Reviews

I had originally retained different counsel for my divorce. After 4 months of no progress and poor communication with their office, i reached out to Brett. Brett took my case and was very thorough explaining everything to me. Brett and Holly kept me up to date on the progress all the way through. I never once had to reach out to them for an update. Brett is very knowledgeable and skillful at what he does. He pushed forward to move my case along. I was ready to take my case to trial but because of Brett's expertise and negotiating skills, we were able to settle in mediation. Thank you Brett - you did an outstanding job!

It is with great pleasure that I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Brett Wishart. Brett accepted my case regarding custody and visitation years after my "amicable" divorce that had taken place without any attorney involvement. After my divorce I became a legal secretary myself (not for Brett or anyone within his firm,) and I now know the importance of good legal representation. Regardless of my knowledge of Family Law and how the system works, my own case made me just as emotional and short sighted as anyone dealing with the sensitivity of the well being of their children. Brett not only comforted my anxiety but made sure to keep me on track. Most clients want a counselor/attorney but only desire to pay for one of them. It takes a well rounded and ethical attorney (person) to be able to give comfort without exploiting the "by the hour" fee that can be abused by some. Brett (and his staff) are amazing at making a client feel heard at the same time that they keep them on track of the task at hand. I have no doubt that my legal fees would have been twice as much had I been allowed to "vent" more than I did. And again, I always felt heard and comforted. My case resulted in a full 730 evaluation. Brett was AMAZING in his guidance of the entire process. I am convinced that if it hadn't been for his strong suggestion for me to forego the opposing side's offer to split costs in favor of their evaluator and instead pay 100% to be able to choose Brett's suggested evaluator, that my case would not have ended in my children's best interest. Sometimes you must lose a battle to win the war and win the war my kids did! I owe my kids' childhood to Brett and to the evaluator that he chose. Let's face it, no one wants to be in a position to hire an attorney. Knowing what I now know, I would NEVER represent myself in court even with my legal background. I know that many feel that legal fees are astronomically high and begrudgingly hand over the retainer and then reluctantly agree to their attorney's suggestions because of fees. People get a sense of entitlement because their feelings of being "wronged" somehow equate in their mind that their attorney should be honored to represent them. If whomever reading this comes away with anything from someone who has gone before you, let it be these three things: 1. Your emotional distress and that of every other client is thrust upon your attorney and no amount of money could ever be enough to willing take on someone else's stresses. That being said, your choice of an attorney is crucial and you would be wise to pick Brett Wishart. 2. You may not like every bit of advise that Brett gives you but it is always in your case's best interest, you'd be wise to take it. (I cannot make that statement for all attorneys in the world.) 3. Your attorney is only as good as the truths you tell him. He cannot represent you well if you do not represent yourself well to him. I hope that his has been helpful in your search for the right attorney. I lucked out in finding Brett on my own. Take my advice and stop your search because you would be foolish to not retain Brett's services.

My divorce was finalized about 1 month ago - I hired Brett to handle my case and I was very pleased with his performance, communication and the final result/judgement that he helped me win in my case. Being a man with a young child and looking to gain equal custody I was very concerned that the odds were stacked against me as I've always heard the courts favor the mother when dealing with a younger child. Brett wasn't fazed by this and stated that he wins equal custody for fathers regularly. That was what I wanted to hear because nothing else mattered to me in my case other than making sure I had equal time with my son. At the start of my divorce I met with 3 attorneys and decided Brett was the best for me and I'm glad I made that decision. He has a calm and intelligent demeanor and you can tell he is respected by the judges and their staff in the courtroom. He was very professional when dealing with my ex's attorney which I think goes a long way toward achieving a favorable result. In the end after multiple court appearances I was able to come to an agreement with my ex that Brett helped orchestrate and the judge signed off granting me equal custody. I am so happy to put this ordeal behind me and I'm very glad I had Brett there with me to help get it done. One great thing about Brett is he is not a stodgy/stuffy lawyer - he is a down to earth guy that you will enjoy working with and talking to and you can tell everybody that he interacts with feels the same way. I would absolutely recommend Brett to anybody in need of a family law attorney.

David Booth represented me in my recent divorce. He was both kind and professional. He provided guidance while understanding and respecting my goals. Thank you, David.

