Reviews
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Pros
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Efficient, effective, and able to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
“She handled my custody case with efficiency, and managed to try to stay within my budget.”
2
Responsive and communicative, providing timely updates and feedback
“While I did not always received a response the same day I called or emailed her, I did receive responses within about 48 hours.”
3
Personable and caring, prioritizing the client's well-being and best interests
“She had mine and my kids best interest at the forefront of every step along the way. I felt protected, educated, advised and secure every step of the way.”
4
Transparent and ethical billing practices
“I noticed discrepancies in billing practices that raised questions about transparency and integrity.”
5
Highly skilled and knowledgeable, with a proven track record of success
“Michaela is a very thoughtful and detailed attorney. She did an amazing job and I would recommend her to anyone!”
Cons
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Lack of responsiveness and communication
“Inefficient, disorganized, never returns calls or emails (even if you refer a client to her).”
2
Questionable billing practices and potential for overcharging
“She bills for clerical tasks, administrative things and actually lies. Yes, lies. I loved being told our suit was filed on 4 different occasions and billed for filing twice.”
3
Potential for mistakes and errors in handling cases
“Unfortunately, errors were made in handling my case, and I was billed for their correction.”
4
Defensive and dismissive attitude towards client feedback
“When I addressed these concerns with Ms. Mericle, her response was defensive, and I felt my feedback was not taken seriously.”
5
Prioritizing financial gain over effective legal representation
“It seemed that Ms. Mericle's priorities may have been influenced more by financial gain than by providing effective legal representation and support.”