I've been in the Lake county system for the past 12 years.... I've never had any feeling of hope,…read more until I came across this practice. They give EVERYTHING they have, mind, heart, soul, and more. I trust Noone in this system the way I trust this firm. They are like family To be continued....

If you are reading this review, I imagine you are in the similar and unfortunate position that I…read morehad found myself in, which was searching for a Divorce Attorney. My hopes were to find an Attorney that could reasonably and optimally navigate me through the anticipated trials and tribulations of both the expected and unexpected rough waters ahead through my Dissolution of Marriage. Denis was both professional, and personable when I first consulted with him about the nuances of my particular situation. He was extremely attentive to detail, and answered all of my questions confidently. I did not retain a lawyer immediately, until it became necessary, and at that time I reached back out to Denis. I was very impressed with his recount of all the particulars surrounding my case per my original consultation - meaning, I did not have to go over everything with him all over again. From this time forward, Denis dealt with and kept me aptly informed of all logistics concerning communications with the opposing Council, and required Court documents and dates. Denis is a straight to the point, matter of fact Attorney that does not waste time or linger on issues. In my experience both first and second hand, this is a rare quality in an Attorney - most do the opposite. He meaningfully educates, and then presents options in a fine tuned manner. Although there were contentious moments with the other side as is with most Divorce, Denis was able to mitigate and diffuse the opposing Attorney both practically and logistically. In the end, Denis was able to present my concerns and wishes to the Judge, and in doing so, provided me with an optimal result. I highly recommend Denis, his wonderful associate Jill, and his office team.

Christopher C. Pierce is simply the best. He is brilliant, intuitive, tough, and works incredibly…read morehard for his clients. Mr. Pierce has been practicing law for over 20 years, and still manages to approach his work with fresh eyes and an open mind. Certainly, he knows the law, but he doesn't take the jaded or casual approach in the court room. He also knows how to treat his clients with respect and handles our questions like an admired professor... someone who still appreciates the nuances of the law and approaches his cases with a sharp and curious mind. Mr. Pierce has fought tirelessly for my family for 3 years. As we near the end of this fight, I don't know how I can ever thank him for what he's done. My daughter, husband, and I are eternally grateful.

I live out of the city and attorney Pierce was willing to come to my small town to represent me in…read morea situation where I was being falsely accused. He was professional, had researched all the details of my case, and knew all the areas of law that proved my innocence. He was also very time efficient, so the whole matter was decided In an appropriate and reasonable amount of time.

I'd been putting off a big adulting item, having a will drawn up, for over a year. I'd seen…read moresomeone on Nextdoor ask for a recommendation for a lawyer to draw up a will and Amy Mennecke was recommended by several people. That was my reminder that I had been putting that off and should get the ball moving. I called Martin & Mennecke and was able to schedule an appointment. The process was so easy, convenient and took a big worry off my to-do list. Amy was great at answering my questions and helping me get my thoughts together. I'd absolutely recommend Martin & Mennecke, especially Amy.

Fair, efficient and personable law firm. They have good communication and have their client's back…read more Highly recommend.

Jim and Carolyn are wonderful. Very compassionate and professional. Helped out with our situation…read moreby giving us great legal advice, guidance and offered other areas to look into that may provide assistance. I would recommend them to anyone that is looking for an attorney that truly wants to help even if they don't practice in that area of law they will offer a referral to an attorney that can help.

I came to Jim in despair , hoping to find an attorney that was as passionate about my horrible…read moresituation as I was and I found just that . It was a 2 year fight , long hours and a lot of research, finding the right witnesses but it was all worth it , I won my case , my integrity was restored . I can never thank Jim and Carolyn enough, I will forever be grateful.

Don't bother waisting your time.. they're a complete liar and will blame the client when they are…read morein the wrong..

Neil has done fantastic job for us the past 20 yearsread more

Mark DeRue handled our real estate closing. He was fantastic to work with. His office communicated…read morewith us every step of the way. Mark explained each document in a way that we could understand. He communicated with the buyer's lawyer, their realtor, and our realtor every step of the way so that the closing went flawlessly. His fees are very reasonable, and working with him gave us great peace of mind. My wife and I both highly recommend Mark.

We were very impressed with Mark DeRue. He handled the sale of our home and purchase of another. He…read moredid a great job staying on top of everything and coordinating the closings. We will be using him in the future to handle our wills and trusts.

Simply The Best! This practice will fight for what is right…read moreand will work in your best interest to make sure you get a fair trial and the defense you deserve!

THESE ATTORNEYS ARE UNETHICAL!…read more About a year ago, I loaned a friend $4K to pay this law firm to retain their services after he was arrested on a drug charge. I had to use my debit card to pay the lawyer and was not given any information from the lawyer about what I was actually paying for. My "friend" never paid me back and skipped bail and is now wanted and on the run in another state. In the time since I paid his lawyer he stole from me and caused a lot of other problems for me and I don't want to have any connection to him anymore. I contacted the lawyer and stated the issue clearly and asked if it would be possible to refund the amount I paid. I asked him if he could charge his client (my former "friend") for the retainer, rather than use my funds. The lawyer denied my request, stating that I had paid to retain his services for his client and couldn't request a refund until the case was complete. However, despite claiming that I had paid to retain his services, I was given no paperwork to show what I had paid and I doubt I even have any legal claim to those funds if the case is ever "completed". Is it ethical for a lawyer to keep third party funds as a retainer when I have no desire to fund their clients legal defense in any way? I feel it is completely unethical to make someone pay for the defense of their client who stole from me. What I'm worried about is that if the client dismisses the lawyer that the funds I provided will just be returned to them and not me. I am very low income and this represented a majority of my savings. I am hoping that this law firm will do the right thing and return the money I paid and let their client pay for his own defense!

I had an outstanding experience working with Eric. He consistently went above and beyond what was…read morerequired, taking the time to answer follow-up questions even after his formal obligations had already been met. His commitment to understanding every aspect of my situation made me feel supported and genuinely looked after. He was thorough, patient, and exceptionally proactive throughout the entire process. I'm grateful for the level of care and professionalism he showed, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of strong, attentive legal representation.

Eric Olson helped me get a great settlement without going to court. Very nice and great…read morecommunication. I would recommend him to anyone who is involved in a car accident.