Deena Lynn Gans

I hired this attorney for my divorce because during the consultation I felt like she would fight for me, my children, and my rights. Once I paid the retainer, I was disappointed in her service and professionalism with me. My ex spouse kept asking for ridiculous things in the agreement, repeatedly pro...vided incomplete, partial documentation, so I constantly researched my rights and what I could do to protect myself in the final agreement. When I would ask questions, I always received abrupt, snotty responses, was accused of dragging on the divorce, or constantly reminded that my questions used up my retainer. My questions were valid questions. If they use retainer, so be it. Save the snotty commentary. I'm college educated and detail oriented and wanted to make sure the divorce agreement covered as much as possible so there could be little to no disputes with my ex spouse later. I paid for a service, not to hear about what's happening in the attorney's personal life that is making her so busy or even worse - one day she even told me how busy she was dealing with her own kids' education and activities than to deal with my questions and updates regarding the divorce. How entitled and insensitive. Great, I couldn't afford to pay for my own kids' education and activities because I had just paid her second retainer while I kept researching and fighting for my legal rights and then constantly got reprimanded by her for doing so. I felt like she just wanted this to be an open/ shut case, especially during the pandemic vs truly fighting for me and my kids' rights. I don't know if she treats every client this way or if it was just me but she sold me on the idea that she knew what it was like to go through a contentious divorce and that she would fight for me. She certainly didn't act like it. It seemed more like she fought for me to just shut up, stop asking questions, and sign the agreement without proofreading, thinking through details, or other possible scenarios to protect myself and my kids. I came across issues with the drafted agreement that put me at a huge disadvantage and even worse, possible liability for joint debt and property. I knew my ex and his shenanigans to get over on people, she didn't. When I brought up these issues, I was reprimanded several times and told that I was wasting time with "tit for tat". These weren't petty issues. These literally revolved around the whole point of divorce - dividing property and settling joint debts. I'm currently going through an issue now because the agreement was not written in a more detailed fashion for one of the debts, so I have to return to court to settle it. The same with our child custody and visitation schedule. If it had just been written the way I requested (instead of being reprimanded) I wouldn't be in a dispute with my ex and returning to court. I'll never understand why I was treated the way I was. I would not recommend this attorney unless you have an "easy", cut and dry divorce.

I highly recommend Attorney Deena Gans she represented me during my divorce, with no battles on the other side, we were able to negotiate. She knew the first time I met with her what my concerns were, she listened, gave me great advice, told me what my options would be and best of all we negotiated w...hat I wanted.

I highly recommend to litigants that they give due diligence to the process of selecting representation. It is a critical decision upon which the details of the final settlement hinge: Who will best represent my concerns? Prior to meeting with Atty. Gans, I had met with two Fairfield County at...torneys who were highly recommended to me by their former clients. After meeting with Atty. Gans, however, my choice was clear. I had found Atty. Gans online and then attended a free initial consultation within 24 hours of my inquiry. In hindsight, my first point of contact with Atty. Gans and her office was indicative of the manner in which I was treated throughout my divorce. Atty. Gans' exceptional ethical professionalism, client-centered approach to negotiation, and unwavering commitment to my overall health and and well being made her an outstanding attorney. My "best interest" always served as the filter through which all decisions were made. After our initial consultation, Atty. Gans immediately began to zealously advocate on my behalf with opposing counsel. This provided me with assurance that I was not just another file on an attorney’s desk. Instead, my family mattered to her very much. Simultaneously, Atty. Gans took the time to establish a trusting relationship with me early on. I was then able to focus on rebuilding my life emotionally, socially, and professionally. As part of her professional acumen, Atty. Gans’ was empathic to some life struggles I acquired as a function of divorce upheaval. Whenever I reached out to Atty. Gans, she herself graciously and respectfully responded to me within the hour or sooner, including evenings and weekends. Having my questions answered & concerns addressed thoroughly and in a timely manner significantly reduced my apprehensions. Further, as court professionals entered and exited my case, it was evident Atty. Gans had banked an impressive level of professional equity, inclusive of trust and respect from her peers in court/legal community. Atty. Gans worked closely with opposing counsel to expedite the process, considering all variables from different angles such that a fair resolution could be obtained. To that end, I strongly suggest potential clients seek Atty. Gans for an initial consultation before retaining another attorney. I believe you will walk away from the initial meeting feeling confident that Atty. Gans is an empathic, respectful, experienced professional who truly listens to your concerns and then successfully strives to partner with you throughout the entire process in order to achieve a fair, equitable resolution.