I never give 5 stars on anything, only because I believe perfection is often sought but never truly…read moreattained. HOWEVER...Mari and her staff genuinely strive for that experience for their clients. I came to know Mari through a reference in 2010 for my first custody case. Though she was on maternity leave at the time, Mari still took the time to advise me on how best to get started. I have officially used LaScala Family Law since 2013. I have been involved in two custody litigations since then. I received nothing but courteous and professional treatment as a client. Unfortunately, custody cases are rarely short and there is an enormous amount of emotional and psychological stress that is involved. Through her experience, Mari and her Associate Attorney, Megan were always forthcoming with the facts on how best to represent my case while remaining sympathetic to my situation. I never felt misled or given a false sense of hope that it would work out exactly like I pictured it for my child. Mari and her staff were always thorough in their explanations to further my understanding of the process and how best to represent me. There were instances that they even took the time to work with me during their vacation to ensure that they received facts/information as early as possible. I always felt that Mari, Megan and their staff cared deeply about my case and situation which further helped in our representation throughout the process and during my trial. Though I hope to never see the inside of a courtroom again; if I do, I'm glad to know that I will have Lascala Family Law in my corner.

From the owner: LaScala Law is a full-service boutique family law practice. We assist individuals, couples and…read morefamilies with a wide variety of challenging issues including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of previous court orders, contemp of previous court orders, temporary protective orders, legitimation and adoption.

The services I requested were rendered in a timely fashion. Ms Pineres is very detail oriented and…read moredriven attorney. The value for your dollar here is also something that should be duly noted. There's only one choice for family law attorneys in north Atlanta. That's Caroline Pineres.

I hired Caroline to handle my case. They took my retainer and completely dropped the ball on my…read morecase. Her staff and attorneys that work for her firm were very unprofessional. We lost my case entirely because she didn't know what she was doing. Highly do NOT recommend this attorney or any attorney that works here

I was recommended to Mr. Hadden for an accident case I was involved in. He not only took his time…read morespeaking with me and offering advice on multiple occasions in the end he stated to me it would be in my best interest to NOT use his services and handle it on my own. Honest, professional, does what's best for the situation not himself. I would give him 10 stars if I could.

John is a lawyer's lawyer. He is whip smart and fights for his clients. I highly recommend him,…read moreespecially in appellate cases.

SCAM AND FRAUD. DO NOT ANSWER. I was told that they were…read morelooking for my mother. I kept question why they were calling me and what she did. "Suzanne Hanley" barely responded. I was concerned about this because I don't know of my mother doing anything illegal and why they wouldn't just contact her directly. "Suzanne" said that the government calls relatives to get ahold of the person they are looking for. I repeated that the call SPECIFICALLY asked for my mother, not for me. She would not give me direct answers as to what the legal matter was, how they received my number, and if they already tried to contact my mother. on top of this, they used a Florida number, but claimed to be calling from a county in South Jersey. I looked back at my missed call log and there was a missed call from 3/24/2025, 4/4/2025, 4/23/2025, and today 5/1/2025.

Call constantly and don't leave a message. There is absolutely no reason why they should be calling…read moremy number.

I can't say enough about the professionalism, responsiveness, and support I received from this…read morefirm. My experience from start to finish was outstanding. I always felt comfortable knowing Jeanette, Trish or another member of their team were there to speak with me if needed and always were quick to reply to emails. This firm kept its commitment to see the process to the end without any hidden fees. You truly are a class act and for the first time in a very long time I believe their is a Happily Ever After! Thank you again, and please feel free to share my comments with any prospective clients -- I highly recommend this firm Make it a Great Day! Mark M.

If you are on a limited budget, I would encourage you to carefully consider Atlanta Divorce Law…read moreGroup before hiring them. During my consultation, I was told to expect approximately $20,000 through mediation, and my assigned attorney's hourly rate was $400. I understood that additional costs could arise, but I believed the total would remain reasonably close to that estimate. My actual experience was very different. During the first two weeks, I was billed $2,833.22. During the following two weeks, I was billed $7,627.50, bringing my total to $10,460.72 in just one month. The fees continued to increase, and before my Temporary Hearing and Mediation had even begun, my legal fees had already reached approximately $28,000. Throughout my case, attorneys other than my assigned attorney became involved. Before my important 60-Day Status Conference, my assigned attorney went on vacation and another attorney appeared on my behalf. Later, I was informed that another attorney would likely handle my Temporary Hearing as well. During my Temporary Hearing preparation meeting, much of the discussion focused on explaining why another attorney would handle the hearing rather than discussing strategy. I was concerned that each reassignment would require another attorney to spend additional time reviewing my case, resulting in more billable hours. I also did not learn until later that the newly assigned attorney's hourly rate exceeded $500 per hour. The firm explained that cases may be handled as a team and that each attorney's hourly rate was disclosed in the engagement agreement. I acknowledge that I should have reviewed the agreement more carefully. However, when I signed, my focus was on my assigned attorney's $400 hourly rate. I did not fully understand that multiple attorneys and paralegals could each bill separately for time spent on my case. I was also billed separately for emails, internal meetings, file reviews, and paralegal work. Even the time spent discussing billing concerns or questioning charges was billed, making it difficult to raise concerns without worrying about additional costs. The firm explained that the large number of emails and documents I provided naturally required additional attorney time. While I understand that explanation, I personally did not feel that I received the level of strategic advocacy and case management I expected in return. By comparison, the opposing party's law firm, M&T (Meriwether & Tharp), appeared to represent its client aggressively while, to my understanding, operating under a flat-fee billing model. Meanwhile, I found myself constantly worrying about mounting hourly legal fees and hoped for a more proactive approach from my own legal team. Then, while my Temporary Hearing and Mediation had not even occurred, I received a request to deposit an additional $7,500 into my trust account. At that point, I became more afraid of the legal bills arriving every two weeks than I was of the divorce litigation itself. I ultimately concluded that I could not realistically afford to continue through trial under this billing structure and retained another law firm that offers flat-fee representation through trial. I did not change attorneys because I was afraid to fight my case. I changed because I could no longer manage the uncertainty of the firm's billing structure and the repeated possibility of attorney reassignments that could generate additional costs. I am not saying this firm is the wrong choice for everyone. Clients with substantial financial resources who are comfortable with a team-based approach may have a different experience. However, if cost is an important factor for you, I encourage you to compare different billing models--including flat-fee firms such as M&T (Meriwether & Tharp)--before deciding which law firm is the best fit for your situation. This review reflects only my personal experience. I hope it helps others better understand a firm's billing practices, staffing model, and overall cost structure before making their decision.

