First 8500 bucks I believe it cost. Final outcome no Mother's day,Fathers Day plans.Parents birthday's not included , summer plans, other than week on week off,but not who gets First week More trouble and stress not worth the money. Things an experience lawyer would catch and bring to the attention before final draft. Instead of just sending papers to read and explain, but wait that cost more. read more

This is unfortunately my second time going to Lauren and her entire legal team has been great and always very responsive and helpful when it comes to dealing with the legal issues and challenges I may face. I will not go to anyone else because she did such a great job the first time that I trust her fully with any case I may need to bring to her. She is also very supportive with providing information and helping me to understand some of the legal processes and terms I may have difficulty understanding. The customer service in all is amazing and the way they approach their clients cases. She is also very reasonable with pricing but overall such a great attorney which you can't compare anywhere else in Reno. I'll forever continue bringing any case and all to her and her legal team. Thank you again for all your hard work! Very appreciative! read more

I've worked with Megan for 8 years! She gives excellent advice, and is very strategic. Our latest situation is nuanced, emotional, and difficult. She stays the course and is with you until the end! read more

You would be better off calling Saul!!! Wish I would have read reviews on Google before paying a retainer to this group. Seems to be a trend of horrible customer service, questionable billing practices, and incompetency. There is a lack of professionalism and they are combative when questioned. I was literally told I received invoices that I never received because the attorney handling the preparation of my decree received them. That on top of their invoices saying "Medication"instead of "Mediation", didn't know a lawyer could charge for medication? That's just an example of this firms inability to produce a professional document. The first rendition of the document they produced didn't even have my Ex's name correct, first or last name. Oh and don't laugh or smile at their ignorance, they will accuse you of being hostile. Don't waste your time or money with this group like I did. read more

I worked with Lauren Berkich as a client for 2+ years. She was incredible. My case was drama filled and I had little chance of winning custody and relocation. Lauren was by my side for every step. She was honest and kind about expectations, but she never implied that she was going to give up on me. She provided amazing insight into the local legal culture. It truly felt like a partnership. In the end, my case won against all odds. I am forever grateful. ps her rates are very reasonable and worth every penny. read more

I attempted to come back on as a client but was quickly shut down as they no longer had time for me after spending $15,000 with the firm a little over a year ago. The staff was outright rude about the whole situation. It is extremely hard to make the phone call to a law firm for a divorce to begin with. You should not be made to feel bad about yourself on top of it all. But that's what this firm will do. Ultimately, I sought out some other referrals and am now with Kenton Karrash at Surratt Law and I am very happy with the service and expertise. read more

If you're looking for good, responsible divorce representation, keep looking. I hired this firm based on all these good YELP reviews. Divorce is a terrible, emotional time. You need a firm that listens. You need people that can empathize and explain the process. The people at this firm have all the degrees and mediation training certificates, but they are very insensitive to their clients. First, after your $300 consult (paid in advance), no one at the firm will talk to you unless you give them $8,000 up front. Desperate for representation, I got them the $8,000 via my ATM card. Oh, they had to charge me a $300+ ATM processing fee for for paying cash. We had to wait a few days until the full amount was in the bank. They wouldn't talk to me when the first $4200 was already in their bank, they waited for the next $3800 before starting. If your balance goes lower than $3,000? You guessed it, work stops until you get them more money. I told them my wife filed a fictitious Temporary Restraining Order (TPO) to get me out of the house (she changed the locks) and could they help me with the upcoming hearing? The answer was no for three reasons. One, everyone in the office was on vacation. Two, that would require a whole separate retainer structure. Three, they really were not that interested. So, I represented myself at the hearing and won easily, the TPO was immediately dismissed. Then came my experience with Megan Lucey and Megan Dowd. My attorney Meghan Lucey couldn't talk to me, she was always busy, so all my work was with Megan Dowd, the paralegal. I was upset on a call one day and Megan said I raised my voice (trust me, it wasn't that bad) while recounting my divorce frustration, and that was not allowed. I apologized but the law firm put me on "probation." Not to worry, Megan Dowd didn't last at the firm. I sent her some emails and soon there were no replies. Finally Megan Lucey the attorney said Megan Dowd was no longer there. No explanation. So the person who knew my whole story was now gone in the middle of my case. Anyways, bottom line, I spent $13,000 over four months with this firm and they couldn't even get my personal effects out of the house. They couldn't get me my coat, my computer or even my printer. I work for myself! I would finally get access to my separate property months later through another attorney. They couldn't even get me to the Case Management Conference. Here's why men should especially stay away from this firm. They don't like representing men. That's my impression. Megan wrote a rude email to me saying that I take up all her time, but according to my records, the total for four months representation from her was a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes! All the rest of the time involved working with her paralegal. Two, talking with their paralegals, if you're a man, they already believe you're going to pay alimony. It's not whether or not you'll pay alimony, it's how much and for how long. If you're an older man like me, they related a story of how they they got one guy not being able to retire because they represented his wife and are making him work his retirement years to pay alimony. Nice. I also found it unprofessional that my attorney, Megan Lucey, insinuated that my friend that was helping me with my divorce was really my "girlfriend" as she put it. (that's right, in quotes, in the email). After that email (she refused to get on the phone with me) she asked me to go find other legal representation. I pulled the plug shortly after that, then had to make numerous phone calls to get my balance from Berkich Lucey refunded. Everytime I called their front desk, the woman acted like she never heard my name or voice before, it reminded me of Twilight Zone episode. Anyway, that was my experience. I have all the rude, curt emails from Megan Lucey regarding my case. Just send me a note and I'll send you the complete PDF file. Attorneys love to have proof to substantiate their case, well, I have it. If you're looking for a great divorce attorney, I would totally recommend Monica Caffaratti. She's located in Reno too. Her and her staff are amazing, they explain everything, you get fast responses, they are amazingly efficient. I can't say enough good things about them. read more

