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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced in family law, especially in custody and adoption cases
“Derek is so passionate about adoption; he even shared personal adoption stories with us.”
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Compassionate and caring towards clients, understanding their emotional needs
“It was so comforting having an attorney that could understand every emotion that we were experiencing.”
3
Responsive and accessible, promptly returning calls and emails
“David is very responsive and always calls you back quick.”
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Aggressive and skilled in the courtroom, effectively advocating for clients' interests
“He is very dedicated to his work. He is upfront and honest. He was the best decision we ever made.”
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Reasonable and transparent with fees, not overcharging clients
“David's retainer was manageable, and well worth the price to fight for my kids.”
Cons
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Can be direct and blunt in communication, which some clients may find off-putting
“He was very judgmental. I suffer from severe PTSD and early onset Alzheimer's disease. He expressed no empathy for my condition and dismissed my plea to help me.”
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Occasionally challenges clients' ideas or strategies if they are not feasible
“He won't 'sugar coat' or 'tell you what you want to hear' with what is happening in the case and is very straight forward and realistic with what he thinks can and cannot be done.”