Randy Kessler has a stellar reputation that appealed to me because I knew that my ex-husband was…read moresmart, devious, and financially abusive. I wanted a lawyer who would keep me safe. I was 60 and married 29 y. Until the mediation, I worked w 2 other lawyers in the firm, Mr. K said working with them saved money: he charges 700 hour -the more senior lawyer charged about 300 (who condescendingly-talked me about diet and nutrition instead of educating me and advocating)& a young woman who was diligent & who worked hard on my behalf, charged about 250. Mr. Kessler does not try to make extra money with drawn out court cases & he has expert knowledge I think. He would not let a client get trampled. But, Mr. K's showed a lack of interest in my case and had an intimidating manner, e.g when I questioned how something was being handled or asked for transparency ( such as when my ex took all the money out of our joint account and I was told I had no recourse. It was clear that he was angry by his tone and intimidating "if you're unhappy you can find another firm" comments just days before the mediation that would determine my financial safety. The mediation was where I met Mr. Kessler for the first time. He showed me the expensive art in his fancy office.. Prior to the mediation (in a meeting I requested as none was offered) Mr. Kessler told me that the mediator going back-and-forth between room was someone he knew well & would benefit me. I knew that my husband's lawyer was Mr Kessler's original law partner who probably knew this mediator as well. Throughout the long day, Mr. Kessler acted like a bored child, & was lacked respectful boundaries. That day at lunch, Mr K seemed bored & talked about his fancy car, about a super rich acquaintance in Florida, threw wadded up paper into trash cans, & didn't say a word to me.. when he mentioned to some other person in the room that he was involved in a summer camp, I said that my relative (who I hadn't seen in years) had attended that camp Mr K excitedly said he had dated her and could he text her at that moment to tell her we "met" (he is much older than she fyi). I was intimidated & said yes & he texted her. He seemed pleased for the first time that day. Mr K told with a giggle mid-morning that told my now ex , that I needed to leave early (6) because I was tired. He had told a lie , he had not asked my permission to do so, nor did I like that he portrayed me as weak, which was the opposite of how I wanted to appear. He said this was a "strategy". Around 5:30 pm, Mr. Kessler informed me that he had plans with a family member and it was HE that would depart at 6-& he told me that his plan was non-negotiable in a cold voice. The day before, in a meeting I had requested to go over what I could expect in the mediation, Mr. Kessler had assured me that we could go as late as I wanted as 8 & had said (repeatedly) that I also could "sleep on it " if I wasn't ready to sign at the end of the day, there would be no pressure, and that we could schedule to reconvene. Yet, as he was getting his things together to leave, he and the mediator pushed me to sign because they said that I would "never get any better in court" and I said timidly, that my ex-husband would never go to court because it would be a fortune and he cared about saving money.. Mr. Kessler insisted, he was focused on getting out the door,, and he showed no indication of caring about the outcome and my well-being was sleepless, afraid, and dependent on him as my future was in hands. I signed the offer despite it not including the budget that the legal and accounting team had said was needed to be financially safe. The forensic accountants pushed for an extra year of alimony I sensed they thought I could/should get significantly more. I signed a deal that was not satisfactory or fair because I felt so unimportant and intimidated by Mr Kessler's behavior f you are famous or a billionaire, I'm sure clients who are billionaires or famous feel important in Mt Kessler's practice. My experience was the opposite.

Randy is a great guy and very charming. He is a great marketer and covers all the outlets...writes…read morebooks, gets on CNN, has some high profile clients and can be seen at almost all the Atlanta Hawks games.. Once you sign the fee agreement you are handed off to one of the firms lawyers, placed on the conveyer belt of clients and your case is "processed" in the easiest way possible. I was shuttled off to a partner Louis Tesser. Nice, personable, knows his law, but lacks motivation and drive to win the case. I had to chase him down to get answers and pose the strategies to challenge my wife's case. She had a female terrier as an attorney and I think Louis was frightened to upset her. 10 months, 2 mediations and $80 k later, I learned my lesson and changed legal counsel. Be aware that because lawyers charge a lot does not mean they will work harder or get you a better result. I ended up paying a bit less to the next lawyer, but I got his full on attention and he was engaged in every aspect of my case. He took control of the saturation and it was arbitrated in 3 months.