I contacted Debra Ackerman for an uncontested divorce in late 2025 and I was very pleased with her…read morework. Everything was conducted by email and Zoom, so that was a relief, and the divorce was finalized by the end of the year. Her fee was quite reasonable, too.

Attorney Ackerman was recommended to me by a colleague. I advised him that I was going through a…read moredivorce and needed representation. We had a phone consultation and I immediately knew that she was the Attorney that I needed. Attorney Ackerman was very knowledgeable, kind, assertive and pleasure to work with. Attorney Ackerman made me feel like my case was the only case she had for almost a year. Attorney Ackerman assisted me with retaining my most important assets. I highly recommend Attorney Ackerman you will NOT regret it. Regards Kenneth Boone

Exorbitant fees and subpar results. She did not deliver and left my fiancee with a huge bill.read more

I just wrapped up my divorce and received everything that I had asked for all because my lawyer,…read moreTammy Begun, fought for my case as if it were her own divorce. She can be very aggressive when it comes to defending against accusations and other lies. Our case was put together in a manner that there was no way that we would have lost because her timelines were sharp, she paid attention to details that were overlooked such as dates, times, and even emails that may have seemed irrelevant. I went from having just 50% legal custody and no physical custody of 2 girls to receiving 50/50 legal and physical along with a favorable custody schedule that worked for everyone. She really does care and she listens to everything that you have to say, which I really appreciated someone taking the time to do and to retain all of the information given. If you are dealing with a tough spouse who is being unreasonable and difficult, Tammy is your lawyer. Everyone that helped me out through this time told me that I chose well and that she is the only lawyer that they would ever use if they had to divorce and now I see why. Very happy with the outcome of my divorce, it could have been a lot worse.

I spent way more time and effort to select my divorce lawyer than I ever did to choose my (now ex)…read morehusband. I did extensive online research. I read tons of testimonials. I even listened to divorce podcasts and took notes. On paper, Geraldine Hess stood out among the other divorce lawyers I considered because she is Fellow of the Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and her practice is 100% focused on family law. In practice, Geraldine Hess ended up being an advocate I could TRUST to help me navigate through one of the worst times in my life. I liked working with Geraldine because she was always tactful and professional, but at the same time, she never sugar coated anything or tip toed around difficult things that needed to be said or done. I loved that she was so straightforward and honest, while also being fair and kind. I also really appreciated how tough Geraldine was, both mentally and emotionally. I don't mean that she was a junk yard bull dog with a spiked collar and a loud bark. I mean that nothing surprised her or shocked her or threw her off her game. If my husband had set himself on fire while on the witness stand, Geraldine would probably have to stifle a yawn. Beyond that, Geraldine was organized, reliable, and responsive, as were her assistants. She ran a tight ship, and I knew that she would never let anything fall through the cracks. During my divorce, I ended up needing a criminal lawyer and then a contract lawyer. Geraldine referred me to two excellent attorneys who were both trustworthy and excellent in their fields. Geraldine Hess has my highest recommendation. I hope never to get divorced again, but if I did, I would call Geraldine right away.

Geraldine Hess is highly responsive and thorough in consideration of the financial and personal…read moreneeds of myself and my children. After interviewing several attorneys, I chose Geraldine for her expert negotiating skills and "even hand". What Geraldine provided to me exceeded my expectations. She was careful to explain all of the implications in making decisions throughout my settlement negotiations. She raised concerns that I would not have otherwise considered, and am thankful for that awareness, as it has protected me in my financial future, and my relationship with my children. She was keenly aware of how to specifically negotiate with the other party, and was tough when necessary. She was always mindful of what was in the best interest of my children. The rates for Hess Family Law were very reasonable. I was apprised of what the possible expenses could be when facing different choices on course of action. I highly recommend Hess Family Law.

Geoff Platnick as one of the finest Family Law attorneys that I have worked with. I admire all…read moreaspects of his approach to a case. Geoff is thorough in every aspect of his case preparation. He ensures that his client is ready to be deposed and to face cross examination, and he discusses his questioning of others with his client and experts. Geoff knows how to disagree without being disagreeable and is ready to take on any sort of opposition. He is a go to guy on high profile cases or any case.

Geoff is a great lawyer. I really enjoyed working with him. He is approachable, understanding,…read moreand very knowledgeable. He makes his client feel comfortable communicating with him. He would make the time for his client when they are was worried, frustrated, and in need to communicate. He is a good listener and he gave good advise. He would look out for his client's best interest. I highlight recommends Geoff Platnick as the lawyer for divorce and family law.

Cohen & Hertz were quick to respond via my Yelp request for a consultation. We set an appointment…read morethe next day and had a very candid discussion about my case. Cohen & Hertz unfortunately didn't cover the area of law my case required.

I am the P/R for our family's estate court case. I contacted Mr. Hertz, in March 2021, to see if he…read morewould be interested in my wishes to retain him as my Legal Rep., with respect to serving as my counsel with regards, to my petition for probate regarding my father's estate. During the past (4) years, that I have worked alongside him, I can truly say that it has been a Blessing! He represented my dad, as one of his guardians during his brief stay in the Stoddard Nursing Home, before his passing in Jul 2020. As my retainer, Mr. Hertz was always there for me, and at no time, never too busy to respond back when I needed him! He was always kind, polite, and extremely professional regardless of the situation! He is a bonified (5) star counsel that I, highly recommend! Thank you, Sir!

