Reviews

No nonsense No BS

Working with Diane as a mediator / lawyer was a relief during a very contentious period in my life. She was incredibly patient and listened to the needs of both of us, even when it became uncomfortable. Her willingness to hear both sides and negotiate amicably are the reason that we were able to accomplish the goal at hand. I would recommend Diane as one who is organized, determined and willing to mediate both sides of a discussion. Thank you, Diane! Bijan G.

What's better than marmalade? Marmolejo! I hired Diane and found her extremely responsive, knowledgeable and at no cost for my multiple meetings, emails and calls. I had interviewed 8 attorneys prior to selecting Diane based on price, service and “vibe”. I liked Diane and always felt comfortable and that she was on my side. Also, Diane went out of her way to ping other attorneys on subjects outside of her AOC (area of competence), which was very nice of her. Based on my experience…an easy 5 stars is warranted.

Clarity, compassion and understanding. When you are dealing with the insanity of a car accident and the even more insane insurance companies, you need someone who can help you make the best decisions possible (as they potentially will effect the remainder of your life). Scott Braybrooke was an invaluable asset to this process offering clarity, kindness and balance. He helped me to achieve a settlement that was fair, timely and more than appropriate. He carefully and patiently helped me weight the pros and cons of each choice I had to make all the while taking ME into consideration through the entire process. I could not have done it without him.

I was seriously injured in a car wreck over Christmas when a loved one called Mike. He was very kind and compassionate while advising me. Mike explained the process and was always polite and direct, as was his staff. The legal system moves at a glacial pace, but Mike kept things moving. Also, he’s not the type to knuckle under with a bad offer. I was never uncomfortable nor was I talked down to. Mike is super chill and respected my goals as a client. He is an intelligent, highly competent, and motivated attorney. Mike is thorough and willing to exhaust all options. He not only met my expectations, he exceeded them. I would highly recommend him to everyone.

Not really happy with the outcome of my problem here. Still not happy with this firm

I honestly can’t say enough about the level of professionalism, care, understanding and a never quit attitude. I retained Diane back in October 2019 to help me fight for more time with my son after trying to communicate with the mother and going in and out of court not being represented just to have increased quality time with my son. I spoke with several attorneys during that time and Diane was the only one that took the time to listen and was extremely patient while I walked her the through the tumultuous bAck story of my situation. She asked the right questions and expressed the same emotions as I was experiencing which was very comforting. She has always been available via phone or email and always responded immediately no matter what it time of day it was and even oomph the weekends. She was and is someone I can depend on and trust that I had to lean on throughout this entire process. Diane fought for me and protected my parental rights in the court room. I was able to receive increased time with my son and I have Diane to thank for it. Even now whenever I Je end her advice or if something comes up as it always do in regards to my ex wife she has been there. For that I am extremely grateful and happy knowing I made the best decision in retaining Diane back in October. She fights for what is right and in my case what’s in the best interest for the child. She is not an attorney that will accept money from you and do what is morally wrong just because you pay her and ask her to. I have seen this with several opposing attorneys that will take money and tear children away from their parents or lie in court to degrade a parent just because they got paid. Diane I is upstanding knowledgeable competent attorney. If you need an excellent Family Law attorney who will fight for you and stand up for what is right and will not just look at you as a paycheck. Please do yourself a favor and retain Diane. She has made my situation less stressful and has put my mind at ease to stay the course and never forget why you’re doing this. Thanks Diane

Shelly Heimanson Newman gave me great advice and a lot of help with my case which was in a complicated spot. If you are local to LA I would definitely recommend her!