I have known Michelle Ogborne for about 3 years now. I have come to know her very well. As an knowledgeable and skilled attorney and advocate for peaceful mediation Michelle has a very unique skill set and a genuine commitment to her clients. I have seen the time and commitment that Michelle gives... to her clients and her community. Many years ago, I went through several rounds of legal court battles over custody/visitation of my oldest daughter. I wish that I had known Michelle then. Until just recently I have had no reason to need Michelle’s service, but have enjoyed her friendship. Recently I had a need to have somebody review some business documents and provide council. While the documents that I needed to have reviewed where outside of Michelle’s expertise, she was able to connect with me with another attorney in her firm, Lee, who was able to work me through the documents and answer questions. Because I know her and her character, Michelle’s referral was enough to give me piece of mind that I was in good hands. I strongly recommend Michelle as an advocate for peaceful mediation. More often than not, the time when Michelle’s services are needed are difficult and can be very contentious. Michelle has a very special gift of being able to bring two parties to the table and find common ground and avoid the often brutal, painful and very expensive process of litigation.

My wife had moved out of state leaving me in limbo to have my child support modified after the loss of my job. I'd tried on my own and just kept hitting a wall when it came to finding answers. I thought I could still go to the court in AZ but I needed to first go to the state where she was now living... with my son. I was recommended to contact Michelle from the out of state lawyer that helped me in that state. She immediately eased concerns and gave me the option to file papers myself with her help or to have her file for me. She streamlined the process for me that had taken me 3 years to finally get the help I needed. She eased my stress and kept her fees to a minimum. As a result I am getting back on my feet and have been able to spend more time with my son.

I was referred to Michelle from a common friend after a marriage of almost 25 years failed. I was frustrated that other attorneys that I consulted only wanted to approach it in a negative and harsh manner; that was not the case at all with Michelle. From the beginning she was interested in hearing ...what I had to say and wanted to know how I wanted to approach everything. She would be sure to give me options that were available, but would make sure that I had the final say on what we would proceed on. She was very thorough in her reviews of the documents and several times found errors on the other attorney's work. In a couple of circumstances, the errors could have cost me thousands of dollars in the future years ahead. She was always available when I had questions, and was very caring and compassionate. After the main part of the divorce was finished, she even assisted me with finding the best QDRO attorney for my situation and assisted them with some of the details. All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend Michelle for her honesty, integrity, willingness to listen, compassion and knowledge of the law.

Michelle Ogborne quickly reviewed and advised me through an emotionally difficult negotiation. The final document protected me and my family, advised me on the fairness of my agreement and left me knowing the options I had to ask for additional terms. I came away knowing that I was protected and ha...d the issues secured that were important to me and those items that I would not have thought of that may become issues in the future. I will and have referred her to friends and clients.