Rona L. Gura

Rona offered a free consult for my complex custody case (non-custodial dad is in another state and I am in NY with our daughter). Though probably all custody and visitation motions are stressful, this was particularly delicate because of the non-custodial dad's prior record with drugs and alcohol, D...V and emotional abuse. Rona guided me through how to move the case's jurisdiction here to NY and how to file motions and do whatever leg work I could on my own to save time and money. This is a case that was on-going since my daughter was born 10 years prior, so you can imagine the exhaustion, frustration and depletion of resources I have endured. Rona graciously gave honest and free consult and did not take a fee or retainer until the time absolutely necessary for her to get involved. This took about a year and half and three separate consults for me to move the case from the other state. Having had to hire two other attorneys for separate motions in another state, who took advantage, and being a child of judges and lawyers, I know the difference between those who are honestly trying to do what they can for their clients' best outcome and those who are just there for the money. Rona sincerely worked for my daughter's best outcome and mine. She does this with what I believe is the understanding that comes from being a good attorney, but also having been on the client's side of the desk, sharing her own wisdom about her own dissolution and custody challenges. I think the latter characteristic makes all the difference in her empathy and approach. When it was time to create an agreement and pay a fee, Rona and her staff continued to bill fairly and saw my case through to its natural end, NOT padding my bill or adding unnecessary steps along the way. More attorneys should emulate the same behavior.

I hired Rona after reading some of the bad reviews here. I specifically asked Rona about those reviews in my consultation and her answer really impressed me. First she told me that some of them appear to be made up, as she had no idea who the person was, might be the angry ex-spouse of her former cli...ents. As for a review from a real former client, she told me that she cannot comment about a client or former client because she is still bound by privilege. I knew then that she would be the right lawyer for me, one I could trust with everything I needed to tell her, to do the right thing for me and bill me fairly. And she didn't disappoint. No one gets everything they want in a divorce but Rona listened to what was important to me and made those issues a priority. I also saw the amount my husband was billed for our divorce and it was double the amount she billed me. Rona offers a free consultation. Definitely go see her. You’ll be glad you did.

I was referred to Rona by other lawyers and thank goodness I found her. I hired her for both my child support and custody/visitation issues. I would not have made it through this rough time without her as my lawyer, her knowledge and assistance was priceless in my situation. Rona is extremely thorou...gh and prepares you for the court hearings. The court system takes longer in some cases/hearings but Rona is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Don't hesitate to contact her or her office for a consultation.

Rona was compassionate from the moment I called her to tell her what I needed, until even the moments after my request was completed. I always felt that she was thorough, and out for my best interest. She was fair when it came to what the other party requested, while making sure that I was taken car...e of. She made me feel comfortable at all times, and best of all, she was human. She was not robotic with me, and had lots of patience. Rona came recommended to me by my dad's friend, and I would recommend her to anyone that needs a lawyer in her area of expertise.