I can honestly say, I never thought I would write a review on a lawyer. Lowandbehold, this one is…read morea MUST. Jodie was by far one of my best life choices besides getting a divorce! My ex and his lawyer were completely unreasonable and not following timetables and guidelines. She kept them on task and "honest", which in this case is a stretch. She was available, detailed and kind at an extremely stressful time. She also kept me on task. So much so that I found myself researching things he was unwilling to provide, wouldn't prove, or was flat out lying about. And I came out with the best results I possibly could. I highly recommend Jodie Levy as a divorce lawyer!

Jodie is honestly the best. She has helped me wade through my nightmare of a divorce (almost 3…read moreyears and still going). If Jodie hadn't taken over my case when she did, I would not be where I am today. Jodie is knowledgeable of the law and knows what can and can't be done. I wouldn't recommend any one else but Jodie! She goes above and beyond to help.

Humane Legal Warriors…read more Veronica came billed by her referrals as "a real bulldog" though occasionally hard to reach due to high demand. In consultation she quickly grasped my situation with a few pointed questions. In court, where opposing counsel showboated or exaggerated, Veronica was calm, matter-of-fact, almost conversational. This was unnerving at first, but after our first couple rulings (favorable), I saw the other attorneys' performances as aimed at clients, not the judges. Veronica doesn't perform or exaggerate; She deals in facts that matter to the court, and delivers. When opposing counsel misrepresented events or twisted my statements, Veronica was quick to object sharply. I did not find her hard to reach: She seems to monitor e-mail at all hours, replying on weekends and holidays when necessary. Amy, her Chief Managing Paralegal, is fantastic - Sharp, tough, efficient, quick to recognize strategic value of details, and empathetic when needed (I needed a lot of reassurance). Divorce is awful enough, but the opacity and pace of the legal system is terrifying when family and financial matters seem to hinge on every ruling. Amy did a great job of keeping events in context of the law and our strategy, advising me on what to expect, and preparing me for each next step. She was responsive even when clearly managing a heavy case load. Working closely with her, I found myself fascinated by the process, and as another reviewer relates, at times even enjoying it. Both of them can be abrupt, perhaps an occupational hazard which I found intimidating, but came to recognize as ultimately in my best interest by not wasting time on what wasn't material or legally advantageous. Both could also quickly switch tone when I made clear my nerves were frayed. Their small adjustments and spontaneous offerings of compassionate perspective helped me trust they were honoring their fiduciary role, and actually cared about the outcome for me and my family, not just for their scorecard. As my case unfolded, that trust was rewarded with results. Despite the opposing party hiring a big firm and spending over twice what I paid in legal fees, the court ruled decidedly in my favor at nearly every hearing, and we settled with a very reasonable financial division. Most importantly, what Veronica, Amy, and their team secured for me is beyond valuation: A fair custody arrangement, and the legal protection throughout a very contentious divorce to enable me to live my life and enjoy some of the best family moments I've had in years. I feel unbelievably fortunate to have had Veronica, Amy, and their team represent and guide me through an otherwise very trying ordeal.

I hired Ms. Freitas for a complicated divorce case from a 30-year marriage after seeing positive…read moreGoogle reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I later read that she review gates, and from my experience, it appears this may be true. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Ms. Freitas for complex divorce cases. She doesn't listen, is unprepared and sticks to her agenda, not what is best for her client. Her communication was inconsistent. Important emails were not read before calls, and I often received multiple, confusing responses from different team members. I spoke with Veronica twice; the initial consultation 1.5 years before and a useless phone call 2 days prior to mediation where she berated and lectured me instead of discussing my concerns. Veronica's preparation for mediation was lacking. I had to review materials myself with the mediator, as Ms. Freitas had not read the opposing counsel's documents. Billing was unclear and included charges from unidentified staff. When I raised concerns, Veronica became defensive, stating she was cheaper than most attorneys and I should be grateful.

Steer clear of this attorney…read more This attorney was hired in a custody case. Initially she seems to be a great attorney however over time she dropped the ball on numerous occasions and led us down a path which instigated continuous litigation rather than resolution of our case - of course padding her pocket. Consider hiring this attorney if you want to be led astray while emptying your pockets.

Before I've even started to type this, I have tears of thanks running down my face…read more From our very first conversation, Kristen assured me and reassured me over and over again that we would get through this nightmare together and that my daughter and I would be happy and safe. Despite my extreme anxiety and stressful breakdowns through the 2+ year case, she was patient, understanding and supportive. Being in a marriage where I was degraded and abused for years, left me with zero self esteem and no conidence at all. I believed every awful thing the ex told me...( he'd get full custody, I'd never see my daughter again, he'd put me in jail for kidnapping etc..) I can't even tell you how many terrified tears I cried in the beginning. Step by step, with Kristen in my corner, I started to feel more secure and confident that I had finally made the right choice by leaving. While my ex made this a LONG drawn out process, Kristen kept me in the loop and as calm as possible. Two years later, I'm back to the strong, confident, independent woman I was before my miserable marriage. I know that I am a great mom and I've made the best choices for my daughter and I. I went from daily anxiety/panic attacks in fear of losing my baby girl, to laughing at the absolute ridiculous nonsense that my ex used to terrify me with. The first great choice I'd made in years was hiring Kristen. Even when I wanted to give up, she wouldn't let me. Even when I was willing to settle for less than my daughter and I deserved, she wouldn't let me. She fought harder for me than I would've even fought for myself. And everything she encouraged me to fight for was absolutely correct. My daughter and I are living our best lives and are protected and worry free. My simple words of thanks will never be enough.

