Reviews

LaMonaca Law Firm was a lifesaver throughout my divorce. Greg LaMonaca’s Brutally Honest Family Law Coaching helped me tremendously. It took me from feeling helpless and hopeless to the point that I realized I could and would make it through. When you are going through a divorce, you do not think clearly. This program helped me confront my fears, understand my past and realize that a future was possible for me. The Strategic Planning helped me to understand the legal side of the divorce. Never going through a divorce before, I had no idea what was in store. The team at LaMonaca Law was able to calm my fears and speak to me in a way that made sense at my level – leaving out all the confusing legal terms. I was treated like a team member and not another case. When I had my freak out moments and called or sent e-mails, my fears were calmed within minutes or hours. I even received calls/e-mails on the weekends. The firm is amazing, I’m not sure how they do it, but the empathy and care they provide when your life is being turned upside down is paramount. I would recommend this firm and the Brutally Honest Family Law Coaching and Strategic Planning to anyone going through a divorce. It truly helped me feel in total control of my situation.

“Your case is far from the norm”. For years, this is what I have heard, not only my attorneys, but from two Chester County judges and therapists/professionals in the double digits. My divorce and custody case was/is far from the norm. It has turned out to be a very challenging, trying, and emotional divorce/custody matter since 2013. Every step of the way, LaMonaca Law has been there for me in every possible way. Being falsely accused of matters that separates a parent their child is one of the most difficult and emotional situations a parent can go through. It is also one of the hardest things to combat and expose the truth, especially as a father and especially when the falsely accusing parent has an agenda to rid the falsely accused parent from the child’s life forever. This has been my situation. After hearing my story and studying my case, Greg and his staff had complete faith in me and what I was fighting for. This was/is so important to me, because without that faith and belief in me and my cause, LaMonaca Law would not be involved in my case. My case has been, and still is, a very difficult and emotional experience for not only me, but my family and loved ones. Greg and his staff have and keeps me grounded and focused on what I need to do to get through difficult times. I often receive calls from Greg to “check in” with me to make sure I am doing ok mentally. This is what separates Greg from other family law attorneys. He does this not only as my attorney, but also as a friend and a believer in justice. This firm truly cares about you and will fight for your legal rights. Over the course of my divorce/custody matter, there have been twists and turns that even Greg and his staff had not experienced but had anticipated. One of the best attributes of LaMonaca Law is their preparation and planning. Multiple scenarios are anticipated and there is always a plan A, B, C & D. Greg and his staff have the know-how to think outside the box and venture new and unchartered paths to reach the end goal. I know there are many fathers who have had their children taken away or have very limited access to them as well as fathers who have been disparaged and even wrongly accused of criminal acts committed against their children. LaMonaca Law has done groundbreaking work in uncharted territories in this area. I am not sure just how many clients LaMonaca Law has, but I am made to feel that I am their only client. If you need a superior Family Law firm to represent you, I strongly recommend the Law Firm of Gregory P. LaMonaca. Greg LaMonaca and his staff are true professionals in every sense of the word.

I was so impressed with LaMonaca Law, in the way they showed professionalism around my case. There is no question in my mind that every person there who worked on my case truly cared about me and my future. In a field - divorce law - that has a reputation for a distanced level of abrasiveness, LaMonaca law showed me nothing but a warm embrace based on personalized attention - I got to see a whole different side of what is usually an unpleasant process. Most importantly, they really know marital law, as well as all the idiosyncrasies that pertain to the guidelines and practices of Delaware County. They knew the details of my case, and they understood well the challenges I was dealing with in my divorce case. I stand squarely behind my recommendation of LaMonaca Law!

