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Pros
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Knowledgeable and skilled in family law, with strong writing abilities that make complex legal matters more understandable
“Mr. Whelpley is a very good attorney who is full of knowledge in family law filed, and his high writing skills in law language that makes divorce case become simple and easy.”
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Provides a calming and strategic approach, taking the time to listen and understand the client's unique situation
“Mr. Whelpley, not only gave us the entirely different approach from all other lawyers, but also was more than willling to listen to me and talk to me way longer than I usually expect from lawyers in general for an initial consulation.”
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Leverages his military background to provide valuable insights for clients in unique situations
“His military background also helped us a lot due to the unique situation that we are in as a military family, which was completely ignored by the court.”
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Demonstrates a strong work ethic and responsiveness, returning client calls promptly and being readily available
“Before I met Jim, I used other attorney's and I would have to call two or three times before they would return my call and usually it would take them a number of days to get back to me.”
Cons
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In one case, the final court order contained errors and an unexpected outcome that caused financial and emotional distress for the client
“The final order that we've received recently has quiet a few errors and an unexpected order from the judge for my summer parenting time with my son, that we both were extremely dismayed due to the time and enormous financial pressure imposed on us after a long and seemingly very biased procedures with the court.”