Michele P. Ellerin

I can't even fathom how this woman has stayed in business. I was a scared woman turning to her to help me through a divorce. Not only was her receptionist RUDE , she NEVER showed up to court on TIME leaving me to scramble and wonder if I would be represented that day. This also didn't allow she a...nd I time to DISCUSS anything that was about to happen. She did NOT inform me of my rights.. and what i should receive as far as child support, alimony, etc. ( I subsequently receive NONE) She submitted the wrong financial reports as far as my income is concerned.. and , as soon as well left court on the day of my divorce getting finalized, she said as we were walking to our cars- "I have a feeling you will be back in court over custody'. WELL??!! WHY? Why didn't we HABDLE potential issues that SHE KNEW I would have BEFORE we finalized the divorce? I AM back in court over custody- which SHE is the one who informed ME NOT to fight for custody of my kids and to 'give' my ex ( a man with awful 'issues') 50% physical custody. NOW my two children REFUSE to go to their fathers house because of the conditions of him home and state of health. She charged me over $16,000 for less than one years' worth of work, and I received NOTHINGGGGG. I had a better arrangement with my ex husband BEFORE the divorce. She cringed when I told her in our initial meeting who my ex's attorney was. It was Very clear she did not want to go 'up' against him. I do not have any idea where else i CAN go to voice my complaint over what she carelessly did to my life. Do NOT use her services.

My ex-husband was very arbitrary and pretty much acted like a crazy person throughout our divorce. Michele was a sane, calming influence and didn’t let his nonsense wear her down. She kept it professional and did everything necessary to keep things moving, no matter how difficult he tried to make it.... She was amazing to watch in the courtroom and kept bringing everyone back on point. She filed only necessary motions and would tell me straight what I needed to do and when. She also did not allow me to just give in and run because I wanted it to be over so badly because she knew I would regret it later. Five years later I still find myself channeling her when I am in a tough meeting. I learned a great deal from watching her in the courtroom. There were moments when she took me by the shoulders and said you will get through this, and we did. She represented my interests well, never did anything that I would think was unnecessary just to conflate the bill, found ways for me to keep costs down, was on time, professional, compassionate, reasonable and listened to me. Also gave me solid advice. I felt relieved to have her on my side and wish she worked in my city, now that I was able to move. She did not give up on me in a particularly difficult case and I would recommend her to anyone in need of a really good lawyer.