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Marilyn M Brown
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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced divorce attorney who is skilled in negotiation and litigation
“Marilyn is cream of the crop professional. She is highly ethical and knows the law. I felt assured and safe throughout my entire process.”
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Provides strong emotional support and advocacy for clients during a difficult divorce process
“Marilyn was wonderful and in addition to the outstanding legal expertise Marilyn provided emotional support and encouragement as well.”
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Achieves favorable settlements and outcomes for clients, even in contentious cases
“She fought for a good settlement which has helped me move forward in my life. Thank you Marilyn.”
Cons
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Can be aggressive and unwilling to compromise, which may lead to higher legal fees
“Marilyn told me to lie in court and when I told her I wouldn't, she told me I was "too difficult to work with" and basically dumped me right before court.”
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Occasionally makes errors or oversights in legal documents that negatively impact the client
“Even after bringing up the errors, she would send back the documents still in error. She is not attentive, glosses over issues you may have and undermines your concerns.”
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15 Mar, 2023 by John
It's been a while, but it's probably worth sharing my experience with Marilyn. Better late than never. I went through my divorce back in 08. I hired Marilyn, who told me to put an order on my (now) x wife, because I told her she had punched me in the face on multiple occasions and pulled a gun on me once. When I returned to Marilyn's office to read what they had drawn up, I wouldn't sign it because it wasn't truthful. There were things added I had never mentioned. I had to pay Marilyn more money to have her assistant Grant change things back the way I originally said it happened... We ended up at the old 4th District Court and as a group of us were sitting in a waiting room before court, Marilyn asked everyone to leave the room except me. She then told me to lie in court and when I told her I wouldn't, she told me I was "too difficult to work with" and basically dumped me right before court. The order was dropped and I was left with a massive bill, over $10k. Anyway, her and Ron Wilkinson, my x wife's attorney, were a couple of mud slingers who clearly only cared about getting paid and doing the right thing. I would never recommend either of those two, unless you're into that bs.
22 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I also heard they Marilyn was a great attorney. I was married for about 28 years, was hoping I would get at least 28% of my ex’s half million dollar a year income, I didn’t. I helped put him through phd school, stayed home with the kids while he was out of town alll the time and took care of EVERYTHING! I did the acre of yard work by my self, was the one who cleaned the garage and had no maid for a 5,000 sq ft home. When I said I did everything I mean it. But, I guess I was not worth 28%. She did not put in the decree his documentation of some the percent of the alimony I am suppose to get so now I just have to take his word on my portion, so frustrating obviously he is not an honest person. He purchased a brand new bmw 2 weeks after the divorce, had plastic surgery, has been on multiple vacations and is building a big brand new home while I am trying to keep my bills paid and flip credit cards to gets points everywhere to be able to take my kids on vacations. I am older, have no skills due to being a stay at home mom and taking care of our family, so I am unable to get a decent job. Marilyn is a nice person but, I don’t feel like I got what I should have. I also feel like if we would have met and had a plan before mediation it many have worked out better. She made me feel like I was already a winner going into mediation but, did. It feel like one after.
02 May, 2018 by Anonymous
I was terrified of my ex, because he was trying to manipulate me in every possible way. Our marriage was dysfunctional. I asked around for referrals for a divorce lawyer and Marilyn’s name came up. I called right away and was scheduled in. I just felt good about it. It was only after I hired her that I heard she was the most intimidating and honest attorney in Utah. She knows what she’s doing and strives to be fair and reasonable. But she takes no BS. My ex tried to take our kids, tried to say I was mentally unstable, and tried every way possible to get out of child support. He’s still trying, over a year later. :) I was an emotional wreck and Marilyn was there for me, every step of the way. When, during mediation, my ex brought up for the first time that he thought I was too “mentally ill” to have our kids, I started panicking. She held my hand and told me firmly that she would never let that happen to me. I relaxed, and for the rest of our mediation, I calmly watched her SLAY the competition. She did not back down. I ended up getting more than I thought I’d ever win. To the point where I actually felt bad for my ex. I expressed this to her and she told me that what we’d won was fair, and that I was going to need it. She was right, and I still consider hiring her as the best thing I could have done during my divorce.
21 Oct, 2017 by Mgarcia
I had the opportunity to have Marylyn as my attorney, and she was the best thing that happened to me during a very stressful time. She did a marvelous job in my case. She was very confident in negotiating with the opposing attorney, and never once did she back down in our position. During the divorce process my X was extremely difficult, at one point even making threats against me; and Marilyn had the wisdom to file for a restrain against him. That action made all the difference in the world, and brought me so much peace in a very difficult process. She took care of the entire divorce in a short period of time and was very reasonably priced. I am so very thankful to Marilyn for her expertise, intelligence and professionalism.
Someone referred her to me as a wonderful divorce lawyer, and they were right. I was glad to have the best divorce lawyer in Utah! Since my divorce, I have recommended Marilyn to several friends, because she is honest, hard working, cares about her clients; and more importantly, she will help you obtain the best deal possible. Thank you, Marilyn, for such an excellent job with my divorce and for going the extra mile.
You are the best.
13 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Hiring Marilyn Brown as my attorney was the best decision I made during the most difficult time of my life. Her knowledge of the law, responsiveness to my concerns and follow through were all stellar. She fought for a good settlement which has helped me move forward in my life. Thank you Marilyn.
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