Reviews

Vicki Shemin and Jonathan Fields represented me for a simple divorce. It was a short-term marriage with no children. No discovery was done and we only appeared in Court twice, once for a motion hearing and again to present a full settlement agreement. The emergency motion was filed by my ex-husband and only necessary due to Attorney Shemim’s advice for me to change the locks to our former marital home. This was an action I wouldn’t have taken otherwise, ultimately escalated the amount of animosity in the case and the judge disapprovingly viewed as a form of self-help. Somehow this all amounted to attorney’s fees exceeding $82,000, the last $19,000 or so I am being repeatedly hounded for while several requests to discuss my billing continue to be ignored. Their paralegal has an hourly rate comparable to what many firms charge for a mid-level associate, and over billed for simple administrative tasks (i.e. two hours to divide the numbers on my biweekly paycheck in half). This was not a high-net worth case, there were no unusual or extraordinary issues to be dealt with, and the total amount billed for a matter that was resolved in less than a year actually exceeded the amount I received as a settlement. I would have ended up in a better position financially if I didn’t have counsel at all. I ended up negotiating the final terms of the settlement directly with my ex anyway. Perhaps this firm is great for those who are extremely wealthy where the total amount of legal fees is of no concern, but for anyone like myself, making a living as an RN, expect to pay top-notch prices while consistently being treated as a low-priority client. There are certainly better options out there.

I hired Vicki to represent me in a high conflict divorce. She was quickly able to understand my unique needs and guided me through some challenging moments with grace and creativity. Vicki set clear expectations during an emotional and confusing time, and helped me navigate the options that were available to me in order to bring the divorce to a close. I trust Vicki's instincts and was so pleased with the unwavering respect and integrity that she brought to the process; especially when we were contending with the opposite from the other party. I would definitely recommend Vicki to anyone looking for a collaborative lawyer.

Vicki recently represented me in a divorce and throughout the process she helped me to find my voice. I felt held, cared for and protected all the while knew she was fighting hard for me. Vicki has an amazing combination of kindness and toughness. By the end of the divorce I realized we’d become partners in trying to make sure both my ex and I had a fair and equitable outcome. I have endless respect and appreciation for Vicki, for facilitating and coaching me through this difficult chapter of my life.

Vicki was a delight to work with during my divorce. She understood that the children were a higher priority to me than getting every last dollar, and she respected that while at the same time reining me in when I was considering decisions that could have done real harm to me financially. She was also genuinely caring and supportive -- qualities that can't be overestimated in the midst of a divorce. In my case, she also immediately grasped the dynamics that make every divorce unique.

Vicki Shemin is an excellent attorney. She is professional, intelligent, and kind. I consulted with her regarding a family member's divorce. Vicki provided legal guidance that was very helpful in making our decisions. She also followed up the next day with more information. Vicki is great and I would definitely recommend her to others.

Attorney Vicki Shemin was an absolute delight to work with during my unique divorce situation. From start to finish, I felt my case was handled professionally, delicately and with utmost attention and concern. Attorney Shemin's broad legal experience and expertise shined brightly when constructing my global agreement and my long-term interests are most certainly protected. My experience assured me that I made the absolute right choice in hiring Fields and Dennis.

Vicki helped me negotiate my long and painful settlement negotiation. She was creative with her approach, forceful with the other side to advocate for me, and always the voice of reason. She was always very responsive and empathetic.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with attorney Vicki Shemin through my divorce. Vicki is a highly motivated and talented attorney who works hard and truly cares about her clients. Her knowledge of the law, creative ability to apply it and passion for legal advocacy make her an excellent choice for someone seeking legal representation in divorce. After my first meeting with Vicki and her colleague Jon Field I was confident I had found the right law office. Vicki did a great job on my case! I was impressed by her professionalism, honesty, excellent legal expertise, good judgment. She is very efficient, detail oriented, and extremely thorough in her preparation. In a week Vicki, Jon and their remarkable team had a deep understanding of my case and came up with the strategy which eventually led to the best possible result of the case. When communicating with Vicki I always felt that I receive the best possible advice for my situation. Everyone in the office was very helpful, organized, and professional. Throughout the divorce process I was fully informed of what was going on with my case. The office team demonstrated excellent communication skills which is extremely important during divorce. My phone calls and my emails were always returned right away. I cannot recommend Vicki Shemin highly enough. She is an amazing attorney as well as a lovely person who is very understanding of the human nature. I am very happy with the outcome of my case and with the way my case was handled which made a hard time in my life a lot easier. Many Thanks! Irene T.

Vicki was extraordinarily thorough with every single detail of the process and I felt I learned not only about the specifics of my case but about the legal processes governing marital law in MA at the same time. I felt like I had an amazing advocate in my corner at every step, and the lengths to which she advised me were unparalleled.

From the get-go, Vicki made me feel at ease and understood. She didn't just listen to the facts, but read into my tone and sentiment, getting to know my relationship with my fiancee, and keeping our best interests at the forefront. Throughout our prenup drafting process Vicki was always readily available and highly responsive, It's a process that can potentially be difficult and taxing, but Vicki managed to make it a positive experience overall!

I hired Vicki to work out a prenuptial agreement with my fiance. From the start, Vicki noted how the relationship and my family would always come first. Throughout the year process there were definitely ups and downs, and throughout these I saw how she really did put our relationship and family first. She offered great advice, next steps, and would suggest breaks when needed. Vicki was patient and very knowledgable and although she was representing me, I felt that she understood my partner and his wants and demands and how we could come to a mutually beneficial agreement. I always appreciated her patient approach to working out a solution. And her experience in her field really shows!

I retained Vicki Shemin for assistance with a prenuptial agreement, as I trust her years of family law experience. Since it is quite difficult to entertain the idea of ending your marriage right as you are starting it, I was grateful to have Vicki's guidance. While I had come into the process thinking I had some idea of what my fiancé and I wanted, Vicki quickly raised many safeguarding issues we had not even thought to consider. I appreciated the fact that she walked us through the process, gave me the information I needed while also helping me in weighing options as a future married couple, while also advising me of my own rights under the law. While she always advocated for my needs, she never made the process adversarial and worked collaboratively with my husband and his attorney. Not only is Vicki a consummate professional and an expert in her field, she also has a calming and compassionate demeanor. She made a potentially difficult experience as easy and pleasant as possible and allowed us to enter our marriage without the tension this process can bring.