James CW Bock

Dealing with legal matters is unbelievably stressful, hence having knowledgeable, professional and "trustworthy" representation is always important. However when you reside outside the state of your court case it's absolutely crucial on every level and James CW Bock is without question the best of t...he best. James not only provided me with the highest level of service, he gave me something that money can't necessarily buy —a sense of security and peace of mind throughout the duration of my case. Professionally James possesses expertise in numerous areas of the law, which made him an invaluable resource during my extremely complicated divorce. We had jurisdictional issues, financial issues as well as cultural issues since the man I was divorcing resided on an Indian reservation. James went above and beyond to be sure that everything was consistently handled promptly and effectively at every turn —and there were plenty of complex aspects to tackle. James was dependable, creative and incredibly honest. He also made sure I fully understood each aspect of my case as it evolved. Additionally the awareness I gained gave me clarity and confidence despite being so far away. I've found that many divorce attorneys including the two I let go of prior to retaining James encourage a divisive and aggressive stance in divorce matters. Such an approach significantly raises the stress levels and can also unnecessarily complicate the ability to reach a settlement favorably. However James maintained a completely solution oriented approach throughout in addition to helping me stay focused on achieving the best possible outcome with the least amount of emotional drama. This was invaluable to me and greatly facilitated our ability to conclude matters successfully. On the personal side James is man of great integrity and compassion. He understood how emotionally taxing it felt for me to be several states away from where my case was taking place, thus he always checked in to see how I was feeling, addressed any of my fears and concerns, and made sure that I felt calm and assured as the case progressed. Between my family members, friends and myself I've had plenty of exposure to attorneys hence I know that the service James provides is exceptional and certainly beyond the norm. He successfully navigated all the complex aspects of my case with a fantastic attitude. Even more I felt like I had a partner with my best interests in mind throughout the duration of my case. All in all I cannot recommend James CW Bock highly enough. He is in my opinion the best you're going to find. Being able to have that kind of trust and faith is rare. Give him a call and retain him without hesitation. It will be the most advantageous call you make.

James has changed my life forever. He has helped me through two custody cases, and guided me through many other legal issues. If it wasn't for him, I have no idea where my oldest daughter's custody case would have been today. He was willing, eager to take on a very complicated custody case with no ...worries. He is one of the most honest, trustworthy, straight forward, dependable, and hardworking person I know. James is very easy to talk too, and always takes the time to listen and answer my questions or concerns. He has always kept me informed of everything that was going on with my case. I have known James for 5 year, and I will always go back to him for all my legal issues because he fought for me, when I didn't think there was any more hope. James protected my rights, and didn't back down when my case became nasty and complicated. I knew James was going to continue to fight until we received the results we were looking for. To this day, I thank him for changing my life.

For nearly four years I spun my wheels in the St. Croix County family court system with a very good and well intentioned lawyer who tried their best to help me out. It just wasn't working with them, so upon the recommendation of a trusted friend I hired Bock to represent me. Having foolishly sign...ed a divorce decree that left me virtually at the mercy of my ex concerning spending time with my daughter, I knew would be fighting an uphill battle. Upon hiring Bock to represent me, in less than a calendar he managed to completely turn everything around and I finally achieved equal/joint custody of my daughter and got back to seeing her on a consistent basis. Bock was tenacious in court, but also respectful to the judge and opposing counsel (even though frankly, they were less than courteous and honorable in return). He always kept his cool and was always extremely professional in court. There was never a moment of doubt or hesitation that Bock would help me achieve the only thing I cared about: getting to be a part of my daughter's life. If you've ever been through the family court system you know how stressful everything is: the waiting, the preparation, and of course, court itself. I won't say it was stressless, but I will say that Bock did an amazing job easing my mind and giving me confidence that everything was going to turn out the way we wanted it to--and it did. I can't imagine how a lawyer could do a better job at taking a really tough situation and making it manageable and as simple as possible. Bock never once flaked out on me, cancelled a meeting, overcharged me, or did anything to ever break my trust. He always--and I mean ALWAYS--responded to my emails or calls in a timely manner, and never made me feel like I was asking stupid questions even when I was asking stupid questions or just looking for reassurance. He was always so patient with me, it made the whole process that much easier. On top of everything else, Bock was exceedingly gracious with my financial situation. During this whole process I was working for a non-profit organization not making a ton of money. I ran out of money more than once, and he was so understanding and gracious. Even when I couldn't immediately pay him, he never changed how hard he worked for me or treated me like a second-rate client. That is a rare quality in a lawyer. Honestly, I simply cannot say enough good things about Bock. It is not hyperbole to say that he changed my life insofar has he made it possible for me to finally have consistent time with my daughter. I hope I never have to use his professional services again, but I have never hesitated to refer my friends to him if they are in need of an amazing family lawyer.

I knew from our first meeting that I would not have to look any further for an attorney. I had done my research online but it was time to have someone else to "fight my battle" when child placement became an issue to my ex. James has been able to keep me informed through it all and to explain things ...so I felt knowledgable with what was going on. We are just now nearing the end of our almost year long battle. It certainly hasn't been easy all of the time - after all - James is your "rainy day" kind of guy but he has helped make it bearable. He truly listens to what I need to say - even if it's just venting - and gives me honest advice to help me make those tough decisions that are unavoidable. I have already referred him onto friends and family that are in need of a great attorney and I will certainly continue to refer him to anyone should they need legal assistance - I have never once thought I made the wrong choice when I chose James CW Bock as my attorney.