Ellen Rhodeman

I used Ellen as my attorney for a separation case in WI. My husband had filed to dismiss my case based on jurisdiction as he was in CA. I was able to win my case, with Ellen's help, and got primary placement of my daughter in WI. Ellen was thorough, worked late and up to the last minute to go over de...tails, and had good judgement on the sort of things that were realistic to fight for and what to let go. She was also pleasant and calm and well spoken in court.

Researching attorneys and/or law firms for something as potentially contentious as divorce and child placement can seem so daunting. Whether your situation is straightforward & civil, or feels like a never-ending roller coaster, Ellen Rhodeman is the attorney you need protecting your interests. Along... with her knowledge of family law, her objective situational analysis and mediation skills will be your ace in the hole as the case progresses. Ellen is a consummate professional; simply phenomenal from start to finish. Her legal skills are exceptional, and the advice she gave for dealing with my ex was spot on every time. She is a smart, savvy, and supportive attorney who truly cares about her clients. Ellen provided insightful, reasonable and fair advice, actively listened to what was most important to me, and moved to secure those imperatives as efficiently as possible. Contested divorces can be expensive and stressful, but Ellen is always calm, considerate and thoughtful. Every question I asked was answered; she removed the fear and emotion from difficult interactions, remaining focused on the big picture. She responds, rather than reacts, and provided consistently superior strategies that put a stop to some aggressive tactics and delays we were experiencing. I fully credit Ellen’s generation of options and management of expectations during mediation with the resolution of my divorce and placement battle. She completely understood every concern and hard stop I had when it came to compromise and concessions, and remained firm on our position by re-framing the options to preserve these essential requirements. At the same time, Ellen was fully prepared to present the case at trial if it became necessary. The staff at Sterling Law Offices are exceptional as well. From that first tearful phone call to the final congratulatory messages, every person I interacted with was responsive, personable and empathetic. On the scale of your choice, I’ll always give the highest possible rating to Ellen Rhodeman and Sterling Law Offices. Your future is in good hands with them on your side!

Ellen’s knowledge and compassion, complimented by her ability to keep us on task, helped guide us through this difficult time. She is professional, patient, and personable. This being uncharted territory for my me and my wife, Ellen made it easy for us to understand the process and she answered all... of our questions in a timely and straight-forward manner. Our children have been our number one priority and Ellen clearly explained our options and how we could work through everything. She stepped through the many forms with us and filed the necessary documents, making this difficult time more bearable. My wife and I were able to really focus on what was important to us - our children, our home, our belongings - instead of focusing on the negative and breaking down in the process of sorting it all out by ourselves. My wife and I felt it would be appropriate to give Ellen a gift as a way of extending our gratitude, only to find that she requests donations to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. If that doesn’t tell you the kind of person she is, I don’t know what would. I recommend Ellen and the mediation services of Sterling to anyone who wants to part ways with their spouse in the best way possible - amicably and agreeably.

I am father of four, who couldn’t be happier with Sterling Law Offices. I have to tell you from the start, I have been where you are… putting in the time to research and find an attorney to improve my children’s and my quality of life. Naturally my second concern was cost, which I’m happy to say lead... me to Sterling Law Offices. Their fixed fee option shows their level of commitment to their clients, by not nickel-and-diming you to death, even when your case is extremely involved, as mine was. Although I am confident Sterling Law Offices has a team of very capable attorneys, my research lead to me request Attorney Ellen J Rhodeman, who I felt was the best for my situation. It was without a doubt the right choice. Ellen is extremely knowledgeable with many years of experience. The combination of Ellen’s impressive ability to perform in court and the high level of respect others involved have for her, not only puts you at ease, but is also a great advantage. From day one Ellen made me feel comfortable, as she was down to Earth, easy to talk to and as dedicated to my goals as I was. Her commitment to her clients is obvious in her immediate response to any concern and her honesty to you regarding expectations. Now being at the end of an extremely successful outcome, I can say with experience, that you are in the right place. I think attorneys tend to get a bad rap, which makes it difficult to make a choice, but honest and compassionate ones do exist. Thanks Ellen for improving our lives and thank you for all the time you put in. You're a great asset to Sterling Law Offices, and anyone who chooses you to improve their lives.