1 /5 R Fran: I hired Jill to represent me for my wife’s divorce against me. She seemed good at first, but later I found her to be unfocused, disorganized, and disinterested.
My exs lawyer was far better than Jill, and that didnt make me feel very good.
So, out of frustration, I had to hire a second attorney later in the process. He was an expert in divorce law, and he was the guy all my lawyer friends recommended. He was impressive and worked on my case with me behind the scenes, unbeknownst to Jill.
After hiring the second lawyer, I felt like I finally had an intelligent, honest, and wise advocate representing me, just what I thought a lawyer SHOULD be, especially during a VERY difficult time. Sadly, I didnt feel Jill was that kind of advocate for me.
In the end, I had to pay for 2 lawyers, but the second one, not Jill, really came to my rescue. He gave me intelligent advice and incredible emotional support. So, it was worth hiring him, both for financial equity in the divorce settlement, and for his support and understanding during a very difficult time for me and my ex.
The second lawyer was actually my first choice, but he didnt practice "collaborative law", which my ex wanted, and I had hoped for. He advised me to just finish out the process with Jill because it would save me money. He said he would review everything, and correct her mistakes and oversights, which he did. He earned his money many times over. Btw, he wants to remain anonymous, for professional reasons, so Ill respect that, and I won’t name him (but I really want to!!!)
I dont dislike Jill; I wish her the best. I debated whether to write this negative review, Ive never written one in the past, but I wanted to save other people from the pain that I experienced having her represent me in a divorce. I felt like it was three (the ex, her lawyer, and Jill) against one (me).
Perhaps she is better at prenuptial agreements and more straightforward legal matters, so you may be okay hiring her for those types of matters but Im not sure.
I hope this helps you in making a good decision when youre in a difficult and vulnerable time. Good luck!