Nicole O'Neal

I never expected to be going through a divorce, yet when faced with the reality, I was lucky to find some one who carries every attribute you’d look for. Honest, knowledgeable, fierce, compassion, quality all around. Honesty-she’s going to tell you how she see’s how things will progress, and with ...mine, she was spot on. When your emotions are controlling decisions, she has a unique way of letting you see around those emotions and let’s you focus on reality. She won’t steer you wrong. Knowledgeable-she came up with different angles and aspects of issues we were dealing with that turned what looked bleak, into a great outcome. Fierce-when she needed to get a little forceful with opposing counsel, she handled it confidence and vigor. I never doubted that there wasn’t an argument or battle she wouldn’t win. Compassion-if you are just starting this process, be prepared for emotional sways, I’m proof, you’ll get through it. Nicole without a doubt was by my side through every up and down, a rare combination of a lawyer, a counselor, a therapist, and a friend. I anticipated this as being the worst experience of my life, it wasn’t easy, but here I am on the other side, walking away from the past and eagerly looking towards the future. I wouldn’t be here without Nicole’s guidance, she is one of those few people who have made a lasting mark in my life. You CANNOT go wrong by selecting Nicole as your representative. I am a person of high ethics and integrity, I assure you if there was the slightest question in Nicole’s capabilities, I would not be here writing this. If you’re reading this, I don’t envy you, it’ll be a long road but I assure you, if you select Nicole you’ll have the best person to guide you along the way. You’ll get through it, you’ll be a better, stronger person, stay strong and trust Nicole.

If you have found yourself in need of an attorney for any reason my heart goes out to you. The legal process can be confusing and daunting to the unfamiliar and uninformed. It is always suggested and recommended to have several consultations with lawyers to see who you like best. With that said, my e...xperience with Ms. Nicole O'Neal was better than I could have ever imagined (she is not the first or only lawyer I've had experience with - so this review is in comparison to my experience with other lawyers). From the moment I sat down with Ms. O'Neal she put me at ease with her knowledge and experience regarding Family Law. I hired her for my child custody/visitation case. As a father going through a custody battle facing the wildest of false accusations I felt completely helpless, and honestly, quite afraid. Ms. O'Neal was sympathetic to my circumstances and she hit the ground running on my case and immediately immersed herself into my defense by acquiring documentation and giving me "homework" of everything she needed from me to best represent me. The legal process is expensive and it can be frustrating and intimidating, so I'd like to express why I recommend Ms. O'Neal so highly. Professionalism - She is well educated and experienced. She is very familiar with the area she is practicing (courts, judges, opposing counsel). She treats her clients with respect and compassion and not only listens to your concerns, she remembers them. Her integrity is unparalleled and her legal ethics are inspiring. She is not afraid to give you "the facts" or "the truth" and she's not going to "blow any smoke" just to appease you. She is on a mission to win your case at the least possible expense. What other lawyer has that objective? Communication - This is probably the most desirable quality in your attorney while you are in the "waiting" process. Every email you send or phone call you make costs money. You don't want a lawyer who doesn't remember details of your case or past conversations you've already had, can't find documents you've already provided, is unprepared in the courtroom, or is unavailable when they scheduled an appointment to discuss something with you. Ms. O'Neal excels in her communication and surpasses any other lawyer in my experience. Her memory was amazing regarding the details of my case. I never had to repeat anything or resend any documentation. And she had a work load of 60-70 other cases. That's impressive. I never had to wonder if I mattered to my lawyer. She showed me that I did. Tenacity - If you have the misfortune of being faced with an opposing counsel that is a "bulldog" have no fear. Ms. O'Neal will not tolerate it. She will protect just as much as she will defend, whether in mediation or in the courtroom. She is not afraid to roll up her sleeves if she needs to. Attention to Detail - This quality can either win or lose your case and can have a dramatic strain on your bank account if your lawyer is deficient here. Throughout my case I sent countless emails, filled out countless forms and provided countless documents. Ms. O'Neal never lost, misplaced or forgot a single one. There is no guarantee that any lawyer can win your case or reach the outcome you desire, but I can say that Ms. O'Neal will do her absolute best to represent and defend you all while putting you at ease and keeping you informed throughout the process and respecting your bank account. She will fight for you and she will show you that you, your life, your case, and your circumstances matter to her. If you are headed for divorce or a custody battle I can't recommend Ms. O'Neal highly enough. She is the best at what she does and she proves it to you all throughout the process.

Nicole has been phenomenal at all she does. Super involved and responsive, she takes the time to explain everything down to the lowest level. Provides solid insight and advice, but will still follow your choices and isn't afraid to fight! Everything you could want in a lawyer! Will definitely retain ...her for any future needs, though I doubt I'll need to as she secured everything.

Nicole was assigned to my divorce case upon the departure of my previous attorney, Ben Carafiol, from Livesay and Myers. Although my case was settled before Nicole was assigned as my attorney, she did provide counsel in the completion of my 401K/Profitsharing QDROs, as well as assisted with the neces...sary correspondence with the Department of the Navy in order to modify my Survivor Benefit Plan as a result of the divorce settlement. The counsel that Nicole provided was ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING! She was professional, meticulous, very responsive (always got back to my emails within 48 hours), and took interest in my case. She is a great attorney and I would recommend her to anyone! Additionally, I worked with paralegals Matt Hall and Ashley Constant for over 4 years....both were always very responsive to my legal needs. Like Nicole, they always answered my emails in a timely manner.