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Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Good Knowledge, Weak Execution

I hired Miriam as my divorce attorney. On the positive side, she is personable, approachable, and clearly knowledgeable in her field. However, the agreement we finalized later proved to be lacking important detail. Key areas -such as specific responsibilities around child support and other everyd...ay expenses beyond basic categories like housing, food, and college-were either not clearly defined or omitted altogether. This creates confusion and issues for me currently, after the fact. Throughout the process, she often seemed very busy and rushed. While she did respond to emails, her answers were often brief and unclear, requiring interpretation rather than providing straightforward guidance. There were also times when a substitute appeared instead of her. Overall, I felt a lack of organization and focus on my case. I didn’t expect to be her only priority, but I did expect that when she was working with me-whether in conversation or over email- she would be more present, focused, and clear. If I had to go through the process again, I would choose a different attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate & competent attorney

Miriam is an incredible attorney who understands every client is different and helps them achieve their specific goals. You also get the sense she really cares. I am very thankful I hired her. After firing my first attorney, she quickly worked to undo her mistakes. Thank you Miriam!

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Unhappy with

I retained Miriam Zakarin for child visitation, and a possible future filing for custody. Based on my personal experience with this attorney, which included one free phone consultation and one additional phone conversation, I did not agree with this attorney in regards to legal advisement and billi...ng charges, and I was uncomfortable and unhappy with my experience with Miriam Zakarin. I would not recommend this attorney

Miriam Zakarin

Replied last July 19, 2018

I understand we had two phone conversations where I explained to you what remedies you had under the law and my fees, as a result you are unsatisfied with the information communicated on those two calls. I feel it is my duty to accurately relay to clients and potential clients what I can do for them in their particular situation. Sometimes the news I have to deliver is not what the client wants to hear, but I am obligated to be forthcoming and not give clients false hope. Clients needs are better suited with open and honest communication. I understand my fees are not inexpensive but there is the old adage "you get what you pay for". I wish you the best of luck, child custody matters are emotional and difficult.

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