends. Would not hesitate to contact her in the future.

anonymous
January 15, 2020

Susan represented me in my divorce. My wife was incredibly unreasonable, and I felt that Susan fought hard for what I wanted. She understood my perspective and the law, and she explained what was going on every step of that way. Even though it was not an easy time, Susan made it a little better because I knew that she had my back.

Rob
January 7, 2020

After a search, multiple consultations and throughly explaining my case to several attorneys I only felt like I was being heard once. Susan thoroughly explained the entire process, my options and made me feel like she was truly on my side 100%. We were able to reach a settlement and I attribute Susan’s persistence as well as her attention to detail that resulted in a quick resolution that I was happy with. She comes highly recommended from a satisfied client.

John
September 3, 2019

Susan McLaughlin is an excellent attorney. During my recent divorce she provided guidance and clarity, and a good result for all. She really assisted me in understanding the process and I am very grateful.

Holly
May 16, 2019

Susan was so refreshing during a stressful process. Her knowledge along with compassion is second to none. She is forthcoming and was a pleasure to work with!

Ashley
May 8, 2019

Susan handled my child custody case. She was incredibly responsive, straightforward and spirited while being extremely professional. I never felt like I had to justify myself or my thinking - Susan was supportive, outgoing and truly fought for my point if view as if it were her own life.

anonymous
November 10, 2017

Susan was placed in charge of my case and was very much on top of things. She reviewed the history and worked closely with the lawyer from the employer (who no doubt was fully aware that this was a problem from whom she had to represent). She used my career accomplishments and insured that I received a good amount of time for me to be compensated as well as to search for opportunities in my field. I am very pleased with her efforts.

anonymous
November 9, 2020

Susan is an attorney who actually listens to you, and it feels like she is really on your team. She helped me with a custody situation, and I was very impressed with her attention to detail. She combed through a large stack of documents I provided to her and consolidated them into a meaningful and efficient legal document. Susan also remembered the important points of my case and could quickly relate new information to the existing situation, seeing both the big picture and finer points that should be addressed. She was readily available for discussions and responsive to my needs, professional, and kind. Her discussions with opposing counsel were direct and served my needs well. I’d highly recommend her!

anonymous
March 10, 2020

Susan was an absolute joy to work with on a matter that was incredibly foreign to me: a prenuptial agreement. In my very first meeting with Susan, before getting into the nitty gritty on a somewhat uncomfortable situation, she took the time to listen to mine and my fiancé's story. Her interest and concern was most genuine, and my initial fears and anxieties about this process quickly went out the door. In a document comprised of 30+ pages that I struggled to comprehend, Susan went above and beyond to diligently translate important items and explain them to me in a language I could better understand. Every correspondence with Susan was efficient, enjoyable, and most professional. At the end of our process, I was hugging her and thanking her for all of her help. Her expertise in this area were fantastic, and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Thank you for making an uncomfortable situation such a breeze for me, Susan! I would recommend Susan to anyone seeking an attorney for a prenuptial, or any other of her specialties.

Holly
February 11, 2020

Susan handled my uncontested divorce with professionalism and kindness, making a nerve-wracking and overwhelming process much easier and less stressful. She was always responsive to my calls and emails and kept me informed. I have been living in another state throughout my divorce and she always made me feel confidant that my case was being handled well despite the distance. I trust her completely and would recommend her to anyone.

Janine
February 7, 2020

Having Susan represent me in my divorce was the best move I could make. Her professionalism, compassion and aggressiveness was the perfect combination to get the job done. I was more than pleased by the outcome and she continues to be a wealth of knowledge to tie up any loose ends. Would not hesitate to contact her in the future.

anonymous
January 15, 2020

Susan represented me in my divorce. My wife was incredibly unreasonable, and I felt that Susan fought hard for what I wanted. She understood my perspective and the law, and she explained what was going on every step of that way. Even though it was not an easy time, Susan made it a little better because I knew that she had my back.

Rob
January 7, 2020

After a search, multiple consultations and throughly explaining my case to several attorneys I only felt like I was being heard once. Susan thoroughly explained the entire process, my options and made me feel like she was truly on my side 100%. We were able to reach a settlement and I attribute Susan’s persistence as well as her attention to detail that resulted in a quick resolution that I was happy with. She comes highly recommended from a satisfied client.

John
September 3, 2019

Susan McLaughlin is an excellent attorney. During my recent divorce she provided guidance and clarity, and a good result for all. She really assisted me in understanding the process and I am very grateful.

Holly
May 16, 2019

Susan was so refreshing during a stressful process. Her knowledge along with compassion is second to none. She is forthcoming and was a pleasure to work with!

Ashley
May 8, 2019

Susan handled my child custody case. She was incredibly responsive, straightforward and spirited while being extremely professional. I never felt like I had to justify myself or my thinking - Susan was supportive, outgoing and truly fought for my point if view as if it were her own life.

anonymous
November 10, 2017

Susan was placed in charge of my case and was very much on top of things. She reviewed the history and worked closely with the lawyer from the employer (who no doubt was fully aware that this was a problem from whom she had to represent). She used my career accomplishments and insured that I received a good amount of time for me to be compensated as well as to search for opportunities in my field. I am very pleased with her efforts.