What are my options? What are my rights? How much will I have to pay? These and other concerns plague the minds of those seeking divorce or dealing with the aftermath of other family law matters. Often overlooked are questions of estate planning and administration. In the case of a second marriage, how can I make sure children from my prior marriage are taken care of when it comes time to distribute my estate?

Our family law and estate planning attorneys at Ostertag O’Leary & Barrett take pride in the quality relationships we foster with clients. We take a team approach to problem resolution and regularly communicate case progress to our clients. We focus on working hard in the best interests of our clients. Please contact the law firm of Ostertag O'Leary & Barrett today to see how we can help you.

Our Lawyers
Our firm is a fixture in the community and we have combined legal experience of more than 40 years. We know law. Our attorneys have received the highest peer review rating under Martindale Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating™ process1. Our small case volume and small office staff ensures individual attention for our clients.

Robert L. Ostertag: Past President of the New York State Bar Association and JAG attorney, Mr. Ostertag is a veteran trial lawyer with over 45 years of experience.  He serves on several statewide and nationwide committees.

Diane M. O’Leary: Ms. O’Leary has more than 20 years of experience. She is well known in Dutchess County for handling complex, high asset divorce cases; voted Young Lawyer of the Year, New York State.

Maura A. Barrett: Educated in Ireland, now returned home to New York, Ms. Barrett focuses primarily in matrimonial and family law.  She is an adjunct professor at SUNY Dutchess and is active in the legal community.

Sharon M. Faulkner: Raised in Dutchess County, Ms. Faulkner's background includes family law, estate planning, and poverty law; she now focuses on family law and estate planning.

Other Practice Areas
We can also assist with adoption, prenuptial agreements, complex trusts, gift planning, and real estate conveyances. Please contact Ostertag O’Leary & Barrett today. We can help.

Attorneys at Ostertag, O’Leary & Barrett serve client needs in family law and estate planning in Poughkeepsie, New York, as well as Hyde Park, La Grange, Arlington, Hopewell Junction, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and in the towns of Fishkill and Wappingers Falls.

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Ostertag O’Leary & Barrett
17 Collegeview Ave.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-486-4300 Phone
845-486-4080 Fax

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Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.