Michelle Marie Kniess

We are so disappointed in this law firm and we were clients (I read the disclosure from the law firm on another negative review and none of what Kneiss law states on there is at all accurate. We would dispute every single bullet point that they claim. We completely agree, unfortunately, with the nega...tive review) and put down our hard earned money to retain them. After an initial meeting that bolstered our confidence, everything after that was unacceptable. The communication was abhorrent: we would go weeks without hearing ANYTHING about our case and when I complained, we were given excuse after excuse why they hadnt responded. Everything from a lawyer quit unexpectedly to they had family in town for the holidays. We were promised our case would be scheduled in December and as of today (february), nothing is scheduled. And yet, our retainer is 99% gone. They only responded when I reached out to them and even then there was no consistency in how soon they would reply (could be 2 days could be never). It was so bad they actually gave us a discount, which was appreciated, HOWEVER, we racked up all the money they discounted in emails still begging to get some information. Many unnecessary and costly emails later literally begging to get some communication and updates on our case and we are no closer to resolving our case than when we hired them months ago. Please save your money and go with another law firm that gives you the attention you deserve.

I would never reccomend this lawyer unless you have money to burn. We were very disappointed. Benefit of the doubt, maybe she was super busy and shouldn't have taken the case... regardless, errors on paperwork, wanting payments without supplying billing statements unless repeatedly asked for, being... unprepared, lack of follow through and etc.. I'm not trying to insult her, just laying out some of the facts and dissatisfaction we felt with our particular case.

This review is long over due. I met Michelle in 2009 while she was an associate attorney at another firm. My divorce was very tricky and was a "perfect storm" of unfortunate events. I learned so much through the process and I think Michelle did too. I NEEDED an advocate that would be able to change m...y "game". Michelle and the firm she was with did that. Michelle is smart, thorough, compassionate, and patient. 2009-10 was a life changing time for me and thanks to Michelle & her team, it was a positive change. Life in 2015 is full of blessings and MK is one of the members of "Team J" that worked feverishly in 09-10 that made today's blessings possible. If you are in need of a family law attorney, reach out to Michelle, you will not be disappointed.