Caitlin Barbee Thorpe

I've had an incredibly difficult divorce/domestic violence case, and Caitlin took over my previous counsel, whom I wish I had never hired. Caitlin helped make the best of a very challenging situation and mistakes made by my previous counsel. Since hiring her, my circumstances have greatly changed in my favor, and if I could go back and change one thing in the course of this legal battle, it would be hiring Caitlin as my attorney from the very start. She's compassionate, reasonable, and straightforward. She's very resourceful and can look at cases from different angles, which I really appreciate. Thank goodness for her attention-to-detail and taking care in the language placed into court orders and official documents.

When I was blind-sided with a custody order from my child's mother, I immediately felt like I was going through a crisis. I contacted the Skillern Law Firm and met Caitlin Thorpe and she immediately put me at ease and made me feel like I was her most important client. She fought tirelessly for my rights as a father and ultimately I was awarded equal rights as a parent. Her compassion and relentless dedication to her clients is extraordinary and her meticulous focus on all aspects of litigation shine in trial. Caitlin Thorpe, along with paralegal Melissa Skillern at the Skillern Law Firm, are the most passionate professionals I have ever encountered and I can not thank them enough. She was truly a God-send and you will be hard-pressed to find a better attorney.

Custody or divorce seem to be normalized in current times. However, from personal experience these are some of the most stressful, emotional and difficult times of said persons life. From start to finish Caitlin has exceeded expectations with outstanding knowledge of proceedings and the law it’s self. Far from the stereo typed egotistical lawyer Caitlin brought real human emotion and understanding to each case allowing me to have a say in her approach. Caitlin was quick to respond no matter the actual urgency. In these times that carries a level of importance as what may not be seen as emergency can still way heavy on the ones involved. Every question I had was reassured and explained in terms I could readily understand. I can say for fact, as I’ve seen her manage workload that Caitlin sees her clients for people not a dollar sign. Only allowing herself to represent a certain amount of clientele at once so that she may provide the utmost attention each case deserves. You truly can’t teach the passion or focus Caitlin shares for her clients protection and over all well being. Make no mistakes! Behind Caitlins kind gentle appearance lies a disguised Trojan Horse of fierce battle readied pit bulls determine to fight for you. Chances are you’ve fought enough already. Unfortunately as a bread winner and male the law was not quiet designed to my benefit in all aspects. Needless to say I’m now elated as a willing 50/50 parent “getting” to spend the time with the ones who mean the most and my CS payments structured in the final order in a way to actually benefit the child. Not the recipient. It was with extreme ease I recognized Caitlins stronghold capabilities in watching her deteriorate opposing counsels arguments time and time again. Faulted or not mistakes or blinded choices led us all to choosing the wrong partner. Stop the trend and choose the right lawyer. Not only would I strongly recommend doing yourself the favor. I have several times. From client to friend, thank you so much for all your help Caitlin! Your efforts are not soon to be forgotten.

Like most people, I never expected to be in a custody dispute. I was nervous, anxious, and downright hysterical at times. I knew immediately after my consultation with Caitlin that she would be perfect for my custody case. She is informative, honest, blunt, knowledgeable, thorough, and driven. Caitlin informed me of all possibilities regarding my case rather than just telling me what she thought I wanted to hear. She told me what the most likely outcome of each event would be, and she was always right. I was continuously updated regarding the status of my case and Caitlin always responded to my inquiries in a reasonable amount of time. Most importantly, Caitlin provides RESULTS! I will always highly recommend her without reservation.

I hired Skillernfirm and have Caitlin working on the second half part of my case after Mediation until the divorce is finalized. Caitlin is a highly skill divorce/family/custody lawyer and very professional in her job - she can draft the divorce agreement in a very short time, very cost efficient, very effective in communication with all stake holders. Moreover she is very reachable, and promptly response in client's communication/client's questions despite the fact that the attorney are generally very busy at the court here and there everyday. My case can be somewhat semi-international case and she always have the answer for me in term of assets and custody issues. She understand clients in term of the expense of divorce cost and helps me closed my case very quickly on time without asking for more. She definitely delivers. The hour rates can be considerably high for some clients but thinking about returns of investment for money and timewise is highly recommended. It has been a big pleasure to working with Caitlin.