I had another attorney prior to Miriam. I was extremely frustrated with my case dragging on and going no where, and had felt that I was being over-billed without a reasonable explanation. My divorce was already finalized after two long years (ridiculous since this was a long-term marriage with adult ...children). There were a few post-divorce issues such as 401K split and long-term spousal support (which I was challenging). Ultimately, I came to the realization that I had hired a charlatan and it was time to fire him! My case was assigned to Miriam and I was immediately impressed with her sharp tact and professionalism. Soon after Miriam became my attorney, There was no question in my mind that I would retain her as my attorney. Miriam was always on top of her game, and always gave my case top priority. Miriam explained to me later that it was important to her to make all her clients feel important and as if they were her only client. When the opposing side would play their delay tactics to prolong the high support I was currently paying, Miriam’s aggressive deliberation would kick-in, maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. Miriam was never intimidated with the other attorney, even though he was well-established in the business. I should mention too that Miriam was always responsive to my emails or available to meet in person. She was always very fair in resolving any billing issues as well. In the end, my case (post-divorce!) was headed to trial, and Miriam kept the pressure on the opposing side. Ultimately through Miriam's tactful negotiation techniques, I was able to attain a buy-out and avoid the costs of a trial. It was a win-win as far as I am concerned. I have no doubts that if my case had gone to trial, we would have won :) I would absolutely recommend Miriam to anyone wanting a caring, compassionate and attentive attorney. Don't take a chance on hiring a charlatan :)

Choosing the "right" attorney to represent us was the hardest decision ever. My divorce was very complicated because it not only involved 2 minor children (14 and 11 years old) but I wanted to move out of state. After nearly 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, I wanted to move back home close to family... and go back to school full-time in order to re-build my career. I spoke with and met with nearly a dozen different attorneys before I made my decision to go with Miriam Zakarin. I wanted an attorney that would truly listen to us and help make this divorce as amicable as possible. I also wanted someone who was well versed in the law and would stand his/her ground if things got rough. Having her represent us was the best decision! Miriam knows the law and has tons of experience in child custody. She is always willing to listen and give me sound advice on how we can handle each issue. She is always calm, cool, and composed....a major plus for me since there are many times where it was hard for me to stay calm. Some attorneys are all about litigation and that is not what I wanted. My situation was already emotionally charged and I did not want to escalate the stress in any way. She was able to communicate with my husband's attorney and find compromise. She was able to convince them that it was in the best interest of the children to move out of state with me. All in all, I got the results that I wanted and never had to set foot in a courtroom. Everything was handled in such a short amount of time. I'm still amazed at how quickly she got results. I highly recommend contacting Miriam if you are in need of representation with your divorce. You would hardly find an attorney who is as ethical, compassionate, knowledgeable, and reasonable. Her fees are excellent compared to others in the area. Thank you.