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16 Nov, 2024 by Latondria spence
I am absolutely satisfied with the representation provided by Ms. Moylan. Her Paralegal was thorough and personable as was Ms. Moylan. She even reached out to me after the court proceedings were over to ensure that i understood the ruling, to address any concerns and simply to wish me and my family the best! That speaks volumes.
I highly recommend her services.
Thanks again Lauri and Allison🙂
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05 Nov, 2024 by Jamal bacote
Good friend of mines hire ms. Moylan and she had bad communication.i wouldn’t advise her to no one.
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04 Nov, 2024 by Teodora-diana supeanu
Lauri Moylan was so great! She helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life. She was not only my legal support, but also a moral one, being patient and understanding with me and answering all my questions. She understood my situation much better than I did and she acted at the right time for my best options. With her help I got more than I had hoped for. Once again thousands of thanks Laury and Allison!
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08 Feb, 2024 by Kate kessinger
I used Rebecca Fleming for a most recent case, and I have been working with her for five years now. Divorce is not easy, but when it comes to it, she has it in the best interest of the child, and no matter what the circumstance is when it comes down to it it’s about the child. I have seen her in court And she is extremely professional, very intelligent on point and one of the kindest women I’ve ever met (she listens to you ) but when you need somebody to fight for your children I would highly recommend her. In this position, no matter what it’s difficult for the mother or the father and you need somebody who is direct and knows what they’re doing. I cannot recommend her enough. Five years ago, I was given her contact name from a family member who knows Marilyn lawyers very well, and she was the first person that he said for me to call.
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20 May, 2020 by Lisa perry
Rebecca Fleming and her team were amazing at helping me navigate what was an extremely difficult and painful time. She did her due diligence and ensured that the best interests of my children were at the forefront of every action and decision that was made.
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04 Mar, 2020 by Evan smith
Rebecca and Nicole are fantastic lawyers
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08 Feb, 2024 by Kate kessinger
I used Rebecca Fleming for a most recent case, and I have been working with her for five years now. Divorce is not easy, but when it comes to it, she has it in the best interest of the child, and no matter what the circumstance is when it comes down to it it’s about the child. I have seen her in court And she is extremely professional, very intelligent on point and one of the kindest women I’ve ever met (she listens to you ) but when you need somebody to fight for your children I would highly recommend her. In this position, no matter what it’s difficult for the mother or the father and you need somebody who is direct and knows what they’re doing. I cannot recommend her enough. Five years ago, I was given her contact name from a family member who knows Marilyn lawyers very well, and she was the first person that he said for me to call.
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20 May, 2020 by Lisa perry
Rebecca Fleming and her team were amazing at helping me navigate what was an extremely difficult and painful time. She did her due diligence and ensured that the best interests of my children were at the forefront of every action and decision that was made.
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04 Mar, 2020 by Evan smith
Rebecca and Nicole are fantastic lawyers
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08 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
Susan Elgin represented me in a lengthy divorce case. I was extremely impressed with her knowledge of the law, including nuances of which opposing counsel was clueless, with her attention to my circumstances, and with her professional demeanor, which was both efficient and caring. The efficiency meant that she never "ran up" the bill, and the caring meant that when I called or emailed with concerns she answered quickly and the answers were always correct.
Susan's knowledge of the law saved me many, many thousands of dollars and her personal concern helped guide me through a very difficult life passage. I have recommended her to friends and will continue to do so.
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23 Oct, 2014 by Michael
I can't tell you how happy I was to have Susan as my attorney. Her first priority was for the well being of my two children. She made me realize that I had a responsibility to them first and it really made all the difference. She was fair and I felt like I had a warrior with me in court!! I have lots of experience with lawyers in my business, but this is the first one that I really felt was looking out for me. I would recommend her but I hope not to need her services again. :-)
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15 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
Horrible! She's arrogant and ill-prepared for court.
She finds ways to increase billable hours and charges 4,000 for one day of court! Most of the work is done by her subpar underling. I would have saved myself tens of thousands had I known this before I hired her.
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01 May, 2022 by Deborah
Mr. Luby represented me in a case that I thought was all but lost. He replaced another lawyer to help me with my injury reimbursement from Medicare after a dog bite. He worked tirelessly, despite my disorganization, and managed to handle this when I thought all was lost. I would absolutely go to him again.
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09 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Dave is a highly effective and efficient attorney. I hired him to handle a complex post-divorce custody matter, which he resolved to my satisfaction prior to trial. In addition to being knowledgeable about his area of law, I was able to trust that he cared about the impact of the result beyond the courthouse doors. I highly recommend Dave.
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16 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired him to represent me in my divorce case. He was very unorganized, called and emailed me all the time asking me for things I already gave him and billed me for many hours of pointless meeting so he could increase my bill. He is not polished and he is a bad negotiator. I tried to work with him but he continued to give me bad advice that prolonged my case so he could keep billing. He overcharged me many thousands of dollars for work a para Lea gal could have done. Very unprofessional.
