Reviews

I hired Megan after my divorce. The case was very complicated. Megan was on top of all those details. If you want someone who will try everything in her power, someone who will give you excellent advice, and someone who is on your side - you want Megan Phillips

Attorney Phillips worked with me over a 2.5 year period. I found her to be a consummate professional with a detailed understanding of the law and a strategic thinker with respect to obtaining the best outcome for her client. She cares personally for her client and listens carefully to their concerns and wishes while at the same time offering wise counsel. I feel fortunate to have had her represent me during a difficult period. She has my highest recommendation. I would award her ten stars if it was possible to do so.

Megan was highly recommended to me from a community business leader as I began searching for legal help to pursue child placement/custody changes in 2022. I worked with Megan over a two-year period to change custodial and placement issues stemming from my mistakes with the initial divorce agreement. Megan demonstrated her value and character from our first conversation. Her directness, compassion and honesty helped me begin to understand the challenges ahead, the process, and uncertainty of any specific outcome. Her ability to communicate clearly and empathically, understanding my specific situation/needs/hopes, helped me navigate the many intense lows of a very painful process. And Megan’s local experience, expertise, familiarity with stakeholders and community insight enabled me to achieve the desired changes while managing costs through collaborative negotiations. The best decision I made was to work with Megan, the stakes were high and incredibly meaningful for me and for my family, and I’m grateful for the outcome. I shared with her that even on the kids’ rough days, I am so grateful for every day we have together. I wholeheartedly recommend Megan for anyone in need of great advocacy from a greater person.

I consulted with a few different attorneys for assistance with a family/custody/placement issues and I chose to work with Megan Phillips. She not only took the time to listen to my situation and circumstances, but I found her to be transparent, understanding and realistic with her communications and analysis of options. Ultimately I hired Megan to help with a few different issues. First, she negotiated with my children's absentee father when we did not have an existing court order in place. She also then represented me during paternity and custody proceedings. Throughout those months she was communicative, transparent, fair in presenting risk and opportunities to me, and steadfast in her commitment to the positive outcomes for myself and my children. She was also constructive yet firm with my children's father (who is a lawyer, representing himself) and worked to properly educate him on the proceedings and best case scenarios for moving forward. With Megan's engagement and persistence I was able to reach a stipulated agreement without having to go through more invasive processes. However, I felt confident with Megan's preparation should that have been necessitated. She helped me set and achieve realistic goals and at no time did I ever feel I was simply "a number" or being funneled through a one size fits all model. I'm genuinely appreciative of the Megan's experience, her guidance and commitment to lasting positive outcomes for my children. I would also like to add that I found Megan's firm, Richter & Phillips, to be just as reliable as Megan. Communicating with her office, whether on billing items, paperwork, signatures, etc., was clear and concise and her entire team properly managed all processes and expectations. I highly recommend them.

Megan was understanding that this was a difficult decision for me and something I was not sure about. Yet through everything she treated me with respect and caring. I had many questions about the situation and process that were answered efficiently and I never felt there were too many questions asked. Even years after it was finalized she is there for me and I feel as if I'm still a priority. So grateful for everything Megan has done for me, strongly recommend her.

I found Megan by searching for "best divorce lawyers in Madison". I knew Megan was the lawyer for my case the minute I talked to her. She is very up to date on current laws and different techniques that she has had success with, practicing family law. I have told Megan this and I will put it here as well: I didn't always like what Megan told me (there was a time or two that she had to put me back in my place) but after I had time to reflect on the situation, I knew she was right and thanked her for having the tough conversations with me. Megan is very straight forward and transparent and I highly respect her for that!! Megan also has a great team that I worked with in the office. Communication was always very prompt and professional. If you are looking for a lawyer that truly has your back as well as you and your kids best interest in mind, I highly recommend giving Megan a call.

Megan was my attorney, advocate, and coach during a very contentious divorce process. From our first phone call I knew she was the right attorney to represent me. She was direct, intelligent, honest, tough, compassionate, and confident. I was caught off guard with how well she understood my story but reassured she knew how to manage such a case. Having her wealth of experience and compassion was exactly what I needed. Throughout the process she kept me informed of my options, what the next steps were, and how to prepare for them. She understood the disadvantages I faced and how to navigate them. She had cordial and respectful interactions with the other professionals we worked with and was tenacious when she needed to be. Her staff provided professional and moral support throughout the process and were great to work with. I am grateful to have had Megan as my advocate and highly recommend her.

I can vividly remember my first conversation with Megan Phillips. I was sitting in my car after my shift ended feeling incredibly hopeless, scared and in need of guidance. I contacted her initially to help with my child’s custody litigation. She spoke to me with such confidence and strength - the exact thing I knew I lacked in that moment, almost like she could hear the worry and fear in my voice as a parent. I explained my concerns and reasoning for the call and instead of turning me away or referring me to someone else, she related to my concerns and made me feel heard for the first time since dealing with the court system and past legal counsel. She told me everything would be ok, that she would help me navigate this scary process - so I put my world (my child’s well-being/safety) in this woman’s hands to keep safe, and that’s exactly what she did. I never had the chance to meet with Megan in person, but I think that it speaks volumes when an attorney can leave such a grand impression on a client without ever meeting that person face to face. I worked with Megan as my legal counsel for about a year and in that time, she was always on top of any questions, concerns or issues I had – she gave great advice and feedback and was not afraid to advise against something when she knew it could hinder my case and always kept the ‘end game’ in realistic view. I respect Megan greatly, not only for the amazing work she did in my case but also for the amazing and true person she is. She’s friendly, relatable and most importantly, she is real with you no matter what. I was never given a sense of false hope, even when emotions and anxieties ran high. Megan always kept a level head and knew which direction she needed to take in the case. She reassured me, always. I cannot express how much that first conversation with Megan meant to me and how a simple ‘thank you’ will never be enough to express how grateful I am for her work and expertise in the field. She’s worth it.

I hired Megan as my attorney for probably over a year or so in a divorce case. She was easy to work with, always timely, etc.. And the whole process turned out decently in the end.

Megan and I worked on my divorce case in 2018-2019. Hiring an attorney was one of the first major decisions to make all by myself once divorce was filed and needless to say it was a very scary and intimidating task. If anyone who is reading this review feels the same way and overwhelmed by choices, I highly encourage reaching out to Megan without any hesitation. In addition to being experienced and highly skillful, Megan is both caring and genuine. She made sure all of my concerns were heard and understood. She never made me feel judged even when I acted out of sheer panic or was ready to surrender just to avoid any confrontations with my ex. Instead she was patient and available whenever I needed her guidance. She persuaded me to stay strong and made sure to stand for what’s best for me. I was able to trust her judgement completely. Since my divorce case did not involve child custody, we took the course of divorce mediation. Megan offers a solid team of experts such as financial advisors and counselors who are ready to assist in navigating through the highly stressful situations. With all their help, I felt that I was no longer in this (divorce) alone. I felt supported. Instead of dealing with nitty-gritty of divorce, I was able to prioritize taking care of myself like rebuilding self-esteem and looking for housing and job opportunities. For that, I am especially grateful. At the end of the final hearing, I felt at peace rather than feeling drained. I was able to look forward to my future instead of becoming bitter. I attribute Megan and her team for the positive outcome. These feelings are priceless and are one of the greatest gifts I’ve received. I highly recommend Megan for anyone who needs an advocate for themselves. She will be the light to guide you through the toughest time.

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.