Ms. Ely is tough, and a bit intimidating, but she tends to win her cases in court. Highly…read morerecommended. Just don't expect any soothing soap or sympathy from Ms. Ely, 'cause that's not her personality.

UPDATE: I got what I…read morewanted and what I KNEW was in the best interest of my children. I thought it was settled, nope. My Ex filed again for the exact same thing, EXACT same thing. I sent it over to Mike (this time, more irritated than worried). I KNOW I'm in good hands, I stressed alot less after having him. We finally appeared for the judge to decide if we need to go to trial again, Mike shut it down immediately. He was slick and smooth and knew exactly what to use. It was literally magic.No shit. I had to literally jump for joy once the court room's doors closed. Mike was happy that I was happy and I saw it right then and there, he gave a shit. Not only cause WE won but because he made his client happy. I've heard horror stories about Lawyers costing people an arm & a leg and still not being happy with results. That wasn't the case- Mike was very reasonable and honest. I appreciate that. He was very upfront about the costs of things and didn't bs around it. I'm VERY happy with what I received and it was worth every penny. He truly does provide quality service. All BS aside, Mike knows what he's doing. Stop stressing, make your life easier and just hire him. You WON'T regret it. I promise! Now understand this is in the courts hands and all depends on the mood the judge wakes up in but Mike is your best fucking chance. He will ALWAYS be my go to. ALWAYS. Thanks again Mike, for everything! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you

Forget any negative reviews concerning Mr. Daugherty. He handled 18 months legal work for me in a…read morechild custody/divorce case. First, Donald genuinely cares about his clients and focuses on getting the best results. Secondly, Donald is experienced. He's in that courtroom everyday and has a great predictability in how the judges think. Donald is very wise. While polite to his judicial adversaries, Donald does not cringe in tough situations. We're talking about a U.S. Army Lt. Colonel who survived the jungles of Vietnam. In a word, Donald wins. And his legal fees are reasonable. Donald doesn't not nickel and dime like many other lawyers. He'll give you a fee and all the courtroom appearances, phone calls, letters written, photo copies, etc. are under that umbrella. If you have a moment of pause on the legal fees, look at this way -what would be cost of judgements that don't go your way. Donald successfully thwarted opposing lawyer attempts for me to pay their client's legal fees. That alone save me tens of thousands of dollars. He won monetary judgements for me that I had not asked. What you're getting with Mr. Daugherty is client honesty, solid legal knowledge, and decades of daily courtroom experience. Donald cares about his clients and he wins. Donald is a rare, affordable super lawyer and you want this man representing you.

We are so glad we hired the Geller Law Group for our estate planning! They made the wills/trusts…read moreprocess so easy. It's uncomfortable to think about awful possibilities, but the wonderful GLG team got us through it. We feel confident and secure, knowing we are thoroughly prepared for the unexpected. A recent serious illness rocked our family, but one worry we didn't have was "what if" because we have a plan. We can't recommend the firm enough!

A difficult & abused feeling experience with this firm…read more I needed legal help to process the estate of my deceased mother. I ended up wasting six months and about $4K, paid in fees, with no outcome with Geller Law. I was first requested to have a mandatory paid initial consultation session to go over my legal help needed. I was introduced to Julie S. during this session. After describing my specific case & needs, she informed me that Geller Law can handle my case. What followed was months of emotional stress & redundant conversations with the staff of this firm that yielded no results. It became clear to me that they didn't know how to legally handle my case. Some staff members were argumentative & appeared trying to take advantage of this emotional situation for me. There were redundant conversations that I was later billed for. I concluded that this firm is not the choice that can handle my case professionally. I terminated my work with them. The new law firm I selected to handle my case turned out to be more knowledgeable for my case. And, more compassionate with me. The process was handled smoothly & professionally to completion.

After provide very specific details about and difficulties to ensure other parent follows agreed…read moreupon and court approved custody agreement. Their associate was unable to answer many or most the general or specific questions on how to update parental - custody rights in a previously written court custody document. Offer no advice on what legal options or protection for parent violating the custody agreement useable. Was told court custody document once approved by court can't be modified after 10 days. Not true. Associate seem to have minimal knowledge of parent custody state laws or process. Not very helpful at all did not seem interest in providing legal assistance. Very disappointed and unexpected outcome for seeking advice and legal recourse for child custody.

