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Pros
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Experienced and knowledgeable in divorce law, with a clear understanding of the collaborative divorce process
“She has a great understanding of divorce and the courts, and represented me with my best interests in mind through the entire process.”
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Provided excellent guidance and support throughout the divorce process, making clients feel their concerns were addressed
“She listened to my concerns and was able to put them into our parenting agreement. Margaret advised me and was willing to take the time when I needed her to help me understand the current situation relieving my fears.”
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Acted with professionalism, compassion, and integrity, putting the client's best interests first
“She was prompt and always professional and compassionate in her responses. After just a few meetings I knew I could trust her.”
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Offered fair and reasonable pricing, without unnecessary expenses or overbilling
“The advice and representation of a lawyer are not cheap. And the price of my littles are priceless. It was fair and reasonable.”
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Helped clients achieve favorable outcomes, such as equal custody arrangements, that they may not have been able to obtain on their own
“Everything I read said I was going to have to submit to the 'standard' custody agreement in the state of Illinois. It meant not seeing my child for long periods of time. It was Margaret that came up with a great alternative that enabled me to gain equal custody and equal time with my child.”
Cons
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Lack of competence and inability to provide substantive legal advice in some cases
“There are questions about her competence and inability to provide substantive advice she failed to pull transcripts in order to research what Mr. ups had gone forward overbilled for work client had already prepared failed to see the big picture failed to incorporate accountant review of financials and recommendations negatively impacting case.”
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Experienced significant financial hardship after the divorce process due to the lawyer's actions or inaction
“It's taken me awhile to get to this, but Margaret was both diligent and efficient in representing me. She has a great understanding of divorce and the courts, and represented me with my best interests in mind through the entire process. She was kind and understanding in what was a difficult time in my life. She billed fairly and did not undertake any work or expenses that were unnecessary or frivolous.”
