About Sharon Marie

Sharon M. Sulimowicz is an attorney based in Ithaca, New York, with a focus on personal injury law. Admitted to the New York State Bar in January 1996, she has built a diverse practice that encompasses family law, divorce, business law, employment law, estate planning, real estate law, and insurance defense. Her law office, The Law Office of Sharon M — Sulimowicz, is conveniently located at 118 North Tioga Street, Suite 202, Ithaca, NY 14850. This central location allows her to serve many clients in the region. Born in Rochester, New York, on May 7, 1968, Sharon has a strong academic background.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Cortland in 1992, graduating summa cum laude. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended Villanova University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 1995, graduating cum laude. While at Villanova, Sharon was an active member of The Villanova University Law Review, which provided her with inexperience in legal writing and analysis. Before establishing her own practice, Sharon gained significant experience in the legal field. She served as a partner at the Ithaca law firm of Thaler & Thaler, where she developed her skills in various areas of law. Prior to that role, she was an associate at Bond, Schoeneck & King, LLP in Syracuse, New York.

This extensive background equips her to assist clients with a variety of legal needs, including labor and employment law, employment discrimination, real estate transactions, contract disputes, adoptions, and matrimonial and family law. Sharon is also admitted to practice in the United States Federal District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York. She is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, participating in both the Labor and Employment Law Section and the General Practitioner Law Section. Additionally, she is involved with the Tompkins County Bar Association and the Finger Lakes Women's Bar Association, where she contributes to the legal community. In addition to her legal practice, Sharon is dedicated to legal education and community involvement. She serves as an Adjunct Professor in Construction Law at Tompkins Cortland Community College, sharing her expertise with aspiring legal professionals.

Furthermore, Sharon has mentored high school students in business law, preparing them for annual mock trial competitions. She also judges mock trial exercises at Cornell University, fostering the next generation of legal talent. Her office operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend appointments available upon request. Sharon offers free initial consultations, demonstrating her commitment to providing comprehensive legal services tailored to each client's needs.

Education

State University of New York - College at Cortland

B.A. | Political Science

1989

Villanova University

J.D. (1995)

Accepted Jurisdictions

New York

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Family Law Divorce Business Law Employment Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law Insurance Defense

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Contract Disputes Adoptions Matrimonial and Family Law

Professional Associations

The Better Business Bureau

has membership 2007 - Current

Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce

has membership 2006 - Current

Tompkins County Bar Association

has membership 1998 - Current

New York State Bar Association

has membership 1996 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 118 N Tioga St Suite 202 Ithaca NY 14850