Helped me out with estate planning, walked me through the ins and outs of wills & probate to make…read moreinformed decisions about how best to set things up. Great advice, prompt answers to questions. Will absolutely be reaching out again.

I reached out to Alex for prenuptial support and while I am not complete with the process, Alex was…read moresuper quick with responding and answered all my questions. I really appreciate his kindness as this is all new to me. I will be reaching out again once things are more finalized on my end. Great value and great service!

I wish I could get divorced all over again just to do it with Alice. A really great mediator and I…read morewill definitely be sending her my co-founder disputes in the future. She helped me mediate skillfully with my co-parent. Highly recommended.

Alice Shikina is a mediator with incredible professionalism and knowledge in the mediation process…read more Divorce is hard. Getting to a settlement agreement is even harder! Alice was very perceptive which helped us avoid direct conflict and stay focused on a settlement. When she perceived tension, Alice was able to use her process of breakout rooms to let us individually voice our positions with her and then she would go back and forth with us when discussions all together were not working. She was successful in achieving our goal on agreeing on a settlement that we both could work with despite the animosity we initially felt about what we each wanted. We were able to do this in only two sessions- such a relief! She also helped us avoid the exorbitant cost, time and stress we would have experienced if we had to go through a court process. I highly recommend her as a mediator. Thank you Alice!

I cannot recommend working with David Worsham enough. I was going through one of the most…read morechallenging periods of my life, and he guided me through my divorce with professional efficiency and a very honest, down-to-earth candor that really grounded me. I've referred others to him who have had the same experience and still reference him to this day.

I came to Meakin's Law after representing myself for divorce but experiencing a lot of on-going…read moreproblems with custody. I'm leaving out much of the context needed to convey my appreciation for Meakins Law, and Brook in particular, but if you're reading this, you already have a sense of where I was in my life. Now that we are past all of that and my kids are happy and doing well in school, I cannot adequately express my appreciation for Brook's kindness, depth, wisdom and presence. Knowing that she had my back if I needed her help was a source of comfort and strength and patience that without doubt made my co-parenting (and even just my parenting) better. I've been able to maintain healthy boundaries with my-ex without fear of retaliation. I've had more patience owing to less stress & fear. My point is the value and benefit of having her at my side cannot be overstated, and it extended far beyond the filings and courtroom.

I wish I had a glowing review to leave for Robert. He is a nice guy and I believed in mediation…read morewhen I first entered his office. Unfortunately, Robert was not skilled in handling difficult high-conflict personalities like my ex. Robert allowed my ex to burn up half of our retainer making phone calls directly to him. Yes, I was billed for many many calls my ex made to Robert without me. We got nowhere in our mediation but spent close to $10,000 and it often didn't seem like there was an adult in the room guiding us when things broke down (I gave this feedback to Robert after my ex fired him). I was at a party in Berkeley during this process and a woman gasped when I said I was working with Terris. "Save your money," she said, slipping another mediator's card into my hand. I would say the same thing if I met you at a party. Save your money.

My ex-wife and I went to Robert at a time when it was likely we were going to end up in court. A…read morefriend recommended him. Robert was nothing less than a godsend. He knows exactly what he's doing and was able to deal with a huge range of issues with real strength and aplomb. Neither of us ended up feeling bullied or excluded from the process. He broke things down into small pieces so that we could find our way through to a satisfactory resolution. It wasn't easy, but with his help we were successful. I am deeply grateful to Robert for helping me through this phase of my life. He was worth every penny and probably saved me a huge sum of money, in addition to brushing aside an enormous amount of acrimony. Kudos to Robert Terris. You'll be lucky if he's your guy.

Camille worked with me from 2021 until my divorce was finalized in 2024. She was referred to me…read morethrough another attorney during the lockdown pandemic times and was a good fit for my situation. Through these trying times, Camille provided excellent advice, was responsive, and kept me on track through the entire process. Camille has very direct but easy going manner that gave me confidence she could manage my needs and emotions, though we never met face to face. She is on point, prepared, and sticks to schedules. There is a lot to be said for entrusting someone with your life situation-ship and never having met them in person. This was the unfortunate life conditions of the lockdown COVID pandemic...Camille is truly unique in this manner.

I had a consultation with Camille about a divorce a few months ago, as well as several phone…read moreconversations. Because it was uncontested and my ex and I had already worked everything out between ourselves she informed us of a route that would be much cheaper, which we followed and which worked out smoothly. I was impressed by her honesty in that, as well as her compassion and professionalism. It was obvious that she knows the ins and outs of her work very well, and is a pleasure to deal with. I have since reached out to ask about her services for another matter, and while she doesn't offer those services, she took the time to provide some resources that were quite helpful. I've recommended her to a couple of family friends, and if I was in the market for her services she would be my first choice!

