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Posted by Pennie | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

You definitely want Ananda on your side !

I hired Amanda to represent me in a divorce modification action. I am a teacher and I had been represented by another established attorney in Central Florida, but never had real movement on the case. Once Amanda took over, however, things changed in the courtroom and out. I started seeing work I had ...expected all along, and she got the evidence from my husband that no one had previously requested. Once we got into the courtroom, I was happy to see Amanda take control of the arguments, and ultimately prevail. I wish I didn’t have to go to court, but I ended up with everything I wanted, and I know it was because of Amanda in the courtroom. She and her assistant were so helpful and caring, I got calls from Amanda after hours and on the weekends. They are a great team and I recommend them if you need a divorce!

Posted by Cody | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Amanda is a Lifesaver

Amanda Jacobson is a great woman and fantastic lawyer. I met her last year for the first time when seeking to hire someone to represent me in my divorce. Thinking back to a year ago - it was very confusing trying to sort out available options, not having any experience in family law and divorce.... Do I get a specialist, go the collaborative route, hire an expensive attorney in a downtown high-rise? How to know you're making the right choice? There are so many options. How do you know what you need? This website helps narrow it down, thankfully, but you still have a lot to filter out for yourself. The answer on who to hire became very simple for me after my first meeting with Amanda: she came across passionate, dedicated, knowledgable, and committed to addressing my specific situation and let me know it was very common and straight forward to get through. She had a wealth of experience to draw from and was able to articulate what to expect every step of the way. It went a long way to helping me come to terms with the legal system, process, and how this would work. What mediation would mean, what going to court would mean, what either approach would ultimately cost financially (and in other ways). Her consultation gave me a great deal of confidence she was the right fit and person for my case. Her guidance and direction also helped me establish the most cost effective approach for what could have been a potentially stupid ridiculous expensive situation that went on for years. She clearly cared deeply about doing what was best by her client and trying to keep them whole. During the mediation I found Amanda was patient and kind when we needed to slow down and process to help me understand certain topics. Her advocacy and passionate representation of my needs were demonstrated countless times through a challenging mediation process. It is a very difficult thing to go through, but she was always very measured, composed, focused, and knew when and what to fight for, and when to compromise for a solution we could make work. I managed to survive the experience without feeling the need to capitulate. She also has a remarkable bench of experts to pull from when needed. I had some unique tax and compensation issues to analyze and work through, and I found that her expert resources were the absolute best to work with - very impressive in terms of their experience and credentials. In fact, I fully intend to use them for tax and financial planning in the future. Finally, her office and staff were all very professional and friendly. Anytime I needed assistance with scheduling, rescheduling, or working with her awesome paralegal Michelle on paperwork and court documents - they were very reliable and always there for me. The process started in April and concluded before the end of the year. I owe her a great deal of gratitude for her role in helping me get through the most difficult experience ever. I honestly believe hiring Amanda was the best decision I could have made, especially after talking to others about what happened to them when they went through the same thing. Once you start a divorce you may be surprised about how many people share the experience with you, or come to you seeking advice on what to expect.

Posted by Lucy | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

My Dream Team.....

I’m so very grateful to Amanda and her team, I am a mother of three, and didn’t know where to begin after being served with divorce and custody papers. I called Amanda, and she immediately started working on my case. She was attentive and caring, always returning my calls and answering every question..., making sure I understood every detail. Reassuring me every step of the way. Although my divorce was not an easy one I was confident knowing I had her on my side. I would recommend Amanda to anyone who is in need of a Family/ Divorce Lawyer. Thank you Amanda and Michelle too.

Posted by Jeff | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Divorce

I cannot express just how great Amanda and her team were for me as I went through a fairly complicated and ugly divorce. They made sure every possible outcome was discussed and that we were prepared for anything and everything. One thing I really liked about working with Amanda, is that we have a v...ery similar work-style. We both treat our clients the same way that we would treat a close friend or family member. She showed great care for the outcome of my case and understood just how important my daughter and her wellbeing were to me. She was an amazing "partner" to have on my team as we went through this. Her knowledge and advice were invaluable to me. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone in need of her specialized services

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great service

She was very professional but also personal in interactions with me over my divorce. I was very touched when she called me to see how I was doing when the paperwork was finalized Definitely a woman you want in your corner!

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