"Extremely generous with his time."
/"Gave me excellent legal advice in regards to a personal issue. Really really knows his stuff. Very smart and personable."
"A must have lawyer"
/"This man saved my life, he is an amazing attorney and a great overall legal guide. He knew things about law that I didn't even know. James J Sexton is like a roller coaster, he always has the loopholes. He beat my wife's lawyer down and gave me what I deserved.
Thank you James, you really helped my divorce be less stressful and expensive."
"The best decision I could have made"
/"I had the good luck to be recommended to James Sexton by a personal friend.
I had seen several lawyers and worked with another and none of them dealt with my situation and the finalization of my separation with the clarity that Mr. Sexton did. Unlike other attorneys who speak in legal jargon and double talk, Mr. Sexton is as straightforward as can be. He cuts to the chase constantly and made the language simple and understandable.
His advice and legal council were extraordinarily well thought out, and clearly came from a perspective of great knowledge and experience in family law. When I had questions, he took time to listen and took care to answer in a way that truly made me feel comfortable; even when I had to make difficult decisions as to property and time with my child.
In addition, unlike others, he carried through with all he promised to do for me and he did so in a timely manner. He was accessible when I needed him, and I found all of his staff to be the same. Using Mr. Sexton turned out to be the best decision I could have made during this rocky time."
- Todd S.
"An excellent attorney"
/"I used James Sexton for my high net worth divorce. He was professional, courteous and an excellent attorney. I couldn't have been happier with his work."
"Thoroughly devoted to his clients"
/"My wife and I have known Jim Sexton for over a decade. I am a graduate of the Harvard Law School, class of 1954, and was, prior to my retirement in 1990 a litigating attorney/partner with a major New York City based law firm.
Jim is intelligent, articulate and thoroughly devoted to his clients and to the practice of law. Those qualities have earned him his well-deserved reputation with members of the Bar and the Bench, as well. My wife and I were thrilled when Jim agreed to serve as a Co-Trustee of my life insurance trust. His participation in that role, relieves me of any concern for the well-being of my beneficiaries after my demise.
Anyone lucky enough to be represented by Jim will find him to be the epitome of an advisor, counselor and friend."
- Peter
"An excellent advocate"
/"Mr. Sexton has constantly been there to assist with all levels of my separation, my divorce as well as any issues considering my visitation with my child. I have never had a moments pause when the need arose to pick up the phone and ask any legal question since. Mr. Sexton treats every issue I address with him with courtesy and professionalism.
On more than one occasion, it is my belief, Mr. Sexton has gone above and beyond the role I needed him to play. If Mr. Sexton didn't have an immediate answer for me, he would find one in short order, it was as though he knew how important my questions and concerns were to me! He acted with respect, and showed me each and every moment how professional an attorney can be. Throughout the case, the document drawing and the final settlement Mr. Sexton continued to set the bar for how amazing a person in his position could behave.
Mr. Sexton's fees, in my humble opinion are well worth the price of admission. The bottom-line, he is the best. I wouldn't want anyone else to represent me or anyone I care about. I recommend Mr. Sexton to anyone who finds themselves in the position of divorce and custody situations. I recently recommended him to a friend who had a terrible family situation; the reports that come back to me are glowing. He is truly a professional and a wonderful advocate.
Thank you James for everything, from the bottom of my heart thank you."
- A.T.
"Gave exactly the right advice"
/"James helped finalize the mostly amicable separation between me and my ex-husband. I know how fortunate I am to be able to report an amicable divorce, especially in light of the fact that our young daughter had so much to gain (or lose) by the way this delicate process was handled on all sides.
"I truly believe that James gave exactly the right advice to me exactly the advice I needed at exactly the moments I needed it. Divorce is a very emotional process and, in our case, James helped us exercise the compassion needed and the detachment necessary for the spirit of cooperation to survive during this very trying process.
"I highly recommend hiring James. After meeting him for the first time I remember thinking that he just seems smarter than most people.
"I am glad to have been right and will always be grateful."
"A lawyer's lawyer!"
/"As a personal injury lawyer facing acrimonious and contentious divorce proceedings from another lawyer, I could not have chosen a better advocate than JJS. He provided both excellent representation as well as reassurance and support during the most dificult time in my life. I recommend him highly to anyone facing an aggressive adversary."
- Marc
"A Zen-like calmness and compassion."
/"I have never felt so vulnerable as when I was going through my divorce. James Sexton embodies everything you could want in a divorce lawyer and more! Yes, he is knowledgeable, hard working, ethical and has great courtroom savvy, but he also has a Zen-like calmness and compassion that I really needed at this very emotional time in my life.
"I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mr. Sexton! He really took the time to make sure I understood the process every step of the way and intelligently and reassuringly answered all my many, many questions.
"I do not think I am exaggerating when I say he was my champion, my life preserver in the messy sea that is divorce."
- Barbara K.
"He has your back."
/"I'm not sure where I'd be without Jim Sexton. He handled my divorce and, as difficult a time as that was for me emotionally, psychologically, and financially, he helped me get to the other side so that I was in the best place I could be, given the circumstances - way better, financially, than I thought I ever would be. He just knew things about the law that the opposing counsel did not. He was always totally prepared. He handled my calls and listened to my concerns - though he was not shy to point out when he thought I was doing something that would only satisfy my short-term spite while sacrificing my (and my kids) long-term best interests. He was always thinking about the big picture - the rest of my life still ahead of me - even when I didn't. Because I couldn't.
"There are some decisions you make where, when you look back, you realize how different things would have been had you gone another way. Showing up at Jim's office and then choosing him (though it was hardly a choice - I could tell right away he was the guy) was THE best marriage-related decision I made in the last five years (even though it had to do with the dissolution of my marriage). He is never lost at sea and you always feel that he has your back.
