I made a decision to hire Attorney Courtney Kelbel a few years ago to help me through the aftermath…read moreof a miserable divorce. Looking back after the multiple things we worked through together, I can honestly say that working with her was one of the best moves I could make. She really helped me get my life back together. She not only serves as a voice of reason, but she takes the time to help you understand the interpretation of the law. There are not many Lawyers out there who give such personalized service like Courtney. There are many times I would write her in the middle of the night or send emails with questions and she always got back to me. That is something priceless when difficult times weigh down your mind. I am genuine when I say that I couldn't have asked for a better Lawyer than Courtney Kelbel. I give her my highest recommendation.

Courtney Kelbel is a life saver. When I first met with her, I was convinced I was going to have to…read morefile for bankruptcy. But she provided assistance to keep that from happening. She worked with each of my creditors to arrange a payment that I could afford. I couldn't believe how much money she saved me. But the best thing about Courtney is her personal care and dedication. I always knew she was on my side - fighting for me. And she gave me constant hope and encouragement that I would be able to get through this process. I would highly recommend Kelbel Law Offices.

Over the past three years I have needed the professional services of an expert law firm. Thankfully…read morewhile conducting my search for legal counsel I found Hildebrand Law firm. On every occasion the Hildebrand group delivered the most thorough, expert and professional counsel that I could have hoped to receive. Without reservation, I highly recommend that anyone in need of legal services contact Hildebrand Law firm. You will be very glad that you did.

our lawyer, Matt Kaplan, was knowledgeable and friendly. he spent time with us to determine what…read moreour needs and goals were and created a solid estate plan for us. I highly recommend Hildebrand law offices for whatever legal needs you have.

Jody Usow provided wonderful value. She represented me extremely well. Perhaps the best thing I can…read moresay is that I never walked away from a conversation, meeting or appearance with Attorney Usow without a positive result. Highly recommended.

Jody Usow represented me in my custody battle for my daughter. Our first conversation was…read moreproductive and convinced me that I wanted to work with her. Initially, I was going to do the proceedings myself. So I drafted documents and she would review and give me feedback. She was extremely open and honest about every step of the process, advised me clearly on what I should be flexible on and what to stand firm on, then stepped in an took over when things go rough. After my daughter was born, the agreement with her mother quickly soured and after paternity was proven I was only able to see my kid for about 6 hours a week. It was an difficult process and the stress became too much to manage. I decided to retain Jody and from that point It Was Handled. She did all the negotiations and by my child's 1st birthday, I had joint custody and equal placement. Being a father is one of the joys of my life and I firmly believe that Jody Usow was essentially in getting a court order that supports my rights as a father. Thank you Jody! You and Nick are awesome!

BLUF: After nearly four years of representing myself, I had developed a good sense of what…read moreeffective advocacy looks (and doesn't look) like. Attorney Leaf exceeded my expectations. Once I retained her, I felt like the cavalry had arrived. She reduced my financial exposure from thousands of dollars to hundreds, and the difference in preparation and advocacy between Attorney Leaf and opposing counsel was immediately apparent. I imagine there's a time when a young person dreams of becoming an attorney, then spends years learning what excellence in the profession looks like. Then comes the day that person realizes they have become that attorney--and demonstrates it every day. In my view, Kristin Leaf is one of those attorneys. Words I would use to describe her are: mindful; considerate; empathetic; strategic; capable; understanding; and formidable. By simply doing her job well, Attorney Leaf distinguished herself immediately. The difference in preparation, responsiveness, and resourcefulness in court was obvious. Although Attorney Leaf treated the "other side" with courtesy and respect, and always conducted herself in a dignified manner, the difference in caliber between Attorney Leaf and opposing counsel was unmistakable. She takes the time to understand not just your legal position, but what you're actually trying to accomplish. She doesn't make you feel like a "case," like billable time, or like she's got more important things to be doing. She treats you like a human. She's also mindful that her time is your money and makes every interaction count. I personally observed that Attorney Leaf stepped in and pinch-hit for my other GRGB attorney. She's got people's backs. I had been pro se for almost four years, with the exception of two short appearances by attorneys that made my situation worse. I have no doubt that if I had been represented by Attorney Kristin Leaf from the beginning, I would be in a much stronger position in family court today. Most people "don't have the money" to spend on a lawyer, me included, but if it comes to spending money you don't have, better to spend it on someone who will work hard to get the outcomes you need-and who has a responsive, supportive, hard-working team-than on a budget attorney who doesn't truly listen or prioritize you. That's the one thing I appreciated most about Attorney Leaf. She listens--even when she probably already knows the answer. Even when your thinking is off track. Even when you're discussing something the court can't fix. She listens first, then works with you to identify the path forward. Attorney Leaf has clearly invested in becoming an exceptional attorney, and it shows in every interaction. GRGB is lucky to have her. Retain her before the other side does! I am also represented by another GRGB attorney in a criminal matter. As that case progresses, I expect to update this review to reflect that experience as well. That said, if you need representation on multiple legal fronts, that's yet another advantage of retaining this firm.