I worked with Ms. Berkich for my divorce, and she handled the case with the utmost professionalism. Right away, I could tell my future was in good hands. She made the legal parts as simple as they could be, freeing me up to deal with all the emotional baggage. I hope I'll never need legal services again, but if I do, I know who to call. read more

I worked closely with Sarah white and all the wonderful staff at Berkich Lucey Law Group. I think that they were helpful and well versed in the custody process, I had a million questions and always received a quick and thorough reply. Because of their hard work, and Sarah's determination, I got much more than I ever could have dreamed when the case closed. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of family law services. Thank you Sarah and staff! read more

Amazing staff! They Really care about the clients, and are truly amazing attorneys! Wouldn't trust my family in the hands of anyone else!

I suppose if you have the money to keep going back and forth by repeating what you wanted out of your final settlement agreement, this might be the place for you. However I didn't, instead they went through $1500 of my retainer making phone calls to me, and redundantly going over everything we had already discussed, to say I felt taken advantage of after the first couple invoices would be an understatement. read more

It is never "fun" when you need to engage the services of an attorney, especially when it involves family issues and children. Our experience with the Berkich Lucey Law Group made the need for legal help much easier. The entire team from the very first interaction was exceptional. They are professional, kind, ethical, and delivered exactly what was promised. The compassion shown sets them apart from other legal service providers I have worked with in the past. I highly recommend Lauren and her entire team! As much as like the team and miss engaging with them, I hope I don't have to see them in the near future!! LOL. However, when we need legal counsel in the future, we will definitely hire them again. Thank you Berkich Lucey Team!! read more

Not someone who cares about their client. When you're going to charge $150 for initial consultation fee you should be prepared and read the case before client comes to your office and not during the meeting. Attorney didn't even know my name and put my name wrong in final court papers ‍ And they are fast to take your money but took over a month to get the refund. Just not impressed with service, you're just another number to them read more

I would recommend Berkich Family Law to anyone! Family law matters are so emotional and Lauren and Kelly were always there to "talk me through" all of the nastiness and harassment that came from the other side. They kept me grounded and focused on what I needed to do for my kids in my post-decree nightmare. I am so grateful for everything they have done! Now that it's all over, I am so happy I made that first phone call. read more

Berkich Lucey Law Group supported me through a prenuptial agreement all the way through a nasty divorce with my now ex-husband. Divorce can be such a traumatizing and life altering event, so having the support of not only family and friends, but also a strong legal team is so important. Lauren and Megan not only made me feel heard and supported, but they were able to guide me throughout this process so seamlessly, allowing me to focus more on processing my emotions of divorce as opposed to stressing out about the legal implications as they handled everything for me. I wouldn't have made it through my divorce without their help and I highly recommend coming to this law firm. I was so terrified at first to even book an appointment with an attorney as this is my first time doing so, and Lauren and Megan put me at ease and also normalized my experience of divorce, which meant so much to me! Amazing ladies and I am so thankful to have had their support. read more

I hired Megan four years after my divorce for a custody issue between my ex and I. I called her office crying and spoke to Ashley (paralegal) and she was so kind and compassionate, she was able to get me a phone consult immediately with Megan. After I hired Megan she hit the floor running, She answered every email and phone call quickly. There were some days that the only person I felt safe enough to talk to and unfortunately for Megan take out my feelings on were Megan but she always responded with truth, purpose and grace. She always made me feel like a priority. She is a friend, counselor, teacher, and the greatest advocate for my kids and I. Megan gave me hope in a hopeless situation, she gave me a voice when I felt like I had none. Megan proved her wonderful awesomeness over and over!! She is a badass and amazed me every time we interacted. My ex is a bully who uses fear as a weapon, Megan was able to disable his weapon and beat up my bully! legally of course.. Her office staff also is just as kind and efficient as she is! I am forever thankful to these girls. Megan is a hero to me and my kids! Thank you. read more

Lauren Berkich and her team are great to work with. They understood our issues and have communicated all along the way - providing knowledge and guidance. If you need excellent representation, someone who knows all sides of the law, and someone who stays focused on your needs I highly recommend Berkich Family Law. read more

I hired Berkich Law to represent me after spending a small fortune with a different law firm for over a year. I have spent much less with Berkich Law and I feel I have definitely had a more reasonable appropriate and competent representation. A friend of mine who was also represented by Berkich law recommended Lauren to me and I was highly impressed with how she is straight forward who will tell you the truth upfront and will not waste your time and money. My dealings with her staff have been incredibly helpful and respectful. I have been fully taken care of and I continue to be taken care of by a knowledgeable and capable attorney. Having a wonderful competent attorney is irreplaceable when dealing with tough emotional family law situations. As an educated medical professional I recommend with full competence Lauren Berkich for your family law needs. read more