Jennifer M. Macaulay

I hired Jennifer after 1.5 exasperating years with another attorney. My prior attorney was frustrating on several levels: she was impossible to reach with an unresponsive paralegal in between her and me, she never followed through on things we'd planned, I always felt like I was the last item on her ...priority list, she was out of the office for many sick days each month, she completed tasks on the final day they were due (never in advance), and she charged handsomely for every minute of time. It added a large layer of extra anxiety to my already complicated divorce. Hiring Jennifer completely changed things for me. Jennifer is prompt, responsive and true to her word. I don't have to communicate through a paralegal; rather, Jennifer herself responds to me. She makes time for me when I have questions, and I have her full attention at those times. When my case requires immediate action, Jennifer is ready. She is deeply knowledgeable about MN family law and court tendencies. My ex-husband's attorney is very skilled at glossing over things that don't benefit her client, and Jennifer sees right through it and doesn't allow it. Jennifer is calm and professional in every setting, never losing her cool, and always anticipating next steps. Her advice is sound. She hears my wants and needs and helps manage my expectations for all outcomes. From custody and child support issues, to complicated things like taxes and an out-of-state move, it has been clear to me throughout it all that Jennifer spends a lot of time thinking about my case and exploring every course of action fully. In addition to her careful, attentive, calm and responsive nature, Jennifer's billing system is such a relief. The flat-rate method is so much more reasonable. With my prior attorney's hourly billing, I was hesitant to simply request an update because I'd be billed for both her time and her paralegal's time, and often the answer would be something simple like, "Nothing yet"--but receiving that small answer would cost me $180 due to automatic 12-minute increment billing for a quick email from the paralegal to the attorney; a quick email from the attorney to the paralegal; and a quick email from the paralegal relaying the attorney's answer to me. Excruciating. With Jennifer's billing system, I can reach out as I need to without fear of incurring ridiculous costs. I'm not constantly running a calculator in my head and having to decide whether receiving an answer from my own attorney is worth the price. I am so relieved to have Jennifer's representation. Do yourself a favor and hire her immediately for your family law needs. She's excellent in all ways. A true advocate. Exactly what you hope for in the person representing you.

Jen did a great job making sure I understood all facets of my child custody case, I always felt like I could send her an email or give her a call and get my questions and concerns addressed immediately. Nobody looks forward to having legal issues but knowing I have an attorney like Jen on my side has... definitely been a blessing.

Jennifer was recommend to us by a friend and are we glad they did. We went to her office and she listened to our situation. She advised honestly what her steps would be and gave us things we need to provide for her as well. Once all was in place she found out and spoke to the right people and got thi...ngs moving for us. We only had 60 days to get back my job otherwise I would be let go. Because of thing we had heard and read we thought my I was going to jail. When Jennifer told us that was not going to happen, it took a big load off of our shoulders. As it turned out she was able to plea our case to a minor misdemeanor with a fine and did not have to appear in court. This was all done with in the 60 days so I could go back to work. We are ever so grateful and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Thank you forever Jennifer !!

I was represented by Jennifer Macaulay in a divorce during 2019. It was a stressful time in my life, and I felt like a lawyer would be helpful in my case; after a consult, Jennifer agreed. Choosing a lawyer is not my specialty. While Jennifer was initially engaging, I feel differently about my decisi...on to select her for my case. Based on what I know now, I would have solicited other lawyers' perspectives on my situation before hiring. It is my impression Jennifer frequently handles cases similar to mine, and she was content to process my paperwork for $4,200, without much personalized investment. It felt like I was being funneled through the process. Shortly after the divorce was finalized by the court, my ex-wife filed an order for protection. This was no small turn of events, and Jennifer was not available to help. In the end, I transferred my case to another lawyer who was a more committed and discerning advocate for my needs. Since originally posting this review, Jennifer has actively disputed my opinions. She strikes me as someone who is committed to upholding a positive reputation. Overall, Ms. Macaulay is a confident, competent individual who was entirely capable of handling my case. I'm not sure what else to say; I wish things had gone differently in many ways. For example, I wish I hadn't sent $200 cash in a letter to Ms. Macaulay as a 'thank you' for her initial consultation - which was free. As I mentioned in the beginning, choosing a lawyer is not my specialty.