Alicia Fastman

To simply review one person at LaMonaca Law is inadequate, because the firm doesn’t work as just one person. And to simply give five stars without amplifying context is inadequate, because five stars doesn’t do the stunning quality and exceptional performance of this family law firm sufficient justic...e. While this is written for Alicia Fastman, interested parties can also find public reviews of Melissa Towsey Rich and Greg LaMonaca on their profiles, as they were also involved with my case. I came to LaMonaca Law by referral after receiving a negative custody evaluation six weeks before a scheduled trial. Because the trial was the culminating event in a three year custody battle, the custody evaluation’s results had convinced my former attorney that my cause was hopeless. To the evaluator, I was a selfish, aggressive person who couldn't put my children's needs ahead of my own. Saying I faced an uphill battle is an overwhelming understatement. From our first call, Alicia believed in me. She saw the evaluation’s fallacies, and understood I was striving to be a loving, caring Dad and willing to fight for my children. At the same time, I also was committed to the LaMonaca Law process, which, first and foremost, obligated me to acknowledge things I genuinely needed to work on to be the best Dad and co-parent I can be. In six weeks, the LaMonaca Law team mobilized for trial, and made me the firm’s priority. This time frame is almost impossible, but LaMonaca Law made it happen. The Team concept is critical to understanding the value LaMonaca Law provides. As the lead attorney, while Alicia had team support, she represented me directly at trial. The result was phenomenal. Although as a team we prepared extensive evidence identifying the custody evaluation’s flaws, the judge essentially observed the same flaws in the report our team was prepared to present. The judge then disregarded the custody evaluation and refused to consider diagnosis or conclusions. The result was a favorable custody order that achieved our team goal: obtaining fair custodial time and a custody schedule to enable me to be the best Dad and co-parent I can be. Although LaMonaca Law works as a team, ultimately there’s only one person who stands before the judge and argues, objects, submits, presents, closes and takes all the necessary actions that achieve the team’s collective goal. In my case, this was Alicia. She gave the team voice, advanced forward, and got the result we wanted. During our trial prep, I coined her the “Supreme Counselor in action”, and I was later told the moniker stuck. If so, it’s very well deserved! While the trial result was as much of a best case scenario as any of us had envisioned, LaMonaca Law is not just about winning, but instead about becoming team members for the long run. Custody matters rarely stop at one trial or hearing, and often go back to court many times before children turn 18. As such, the foundation LaMonaca Law and I have formed allows me to go forward as a Dad and co-parent with commitment, resilience, and strength. I’m a combat veteran, and when writing letters of recommendation for people with whom I served, one of the lines I often use is: I would trust this person with my life and the lives of my family. With LaMonaca Law, I did exactly that, and more. For me, this custody battle was as much of an equivalent to combat as I’ve experienced since leaving military service. The difference was that while combat measured what I would willingly die for, pursuing a fair custody order defined what I want to live for: being a father for my children. While I certainly hope I am not obligated to enter this arena of strife again anytime soon, if compelled to do so again, I will go with LaMonaca Law in a heartbeat. I cannot recommend LaMonaca Law highly enough!

I hired Alicia to help me with my divorce and custody case. My decision was made after I met her the first time based on my feeling of how genuine she was during our conversation about my case. She was straight forward and did not hesitate to be upfront and honest in her responses to my questions and... what I could and should expect to be the outcome. I did not feel like she was selling me on why I should choose her to represent me. Rather, she made it clear that she would only focus on doing what’s right for the overall situation. I’m lther words, there were no “smoking screen” responses that I received from her just so I can choose her for sure. That’s what I appreciate the most when making a decision. I don’t believe that someone should say whatever they have to in order to win your business and I did not get that impression at all. Furthermore, she did a phenomenal job at picking my brain in an attempt to beat serve me. I’d definitely recommend her and without a doubt, I would definitely use her again for this and any other services that she would provide.

Alicia is a very professional attorney who is quick on her feet, savvy and ahead of the game. Alicia puts 200% into her cases. She gives you the time and answers that you need promptly. She's on point and creative. Alicia doesn't give up and will take on any challenge. Alicia represented me for 5 lon...g months for a very difficult and unique situation. Alicia was on top of every detail, never missed a beat and made sure my son and I were protected throughout the entire process. My son is now in my primary custody, home safe and I'm free from abuse. I'm now receiving support for my son who deserves to have the quality of life he should. Alicia was there through my worst nightmare and represented me throughout the whole legal process. While her costs and the group she represents may be costly, don't think twice about it. Go for it because she is worth every penny. She will run circles around the other attorneys. The defending attorney had many more years of experience and a track of success but Alicia brought it to the table. I'm forever thankful for Alicia's support and will always know who to turn to when my ex starts up again. Alicia handles emergencies very promptly and works extra to ensure your safety throughout the process. She's very quick to respond via email and very throrough in her responses. She definitely has patience to sit through my entire nightmare of threatened abduction with a plan, the fight for custody, fight for support and working through rude remarks from the defending attorney who was very aggressive. I'm really impressed. Thanks again, Alicia. You're a true gem and your team is very lucky to have you. -NG

Alicia Fastman has been my lawyer for about 4 years in my custody/support case. We have worked closely together over the years and Alicia has always made it a priority to understand everything there is to know about my situation. Over the years through many emails, calls, meetings and tears Alici...a has been there for me and we have formed a great relationship. Alicia has always been completely professional during our conversations, with opposing counsel and our court appearances. With a keen understanding of what I want, need and deserve Alicia has fought and won for everything I have wanted for my child and I. Alicia is persistent and makes sure that my voice is heard. I have complete faith in the decisions her and I make together and trust her completely to be my voice in the court room. In tough situations I have relied on her to not only be my lawyer but to also be my voice of reason. Alicia is dependable and has superb communication skills and is a highly competent attorney. Alicia has helped me understand the law and what I am entitled to and what the other party is also entitled to. Alicia has always been levelheaded and has been a tremendous support system in my situation. I highly recommend Alicia for anyone going through family court issues. Alicia Fastman truly is a remarkable Lawyer.