Heather Bay Sobel

For my divorce case, I chose the Friedman and Mirman firm on the recommendation of the Dean of the law school at Ohio State because I feared my controlling partner might be so difficult that I would need to be prepared to go to trial. Heather represented me masterfully for nearly two years in wha...t became a protracted and high-conflict divorce case. Her steady professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledge of the law helped me feel protected and supported despite my toxic situation. Working with Heather, the co-parenting coach, and our guardian ad litem, I could feel confident I was doing everything possible to make a clear, calm future for my kids despite a very difficult and obstructive co-parent. Heather worked tirelessly to create a VERY detailed shared parenting plan that addressed every shenanigan that came up on the two years of resistance from my sons' dad. The SPP created enforceable boundaries and accountability that will make a difference for my family over the next 14 years. She also persisted and negotiated a reasonable financial settlement despite a very deep "everything is mine" view from the other side. Although we seem to be VERY CLOSE to total settlement and I have hoped to avoid trial from the start, I have no doubt that Heather would have made a powerful case and would have pressed for every possible benefit and support for my kids and me, within the realm of what is possible. Heather has the knowledge and networking skills to help clients navigate difficult divorces. She's strategic, savvy, funny, and confident. Heather's intuition is as excellent as her legal research. By listening to her guidance, a client can get through even the messiest divorce. My interactions with partners, paralegals, receptionists, and others at the Friedman and Mirman firm were positive without exception. This divorce has been incredibly expensive--I'll be recovering financially for years---but there is NO PRICE too high for freedom. Every dollar I spent on Heather's representation was money well spent.