Mercedes Ruth Wechsler

Mercedes Ruth Wechsler

4.3
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

1212 E. Ridgewood Street, Orlando, FL

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Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

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Law Offices of Mercedes Ruth Wechsler

1212 E. Ridgewood Street, Orlando, FL, 32803

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Mercedes Ruth Wechsler's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vicki | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Decision for Knowledgeable and Exceptional representation

Mercedes Wechsler was recommended to me by a good friend as a top divorce and family law attorney in the Orlando area, and I can say that is the experience I received. At my initial consultation she was very knowledgeable, perceptive and honest while listening to my concerns. Mercedes was also highly... supportive with her guidance and directions for each step in this very sensitive and difficult process. She skillfully uses her expertise to keep her clients informed because she understands their needs and that this is a very emotional time. She also has an exceptional office staff that I found always available, helpful and ready to assist. It was a pleasure working with Mercedes and her staff. I highly recommend Mercedes Wechsler!

Posted by Sean | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Family and Divorce Lawyer

A very close friend recommended Mercedes Weschler to me and I was very glad I reached out. Mercedes was to the point and help put things into perspective. She had a tremendous knowledge of fathers rights and how to interpret the law. I felt she quickly gave me her full attention once I received news... that my X was trying to move out of state with my son within the month. Mercedes is sensitive yet assertive and speaks to her clients in a manner that is both supportive and strong. She clearly outlined my next steps and helped me through this stressful situation. She was a huge help in court, articulating her questions in just the right as well as pointing out the inconsistencies of the opposing counsel. She also pointed out an unfair alimony situation and helped me adjust it to be more balanced, so I am very happy with her services! Her office staff was outstanding, and were there to help with any question. Highly recommend Mercedes Weschler!!

Posted by Jennie | June 16, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Mercedes Wechsler was recommended by a friend as "the best divorce attorney." She was right! From my first consult to the final hearing, Mercedes was straightforward, knowledgeable, sensitive to my emotional state while being firm, and did not pressure me in any way. I was able to decide what I neede...d, and then she and her outstanding legal assistant, Talley Mendinhall, made it happen. Throughout my divorce process I had access to Mercedes and Talley any time I had a question. I always received explanations that made sense. I very much appreciate the expertise and caring that went into my case. I highly recommend the law practice of Mercedes Wechsler .

Posted by Blanca | March 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent professional

I highly recommend Mercedes on any legal advice you could need. She is always on top and give a great service. She also has a great team behind that provide a permament support. She has taken over my divorce in an outstanding professional way. I was in another country but distance has not been any ob...stacle for her.

Posted by Jim | February 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

The Wedding is History

O.K. , the party is over, the person you ran down the aisle with- is not there anymore, and now you are looking at divorce. So with everything around you in a state of turmoil, you now find yourself having to find a lawyer. So, maybe you call a couple of friends, or search the internet, and everyt...hing looks the same, with the same answers, and you are even more confused. I was lucky, i found Mercedes. I had been married for 28 years, and could not believe what was happening,. I tried to work it out, but my spouse had "lawyered up". I have some news for you, when that happens- it is over, because in Florida, with its antiquated divorce laws which are in need of serious reform, once the other party has counsel, you better get one, fast. There are times for a professional, and you want someone who can make it happen for you in such troubling times, and i would strongly recommend Mercedes Wechsler. Let me tell you what is going to happen, Florida is a "No Fault State", as you may know, if not, basically you are being fed into a system that is going to put you in a day (or days) of fun with a mediator, and the two attorneys , and your future Ex. "to work it out". And no matter what one person did, or said, it really doesn't matter, the court system wants it resolved here, not in court. So you need someone who can play the game. But the game starts before you go into the room,the communication between the attorneys beforehand, and most importantly the communication between attorney and client. this is where Mercedes earns her keep. First, she returns phone calls, second, she will get to the bottom of your case quickly, and third, she will fight for your case. If you are a man, in Florida, you are going to be paying for everything, chances are even your wife's attorney. And you are going to be looking at some alimony laws written in the 1950's. You better have someone that can play on this stage, because it is all about the money, and how long you are going to be paying it. This is going to be a bigger decision than the one you made when you married her, your attorney , let me save you some time, just call Mercedes. Call her, listen to her, follow her lead, communicate with her on you concerns, and sit back and let her work her magic. She is intelligent, very knowledgeable in her field, pointed in her directives, but also is compassionate in understanding that she is dealing with clients that their marriages have fallen apart. If you are a women looking for an attorney, I sure would not want to be your husband if you choose Mercedes.

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Carolyn Crichton

Child custody lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mercedes Wechsler. Mercedes is well versed in the law of child custody and family law in general. Her research and writing skills are superior. Mercedes is always well prepared and has a commanding courtroom presence."

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Scott Richardson

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Wechsler is an outstanding litigator. She is result oriented as opposed to litigation for litigation sake. I would feel exceedingly comfortable referring people to her firm. Strongly recommended."

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Don Dennis

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Wechsler is well respected attorney in the legal community and one that works diligently for her clients."

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Jonathan Simon

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mercedes is an excellent attorney and very professional. We have litigated several cases against each other and kept costs down for our clients by not bickering over frivolous issues."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Senior Partner, Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A.

Associations

2010 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Lawyers of Central Florida

2009 - Present

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Barrister

2008 - Present

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Education

1997

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Central Florida

B.S.Engineering

Languages

English

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