Amanda is a bad ass. She was a recommendation from a previous lawyer, Tuan law, who went on leave…read more I only had a 1 hour stipulation and most lawyers , like Bill Parks, wanted a $10,000 retainer -- but she was super cool & said she'd help me fill out the documents. She even encouraged me to do it myself and save the $400, but ultimately her expertise on the forms was worth it. She was honest , quick, knew what she was doing & super helpful. I appreciate lawyers like her and wish there were more.

Amanda is an extremely professional and deliberate attorney. She took my case with a lot of…read moreunknowns and guided me through the whole process, helped to find reasonable balance between saving my time and money. I really appreciate how she handled all the drama and stayed calm and professional. Also she is very honest and modest person (in contrast to what we all believe lawyers are), and at the same time - she is a fighter and will have your back in the court! And finally, I want to agree with others, who left review - Amanda always protects client interest first, even if it means less profit for her, personally. This is an amazing quality and I will always be grateful to Amanda for her help!

Larry helped my former husband and me gracefully navigate our divorce without the antagonism (and…read moreexpense!) of litigation. If you think his rates are "too expensive" do the math for what litigation will cost when two lawyers are involved ($$$$) who label your spouse as the enemy and wage a war against them. (At the cost of mental health and well-being. Both yours and theirs and that of your children.) If you seek peace and grace and ultimately a friendly relationship with your former spouse, then please consider Larry. My ex and I are co-parents and friends. Our work with Larry, though not easy, has equipped us with the ability to work through stuff that comes up without blowing up our connection, and keeping the best interests of the kids in the forefront. Highly recommend!

Larry really knows how to approach the delicate conversations around mediating a separation. Do to…read moreour limited financial complications I initially questioned what service I was paying for, but once I saw how effectively he was at facilitating a conversation between me and my ex, I realized the value of his service. Larry really know the business of mediation and also has the legal background to advise what would be the outcome if the issue at had was with a judge to decide.

Ariel represented and guided me through a collaborative divorce. Throughout the entire process she…read morewas professional, reliable, patient and communicative.She was compassionate and supportive through a very difficult and emotional process. Ariel understands the nuances and challenges of this major life transition and has the tools, both her own, and referrals to other specialists, to represent her clients to fullest extent. Whenever an issue arises I know I will get excellent advice or representation if needed. I highly recommend Ariel for any type of family law issue that needs mediating and representation.

Ariel was extremely professional, prompt with replies, and quick with communication throughout our…read moreDivorce process. We had a bit of a complicated case for various tax reasons, and she got us through it while explaining every step of the way. I really appreciate the way she ran our negotiation meetings and guides us through the process. In then end, I'm glad we went the mediation route with Ariel.

Michelle has guided me through an extremely complex custody case and made progress at every step…read more She has an amazing memory, recalling details from months earlier and using them when they mattered most. She's also excellent on the spot, quick to adapt and make strong decisions in court. She is the most empathetic lawyer I've ever met - and is so safe to reveal anything to. Another outstanding trait is her integrity -- when she had a medical procedure, she made sure my child was protected by referring me to the best lawyer to stand in for her. Michelle is both ethical and effective, and she turned my case around 100%.

I worked with Paul Thorndal and wholeheartedly recommend him…read more I received surprise contact from my ex and was overwhelmed with how to handle our assets. Paul was understanding, calm, and kind and gave me such confidence that we could figure out a solution. We were able to resolve matters quickly and my stress melted away knowing I had someone great on my side.

I prefer to call him Robert because I respect him so much even though he prefers to go by Bob. A…read moretrue Oracle, gentleman and human being, who will push aside his personal life to make sure your urgent family situation (missing children!) is addressed -- even on Christmas Day. My wife physically assaulted me while on a court-ordered a EPO and then abducted my children the week before Christmas for a month. Bob spent four hours during Christmas Day with me laying out everything I would need to know and he was later proved to be 100% accurate on every single word that came out of his mouth. Bob is truly a nice guy. I don't think he'll ever retire because he loves what he does and he provides such a strong value to the local families who urgently need his expertise navigating the challenging family court situation often for the first time. I tried to find an attorney several days before Christmas and the entire industry was out of service until the second week of January. I believe my wife took my children that week specifically to make it very challenging for me, but Bob stepped up and saved the day in a huge way. I could ramble on for hours about how Bob and Carolyn are consummate professionals, and how they changed my perspective on family lawyers. Bob and Carolyn secured 50% parental access for me within three weeks. The opposing firm told my wife to run away with our kids after removing them from the home and was using every tactic in the book, but Bob played hardball in the most professional way during the most important time in my entire life. He stepped up like an athlete during the Olympics and I forever will love Bob.

Bob Goodman and his associate Carolyn Pettifer worked hard to help secure my community property…read moreinterest in my ex-wife's pension. It took a while but thanks to Carolyn's persistence we were finally able to get the matter resolved. Without her efforts I would never have been joined to my ex-wife's pension because the divorce was 28 years ago and the original court's order was not carried out due to pre-digital record keeping snafus. I'm also very grateful to Bob for helping me navigate through a very challenging time in my marriage. He is extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable and I recommend him and Carolyn to anyone contemplating a divorce or other family law matter.