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After going through a long dragging divorce process and two prior attorneys on my case I have finally found Megan to represent me. She immediately studied my "complex" case and situation and quickly found the best route and solutions to me and put the ball in motion. Megan and her staff always communicated to me every step of the way and handled the divorce with compassion and professionalism. From a settlement in Mediation to drafting a complex QDRO settlement Megan and her team were always one step ahead and are very knowledgeable with complex proceedings. I highly recommend Megan for anyone looking for a compassionate, ethical, hard working attorney who has your back and best interest in mind.

I quickly discovered there is nothing “good” about the legal process for a contested divorce … except finishing it. I’m grateful that I had Megan’s legal support, guidance, and expertise throughout my divorce process. I researched Avvo, received referrals for divorce attorneys, and I interviewed several lawyers. My first contact with Megan was different than the other lawyers. She quickly assessed my situation, walked through some potential scenarios, and I could sense she would be invested in my case. I had a teenage daughter and her mother was an alcoholic. My spouse was considered a “difficult client” by her attorney’s so trying to reach a compromise was challenging. Megan was able to help guide us through a creative solution involving co-parenting and a “safety net” for our daughter. Megan is very skillful in the legal side of the divorce process but she also understands the emotional side and making sure my daughter was protected was a priority. Using her connections and resources, we were able to develop a child custody and financial settlement that worked. I think very highly of Megan, she is extremely bright, talented, strong, and one of the hardest working individuals I’ve met. Throughout my divorce process, Megan was professional, prompt, available, and always practical. She is well connected and highly regarded in the legal community. The divorce process is difficult … it’s emotionally and financially draining but in the end, I was able to find peace and balance thanks to Megan.

After talking to several attorneys I chose Ashley Richter to represent me in a recent divorce. Throughout the entire process Ashley was professional, knowledgeable and responsive to any questions or doubts I had about the proceedings. She and her staff made a difficult time less so by keeping fairness a central theme while looking out for my interests. And the quality and professionalism continued after the divorce was finalized; she has always been willing to answer any followup questions I have had.

Megan first represented me back in 2015 to assist me with child support issues and handled it very well, she advised and told me all options and I never felt like she offered false hope (for lack of a better description). When she communicates you will understand her and know with confidence what is going on and what to expect. I was so amazed how Megan handled all the different situations out side of court and inside she became the only person I trusted when dealing with the family courts. Now around April 2016 My youngest son of three kids wanted to live with me for his High school years, the Short story is the mom wasn't going to let it happen without a fight. Now before all this I went though seven different attorneys over the years before and each one typically advised to keep your head down and out of court because you will lose every single time. Megan was the first to say and I quote "Hell no you can win". Honestly deep down I didn't believe her (it was a defensive thing and I was used to getting beat up all the time in court) but I wanted to fight for what my son wanted and he wanted to be with dad. I asked Megan please do whatever it takes and let me know what you need. Megan always offered options to save money any time she thought I could do something but in my case it was best I had zero interaction with my ex wife. Megan quickly caught on to the... characteristics of my ex and handled things again amazingly well. Now even though It was my name on all the court papers the reality was she was fighting on behalf of my son and what he wanted so she won that for him. The little guy is not so little anymore and will joining the Marines in just a few months of this review, I missed out on his elementary and middle school years but thanks to Megan and her team's efforts I was able to have the last four years with him. Nothing is a guarantee in life and Megan was always very real about this with me so I never once felt like she offered me false hope to just make me feel better. I'm really not good at this and doubt I am doing her justice here but I am now at the light at the end of the tunnel (June 9th, 2020) and I will finally be free of family courts and it feels damn good. Here is what I believe the secret is, when you hire on some one like Megan you must understand she is the expert, let her do what she is good at and fight for you. Your job is to always be 100% honest with her, give her all the ammunition you can AND LET HER DECIDE WHAT TO USE. Be as responsive and helpful as you can and help her help you and again you must be 100% honest. Seriously do you want to be that person where your champion is fighting for you and they get blindsided by something you should have informed them about? I hope not because she deserves better clients than that. With all that said she will always be considered a friend of the family and anyone needing to work with the family courts can not go wrong being represented by Megan. God forbid my sons ever go thought what I went through but if... I know who to call.

