Ann S. Rothstein

Ann truly was Heaven sent. My original divorce was in another state pro se, and I basically tied both my hands behind my back and didn’t even realize it. It was a hard fight, but there was absolutely no slacking on Ann’s part. I honestly believe the outcome of my custody issue was important to Ann, a...nd legitimately cared. Ann provides a very reasonable rate based on your situation, and she won’t seek to nickel and dime you every chance she gets. She also won’t drag the case as long as possible in order to get more money. Understand, as most things in life, you can’t just throw money at her and then retire to the couch and expect a judgment in your favor. Simply put, your results will be reflective of the effort you put in. Ann will ALWAYS do the best possible with what you provide her. You will have to provide accurate information to her, and you will have to take ownership of your situation and do some work. (Constantly keeping your case in the ear of the guardian ad litem by writing him or her, keeping records of events, and providing Ann all the ammunition you can for her to make your case. But she will not abandon you and will tell you exactly how and what you need to do. She will still write anything that needs to be official and provide you with an opportunity to review before submitted.) She is the type of attorney that works for big boys and girls with a sense of personal responsibility, and this is a huge tool she uses to keep her costs so reasonable. Make no mistake, Ann will make good on her end of the bargain! She is at home in the courtroom/ mediation room and will ensure your side is heard loud and clear. She has an uncanny way of arguing a case and maintaining the momentum; the whole time maintaining the upmost in professionalism. Before your trial, Ann will give you advice of things you should or should not do. You may not always fully understand why initially, but FOLLOW IT. She knows what she is doing. She never led me down a bad road and I know she won’t to you either. Ann was NOT a ghost when I needed to talk to her. There were some times I had to talk to her as late as 11 oclock at night, and at some points during my ordeal talked to her every day of the week. I never paid 1 extra cent for those communications. She really cared, period. Ann always gave me an accurate assessment of the situation. She didn’t lie or build up false hope. Then she fights like hell anyway making my argument. If you are a dad with gumption that just wants what is fair, or a hard working single mom who is being bullied in the courtroom by some high dollar legal eagle, Ann is right for you. Because of her, my daughter is now out or a really bad situation and now has chance at a bright, successful future. Ann was able to secure primary placement for one of my children and get enforceable, fair visitation and rights for the other children. I am honored to not only call Ann my counsel, but my friend. Thank you Ann

I normally don’t write reviews for anything but I felt like I needed to after I read the review that says she makes her clients do all the work.  I’m a little in awe as to where this person is coming from.  No one knows your case better then you and no one should care more about it then you.  Ann gen...uinely cares about helping you but you need to care as well.  She might ask you to type something up or make a phone call.  Big deal.  She keeps her operating costs down so she can pass the savings on to her clients.  It sounds like this person didn't care enough to get off their lazy ass.  It’s your battle with your ex, if you don’t want to fight it then no one will be able to help you.  If you actually care, Ann will help make the best out of a bad situation.  She’s the best guide/ally one could hope for.

Ann Rothstein appeared to have good reviews; so I hired her. I recommend that you do your homework first, on the lawyer that you are hiring. She never did anything to help us. She wanted me to do all of the work. Working with her was so absurd. It is a total waste time and money, find yourself anoth...er attorney, pay the extra cost and hire an assiduous lawyer, that will be in your corner. It will be in your best interest in the end.

Words cannot say enough about how wonderful and supportive this woman has been. The best lawyer I could've found, and I still thank God for that. Not ridiculously priced either. Amazing communication, always kept me in the loop, gave great advice, stayed on top of the situation. We've won are last se...veral court hearings which would not have been possible without her extensive knowledge. Very knowledgeable and highly impressive. I recommend her with all I have, definitely give her a visit.

Ann is amazing. I chose Ann after a failed attempt at collaborative divorce. The whole collaborative process had left a bad taste with lawyers who charged me a retainer and then for hours and hours of meetings that did little to nothing to move me toward divorced. Ann cut through all the baloney that... I was getting from the other attorneys and helped move me from frustrated to divorced. She doesn’t have a swank office that you visit and get charged for every moment you are there. She doesn’t have staff that answer her phone and charge you when they send a fax. Ann simply tells you where you stand, what you should do and gets things done. Listen to her. The first weeks working with her she laid it out simply for me and over the following months I took her lead and I ended up with shared placement and custody of my son (which my former wife was adamant that I would NEVER have). Everyone knows Ann in the courts. She is tough, she is usually right and she is fair.