Ashley Tate Cooper

I was referred to Ashley by a family friend and had to look no further. I couldn't be more thankful for how my case was handled by her and her office. Quickly, efficiently and most of all, painlessly. I'm onto a new and exciting chapter in my life and Ashley and her team helped make that transition a...s smooth as possible. THANK YOU!!!

I am so grateful that I chose Ashley Tate Cooper to represent me in my divorce. I was referred to her by a family friend (whom she had represented in her divorce) and all I had heard for years was how smart, thorough and dedicated she is to her client. When I first made the decision to get divorced, ...I impulsively went to another lawyer I found on google who in my hometown that I was not satisfied with. So, I decided to call Ashley’s office and try and get a consultation. Anne answered the phone that morning and she was so kind, and patient and took the time to hear me out and without hesitation got me in for a consultation with Ashley that same day! Anne also took the time to prepare me and gave me advice on how to make the best of my time during my meeting with Ashley. When I met with Ashley, from the very first conversation, she made me feel like she genuinely cared, understood what I was saying and validated how I was feeling. She listened to every one of my concerns, never ever rush me off the phone, explained all my legal options and at the end of the meeting I knew I had to have her represent me. She was so positive and comforting I felt like I had known her for a long time (even though I just met officially met this woman I had heard about for years). I decided to retain her right away and fired the other attorney. Every meeting we had whether on the phone or in person, I consistently felt heard, respected, cared about and assured that I was going to get through this. We spent a lot of time together preparing for this case and there were many obstacles with the adversary that would send me on an emotional rollercoaster. She was never intimidated by their tactics, and every single time anything happened, she immediately took action to resolve the issue. Then we were quickly either on the phone or on email to discuss. She is an excellent communicator, there was never a time where I was left in the dark wondering what was going on with the case or what something meant. Not one time in the entire 9+ months that she represented me, did I ever have to wait for her to get back to me on something, she was available by all means of communication while she was in the office or out. She always answered all my questions and responded to every one of my (sometimes really longwinded) emails. One of biggest comforts was that even though I was going through such an emotionally traumatizing crisis, during the process, I never felt alone. She constantly reassured me that everything was going to be ok, and reminded me of the positives I had in my life. As the case continued, she took the time to prepare me for the court appearances, and every next step that was coming up. She would start every conversation with asking me how I was and really listened to me as I tried to sort out my emotions and told her about my concerns. When we had court appearances, she always was there early to meet with me before court and stayed with me after. She would take whatever time was needed to make sure I was feeling ok, if I had any questions and understood what had happened, and what our next step was. I never felt rushed or like she wasn’t paying attention. I was impressed with how prepared and organized she was for every court appearance. During a time where I was emotionally a wreck and confused on where my life would go after this divorce, the comfort and care that Ashley (and her firm) gave me was essential to my mental health. I really felt and still do feel that I was not just a client, but a that I became part of their little family in the office. Every time I would come into the office or call on the phone, her and the whole staff was caring and even other lawyers & staff in the firm (Melissa, Gail, Anne, etc.) took the time to greet me, talk to me and made me feel valued. You can’t put a price on that kind of service.

Where do I begin.... all I can tell you is divorce is no fun! It’s emotional, it’s confusing.. best way to describe it would be, a ‘roller coster type of ride’ and if you don’t find that right lawyer who is truly vested in you and who will go above and beyond, then you could be on that ride for along... time. My divorce was tricky, I neeeded to go home to my family in England and take my two children (who were born here) with me. I followed Ashley’s advice every step of the way, whatever homework she threw at me I DID IT! If I wanted to go home it wasn’t going to be easy. Ashley was by my side every step of the way. There were a few times I was ready to just throw in he towel but she had faith in my strength and in the law and I will forever be thankful to her. We won and I’m going home!!!!! Ashley, I will never be able to say “Thank You” enough, but “Thank You”! Thank you for your support, Thank You for your help, your guidance, for your friendship and for your impeccable knowledge around matrimonial law. You truly held my hand every step of the way.

Ashley Cooper was my attorney in an extremely contentious divorce and custody battle that involved domestic abuse (I was the victim). My ex-husband took me to Court countless times and for one false allegation after another. Not only did Ms. Cooper respond to every single legal situation in a way t...hat left me in complete awe of her knowledge, but Ms. Cooper also showed the emotional understanding of my case that let me survive the entire process. So many people talk of their lawyers in a way that depicts that as cold and unfeeling individuals... just in it for the money. I could never ever relate to that. Ms. Cooper not only cared about my case... she cared (and continues to care) about me as a person and was also always about protecting my children -- always asking about them and following their growth even to this day. Even years later (my case finally finished after seven years -- it started in Puerto Rico before I was able to move to New Jersey and retained Ms. Cooper), Ms. Cooper keeps in touch just to see that we are well. I definitely won the luck of the draw when I retained Ms. Cooper as an attorney for her legal knowledge, prowess and resilience. But I couldn't believe how lucky my draw was when I realized that I was able to call my divorce attorney, my friend. I can't say enough great things about Ms. Cooper and give her my highest recommendations.