Terrible experience folks. I hired a divorce attorney from this law firm with the high hopes that…read morehe would be good. Unfortunately, he ended up being anything but. He was absolutely awful - honestly the worst attorney I've ever encountered. Among many other things, he would not respond in a timely manner (I would wait for days, sometimes weeks) and then he kept me in the dark on almost everything. He was full of empty promises and misinformation and didn't seem to know family law like he should. He was very disrespectful toward me as a client too, so I would avoid this law firm if I were you.

Today I was reflecting upon 25 years ago when I was going to the most difficult time in my life, a…read moredivorce from a very bad situation. These two wonderful women helped me navigate this process. I'm thankful to this day for all of their knowledge and support.

Poor customers service. Literally did not have all the details of my case but gave an opinion as if…read moreit was law. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!

Initially I met with Attorney Fairweather about an employment case. He was amazing from the get-go;…read moreasking every detail of my case and explaining all of my options moving forward. Some of the options he presented were better than others, but at least he was honest and up front about the pros and cons to each option. Unfortunately Attorney Fairweather passed away a few months later. I requested to meet with a new attorney at Hawks Quindel. The firm made me pay an additional consultation fee to meet with the second attorney, which I thought was odd. After less than an hour in the office, the second attorney told me that I didn't have a case. Not only was I out one, but two consultation fees, and left exactly where I started. Today, I read an article where an attorney at Hawks Quindel is representing a volunteer who is suing a non-profit organization (a volunteer rescue squad) because he felt that he should be paid for his volunteer service. While I wholeheartedly agree that Paramedics deserve good pay, that volunteer KNEW what he was signing up for when he applied to be a volunteer. After looking into said volunteer, I see that he has felony convictions for Medicare fraud, in which he was ordered to pay over a MILLION dollars in unearned fraudulent claims. So he turns to suing a volunteer run ambulance service to pay back his debts? I don't think so. Hawks Quindel should be ashamed of themselves for representing a professional con artist. Needless to say, I would NOT recommend this firm.

I would not work with this firm under any circumstances. I had a terrible experience with Larry…read moreJohnson, who entered into a contract with me and then ignored my case for months. During that time, I had to repeatedly call and email, and eventually had to escalate the matter to senior leadership just to get him to speak with me. When we finally connected, he attempted to talk me out of the very case he was under contract to handle--after ghosting me for over three months. Now I am left dealing with statutory limitations due to the delay and am forced to find a new attorney. This has been an extremely unprofessional experience, and I would strongly advise others not to work with him or this firm.

Rob and his team are amazing to work with. Fricker Law Office seamlessly handled the administration…read moreof my aunt's estate. There are so many pitfalls the unwary could fall into. Don't try to administer an estate without proper legal representation. Fricker Law Office communicates extremely well, charges a fair price, is highly organized and is extremely efficient. I give my highest recommendation to Rob and and his team at Fricker Law. Thanks for the help!

***Update Oct 20,2025***…read more After finding them overbilling me, they've now requested and been granted release from representing me. Don't believe all of the fake reviews they've been piling on since I've left this review. This law firm are snakes and will rip you off if you have to do Chapter 13. ********** I've been overbilled thousands of dollars by Steve Berg. Steve would call me to ask me questions and would take a question that took 5 minutes to answer and turn it into a 45 - 60 minute call. Then he would call me again days later because he "misplaced" my answer. So, another 45-60 minute call. Then he would call a week or two later asking the same question. Each and every time I was billed for full hours for Steve Berg. I had suspected something was going on so I demanded all communication happen via email. Steve Berg got upset and stopped communicating completely, even important case issues. He emailed a couple of times but eventually went back yo his old tactics of multiple phone calls regarding the same issues over and over again. I've been billed for tax return review and submit to the trustee but then months later I get a notice that my return was never sent to the trustee and my case was set for dismissal as a result. When they did finally send them, they billed me again. This has happened twice.

Spoke with Todd on a sensitive and complicated financial issue. Todd immediately took my call on a…read moreFriday afternoon. He was very professional, understanding, knowledgeable and empathetic. He spent a lot of time with me on the free consultation and it felt he was more concerned and inquisitive about my situation than collecting a fee. He gave advice and helped me understand the laws concerning my call. Would highly recommend.