Lisa M. Standish, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in Wexford, PA with 82 reviews
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Lisa M. Standish

10475 Perry Highway, Suite 101, Wexford, PA

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Jon lewis

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09 Jan, 2025
I highly recommend working with Dawn if you need a professional and knowledgeable attorney. She cares about her clients and navigates the process quickly.
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Laura crowson

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19 Nov, 2024
McMorrow Law is one of the best firms to work with! This is our second time utilizing their services and we have been beyond impressed. Their entire team is top notch! You won't be disappointed with their service!
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Bill hirsch

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12 Nov, 2024
Amazing attention to detail and clear communication! I was represented by Sadie Marak in the case of my divorce which took over two years to process. Sadie demonstrated a thorough understanding of the law and made the right choices through a lot of twists and turns; knowing when to compromise and when to hold her ground. Sadie never gave me the impression that she had other priorities, although I'm sure she had many clients and cases. Each time I had questions, concerns, or feedback I was able to reach Sadie by phone, email, or text within a matter of days which I really appreciated. In the end, I was very satisfied with how the case resolved and would absolutely recommend her for representation.
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who are thorough and understand the law
“Sadie demonstrated a thorough understanding of the law and made the right choices through a lot of twists and turns; knowing when to compromise and when to hold her ground.”
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Attentive and responsive to client needs with clear communication
“Each time I had questions, concerns, or feedback I was able to reach Sadie by phone, email, or text within a matter of days which I really appreciated.”
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Compassionate and caring approach, putting client's best interests first
“She cares about her clients and navigates the process quickly.”
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Exceptional customer service and supportive team
“The staff was very kind, and attentive to our needs.”
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Trustworthy and ethical practice with a reputation for excellence
“I have heard nothing but good things about Ms. McMorrow.”
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Potential for prolonged legal processes and increased fees
“She allowed the legal fees to pile up until the very end.”
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Possible confrontational or aggressive negotiation tactics
“She exaggerated everyday situations in my marriage stating we took lavish vacations (to the Outer Banks???) to agreements my husband and I had absolutely made about me staying home with my children.”
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Inconsistent communication and responsiveness with some clients
“every single time i called the office to speak with my attorney, i had to leave multiple messages, and would wait days to hear back.”
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Lack of thorough record-keeping and organization in some cases
“she had nothing in my files or e-files to even turn over to me.”
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Potential to prioritize firm's interests over client's best interests
“they just wanted their money, and that they were happy to get off my case.”

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