Misty A. V. Avallone

Misty has worked with her partner, Hanan, to resolve my somewhat messy divorce. She is the "ying" to her partner's "yang", working together to guide and negotiate for my divorce. She is detail oriented and nailed all my concerns, as I went from issue to issue. Meticulous and thorough, as well as a... great listener. She addressed all of my hot button issues and got resolutions for me.

We often try to convince ourselves to stay emotionally removed from a divorce process by portraying it as simply a business transaction. That works for some, but wasn't easy for me to do. Misty appreciates that each clients’ struggle is unique to them and recognizes that a divorce is a total life ren...ovation. Her desire to find a path forward that was comfortable but wise was so valuable for me to feel that I was taking the right steps. Her patience and strength stepped in for my own very often when quitting seemed like the easier route. I highly recommend Misty! I feel so fortunate to have had her on my side during what is undoubtedly one of the most difficult experiences that life can bring.

Misty worked with Hanan Isaacs on my divorce case which was incredibly complicated and emotionally wearing. Throughout the whole process, Misty gave me confidence and reassurance that I was getting the right counsel. She knows the law inside out, she cares that the details are scrutinized. She did no...t leave a single stone unturned in representing me. In addition, Misty cares about the people she represents. She is a very rare combination of a tough legal brain and a compassionate human.

I worked with two other experienced lawyers for my post-divorce case before working with Hanan and Misty. The first seemed capable and impressive, but soon passed me off to his less-experienced associate who gave me no real counsel or information to make my decisions. I felt like I was driving with a... passenger in the back seat. The second gave sound counsel and was attentive at first, but soon become very unresponsive. Even opposing counsel couldn't get a hold of him. I can only surmise that he was buried under the work that comes with running a sole practice (he had no associates) or he was dealing with personal matters. I was so desperate at this point that I was ready to forego counsel altogether and let the cards fall. That's when I serendipitously met Misty, who happens to live in my town, through our local copy center. When I sat with Hanan and Misty, it was like a breath of fresh air. They really listened to me, they really got where I was coming from and understood that there is a lot to unpack with divorce law. It's not like patent law; it's sticky and tangled. And they were willing to put in the hard work to unravel it WITH me. They emphasized that we were working on a team. I felt like I had control and power in my decision-making, and simultaneously like I was being wisely advised and directed. They are also on top of things, have the legal answers to your questions, and are tough when called for. I felt quite intimidated by the communications from my ex and opposing counsel, but several times they swooped in with firm words in rebuttal. I felt like I had true protection. Now all this being said, we all worked very hard on this case--very hard, and for the most part it didn't turn out in my favor, but there are many factors that go into the outcomes of legal cases. I know from my experiences with other lawyers and the difference with Misty and Hanan that I got the some of the best counsel out there, and I feel good that I gave it my all. I would definitely use them again.