Allison was easy to get a hold of (very responsive) and was compassionate to my situation. She has…read morethe ability to also help through additional resources (her established network) and ideas that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. If I had to go back to the initial consultation, here's my retrospective advice: 1. Put emotions aside and have a clear desired reasonable outcome to present. I suggest printed out (bc people like to follow along). Time is money so help yourself out and she'll have less questions this way. 2. Bring organized evidence. Both sides bc no lawyer likes surprises in court. 3. Have an open mind bc you're not the expert and be willing to adjust #1 as you work together. 4. Know the exact resources you can dedicate and provide proof. I don't believe she's in law for the money but she does have a network of additional help she can utilize for you if the resources allow. If you do those 4 things, you will have a successful consultation and give Allison exactly what she needs to come up with a legal plan for you. Sorry for making this so long, just wanted to help the next person trying to navigate their situation and the tips I've learned along the way.

Allison is Amazing at what she does she has helped me tremendously I highly recommend if you need…read morelegal help Dewaunne.C

I had a different family attorney for close to three years fighting over custody and visitation…read morewith my son. In that three years I had only lost ground and in late 2018 my ex had filed a motion to modify, which lead to another trial Oct 2019. Long story short - I fired my old attorney and hired Lawrence one week before trial. Not only was he prepared, he kicked her butt and made her attorney look like a fool. In ONE week he was more familiar with my case than my previous attorney was, quite literally after working with her for years. Ladies/Gents - here's the deal - if you're looking for a family attorney this is your man. After going through this with my old attorney I had to relearn the whole "do it right the first time" thing. Seriously, had I hired him the first time, and I spoke with him years ago prior to hiring my old attorney but didn't because of cost, I would have saved close to 20k dollars over the years. The man's hourly rate is expensive and that's because he knows his worth, and it's worth every penny. I don't usually write reviews but this man really does deserve it. As a matter of fact, he just got out of court fighting for me this morning because my ex wanted me to pay her court costs. Guess what? He kicked her butt again and I don't have to pay her a penny, which saved me 12k dollars. Just this morning that's what he saved me. If I ever need an attorney for anything again, no matter what it is I'm going to at least attempt to higher Lawrence.

About a year ago, I found myself in Lawrence Goodwin's office 24 hrs after my daughter and I had…read moreleft home and the dangerous husband that went with it. The framed Scarface poster on the wall told me that I had come to the right place. I needed someone who would fight the battles that I was too tired to fight myself. I wanted a warrior, a shark, a pit-bull; someone to stand up and say, "She's not afraid of your threats any longer! " I got all that and more in Lawrence. He listened carefully to the entirety of my situation, picking it apart, and asking a lot of questions until he was confident he understood it all. He told me right away what he could and couldn't do for me. He made a promise to always "give it to me straight" throughout the process, so as not to get my hopes up for results founded in unrealistic expectations. I hired him immediately and he told me exactly what to do, what not to do, and for anything else not previously mentioned - to check with him first. I had walked in there that day feeling confused, scared, and discouraged. After talking to Lawrence, I felt like I was a woman with a plan. I had confidence. I had hope. Lawrence immediately sprung into action once I left his office. My divorce ended up lasting over 11 months and went all the way to a full day trial. It has been litigated in 2 different counties. There have been NUMEROUS hearings, a protective order, contempt of court charges, and changing of attorneys multiple times (on the opposing side). Add to that, my ex-husband did every wicked thing you could possibly imagine to try to force me to back down to his demands. Lawrence has been with me through it all, since day one. He has been my voice of reason when my emotions were spiraling out of control. When you're going through a divorce, you're an emotional wreck. You're not in a good place to make quick, educated, major decisions that will affect the rest of your life and your children's lives. Lawrence will tell you when to calm down, get over it, move on, or put your big girl panties on and get ready for the battle. Trusting a new person is not an easy thing to do, especially when your spouse has just betrayed you or let you down. I remember in the beginning, really questioning a lot of the things that Lawrence would say to me or tell me to do. I would argue with him and he would take the time to explain to me why he was right. There is only one thing I hate about Lawrence Goodwin: the man is always right. He knows the law. He knows all of the judge's personalities, styles, and how they will respond to everything. The first time we went to court, I saw all of this right before my eyes. I learned to trust him and now I have such a strong confidence in him that he has gone to court without me on several occasions, as he is fully capable of arguing on my behalf. Watching Lawrence in the courtroom is like watching Leonardo da Vinci paint, Mozart play the piano, or Michael Jordan slam dunk a basketball. He was born to be an attorney and is a master of his craft. Lawrence always shows up to court looking like a million bucks, in a designer suit. He has an entourage of interns and staff following closely behind. It's very intimidating for the opposing party. No matter what the judge or the other side throws at him, he thinks FAST on his feet, shoots down whatever issue was at hand and moves on to his next point. He commands complete control of the courtroom and NOTHING causes him hesitation. Lawrence makes the opposing side sorry they even brought up whatever issue it was. It's like, "Oh, you didn't know this was my courtroom? Stick around and you'll see who's boss." People who were sitting in the courtroom during a few of my hearings have actually come up to my family and I and said, "WOW", referring to Lawrence kicking butt and taking names. If you think all lawyers are pretty much the same and will get you what you want, think again. I have sat in family court in absolute SHOCK, watching the timid, soft spoken, attorneys in other cases who were completely out of their comfort zones. You cannot do it alone or without Lawrence Goodwin on your side. My divorce was final last month and I was awarded sole custody of my daughter. I also got 99% of everything else I wanted. It wasn't easy (although Lawrence sure made it look that way in court) and it also wasn't cheap. But, today I am debt free, since Lawrence made sure my ex got all of the marital debt, and I have my little girl. We are moving on to a great life and I am not afraid of whatever the future holds because I know that Lawrence Goodwin is always just a phone call away.

