Jennifer Lynn Todd

Despite difficult circumstances and an uncertainty of who I should turn to in order to help me through my divorce, I was thankfully able to find Rachel & Associates. Everyone was very kind in setting up my appointment, open to my situation and eager to help. I met with Jennifer for a free consultat...ion which lasted about 60 minutes. I was never rushed, never felt pressured, it was simply a conversation. Right away I knew I found the right attorney to help me navigate this difficult part of my life. Jennifer wanted to hear my story, asked questions and get a complete picture of what was going on so she could provide me the best possible explanation of how they could help. There was no sugar coating…Very early it was made clear that this process could take quite a bit of time and money to complete depending on the circumstances. There was always a desire to find the most efficient path through settlement, it was never about money, or billable hours…it was about finding resolution to the circumstances that were presented as quickly as possible. Jennifer also made it clear that this would not be a magical process that she would be able to solve without my help. She was able to paint the proper picture in my mind so that I could prepare to engage in the process and know that I had the full support of Rechel & Associates. Jennifer was very open, honest, direct, and compassionate during all of the conversations. I knew after that consultation that the firm of Rachel and Associates was the best suited for me. During the entire process, Jennifer and her team (Julie, Beth, and others) were eager to assist in any way possible. The communication lines were open. All of my questions were answered in a timely fashion and most importantly I ALWAYS felt as though everything was going to be handled properly. Meetings were accompanied with email and voice reminders to make sure I was prepared. All requests for documentation was done well in advance of any hearings. This gave me the proper amount of time to ensure everything was provided. Julie who is Jennifer’s paralegal was very organized and personable. She ensured that all of the calculations were checked and re-checked for accuracy. She didn’t let ANYTHING slip through the cracks. She was always there to help with any questions I had and also manage the many emails that came from the other party in this case. She was a pleasure to work with. Hands down, Jennifer is awesome! She is the BEST! I cannot say enough to truly show how grateful I am for her! She is professional yet relatable. She will work her tail off to ensure you get the best possible results. She is clear with her communication and expectations. She holds you accountable for what needs to be accomplished and prepares you 14 different ways prior to any hearing or trial. She is WELL prepared. There were many curve balls that came up during trial…Jennifer was prepared to handle all of them. Supporting documentation and case law was in her back pocket to rebut any item opposing counsel had to offer. She knew every single details inside and out. Nobody likes to go through a divorce, its not a pleasant part of life. But what one can only hope for is that they receive the most competent, knowledgeable, reliable and honest counsel during the process. It was not a process that I enjoyed going through, but with the support of Rachel & Associates (Jennifer specifically) the process went as smoothly as it possibly could. Laughs were traded at each visit and I can only hope that anyone else going through this difficult time can find Jennifer at Rachel & Associates to help them through this. It was truly the best possible experience I could have asked for. Thank you to Jennifer and her team for ensuring the desired results were achieved in the quickest timeframe possible! Sincerely, Joel

Jennifer took a very complicated child custody case representing me (the grand parent) seeking temporary custody of my grandchild due to the parent's (my daughter) inability to care for the child due to her inappropriate life style (ie, drugs, alcohol, etc). When I became aware of how bad the proble...m was, I contacted another attorney and she totally mishandled the case. This alerted my daughter that I was seeking custody of my grand daughter, and of course, this made the case much more difficult.; however, after I fired the first attorney, I contacted Jennifer and she immediately analyzed the case with expert skill. She cleared her calendar and she worked with me that day in her office to immediately and tirelessly put in an emergency motion for the protection of my grandchild. This was on a Friday, so she gave me her cell # and she personally stayed in contact with me to guide me through the process over the weekend as we awaited the judge to make a decision on the emergency motion. If you are not aware, grandparents basically have no rights in Florida regarding grandchildren so it is very difficult to win temporary custody. However, the judge ruled in my favor. Then, Jennifer instructed me how the emergency pick-up order process worked. In this process, I picked-up my grand daughter from my daughter with the aid of law enforcement. Jennifer's knowledgeable, calm manner took my stress out of this potentially volatile situation. To emphasize how rare it is to win temporary custody and get a pick up order, the law enforcement officer told me that he had never executed one in his 15-year career. Jennifer's calm quick action ensured the safety of my grand daughter. This is a true testament to Jennifer's empathy and skill. Then, Jennifer flawlessly represented me in subsequent court battles with my daughter as she attempted to regain custody of my granddaughter before she made the required changes for reunification. She also helped me stop the father (my grand daughter's father) gain custody as he was and has been a totally absent parent living in Nevada. Currently, my daughter has made the required changes for reunification. I still have temporary custody and I am involved in mediation with the construction of the parenting agreement between my daughter and my granddaughter's father. Therefore, all of my goals for my grand daughter have been met and and are being met for the future...she is safe, happy and secure. It is my true belief that Jennifer has been instrumental in saving my grand daughter's life and that it the highest praise and best future recommendation that I can give her. Absolutely hire her immediately!

I had a very unique divorce case that involved a pregnancy and a new marriage, which took one year to resolve. Jennifer Todd and staff did a lot of detailed research and always made me feel like I was their only client. She truly cares, and I never felt like I was getting brushed off, and they were a...ll very supportive during the times when I felt frustrated with the situation in general. They were extremely thorough, and I'm not sure the outcome would have been as positive had I used another firm.

Jennifer was excellent at handling my dissolution of marriage. I titled this review Sit back and relax, because although I kept trying to get involved over and over, I truly just needed to sit back, relax, and let Jennifer do her job. She represented me, and my position, very well. Give her the fa...cts, and she'll run with them. I highly recommend her, and would not hesitate to hire her again.

Jennifer will be a friend for Life. She was appointed to me by the firm to look after my case and what an amazing decision. Right from the beginning she was there to support me when i was upset and worried and made me laugh when i was stressed. Jennifer never got frustrated when i asked numerous ques...tions and always got back to me when she said she would. Everything she recommended was on point and her knowledge was amazing. Jennifer sat with me in mediation for 7 hours and not once did i worry as she was there to comfort me and advise me of things i wanted and ways to keep me calm. If you are looking for a kind but strong Lawyer then Jennifer is your gal. Thanks Jen, I will never forget what you did for me and Sky.