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

In life it's so important to remember you always have options. I fully believe in resourcing myself…read moreto make sure I know all of my options when I'm making an important decision. Collaborative divorce has saved us so much time and money for a more peaceful and faster journey. When I started my own process, I felt very anxious about whether we could afford to part ways, and I had lots of ideas for how to split finances. We needed a credible, neutral partner to help us navigate what is really one of the most consequential steps of a divorce. Michelle provided a structured, transparent and friendly process of us to sort it all out in detail. After just a few short weeks working with Michelle, we now both feel empowered to move forward, knowing exactly where we stand financially separately. Where we didn't know how to proceed, Michelle was able to gently propose multiple options. It was a comforting reminder that every situation is unique and there are peaceful ways of keeping everyone in the best financial position. We were ultimately able to navigate to an optimal agreement we wouldn't have gotten to on our own, thanks to Michelle. We are crystal clear on how to split everything and why. We both also feel like we've done a thorough scrub of our financial health for the short and long term future. Sincere thanks for Michelle for her mediation, financial expertise, and kindness.

I have worked with Michelle for about 5 years or so and she is a thoughtful, smart, thorough, and…read moreskilled financial mediator. I have drafted divorce legal documents from her work as a mediator and have been in meetings with her in the Collaborative divorce process as a financial neutral. She helps clients navigate the task of gathering financial information, organizing it, considering various options while looking at the tax implications and needs of a family during the divorce process. She listens and works as a team to problem-solve with and for our clients.

Do not go to this law firm. When I tell you it took months to get a hold of Darcy and Adam. I mean…read moremonths. They prolong things so they can charge a bill every single month. They literally are money hungry. And are constantly out of the office almost every single week. I literally sent multiple emails because of how long they were prolonging things and they didn't reply until a week or a week and a half later. Hopefully I never have to go to a law firm again literally a horrible experience.

I went to them to find a Family Law attorney. I requested a consultation. I was met with an email…read morethat they would decline representation. When asked why, the Associate Attorney Nixon wrote only "We Are Declining Representation" and blocked my email. I just wanted to know if there was a conflict of interest. Have heard that some of their attorneys are sexist against men, so being male, not surprised at the response.

Hopefully I will never need a criminal attorney, but if I do, Gary would be my first call. He is…read moresmart, caring and fights for his clients

Tom is wonderful to work with, a true pleasure. What I'm looking for in an attorney is one who…read morelistens and understands where I am coming from. If you are looking for a knowledgeable attorney that will go the extra mile, Tom is the guy to go with.

Tom is THE BEST you will find. I wasted four years with three useless attorneys until I found Tom…read more He is super aggressive and keeps everyone updated on progress. He answers his phone and emails and everything you read online about him is 100% correct and true. Super Lawyer indeed.

Rebecca was referred to me via a colleague who had previously hired her for a real estate matter…read more Not only was she approachable, but more importantly she was knowledgeable, assertive, and honest. Her communication was excellent and frequent during a complex, divorce-related real estate matter, despite having a client - me- entirely unfamiliar with real estate ownership and family law. Facing a real estate legal action involves daunting personal and financial risk. If you are in need of legal counsel relating to real estate, I highly recommend Rebecca Heltzer. She will be an invaluable resource to guide and advocate for you while navigating the complexities and risks related to real estate law.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ms. Markiewicz!!!…read more This is a late review and I completely dropped the ball on posting this. Ms. Markiewicz was extremely helpful when I got married in 2017 by preparing and negotiating a prenuptial agreement for me. She was extremely fair and knowledgeable, because I had no clue how to navigate some of the challenges of negotiating a prenup and feeling extremely overwhelmed. Ms. Markiewicz was very understanding, professional, and respectful when things got heated between my fiance and I and she took my fiance's calls and responded to his emails. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a prenup or any other representation. Ms. Markiewicz was patient and worked with me while I was going through an extremely stressful time and she literally held my hand all the way to the end. Thank you!!!