Worst decision I ever made…read more If you want a divorce lawyer that doesn't know the law, that doesn't have time for your case, that doesn't understand the impacts of divorce on veteran's benefits (despite "specializing" in military divorce), that cannot make a coherent argument, that won't even answer your emails when the court loses your divorce decree for a month...Then you should hire Jamel Rowe at Livesay & Myers. She is, in short, completely incompetent and her response to being overwhelmed by her job is to ignore her client. She gave me terrible advice from the beginning, mishandled the actual trial, was hoodwinked by opposing counsel either for lack of attention or incompetence or both. I finally had to make demands of her superiors to get a basic response when the court lost my divorce and no one knew what the judge's final decision was. Hiring Jamel Rowe of Livesay & Myers was probably the the most catastrophically bad decision I have ever made; one I will be paying for quite literally for the rest of my life.

Charles "Jody" Schumaker!!!!! on my way home i was saying Jody! Jody! Jody! lol He came off the…read moreelevator with this big box I was like what in the world. OMG he was so smooth with the trapping he got my ex lost in his lies. My ex eventually admitted to our agreement when his own attorney was questioning him. Me and Jody lol looked at each other like wtf. It got to a point I was embarrassed for him but then i thought nah. We each had less than an hour that was good for them because Charles was ready to mop the floor with him. Charles did his homework before the case he actually caught another lie while in court and went back up to question him about it. I am so so happy with the results. Put his name in Chatgpt lol. If you are looking for an attorney who is intelligent, organized, strategic, and truly prepared to fight for you in court, I would absolutely recommend Charles Shumaker.

Robert Miller was the worst. I wasted money and time with him representing me. I collected majority…read moreof the information and received outrageous charges to voth him and Owen. According to other reviews, Mr. Van Smith definitely knew before February of Mr. Miller's unsatisfactory representation. Why wasn't he addressed beforehand? Instead, money was adding up for services that weren't received. I blame the firm as well as Mr. Miller.February was when I reported Mr.Miller lack of interest and promptness of handling my case went unniticed in this firm. I will carry out my final decisions with Brian Fraser and hopefully this will be completed promptly.

Found her on the fly for custody court in Virginia from Texas. This woman means business & single…read morehandedly saved my life!! Was prompt, organized, & most importantly very successful in my elongated custody case in the tough common wealth law system of Virginia. 2017-2022 SHE NEVER LOST!!! I was sure all odds were against me being a young Black man attempting to win custody of my mixed child from her colorless conservative mother & family.. Glory to GOD & may he continue to bless her & her awesome work. If you aren't trying to be represented in the BEST way please don't contact TNG!

Excellent, I called several firms to handle a contract review - either my case was too small or…read moretheir price once too high! I sent a request online to TNG Legal, they responded with in 3 hours, set up a consult with one of their attorneys. Within 24 hours I had a video conference with the attorney emailed my document for review and had it back within a few days with changes that where to my benefit - the way the contract was originally written (if) a dispute arose it would have whipped out a small business like mine! Thank you so much Tonya Penn and the rest of the TNG Legal team for taking care of small businesses like mine! #the #very #best

It is difficult to put into words how grateful I am for Mary Elizabeth White and the work she did…read moreon my behalf. During one of the most painful and challenging seasons of my life -- a long and exhausting custody battle that ultimately went all the way to the Virginia Court of Appeals -- Mary Elizabeth stood beside me with strength, wisdom, and unwavering dedication. From the very beginning, she believed in my case and fought tirelessly to make sure my voice was heard. Family court can be incredibly overwhelming, especially when emotions are high and the stakes involve the well-being of your child. Mary Elizabeth handled every challenge with professionalism, intelligence, and confidence. What meant the most to me was not only her legal expertise but also her compassion. She understood that behind every case is a family and a person trying to hold their life together. During moments when I felt discouraged or afraid, she remained steady and determined, and her advocacy made all the difference. Because of her hard work and commitment, we prevailed in a case that helped protect my daughter's stability and future. I will always be grateful for the role she played during such an important chapter of my life. Mary Elizabeth White is not only an exceptional attorney but also a person of integrity who truly fights for her clients. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, dedicated, and compassionate advocate. See Mastoras v. Mastoras, Virginia Court of Appeals (June 10, 2008) With sincere gratitude, Rebecca Michael ~ Formally Rebecca Mastoras

This woman is an outstanding human being so it follows that she would be an amazing lawyer. Her…read moreability to focus and zero in on what needs to be done in the most timely fashion is a gift to behold . I have been working with Mary on local charitable efforts and her energy and optimism is contagious . I highly recommend her for any job she takes on and I trust her with my life

SUCH A WONDERFUL LADY AND ATTORNEY. Ms Barnes has met with my husband several times answering legal…read morequestions and giving advise. But not once charging him for her service as she stated " It was consultation". Neverless the meetings covered over 2 hours and we felt something was owed for him time but she refused. Her advise was not only appreciated but it highly contributed to our court case. Bottom line if your looking for an attorney with integrity, a sincere heart, and grit then I would highly recommend Mrs Barnes!