Reviews

While the divorce process undoubtedly sucks, the care, attention, and expertise I received from this law firm made it suck a lot less! Ms. Leeuwenburg and Ms. Fitzpatrick guided me through this new and intimidating process from start to finish. They were always available to answer random questions and provide advice. I am so happy I chose their representation.

I honestly don't know where to start. When I first made that phone call, I spoke with Melissa. She was absolutely candid and understanding and clear about the process and the possible scenarios and expectations. My gut told me she was the one, and then she went to work. Bam, Bam Bam!!! eventually Josie took over; it was a smooth transition and she was there fighting and filing until the very end. They always responded to my calls, my emails promptly and were always on top of things and one step ahead. In my case, I was looking for common sense to prevail, and they delivered the results.

Great at representing me and my situation...i have no complaints and have their number on speed dial!!

This firm works diligently to solve problems and deliver results in a timely manner while keeping you updated every step of the way. Jeffrey Cash has done an exceptional job representing us and upholding our interests. We are beyond grateful and satisfied with the level of commitment this firm is showing us. Grateful to David, Jonathan, and Jeff for always being available and supportive!

This is a very good firm to employ at a very bad time in your life. Josephine Norton was assigned as my attorney and handled this case with compassion and empathy for the mess that I was going through. Josephine's knowledge of the law and her ability to communicate with the courts and me every step of the way reduced the stress and frustration of dealing with the broken legal system in Cook county. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of family law, legal representation.

My experience at Merel Law was beyond fantastic. I started the divorce proceedings with very little knowledge of what my rights and responsibilities would be. Josie and Melissa not only guided me through the legal details, but offered wise counsel, and always had my best interests in mind. Who knew that divorce lawyers are also therapists? Highly recommend.

Cora Leeuwenburg was an integral member of my team at The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel. At best, divorce is a difficult process. Cora was the right combination of professionalism, legal knowledge, and compassion. She explained everything completely, and in as much detail as necessary. Cora clearly had a command of legal issues and divorce law. She is calm and patient, and made it easier for me to speak freely. Cora was part of my team along with Aurejila Fitzpatrick. I feel immensely fortunate to have had these two fine lawyers lead me through this, and achieve the best possible result.

I would advise your more junior associates and staff to be mindful of the content of their conversations and *extracurricular activities* on public transportation while wearing apparel with the firm’s branding. I’m sure they’re talented young people and I don’t want anyone to be penalized (I’m a young attorney myself!), and we all deserve to blow off steam after a long day with work pals, but Chicago is a much smaller legal world than you may think and this wasn’t the best first impression of your practice, and decorum is invaluable.

I highly recommend Josie Norton and the team that supports her. She fought hard and aggressive in exposing my ex's lies which ultimately led us to win our case. She was extremely attentive, smart & energetic. I was pleased with all of her court arguments and would use her again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Josie!

Thanks a million Klain & associates! I wouldn’t be approved for my SSDI without the help of Elicia and Cassie. They’re both amazing, worked so hard on my case from the beginning to the end. Getting feedback from them while my case was in process was easy-they responded right away when I had questions and concerns.I felt that they have shown respect and care to those who suffered from disability and cannot work anymore like myself. God bless Klain and Associates!

"I cannot recommend Klain & Associates highly enough. Thanks to their exceptional legal team, my parents were able to receive the disability retirement benefits that they deserved. From start to finish, they provided my parents and I with compassionate and personalized service, always keeping us informed and involved in the process. They took the time to explain every step of the legal process in a way that was easy for us to understand, and they were always available to answer our questions and address our concerns. Their dedication to my parents case was unwavering, and I felt like we were all in good hands throughout the entire process. Thanks to Klain & Associates, my parents are now able to move forward with financial stability and peace of mind. If you are in need of legal representation for disability benefits, I cannot recommend Klain & Associates enough - they are truly the best!"