Helen Eileen Casale

Consulted and hired Helen for a custody/relocation case. Other parent had 60% custody, I had 40% per week. Other parent attempting to move 1,200 miles away. My case was in front of very difficult Judge who Helen had not been had experience with. At the court date, Helen was at the mercy o...f the judge's pre-trial opinion for a settlement, unfortunately. I was frustrated overall with this poor settlement and Helen took it personally. This ultimately led to a 20-minute 'clash' between client and attorney. I asked Helen to request a few terms that would benefit me and my child. She changed 1 or 2 items that benefited me and returned with a printed unsigned settlement. I did ask for additional terms, but Helen was reluctant to even ask the Judge. The most important part of this review is that Helen suggested she would walk out and that I find a new lawyer. I believe this to be unprofessional. There were times Helen displayed legitimate knowledge of an experienced attorney. I would have enjoyed to see her in a trial, however, this Judge made it difficult for all clients and attorneys.

I had a consultation based on referral for a complex family law case. I explained my situation and her thoughts were I should get the school week and the ex should get three of four weekends a month, school holidays and a bulk of the summer. She implied this is schedule she had for past clients. Thi...s definitely was not a schedule I could live with so went elsewhere and hired someone else and I got a way better schedule in my favor than that sub par one she was suggesting.

I hired Helen a few years back to help with a custody and support issues. My ex-husband was a police officer and I felt unprotected and alone—until I hired Helen. Not only did she fight for me in getting child support and full custody, she gave me valuable advice that allowed me to see my ex for what... he was. Now, my kids are graduating college, I also was able to go back to school and get advanced degrees since I had the monetary support for my kids. We are definitely a success story!! Thanks, Helen!