Reviews

I had the pleasure of working with Earl Kavanaugh for my family law needs, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for his support and expertise. His intelligence and strategic approach to family law truly sets him apart. From our very first meeting, it was clear that he is not only a strong advocate for his clients but also deeply compassionate and understanding. Throughout the process, Earl remained professional and level-headed, guiding me with clarity and confidence. He took the time to listen to my concerns, making sure I felt supported every step of the way. He was a strong advocate not only for the immediate legal issues at hand, but also considerate of the short- and long-term implications of the possible avenues in my case. His kindness and consideration made a world of difference during a stressful period. I wholeheartedly recommend Earl Kavanaugh to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and caring family law attorney. His dedication to his clients is truly remarkable, and I feel fortunate to have had him by my side. I am incredibly grateful for his support and would recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you, Earl, for all your hard work and support!

I seriously don't think I could reccomend Earl enough. My case started in Febuary of 2022 when my child's father after years of no contact, got married and they decided they wanted to start having visitations with my daughter. I was skeptical after his inconsistency and abandonment for years prior but Earl was able to put a plan in place that not only made me comfortable, but a plan that also kept my daughter in a safe controlled environment. After that failed to happen we were able to file a motion to terminate his rights and protect my daughter from someone whom lacks pure intentions. Earl was fantastic at fighting for myself and my child. He always explained things clearly and made sure if I had questions that he would answer them. After 2 and a half years of going through the courts there were times I found myself feeling a bit anxious for what was to come. Earl stood his ground for me and was all around the best choice I could have made to ensure my daughter has the future she deserves. Thank you to Earl and team for going above and beyond and never stopping at anything to fight for your clients.

I have worked with Harrison Dietz-Kilen Law firm for many years. I have worked directly with Earl Kavanaugh on the custody battle for my grandchildren. And in the last few month we worked for the Guardianship for my grandson. Earl is I wonderful advocate to have on your side, professional, and very detailed. I cannot express how happy we are with the outcome of our case. Earl is the only lawyer I would trust to handle my estate.

I can say by far he is the best lawyer ive seen he was never about the money just about me getting what i deserve and what my daughter deserved he was about me and made me feel as if he cared for me he was very informative and held me to what i needed to do he was very trusting and i could say that if your looking for a family lawyer he is the one you should go for especially fathers he will fight tooth and nail for you and will never make you feel alone best lawyer if i could give more than 5 stars i would worth every penny and would choose him again and again again he is the best lawyer for family cases so if your looking and come across this choose him you wont be disappointed

There are a lot of words below to explain why but in short, I will always be grateful to Earl. Both for fighting for my kids and for uplifting me. If you have littles in your life that you need to protect and fight for, Earl is the person to help you. You will not regret hiring him. I don’t. When I decided I was going to leave my now ex-husband I knew it was going to be a long hard road to maintain custody of my children. My ex is, as Earl put it best, a wolf in sheep’s skin. He also doesn’t understand how his actions have been harmful, so he firmly believes he is an adequate and equitable co-parent. Relinquishing control over the kids and I was never something he would do willingly. So I knew that I would need to select a lawyer who was experienced and passionate about family law. I did some asking around and there were two names I kept hearing. I set up consultations with both but within 5 minutes of meeting Earl I knew he was my guy, went right home and canceled the other appointment and made arrangements to get Earl’s retainer paid. Given the overburdened court system this all happened about 2 years ago. My divorce was only just finalized. So this journey with Earl has been long, but there is no one else I would have wanted by my side. I cannot overstate how attentive he was at every step of the way. Answering emails and phone calls quickly. I sometimes felt guilty at the speed because I felt like he maybe was ignoring other responsibilities for me, but over time I have come to believe this is just his way. Every question was answered honestly and in terms that aren't overly 'lawyer' like so I always understood him. And the few times he did use words I didn’t understand, he always explained kindly, never talking down to me or making me feel dumb. The honesty was what got me every time. Earl always told me what was reasonable and expected. He put me in my place when I was out of line. And he delivered on every promise he made. Of course, I know that there are many things that were out of his control so the outcome could never be assured. Which was frustrating and frightening that he would never tell me he was sure we would prevail; but I respected that about him. I didn’t need someone to promise me the universe, I needed someone to tell me what the best case scenario for my kids and I was and to fight to give us that. During mediations, hearings, and trial Earl always made sure I was prepared and knew what to expect. He was aware that this process is new to me so never left me feeling unprepared. Earl also was great at knowing my concerns, often before I even voiced them. During our trial he addressed things that were important to me even when from his legal standpoint he didn't feel they were as relevant. He truly heard me and guided me. Beyond all of this, was the true love I felt from him. He supported every choice I made and considered my opinions carefully. When the fight was getting long and overwhelming and I was toying with the idea of throwing in the towel, he supported me. This was a huge insight into how he viewed my situation. My kids and I weren’t just another payday for him. If I settled then that was it, no more money to be made. But all he said to me was that he would be behind me whatever I decided. No pressure, no judgement. Just compassion. I’m grateful that I made the choice to continue fighting. Earl’s compassion ended harshly when it came to my ex-husband and the way he treats my kids and I. Earl never once backed down or was the slightest bit intimidated. He simply pulled apart every story my ex spun and revealed the lies behind them. Earl anticipated everything my ex would throw at us and had ways of pulling the truth out every time. In the end we did win and now that my divorce is final I am working on putting that chapter behind me. But I will keep Earl. He deserves now to see the happiness he has enabled for my family.