Megan first represented me back in 2015 to assist me with child support issues and handled it very well, she advised and told me all options and I never felt like she offered false hope (for lack of a better description). When she communicates you will understand her and know with confidence what is going on and what to expect. I was so amazed how Megan handled all the different situations out side of court and inside she became the only person I trusted when dealing with the family courts. Now around April 2016 My youngest son of three kids wanted to live with me for his High school years, the Short story is the mom wasn't going to let it happen without a fight. Now before all this I went though seven different attorneys over the years before and each one typically advised to keep your head down and out of court because you will lose every single time. Megan was the first to say and I quote "Hell no you can win". Honestly deep down I didn't believe her (it was a defensive thing and I was used to getting beat up all the time in court) but I wanted to fight for what my son wanted and he wanted to be with dad. I asked Megan please do whatever it takes and let me know what you need. Megan always offered options to save money any time she thought I could do something but in my case it was best I had zero interaction with my ex wife. Megan quickly caught on to the... characteristics of my ex and handled things again amazingly well. Now even though It was my name on all the court papers the reality was she was fighting on behalf of my son and what he wanted so she won that for him. The little guy is not so little anymore and will joining the Marines in just a few months of this review, I missed out on his elementary and middle school years but thanks to Megan and her team's efforts I was able to have the last four years with him. Nothing is a guarantee in life and Megan was always very real about this with me so I never once felt like she offered me false hope to just make me feel better. I'm really not good at this and doubt I am doing her justice here but I am now at the light at the end of the tunnel (June 9th, 2020) and I will finally be free of family courts and it feels damn good. Here is what I believe the secret is, when you hire on some one like Megan you must understand she is the expert, let her do what she is good at and fight for you. Your job is to always be 100% honest with her, give her all the ammunition you can AND LET HER DECIDE WHAT TO USE. Be as responsive and helpful as you can and help her help you and again you must be 100% honest. Seriously do you want to be that person where your champion is fighting for you and they get blindsided by something you should have informed them about? I hope not because she deserves better clients than that. With all that said she will always be considered a friend of the family and anyone needing to work with the family courts can not go wrong being represented by Megan. God forbid my sons ever go thought what I went through but if... I know who to call.

I was represented in my divorce by Ashley Richter. My divorce ended up much more complicated than I originally anticipated and Ashley was by my side, advocating for me and making sure I understood everything that was going on throughout the entire process. She is smart and matter of fact, which I really value, and was very accurate in her assessments of what we were dealing with. If you want competent, straightforward and vigorous representation, I highly recommend Ashley.

Ashley Richter lied about something my daughter never said to the court during a trial in 2015 and she is a horrible GAL. I didn’t file a motion so why should I involuntarily have to pay her. She makes her determination based on facial expressions and also in retaliation to a complaint I filed against her with the Ofc of Lawyer Regulation in the past. She overlooks the fact that the petitioner in this motion is clinically depressed. He admitted in court he was depressed in 2015-2016. Ashley recommends a child to be with this individual full time. This man also has serious anger and AODA issues. This man has abused the child in more ways than one. He has a lengthy criminal going back 20 years. She is taking a child away from her mother and she is a mother herself. Shame on her and the dysfunctional Dane County Family court system.

Bob Hurley is very knowledgeable

Bob has helped my family with multiple issues, and each time I hired Bob he delivered exactly what he said he would. I would use Bob again and recommend him to anyone.

Hurley Law helped me fight an unfair traffic ticket. They got the fee reduced and zero points. Great work!

I was referred to Megan Phillips and this law office through family sadly for a divorce.They are understanding, knowledgeable, and a great legal team. Divorce is never something I'd ever have to go through and they made the process easier on me than I thought possible. I'm very grateful for all they have done for me and will refer them in the future to anyone needing legal assistance.