He is by far the best attorney I have ever hired. He did a great job with helping us with our…read morebusiness among things. If you want the very best go see them. You won't be disappointed.

Very honest and provided a very thorough consultation. Mr. Apfelbaum resolved our case very quickly…read moreand professionally. Very highly recommend.

Cannot say enough good things about this firm! They have gone above and beyond representing me,…read moreimpeccably. I felt comfortable with my legal representation from the minute I walked into their office! The staff was extremely pleasant to work with as well.

Nothing could improve this firm! Terrible! Never once called us back! With both cases they were and…read moreare handling! Then the lost in court! My son never spoke to Chris Walsh once until he was taken over to court 3 times! Can't say enough bad things about this firm!!!! Stay away

I am writing to thank Mr Rebuck for his guidance through a very…read moredifficult and stressful time. My daughter's divorce and custody battle has been emotionally draining on the family. I can't thankyou enough for not giving up even when the ex made it more stressful for your office as well. You have remained professional and understanding throughout this long period. Your integrity is without question! You have been consistently caring and calming when it seemed there was no end in site. I will never be able to thankyou enough for sticking with her. Sincerely, M,M. 11-20-25

Mr Rebuck was hired to help us get guardianship of our grand daughter . We had guardianship in…read moreanother state. We had two court hearings and then the Judge decided the case belonged in family court to get temporary custody . It was a very stressful time for our family. Michael helped us get a better resolution for our family. We can never thank him enough. Al and Virginia Ferreira

Sherrard Law Group came highly recommended and I see why. Trevor Sherrard is extremely…read moreprofessional, patient, thorough, timely, understanding and very detail oriented. Trevor didn't miss a beat while representing me during a very stressful divorce process that involved children. They truly care about their clients best interest. You are not just a "case", but a client who will receive the upmost attention from start to finish. I couldn't be happier with how they represented me during my divorce. Thank you again.

From the owner: FL Bar Board Certified Marital and Family Law Attorney | FL…read moreBar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney | FL Supreme Court Family Mediator

This Lawyer Karen Johnson is a snake, if I would be allowed to give 0 stars I would…read more I came for a consultation paid $200 and after speaking with her I was highly impressed with her intelligence and the way she planned to attack the custody case, so I agreed to hire her. I put down $3000 and agreed to pay the following $3500 the next day so that she could start my case. SHE STATED AND EVEN IN HER CONTRACT IT STATED I WILL NOT WORK ON YOUR CASE UNTIL THE FULL RETAINER IS PAID. Later that night, my ex called me and decided that she would continue to allow me to see my kids and that we could keep things out of the courts. So the FOLLOWING MORNING I called Karen's office and asked for a refund since they had not yet worked on my case and she tried to tell me "NO! You owe me another $3500" so yes I may have told her to, "f off and that I'm not paying you and you owe me my money. I will just dispute it with my credit card company". She lied to the credit card company and said it was an emergency basis and she worked on my case overnight EVENTHOUGH her contract stated she wouldn't . Long story short, She won the dispute with my credit card company and now I am letting that credit card go because they sided with this horrible attorney. Terrible business practices, she is smart and cunning and conniving. BUT DO NOT PAY HER ANYTHING UNLESS YOU ARE 100% READY TO USE HER. She will gladly screw you out of your money with a smile on. I am currently self filing a lawsuit against her for the return of at least $1800.00 that she owes me per her written email that states she worked on my case overnight for 3 hours and that I could bring her a $1200 cashiers check and she would refund the balance.

