Executive level employment situation. New Board of Directors coupled with personnel issues. Ms. Bertini's advice and counsel enabled me to see what was possible, what was probable and what was not possible. We were able to make informed decisions together. The outcome was better, much better than exp...ected. Her reputation and that of her firm resulted (in my opinion) to a respectful handling of a difficult matter with a resolution acceptable to all concerned. I hold Ms. Bertini and her colleagues in the highest regard. They additionally provided emotional reassurance during a very difficult transition and although they are not therapists, they could certainly have skills in that area.

I retained Lisa to negotiate a complex termination agreement with my former employer -- a large and well financed organization that was being represented by in-house counsel and one of the Top 10 employment law firms in the United States. In just three months, Lisa successfully secured me a mul...tiple six figure settlement agreement that was 3-4 times larger than my former employer's original offer. I was very proud to have her on my side throughout the process. My circumstances were somewhat unique because I live over 100+ miles from Virginia Beach (where Bertini law is based). Despite never meeting Lisa face-to-face, I found her to be an incredibly competent, warm, and direct communicator in all of my telephone and email correspondence on my case. She gave me the individualized attention one would expect from a smaller practice and steered me with the type of legal expertise/advice one would expect from a much larger firm. In my opinion, the quality of your counsel's reputation probably determines more about the ultimate outcome of your case than any other factor. Lisa has a reputation for success ... and her clients benefit immediately when her opponents learn that she has taken your case. This was confirmed to me by a partner at one of Virginia's largest legal firms...she is a known quantity and professionally respected in Virginia's most prestigious legal circles. As a result, Lisa has earned the enviable position where she can be selective about the cases she takes on -- so that she can spend her time where both she and her client's success is highly probable. I will also say that while Lisa was always available when I needed her (I don't know how she finds the time), she handled my case very efficiently (i.e. didn't bill me for unnecessary hours). Lisa is results oriented and guided me with integrity so that I got the best ROI from her legal services. Her services were a considerable value to me. I strongly recommend Lisa to anyone considering the services of an employment attorney in the state of Virginia. I am thankful she took my case and hope others will benefit from this recommendation.

Lisa is a consummate professional. I brought an issue to her and she accurately assessed the situation and set out a course of action that fully met my expectations. As a result of her exceptional understanding of the law, and her status, my issue was swiftly resolved to my complete satisfaction. ...Do not hesitate to contact Lisa. She receives my strongest recommendation.

Had my 300 hour consultation with Lisa and her assistant Darious, which lasted all of maybe 20 minutes. Was told to contact Darious if EEOC took complaint and he would take 40 %. With government shut down and the trama of the job situation and a travel disaster it was months later. She specifically... wrote I had 180 days to file. When I did contact I was told to sign a contract that was being emailed and pay 1000 deposit and would be paying hourly. I thought there was truly just an error since the name the receptionist spoke of was not recognized by me, I emailed Lisa directly. Her reply was "May take…or may not. …it has been since November and we get to recalibrate. This is a business. Your case is better for us to take hourly. And probably for you too. Regardless that is my decision. I don’t know why you are arguing when I get to make that decision and you get to find someone who will do it on a contingency. My notes only say we may. Again let us know if you need any referrals. The EEOC has pages of attorneys." I did reply and said yes if she did know of someone....to which there was no reply.