Thomas Matthew Weschler

This case illustrates how adversarial divorce strategies can result in objectively worse financial outcomes for the represented party, even when motions are technically ‘won.’ Prospective clients should ask how a litigation strategy impacts net financial outcomes. In my case, rejecting a negotiate...d buyout when the home was valued at $370k led to an eventual sale at $285k, with substantially lower net proceeds after fees and payoff. And the heartache of a hearing. Procedural success does not always equal financial success.

After a year of litigation, my custody matter was set to go to trial in a few short weeks. Concerned about my current representation, I began looking for a change in counsel prior to trial. Before finding Tom at McLeod, Weschler, & Yeager, I was in a frustrating place regarding my custody matter. The... case seemed to drag on and on. What I learned after working with Tom is that the case dragging on was a consequence of who I originally hired. From the moment I walked in, Tom took charge of the case. He asked thoughtful questions and answered mine realistically. I could tell by his questions he was genuinely interested in the facts of my case. Tom's demeanor also set me at ease. He is commanding, yet pragmatic. He doesn't tell you what you want to hear, which I had a lot of with my prior counsel. I retained him quickly, and my case moved to a resolution a few weeks before trial. The choice to hire an attorney is a very personal one. This individual will be advocating for you and your family, all without knowing a lot about you as a person. It is an intimate, yet impersonal relationship. And it's a tall order placing your life and future in someone else's hands. My only regret is not hiring Tom sooner. I highly recommend him and McLeod, Weschler, & Yeager. Thank you Tom.

I'd like to say I don't recommend this lawyer so he'd have fewer clients and more time for me, but, I won't. Tom is probably one of the most efficent attorneys out there. He spares few words. He's aggressive...and MOST important is that we've won everything so far!! I LOVE that! SECOND MOST IMPORTAN...T for us divorcee's is that he is very frugal with my money!!!!! I dread seeing his monthly billing statements...then I'm very pleasantly surprised to see that he didn't rake me over the coals. I absolutely love this guy. I respect him + his abilities. I know he will do his utmost to win. tell him David from AVVO sent you and maybe he'll be nice and work with you on the retainer you can afford