Steven Lee August

I work as support staff in a company with law enforcement/legal expertise. When two attorneys recommended Steve for my pending divorce, I knew I was on the right track. Steve knew what I wanted right from the beginning and was brutally honest with me. I very much appreciated that because my expect...ations were unrealistic. Other attorneys that I had consulted with told me what I wanted to hear. After speaking with both he and his extremely capable paralegal, Jo, I was convinced that this was the person to handle my case. I couldn't have been more right. Steve came into the first pretrial prepared with case law that had been appealed and upheld in the 8th District. By doing his homework, he had the opposing party on their heels right from the beginning. The entire time, he was sensitive to my financial situation, and I never once felt taken advantage of with billable hours. Even with communications with opposing counsel, he kept things brief and to-the-point, while the other side sent multi-page, wordy replies. He and Jo were both consummate professionals, and I wholeheartedly recommend Steve to handle your divorce.

I was introduced to Steve and Jo by my husband during a very hostile emergency hearing with my ex-husband on the custody of my two oldest children. I wasn't the easiest client by a long-shot. My expectations, looking back, were quite unrealistic. I was running on pure emotion. These are my children- ...and I was up against my ex whose parents have unlimited funds. While the experience was excruciating- Steve and Jo were with me every step of the way. At the end of it, they felt more like family than like lawyers I had just been introduced to. They both take on your case as if they are in a fight for their own children. They are human, compassionate and they truly care. They will battle for what is in your best interest and listen to your input and thoughts but will absolutely be upfront and call out what you need to be aware of . They ensure you are covered on every aspect and detail you aren't thinking of. Their attention to detail, level of preparation, experience, empathy, pure intelligence and knowledge of the law is superior to whomever you will be up against. Steve absolutely dominates in the courtroom. I ended with results that I never thought were possible. I came out far ahead of where I thought we would end up going into all of this. I saw the opposing counsel run-up a huge and unnecessary bill for my ex-husband's parents and Steve was so sensitive to where my husband I were financially. He went above and beyond in every capacity throughout this whole process. Steve August is one of the most honest and capable lawyers you will ever run across. Trust me- you want him and Jo on your side. They are the best of the best and overall fantastic human beings.

Steve understands just by virtue of being an attorney, specializing in "divorce-separation-child support-and child custody", he has a hand in either tearing families further apart or mitigating the collateral damage that occurs daily in the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. He chooses to do ...the latter. In our instance, he was aggressive when he needed to be. His vast knowledge of the law coupled with his courtroom demeanor make him a formidable opponent. He and his amazing paralegal, Jo Ellen, were always responsive and prompt. I believe they really care about their clients and that speaks volumes about them both, personally and professionally. We will, absolutely, engage Steve August to represent us again in the future, if necessary.

Divorce is a difficult decision to make. I interviewed Mr. August three years before I sent in the retainer to actually begin my divorce. That said, he was very understanding, especially with domestic violence issues. He made me feel safe and protected. He knows the law and was more available than I ...expected. And, his paralegal, Jo Ellen can calm your anxiety by just hearing her dear voice when she answers the phone. My case was difficult and Steven navigated the law in my favor with vigor. Steven is polite powerhouse.

Attorney August was incredibly helpful in getting a painful process accomplished as smoothly and expediently as possible. He went above and beyond what I had expected with a great outcome. His paralegal, Jo, was tremendously compassionate as well as efficient. I have recommended them to several frien...ds whom unfortunately have the need for legal representation during the end of a marriage. All have been pleased.