I was referred to this firm by my friend when I told her how anxious and concerned I was to file a…read morechapter 7 bankruptcy. I had previously had consultations with other firms that were too expensive or too dismissive to work with. But working with Stephanie on my case I felt much more at ease and felt like the fees were a fair value. Stephanie was a delight to speak to and helped me understand all the paperwork and logistics of the process. She was so excellent to work with and was always on top of the due dates and was very responsive to my emails. The whole filing process with this firm was as straightforward as my friend had described!

Richard is great on his feet…read more If you have a case you need to win, he's your man.

A trusting and dedicated lawyer is hard find, but I was blessed to have Ms. Lay working on my case…read more She was always available to walk me through the entire legal process. Her dedication, commitment, and hard work led to my case being dismissed. I highly recommend her for any of your legal needs. I've never met a more approachable attorney at a fair price. She really deserves way more than what she charges, but ever cent is worth it.

From the owner: The Lay Law Office is a full service legal practice in Rockville, Maryland committed to providing…read morehigh quality legal representation in criminal law, traffic law, family law, and civil litigation throughout the State of Maryland, including Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Frederick County, Howard County, and Anne Arundel County. When you hire the Lay Law Office, rest assured that you will be prioritized and fought for every step of the way. Our attorneys are in court daily and we offer unbeatable client service, carefully listening to your needs and concerns to provide the strongest legal counsel for the best possible outcome.

Jim helped my wife and I get our marriage based green card! To say our case was complicated would…read morebe an understatement, 20 years of very complex history and thousands of documents. Jim still took our case, helped us put together an extremely well prepared packet for our case, and attended our interview with us. We were immediately approved the same day, it was wonderful, 5/5. Highly recommend.

I found Jim through my employer's legal benefits service as my then fiancé and I sought advice on…read moreimmigration options. We initially met via Zoom and he was very knowledgeable, kind, and straightforward when reviewing our options. We moved forward with the K1 visa and then Adjustment of Status (green card) processes with Jim. He was thorough, meticulous, compassionate, and communicative throughout 2.5yrs it took from applying for the K1 visa to receiving my husband's green card. I am in social media groups with people going through the same process from the same country, and my experience was much smoother than most, even with providing less evidence than what was stressed as necessary in the groups. Jim eased our anxieties with his reassurance and we felt confident that he had our best interest at heart due to the support he provided along the way. His services proved to be invaluable for my husband and I and we will continue to use his services in the future should a need arise. We are more than grateful to have found Jim and highly recommend his services to anyone looking for immigration support!

Brendon is a very attentive lawyer and he has been very responsive to every of my question. He is…read morealso very knowledgeable and professional

I absolutely made the right decision when I hired Attorney Brandon Bernstein to handle my divorce…read morecase, which was extraordinarily complex. Attorney Bernstein and his team worked very hard to get me what I deserved. He was very diligent with his work throughout the case. He always showed up prepared for all my court appointments and always kept me up to date with what was going on with my case. My case went to trial and it took nearly three years to finalize my divorce and child custody battle. Had he not fought very hard for me, putting in many long hours and paying attention to every detail, and adopting smart strategies and advising me along the way, I would not have been able to get sole legal custody of all my children. Moreover, Attorney Bernstein always checked in with me on a regular basis to just make sure that my children and I were doing okay. He was very personable, compassionate and always answered my calls when I needed to get a hold of him. I feel extremely fortunate to have had him and his team behind me all the way. Terry Silver Spring, MD

For over four years, I have had the pleasure to work with Nancy Farren and Jane Rodgers. Jane has…read morebeen my primary contact at the firm, and someone who has wholeheartedly earned my trust. A consummate professional who is articulate with the keyboard and in the courtroom, Jane is a gem of a human being when it comes to navigating difficult circumstances that require legal support. Jane is a great listener, who continually asks insightful questions, has a knack for getting to the facts and developing sound judgments often based on information that is incomplete or sometimes contradictory. A master tactician, Jane knows how to steer proceedings and negotiations effectively and she is highly creative when crafting closing arguments that are persuasive and compelling. Jane Rodgers has taught me a great deal about the nature of professionalism, about how to stick with a client and offer genuine and meaningful support and how to always keep sight of the end goal while enduring the inevitable bumps along the way. If you are looking for a legal practitioner who is empathetic, insightful, knowledgeable, honest and deeply committed to her work, look no further than Jane Rodgers. I cannot recommend her work highly enough.

Jane Rodgers was exactly what I wanted and didn't know I could find! I didn't want a cut throat…read morelawyer but one that would get the job done with out bulling the other party. She was perfect! Every up and down she was there, gently directed me when I was ready to give in, always quick to address my concerns, and very kind and compassionate. She was heaven sent!! I have recommended her to friends who needed a family/ divorce lawyer and like me couldn't be happier! I hope to never need her services again but wouldn't think to go elsewhere. Thank you Jane!