Reviews

I hired Johnathan for a semi complicated custody case. After being hired I found out that my ex had already filed and we had a court date already set. I sent this information to Johnathan he informed me that he had prior arrangements and couldn’t make it but would have someone step in on his place. Emily was wonderful and professional and also knowledgeable. My issue is more with billing and communication on what I would be billed. I turned out that due to Johnathans personal conflict with my initial court date I would not be paying 350 for any communication with Johnathan and an additional 250 for Emily. Had I known this would be the car I would had asked to be transferred over to Emily only as she was able to show up for my case and while my case was semi complicated it an experienced lawyer should’ve been wholly able to navigate it better than myself. Additionally, dusting a family emergency I called his office on a Thursday at 2:40 and was informed that he was not at his desk but would call me back. Due to urgency I then sent an email of which did not get responded to until Monday. He then informed me that his lack of response was because I did not include his assistant or the other attorney that I didn’t even know had been added to my case. Having never hired an attorney before better communication was expected in terms of who I would get billed for. The handout while full of information on how much certain tiers of employees would cost is helpful but really of no use when no one communicates and says this attorney will also be added to your case at your expense because on personal conflicts. I discontinued his services after he could not be reached and I informed him of my issues, feelings, and how I felt about his services and he responded with he “respectfully disagreed” I would recommend Emily as I actually did get to met with her in person and speak with her. I know billing and lack of communication was not her fault.

I knew I had selected the right attorney by the end of our initial consultation. I hired him to represent me as I navigated a divorce after a 38-year marriage. Although we used mediation & did not have to go to court, Jonathan was there every step of the way to be sure I was treated fairly. His response time in every situation, whether I called or emailed, was immediate. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a good attorney. The staff is amazing as well. I actually felt cared about. Superior!! Lisa

I selected Jon McHugh of the Livesay & Myers Leesburg office to help me through a recent divorce. I unfortunately have experience with other divorce attorneys and because of previous issues, I interviewed a few others before I finally picked Jon. I was immediately impressed with his candor and demeanor. He didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, like many have. He also didn't look at his watch before he said hello or goodbye like I've experienced in the past. He listened to my story and gave me his thoughts about a path forward. I was sold on him after the first five minutes. Working with Jon and his support staff was my favorite of all time attorney interactions. Jon and Margaret Stanley were extremely responsive to any of my questions or requests and I never got the feeling that they were looking for things to charge me for like I've experienced in the past. The bottom line is that the final settlement came out much better than we discussed in the beginning. I chalk that up to Jon knowing what he is doing and the strategy he laid out working better than expected. Exceeding expectations is how you get satisfied customers and I certainly am one. As a side note, this cost me less in legal fees than I expected and much less than I've previously experienced. I would highly recommend the Livesay & Myers law firm and Jonathan McHugh in specific.

My wife told me she wanted a fair separation and amicable divorce, but then insisted she wanted sole custody. I knew immediately I needed representation to help fight for my rights as a father. With Jonathan's counsel, I was able to negotiate fair separation terms. He guided me every step of the way in drafting the separation agreement and preparing me for the journey ahead. I found Jonathan online while searching for and reading a ton of law firm blogs and articles on separation, custody, visitation, child support, and more. I am very thankful for Jonathan's assistance and advice and highly recommend him!

I was in a very difficult situation and required a separation agreement drafted very quickly and divorce filed before the end of 2018. Jonathan provided solid legal advice while working and communicating with the opposing counsel to complete the separation agreement on time. He and Tatyana provided excellent customer service and they worked extremely fast to meet my needs. They’re available around the clock to answer any questions and manage the workload to meet your expectations. I had a wonderful experience with them. I couldn’t be any happier with the outcome.

Jonathon was the right guy to guide me through one of the most difficult challeges in life - divorce. He has a talent for giving sage advice and keeping all parties focused on an equitable end game and minimizing drama. He and his assistant Tatyana were responsive, understanding and very professional. Thank you both for your counsel.

I would like to recommend Jonathan for anyone's divorce/family practice needs. He is prompt in replying back and is very patient in answering all the questions and realistic timelines. He has enough experience and knows how to respond to each situation in a systematic and tactful way. He and his team (Tatyana) helped to file my divorce same day after all the required documents were submitted, even though they had lot other cases. And they gave me priority and went over and beyond as I wanted to put my house in the market in August (as soon as possible after divorce). And to my surprise, I got the divorce within 10 days of filing.. Jonathan and his team were very professional all throughout my 1 year of divorce process and I would recommend them to anyone in a heart beat

John McHugh and Tatyana Spurgeon made a phenomenal team during an emotionally draining legal action. Their combined approach ensured that I was completely confident in their professional skills, while they also conveyed compassion and empathy during the situation to its conclusion. They were forthright, direct, communicative, and honest throughout the entire process. Any and all questions that I had were responded to in a VERY timely manner, and both seemed to go well beyond the routine working hours to address my questions. I feel very fortunate to have been referred to L&M, and to have been served by this wonderful team, and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal representation.

Jon was a professional from the beginning. He replaced another departing attorney, and picked up my file on the run. He advocated and was persistent in dealing with the DCSE bureaucracy. He kept me well informed, and was responsive to email- sometimes within seconds. I'd recommend Jon, and will use him again if the situation arises.