Evan Wiederkehr

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. 

I met Evan Wiederkehr in April 2011, having been cast into an unanticipated need for a divorce attorney. I had two small children at home, a full-time job, an apartment I could not afford without support, and I was operating in a fog. I was devastated. I spoke with seven attorneys prior to choosing... to work with Evan, from a "shark" on Wall Street to an eccentric woman who worked out of her chaotic apartment on the UWS. From the outset, Evan was patient, genuinely caring, and, most importantly, exceeding sharp with divorce law. He understood that being with my children was priority number one. He worked tirelessly through every step of the process to assure I would remain the primary caregiver and financially be able to care for them as they deserve. He left no stone unturned. I can't count the number of times he told me to trust him, I have, and I came out on top. I was maneuvering entirely unfamiliar territory. He was ready, willing, and able to answer every question I had, even occasionally during off hours. He calmed my fears. He reassured me that I and my kids would be ok. We are. I have continued to consult Evan since my divorce was finalized. He gives me sound advice, even when it may not be what I want to hear; for that I am forever grateful. Life can take unexpected turns. You accept it, deal with it, and move on. Attorneys like Evan are there to help.

If you are looking for an extraordinary family lawyer who is effective and responsive, Evan Wiederkehr will exceed your expectations. We had a complicated custody case that involved relocation, and demanded deep knowledge of New York law. We hired a lawyer who turned out to be completely incompet...ent, did the bare minimum, and lied to us about when she filed in court. We still have yet to get our money back. We lost precious time. Choosing the wrong lawyer comes with a high price financially as well as impacting children’s lives. In the midst of our legal crisis, Evan was recommended to us by a fellow lawyer, a friend of his father’s. Evan quickly mastered the complexity of our case. He is bright, personable, competent, and genuinely cares about his clients. His humorous wit was an added bonus to alleviate stress during tough court hearings and negotiations. Evan made an effort to truly understand the details of our case and to represent us fairly. He gained our full trust and was always candid if he did not agree with us. Even though the respondent’s lawyers were threatening, bullying, and unprofessional, Evan maintained his professionalism speaking with distinction, force, and conviction. Evan’s interactions with judges, lawyers, parents, child advocates, and others were always first-class and authoritative. Most importantly, Evan skillfully resolved our case, and we were granted relocation for the children. We rarely give completely unqualified recommendations, but in this case, we recommend Evan Weiderkehr without reservations. He was devoted to our family, and our family is forever grateful.