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13 Aug, 2021 by Benjamin
Fred is one of the most bloodsucking lawyers I have ever been represented by in my life. He actually referred to me as his residual income which ended up being almost 70k in work for a child custody case. He colluded with the lawyer we were going against by purposely not handing in a motion to compel into the courthouse( which is a block away from his office) but then gave the motion to compel to the opposing lawyer. So he gave his buddy the motion to compel, and then never handed it in through the courthouse to avoid getting his lawyer friend getting sanctions against him. He missed due dates for documents. He will try and back you into unwanted settlement, end then flip it on you saying you are being unreasonable. He will pass your work off to a less competent lawyer(which will still cost you 375$ hourly) but then will say he has to double check their work, costing you thousands in double payments. Spend your money elsewhere. He’s a terrible person and an even worse lawyer.
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23 Jan, 2014 by Greg
Fred was always responsive and informative with all aspects of my cases. He was very knowledgeable and kept my best interests in mind. Very pleased with my experience using him. I will use him again in the future.
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11 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired her after a $35.oo fee consultation. She was late for the consultation. Discussing the Temporary Peace Order where I was the Respondent, I told her I had surveillance cameras that videotaped the exact interaction between my neighbor, the Petitioner, and myself where he claimed I was harassing him and that proved the very opposite. She told me to be sure to bring the taping of the encounter to the hearing.She also told me to prepare all my materials.
She never made copies of the peace order during the consultation nor did she give me any literature or cards. She held my copy of the order the entire time. She told me she would represent me for a fee of $700 and I agreed.I was to meet her by 9AM prior to the hearing. I didn't notice that she kept my one copy of the order and that I was left without anything including the location, court house, judge, etc.
The next day I discovered that she did not return the copy of the order to me after the consultation. When I desperately tried to contact her and she was totally unavailable. I called her partner, (no answer), the court houses,(closed for the day) . All I knew was that I absolutely had to be at the hearing by 9AM! And that was all I remembered. I was unbelievably upset.
That night I did my best to tape the surveillance video with a USBPort but could not play it on my computer. I am not computer knowledgeable and was up for hours. I got very little sleep. My spouse is ill but does not get picked up until after 9AM So I had to prepare both of us. after an almost sleepless night with No breakfast, no medicine. The taxi dropped us off at one court house but it was the wrong one. There they were finally able to find my name and direct me to another courthouse blocks away. We had to walk in the heat and humidity for blocks and arrived at the proper one just before 9AM. I was so upset and scared.
She was there and did not apologize. She told me she had sent an email at 8AM when we were already outside waiting for the taxi. I was completely frazzled and distraught.
During the hearing my neighbor and his neighbor witnesses made me out to be a harasser who yells and curses. The facts are just the opposite. She never really challenged them, asked them any particular questions, etc.
When I was at the stand in my lethargy I could barely remember what happened and she never prodded my memory to help me out. I did make a comment that showed my frustration with my neighbor and my lawyer said "You gave as good as you got, didn't you?" I responded positively when i it was not true. It was and always has been my neighbor who is the harasser. I have had to call the police on him for all kinds of crimes and misdemeanors. He is a bully and the other two neighbors have had the police called on them, as well. He is mad because we put no trespassing signs on our fence. She came to enjoy her day and was not prepared. Although it softened the effect her comment made me agree that this confrontation was as much my fault as my neighbor's. She made me come across as the terrible person. Had she been the lawyer I deserved this was when she should have brought out the video that would have exonerated me. This was the very video she told me to bring that I had spent hours preparing for the hearing. The judge found no harassment and closed the case in my favor, no thanks to Ms Wallace.
By the way ,she never sent that email she claimed to have sent on the morning of the hearing. She lied to me. I do not trust her and would never recommend her to anybody.
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27 Jan, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Bodie, is very passive as for a family law lawyer. To be honest, he was a fill-in for my lawyer that was on leave. Family law may not be his field, but I was very disappointed with his performance, for being the main Partner of his firm. He was not prepared to defend me. Therefore, I had to settle for less.
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03 May, 2022 by Anonymous
I'm sure there are worse attorneys but I haven't met one. Bill was insensitive. He dragged his feet in preparing important documents. His math was wrong. He did not answer my questions. He talked way too much without actually saying anything.
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10 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
WARNING!! Use Layne Pierre as your attorney and you’ll probably go to jail. Having not been able to cut it in private practice, Mr. Pierre currently works for the Maryland Public Defender’s Office in Baltimore County. Unfortunately, due to my financial situation at the time of my legal troubles I found myself needing a Public Defender. Enter Layne Pierre. Not only was Mr. Pierre unprepared for every hearing we had with the Court, he routinely showed up late, looking disheveled and smelling like marijuana. Yes, you read that right. I think he was high. It appeared that he had just rolled out of bed 10 minutes prior. His knowledge of the Criminal Procedure was minimal at best and his mannerisms regularly drew the ire of the Judge. How he passed the BAR remains a mystery. Fortunately, my case was postponed enough times that I was able to eventually hire private counsel and quickly had Mr. Pierre removed from my case. Sadly, I understand that he is now a Supervisor that handles felony cases for the Public Defenders Office. What a disgrace. I shudder to think about all the innocent people who will be sent to prison because of his incompetence. Do yourselves a favor and steer clear. If you happen to be assigned Mr. Pierre, do everything in your power to get someone else or you’ll definitely go to jail. You’ll thank me for this advice.
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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.