IF I COULD AWARD NEGATIVE STARS, I WOULD!!!…read more My fiance' and I recently engaged Ms. Markiewicz to help prepare a prenup agreement and had an absolutely horrific experience. It appeared that Ms. Markiewicz approached our prenup as a hostile divorce (rather than a loving marriage) pitting my future bride and I against each other, employing emotionally charged adversarial negotiation tactics and dragging out an expensive lawyer intensive process to...literally...the day before our wedding. She dismissed the process I had proposed where my fiance' and I would work together (doing much of the work ourselves) to craft a fair and equitable agreement through an amicable collaborative process with guidance and feedback from our respective counsel. She also ignored my request to provide an overview of the process, key milestones and timeline that she would suggest as an alternative. Instead, she just moved forward in a manner that lead to a drawn out, time consuming, resource intensive (read "lots of billable hours") process that dramatically increased our legal fees; created intense stress, conflict and emotional trauma; and dragged the "negotiation" process out to...literally...the day before our wedding. And to top things off, she billed us double the hours that our other lawyer did...even though he crafted and authored the multiple drafts of the proposed prenup and the key legal documents. This nightmare of a process resulted in prenup that neither one of us felt good about, legal fees that were 3-4 times what we had expected, a prenup that got signed the AFTERNOON before our wedding and an excruciatingly stressful...downright traumatic...process that led to my fiance' and I "breaking up" twice in the two weeks prior to our wedding (including 4 days before). I can not possibly overstate how brutal the process was or how much disdain I hold Ms. Markiewicz in. In my humble opinion, if you want to hire a pitbull to inflict as much damage as possible in a very nasty divorce, Ms. Markiewicz may be a suitable candidate. But if your objective is to collaborate with people you care about to achieve a a fair and equitable outcome that all parties can feel good about through a professionally managed expedient process at a reasonable cost (both financially and emotionally), I would recommend running in the opposite direction as fast as humanly possible. P.S. This review features no embellishment or exaggeration (and I have the email audit trail to back up every word). I had never met...or even heard of...Ms. Markiewicz prior to this prenup process, do not work in the legal profession nor have any other potential conflicts of interests. I invested the time to write this review solely in the interest of helping others avoid repeating what was one of the most traumatic professional experiences of my life. One that came very close to aborting my wedding and costing me the woman that I love, adore and cherish with all my heart.

I had the privilege of working with Jolene Baker Vicchiollo and her team during one of the most…read morechallenging times in my life, and I cannot speak highly enough of her expertise, compassion, and dedication. From our very first consultation, Jolene demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities of divorce law, coupled with a genuine care for my personal well-being while going through the dissolution of a 26 year marriage. She and her team navigated the legal process with skill and precision, ensuring that I was fully informed and empowered to make the best decisions for my future. Jolenes strategic approach and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of my case, from the months of painful negotiations to final settlements. Thanks to her unwavering commitment, I was able to achieve a very favorable outcome. Jolene or someone on her team, were always accessible, promptly returning calls and emails, and took the time to answer all my questions with patience and clarity. Assigning work to junior members of her team is a great way to control the end bill. It will definitely save you money. Their empathetic approach helped me feel supported and confident throughout the entire process, which made an incredibly difficult time much more manageable. I truly felt that Jolene was more than just my attorney; she was my ally who advocated fiercely for my best interests. If you are seeking a divorce attorney who is both highly skilled and deeply compassionate, I wholeheartedly recommend Jolene Baker Vicchiollo.

Terrible lawyers, took thousands of dollars from me, wouldn't work to get temporary custody for my…read morekids as my ex was blocking me from parenting time while we were waiting for the main divorce trial to begin. When I called out Joline and Alexis for being soft, told them their mediator that I spent hundreds on got us nowhere and I wasn't pleased and asked them for a divorce game plan, they abruptly decided to drop me as a client. These people do nothing but email, every email they send, as simple as they could be will still end up costing you $100. If you want to blindly trust a law firm that doesn't keep you informed or comfortable with the biggest battle of your life, or If you are male, stay away. This place is a total joke!