Michele G. Bergevin

Hired her based on recommendation, she was referred to as “pit bull”.....never saw it except for when she got mad at me when I spoke up about my disappointment. I had to do all the paperwork runaround and only had the case move forward when I would call and question the office continuously. ( maybe t...hey take on more than they can handle...) whatever the retainer is you can double that and then some. I had to keep reminding her of key information regarding case. One day I received a sarcastic call from her saying she was at court where was I..... turns out no one informed me of court date ...horrible communication.

I can't see why people would write terrible reviews for this woman!? Michele is a wonderful attorney who fights like a pit bull in a skirt for her clients.. she also is a very professional, busy, business woman. Maybe that is why some have negative comments, it maybe hard to relate. She calls back wi...th every call made for telephone consuel, handles things completely and entirely while at the court house, speaks to the judges with great knowledge of child custody issues. She fights for her clients 100%. This is my second time hiring Michele within an 8 year period and let me tell you I feel so at ease and comfortable just knowing she's there in my corner to defend not only myself but my daughter. She does it for the children! I feel truly and honestly if you have a washed opinion about her you must have lost your case due to the judgment from the JUDGE going to to "right" parent, and with all do respect can you really blame anyone but yourself?

I had hired Michelle for a divorce and was put into some very bad scenarios as a result of the divorce. Too many loose ends and way overcharged. I am still fighting through court some of the items that were never addressed almost 7 years later. A phone call of 2 minutes I would be charged for an hour.... Then after everything was finalized she said she would send me a final bill in the next few months. Less than a week later I received a past due notice and she hired someone to harass my family with phone calls about it. Talk about unprofessional!

I hired Michele Bergevin for my custody case and she was the worst. First and foremost, she is a gouger. She'll overcharge and run up hours against her retainer and then come back for more. She is terrible at returning phone calls, doesn't respond to basic questions, and she is awful in the Courtroom.... In my case, she lost miserably to my ex husband who was representing himself pro se during a custody trial, and I lost physical custody of my 4 kids. Don't waste a dime on her legal services. She's a hack and does not belong in the profession. She should be disbarred for being unethical and unprofessional.

I retained Michele to handle a contentious and extremely complicated relocation trial (I was the one attempting to stop the relocation). This was a “direct to trial” case. I am a seasoned law enforcement professional. In that capacity, I have worked closely with an array of both prosecutors and de...fense attorneys. Many were/are quite skilled; some were great negotiators; only a handful were excellent trial attorneys. Michele falls into the latter. From the EBT (deposition) to the actual trial Michele performed admirably. She had complete command of the pertinent issues, (including case law) and her performance in both realms were simply outstanding. By the third day of trial, the petitioner (my ex) decided it was prudent to settle (before her cross-examination) and withdrew the relocation petition. As a father who loves his children, I could not be more appreciative of this final result. I firmly believe the concession was a result of a hesitancy to be crossed examined by Michele. The writing was on proverbial wall. As for her billing, she is extremely fair; some would say she was too fair. She charged me for “exactly” the work she did and clearly did not “pad” the bill – trust me I examine bills closely anytime I am involved with an attorney, and with my ex that is often. If you are seeking an experienced and seasoned “trial attorney,” look no farther. If you are seeking an attorney who can play “hard ball” when necessary to ensure there is no trial, look no farther.