Jody L. Usow

Jody is a wonderful attorney; tough, knowledgeable and a great communicator. She made the entire process easy to understand, provided timely updates and pertinent advice during negotiations. She exceeded all my expectations, especially with the final settlement. The best attorney to advocate to for y...our interests in a difficult time. Thank you, Jody!

Jody and Nick are an amazing team! They are professional, knowledgeable but also empathic and personable. Jody represented me on two cases. My divorce dragged on for years even though we were ready to come to a reasonable agreement with the other party within months of the initial filing. She... didn’t hold back on bluntly telling me “you can’t do that” or “that’s not how it works” when I was misguided - but she did the same when my ex’s filings intimidated me unnecessarily. When yet a new filing or demand scared me, she could explain in simple terms why I didn't have to worry. Thanks to her many years of experience, she knows the law and workings of the court thoroughly and also has good professional relationships with other lawyers and court officials. So I was constantly reassured and had correct expectations set - expectations that were exceeded when the final order was made! I’ve told many people that my lawyer was many times more beneficial for my mental health than my therapist, friends and family combined :) To be fair, we had a blundering opponent - who basically told the judge that his feelings should trump the law - but Jody and Nick’s assistance in navigating the years of filings and demands was invaluable regardless. It also helped that I had an organized archive of emails, documents, screenshots. For example, when Jody would discuss two possible responses to yet another filing, I could quickly send relevant documentation to decide on our response. On her part, she was fast and efficient with no needless meandering - always to the point, always on top of the case. I feel incredibly grateful for her to have represented me.

Jody was absolutely amazing through a stressful and difficult circumstance. She is straightforward and will tell it how it is so you know what to expect, while still being kind and compassionate the whole way. Other law firms agreed to help me but then decided they couldn't later due to some internat...ional complications. Jody, on the other hand, got the job done exactly as she said she would. Nick was wonderful as well, and I would recommend this law office in a heartbeat to anyone going through a similarly difficult experience.

After 20 years of committed support and having finally paid off all lingering debts (guess who's), my wife said she needed her independence. She asked for a divorce, moved out, and hired a "Best of Milwaukee” lawyer. I soon learned her definition of independence included my pre-marital inheritance ...assets (breaking our prenuptial), long-term spousal maintenance, and minimal involvement raising our teenagers. As an idle professional with college degrees, she insisted her new low-paying job was good enough for the court to use (in setting my spousal payments). I obviously had a serious problem and was facing a messy divorce. I needed good legal representation. I am so thankful I chose Jody Usow as my counsel. Having her in my court made all the difference. Afterwards I had the stability I needed to raise my kids and the financial means to do so. Thank you, Jody. You were awesome! Notables when observing Jody in action: 1. Incredible courtroom presence and tact. Jody purposefully addressed the Judge at the exact moment a “highlight item” needed to be considered (almost always with a good outcome) 2. Responsive – Anything I asked by email received a response within 24 hours and she was available by phone for quick questions and pressing needs. 3. Well-Prepared and On-Time Always: In court, in opposing council meetings, and in 1-on-1 phone/video calls 4. Thinks “Outside the Box” – She helped assemble an unorthodox divorce resolution that was acceptable to all 5. Strategic and Forward-Thinking – Jody always had my back and kept me “in the know”, rational, and proactive throughout the process. 6. Cost – Jody is certainly not inexpensive, but she was careful to avoid unnecessary costs and used practicality to reduce billable tasks throughout my case 7. Simplified/Common-Sense Approach – She helped me understand and face the reality of my situation and the likely outcomes for different scenarios 8. Mediation-Leaning – Jody helped avoid forcing court decisions when she felt something could be resolved in dealing 1-on-1 with my spouse 9. Collaboration – Jody worked with my wife's lawyer to open/bypass several “locked door” issues 10. Great Listener – Jody took time to gather all case details and know me as a person. She understood my greatest concerns, all situational issues, and my goals for a final outcome.

If I would have hired Atty. Jody Usow to start with, my son would be sitting in my lap now. I've spoken with multiple other attorneys with little to no positive effect on my case. Atty. Jody Usow cuts straight to the point with simple plain facts pertaining to the issues at hand. She was quick to k...eep me focused, informed, and on track as in these times can often be confusing and emotional which can lead to some very costly, negative mistakes left to the less experienced attorney. I feel if I would have found her guidance through counsel earlier, it would have saved me a lot of time, energy, stress, and unnecessary financial strain getting the job done properly the first time. Proper legal counsel is imperative to a successful and fair outcome. Atty. Usow and I spoke for a consultation. Her direct, assertive, and straight to the point demeanor would have been instrumental to a fair and positive outcome in my case. Simply put, you get what you pay for. If you want a just and fair outcome, Hire Atty. Jody L. Usow. I truly wish that I had. I would have my son in my arms right now.