Reviews

Attorney Melissa Needle along with her Paralegal Jessica Calise represented me through a very difficult revision of a prior divorce contract. Their skills accomplished the goals I needed in a timely manner.

Melissa is prepared, knowledgeable, and intelligent. Who could ask for more in an attorney? I am so grateful for her help, you will not be disappointed.

I would highly recommend looking elsewhere if you need an attorney you can trust. I had my $7500 retainer blown through without anything of substance to use, and waited almost 7 weeks for an agreement (no conversations in between) that was time sensitive, only to receive a template after I asked for a status. Had I not asked for a status, I think they would have forgotten about me. Additionally, there was a balance due back to me after I terminated my relationship with the firm, and I have tried multiple times to resolve it without success. Attorney Needle even responded and told me she would get back to me, after I emailed a second time asking for a status, and she has since ignored the issue. They were quick to take my retainer, send me invoices to deduct from the retainer balance, but now that they owe me money, nothing. My opinion is I have a case for legal malpractice here as well.

Melissa and Jessica at Needle and Cuda are the best! They listen but offer strong, grounded guidance. They know what is "reasonable" and what is "likely" and really try to drive to resolution that meets those standards without going through a huge waste of time and money. They take a client-first approach - which can often mean educating the client on what is "likely and reasonable." They have a strategic approach which helps bring things to conclusion as quickly and in the least painful way possible ("quickly and in the least painful way" being determined, often, by whoever sits on the other side of the table.) Highly recommended!

I have known Melissa Needle for over 15 years. I have had nothing but positive interactions with her. I find her to be very reasonable, intelligent and articulate for her clients. She has a complete understanding of the more complex issues in family law. In fact, I refer cases to her. She has the unique ability to manage her client’s expectations which results in the greater likelihood of a case being resolved short of trial. I have been practicing family law exclusively for well over 35 years, and I would count Melissa Needle among the top ten ethical lawyers that I deal with.