Janice L. Berman

Janice Berman is a life saver! I was emotionally and financially shattered as a result of the incompetent representation I received from the first law firm I hired to assist me in my child custody battle. Janice immediately assessed my situation and how to handle the key role players. She created a... strategy to help me first, regain my sense of equilibrium and empowerment, and then ultimately, through a series of events, regain custody of my daughter and terminate the unreasonable orders issued by the court, including the Order of Child Support. She worked the plan to its successful conclusion. I am extremely happy with the outcome. I am grateful for Janice’s experience, knowledge, aggressiveness and authenticity.

I first retained Janice in 2011. I filed for divorce, custody, and a child support order. Janice obtained everything I was asking for and than some. I was so pleased with the outcome. This was a little more difficult being that my husband had moved to a different state. More paperwork extended court ...time due to his travel. Eighteen months later he was very behind in his child support payments. I contacted the state continuously with no avail. For eight months straight they told me he was not employed with the company. I knew for a fact he was. I became frustrated and contacted Janice once again. Within a few days she had narrowed down his exact work address. She went down the chain of command starting with his corporate office. She immediately contacted his work sent them my child support order, and the money started coming in. I was so relieved after hours, days, and months of arguing with the state. We were back in court within a month.(Due to him being out of state the law allows extra time) It turned out his income had increased significantly. Of course Janice doubled my child support order. Flash forward to last year. Once again he was behind significantly. I decided to try my hand in court myself. I filed all the paper work, and had him served. I patiently waited for my day in court. As soon as my ex got the orders he hired a hot shot attorney of his own. He also argued for custody. I received a call from his attorney(who was verbally abusive) I called Janice the next day in tears. She agreed it would be best if we worked together. The date was set and we went to court. I was so nervous, and her attitude was I get your upset, but I got this! She sure shocked me! His attorney went in there acting like he owned the world! Within minutes Janice put him in his place. I was immediately at ease. Once again she came through for me. We had numerous court dates because his attorney kept arguing for different things. Every time Janice shut him down. In the end my child support was increased again. There was additional amounts for arrears. Janice also worked her magic and found out he was hiding stocks, and a 401k. She argued I was entitled to all of it, and I got it. I also received his tax return. This is way more than the state could do. In the end he dropped the custody part. I'm not sure how Janice works her magic, But I am sure she is awesome! We are now through with court. I hope I don't need an attorney anytime soon, but if I do Janice is my first choice! She has always gone above, and beyond. She is easy to talk to. She was always up front and honest with me. She has never lied or sugar coated anything. I would also like to say that she found additional resources for my children. This was so helpful on many levels. I will forever be greatful to Janice for everything she has done for myself and my children.

Finding the reliable high professional attorney is not easy. I've got lucky having Janice as my attorney in child support case. I felt like I am the only client and very special one since Janice and Shirley, Janice's assistant, made you feel that way by handling the case superbly. I know people wh...o were changing their attorneys and not once and as a result losing money and getting more frustrated. Not with Janice. From the very start my case seemed easy but the opposing party made it too complicated by changing the attorneys, hiding the information, making false statements and creating more barriers to avoid. Janice with her top professionalism, great experience and her considerate attitude was always there for me to go through the storm. She has a very high ethics. Janice is one of the rare attorneys nowadays who cares more about the client and the positive outcome of your case rather than bleeding your money. Sometimes as a client I was tempted to take actions that would increase my bills and bring more money to the attorney but Janice always stopped me by keeping me away from additional costs that are not relevant and unnecessary. Janice is very accessible both via email and by phone and in person. Janice is credible, efficient and understanding. She explained everything clearly and kept me well informed. The whole year I felt guided and every obstacle created by the opposing party was met with a reply to overcome the situation. Janice is down to earth and sees the situation clearly without sugar coating things since she is so experienced and knowledgeable. When I asked her for an advise, she always came with the right one as it turned out later. From our first meeting she promised me to get the money (past due child support, increase in child support) and she kept her word and did even more, the attorney's fees paid back. I highly recommend Janice without hesitation to anyone who is looking for a Real Attorney to help you and to guide you and to get the result and to save you your money. I was recommended Janice by one of my acquaintances and I recommend and will recommend Janice who is in search for a superb attorney. Janice is the Attorney you do not want to change but keep turning to with all the issues you have.

During the time I had retained Ms. Berman I often experienced long delays in her response and last minute hurried decisions. Further, she gave advice that was not in alignment with the court order with respects to child support obligation and which could have resulted in a contempt of court decision.... Ms. Berman did not provide a level of service consistent across her client base and fee structure. I would advise you watch out for these and other types of issues when retaining her services.