Reviews

I hired Ms. Fout to represent me in a divorce/dissolution and she was compassionate and followed through during initial procedures. However, when I submitted to her a proposed separation agreement with common language as used in the local court she objected and instead demanded to write her own separation agreement "because that's what I do". Her form was generic and insufficient for the complexities of my case; my agreement was jointly agreed to by my spouse and was signed and notarized by both parties; subsequently it was not objected to in court. She billed for all work at her personal rate of $210-$230/hr instead of her paralegal's rate at $95/hr when much of the routine correspondence was done through her paralegal. She quit after the first hearing, withdrawing from representation once I objected to her billing strategy that opposed her contractual terms. She is a nice lady, but lacks integrity in accounting and would not be recommended for challenging cases.

Teresa handled my divorce very professionally and with competence from start to finish. She has an excellent grasp of the relevant law, knows the court system well, and was prompt in her communications. While Attorney Fout was certainly ready to go to bat for me, she also consistently gave wise counsel so that I could make decisions based on likely outcomes rather than irrational thinking or emotional reactions. I believe her advice helped avoid unnecessary litigation which would have greatly increased fees and very likely led to a much less desirable result. Given the emotional issues and struggles typical of divorce, I was also very pleased to have an attorney who listened carefully, was understanding, and was sympathetic to the needs of my children. I see Teresa as an attorney of the highest integrity and highly recommend her.

Attorney Fout handled my divorce in a proactive and aggressive manner. My children's safety was in danger and she did everything to ensure that they and myself were safe. She was compassionate and understanding with me, but played hard ball and pulled out the stops to make sure that I got the best outcome possible. Attorney Fout was efficient and acted quickly. She always kept me in the loop and took the time to make sure I understood all the legal proceedings. She was available via phone and email and takes her clients seriously. While she was supportive, she was also very business focused and made sure the job got done. Attorney Fout is well respected in the community and in court. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a savvy and competent lawyer.

I was referred to attorney Fout by a former client in 2013 regarding filing for divorce. At the initial consultation I was impressed. She was understanding and empathetic. Unfortunately attorney Fout did not follow through well with my divorce, leaving most of the responsibilities up to my ex's attorney. This resulted in support papers not being filed correctly and support being held up by five months. There are still legal matters that haven't been resolved over a year later. Her response to my questions were to simply wait while fees kept racking up. Attorney Fout is not an aggressive enough attorney to be well-suited for divorce cases. Anything beyond mere protocol seems to be beyond her skills set.

Teresa kept informed at all times, Her return calls to me were prompt. She always gave me all options concerning my case: best case scenerio, worse case scenario. Always very kind when we spoke whether in person or over the phone. She explained everything to my son that he would understand on his level. I feel she was more than helpful at all times. She used all resources to get answers for me. I would use her again if ever the need would arise.