To simply review one person at LaMonaca Law is inadequate, because the firm doesn’t work as just one person. And to simply give five stars without amplifying context is inadequate, because five stars doesn’t do the stunning quality and exceptional performance of this family law firm sufficient justice. While this is written for Greg LaMonaca, interested parties can also find public reviews of Alicia Fastman and Melissa Towsey Rich on their profiles, as they were also involved with my case. I came to LaMonaca Law by referral after receiving a negative custody evaluation six weeks before a scheduled trial. Because the trial was the culminating event in a three year custody battle, the custody evaluation’s results had convinced my former attorney that my cause was hopeless. To the evaluator, I was a selfish, aggressive person who couldn't put my children's needs ahead of my own. Saying I faced an uphill battle is an overwhelming understatement. From our first call, Greg believed in me. He saw the evaluation’s fallacies and understood I was striving to be a loving, caring Dad and willing to fight for my children. I also was committed to the LaMonaca Law process, which, first and foremost, obligated me to acknowledge things I genuinely needed to work on to be the best Dad and co-parent I can be. In six weeks, the LaMonaca Law team mobilized for trial, and made me the firm’s priority. This time frame is almost impossible, but LaMonaca Law made it happen. The Team concept is critical to understanding the value LaMonaca Law provides. Greg works like the conductor of an orchestra, or as the front man of a rock band (think of him as the Mick Jagger or Axl Rose of LaMonaca Law). He’s the face and force that keep the Team together, and the energy and emotion to keep the music going. His vision and tools—such as Brutally Honest, VAKOG, and his books—harmonize everyone’s collective capacity to play on and move the Team ahead at full tilt. The trial result was phenomenal. Although as a team we prepared extensive evidence identifying the custody evaluation’s flaws, the judge essentially observed the same flaws in the report our team was prepared to present. The judge then disregarded the custody evaluation and refused to consider diagnosis or conclusions. The result was a favorable custody order that achieved our team goal: obtaining fair custodial time and a custody schedule to enable me to be the best Dad and co-parent I can be. While the trial result was as much of a best case scenario as any of us had envisioned, LaMonaca Law is not just about winning, but instead about becoming team members for the long run. Custody matters rarely stop at one trial or hearing, and often go back to court many times before children turn 18. As such, the foundation LaMonaca Law and I have formed allows me to go forward as a Dad and co-parent with commitment, resilience, and strength. I’m a combat veteran, and when writing letters of recommendation for people with whom I served, one of the lines I often use is: I would trust this person with my life and the lives of my family. With LaMonaca Law, I did exactly that, and more. For me, this custody battle was as much of an equivalent to combat as I’ve experienced since leaving military service. The difference was that while combat measured what I would willingly die for, pursuing a fair custody order defined what I want to live for: being a father for my children. While I certainly hope I am not obligated to enter this arena of strife again anytime soon, if compelled to do so again, I will go with LaMonaca Law in a heartbeat. I cannot recommend LaMonaca Law highly enough!

Everyone needs to get Greg's new book - "A Brutally Honest Guide to Sur-Thriving Generation Now: Your Personal Road Map to Planning for the Future While Living Today" I think its ideal for those just starting out in life but the 25 surviving and thriving applies to everyone! We have used many of the suggestions and it has made a huge difference on our Family. Thank You Greg & Brutally Honest!

I was nervous about coming in to see attorney but office staff was so friendly and reassuring. I was very happy with my consult with Mr. Casserly, who gave me great advice on what I need to do to move forward.

Greg Lamonaca has assembled a great team and I was very fortunate to have them on my side during a difficult divorce, custody, and relocation matter before the court. The strategy he put together was flawlessly executed and resulted in a favorable outcome for me and my children. Greg was always quick to respond at all hours, very proactive with his counsel, and was able to anticipate opposing party's moves before they made them. Only a true professional with years of experience in these matters would have been able to perform flawlessly in this manner and achieve the positive results. I wholeheartedly recommend Greg and his team, I can see why he was referred to me by other attorneys, why he is so well respected in the legal community, and why he is constantly voted one of the best attorneys on the main line.

I started my journey meeting with 7 different lawyers in Delco. I wasn’t 100% sure what I was looking for but I knew I needed someone passionate about what they do because I was trying to get a 50-50 custody split of my son. After I met with Greg I knew instantly he is the person I wanted to represent me. Greg is a great lawyer but an even a better person. There was no doubt in my mind after I met with him that I wanted him to represent me. Greg truly cares and understands the challenge of going through a custody battle and divorce. He has sound advice and truly wants what’s best for the child in the situation. He has helped me tremendously from a personal perspective over the last 1.5 years and for that I can’t thank him or his team enough. He is always available and could steer me in the right direction. The team approach is also wonderful as everyone has stepped in at various times to help in my case. Both Greg and Melissa are fantastic and I would highly recommend them

I hired Greg and his team to help with my custody case. They were professional and efficient. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

My very close friend is a client of LaMonaca Law. With my friend I have lived through his uniquely complicated custody and divorce case. The care and concern they have shown him is heartwarming. If it weren’t for their diligence, unparalleled professionalism and “all in” spirit his case would have come to an end. I can sincerely state without reservation that you will find NO better representation than LaMonaca Law.

