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16 Oct, 2024 by Jason mirabella
I had the pleasure of working with Michael on a construction project challenge, and his expertise was invaluable. He provided insightful guidance and explored all possible options with me, which helped resolve the issue without needing to take formal steps. If we had to move forward, I wouldn’t want anyone else by my side. In the future, I’ll definitely be reaching out to Michael and his firm for any representation needs, both personally and for my business. He genuinely cares about his clients' best interests, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking trustworthy and professional representation.
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29 Jun, 2024 by David florian
Went Yonkers there
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08 May, 2024 by Jessica aguilar
Gracias a Christina Coello y Jaime por ayudar a mi hijo en un caso de inmigración es muy atenta y muy profesional la recomiendo mucho gracias nuevamente
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27 Feb, 2025 by Denise dennison
Was sent to this law firm by a trusted frinnd who said he was expensive but totally worth it. Clearly he was not worth it. Basically told me I have no chance and should just close and be done with things. Never mind the other party did nothing he agreed to in the contract and was not willing to budge on anything. Contacted a few other attorneys, 3 to be exact and they all said I had several options and no I should not close on the house. One even went line by line with me through the contract with a free consultation and not the 450 this one cost. Would not recommend.
Although I will say he is very kind and so is his staff hence the 2 stars and not one. His assistant is wonderful!! Just a gem of a person. Totally appreciated her professionalism and kindness during a difficult situation.
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05 Feb, 2025 by Scott elliott
The team here are the best, exceptional communication, and will guide you down the right path, Divorced sucks! If not for Rori, Steven and the rest of the team it would have been so much worse. I can’t thank you all enough for everything! You all got me through a very hard point where everything was crumbling around me and helped pull me through! A thank you just doesn’t do justice but THANK YOU!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Jennifer haldane butler
If you are looking for a divorce or family law attorney, I highly recommend this firm. In particular, Steven Collins. He is a Veteran, he volunteers his time to our local baseball league, and he’s a damn good Lawyer! He was with me every step and made the process less stressful for me. I highly recommend him and his firm!
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02 Dec, 2024 by Amber green
Ingrid Hooglander is highly unprofessional. She was my opposing counsel representing my ex husband. I was advised to file a grievance against Ingrid Hooglander for violating HIPPA at court but decided not to. She is also allegedly a certified parent coordinator but I would not recommend her for those services either as it seems she enjoys causing more conflict between the parties instead of bringing the parties to a resolution to benefit herself and her pocketbook. I would recommend Barnett Gill for law services instead. Tom Gill will talk with you and give you good legal advice. He is a father and a grandfather so he understands family law. His partner Jana Barnett is highly qualified as well she is almost like his daughter in law. The attorneys at Barnett Gill will give you legal advice that is in the best interest of YOUR CHILDREN. Which is what all parents want. Ingrid Hooglander does NOT do this. She doesn't care about attachment issues of your children or anything just about her pocket book. At court Ingrid Hooglander even admitted to driving while having a scheduled meeting with her opposing counsel, my attorney. She should have been sitting in an office meeting with the opposing counsel instead of driving while conducting a meeting. Knowing my ex husband paid for her to do a half ass job isn't even comforting to me as surprising as that may sound. Just posting a review for any prospective clients as I would not recommend her even to my enemy.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Jessica meadows
24 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
This attorney will over bill and delay your case. Her general manger is her husband. She will have her husband perform work on a case such as appraise you house and/or perform comps for your home. All billed separately without the client knowing it is her husband doing the work. She will wait till the last minute to prepare for a hearing if at all. She hires her friends to do fiduciary duties for fees without informing the client of possible conflicts. Ingrid will use up retainers just during the internal case handling. When she moved she had to file paper work for each case and billed the clients for each filing even though it was her that caused the notices to be filed the client had to pay for the notice that were filed even though there forms were all the same expect for the case heading. All were billed the same amount. I would say 75% of the good reviews that are posted are from friends and employees that she either asked (friends) or told to post (employees) good reviews. Before hiring this attorney read all reviews. Do a little reasearch on the names. Some are from clients, probably the easy and quick cases. The complicated cases are the one Ingrid will stumble and drag-out for all she can. Just speak with her and you will see she really does not complete her thoughts and expects you to. Ingrid does this on purpose just so she can say you said that not her. Do you research or you will have no one to blame but yourself. I have personal knowledge of the inter-workings of this office.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Amber green
Ingrid Hooglander is highly unprofessional. She was my opposing counsel representing my ex husband. I was advised to file a grievance against Ingrid Hooglander for violating HIPPA at court but decided not to. She is also allegedly a certified parent coordinator but I would not recommend her for those services either as it seems she enjoys causing more conflict between the parties instead of bringing the parties to a resolution to benefit herself and her pocketbook. I would recommend Barnett Gill for law services instead. Tom Gill will talk with you and give you good legal advice. He is a father and a grandfather so he understands family law. His partner Jana Barnett is highly qualified as well she is almost like his daughter in law. The attorneys at Barnett Gill will give you legal advice that is in the best interest of YOUR CHILDREN. Which is what all parents want. Ingrid Hooglander does NOT do this. She doesn't care about attachment issues of your children or anything just about her pocket book. At court Ingrid Hooglander even admitted to driving while having a scheduled meeting with her opposing counsel, my attorney. She should have been sitting in an office meeting with the opposing counsel instead of driving while conducting a meeting. Knowing my ex husband paid for her to do a half ass job isn't even comforting to me as surprising as that may sound. Just posting a review for any prospective clients as I would not recommend her even to my enemy.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Jessica meadows
31 Jul, 2024 by Rami cassis
It has truly been a pleasure working with Brandon Legal Group. Ingrid and Luke are a dynamic team. Also all the staff is so supportive and kind. I had a very challenging case and they were on top of everything. I always felt treated with care and respect. I truly felt supported there. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for excellent representation while treated as family by this firm. Can't thank them enough.