Don't Waste Your Money or Time with her. Lily's Office is more interested in processing a LOT of…read morepaper work and racking up billable hours, than getting anything resolved. Her documents had a substantial number of typographical, spelling and worst of all content errors. It seems like she is taking old cases and reworking them. Then, after I would bring these errors to her attention before signature, she would charge me more time to fix her own errors. At the prices she charges I should not have to proof everything she does. Errors like the plaintiff's name were wrong, incorrect addresses, etc. Worst of all, making claims in the pleadings that were not discussed and had to be removed as they were false and would have caused the opposing party to just bury me for making a false statement to the Court. The things I was asking her to talk to opposing council about, like the other parties Federal Tax Fraud, her plans to kill me, hiding money during the marriage, Lily dismissed and said that it was not relevant to the case, and I should just settle. I fired Lily and, per her contract, she charged me more money to do that paperwork even though I had a Pro-Se Entry of Appearance ready and it was not required to dismiss her. I took over my own case Pro-Se and prevailed both in court before the Judge for Attorney Fees and during mediation with the same facts, did not have to pay the spouse ANY more money. Lilys Motion to Withdraw was wrong, as it had my address for the opposing party. She could not even get her Withdraw right and had to file a correction. I wasted over $10,000.00, don't make the mistake I did by hiring Lily or anyone in her firm.

From the owner: At Lily Debrah Cruickshank & Associates, PLLC, we understand that one size does not fit all when it…read morecomes to legal strategies. We take the time to get to know our clients' unique circumstances so we can approach your legal needs in the most effective and efficient manner possible. We focus on practice in the following areas: Family law and divorce, including uncontested divorce, military divorce and high net worth divorce issues of child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support and property division; post-decree modifications of custody and support obligations; legal separations; guardianships protecting minors and seniors with special needs; and adoptions. Estate planning and probate, to prepare for your family's future financial security and administer estates after a loved one's passing. Personal injury, serving injured victims of negligence in motor vehicle accidents and families mourning a wrongful death tragedy. Family immigration, to reunite loved ones located within or outside the U.S.

I cannot recommend Molly Tipton at The Law Office of Molly E. Tipton highly enough. She has…read morerepresented me since 2021 through a very high-conflict family law case, and I truly don't know where I would be without her guidance, support, and dedication. From day one, Molly has been incredibly prepared, responsive, and compassionate. She always takes the time to explain what to expect, what my options are, and what will best protect my child. She knows the law inside and out, but just as importantly, she understands the emotional experience of being a parent in a difficult custody situation. She combines legal expertise with genuine empathy -- a rare and irreplaceable combination. This case has been long, stressful, and full of challenges, but Molly has been my steady advocate every step of the way. She is strategic, organized, confident in the courtroom, and has always fought for what is best for my child's safety and emotional well-being. I have always felt protected, informed, and supported because of her. If you are looking for a family law attorney who is not only incredibly skilled, but also honest, supportive, and truly invested in her clients, I wholeheartedly recommend Molly Tipton and The Law Office of Molly E. Tipton. Having her in my corner has been a blessing.

