Steven Blaine Ockerman

The day following the attack by my husband was the worst day of my life. I woke up with my three small children asleep next to me hoping it had all been a bad dream. I could remember the CT machine in the emergency room, and the police officer telling me to be at the court house at 9:00 in the mor...ning as he recovered my husband’s guns. My head was throbbing from the concussion and my 5 year old daughter’s back was covered in bruises. I frantically rushed to the court house driving with a brace on my wrist, and wondering how angry my husband would be after his night in jail. I did not understand the judicial system I was being immersed in, and found myself in tears in a stairwell after hours of traveling from building to building. I had to learn to trust strangers to make life altering decisions that would affect the safety and future of my children. Steve Ockerman took my case through the office of victim’s assistance, and continued as my attorney of record through several family court proceedings. During this crucial time, he patiently listened to my concerns, and offered solutions that minimized the time we spent in court proceedings. He was accommodating in his explanation of complicated legal decisions, and was forthcoming in expenditures. He has imbued the reputation of integrity with which Wishart, Norris, Henninger, and Pittman holds throughout the community. The children and I have celebrated one year of living in a home without domestic violence and abuse because of the compassion and legal experience Steve Ockerman has provided.

I found Steve by chance through a referral and he ended up being the best thing that happened to me and I have referred him to about 4 friends now going through a divorce (unfortunately). They have all raved about him and thanked me for referring them. I had a very uncomplicated divorce and Stev...e did his best to keep things simple, advise me in some areas but did not pressure me into making decisions I wasn't comfortable with. He was fair in his billing and was very responsive to emails and phone calls. When things got a little tense he was right there to fight with me to get things back on track quickly.

Mr. Ockerman is extremly knowledgeable! He knows the laws and if by chance he did not know something, which is rare, he always reseached what he may have not known. You know people have negative reviews about who did a job for them, but always remember that your hearing from someone that gave the n...egative review and I have found its not the attorneys fault. Clients do not listen to their attorneys. I know this for a fact, during my divorce my x-husband did not listen to his attorney and asked his attorney to do things that were not applicable in the court room. He bad mouth both of his attorneys, as the first one had to let him go. Mr. Ockerman is a excellant attorney. He is very trustworthy. If I lived in North Carolina and needed a attorney I would always use Mr. Ockerman. Even living in Ohio I would still ask for his advise to this day! 1

I have had my fair share of dealings with attorneys over the years and Steve is undeniably the best attorney I have ever had! He has represented me for the past year & a half with child custody issues as well as creating a prenuptial agreement before my wedding. Steve is very approachable & has alway...s been available to discuss/respond to any questions or concerns as they arise. In fact, he even responded to my emails while he was on summer vacation with his family! He could clearly tell I was concerned & wanted an answer sooner rather than later by the tone of my email. None of this waiting days/weeks for a response like some other attorneys I have dealt with in the past. Steve & his paralegal understand the sense of urgency & will get back to you right away. I know that he is always going to look out for my best interests. Having an attorney that you can trust is HUGE. With Steve you will get just that!

I have worked with several firms in the past. Wishart Norris Henninger and Pittman is by far the best. Every attorney I came into contact with cared about my case and Steve Ockerman was so great. He was always available to answer any question or concerns I had day or night. Every detail of my cas...e was addressed. Steve Ockerman and his staff are A+ professionals.