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02 Jul, 2023 by Fahmi
This has, in my opinion, has to be the worst lawyer for family cases in florida.
I beat her by myself with a twelfth grade education...lol
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07 Oct, 2020 by Patrick
This lady (I refuse to call her a lawyer) should be immediately disbarred. Where do I start. 1) dishonest to a point of criminal behavior. I can’t prove that I was over billed on her legal documents but I can prove I was overbilled on phone calls. She’s so dumb that I counted the number of calls on my cell phone bill and there was less than 10 calls that she billed me for. IMPOSSIBLE!!! 2) Her legal documents were embarrassingly bad and appeared to be templates. I really think she goes on the Internet and takes legal documents off them and sells them as their own. She used the name “John Doe” Instead of my name in one of the documents in two places. 3) She was totally over matched in court. First off she was so underprepared it was embarrassing. She literally knew nothing about my case going into court and had to constantly look down at her notes. We lost every aspect of the case. I had to pay my legal fees, 100% of my ex-wife’s legal fees and had to pay even more than what they were asking for in child support. —- I am not one to complain but this was so ridiculous I had to make a formal complaint to the bar association. WHAT A JOKE!! Karen had answers for everything but never mentioned the phone call situation. The Bar Association didn’t even address the phone call situation. In their eyes it’s like it never happened. Unbelievable!!! Where do we turn to for help? It is like getting shot and robbed and having no police force to call. I literally caught her stealing!!! This lady cannot go on as a lawyer. She does irreparable harm. Do yourself a favor and make sure you get another lawyer. It is funny she has three 5 star reviews and the rest 1 star. Hmmmm.... I’ll make a bet those 5 star reviews are fake and are close friends.
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11 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Run while you can! Karen insisted on weekly $300 phone calls in which she ignored everything I told her and put words into my mouth. Later she negotiated with the opposing counsel on my behalf things that were benefiting my ex instead of me. She was not acting in my best interest at all! the only productive thing she did in my case was subpoena my ex’s 401k and even then she filed the paperwork with wrong name on it.
She filed a motion without my consent after I repeatedly asked not to file anything on my behalf without prior discussing with me. Karen will charge you outrageous fees for everything including things you never asked her to do. She literally burned $3,000 on pointless phone calls and emails which she insisted on. I fired her after realizing that she will cause more harm than good to my case.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Tiffany
Hired Richard Trionfo for a family matter just for him to ignore my messages. He didn’t turn in any of the paperwork unless I messaged him a few times. He took my money and took advantage of my situation. But will happily post about people parking wrong or talking on speaker phone and calling them idiots.
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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You
A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.
Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?
Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:
- Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
- Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
- Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
- Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
- Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
- Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
- Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.
Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.
What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?
A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:
- Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
- Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
- Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
- Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
- Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
- Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
- Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.
How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?
Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
- Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
- Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.
The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.
How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:
- Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
- Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
- Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Family Law Lawyer
Before hiring a family law lawyer, it's important to ask questions to ensure they're the right fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What experience do you have with family law cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's a contested divorce, child custody dispute, or adoption. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or requires a retainer. Ask for an estimate of the total costs involved. -
What are the possible outcomes of my case?
An experienced lawyer should be able to give you a general idea of what to expect based on the facts of your case. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Ask whether the lawyer tends to favor negotiation and mediation or whether they prefer to take cases to court. This can help you determine if their style matches your goals. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it’s difficult to predict, the lawyer should give you an estimate based on similar cases. -
Who will be handling my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may do much of the work, so make sure you understand who will be your main point of contact.
How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
- Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
- Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
- List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
- Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
- Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.
Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.
