Reviews

I worked with Laurie for the length of my divorce case and she was just what I needed! My ex-made things very difficult, but she helped keep me encouraged and on track. Laurie also made sure I focused on the big picture instead of the emotional details. She is very smart, level headed, and her and her paralegal, Kerry Davis, care so deeply about their clients. I would work with her again in a heart beat!

Laurie Ummel and her assistant Kerry Davis make a remarkable team, distinguished by their genuine care and commitment to their clients. Laurie's approach to the legal process is exceptional; she conducts herself with a calm, compassionate demeanor, pairing logical and ethical decision-making with an optimistic outlook. This is particularly noteworthy in a process often perceived as daunting and uncertain. Her deep understanding of the legal system translates into optimal and effective outcomes, earning her the admiration of not only clients but also mediators and judges. In my personal experience, Laurie's guidance was invaluable during a challenging divorce. I approached her stunned and overwhelmed, but her expertise and focus on my son's well-being became a guiding light, leading to what I believe was the best possible outcome for all parties involved. Laurie's professionalism and dedication to prioritizing my son's interests helped us navigate through this difficult period guided by a moral compass. Divorce can be a bewildering journey as lives diverge in the twilight of uncertainty, but Laurie and Kerry's support helped make this transition a pathway to new beginnings. Their assistance was instrumental in helping me embrace these challenges as new opportunities. I am immensely grateful for their help, and their impact on our lives, especially my son's, has been profound. Thank you, Laurie and Kerry, for making a real difference.

Laurie represented me during my divorce. This was an extremely stressful time for me and I appreciated Laurie's approach. She spent time getting to know my situation and helped me consider viable options. Laurie was firm and to the point when needed and the times I contacted her for guidance, she was quick to respond. It can be easy to get caught up in the many small battles that accompany a divorce, but she helped me stay focused on the end result and resolution. In the end her strategy paid off and we were able to come to an agreement without a mediator.

I hired Laurie, Completed my paperwork within 24 hours. Paid $5,000 in full. Then I waited. I thought to myself... She is a professional, I need to be patient. I waited months and heard NOTHING. While in other courts I was defending attacks from the the person I was divorcing. Finally I called her and she asked if I would be willing to work with another attorney Ian Johnson. Assuring me he was capable of getting a judge to see this case. Well Ian constantly promised (assumed because he said he would do these things) ! He did nothing and $20,000 I've gotten nowhere. My case is LGBT and it's obvious they don't know anything in this area! I highly recommend anyone and everyone RUN away from the 2 attorneys that I have experience with.

I have never been more impressed and Happier with Laurie. She's honest and a Highly skilled Professional.

Laurie Ummel did a fabulous job representing me in a child support case and kept me up to date every step of the way. She was a bit hard to get in touch with at times, perhaps due to a busy schedule. Bottom line, if you want positive results, and you are looking for an attorney who doesn't just look to get "the best deal for you", but strives to obtain a fair end result for all parties involved, then hire her!!!! In a world of where dad's have almost no rights, she helps mitigate that to the best of her legal abilities... She also works with you when making payment plans. I highly recommend her after a very pleasant experience considering the circumstances.

Think twice before hiring Ms. Ummel. She had no problem billing me several thousand dollars then produced ZERO results in my case for my children. She does not have all that much experience and doesn't present well in the court room. I also see another lawyer here on AVVO I've used in the past, James Shipman, endorses Ms. Ummel...he also FAILED to produce ANY results when I hired him and he also had no problem billing me thousands of dollars for a stack of worthless documents. My advice, steer clear of both lawyers. Not one family law attorney I've hired has earned any of the pay they have received. I want to hire an attorney that actually produces RESULTS...not lip service and worthless documents. What a travesty to society.

I hired Laurie to represent me in my divorce. She was straighforward with me from the beginning and worked to keep me informed, keep costs down, and be realisitc about what I could expect. In the end the results were very close to what she told me in the beginning. She was definitely the right choice for me.

This attorney did nothing for me or my children. I received nothing that I was initially promised. All the while my bank account shrank.

After a lengthy divorce process (16 months), when it came to mediation Laurie was on my side. She showed her strengths in negotiation and knowledge of the process when confronted with counteroffers. Laurie showed me how to separate the emotional side of divorce to reality. I came out of mediation very happy with the results. We avoided trial, which would have been a tedious and expensive alternative. I highly recommend Laurie to anyone looking for a divorce attorney!

Laurie Ummel is an excellent divorce attorney. She is hardworking, trustworthy and a complete professional. While going through my divorce, she kept safe from an ex-spouse who used every trick in the book to make me look bad. She is especially proactive and plans ahead for trial and various other deliberations. I would highly recommend her to anyone going through a divorce.

Laurie was a bumbler in court and seemed to have no courtroom experience. I ended up spending $22K with her to get out of my marriage and get custody of my kids (teenagers). There were times when I wondered whose side she was working for. She neglected to add a witness to the witness list and when they showed up to testify, was unable. Did not notice that the assessment for our home was two years old and allowed the ex's attorney to use that figure. I ended up paying $50K more than the house was worth. Did not take in to account that when splitting the assets, equity in the house was not equal to equity in a retirement plan (since you have to pay tax on withdrawals). Let the ex's lawyer slip past an end of child support date to be 1 month before child was 18. Overall I would not recommend Laurie unless you have knowledge of the legal process and an amicable divorce. I think she was trying to do too many cases at once to make partner and ended up not giving mine the attention I paid for. I would recommend Geoff Gibbs from Anderson/Hunter instead.