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Robert W. Birch
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Robert W. Birch

4.5
8 reviews

192 Main Street, P.O. Box 391, Cooperstown, NY 13326

Real Estate, Creditors Rights, Bankruptcy and 4 more

About Robert W. Birch

Member, Albany Law Review, 1982.

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Champion Badge Silver

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Champion Badge Gold

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Robert W. Birch got this award in 2021

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4.5
Value for Money
4.8
Real Estate
Posted by Owen
June 19, 2026
Hired Attorney

We’ve worked with Schlather & Birch for many years. It’s always been an excellent, responsive and helpful experience. Susan has been our primary contact and resource throughout this time. Always knowledgeable, always quick to answer questions and explain what needed to occur and next steps. She’s the best. Bob was very helpful at closing and clearly explained documents and answered questions during the process. Made it simple and straight forward to follow.

 
Real Estate
Posted by Tina
May 13, 2026
Hired Attorney

When we closed on our first house we worked with Bob Birch..he was kind and easy to work with. Fast forward 29 years and moving to another state the transaction just seamless. Casie, was an absolute lifesaver. She answered all my questions, no matter how repetitive or crazy. Her communication via phone, text, or email always timely! I cannot recommend Schlater & Birch highly enough. Thanks for everything.

 
Real Estate
Posted by George
May 11, 2026
Hired Attorney

We asked a quicker review of the real estate and a speed up on closing. This firm was prompt and responsive to our needs. Schlage and Birch was there thirty years ago and they were here today. Thank you for the hard work by Casie

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
May 19, 2020
Hired Attorney

Working with this lawyer was a great experience He gave advice when needed and was very efficient . He was knowledgeable in our case and walked us through the process at our first meeting. Helping us determine if we needed to file or not. Very efficient and caring .

Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
April 23, 2020
Hired Attorney

Mr. Birch made a difficult, personal situation extremely painless for me. I was very nervous and apprehensive about our first meeting and he soothed my nerves with his calm demeanor and professionalism. The process was straightforward from day one and he was very accommodating to my needs, and patient with my questions. I cannot thank him enough for helping me through this very difficult time.

 
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2020
Hired Attorney

Both Robert Birch and all the office workers in the firm that I dealt with were not only friendly and supportive, but knowledgeable and always eager to help in any way possible. Mr. Birch was great to have in my corner and made the process easy to understand and seamless!

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 10, 2010
Hired Attorney

very pleasant person to work with, but he is hard to reach.

Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
August 17, 2010
Hired Attorney

Bob represented me in a case where my ex-wife had some items go to collections and because I had shared an address with her the collection company was looking to me to pay. he stepped in and has been working the case to correct their errors.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Creditors Rights
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Foreclosures
  • Other 3
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Corporation
    • Zoning

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, New York
    1985, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
    1988, Florida
    Memberships
    Otsego County, Broome County, New York State and American Bar Associations
    The Florida Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Albany Law School of Union University
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Cornell University
    Class of 1979
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1957
    Binghamton, New York, December 30, 1957

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Partner at Schlather & Birch
4.5
8 reviews

192 Main StreetP.O. Box 391Cooperstown, NY 13326U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Robert W. Birch was admitted in 1983 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Robert W. Birch is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Robert W. Birch has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Schlather & Birch has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Robert W. Birch attended Albany Law School of Union University.

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