Michele G. Bergevin

Run from this crook. She will only get back to you on her way home rush you off the phone in 5 min if that and bill for full hour. She took a easy divorce with no children custody or anything and prolonged it for the tune of around 30k. She forgets details and pawns you off to her paralegal . When i ...called her out on her office loosing important documents you get her third personality who tells you off and threatens to drop you. Crooked as the day is long.

Michele was recommended by friend to handle custody/parenting agreement modification. Michele unorganized, she would schedule meetings at her office with me that always lasted at least 1 hour, $$$$$, we would come to agreement on pending matter when in court she would act like it was never discussed ...at all??? argue and blame me when I questioned or pointed out that was something we had already decided on. I arrived at office for scheduled appointment and she said " oh I forgot you were coming in today" NO WORRIES, she didn't forget to sent the bill for the full hour while she pranced around in 3" heels finding my file. claimed her office did not communicate via email and said to call, when I called office staff said I didn't respond to email and attachment? acted like I was being unreasonable because I didn't agree with last minute changes the other side made to agreement, Isnt it her job to represent her client not endorse the other side? This is a parenting agreement that as a parent I will live by for the next 10 years so umm yeah. leave voicemail about not responding to email she sent (that they don't use?) and then a follow up letter she sent, when I said I didn't receive any letter in the mail? Eventually found that her staff sent to wrong address- BUT don't worry- somehow the bill for 250.00 an hour always came to the correct address! yes where I was overbilled - a 3 minute conversation from wherever she was with a lot of noise and people talking in background was billed as a 15 minute conversation-and changes agreed to were never followed through with on her end. the final agreement/parenting plan submitted to the court- my copy sent via email/file attachment- Missing page 6, had to call and ask for a complete agreement and had the displeasure of speaking to the nasty rude office girl, there is one who is pleasant and nice but I doubt she will survive . Never would I ever recommend Michele Bergevin. LIKE EVER.

This attorney does not listen nor give you the option to make decisions in your case. Drags cases on, is very unorganized, not ready for court, and does not keep you informed at all and her only concern is that you pay your bill. I felt trapped, humiliated, and ignored by her. I was billed for he...r mistakes and felt as if she was working for the other side instead of for me.

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 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.