Reviews

I asked a close friend of my family who works for the Hamilton County Court of Domestic Relations what are some names of good Attorneys that she would recommend. She only told me one name, Cathy Cook. Cathy is my advocate and my friend. I am a dad only looking out for my children and their best and she is only interested in the same. She is not into playing legal games. Cathy tells me everything I need to hear, whether I'm right or wrong. I love her straight no nonsense answers that cut with precision to the heart of the matter. She doesn't dance around the issues but is rather upfront, direct, and honest and for that I consider her a trustworthy friend. She and her staff have always been compassionate and caring regarding my case. She has always been available to me when I have called in the past during off hours, nights, and on a holiday weekend. I learned the hard way by initially hiring a non-trial Attorney for my high conflict divorce. This resulted in a need for modification. Cathy fought for my children to have more time with their dad by a motion to Modifying Parenting Time. As a result of her experience in the court room and knowledge of the law I received additional time that is precious to me and my children. I am ever thankful.

At the free, fifteen-minute initial telephone consult I did with Cathy, she gave me 30 minutes. I was very relieved and empowered after my call and felt much more in control, and had a good idea of my options. Because the free initial consult had gone over and because the information had been so useful, when I went with her I offered to pay her for it. She never took me up on my offer. I have sent her around a dozen questions by email, and over 90% of them were billed as ten minutes, which to me is a low-cost, efficient and extremely timely way to get legal counsel when I have small, important questions that don’t warrant a phone conversation or coming in. Most responses were within 48 hours. Once at a meeting, I asked about a point that had been discussed before, but which I hadn’t understood. Cathy began her response by saying, “We’ve discussed this before. I don’t want to take your money [by devoting redundant billable time to this].” I asked her to go over it again anyway for me, but her response illustrates a common theme with Cathy of being parsimonious with my money. The quality of the advice has been consistently high – to the point, with nothing more than what I need – on what seems to me a complicated family law situation. I hear horror stories of what friends have gone through with significantly higher priced lawyers who did not protect their interests, whereas working with Cathy I have been successful in protecting my interests at a very reasonable cost in both time and money. My sense of her is that she’s right there, on my side, just picking out the laws and legal custom that are relevant to my case, and avoiding anything that isn’t absolutely useful. It is so easy for a lawyer to throw in more than is necessary, or to take longer to get to the bottom line which increases fees perhaps making for a more contentious, difficult case and Cathy seems to me temperamentally opposed to that – she is temperamentally direct, honest and efficient.

Cathy is well experienced and knowledgeable in her field. I felt like she paid attention to my individual case. I strongly recommend Cathy and her staff.

Cathy I truly appreciate everything you and your staff did for me. You were all professional while being compassionate. During some of the worst days of my life you provided me with hope. Everyone that works for and with Cathy are amazing at what they do. Scott, Elizabeth and Lindsey demonstrated that they sincerely cared about my case, me and most importantly...my children. I would not even consider using another firm. I would recommend Cathy Cook to anyone.

Nick is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney. I would highly recommend him!

Mr. Gallagher is the best. I am a former Cincinnati resident who currently lives in Las Vegas. When I needed the advice of a Cincinnati attorney, I found Mr. Gallagher via a google search. It was a Saturday when I telephoned his office. I was so glad when I was able to speak with Mr. Gallagher right away on Saturday. Mr. Gallagher promptly followed up with me on Monday with advice. Now my problem is resolved. Mr. Gallagher's experience and professionalism was appreciated all the way in Las Vegas. Thank you Mr. Gallagher!

The representation, advice, follow-up and follow through provided by Mr. Gallagher was absolutely top notch! Mr. Gallagher kept me well informed of the case, my options etc, in a very professional and timely manner; on a few occasions taking the time to call me, or accept on a phone call on his personal time, never making me feel rushed. Excellent services provided, could not recommend him with any higher regard. Thanks again Bill for the awesome manner in which everything was handled.

Mr. Klingensmith was extremely knowledgeable and helpful when it came to my legal needs. He was polite, courteous, and most of all honest when it came to responding to my questions, I highly recommend if you have need of legal services that you consider Mr. Klingensmith

Top Knotch! Thanks Greg.