Reviews

If you're seeking a dynamic law firm to navigate your divorce, I wholeheartedly recommend Terry DeSalvo, Kristin Garza, and Annette Bennett at Family First Legal Group. They are truly the best in the business. I faced a complex divorce that lasted over two years. My first attorney lacked the necessary experience for my case, and my second was nearing retirement and often unavailable or on vacation. As a result, I found myself approaching a trial date without adequate representation. Fortunately, Terry stepped in at a critical moment. Most attorneys would shy away from taking on a case with such little preparation time, but Terry confidently and quickly assessed my situation and provided a resolution in just one hour. Kristin Garza and Annette Bennett were very efficient in communicating with me daily and processing the mounds of paperwork opposing counsel requested. Terry made a strategic offer during our trial and ultimately the settlement Terry anticipated in our initial meeting was almost to the penny of what we received. He tirelessly advocated for me, standing firm against the opposing attorney, and we achieved a significant victory. My case was completed within a few months rather than the years I wasted with other attorneys. I was extremely impressed by the professionalism of the whole team. The firm is also very conscientious of their fees; they suggest ways to save you time and money in the process rather than billing frivolously. Additionally, they send interim statements ensuring you are informed of the costs all along the way, other firms do not do this. Moreover, their offices stand out from typical law firms. They prioritize families, always focusing on the most important individuals involved: the children. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making you feel supported and understood throughout the process. I highly recommend this firm for your legal representation. You’ll be in excellent hands.

I consulted with Family First Legal Group due to the mother of my daughter not allowing me to see her on a regular basis and threatening to leave the state with her. Ultimately, I ended up retaining Terry DeSalvo and I would do it again without hesitation! He listened, cared, and gave great advice. It’s clear that Terry cares about clients and their families and will provide excellent guidance- even if that means he bills less time- which speaks volumes about an attorney in any industry. His paralegal Michelle Wilson, and discovery coordinator Annette Bennett are both extremely attentive and personable. I am grateful to have had them assisting me along the way. I could not be happier with my choice to hire Terry DeSalvo and to have everything resolved in 90 days is amazing! Michelle Wilson, Annette Bennett and the rest of Terry‘s team are fantastic to work with, and I highly recommend Family First Legal Group should you find yourself in a situation where you need family law assistance!

I'm very thankful that a good friend of mine referred me to Family First Legal Group a few years back when I made the difficult decision to get divorced. The law firm took a team approach and while most of my case was expertly handled by Terry DeSalvo Jr, along with his efficient paralegal Michelle Wilson, I was also helped on a number of occasions by Alex Peterson. My case primarily focused on child custody and Terry did a fantastic job implementing an aggressive strategy to uncover and document my ex's issues. I'm so thankful to report that after a long and drawn-out legal battle, I was granted full custody of my kids. While some may consider the legal fees for a challenging divorce like mine to be expensive, I believe that the services offered by Family First Legal Group were worth every penny. I have peace of mind every night when I put my kids to bed knowing that they are safe and that is priceless. Going through a divorce is an emotional rollercoaster but Terry and Alex offered sound legal advice throughout the entire process. I highly recommend this law firm!

I chose to work with Attorney Desalvo my divorce proceedings. He was very responsive and communicative. Every step of the way I was impressed with his organization and timeliness in this process. I highly recommend Attorney Desalvo!

I retained Terry DeSalvo Jr with Family First Legal group to resolve my lifetime alimony dispute. With their help I will no longer have a alimony payments. Best outcome I could have hoped for!!

It is quite arguably the worse time in one's life when you must seek legal counsel, guidance and the services of a divorce attorney. Attorney DeSalvo represented me from the start to the end of my case. He was knowledgeable, patient, confident and most importantly provided very tough information and decisions to me in a thoughtful and respectful way. He has the ability to show compassion for the truly emotional aspect of the situation while prioritizing facts and guidance to get to a solution.

When I needed an attorney to guide me through the Florida divorce process, I met with Terry De Salvo who immediately put me at ease with his professional and confident approach. His level of experience and flexibility as my case evolved was such an important factor for my peace of mind. Paralegal Lisa Singleton was an absolute godsend for communication, organization, and for explaining clearly my options and next steps all through the process. I found their services to be affordable and they clearly documented and kept me informed about time spent and costs. When my divorce morphed from a contested situation to an amicable, uncontested case, Terry made sure I knew the possible impact of every decision I made, while maintaining his encouraging and supportive approach toward the unique aspects of my specific situation. He worked with opposing counsel in a professional and respectful manner which I appreciated. Later in the process, He and Lisa made it possible for me to move out of state with complete confidence that my divorce would continue to move forward in a timely manner. I highly recommend Attorney Terry De Salvo and the Family First Legal team. They were frank in their advice and compassionate in their understanding. From the moment I walked through the door to the processing of the final paperwork, I was treated with kindness, confidentiality, respect, and professionalism. Again, they have earned my trust and respect, and I highly recommend them.

Terry is highly skilled and diligent. He allayed many of our concerns during my Grandmother's divorce, and brought to light many different considerations along the way. He and his team were always there to help explain her options and key decisions for the case. I highly recommend him as a family law attorney!

The Family First Legal Team helped relieved my anxiety and trust back into a law firm. They were my fourth counsel in my Family Law case. I was appointed and directed towards a senior partner (Terry DeSalvo) in the firm based on the complexity and how far my case was in the process. Terry DeSalvo was professional, formal, and passionate about helping me out and restoring my faith in the legal system. This was the first law firm that I didn't have to reach out to be informed on my case, updated on status, etc. and that was truly a blessing. Terry, Lisa Singleton, & Alex Peterson (Owner) were phenomenal in their communication and support the whole time. Alex Peterson called me on a Saturday because of a VM I left on Friday evening at the offices firm. He called me to put me at ease, and this is truly a professional client services business/firm. This law firm made my other representations in my case look like clowns, which in my opinion they were/are. I also had the firm represent me in another matter where again their service was phenomenal. I had Lisa Singleton and Jacob Barrett in this matter. Lisa Singleton was friendly, informative, and exhibited excellent communication skills. Jacob Barrett was the same. He was informative, inquisitive, and exhibited excellent communication. Finally, Terry DeSalvo and Family First Law Firm were able to do something none of my other law firms could do. Get the other parties counsel to cooperate. We were able to settle some of the final matters outside of court/mediation. I was able to save some money in the end. I have no doubts in giving my whole hearted recommendation to this firm in the future. Thank you Terry, Alex, Lisa, and Jacob!

This was one of my best experiences. Going to court is scary, and Mr. DeSalvo informed me and explain every detail about the pros or cons, possible outcomes and how to proceed. His confidence and knowledge are remarkable. I recommend his services. My case was very successful.

Terry was incredible to work with throughout a difficult time. From our initial conversation to when the case was settled, Terry was responsive, forward thinking, extremely proficient, caring, and honest throughout the entire process. I can't thank him enough for the trust we developed as we worked together. Thank you Terry!

Attorney Terry DeSalvo obtained a settlement from my divorce that went way beyond my expectations. He is the utmost professional and keeps things moving forward without any unnecessary escalation. The firm itself is well run and efficient. It was a pleasure to work with him and I would highly recommend him for any family legal issues.