I hired Dan Hardee as a change of counsel for a case that had drug-on for nearly 8 months- A case where I was spinning my wheels & loosing ground on some key factors. After I transferred counsel; Dan & Amy took quick control of my case. They made the necessary filings in an efficient manner & came up... to speed quickly on a myriad of issues. I appreciated their prompt responses when I talked/emailed candidly to them about my concerns. Their demeanor was always polite, honest & in a business-like fashion; regardless of the issue or whether I was applying pressure to them. They were responsive & I appreciated this greatly. I should also mention that their letters & wording were always exacting, explicit & well-organized. I have witnessed this is NOT always the case in this profession. But with Dan as my counsel each document was carefully structured & prepared for my review. I believe these well-designed & executed documents played a part in my counsel's effectiveness. And in some cases I believe these documents even served to educate opposing counsel on matters that were NOT transparent to them. I learned that Family law is NOT always cut & dry YET, Dan's team always seems to have a strong sense of the best approach which is due to their experience & solid relationships with the key players in this field. I left every meeting with new-found confidence & a clear understanding of the next strategy we were to apply. Ultimately, my case settled at the 11th hour. I believe if it weren't for Dan's careful handling/sense & a few command decisions he exercised on my behalf, it would've gone to trial. His actions demonstrated on a regular basis that my best-interest was on the forefront coupled with his concern for being thrifty & NOT running up a massive bill. After *13 months I ended up with a fair settlement that gave me more time with my children. I would highly recommend Dan & his team as a family court/ divorce attorney. I've also heard IF you're so UNlucky as to go to trial you'll DEFINITELY want Dan on your side in the courtroom. *The case drug-on far-too-long but I believe the factors pro-longing it were well-beyond our influence.

Mr. Hardee was hired to represent our son in a child custody case. Mr. Hardee was very upfront and honest about the legal process and time involved. He was dilegent in his work and the time and effort he put in our case was simply astounding!! He was always accessible when we needed him, even if mean...t staying after hours. His office staff were the greatest. Amy, Holly, and Brandi are simply awesome!! They kept things moving forward and always were very helpful in answering any questions we had. It was an incredibly stressful time for our family but Mr. Hardee and his entire staff always put our minds at ease with the time they dedicated to our case! We felt we were in the best possible place we could be under such a difficult circumstance. Mr. Hardee’s upmost concern was always what was best for the child involved. I would give the highest recommendation to anyone needing a hard working, caring, honest, diligent lawyer. He and his staff are going to give you their best effort in making the a positive, productive legal outcome.

I was a single father struggling to establish custody with my 2 year old son before I met Mr. Hardee. I was unfamiliar with and nervous about the family law system, but Mr. Hardee and his staff did everything possible to work with me, involve me in the process and thoughtfully consider my concerns an...d requests. I never once felt left out, confused or disregarded during all the twists and turns of a long, contentious, emotional case. Mr. Hardee was extremely thorough at procuring and examining evidence as well as skilled at articulating arguments and asking important questions. Mr. Hardee is amicable and friendly in person but when it matters most his seriousness and professionalism inspire confidence. In the end with Mr. Hardee's help I won primary custody of my son. Even after the case, however, he's kept in contact to check up on my son and I as well as help me with further questions and concerns. That epitomizes the quality of his character. He was truly invested in my son's well-being and I couldn't have asked for a better advocate on my son's behalf. Mr. Hardee restored my faith in the family law system and empowered me as a father and parent. For that I will always be grateful. I think people would have a much more positive perception of lawyers if they all took after Mr. Hardee's superb example.

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!