Evan Wiederkehr

Evan was referred to me by another prominent attorney who would not take my case due to my ex husbands unstable and insane counsel. Despite this fact, Evan took the time to explain what we were up against and he took on this challenge when other attorneys backed away. Before I met Evan I was in a hig...h conflict case for four years and I can honestly say he was the answer to my prayers I had been saying after many sleepless nights. From start to finish he was determined to help me achieve the best possible outcome tailored to my unique needs. His confidence is contagious and you can't help but feel like you are being protected at all times. Evan takes the time to understand your case and he very skillfully handles it with all the precise care in the world, as if you are his own family. He is the best combination of intelligence and experience with a genuine down to earth vibe. In the courtroom he is laser focused and in trial he supersedes all the checkpoints of your expectations in an attorney and ally. His cross examination skills in my case were as sharp as a prize fighter's jabs -for once leaving the opposition staggered and characterless. Finally, he made me see the rays of justice and shed light on the deceitful narcissistic tactics of my ex and his mini me attorney. He is a creative, skilled negotiator and he will not disappoint even in the toughest situation like my own. I am forever grateful to him for his guidance, determination, patience and expertise, but most of all for being my protective voice when I was at my lowest and needed it the most. His strategic abilities have made such positive impact on my future, as he will for you when you hire him.

After 34 years of marriage I had finally decided to divorce. Evan and his staff were indispensable with guiding me through the process. My ex suffers from some issues that can make dealing in reality difficult and he ended up drawing out this process for over 2 years. I always felt that Evan was a...ble to keep professional demeanor during some crazy interactions but also always kept my interests heard and defended. I have come out the other end of this process in a much better and happier place and will always be grateful to Evan and his incredible staff.

I met Evan while I was sleeping in a friend's basement after leaving my home with my two children, two dogs and what we could carry. I knew I needed an order of protection and I also knew I needed an attorney. I gathered recommendations and one name came up again and again: Evan Wiederkehr. I called ...Evan and spoke with Jesse, his paralegal, and she connected me with Evan immediately. Evan was on break while on trial and took the call, then called me back later that day. Believing I needed to engage in my own manner of due diligence to find an attorney, I spoke with several other attorneys after those initial conversations with Evan. The last attorney I spoke with informed me that she only worked with high networth clients. She then asked who else I had spoken with and I reeled off the names. She stopped on Evan's name and said, "If you can get Evan to take your case, go with him, he's excellent." I called Evan that day to retain him. Sparing the details, my divorce involved every conceivable aspect of the human condition and experience from abuse to financial dishonesty. At every step of the way, Evan was clear and motivated to protect me and my children and made our well-being emotionally and financially his priority. He knows the law and importantly he knows when to fight and when to allow events to unfold. He's patient with the process knowing he will reach his goal in bringing to light what is necessary. In deposition, he walked my ex-husband mercilessly through questions about different financial processes leading him to think that Evan didn't know how things worked which in the end allowed Evan to lead him to reveal that he'd lied about use of marital assets. Evan made this process as humane as it could have been for me. Just when you feel as if you can't take another step, Evan meets the challenge with humor. Others have commented on Evan's humor as well as his real caring for his clients. To drive this point home, I'd say that for most of the last two years I've felt as if I were Evan's only client. In my view, this is exactly what you want from your attorney when your life and future hang in the balance. 

Evan is truly an incredible attorney and person. Throughout my divorce, he was a fantastic strategic partner to me and a thoughtful, reasonable and relentless advocate. I have worked with many professionals, not just lawyers, over the course of my life, and he is among the most capable I have ever en...countered. As a graduate of Harvard Law School, I tapped my network for recommendations for lawyers, and Evan came back at the top of the list. Being a former lawyer myself, I held him to a nearly unreasonably high standard, and he far exceeded it. Equally importantly, Evan was always mindful of my financial circumstances. He would never compromise our case for the sake of cost, but he always struck the right balance between cost and seeking judicial intervention. He always acted like he was spending his own money when we had to make a decision. Lastly, he was always available whenever I needed him, nights, weekends, anytime. I unconditionally and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of counsel for a matrimonial matter. Evan possesses a wide range of skills that make him a particularly capable and skilled advocate. He successfully negotiated the custody arrangement that was critical for the children and me and helped me navigate an extremely contentious divorce with both legal and general advice. He also secured, after trial, a support obligation which reflected the reality of my and my former spouse's financial circumstances (even though she and her team of lawyers sought support payments which would have bankrupted me). We were up against an irrational party with unlimited resources and he couldn’t have done a better job. Unfortunately, we were not able to settle our divorce and therefore had to go through a very lengthy trial. I knew Evan was a skilled negotiator and tactician based on his handling of the divorce leading up to trial, but I did not know how he would perform at a trial. Any uncertainty I had was completely unfounded. My ex-wife had hired a second attorney (apparently, one of the most well-known trial attorneys in New York) to lead the trial for her side. Evan handled the case masterfully in every way. From the depositions to opening statements to all direct and cross examination of witnesses through to the post-trial brief on my behalf. He was outstanding from not only a legal perspective but also from a practical strategy standpoint. He always advised me well, when to give and when to fight, based on how the situation would likely unfold and the cost-benefit of each issue. His years of experience and good judgement served me well. I can’t say enough good things about Evan. If you are looking for a consummate professional, one who will be tireless in representing you, but also practical, thoughtful and able to navigate just about anything that can happen in a divorce, then Evan is the right attorney for you.

I was referred to Mr. Wiederkehr by my cousin who used Evan during his messy divorce. My cousin had nothing but praise for Mr. Wiederkehr. But never in my wildest dreams did I expect to go through the same experience-- if not worse. But Evan walked me through every step of the process from beginning... to end in what turned out to be a four year ordeal. It was messy, complicated and intense. But Evan met and surpassed every single challenge that came our way. Highly articulate, competent, completely on TOP of his game, Evan went beyond the call of duty for me and secured an excellent settlement. But more importantly, he helped me successfully close that horrible chapter in my life and move on financially. From his court appearances before different judges ( and there were quite a few!) to all his affidavits-- his eloquence, thoroughness, and excellence in representing me went beyond par. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Wiederkehr to anyone facing similar challenges. He will not let you down.