Absolutely the worst decision I could have made. She is just another attorney wanting your money…read more If you make even the slightest hint your low on funds She will make you wish you had never hired her. Then she will withdraw from your case, take your money in the process and not care what happens with your case. She will gaslight you into thinking your not understanding how the whole divorce process works. It's all about the $$$$$$ to a whole different degree than you could ever imagine. If you have the extra cash to blow, call her up. She will take care of that right quick. Experienced I would say No unless you want to wonder which person she is working for; you or the other.

There are attorneys, and then there are trial lawyers. The…read moreBussett Legal Group earns their living in the court room, not just pushing paper. Go with the rest, or hire the best.

I reached out to this legal group via email due to their good ratings here on Yelp asking about a…read morepotential legal matter. Their response was, "Attached is our intake packet.  Please fill them out fully and return to me and I will present the same to the attorney for her review and for her determine if this is something she can assist you with." I filled out the information over the weekend, in detail, and returned it as requested. I was then told, "You were advised we are not taking contingency or pro bono cases at this time. Our retainers start at $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 depending on several factors. I just wanted to be sure you are aware a consultation fee and retainer will have to be paid before our office can represent you in this matter. Please confirm your understanding." First of all, I was not told anything about there not being pro bono work done, nor did I request it. Secondly, that is not what I was told would happen. I was told to fill out the paperwork and it would be presented to the attorney for her review/determination if she could be of assistance, so I questioned this. I was then told, "There is a consultation fee of $175.00 for 1/2 an hour.  At that time, the attorney can advise you if she will be able to represent you and if you even have a case.  That is why we ask you to fill out the intake packet completely, so the attorney can get a clear picture of your situation and make a proper determination if you have a case.   If you do have a case and you are wanting her to represent you, at that time there will be a retainer fee.  So to find out if you have a case, you will have to pay the consultation fee of $175.00.  Is that something you are interested in?  Not sure who told you it would not cost you anything." So let me get this straight, just to have the attorney look over the intake paperwork I was told to complete and return, I need to pay a minimum of $175 for 1/2 an hour? Again, this is NOT what I was told initially. Of course, fellow Yelpers, it's up to you whom you trust with your legal assistance, but be warned. THIS one is playing games and seems to only want that almighty $$$$$.

Tamer was very helpful with my case. He sat down and listened to everything I had to say, an almost…read moreimmediately knew the best route of action. He was aggressive in court, and helped me get custody of my kids.

I went to Attorney Tamer Shawareb for my son's adoption he was knowledgeable, caring and very…read morehelpful. Throughout the adoption he was always quick to return my phone calls and answer any questions.

He gets the job done. Easy to reach and returns calls. Shows up when he says he will. Honest.read more

I needed a lawyer about 3 months ago. My kids were in a tough spot and I needed to get them to…read moresafety. I was short on the full amount of the retainer fee but Mr. Taylor told me not to worry and that he understood it is an emergency situation and we would figure the money part out later. Mr. Taylor handled my case professionally and quickly. I got everything I was asking for and Even got part of the retainer I was able to pay refunded due to Mr. Taylor not needing it during the process. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Taylor for any family law issues. He is quick witted and very personable as well

I have used Ms. England as a mediator twice, and both times she brought me further than I thought…read moreshe would. The first time we reached a partial agreement. I believe we would have reached a full agreement, except for the opposing counsel. The second time we had an agreement. Which is the whole point. Ms. England has a great legal secretary, Dawn Jackson. They are both friendly and personable without being overly so. She is in a lovely suite of offices, without being too fancy, so as to not be off-putting. They have snacks, coffee, water, soft drinks and if a full-day mediation is scheduled, they provide lunch. One of the great things about mediation is that hopefully both parties get something from the mediation. If a judge decides, the decision lies with the judge solely.

When my wife expressed to me that she wanted a divorce it broke my world. I was devastated beyond…read morethe ability to describe. I didn't know what to do, I wasn't sure about anything. But Tamra Albritton took the reigns and handled the case, leading me in the best direction so that I could take the time to be with my kids and process what was happening. I wasn't 100% sure if I should file or wait and Tamra stayed with me through the process, no pressure, just words of encouragement and protection. She always had mine and my kids best interests and I could not have been more pleased with the outcome as one can be in a divorce. If you need anything, YOU HAVE to call her! She'll know what to do!

I feel blessed to be represented by Tamra Albritton. She uses her knowledge of the law, and she…read moredoesn't miss any opportunity to support me with that law. I would recommend Albritton Law Firm to anyone stunned by an unexpected divorce. Tamra is so thorough with each aspect of the journey through the system. You will not regret calling this firm.