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Posted by Sherrie | May 06, 2012

There is a light at the end on the tunnel

There is hope in life after Divorce!!!! I had been divorced for 3 years, 2000 miles away from home (ex-military wife) with two children. However, the bullying and the scare tactics that i felt from my ex and his new wife just keep getting worst and there was nothing I could do anything about OR SO I ...THOUGHT. When I was referred to them I was scared, frustrated and I never felt more alone. But that soon changed, after hiring Vance and Whitley they made me realize I had rights and the right to defend against that behavior. Now I’m not saying that it isn’t stressful but that comes with the process in any custody issue they just made the process and the stress from it much easier to handle. They were there every step of the way, I never felt like JUST a client, but more like my family was there helping me. They also truly listen to you, direct you in the right direction with all communication that was between my ex -husband, his wife and I. This was huge for me I was known for just giving in just so I didn’t have to deal with the fights and drama which never works out that and only adds to the problems because before I hired V&W if I said no ever about anything it was WW3…..However, By the day of court I had enough strength, knowledge and confidence to go in and do what I never had been able to do before, and that was stand up for my right as a mother and the rights of my children. This team is full of amazing, honest people with moral values that sincerely care about you! I never felt like just a customer….NEVER!!!!! I could never thank them enough… Especially Cait, Loni and Deanna these women are more amazing then I could ever express. They gave me my life back!

Posted by Jeff | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Good Attorney - needed more experiences staff

Deanna is a very good attorney and was able to turn the tables quickly for my daughter in a child custody dispute. I will admit I had some issues with her staff as I thought their attention to detail was not good. She is expensive and you have to set your expectations up front or you could end up s...pending more than needed. I feel she has a bit of a ego and when challenged on equal ground she can be defensive. Overall, a very good lawyer.

Posted by Tammy | October 01, 2014

The Nightmare ending! AFTER a custody battle

miss Whitley and her team were very very responsive excellent choice for an attorney she help me with my custody case to win to get my grandchildren! through CPS very rough rugged road but we made it and again she was very calm cool and collective continued to work hard even know CPS derailed a few t...imes bumps in our road CPS made this a rough time for me I swear it was very calm and soothing when we spoke I want to thank her team for all their effort and for being there and just listening sometimes when I vented and ranted and raved about nothing ....excellent choice don't hesitate and don't think about it just do it you won't be sorry

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney

All talk, no follow through

Upon my first phone call with Cait I felt really positive. After meeting with Dallas, I still felt somewhat positive but as time went by and them not doing much my retainer ran out really fast. Charges for texting 2 words, days to get responses returned. Did not follow through with plan, made me f...eel not much hope with what I was asking, even though in consultation they gave hope. I did all my own research ect but somehow the costs kept accruing for a pretty simple case. It seems they wanted to help my daughters father out more than fight for me. Mrs. Whitley took over at the last moment and didnt even get everything straight in court. She was not prepared. I would not recommend

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Ineffective counsel

Ms. Whitley talks a good game at the initial consultation. She promised a quick resolution but unfortunately that was not the case. I cannot put into words the pain and suffering my children and I endured while my case was needlessly dragged out. Communication is very poor at best and when I finally ...did speak with her, she was rude and condescending. I had to make repeated calls and send multiple emails over long periods of time to get a response. I eventually fired her for proving to be ineffective counsel for me. I do not recommend this attorney. A complete waste of money and time.

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