Reviews

I had an excellent experience with Kimmie Kasperitis. I called her after my father passed away and I had some questions about his trust. Kimmie explained everything I needed to do in plain English. She was so patient with my questions, gave me super clear answers, and a concrete plan to move forward. More importantly, she is a smart, strategic thinker, and awesome human. I was a bundle of emotions and she helped me sort it all out with kindness and wisdom. I heartily recommend her!

I experienced traumatic malicious litigation by an ex-fiance who brought suit claiming common law marriage despite never having married (this was in retaliation for filing an eviction action against him and refusing to return to the relationship and I owed multiple properties that he wanted to lay claim too). Despite protective orders, the court mandated mediation. While I dreaded the thought knowing this man was not in any state of mind to be reasoned with, I couldn't avoid it. If I had to do mediation, I wanted it to be the least traumatic experience possible. I represented myself, by the way, and I called several mediators and spoke to them directly to get a feel for their style. I wanted someone who I felt was patient, empathetic, compassionate, and had expertise in family law mediation. I also needed someone who could handle a high conflict case. A number of mediators had legal assistants that were misstating law (I also happen to be an attorney) and some assistants and mediators themselves felt short, rigid, and cold (please know you can ask to speak with the prospective mediator, if even briefly--you won't regret it. Get a feel for who you are working with because mediation can be stressful. You deserve someone who doesn't add to the stress. And, I did not like many of the mediators I spoke with). Tammy took the time to speak with me. She was sharp, smart, professional, and warm. I felt immediate relief knowing she would be working with us (note that the other side has to agree to the mediator and we disagreed on many, but Tammy was on the firm's list of approved mediators--thank God!). Day of mediation, I was scheduled to receive an award right after we were scheduled to end. I didn't know if I would be able to receive it and deliver a speech given how traumatic the litigation had been. Tammy was kind and extremely efficient which allowed me to make it just in time for the event. Her compassion and empathy made the experience feel less traumatic and I was able to enjoy the event in a way I didn't think would be possible. Tammy costs slightly more than other mediators based on my research, BUT it was absolutely worth it. I think I would've away crying with some of these other mediators. Instead, I felt like I was treated fairly and humanely. In a wild turn of events, the other side refused to sign the mediation agreement in the final few minutes of mediation. If you knew the details of how bizarre this case is, you'd understand why. Still, I felt the process was fair and just. 2 hours later, opposing counsel filed a nonsuit. They changed the agreement language to allow my ex to dismiss without prejudice, which means he can still sue me at a later time. I have options to handle that, but all that aside, the nonsuit was most definitely inspired by Tammy's expertise and talent in the realm of mediation. I doubt he would have dismissed the case otherwise--he wasn't listening to anyone! And, even fired his former attorney when she said it was a bad case. It still wasn't sinking in when the judge herself said his attorney better talk to him because attorney's fees would be involved [if it turns out it was malicious--which I had a mountain of evidence for]. Tammy has to be a miracle worker because I think she finally broke through to him about the reality of the case. I know this is a really long review. I rarely leave reviews, but Tammy deserves it. It's been nearly 8 months of torture from this man, and I can finally breathe and move on and shine in the ways I did before this madness. Eternally grateful to Tammy and her team. All around excellent experience and recommend to any litigant or attorney who hopes for resolution outside of court. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Mediator of the year award!

Impressed with the availability of support, when I called late. My intuition tells me these are people of high character. Not only telling me what I want to here.

Patrick Coffey was professional and available when we needed questions answered. I would recommend him and the firm.

Nice office; good people