Jill Gehman Koestel

I did a lot of research to be educated. She fought me tooth and nail, saying that I wouldnt get this or that. I felt as though she was working for opposing counsel. She did not want to even negotiate a deal, she wanted me to take what opposing counsel was offering. She literally screamed at me dur...ing a court hearing and was in my face for I refused to settle on an issue. I even had to bring a friend along in my meetings with her for I was astounded that she was acting this way. My friend , had to say to her several times to stop raising her voice please. I would not let her intimidate me. She did not want me to bring my CDFA along with me to the settlement table. Thank goodness I did for they were able to get me a good deal. I would email her a list of questions and she would only answer one of them and them I had to email again and she would only answer another one. She was charged me each time she answered one question. I even listed the questions in a 1,2,3 format and request that she answer all questions in one email. My mother, who works for a law firm of a state senator, was appalled by her behavior and suggested that that I bring this attorney to the attention of a peer review for attorneys are rated. At the very least, she informed me that I should switch attorneys for this one was definitely not working for me. Overall, if you are not well educated, and do not ask questions , you might get along with her. My advice would be just dont question her. I obtained a fair deal by my negotiations (Ms. Koestel said I would not get what I wanted and would not ask for it. So much for representing me. I dropped her right after settlement and obtained Scott Jacobs who is fantastic and fought hard for me during custody disputes.