Tecee Parker Winton

Overnight, my world was completely turned upside down. I was in what I thought was a secure marriage. We had issues, like every couple, and I thought we just needed some tuning up. Little did I know my partner had been planning a devastating departure (infidelity + baby w/ friend) I was referred to M...s. Winton and not having much experience with the legal system I didn’t know what to expect. I was in pure devastation mode and just wanted someone to fix the mess I was in. Let me share what you will get with Ms. Winton as your attorney and help you along your path to moving forward: • She will be HONEST with you about what it is and what it is not • She will FIGHT for you to get what you absolutely need and what it is in your best interest, and • She will PREPARE you for each phase of the process so that you know what to expect In addition a few other thoughts: 1. Trust the Process: Divorce does not happen overnight, especially if it is a contested divorce. It will require your extreme patience and trust. Ms. Winton is actively working to get you to your new chapter, but to do that she can’t be on the phone with you every minute of the day. But please know she is working swiftly to move your case along. You may get updates every week or every two to three weeks, but know she is working on it and your case is important. 2. Attorneys are not your therapist: Ms. Winton is an incredible attorney who is going to get you the best possible outcome for your unique case, but to do that, she can’t be on the phone with you counseling you about your feelings (which are raw and real). For the best support and if resources allow, get a therapist to help you heal emotionally to allow Ms. Winton to solely focus on the legal facts and strategy of your case. 3. Strong Preparation: Ms. Winton was incredibly thorough in collecting all the discovery and facts from me as a client but also the opposing party to ensure she had the full picture. This is important, especially the discovery part. You want an attorney that is going to comb through the documents to understand the full picture, opportunities for you, and pitfalls to avoid. Ms. Winton and her team did all of that and then some. 4. Do Your Homework: If you want the process to move along quickly, turn in your documents and answer any questions asap. 5. Got Me Everything I Wanted+: Without going into detail, she got me everything I said I needed to begin my next chapter and then some. I won majority of the assets and custody. This would not have happened without her thorough discovery collection and frequent touchpoints with the opposing counsel. 6. Advised in Mediation: Ms. Winton was with me step by step during mediation. Again, didn’t know what to expect and she ensure I knew what I was entitled to, what I would absolutely get from my worst day in court, opportunities to secure advantage, and the items that were just non-negotiables. She was very well-versed and prepared. I wasn’t sure given the complexity of the case if we would be able to settle and her guidance and negotiation made it possible. 7. Prepared to go to Court…and Win: While my case was settled in mediation, I felt very confident that if we had to go to court we would have made a very compelling argument to win. I could see how better prepared we were as a team, and I felt prepared to stand in front of the judge and opposing counsel (which is half the battle). In addition, Ms. Winton is well known. I was impressed the relationships she had with the opposing counsel, judge, and mediator. She is not just well known, but well-respected both as a person and from her performance. It put me at ease to experience this very early on in the process. All to say, hire Ms. Winton. She will fight for you, keep you motivated throughout the process, and help champion you to your next chapter.

Mrs. Winton was very knowledgeable and prepared during our mediation sessions. She thoroughly reviewed my former spouse's assets and tenaciously advocated for the children and me throughout the divorce proceedings. Whenever I had questions or concerns, she explained legal processes to me in ways that... I easily understood. Even other attorneys praised her professionalism and knowledge of the law when we went to court. Her fees were reasonable, and she cared about me as a person. The one area for growth that we discussed was timely communication. Although she was never unprepared for mediation, she was not always accessible in the days leading up to the event. This caused me to feel apprehensive until I was able to converse with her in person before mediation began. She was appreciative of my feedback, and asked about the plausibility of alternate means of communication--like quick video chats via Zoom. Overall, I was pleased with the outcome of my case due to Mrs. Winton's persistence and meticulous attention to detail.