When I first contacted Greg Lamonaca, I was newly separated from my husband and I was terrified. Attorney LaMonaca returned my phone calls and e-mails promptly (within a few hours, EVERY time) and talked me through the entire process of divorce, child custody, support and division of assets. Whenever I had a question, he was there for me. He clearly explained what I deserved in my divorce and what we needed to do to get it. He is tough and will get you what you deserve while always recognizing that you are a human being, going through a difficult time. I recommend him without reservation.

I recently had the pleasure of retaining the services of Gregorv P. LaMonaca's office. ~This experience came at the most difficult and upsetting time of mv entire life. I was terrified as I had spent over five years with lawyers that were bullied out of the courtroom and unable to assert mv position effectively in a custody matter involving a controlling ex husband. It had gone on for so long and I was so down that I felt there was nothing I could do to protect mvself and mv children from this never ending legal assault. Finally, in desperation, after wasting thousands of dollars I didn't have to spare as a single mother, I spoke to mv parents and begged them to help me fight off this attack. Mv children are evervthing that matters in mv life. The thought of losing them to my ex husband who was essentially a morally bankrupt drug & alcohol abusing control freak with more dollars than sense was more than I could bear. Mv parents, thankfullv, were able to let me borrow the retainer to secure the services of Greg LaMonaca. He was rated highly on line & wrote books about helping people through their battles successfully, it was exactly what I needed. I especially liked that he made mention on numerous occasions in mv reading that he wasn't afraid of a fight in court if necessary. He indicated that he wasn't there to make friends at the court house as I often noted Evan K. Hambleton, Esquire doing ad nauseum. He was there to defend and protect the rights of his clients. All of this seemed to match what I needed exactly. So, off we went. Greg does NOT disappoint. He is charismatic, charming, obviously proficient in his field. He was a force to be reckoned with I could tell after only a few moments with him. The opposing counsel, over the course of vears had always bullied me around. I was an easy target given that often I couldn't afford a lawver or had one that was from the bargain basement rack in previous litigation. I wasn't anticipating the aftermath of ONE TELEPHONE CALL FROM GREG TO EVAN. I met with Greg LaMonaca on November 20th. Bv the end of business the following dav Evan had called off all the dogs that mattered to me, the custody modification dogs were off the table. ~Literally, one phone call must have struck fear into the heart of the normally aggressive and abusive opposing counsel. Now, of course nothing is that simple, it took time & effort to work out the details, and Greg's support staff & Greg himself did that seamlessly. I mav have mentioned previously that I wasn't the richest person in the world. I have a small flower shop and we just float above the water line if I'm honest. Greg, knowing that, extended mv family EXTENSIVE CREDITS out of the kindness of his heart. He saved mv children & myself from a fate I don't even know the horrors which would have ensued had I lost mv sons and also kept us out of the poor house all in one heroic swoop. I had been struggling with mv faith in people, humanitv, God. I literally asked God to send me a sign that things would get better because if one more bad thing happened to me, I just couldn't take it. When I got home vesterdav I found an email from Greg LaMonaca indicating that he had decided to choose ME and MY FAMILY to receive an extensive financial discount for all his exceptional top shelf services. I couldn't believe I actually got a sign from God when I asked for one. ~I believe that God uses Greg LaMonaca as an instrument of peace & good will in the world. I know he didn't realize the depth of what his kindness did for mv familv, mv faith & mv overall well being. He is a blessing. I highly recommend that when you are in that lowest part of your life, look for Greg LaMonaca and his firm to pull vou out of the darkness & get you to the light at the end of the tunnel. I cannot express my gratitude or praise him enough. I want all to know that good lawyers do exist. They're in Malvern, Pa. <3