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Anonymous
06 Jun, 2017
Used him as my lawyer and I fully regret it. Never contacted me to update me on my divorce. Always had to go in to figure out what was taking so long with the paperwork and would always beat around the bush and give me some BS excuse. And when I did hear from him, it was him sending me a bill or letting me know he needed more money. So while he did absolutely nothing for my case, he still charged me thousands of dollars...for what?? But the receipt says he charged me $160 for "updating his assistant on the case." Give me a break. This guy will charge you an arm and a leg just to walk over to the fax machine. After 18 months of this nonsense, I hired a new lawyer and she got it done in just a few months. If you wanna be taken advantage of and legally robbed, go for it. But do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.
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Larisa
25 Oct, 2016
I researched extensively to find a lawyer who was not only smart (Neil was an Anthony M. Kennedy Fellow) but also unwilling to take anything but the high road. I also wanted an attorney who would listen to my concerns, complaints, and even demands, but still keep me on the high road as well.
In spite of many personal attacks on me and even on Neil by my ex-husband and his lawyer, Neil continued to focus on issues and avoid the low ground that so many divorce cases and custody cases can travel.
In my case, I had an ex who after not paying his full child support for six years and owing over $40,000, decided to take me to court to dispute the arrears and get more custody. Yes, that sounds ridiculous and that is exactly the right word to explain the proceedings that took 6 months due to my ex continually making claims and filings that prolonged the inevitable. Throughout the entire 6 months there were many times I was ready to either throw in the towel, or go for the jugular. In each case Neil clearly laid out the correct course of action and stuck to it.
Not only did he keep me on the right track, Neil kept himself on the moral high ground. My ex and his attorney resulted to personal attacks on Neil in their court filings, but Neil refused to respond and stayed on point. I believe his approach saved me from getting into an even longer battle of he said/she said. He was fair in his billing, honest in his approach with me and my ex, and clearly experienced with the courts and family law.
I highly recommend Neil!!
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Mark
21 Aug, 2015
Neil took on my case regarding family law. I found him thoughtful, resourceful, thorough, and insightful. He provided solid counsel, and very competent help. I would recommend him to anyone needing a very good family law attorney
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Steven
20 Aug, 2015
I have enjoyed working with Neil.I had a very difficult divorce case and my wife's attorney did everything possible to fuel the flames. Neil was able to help me resolve many custody and support issues in a collaborative fashion to minimize the costs and obtain a quick resolution. I have a lot of respect for Neil and his office staff - Dorinda his paralegal as well as Kali. I appreciate Neil's approach --he's very calm mannered reasonable and tries to discuss the risks and benefits of different options. At the same time he is realistic and is very efficient overall in getting back to you. Overall I highly recommend him as an attorney.
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Annie
20 Aug, 2015
Neil and his team were amazing helping me through my divorce proceedings this year! He and his staff were professional, kind, patient and supportive throughout the process. They made a very difficult time more bearable with their compassion, attention to detail and responsiveness. I was always able to get a hold of someone via phone or email and they were more than happy to answer all my questions along the way. I would recommend them to anyone. These guys are awesome and they were worth every cent!
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Anonymous
22 Aug, 2012
Neil helped me out - I was in a really tough situation and very concerned about my child's well-being. He was honest and worked with me financially. You could see that he cared about the well-being of my child and he did not rush me through the meeting, I felt like i mattered to him. I would highly recommend Neil.
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Anonymous
03 Jun, 2010
Neil Forester is a top notch attorney who leaves no stone unturned. I used Neil in a complicated dissolution involving not only community property but also a co-owned business. There were many issues I would not have had proper knowledge of had it not been for Neil's ongoing diligence. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for an outstanding resource representing the law.
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Anonymous
13 May, 2010
Neil did a professional job in representing me in my divorce
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Matthew
06 May, 2010
Neil did a good job helping me resolve a long and difficult divorce. He considered the expenses associated with litigation and worked with me to bring the proceeding to closure as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.
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