Reviews

A great firm you can trust to handle all your family law needs

If your soon-to-be ex is looking for an attorney, recommend Jeff McCombs. I was going through an amicable split where we agreed on everything, however I though it would be prudent to have an actual lawyer draw up the paperwork. Jeff told me it would cost about $2500 dollars to "get it done right". I had one meeting and a phone conversation with him. I found out that information he had given me on pursuing a separation instead of a divorce was in fact incorrect. Suddenly I was wondering why I was paying a lot for a professional who didn't seem to be very well informed. In spite of agreeing on how to split assets, he was constantly advocating for me to give more assets to my wife (who didn't want them). He insisted that she had to take ownership of half of the house and half of my retirement (she didn't want or need either). After one meeting and one phone conversation I told him to stop working on the case. It was clear he was not well informed, but also clear that he was not interested in advocating for our mutual benefit, much less for my benefit (I was the specific client, as couple can't share an attorney for divorce). He kept $600 out of my retainer for his "work" Never did bother to provide an itemized bill or statement. I got my divorce done at "The Divorce Store" for a total cost of $800 and it was just finalized a few days ago with the exact terms we both wanted (that he had fought so hard to modify to my detriment) In summary. This is the lawyer you want to recommend to your opponent. He will consistently advocate against his clients best interests and charge significant fees for a generally spotty knowledge of the law and it's processes.

Waste of money! Jeffery McCombs was the attorney who was assigned to our case - we never even got to talk to or meet any of the founders of this law office. Jeff took our money and filed paperwork, no more than a paralegal is capable of. He didn't get us anything more than what we independently negotiated with the opposing party. He didn't even put our proposal into other "more professional" words. The final papers submitted to the judge were my own rough draft of what we thought would be a fair compromise. I literally have no idea what we paid this guy thousands of dollars for. Don't waste your money.

Mr. Goldfarb and his assistant Selena deserve ten stars. They realized my love for my son would remain true and forthright and eloquently and professionally, considering my limited income, kept pace with my tumultuous endeavor. A parents love remains steadfast. They are the best!! Retain the best. They are. DJ

Steven and his team at Ellsworth definitely helped me understand the first steps to take in the child custody process. I am thankful for them and feeling pretty strong about mine and my kid's future! Thanks!

Very good divorce attorneys!

I worked with Mr. Shields on my family court appeal. He was truly nothing short of amazing. He was kind and patient as I filled him in on the lengthy background of the case. He invited me to observe him in front of the court of appeals before I hired him, and I had a chance to do so. He was professional and impressive and much more prepared and well versed in the law than the opposing attorney. I knew immediately I wanted him working on my case and I was NOT disappointed. He was eloquent and on point in all documents written on my behalf. He is incredibly adept at practicing law and I am incredibly happy he is on my side. You would be well served to hire Mark for any legal issue you have.

Very excellent attorney, knows the law, and takes a very personal interest in your case and its special challenges. Would certainly recommend him to anyone that wants excellent representation.

I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff McCombs and Ruth Hyde on my child custody case. It was a very complex and ugly case. Hiring Jeff was the best decision I ever made. He gave me the knowledge, confidence, and support I needed to succeed in my case. He took my case personal and did his job perfectly. I keep him on speed dial. I am very grateful for the work that Jeff and his team provide and still use him for current legal matters. Thank you all for the work you have done. If I did not use your firm my outcome would have been very different.

We have worked with this firm since late 2012- early 2013 and the level of care and excellence we have received is unparalleled. We worked with Ruth Hyde and Jeff McCombs primarily, and we will continue to use this firm for all of our family’s legal needs. This firm worked with us through two severance cases and will assist in our adoption. We love working with Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb. Thank you for all you do for families!

Mark Sields and his team represented me in a contract matter and won. Ver competent and on task!