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Meghan E. Healy
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Pros
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Effective in court and able to advocate strongly for the client's interests
“Hired Meghan because I was told she was a pitbull and I knew my now ex-husband was going to be difficult. 3 years later and a year after divorce ex continues to to take me court and because of good counsel loses.”
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Thorough and detailed in preparation, with a strong memory and ability to retrieve important information quickly
“She has a very good memory, she can pull any file out at the drop of a hat, she prints every email, notes every important point and was able to express those to the judge right away.”
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Willing to fight for the client's rights and ensure they receive a fair outcome
“Meghan fought for what I deserved. Was available to me in my most trying moments and she backed me up and took my feelings into consideration.”
Cons
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Can be unprepared and disrespectful towards opposing counsel at times
“Huge mistake. She often came into court ill-prepared and even became disrespectful to the opposing attorney at times.”
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Does not always communicate effectively with clients or respond in a timely manner
“I was very disappointed in my case. I never had an in person meeting with Ms. Healy, everything was done through mail, email or phone. Not very good at returning calls, very slow in getting results.”
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Potential bias towards the party that can afford representation
“If you can avoid this lawyer, do it at all cost. The court recommended her as my sons GAL. 2 years later my son is still going to be fighting to spend time with his brothers and me. If she is recommended ask for someone else immediately. I wasn't represented because I couldn't afford it. She would ask me for information and turn around and say she did all this investigating but actually did no work.”
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27 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Meghan fought for what I deserved. Was available to me in my most trying moments and she backed me up and took my feelings into consideration. I was very lost and alone with my kids to think about. I will never forget how much she helped me.
31 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Several times, my attourney who used to be a GAL has even said she had no clue what attourney Healy was thinking. The whole thing seemed very bias, and not what was best for the kids.
03 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
If you can avoid this lawyer, do it at all cost. The court recommended her as my sons GAL. 2 years later my son is still going to be fighting to spend time with his brothers and me. If she is recommended ask for someone else immediately. I thought it was ok at first. She seemed like she was listening. After a while I noticed all her meetings and phone calls were always made to my ex and his lawyer first. I wasn't represented because I couldn't afford it. She would ask me for information and turn around and say she did all this investigating but actually did no work. I made recommendations for my son and she turned around and claimed them for herself in court. She was completely unprofessional in court if she showed up at all. She will make you feel like she cares about the things you're saying but in reality if you don't have a lawyer she is biased and WILL SIDE with the party that does. Her billing is outrageous. She offered my ex a payment plan and took me to court for contempt once again because I have no lawyer. She told me in one of our very few meetings that our case with others was neglected because she was off having a baby and that's why we hadn't heard from her. My sons about to be 3 and the one thing she's supposed to be doing is looking out for his best interest. All she cares about is filling her pockets. I can't believe how fast she went from nice and caring to vindictive just because I didn't agree with everything she said. She twists words and only hears certain things and then will call you a liar. I have to continue to keep fighting for my child now. I wanted all this to be over for him but now it has to continue so he has a fair shot with his brothers. So sad that this lawyer couldn't stop thinking about herself.
16 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Meghan after I was recommended to the firm by a former client of her fathers. I interviewed many local attorneys and she was the most equipped to deal with a narcissistic ex who continues to be a hinderance even a year after the divorce is final. She has a very good memory, she can pull any file out at the drop of a hat, she prints every email, notes every important point and was able to express those to the judge right away. She can only be as prepared as the information that was given to her.
26 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Hired Meghan because I was told she was a pitbull and I knew my now ex-husband was going to be difficult. 3 years later and a year after divorce ex continues to to take me court and because of good counsel loses. Although Meghan's fees are rather high the saying "you get what you pay for" fits here. I of course wanted to come away with a big Bonanza financially which didn't happen l was awarded what the state allows and Meghan had to go to bat to make that happen. Things did drag out at times when I thought fee's we're getting out if hand and I addressed that and adjustments were made. Last time in court when again the ex lost he was ordered to pay a portion of my attorney fees. Karma!!
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