Reviews

Keep searching for the right lawyer for your jurisdiction. You'll know when you have the right one. If it doesn't feel right, keep searching. In Cuyahoga County, it's Eric Laubacher and Co. It's going to cost money either way. So much better to spend the money on a lawyer who will get you your rights. There's no way I would have gotten through this without Eric and his team. I was unmarried so this went to Cuyahoga Juvenile Court instead of Domestic Relations, which made things much more complicated. That along with Covid, false accusations, mental health issues, and her leaving the state of Ohio: I never could have navigated this without Eric, he was my second and final lawyer. Opposing side went through 5 lawyers and most of them quit. I began with no parental rights in the state of Ohio as an unmarried father, despite having an affidavit of paternity, despite her having been convicted of Child Endangerment, and despite supporting this woman, her son, our daughter, and my son for 3 years in Cuyahoga County. The Results: We settled the day the final hearing was supposed to begin: a shared parenting plan, not perfect, but which avoided the costly trial and hit the major points (Eric could have easily charged me to go to trial as he was fully prepared for it, but didn't): I have primary custody in Ohio: school residency, final medical/dental decision making, no child support. I discuss all matters with her before making final decisions. She gets visitation, supervised by her parents, two weekends per month, one out of state and one in OH; half of the summer/winter breaks. She is responsible for all travel costs. In Ohio/Cuyahoga County for a single father, this is close to a miracle. Things I learned: Documentation. Evidence gathering became my second career. It's absolutely maddening; like reliving the nightmare, but the truth came out in a clear manner as a result. They didn't use my texts and emails in court, but they were reviewed by the GALs and psychiatrists who were able to get a firm picture of what was going on. I created timelines, noted important event dates, I must have had 50 spreadsheets going. I got lost in my own mountain of evidence, but it all helped to paint the big picture. It was this big picture which finally got me my daughter. It was Laubacher and Co who took these details and worked them into an undeniable legal narrative. This narrative navigated through 2 Judges, 2 Guardians, the court's diagnostic clinic, an expert psychiatrist, 5 police departments, 2 child services in 2 states over a year and a half. Eric took time to address every concern I had and help me through this utterly senseless process. He is a special talent whom I now call a friend. He has my full endorsement.

Don't waste your time. Useless. Inept. Doesn't listen to his clients, but plays you along telling you what you want to hear. Then when those pretrial meetings come, you're never invited to attend. If he's appointed to you, ask for new counsel immediately. If you're paying out of pocket, save your money. He'll even trash your case in favor of deals to acquit others.

Standup guy who’s never let me down

I hired Eric after I spent way too much time researching the best divorce lawyer in my area. I wasn't disappointed. He always spent all the time I needed talking to me about things until I understood them. He's kind man and appropriately assertive when he needs to be. I highly recommend reaching out to him.

Update - we went with different representation for our joint custody relocation case and successfully moved over the summer. If we listened to the advice Eric Laubacher provided our family, lives and careers would’ve been completely derailed. I cannot stress enough, do not take Eric’s advice, it would’ve ruined my career and negatively impacted my families future. —— Original - Incredibly disappointed in our experience with Eric. Eric showed a lack of communication, timeliness and interest/engagement in our case. Consistently, emails and/or calls were not returned for several days, and emails required 2-3 follow ups in order to get a response. Eric had to be reminded of the basics of our case multiple times and never offered to meet in person. We attempted to meet in person for our initial consultation but Eric had a last minute conflict apparently, and a colleague took the meeting. I would only recommend Eric for representation that requires basic paperwork without a deadline. If you require engaged and timely representation with strong communication - Eric is not your guy.

Best in business

Eric Laubacher and company did an unbelievable job in navigating my complex divorce to a very satisfactory conclusion. His team was very responsive to my needs and listened to all my concerns. I was extremely satisfied with his service and the outcome of my divorce. I highly recommend Laubacher & Co. and have referred others to them. Quite simply Eric Laubacher and his team are the best in the business!

Thank you so much for your advice and help...you saved me from a disaster!

I worked with Eric and Kaitlyn and they helped me so much through a difficult and complicated divorce. They were very quick to respond and walk me through the entire process of a Zoom divorce in the COVID era. They worked hard to guarantee I got everything I was legally entitled. I always felt like they had my back in every meeting and encounter with the opposing counsel. They helped make me feel comfortable during a very unsure time. I really enjoyed working with them and would highly recommend Laubacher & Co.