Jim Siemens

I hired Siemens Family Law Group in Asheville, NC when I found myself facing an unexpected (and adversarial) divorce process. I specifically requested Jim Siemens, and I'm so glad I did. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and kind. He helped me get through this difficult process without compromising hi...s integrity or mine. Jim's advice literally saved me from financial peril because it put me in a much better negotiating position. He had my back throughout the divorce mediation process. Both Jim and his assistant Dorothy were great to work with and I highly recommend this firm.

I needed to leave my home as a result of a highly toxic marriage that had finally come to an end. I was scared as my wife has a very high conflict personality style, and I knew I’d need a lawyer who could help protect me and the future I wanted to rebuild for myself and our daughter. Many of the loca...l lawyers from the Ashville metropolitan area were hearst in family law, but none could I find that specialized in high-conflict separation. Quite frankly, I was scared as I knew that without the protection and guidance of the right attorney who really understood the rigors of dealing with high conflict, my future could be terribly turbulent. What struck me about Jim at first was his profile on his website. He was authentic, and completely values-driven and spoke as if he knew my situation and desire for a new life completely. His reviews were glowing on AVVO, and our first meeting was stellar. Jim’s quiet, calm, but confident demeanor instilled a peace in me that helped me focus. Jim took time to listen, and process, but in the end, always honor my values and goals - working quickly and efficiently to get all of our ducks in a row. Most of all, Jim had the heart of a coach; he sincerely gave wise counsel when it came to my daughter and her needs - always pointing me to my North Star. I was literally blown away by the quick, professional, and precise execution of Jim’s process - he had us sitting down to mediation with a legally-binding separation agreement within weeks! Done! The sheer relief I felt by having all of our i’s dotted and t’s crossed and under the law was worth more than I could have ever dreamed. Now, I’m moving on with my life and happier than I’ve ever been with a bright future. I was able to buy a beautiful home that is perfect for my daughter and I - a place where she can feel safe and enjoy her time as she grows up. I have a new lease on life, and I cannot thank Jim enough. He was a God-send.

Short headline: I am a guy and I got the house, maintained my financial standard of living, and got primary custody of the kids. Jim has represented me over a few years with actions including mediations, and a custody trial. Jim is thoughtful, careful, methodical, and truthful. In our custody tria...l we were up against a defendant who was extremely calculating and planned out her entire life around trying to malign and alienate me from my boys. The defendant had set traps for me and engineered no-win situations non-stop for two years leading up the trial and played the victim effectively enough to manipulate even seasoned mental health professionals to her advantage. We were absolutely in the right, but it was an extremely difficult case to prove. Jim took the time to trudge through the backstory with me, to exhaustively pour over evidence, and to listen to me put the flex points of the case into perspective. He found the handles, the leverage in the case and crafted a clearly understandable and winning message to communicate with the court. At the conclusion of testimony, he delivered a closing argument which so clearly explained the aspects of the case and so effectively tied our points to incontrovertible evidence that opposing counsel was unable to respond with a coherent counter argument in their closing. The judge ruled in our favor without further deliberation. Beyond his best of breed trial skills, Jim has the depth of knowledge to help you navigate the entirety of the process. He will help you put your situation in context, find the best approach given the circumstance, and keep you moving forward. You may be regretting some of your life decisions and this process can be painful and draining. Hiring Jim means your story will be clearly understood by the courts, your interests will be fiercely represented, and your life will begin again sooner than you think.

I was very nervous and scared upon my initial consultation with Jim. My retired LAWYER husband left our marriage after 35 years. The end result of dividing assets through mediation ended up in my favor my quite a bit. Jim made my financial future secure therefore will not have to alter my lifestyl...e one bit. I am forever grateful to Jim and his assistant Lorey. They gave me strength and confidence during the most stressful period of my life.