I see a few people saying negative things about Karen and everyone is entitled to their opinions…read more Contracts are made for a reason and if you don't read the fine print that's on you, obviously you're inquiring her because you need help with a legal issue and you do get what you pay for. In my opinion she's the BEST attorney in the area, someone made a remark that she's a snake and cunning person maybe that's what it takes to win a specific case, hypothetically if that person hired her and had her case won she wouldn't be giving Karen a 1 star would she? She would be giving her 5 stars , just saying. Some of you reading these comments may be wondering why I'm sticking up for her, well I tell you, I went to 4 attorneys in Stuart and and wasted 10's of thousands over 9 years and not one attorney could get me divorced, it should have been easy my children were all grown and I gave my ex the house and everything in it and none of the 4 lawyers could get me divorced. My ex abused the the system with all types of bullsh** tactics, over 9 years . So Karen was recommended to me by a friend still living in Stuart, ( I'm in St Louis) I called her and yes she was straight to the point, told me she could get it done no problem, she told me what it would cost so I hired her, needless to say she got it done as she said she would, I hired her in February 2022 and was divorced August 5 2022. I couldn't be more pleased, the way I look at is, when she took my case she came to play chess not checkers, so if you need a an attorney that's super smart and isn't intimidated by anything she's a perfect fit.

James Ferraro is a true professional. He is aggressive, but compassionate, and did everything he…read moresaid he would do to fight for me and my children. Thanks to him, my divorce was concluded quickly and I have a manageable timesharing schedule, clear expectations from my ex, and financial security. I highly recommend James and his team at the Ferraro Law Group.

From the owner: The Ferraro Law Group is a boutique law firm practicing in the areas of: Marital & Family Law and…read moreCriminal Defense (including DUI, Drug Trafficking and Possession, Violation of Probation, and White Collar Crime, all dissolution of marriage, paternity, and post judgment actions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and specializing in complex financial matters involving business valuations, tax effected assets, lifestyle analysis, and complex equitable distribution). The attorneys of the Ferraro Law Group have lived and practiced law in the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches for more than four decades. We have earned and maintain a preeminent and distinguished reputation among our peers, former clients, and the judges in our community.

Christian Van Riper's knowledge of the law and court side manner are outstanding ! Where I would…read morelike to applause Mr. Van Riper, is his compassion and understanding when it comes to handling the sensitive nature of family cases. I appreciated his ability to keep me centered and focused during a very emotional time. I highly recommend him and his very courteous and helpful staff.

We found Van Riper and Nies through online reviews. We called and scheduled a consultation free of…read morecharge! Both were VERY helpful about the Florida court process and knowledgeable in all aspects of defense. Coming from Texas we were not familiar with the Florida Judicial system. My husband and I were very discouraged and upset by the false charges against him. Christian and Tim's knowledge of the Criminal Florida court system and investigative skills truly pulled us through a very difficult situation. They were extremely helpful and efficient in resolving questions that we had. I was surprised by their accessibility. Anytime we had a question, and trust me we had many, they responded quickly. I truly had begun to doubt the judicial system, but they stepped up explained the process and plainly described our options and outcomes. Our stress levels were exponentially reduced by their representation. They never embellished the truth or gave us "false promises". We clearly knew what we were up against and that honesty and forth right knowledge helped us take the right path during our case. I am proud to say that Van Riper and Nies helped us receive the appropriate/ justifiable "Not Guilty" ruling. Thank you Christian and Tim for your dedication to details, and vested interest in our case! I would recommend you both to anyone!!

We retained Mr. Gufford to represent us during a medical crisis in our family. He and his…read moreparalegal, Sheryl, acted swiftly to protect us and keep us safe. We are very grateful. It turned out that this wasn't "their first rodeo" with the facility I had been admitted too. It was a nightmare. Thank you so much. EC

