Jacqueline M. Handorf-Rugani

Jackie represented me in an overwhelming family situation involving my daughter. Prior to meeting with her, I was terrified and had no idea of what my rights were or what I could expect to happen. From our first meeting to the last, Jackie did a wonderful job spelling out how the law applied to my ...situation, and reviewed for how she planned on representing me. Sitting in front of her white board as she clearly defined the facts, the applicable laws and her recommendations in my case, I felt a growing sense of control as she made sense of what I saw as chaos. I greatly appreciated her direct, no nonsense style. While this situation was personally painful for me, I will be forever grateful to her for navigating me through a very difficult time in my life with skill, professionalism and compassion.

This lawyer has recently helped me navigate the adoption process with my stepchild. We have had some serious concerns regarding the biological father, and she has been extremely good at standing up for us and ensuring we are protected. She was very willing to sit down with me to answer all of my ques...tions regarding the adoption, and didn't just tell us what we wanted to hear. I would definitely recommend her in the future to any family or friends who need legal assistance.

Jackie represented me through the most difficult period of my life. For nearly two years, I have worked with Jackie on my divorce/custody case, and for or nearly two years Jackie has not only provided knowledge and counsel, but has been a solid rock for me to lean and rely on. During a very emotio...nal time, Jackie has been incredibly honest with me-she has provided me with reassurance; with her expert opinion; and when needed, with tough information and/or feedback. Jackie dispensed information through a personalized filter-she very quickly assessed how I need to receive information and adjusted her style and communication appropriately. Jackie and her team were very professional, very detailed, and very caring. They made sure that all t's were crossed and all i's were dotted. My case was not a simple one, and went on for quite a while, yet she always made me feel like a priority, like she was fighting for my children and I, and like she was incredibly invested. She fought for us like I could have never believed anyone would. Jackie and her team will always hold a very dear place in my heart, because I would not have been able to survive that time period in tact without them. I would recommend Jackie to anyone going through a difficult divorce or custody case. I put my entire life in her hands, and she earned every ounce of that trust from me and from my family.