I cannot recommend him highly enough."
"Never have I met anyone so knowledgeable."
/"James is an incredible family lawyer! He was there at every step to assist and explain (never have I met anyone so knowledgeable). Most of all I found Jim to be considerate of all of my needs. He met every ethical expectation and at the same time I always felt that Jim was on my side. Jim is a rare find, I could never ask for better representation, thank you Jim!"
- ATS
"I have never met a nicer lawyer."
/"Trustworthy and Helpful above and beyond the call of duty. James Sexton Helped my Wife and I with a very complicated prenuptial. She is a foreign national and we were under time pressure from the US government to get married before she lost her visa, and pressure from both of our (crazy) families.
"Mr. Sexton initially tried to recommend us to another lawyer because he had a full case load at the time and we needed the paperwork done fast. He was highly recommended by a friend of mine and I was very nervous so he said he would help us. He worked overtime for us and never went over his initial estimate even though he worked late into the night for us.
"I have never met a nicer lawyer."
- Jesse
"A sympathetic attorney with an incredible legal arsenal"
/"The day I caught my wife cheating on me was the worst day of my life. I met with several attorneys that wanted to charge me exorbitant retainers. It was clear to me that they were trying to take advantage of my vulnerable state.
I met with Mr. Sexton and I could not have possibly been happier with the results. He is a caring and sympathetic attorney with an incredible legal arsenal at his disposal. I would give him my highest possible recommendations."
"I would never recommend anyone else."
/"I could not bear the thought of dealing with a divorce and custody battle when my husband and I separated. When Mr. Sexton was recommended to me by two of my close friends as 'the one to have on my side,' I knew I had to meet him. I was scared to death about going through a nasty battle with my husband.
Mr. Sexton was kind, compassionate, thorough and explained every aspect of what I had to do and what he would be doing to ensure not only my future was secure, but my children would be protected as well.
When everything was settled, I could not have been happier with the outcome. I even have a decent relationship with my ex, which is great for our kids.
Mr. Sexton understands that divorce is never easy, but he has the experience to walk anyone through the process smoothly and with as little pain as possible. I would never recommend anyone else for handling a divorce with or without children involved. You cannot go wrong retaining Mr. James J. Sexton."
- Debra DePalma
"His name and reputation are sterling."
/"Foremost, Mr. Sexton knows his work. Why is this imperative? Because he's not wasting time with his nose in the books on MY dime exploring case law trying to learn what he should already know. I went through that with a previous attorney I had to let go. Family law is his specialty.
His name and reputation are sterling - I knew from the first meeting that I could breathe and that my interests and those of my child, no matter how great the opposing incendiary, would be looked after to the best of Mr. Sexton's power. I was not just another number, not just another billable hour to him. Though ever the consummate professional, he treated me as though I was his ONLY client. He was proactive, prepared, and always accessible to me.
I was scared, anxious, etc. as anyone would be in my position... Mr. Sexton alleviated my fears by imparting his knowledge and making me feel that I was protected and prepared as anyone could possibly be in my situation. I was lucky to have that kind of empowerment. Very, very lucky."
- Hilary
"He was worth the money spent."
/"James Sexton did an excellent job for me in my divorce. He always returned my phones and was patient with me in answering my questions and addressing my concerns. What I found most appealing about him was his brutal honesty about my situation, what I could expect to be awarded and his accessibility. When I had a disagreement concerning visitation crop up after business hours on a Friday night I was able to reach him personally and he settled the issue for me.
Divorce is difficult and painful. Mr. Sexton is acutely aware of this fact and doesn't make it worse by promising to get his clients everything they want. That is not reality and I personally appreciated his honesty in this regard. I didn't want to be promised the moon and the stars by my attorney. I wanted an honest professional who would work hard and explain the process to me every step of the way. Mr. Sexton did exactly that. Was he the "cheapest" lawyer in Rockland? No. But he was worth the money spent."
- M. Jane
"A life line for my family."
/"I had a difficult and complex child custody case involving Parents, Grand Parents and Step Parents. There were elements of violence, child abduction, money theft and a host of criminal activity.
During this dark and difficult time, Jim Sexton was a life line for my family. I have called upon Mr. Sexton in the day, night, evening, weekend and during a holiday or two. Every call and every question was answered with a thoughtful and meaningful response. Sunday meetings, emergency court sessions, whatever it took to keep my children safe, Jim Sexton was there."
"I was in good hands from day one."
/"My divorce was, without question, one of the most difficult experiences of my life. After I learned my husband was cheating I was crushed and didn't know how I would put the pieces back together again. Thankfully a friend referred me to James Sexton and he and the other attorneys and members of his staff helped me do it.
"All of the attorneys in Jim's office (but particularly Jim) are incredibly driven and hardworking. They get in early and leave late. They return all calls within 24 hours and make sure nothing 'slips through the cracks'. I used to joke with my friends about the "Sexton Rapid Response Team" and even my (now) ex-husband commented about how quickly issues were addressed and how he felt like the Sexton firm was "on top of him" from day one of our case.
"My divorce was a very difficult time and Jim and his team couldn't make it "easy" but having attorneys I could trust and who clearly respected me and listened to me made it a lot easier. I was stunned to read two negative reviews of Jim and the "young attorneys" who work for him as my experience was the total opposite. I felt like I was in good hands from day one and the results I obtained speak for themselves.
"There are less expensive lawyers out there. There are older and more experienced lawyers out there. I don't recommend my friends to those lawyers. I recommend Jim Sexton and the rest of his team (Peter and Evan) to anyone and everyone."