UPDATE: On 06/12/2020, I had another win with Mr. Wishart. As my son got older, I needed to put him in a private school. I faced denial from the mother with no reason. I reached out to Mr. Wishart and as usual, he was happy to assist. Mr. Wishart did a great search on possible schools and presented them in way the court couldn't turn away from them. He cross examined the Mother and showed that she was not prepared. Due to his flawless argument, the court has granted me sole legal custody in all education aspects. Thank you Mr., Wishart. Mr. Wishart has been representing me since August 2017, I can't be more happier. After he got me 50/50 legal custody in 2017, it was time to get 50/50 physical custody. His arguments are flawless; he presented the court with the facts and evidence the court needs. He got me 50/50 custody. He stayed after the hearing for hours making sure the order is typed up and clear to avoid errors. Mr. Wishart, cares for his clients. He is very knowledgeable. He work and study the case before trial. He is an honest man. He will be always my attorney.

I was represented by Jonathan Mason, an amazing attorney, very attentive and compassionate. He was efficient, mindful of the situation, and worked in a very timely manner to give me the resolution that I wanted. He is very knowledgeable of the law and super professional. I had an overall great experience with Mr. Mason that I would recommend him to anyone that needed a trustworthy attorney to handle their family law issues.

This review is for David Booth. I read a review by a separate client of David and it rang a bell . Same issues . I found David to be very knowledgeable and understanding . He did not push, but advised with the pros and cons of any decision moving on . David is what we all want in a lawyer strength and humanity. His representation brought the case to a favourable conclusion for me.

I had a very difficult divorce case. I worked with Jonathan Mason, and the matter was complicated, and the former partner was a maniacal and slanderous person. She filed a DV without any cause, but knowing the uncertainty of what that means, I sought out this firm. The result ended in my favor, and it was completely dissolved. Without going into details, there was no way I could have had this result alone.

David Booth: I went into my divorce and child custody case with what seemed like all odds against me. However, Dave was instrumental in providing me the representation, advice and negotiation experience that my case required. He ALWAYS went above and beyond for me to ensure me and my child's needs were met. He takes the right approach in order to get what his client is asking for. Dave is quick on his feet and delivers pragmatic arguments that are irrefutable. Being able to have confidence and a positive outlook in this type of unfortunate and stressful life event is invaluable and I'm beyond glad I chose Dave as my attorney to provide this support. I couldn't be happier with the outcome.

As a single father, the system can feel stacked against you. Brett Wishart's office has done a great job for me, and in spite of my complicated move-away custody case, in the end I was awarded sole physical custody of my 6-year-old son. They had a detailed approach to the legal arguments and case law, which our judge found to be useful and persuasive, and also made sure to incorporate the personal information that made my case (and I'm sure every case is) unique, giving me the comfort that everything that could be done, was being done, and giving the judge the best possible information for making a good decision. Personality-wise, Brett and his associates' demeanor is confident, professional, organized, and friendly. Many attorneys advertise an aggressive "bulldog" persona, and I felt more secure with the collected approach Brett Wishart takes - getting aggressive when necessary, but always staying in control. It's very easy to get emotional in divorce and custody cases, but an attorney should be the voice of reason, and that is what worked best for my case, reassuring me that my goals were reasonable, and achieving them. Finally, they were up front about estimated costs, and didn't nickel and dime me with extra charges.

I worked with Brett and Holly on a protracted divorce proceeding. The outcome was positive and the team was professional. I was an active participant in my case and we all worked as a team to achieve a positive outcome. Maintaining active participation and involvement is important to achieve the desired outcome. This team is easy to work with, professional and responsive.

Words cannot express the gratitude I have for Brett Wishart and his staff. I came to Brett looking for guidance and wisdom and I left his office with much more. I was facing going back to court to resolve childcare issues that were left undefined in my previous agreement. He assured me that I was within the law and my expectations were realistic. He kept me very informed throughout the process while educating me along the way, placing my mind at ease knowing I was in good hands. He and his staff work very hard to return phone calls, emails, or setting up a meeting. I always felt like my case was on his desk and it was clear in his negotiations with opposing counsel that I chose the right lawyer. I would recommend the law office of Brett Wishart to anyone looking for an honest, caring, intelligent lawyer who knows the law and how it works for you.