Earl is hands down the attorney you want in your corner if you need guidance in a custody situation. He treated my case as if my kids were a part of his family. He knew my son and daughter were in an unsafe environment and he was determined to make that better. Within 6 months of retaining Earl, my kids were transferred to me for their primary physical care. I never dreamt that would be a possibility, but Earl knew the path to take to make this happen. Over the past 3 years, there was never a time that I felt alone in this battle. Earl was there every step of the way and had an answer to all of my questions. Earl was realistic when he provided me with advice. He let me know what I could truly expect and never let me believe something was possible if it wasn't. When it finally seemed like going to trial was inevitable, Earl was able to convince them to settle outside of court. He outwaited them and in the end, we got everything we wanted in the final settlement. Trust me when I say that Earl is an attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. He knows the laws inside and out and he is always ready to go after what is right. Retaining Earl will be the best decision you can make. You will be well taken care of with Earl on your side.

When I decided my marriage was close to ending, I was recommended to Earl from a previous co-worker. I contacted Earl and had a few calls before paying my retainer and hiring Earl. He was great. Talked through the process with me, made sure I received what I deserved and was honest and trustworthy during the whole process. I would highly recommend Earl to others who need help in the divorce, family matters area. He is great!

Anyone who has ever been through a high conflict divorce involving children with a contentious ex-spouse will tell you how stressful it can be and how important it is to hire the right lawyer. Due to a bad lawyer during my initial divorce I ended up with the bare minimum when it came to time with my son so when my ex-wife filed a modification attempting to reduce my already limited parenting time, I knew I had to find someone not only knowledgeable but also with a good reputation for getting parents more time with their children. Earl was caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and set realistic expectations. When opposing counsel became rude and argumentative, Earl maintained a professional yet assertive demeanor and stayed on task. Earl's focus was always on what was best for my son and pushed to increase my time as much as possible. In the end he was able to negotiate a new custody agreement getting me significantly more time without going to court. I am very grateful to Earl for what he was able to accomplish and highly recommend him.

Earl was a great lawyer to work with for my divorce. He does what he does mainly for the benefit of the children in the situation which means he was a no nonsense lawyer. He wasn’t filling silly requests to waste time and money. He was very direct and got done what needed to be done. He was very timely with email responses and phone calls. I always heard back from him within 24 hrs and he usually could squeeze me in the same day if I needed to have a call with him to discuss something. I was able to settle my divorce through mediation and got everything I wanted in the divorce (custody, house, etc). I would highly recommend using Earl!

He was thorough, logical and caring, understanding yet firm on best legal course of action. He responded quickly to emails and guided me through this painful journey in such a way as to alleviate most fears. Always truthful and thoughtful.

If you’re looking for someone who is fair, honest, genuine, and trustworthy then Earl is your guy. He’s guided me for the last 5 years through a long difficult divorce. His support team is the best around. Professional and hardworking.

Earl is an absolutely amazing person first of all. From the first time we talked to after the divorce was finalized I knew I hired the right attorney. Earl was always honest with me and made sure I understood the possibilities, but never led me to believe anything was a given. I needed and wanted information, not promises and he did just that for me. As the father I knew I was facing an uphill battle and knew my chances at primary custody of the children was at best 20%. Earl took the time to understand the situation and made sure I was 100% honest with what I told him or it would affect our case. I truly believe he is one of the best if not best attorney I could have hired. I would not be where I am today without him, as the primary physical care parent of my 4 children. If you find yourself fighting for custody and are an honest person facing a vindictive or dishonest person I highly recommend you schedule a consult with Earl. He helped me understand that good people can come out on top and not be defined by the lies or the games people play to discredit hard working honest people. I consider Earl my friend, and always will.