Courtney L. Quist

I was recommended by Courtney through a friend who used her in her own child custody case. My friend raved on and on about Courtney. Finding the right attorney, especially for a child custody case is terrifying! I wanted to use an attorney that was recommended by someone who had personal experience... with them, so I immediately met with Courtney. After a long consultation with her, I was so impressed, that I hired her for my case. Courtney has been a huge force in helping me navigate my order, getting it cleaned up and making changes that were needed. Courtney is a HIGHLY respected attorney in Grand Rapids and the referee would say that to us during court. Courtney is also a great writer and really gets to the issue in her motions. She knows the law and she is a straight shooter. I was never misguided nor over promised. She is honest and will collaborate with you on what is the best path to take. Not only is she highly intelligent, experienced, and well-respected among other attorneys and judges but she is exceptionally compassionate. That is who she is as a person and why I believe she is in family law. She believes she can make a difference and it stands out in her performance. She is wonderful attorney and does not disappoint. Sandi, her assistant, was so helpful and kind as well. There’s nothing worse than dreading talking to an attorney only to get the cold assistant first. My experience with Quist Law is nothing short of exceptional. I will continue to use her in the future.

I was very happy with Courtney representing me on my recent divorce case. Something no one should have to go through and something I was very unfamiliar with when I was forced to go through it. I came to her based on a recommendation from a colleague who is no longer practicing, when I became uncomfo...rtable with my representation early in my case. She provided a free consultation, during which I provided all details of my case, and she gave an honest assessment of the likely outcome and was confident to hit the ground running if hired, which she did. I'm so happy I switched to Courtney. Courtney is very prompt to respond to questions/concerns. She's very concise and honest, never building false hope or providing long-winded responses over the phone or email, that would occupy more of her, and my time, and add to the bills. She doesn't sugar coat things, even if it's not what you'd want to hear, which I appreciated. She pushed hard, and won several debates, when she felt she could gain and also made me very aware of the risks, and financial costs, involved with pursuing things she wasn't confident about. On several occasions she accurately predicted how a judge or opposing counsel might react to a situation after I presented her some facts and data. This allowed me to build a good trust and rapport with her early in our relationship. She's very conscious of not wasting her, and your, time and dollars. We only met when necessary, and due our mutual preparation, we stuck to business and completed meeting items in a timely manner. I felt her billing was fair and reasonable, not nickel and diming for every item and interaction. Many smaller items were pushed back to me, which I appreciated, as opposed to me paying her to figure out something I was more intimately involved with the details of, or could easily accomplish myself. This allowed her to focus on legal matters with my case and others, again utilizing her and my time/money better. Relative to previous counsel I commissioned at the start of the case, the billing was much more reasonable with Courtney. She must have worked off hours and weekends on my case, but I never saw extra charges for it. She even gave me a break on the final bill if I could zero out the balance relatively quickly. Last, but far from least, I loved her personality. Despite the sad circumstances of a divorce involving children, we were able to joke and laugh at times when working together. She balanced well between being very serious regarding certain matters and knowing when it was appropriate to lighten up the situation. I would highly recommend Courtney to anyone faced with a divorce or custody dispute.

I moved to Michigan in August of 2015 after a lengthy and draining child custody battle that started in CA court in 2011. I have seen the good and bad side of the legal system when it comes to child custody cases. I had also seen the difference between a sloppy attorney and a good one. From the m...oment I walked into Courtney’s office and started to speak with her I could tell that she wasn’t just another lawyer looking to take on cases. She cared about the cases that she took on and most of all she cared about her clients like myself that were going through the everyday struggles because of those cases. I hired Courtney and she was very thorough, from gathering information to listening and offering solutions when the stress got high. After 5yrs of seeing the legal system only give me excuses for my good parenting Courtney got me results. Because of her and her teams hard work and diligence through this difficult time I now have the proper custody that benefits my son and I a great weight has been lifted off my back. I’ve seen attorney’s that talk a big game and then get flustered under pressure and difficult odds but Courtney is the opposite. She got better with the pressure and every day that I pick my son up from school now with our schedule I am thankful that I chose Courtney to be in my corner. I would and have recommended her to others. She’s a 10/10 in my book and I will always be thankful for her help.

I want to thank you for all the effort and hard work you put into my case. You put me into the hands of people I could learn to trust which is tremendously difficult for me. I also sorry for the ruff spots I put you through, the legal system was not my friend in the past. Thanks for staying with me, ... your soft soothing voice held me together enough to make it through.

I would HIGHLY recommend Courtney Quist to ANYONE seeking legal counsel, specifically in family court. She is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, honest and thorough in everything she does. As my attorney in a difficult custody battle with my ex-husband, Courtney stayed patient with me every step o...f the way, all while keeping my best interest in mind. Unlike other attorneys I have worked with in the past, Courtney listened to ALL of my needs and concerns. She is personable and approachable, and extremely reputable with the Kent County Court. Courtney stayed dedicated to my case throughout the entire process, which ended in our favor. Courtney Quist is nothing short of an incredible attorney and human being. You will not regret having her on your side.