Mr Gufford, is a bad lawyer. He comes across as caring and compassionate ONLY until you give him…read moremoney, and then he is unresponsive and doesn't do what is in the best interests of the client. In my case he did nothing - but kept the money. Literally nothing - other than file a 'notice of appearance'. I fired him after a month into the case and he kept 100% of the retainer money which was $8100. My story: My wife's sister is 74 years old suffers from dementia and was in a divorce from her husband of 27 years. She gets 700 a month in social security, was abused by her husband and about to be homeless on the street, from a very badly structured settlement she agreed to though coercion. I hired Gufford to get her bad settlement agreement re-negotiated. He did literally nothing. I contacted the opposing party myself and by threatening litigation they agreed to modify the settlement agreement. I then asked Gufford to finalize the NEW settlement agreement. Again nothing. He never responded to me, and more days went by. As anyone knows who has ever negotiated anything, when parties agree to a settlement, you need to move quickly to "seal the deal". Again, Gufford could care less about it. He had his money. When I did finally reach him in a phone call... he barely remembered what the facts of the case were, and I had to explain to him what I wanted him to do, which was contact the Petitioner's representatives and finalize the agreement. Guess what happened next - NOTHING. He never picked up the phone or contacted them. Another week goes by and the opposition changed their mind and started adding more things to the deal. By this time after all this lost momentum, I was completely frustrated and realized I had made a gigantic mistake hiring Gufford. He is not only a bad lawyer, but he also doesn't care one iota about his client. So, I fired him. He still has all my retainer money and after numerous requests has not make one effort to return any of it. I plan on filing a complaint with the State bar and will next hire a Attorney to go after him that specializes in unethical lawyer cases.

I am very happy with Steger Law and staff. why go anywhere else…read moreLori Steger is a very powerful attorney

Absolutely the worst experience in my life you will never get attention or care for your case, she…read moredoes not put any effort into getting justice for single moms during divorce and only talked about herself the entire time during mediation. Waste of time and money.

WARNING: Avoid Lisa Batts & Stuart Law Group - Unethical and Untrustworthy…read more Hiring Lisa Batts from Stuart Law Group in Stuart, Florida was the worst decision I made during my divorce. She promised strong representation and fair billing, but what I received was negligence, dishonesty, and a complete lack of care. Lisa failed to communicate, showed no preparation, gave false and misleading information about opposing counsel, and left me unprotected throughout the case. She terminated our attorney-client relationship after finding discrepancies in her billing and she then had the audacity to sue me for additional fees--despite having already overbilled me for work she never completed or even authorized. This wasn't just poor service--it was borderline legal malpractice. Her conduct was unethical, predatory, and could be in direct violation of the Florida Bar's rules of professional conduct. If you're searching for a family law attorney in Stuart, FL--especially for a divorce case--I strongly urge you to look elsewhere. Lisa Batts and Stuart Law Group will overpromise, underdeliver, and exploit you at your most vulnerable. I am speaking out so others don't fall into the same trap. This review is your warning and Yes, Lisa Batts has a documented history of disciplinary action by the Florida Bar. In 2013, the Florida Supreme Court suspended her license for 90 days, effective October 8, 2013, and placed her on probation for three years. This disciplinary action was due to significant trust account violations, including a shortage of approximately $10,000, primarily resulting from erroneous transfers by her bookkeeper. The Bar's audit revealed that Batts failed to maintain the minimum required trust accounting records, did not follow mandatory trust accounting procedures, and inadequately supervised her bookkeeper's handling of the trust account. Further details can be found in the official Supreme Court of Florida disposition order: Additionally, her disciplinary history is noted on her Avvo profile: Given this history, it's crucial for potential clients to be aware of her past professional conduct when considering legal representation. -- Lawrence S.

She beyond sucks. Don't trust her! She couldn't even get my husband's retirement fund right (Never…read moregot my part, yep, she fucked it up)! I had to flee him! Twenty dollars, two kids, and a protective order! He's a millionaire, I got trashed, the judge got eradicated from the county, and my ex-husband won! (We had nothing, because Lisa is inept!, or WAS PAID OFF) I had to claim bankruptcy, while HE BOUGHT TWO HOMES AND A 66 FT YACHT! Thanks, Lisa, you POS! Anyone else have this problem with LISA BATTS? Oh look, it's not only me! This happened over 20 years ago, she's not getting any better!