Poor communication, wasted resources, and lack of professionalism…read more Given the amount they charge for their retainer, one would expect them to be competent lawyers, but that is not the case. I relied on them to manage my case diligently, yet there were delays and broken commitments.

After receiving divorce papers by a process server I knew I needed an attorney to view them before…read moreI signed my life away. I literally went onto Google and entered in "Divorce Attorneys" with my area I lived in and Sheridan & Dulas came up 1st. I decided just to call and if I didn't like them then I'll find someone else. The receptionist set me up with Attorney Andrew Hunstad, I sat with him for my free 1 hour consultation and needless to say by the end I retained him. He is honest, truthful, knowdependable, always responds asap, and has made my divorce case the best experience I've ever had with an Attorney. With absolutely no thought I could get what was fair from the divorce, Andrew made sure I got what was fair and I'm extremely pleased and thankful. Hands down, Sheridan & Dulas is the #1 place to go to for your divorce case. If you're able to, ask for a consultation with Andrew Hunstad... you won't regret it!!

I hired Steve Messick to help me with a family dispute over a trust fund that belongs to my…read moreintellectually disabled sister. I should've known right off the bat that this was a bad idea. While Christine Boulay, his assistant was pleasant, when Steve called me back to discuss the case, he was flat, unenthusiastic, and uninterested. Against my better judgement I retained him anyway as I wanted to get started as soon as possible. At no time did Steve Messick call me to explain the process of the case or what to expect. In fact, as the case moved along over the summer, there were actually incidents of him asking ME what to do!! WTH!? I'm paying you thousands of dollars to help me navigate these shark infested waters, and you're asking me what to do!?! I had to tell him yet again what I needed/wanted, even though he feigned that he already knew... Then, as important dates approached, such as filing a motion in court, the firm would hit me with another huge bill. This happened three separate times, and I found it ironic that these bills would appear right when we were at a critical point in the case process. No coincidence! 100% planned! And poor form!! I also had to constantly stay on top of Christine with case progress. I had to e-mail and call multiple times any time I needed an update on the status of any event, such as if the motion was filed in court, whether or not the opposing party had been properly served, whether or not I needed to attend certain meetings etc. In short, communication was TERRIBLE!!! In the end Christine sent me three different invoices all for the same services, with three DIFFERENT amounts!! When I questioned her about this, she wrote me an extensive e-mail trying to explain away her lack of attention to detail and non-communication! After them trying to send me yet another bill for $1900, I was DONE!! I let them know how crappy this was. Then, without a phone call of ANY kind to resolve the miscommunication, this JERK of an attorney simply filed paperwork withdrawing his services as my attorney...2 WEEKS BEFORE THE HEARING DATE!!! This spells in no uncertain terms: ZERO CHARACTER, and the WORST that most people see in attorneys!! Unless you want to experience all of the above and worse, DONT CONTACT THIS FIRM!!! P.S. I hired a smart, competent, female attorney from a different firm the same day, and told them as well to NEVER refer anyone to Steve Messick!

Messick Law is an extraordinary law firm. Steve Messick honored my needs for a power-of-attorney…read more Instead of trying to force me into a standard-one-fits-all, Steve listened to me and my concerns. He was patient with my questions of the process and the meanings in the document. I learned so much from him. When I said what I wanted, he put it in language that is understandable (to lay people like me) and legal. I found Steve to be compassionate, kind, professional, friendly, and respectful. Steve is the BEST. Plus, interactions with the other staff, for example, scheduling and documents was excellent.

Cant get much better than Rod Jensen. Great guy, awesome staff, he is on it 100%!! Wish i would…read morehave hired him initially. Horrible divorce, slimy ex that Rod could see right through. Lots of experience. He got what i wanted when another attorney said no! Glad i made the change to someone that knew what he was doing. We didn't even go to court, he handled everything very civil and appropriate.

Early in the process of my divorce it became apparent that my lawyer of choice was not competent or…read morecaring. Through an acquaintance, Allison was then recommended as someone with superior skills, understanding, and one that would ensure the best outcome for me. Thankfully I took her advice and switched my representation to Allison. By far, the best decision I made through the painful process of divorce was making that switch! Allison was simply fabulous to work with! Her guidance, strategy, and management of the legal process was outstanding and it led to an outcome that I can feel good about for the rest of my life. She always exhibited an understanding of the anxiety, stress, and depression that can accompany dissolution. And furthermore, and most importantly, she truly represented MY best interests. Yes, she was a fantastic legal representative, but she also was a support mechanism. Kudos to anyone that decides to use Allison's services...you will not be disappointed. James M.

Simply the best divorce and family attorney in St Paul!read more

I never imagined finding myself in a position where I would need a lawyer to defend me in a legal…read morematter after never having so much as a parking ticket after 48 years of driving. I made poor decision and owned the consequences of that day. We were referred to Jim Carlson Law Offices by a friend. Jim personally came to our home and explained the legal process and the steps I needed to take. His empathetic yet straight forward no-nonsense approach was reassuring and insightful. Jim, Tim, Lisa and the entire staff at Carlson Law office were amazing, caring and compassionate people. I regret the poor choice I made that day and learned a valuable lesson.My wife and I are forever be grateful to have found Jim Carlson Law office and his outstanding staff!!

Johanna Clyborne was helpful and informative. She went above and beyond to help with a complicated…read moresituation.

After struggling to obtain my half of my former husband's military pension, (I was awarded over 20+…read moreyears ago in our divorce) I was thinking I would never find an attorney with the expertise to help me thru the military maze of getting the pension points, getting my award,  and even understanding any of it? I looked for 3 years!!  I couldn't believe my luck when I was referred to Johanna Clyborne! She knew exactly what to do from the beginning to the end. She stayed with me all the way thru the complicated process. Very supportive,  professional, kind, and all around "EXPERT" at her job! I absolutely knew I could trust her advice. She made me feel that I no longer had to stress/worry over my situation. She ultimately won my case in the end!! I highly recommend her to anyone dealing with mitary family law issues. THANK YOU JO, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!

I highly recommend Todd Gadtke at Gadtke Law firm in Maple Grove…read more I had an issue with my Jeep Grand Cherokee, with zero follow up with Chrysler for weeks. I reached out to Todd from a recommendation and he was fantastic. He always responded very quickly, and kept me up to date on the case with Chrysler. It was resolved in my favor, just as he said in our first meeting! Thank you for your compassion, quick follow up, and hard work on my case! In a world with very little guest service now a days, I can't thank you enough for all that you did to help me get resolution from Jeep/Chrysler and your great follow through! Kristine Beltrand

I phoned this law firm, after having called 8 others, with no one bothering to return my calls. The…read morefollowing morning after leaving a message, attorney Todd Gadtke returned my call. While not being able to take my case, as his practice is limited to mainly Lemon law cases, he nonetheless spent 40 minutes speaking with me, regarding my case & options. This... with no compensation whatsoever! Who/what attorney does this? An attorney with empathy, integrity, morals & concern for others, that's who! A good man! Now... this really put a dent in my belief, and that of many others... that most attorneys ride along on the underbelly of a fungus, that inhabits the bottom of slime-dwelling creatures! A welcome breath of fresh air-- a refreshing belief in the remaining good in humanity. If you're looking for someone to represent you with intelligence, loyalty and empathy, look no further than this exceptional law firm! I am honored to wholeheartedly recommend them, as the best of the best!