James Lee Lane

After searching for an attorney for months, I stumbled upon Jim Lane’s profile on Google. After reading his credentials, I knew he would be the person to truly advocate for me — and I was absolutely right. This was an incredibly stressful time in my life, especially since I had just retired from w...ork. In addition, I lost my only daughter during our marriage, and it became evident that divorce was inevitable. Jim Lane, along with his Paralegal and Assistant, made a tremendous positive impact on my life. They helped me manage the overwhelming stress and guided me through every step with patience, compassion, and professionalism. Jim was able to skillfully negotiate the financials, and I was awarded nearly everything he said I was entitled to. His expertise and calm confidence gave me reassurance throughout the process. I honestly don’t know how I would have made it through those difficult months without this firm’s exceptional handling of my case. From the very beginning, they treated me with genuine care and understanding. If you are looking for the best divorce attorney, I can confidently say that Jim Lane is the one.

I called Jim Lane's office seeking an attorney to help with a civil protection order. Not only did Jim exude professionalism throughout our entire time working together, his staff are also highly professional, responsive, and courteous which was so very appreciated during the difficult time I was goi...ng through. Jim reviewed all of my evidence and spent a significant amount of time letting me know how the ex-parte and hearing processes for a civil stalking protective order worked. He walked me through potential questions from the opposing attorney, told me what to expect for every step, and in general did a lot to quell my anxieties. When we got to court for the ex-parte hearing, he swiftly spoke with wisdom only acquired over years of practice and was able to get our order granted very quickly. In the full hearing, he worked effectively with the opposing attorney to hammer out exactly what *I*, the victim, wanted in terms of a consent agreement. He went back and forth numerous times advocating for me and ended up getting what I wanted in the full protection order. Something else that stood out to me was the fact that when Jim and I reached the courtroom area and saw my stalker there, he immediately took me to a separate area to protect me from being re-traumatized and too shaken to advocate for myself by sitting in my stalker's vicinity. This was a small act which made a huge difference for me on that very stressful, emotionally intense day. Jim's hard work, steady demeanor, and intelligence has ensured I am now protected for 5 years. I could not be more relieved that I trusted Jim to take my case and I strongly recommend anyone with domestic issues seek his compassionate counsel!

Jim was willing to take on my case mid-divorce from a messy "ma and pa" attorney. He had some cleaning up to do right off the bat. Motions were filed and we were in court very soon after. Jim is so knowledgeable. His memory is like a steel trap. He remembered details about my ex/found damning... evidence I would have overlooked. He turned every stone, even finding counseling records where my ex admitted to the molestation of my bestfriend (something ex denied in deposition). He went through my ex's breathalyzer records (court ordered for a DV case) where he found failed tests, failures to submit, and even a week-long lapse where he didn't test (I randomly provided Jim with a receipt I found in our son's diaper bag for $200 sunglasses in Bethany Beach. Jim then matched the date he didn't submit breathalyzer entries to this trip, where my ex lied and said he was "at home"). He was ready to challenge the custody evaluation psychiatrist, as he took it upon himself to interview and take into consideration my ex's counselor's records, while the evaluator never returned my counselor's call. He at one point was going to challenge the validity of the evaluator, as he submitted a "draft" of his biased evaluation, not following proper protocol (ex's rich aunt paid this guy in cash). Jim is a scary pit bull in court. He brings an energy to the court room that is contagious. He will chew out the opposing attorney one minute, and then calmly ask you how your weekend was the next. While Jim was anxious to take my case to court, I opted not to due to high costs of the proceedings. Jim is calming. He puts things in perspective. Provides you with your options. And then runs for your ex's jugular.

Anyone fortunate enough to have secured Mr. Lane’s services can rest easy knowing their case will be handled with the utmost professionalism. His judgement and articulate manner bring clarity to a chaotic situation. Preparedness, diligence and quality of character are but a few of Mr. Lane’s attribut...es that I thought did not exist within the legal profession. His foremost concern was making sure I was properly informed so I could act/decide in my family’s best interests. Mr. Lane has not only exceeded my expectations he also restored my faith in the legal profession.