I recently completed a divorce with Kaitlyn Mark and team. They were extremely professional,…read moretalented, timely, and caring. Divorce isn't a fun process but I'm happy I had the team from Alpine to support me through it.

Catherine Victornio and the entire team at O'Brian & Associates were professional, understanding,…read moreand compassionate. They gave me confidence that I was well represented and it turned out I was. Cate communicated of what to expect and what the possibilities might be. I was made well aware of where I was in the process and what information she and her team needed from me. The day of the case Cate was well prepared and I am extremely pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend Catherine Victornio and O'Brian & Associates.

Susan Alexander was an absolute blessing to my life. Susan came highly recommended to me in the…read morebeginning of a complicated and emotional custody battle. It only took one phone call to realize that she was the person I wanted in my corner. I came into this situation without much in-depth knowledge of the family court system, and with an extremely high level of anxiety regarding both my dealings with my ex, and with the outcome of this case. Susan was there for me from the start. She respected my autonomy by allowing me to express myself and my desired outcomes, while prioritizing my priorities. She truly cared about the end result of our case. She helped me to create an effective strategy in managing interactions with my ex, as well as a legal strategy that was effective in the courtroom. My anxiety regarding this situation was almost paralyzing. My ex wanted to take our toddler for a great deal of time and bring him into an environment that I did not feel was safe. I was completely blind-sided by my ex's hiring of an attorney and requesting up to 4 nights a week with our son. Once I explained my complicated situation to Susan, she made me feel as though there was light at the end of the tunnel. Never had I considered lawyers to be compassionate, but that is exactly how I would describe Susan. Compassionate and strong. She was ready to go to battle for me. I must also speak to Susan's experience. Susan has been licensed for over 20 years and that wealth of knowledge is apparent in her dealings with the family court system. She was honest with me regarding what she anticipated the outcome of our hearing to be, and strategized in order to achieve our ultimate goal. She was exactly correct in her predictions and got me exactly what I wanted. Susan did it all, and I truly consider her a blessing to myself and my family. The legal battle with my ex will continue into next year, and I would want no one else to represent me or my child's best interests. When this situation began I was completely devastated, but with Susan I found hope. And thanks to her continued and effective level of excellence, I have found confidence as well.

We are a retired couple that wanted to update our will and create trusts. View Ridge Family Law…read moreand Estate Planning managed a contested adoption successfully so we contacted them. We were very pleased with their team, especially Evelyn Emanuel our attorney. Evelyn listened carefully to our questions and concerns and gave responses that were easy to understand. In addition, Evelyn made us comfortable sharing stories and humor to match ours. We are very pleased with the will and trusts that have been created.

I was looking for a law firm to help my mom with a power of attorney. The staff and lawyer we…read moreinteracted with were lovely and professional. I was impressed with their empathy. I would highly recommend them for family legal issues.

I'm so glad this was the direction I chose to go to regarding my questions and concerns about co…read moreparenting. I can honestly say I felt comfortable sharing all information. I didn't feel pressured into making a decision right away and I felt heard. Whatever you're going through and feel unsure, I highly recommend giving them a call.

Expensive, Slow, and the Agreement Already Fell Apart…read more I used Truce Law in 2023/24 for my divorce, involving both children and financial assets to divide. I worked directly with Justin. He is convincing, knowledgeable, and genuinely makes you feel like the collaborative approach will protect your kids and your interests. That pitch is what sold me. I wish the execution had matched it. The process involves paying for an entire team Justin recommends: a mediator, a Divorce Financial Analyst, and attorneys for both parties (including Justin himself). At the hourly rates involved, you expect competence. What I got was not meeting the expectation, at least from the Divorce Financial Analyst. The work product was so poor and unclear that I ended up rebuilding the asset division calculations myself from scratch, with full transparency and no ambiguity. That is work the analyst failed to do, repeatedly. Justin also dropped the ball on communication and follow-up. The agreement was not finalized on time. I had to push things forward myself over the Christmas break. His explanation was essentially that he was stretched thin across other cases. We eventually failed to have an agreement signed before the end of the year. The biggest promise of the collaborative approach is that a well-crafted agreement prevents future legal conflict. That promise has not held up. My agreement is ambiguous in key areas, and I am now dealing with exactly the kind of disputes they told me this process would prevent. Any vagueness in the document has become a point of contention. Long process, high cost, mediocre team, and an agreement that is already causing problems. I would not recommend this firm, do your homework.

I have known Jeff Barth for years and refer family law cases to him because he knows when to settle…read moreand when to go to trial. This is important because at times it is necessary to go to court to get fairness. On going to court some clients do not understand the lawyer bills for preparation time as well as traveling to and from court. This appears to be the misunderstanding by the client who commented that Jeff over billed a court appearance when the actual court time was about 20 minutes. She/he fails to recognize preparation time and travel time are also billed. It is important to recognize all quality lawyers prepare before court to do their best in court.

JB is difficult to reach and he makes you feel intimidated in conversation. He is strong with his…read moreopinion which undermines client's desire. He has failed me to get a fair temporary parenting plan because his point of view overshadowed what I wished as a client. He has little patient to listen client. He strives through his moral standard and imposes on client's decision making. He really has a bad practice in billing. He fudges hours to make up the retaining amount. In my case, he charged me a court appearance when there was none on specified date. In his response it was an error in billing but it was actually fudging hours to match retaining fee amount. He also over charged me on court appearance. This was for the temporary order court date. I was in the courtroom less than 20 min and spent another 20 min in the hall way with him so total it was less than an hour. But he charged me 5 hours for an hour of service. This is another evidence of fudging the charges on billing. JB is not an honest lawyer and he should be disbarred.