Jean K. Lynch

I hired Jean to modify an existing out of state parenting plan. I informed her that several years ago a different attorney said it was impossible to modify until jurisdiction was changed. Jean assured me that modifications could be made from Wisconsin. Our hearing was scheduled via Zoom-The mornin...g of court, i arrived at her office and she was not there. After contacting her on the phone she informed me she was out of the area and unable to get back to her office before the scheduled time and she thought we were going to attend from separate locations. The only arrangement we had ever made was to meet at her office for the hearing. Thankfully i live only 20 miles from her office and was able to speed home with about 2 minutes to spare. I frantically signed into the zoom hearing, and we were all waiting for Jean to trouble shoot her phone/computer to connect to the hearing. The judge was frustrated and irritated- making it very clear that this should have never been filed with the court as Wisconsin has no jurisdiction in the case. Not only was the motion thrown out, i was ordered to pay my ex-husbands portion of attorney fees. Filing this motion upset him ( i made it very clear to jean that he is extremely difficult/abusive/uncooperative with everything) He has now filed several motions against me. He is now fighting for custody of our children, suing me for expenses he claims i owe him and seeking to modify the parenting plan to have more control over our kids and myself. It is nearly impossible to find an attorney in North Dakota so i am scrambling to find representation. After paying a $1500 retainer for Jean (and whatever the remaining balance is that i have yet seen an invoice) $1800 in attorney fees of my ex. I retained an attorney today charging $395/hr and a $10,000 retainer fee with the expectation that this new case will be lengthy and very expensive. All i wanted was minor changes made to my parenting plan, so my ex-husband stops threatening me and charging me thousands of dollars for every visitation. If i had been told there was a chance the court might not grant my request, i NEVER would have filed anything because i know my ex-husband will make me pay for it. Not only was my motion denied, but there was never any case because of jurisdiction. As a result of Jeans improper advice and lack of knowledge regarding out of state modifications, i have upset my ex and he will "make me pay for it." I will be paying an unbelievable amount of money and expecting a long custody battle to keep my kids. After my initial consultation with Jean i was so relieved to hear that our high conflict and stressful relationship would end- she made me believe it would be so simple. My future looks completely different now knowing i will spend more money than i can afford and spend possibly years dealing with the legal system.

Jean helped me with some post divorce work. She helped me collect the reduced maintenance payments a previous lawyer had bullied me into accepting. She knew exactly what needed to be done to collect the debt from my uncooperative ex. I do not have a law degree so I am grateful Jean was there to clari...fy and educate me and fight for my rights.

Jean represented me in a most complicated matter ranging from child custody, property division, post judgement modification and business dissolution. During which time I was also being sued for an auto accident in another state. Jean balanced my legal issues and has uncanny foresight to see events be...fore they unfolded and prepared and navigated me through what seems to be an unending vast array of legal messes. Even when I was at my worst, both mentally and physically drained, Jean was diligient in her quest to protect my interests and get me through it all. As all excellent attorneys are expected to do she tackled all of my legal issues as if they were her own and helped restore my life and protect me from financial ruin. If you have a complicated divorce followed by post judgment modification, child custody, unaddressed property division, and business dissolution all while being sued or any family matter less complicated requiring legal remedy I highly recommend Jean. This endorsement will never be enough to repay her, but its the least I can do so that others in need of a excellent attorney will have the same protection in perhaps the most trying time of thier lives.

My Divorce took a long time, every step of the way was a battle with my EX and her Attorney. To say they were difficult to deal with is an understatement. Jean agreed to jump into my mess in the middle of the game as I decided to seek different representation and thus hired Jean…..she was able to qui...ckly comprehend my Agreement of Legal Separation, what the outstanding issues and battles where (and there where many) and bring everything to a positive conclusion including converting my Legal Separation to a Divorce. She provided sound legal advice and was not afraid to fight for my rights and for what I wanted. I am grateful she was willing to take over my battle in middle of it as I believe most others would have declined to get involved under those circumstances.