Melissa Dawn Towsey

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 Melissa Towsey Rich, interested parties can also find public reviews of Alicia Fastman 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 meeting, Melissa believed in me. She saw not only the fallacies of the evaluation, but also understood that I was striving to be a loving, caring Dad and willing to fight for my children. 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 for the Appellate Team, Melissa prepared thoroughly for what we believed would be an important and critical cross-examination, as well as preparation for worst case scenario results at trial. Her calm focus, steady inquisitiveness, and research instincts gave me so much confidence as we prepared. Although we didn’t correspond much, I knew she had all the tools available to use if necessary. The trial 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. 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!

Melissa handled my divorce for me. She was the ultimate professional in the way she handled my case. She kept me informed on what expect and the proper way to do things. She also did not make any unnecessary contacts with me which saved me some money during this difficult time for me. She is an... excellent attorney and a great example how an attorney should conduct business. Thank you, Melissa

Greg LaMonaca and Melissa Towsey have given me hope. I have three children, work full-time and have an average job as a computer programmer. I live in Chester County, PA. Through the hard work and dedication of Greg and Melissa, I was able to get primary custody of all three children. I have... close to 90% custody. It was not a miracle. It was solely because of Greg and Melissa that the children are as happy and healthy as they are now. At times, I felt like they treated me as if I was their only client. They responded to every single phone call and email, even if it was in the evening. I was going through a high conflict divorce with a very hostile person. Although I was very upset and pessimistic, they kept an unwavering focus on what was best for me and the children. They remembered everything about our lives, inside and out. They were both so empathetic and optimistic. Both in court and in conversations with me, they kept reinforcing that I focus on what is best for the children and to let all the little things go. The children can now have a normal childhood because of everything they have done. We will always be indebted to them. I look forward to the day that I can call them and tell them how the children turned out. They really are the best. I wasn't sure where to post a review like this, so I figured I'd start here.