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Showing 21 - 25 of 27 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Brian | November 11, 2013

Exceptional Family Attorney

As a divorced father of two small children, my custody situation has been a very painful and difficult experience in my life, of which why it was very important to have the best attorney representing me. I chose Todd Burnham to represent me and I’m very thankful I did. He always looks first at the be...st interests of the children, and he utilizes his excellent judgment and experience to be an invaluable advocate, mentor and friend. His fees are reasonable and fair. Todd provided me with answers to my questions, was consistently accessible and available to me, and brought together an excellent ancillary of professionals that assisted me during this enduring process. His office staff as well as his associate attorney, Gavin Halligan, were welcoming and responsive to my calls and questions in a positive and supportive way. I felt that my situation was as important to Todd as it was to me, and for his attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to me as the client, I am deeply appreciative of the work he has done (much of it under difficult circumstances to say the least), and I would highly recommend him and his office to anyone in the midst of a divorce or custody dispute. I am indeed grateful to have worked with The Burnham Law Firm.

Posted by Holly | October 23, 2013

I couldn't be happier with this attorney!

From the first time I spoke with Todd about my situation, he was confident he could take care of it with no problem. I was concerned about the complications of ending a 17 year marriage with children involved. He continued to reassure me that he could make this happen in a way that worked out well fo...r everyone involved. My ex and I started out with very different ideas of the outcome we each wanted. He was able to negotiate and obtain compromises that I didn't think were possible. As a result, my ex felt like he was treated fairly, and I am confident that I will have the resources to take care of my children. In addition to Todd's help, I worked with his associate, Andrew Price, with whom I was very impressed as well. While new to the game in comparison, he has passion for what he does and an eagerness to do it successfully, and I see him helping many more clients in the years to come. All in all, I would definitely recommend Todd, and Andrew as well. Hand down the best money I've ever spent.

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2013

Todd goes above and beyond!!

Todd is a fantastic attorney! I interviewed several lawyers, and after speaking with Todd, I knew he was someone that truly cared. He was very professional every step of the way and helped guide me through one of the most difficult times in my life. Todd is very available and responsive, always re...sponding to questions and concerns promptly. Todd gave great advice, and at times even played the role of therapist and friend! During times of great frustration with my ex, he helped me stay focused on my primary goal, to keep my daughters best interests in mind. Todd really cares about his clients and I felt like he went above & beyond but still charged a fair price. I would highly recommend this attorney to family and friends!!!

Posted by Chris | November 20, 2012

Above and Beyond

After about 20 minutes of discussion, Todd thoroughly understood my case and knew where it was going to go, and what the most straightforward path to settlement would be. The only reason it took 6+ months to resolve is because my ex- wanted a fight. ...but Todd didn't fall into that trap. He was... a fierce advocate in the ring, and kept pushing the other attorney to work together to resolve the case, so we could get on with our lives, and our kids' lives could start to return to normal. Todd is a strategist and an advocate. When he took on my case he took a great personal interest in it. He really wanted to make sure we had a successful outcome! I never felt like I was just another client; I always felt like he had a very personal interest in getting a good outcome for me and my kids. Whether through email, text, phone calls or in-person, I always knew where things stood. He'll tell you straight-up where things are and what needs to happen to get what you want. And this guy will KILL himself to make sure you get the best possible defense for your case. I can't recommend him strongly enough. If you need a strong defender who can play offense and defense, or you feel like your back is against the wall and you need a champion, Todd is your guy. he'll tell you straight up what needs to be done, with no BS. I talked to a bunch of attorneys before picking Todd and his firm, and I never doubted my choice. I think you're wasting your time if you go with someone else.

Posted by Chris | October 31, 2012

Reassuring go to guy for tough times

I was in search of an attorney for a messy custody issue following a divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure. Todd got to the point when I first met with him and continued to keep me informed throughout my case. He was exceptional in protecting my rights, interest and family. Todd handled my case sim...ilar to a criminal case. He was thorough, organized and one step ahead of the other team. Todd was unique in that he knew when to stop or fight. He had several conversations with me about when to back off and ultimately save money and time with the same results. Since meeting Todd, I have recommended friends and co workers to his office for their legal issues. I was not very savvy to Civil Law when I met Todd and he made sure I understood every step that was made. He did not waste time or keep me out of the loop. He was sure to update me immediately once information was given to him from the other side. His non adversarial approach was refreshing. He made sure to fight the good fight for my case without relying on low brow tactics often used by attorneys. I trust this man 100% with my legal issues. During such a stressful time for me and my family, I always had a feeling of assurance knowing Todd was watching over my case. In short, Todd was more like a friend who would watch my back and take a bullet for me than an attorney who is willing to settle right out of the gate. Thank you Todd for your professional service to me and my family.

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