Dawn M. Prokopec

I hired Dawn back in 2012 for my divorce with minor children. I was nervous of how I would fare in court because of the mountain of lies that the other party was telling. Dawn was able to sift through the nonsense and tell the actual factual story. My divorce was settled fairly and I have been able t...o enjoy the last decade of my life with my children happily by my side. I have recommended Dawn to my friends and coworkers and they have reported similar success.

Dawn is an excellent attorney and person. I had a high conflict divorce with custody. I was extremely lucky that I received a referral for Dawn. Sharp, compassionate, knowledgeable, informed, on top of things. She represented me but I think one of the most notable endorsements is from my ex, who said... he would recommend her to anyone. A few things really made her stand-out amongst other good attorneys: A respected and informed professional. Knows the other people involved. Excellent communication at all times, in all directions. Strategic and collaborative in her thinking and actions. Case ownership, responsibility, and preparation. Sharp and trustworthy. Exceedingly professional, she communicated with me and everyone else who interacted with my case very impressively. I truly felt represented. She is very well known and respected in her professional community and in a substantive way. She seemed to know everyone and everyone knew her. She knows her audience. This was invaluable. It made a difference more than once but she didn’t lean on it either. Her work really is just that good. I cannot tell you how many people I interacted with where there was instant recognition followed by reassurance that I was in great hands when I told them who my attorney was. I always understood what was happening, what the next steps were, and why. It was very empowering during a difficult time. She really took that fact that this was my family's life and future, that we were going to have to live with the outcomes, into account and didn't take action without communicating with me. She set realistic expectations and exceeded them time and again. She was very hands-on and on top of things. She was an expert on my case and, thanks to her, I felt like an expert too. There are so many facts and opinions, good takes and bad takes, flying around during a divorce and/or custody case. My case had complex fact pattern. Dawn did an excellent job getting to the heart of the matters at hand. She was never unprepared. As much waiting as there can be, sometimes big decisions are made very quickly and having such a sharp and prepared attorney made a difference. Having a really solid understanding of the potential outcomes (risks and opportunities included) allowed me to make difficult decisions from an informed place during times of uncertainty. At the end of the day, my outcome was excellent. I think it can be easy to say "they're great" once the desired outcome is achieved and your life isn’t upside-down anymore… but I knew I had an excellent attorney DURING my case. Given that they are likely some of the longest months of your life, having someone you can really trust is key. You want someone like her representing you when the stakes are this high.

Divorce is a scary situation for anyone. One of the most important things to do first is find an attorney. Dawn came highly recommended to me and I couldn't have gotten through my divorce without her. She went above and beyond in every stage of the entire process. Dawn truly cares for her clients. I ...will forever be grateful.

I went through a rough divorce, as the case for many divorces. Dawn helped me through every step of the process. Every thing was explained to me in terms I could understand, and it helped make an extremely difficult situation be put in perspective and helped ease my mind. In the end, I received the t...ime and attention you would expect from a legal professional. Dawn helped temper my expectations and control my emotions throughout the process. I would highly recommend using Dawn. I hope to never have to use her again, however if the situation arises, she will be the first person I will call.