Catherine Holly Yach Gleason's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Smart, hard working and dedicated to her clients needs. Her heart is in it!

Ms. Gleason was referred to me by a friend after we needed to fire our former attorney for treating my sister's case like her parental rights, after becoming disabled, were unimportant and optional. My sister was the primary caregiver of her young child when a medical tragedy struck. To give you a l...ittle insight into our last attorney, when I found out my sister's cancer had returned and was devastated and in tears on the phone with our former attorney regarding only that news for 15 minutes, she charged us her hourly rate for the call. It's not about the money, it's the lack of compassion. If it were only that fact and she was an effective attorney otherwise, I would have stayed with her anyway. That however was not the case. In contrast, Ms. Gleason's heart is not only in the right place (she cares for her clients as people and is a very compassionate person), she also knew the law much better than our last allegedly well rated attorney. Ms. Gleason was able to point by point explain the blatant mistakes/oversights that were made in the past that led to us having a negative judgement - which was based only on the opposing sides filings that were never responded to by our council. I am a professor; the former attorney was like the student that showed up to class without doing their homework, only in this case we would have to suffer all of the consequences. Ms. Gleason is the opposite. She has always made herself available to speak with us about our concerns, always explained the applicable laws at hand and has prepared herself in the events we have endured. To have such a smart and deeply caring attorney is a rarity. She is untraditional in the most meaningful ways that assists her clients in as positive an outcome as possible. She prioritizes her clients needs and goes above and beyond to get the job done. She has taken calls from us outside of business hours when necessary. She is always offering to help us think through the best ways to proceed. She is strong, smart and pragmatic. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Posted by Quardarell | June 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney!!

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY! When you don’t know that you too have rights as a parent that includes more than doing whatever the mother states, it is difficult to think clearly and make good decisions. In addition to not understanding, a legal process, further complicates matters even more. Catherine “Ka...tie” Gleason is heaven sent! Katie explained the law, my rights and outlined in clear language the steps in the process that where needed to be done. I can’t say that I completely understood or agreed with the process even then cause my main concern was seeing my son, being present, and him not forgetting me because the mom was bitter, and angry because I left her. I did not leave my son! Katie was very reassuring, articulate, knowledgeable and her guidance was very effective. Katie was selected on a recommendation from a trusted friend who had experienced a similar situation and had Katie as his legal counsel and was some of the "Best" advice I have ever received. Great Lawyer - Quardarell, Child Custody and Criminal case client.

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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Attorney

I hired Katie to handle a divorce. I highly recommend her. Eveything went smooth.

Posted by Stefanie | October 18, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Honest and Caring

Catherine assisted me with my legal needs for issues I was having with my employment. She was caring and honest and explained to me every step of the process. Having never used a lawyer before, I didn't know what to expect. She not only resolved my issues, but she did so in a quick and diligent ma...nner. She was always quick to respond to me and never left me wondering. She give's lawyers a good name.

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Catherine Holly Yach Gleason's Lawyer Endorsements

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Juan Calama

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine is a tireless advocate with a great understanding of what her clients needs are. She has the skills to help make a difficult situation easier and she takes the time to listen and to understand. I endorse her without reservation."

Andrew Nickolaou

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Logan Lawrence

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When working with Catherine it becomes apparent how much she cares for her clients. When you find a competent and personable attorney like Catherine you know that any legal issues you may have will be handled with the same level of professionalism and care she would give to her own family."

Joshua Silverman

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gleason is an outstanding lawyer who demonstrates uncommon skill and dedication to her clients. I highly recommend her services. You can't go wrong with her."

Richard Mercure

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Marci Silver

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Catherine on several issues and while I'm endorsing for DUI cases, Catherine has an outstanding ability to work in several different areas. I have worked with Catherine on complex criminal cases, defamation and family law matters. She is well versed but more than that, she knows when to seek more information for her clients and spot issues that are important for them. She's an excellent trial attorney and I highly recommend her to a client that is seeking personal service and hard work."

David Faulkner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gleason has a reputation in the legal community for being a highly motivated, professional and skilled lawyer. She is clearly willing to go the extra mile in fighting for her clients' rights. As a result, a client can be confident that Ms. Gleason will be a strong advocate to have in their corner."

Ophelia Bernal-Mora

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine Gleason is a great advocate for her clients, is caring, and will put her clients needs first in all cases. I definitely recommend her services in the Gainesville and North Florida area."

Adriane Isenberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. "Katie", as she is best known, is a true and caring advocate. She will leave no stone unturned to ensure her clients receive the best possible outcome. She is an advocate for the underdog and no task is to great for her to undertake. Having been trained by some of the best DUI defense lawyers in the state, her skill is without comparison. I would recommend her to any individual seeking DUI representaion in the Gainesville area."

Matthew Gunter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Catherine Gleason is a pleasure to work with. She has showed the utmost professionalism and courtesy towards her clients as well as other attorneys. She's an incredibly experienced attorney in criminal law. I look forward to working with Catherine in the future."

Byron Flagg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Catherine is an excellent attorney who cares deeply about each and every client who hires her. She is an amazing advocate who works tirelessly to get good results for her clients."

James Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gleason is an exceptional attorney who aggressively fights for her clients. She has a great reputation as trial attorney and is experienced in handling a wide variety of criminal charges. I would highly recommend her to anyone facing DUI or criminal charges"

David Katz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. It is a pleasure to endorse Katie. Working with her has been a great expeience. She is a wonderful lawyer who I would recommend to anone needing a caring, honest and hard working attorney on thier side. I look forward to continuing to work with her for a long time."

Long Duong

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Catherine for years going all the way back to law school. She is known for her genuine concern for her clients. She's a straight shooter and works hard to keep the communication lines open. I have and would recommend her to new clients without hesitation."

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Andrew Nickolaou

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