Daniel R. Hardee

Dan and his team (especially his paralegal assistant Brandi) exceeded expectations in every way. They both were always quick to respond to emails or meet in person as needed, even when busy with other cases, going above and beyond every time to give accurate answers to questions and the best possible... advice. A few things I really appreciated about Dan were his honesty, work ethic, genuine concern for what was best for the kids (he represented me in a child custody modification case), and desire to achieve the best possible outcome at the lowest possible cost in terms of time, money, and emotion. Where it made sense for me to draft documents, Dan would provide templates and Brandi would edit them, thereby saving us money – he wasn’t out to rack up as many billable hours as possible. On the other hand, when things were crucial and required Dan’s experience and expertise, he provided it in spades. When Dan thought something was worth pursuing or fighting, he would let me know, but if something was a likely waste of time and money, he would say that as well. His experience and insight into the various family judges on the bench, opposing counsels, and potential mediators and arbitrators was invaluable as the case drug on for over a year and a half. Dan also encouraged me to settle the case outside of court if at all possible. He understands that going to trial is a big expense, and saves his time and energy for where and when it matters the most so that you get the biggest bang for your buck. Thanks to Dan’s efforts, my ex-husband and I were eventually able to reach an agreement after some challenging mediation sessions and avert a trial just days before it was scheduled to begin. I also have to say that Dan’s assistant Brandi is one of a kind. It's rare you meet someone like her that is so dedicated to her job, committed to performing it with excellence (and near perfection), and manages to remain calm even during stressful times (such as rushing to meet a 5 PM court submission deadline). You can count on her to be efficient, responsive, attentive to detail, and incredibly friendly. She made all the difference in the world, and saved me literally thousands of dollars in legal fees. I would highly recommend Dan and Brandi to anyone looking for an excellent family law practitioner who will fight for your (and your children’s) best interests with intensity and integrity; you won't be sorry. I’m thankful there are still people in this world that truly care about what they do and do it with excellence!