Edward W. McClenathan

Ed McClenathan is hands down the best lawyer I have worked with. I hired Ed after I had just finished up a messy divorce that took over two years because I could literally not get a hold of my lawyer for months at a time. When it finally was finalized I found myself with three different summonses on my hands immediately for custody, support and even trying to get a restraining order against my own children. All of these were ridiculous but I was worried because I couldn't track down my lawyer to even ask her about the situation. A friend recommended Ed and I had a meeting with him and retained him. Within a month all three cases that my ex had filed against me were literally thrown out of court. Ed took time to listen to what I had to say, looked at the cases and told me what he thought would happen come court day. For each one it was as if he knew exactly what was going to happen. It is apparent that he knows his way around the courtroom and is great at what he does. I think one of the most impressive things about Ed is his reputation among his colleagues. The first day I showed up to court with him the security guard went out of her way to tell me how good my lawyer was. I was a little taken aback because I just wasn't expecting something like that. Then the child advocate that was assigned to my case told me almost the exact same thing. They told me that I had an amazing lawyer. The fact that Ed took, and was engaged in, my case gave me instant credibility because of the reputation he has in his field. The other area that stands out is his responsiveness. I can actually get my lawyer on the phone. Anyone who has dealt with a lawyer for pretty much anything knows how big a deal this is. Even at times where Ed was tied up in court he found time to write me a quick e-mail and assured me he would give me a call or write a response when he got more time later on. When I needed him he was there and in my experience that is not normal for a lawyer. There is no point in having a good lawyer, if you can’t ever get a hold of them. Ed also encouraged me that things were going to get fixed and that I wouldn't have to live with these issues over my head all time. Each phone call or e-mail he told me to hang in there and we would get through this. It meant the world to me that he actually cared about my case. Ed is a rare combination of a bulldog in the courtroom and an actual human outside of it. I can’t thank him enough for how much he has helped me. I still think the legal system needs a whole bunch of work, but at least there are people like Ed who can actually help you navigate it.

Ed provided legal guidance for me when I purchased a rental housing unit. The house had been vacant for a number of years and had gone through various owners. It required extensive remodeling. Ed was very thorough to ensure that I would not be caught by some unforeseen, hidden expense that was attached to the property. Ed was available to meet whenever I needed help and never failed to return calls if I left a message. The closing happened on time and went very smoothly. I'd gladly recommend Ed to friends and family if they asked me for the name of a good lawyer.