Joseph M Elio

Prior to having met Mr. Elio, I worked with several attorneys throughout my highly contested divorce. I am very thankful to have met Mr. Elio who represent me in post-divorce matters as well as other legal issues. Mr. Elio was highly effective in putting an end to conflict, reduce my legal costs, a...nd help me and my children get to a better place. Without question, Mr. Elio genuinely cares about his clients. It is my opinion Mr. Elio consistently exhibits unparalleled moral character and integrity to achieve the most desirable outcome for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Elio and his staff at Law One.

My divorce trial was won 11 months earlier when I hired Joe to be my lawyer. Being a former prosecuting district attorney Joe was heads and shoulders above my wife's attorney. He relied on the law and a professional approach while in court. My wives' lawyer took the dishonorable path of character... assignation and clever word games. If you believe any judge wouldn't be able see through my wife's lawyers antics after listening for years to such antics then you are sorely mistaken. Joe is also an extremely honest business man. I never felt he was overcharging me or looking for some way to run up his bill. In court when I told my wife's attorney that I didn't bother to check his bills she was surprised and said "you really didn't check his bills" and my answer was "why would I". My guess is that her clients checked on her bills and probably for a good reason. Also, Joe is a gentlemen so if you want a "bulldog" you should hire him. If you want to hire a "pit bull" for a lawyer, well I think judges looked at pit bull lawyers like they look at lawyers whose weapons are limited to character assassination and clever, in their opinion, word games. If your getting a divorce get a real lawyer. Get Joe Elio.

Mr. Elio and his team were wonderful as they walked with me during the most difficult time in my life. They fought hard to make sure my children, and myself, were protected. When I was ready to give up, they kept on pushing me to get through the divorce process. I highly recommend Joe, Jeanine and th...e entire Law One team.

I cannot recommend Joe highly enough. Joe stuck with me through a protracted, complicated, high-conflict case involving a very litigious ex-spouse and children. Nobody wins in these cases but I think the outcome was as good as it could be. * Very easy to work with. Very clear thinker. Very experie...nced and knowledgeable about the statutes. Very thorough. * Trial conduct was really good - smooth, balanced, and humble. He was able to get his points across clearly without aggravating or alienating the court. He appeared to want to resolve conflict rather than propagate it. I thought he finessed circles around a demonstrative opposing counsel. * Was very diplomatic about driving the case in the most effective way despite my naive attempts to steer it. * In at least two cases I thought Joe was very clever in his trial strategy: * After a very favorable ruling in hearing, opposing counsel continued trying to persuade the judge. Joe did not take the bait but grabbed his things and walked out quickly before the judge could change his mind. * After the court refused a motion for an in-chambers interview with my minor son so that my son could explain himself, the judge railed that my son was not old enough choose his domicile, shouting “if you won't tell him that, bring him in and I’ll tell him myself!” Joe calmly asked what time and date would be convenient for his honor. This move effectively granted the in-chambers interview and in my view completely changed the direction of the case.