Reviews

Nothing as discussed during the initial consultation. This was supposed to be a simple reduction in support due to one of my daughters turning 18. Nothing simple about the process, the firm blew through the retainer, and I never heard from Mr. Gauthier during the process. What a waste of time and money. I feel ignorant for choosing this firm to represent me.

Highly, highly recommend working with Gauthier Family Law. After finding myself in a very complicated and sensitive legal situation, Mike assured me that he could help me out and that he did. As my case progressed Kathleen stepped in as my attorney and has been nothing short of professional, and amazing at what she does. Always, communicates well to let me understand how the process is going and breaks down terms gone over in court to better help me understand. I am truly appreciative of this firm and feel I made the best decision choosing Gauthier Family Law. I can not stress enough how important it is to have a great legal team on your side and this is one for sure. Thanks to Kathleen Smith once again who really knows her stuff, she is very prepared every time we are in front of the judge and is someone I plan to work with again in the future if need be.

Gauthier family law is helpful and understanding for delicate situations. Always will recommend ! Very satisfied with services provided and I am very thankful to be represented by Gauthier. No need to look around, just call here!

I would highly recommend Kathleen Smith and the Gauthier Family Law firm before, during, and post divorce. The attention to detail, support, quick response, and success is bar none to any lawyer and practice in Lake County.

Very unprofessional, though because they were so bad my ex husband lost everything. Our case was t legally allowed in Illinois and the law firm knew this. The case was tossed and ordered to be filed in the appropriate state. $30k later my ex husband has nothing to show for it Great if they’re representing your ex spouse. Horrible if you

A pleasure to deal with, very professional and fast. What I needed was expertly completed.

Brian spoke on the phone with me about some real estate matters. Very knowledgeable and helpful

Brian is terrific! He is incredibly thorough and makes the entire closing process so easy and straightforward. He provided a step-by-step road map of what to expect and also provided detailed explanations for any recommendations or changes. If you're in need of a real estate attorney, we highly recommend Brian. He's very professional and definitely knows his stuff.

I highly recommend Mike Gauthier to anyone looking for an excellent lawyer, especially if you’re going through a high conflict divorce. I hired Mike after my previous lawyer completely let me and my kids down, wasted my time, and charged me an arm and a leg for absolutely nothing. I thought I was hiring the best, but instead they charged me top dollar and did nothing for me.  I called many law offices to find someone who could make a meaningful impact in my case and Mike is hands down the most competent, articulate, skillful, and effective attorney I could ask for. He is great with getting back to me when I need immediate answers, offering text communication for those situations, and he cares, unlike my other attorney, who acted like she didn’t even remember who I was 7 months into my case. When you are going through the hardest and scariest time of your life, you want someone who will fight for you, who will take the time to explain every step of the process, who is effective (thus saving you time and money in the long run), who understands what your goals are, and who can deliver the results you’re looking for. I don’t know where my kids and I would be without Mike. Can’t say enough good things about Gauthier Family Law.

Michael was an excellent attorney when we were in communication he explained everything very well and kept me well informed of the process. Christine on his team was also very helpful and attentive. Would definitely recommend their services.

In a tough time in my life Mike and Kathleen both put me at ease. They stepped up and made sure that I was being heard and understood. I truly appreciate what Kathleen had done for me and my family.

I needed help reviewing a lease for a corporate office property. Brian responded same day with realistic timelines and options. He reviewed the lease before we'd even set up a meeting. He cited specific questions to ask based on past experience with the landlord and called out potential problems to address. I'm happy with the result. Brian was friendly and a great communicator. He made the process easy and clear, and he'll be the first person I call whenever I need help in the future. Highly recommend.