Caryn S. Fennell

If you are an attorney, you can go by a lot of different names: lawyer, esquire, counsellor, defender (the list goes on and on), but the name that you will probably not find on the list is: Lifesaver. Caryn was my lifesaver -- and I'm not over-exaggerating. Caryn was referred to me by a friend of mine who had gone through a very difficult custody battle and that's exactly what I was encountering. My divorce was different than a lot of divorces because my spouse was an attorney. My spouse knew the ins and outs of the law and would consistently shove it in my face to make me feel inferior. This was a VERY difficult custody battle because I was the "Nice Guy" that stayed home to take care of the kids while my spouse built her law practice. With the courts being PRO-mother, I knew I needed someone who had experience with complicated custody issues. Caryn had exactly that. As soon as I hired her and her knowledgable team, I finally had someone to help me fight my battles. It was a huge relief. I will warn anyone who is thinking about hiring her... do NOT hire Caryn unless you are ready to run. Caryn's firm is a thoroughbred law firm. They do not "play" around. Once hired, there is nothing that will stop them from getting to the truth. That's exactly what I needed... a truth-seeker. During the case, Caryn actually uncovered so many lies that my spouse told me -- lies that would make anyone shake their head in disgust. She helped me to see things as they actually were, not as they "appeared" to be. She coached me through difficult times... and she allowed me to be in the driver's seat the entire time. She was my Gladiator. The temporary hearing was riddled with confusion and chaos. Why? Because Caryn was fighting three attorneys at once. Opposing counsel tried pulling out all their shameful tactics, but Caryn kept presenting the evidence. The judge completely ruled in my favor. A male, stay-at-home dad, got to keep the house, got alimony and increased child-support. None of that would have been possible without Caryn and her incredible team. Once you're a client of the firm, you're part of the family. Kelly, Melissa, Paige, the entire team have ALL of my gratitude. I am beyond grateful. My divorce could have turned out completely different. BOTTOM LINE: Caryn will work for you tirelessly. I am not kidding when I say that she is THE VERY BEST ATTORNEY you can hire for complicated custody issues. When your kids are involved, don't settle for less. You need the best. You need Caryn.

No one enjoys going through a divorce and it is an emotional, uncertain, and overwhelming experience. Having the right attorney guiding the process and in the courtroom can make a huge difference and I highly recommend Caryn S. Fennell. Why? I got to watch dozens of other attorneys while waiting on my case and by far, Caryn was the most prepared out of any attorney I saw. A lot of divorce attorney's come in and argue situations during a divorce, Caryn can do this, but she relies heavily on case law to back up her points and you can tell the judge is listening and considering her arguments more than other attorneys. She also has a presence and a command about her in the courtroom that again. When she presents, her delivery is excellent. She is able to adapt in the moment to the other attorney, she can pivot based on the judge if necessary, and you get the sense that the room stops to listen to her. She is honest with you. When you make decisions as a case is negotiated with the other side, changes based on a day in court, etc. she will give you your options and not play on your emotions, but tell you the real pro's and con's of settling, continuing forward, etc. I never got the feeling that she was trying to drag out the process. I am a man, who makes more than my ex, and was in a split custody situation. I did not get everything I wanted (let's be honest, who does in divorce - especially in the situation above), but I definitely felt that Caryn helped me get the best outcome possible. You need to feel comfortable with your attorney, but I highly recommend at least speaking to Caryn. If you hire her, you will be glad you did.