James L. Cork II

When my ex-wife unexpectedly threw a “below the belt punch” when trying to receive custody of our son, I needed a no-nonsense, professional attorney. James stuck to the facts as he laid out all of my options. He refused to indulge in similar tactics as opposing counsel, and kept to his knowledge of... the law and professional courtroom etiquette. He knew when to urge me to negotiate, and when it was time to argue in front of the Judge. In the end, I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for me and my family. Not only did my son remain in the better home, my ex-wife ended paying my Attorney’s fees. It was a long exhausting case, but James kept a positive attitude, which helped boost my morale. James seemed to know when to be extra firm with me in order to help me make the best choices in one of the worse periods of my life. James Cork II, is not only an excellent attorney, but extremely patient and to the point as well. I would recommend him for any type of Family law. Thank you James!

When I finally realize my marriage was over, I was overwhelmed with the idea of finding an attorney. Through my research and word-of-mouth, I hired James. I am very much a first impressions kind of guy, and I can tell you, James won me over quickly. He was very professional, but personable, well hand...ling my difficult case with confidence and integrity. My divorce was quite challenging, with several major issues to resolve, but due to Jameses extensive experience, and broad knowledge of family law, we were able to resolve and ultimately win our positions. James was very thorough with his approach and since this was my first divorce he was very patient, as he walked me through the process, while always keeping my goals in mind. One thing that really impressed me with the James was his ability to never lose his bearing, and to always stay on task. He never lost sight of our position and worked hard to solidify our case throughout the entire process. In addition, his court room etiquette was impressive, and he tackled the fax with the right level of tenacity, and professionalism. At the end of the day, we won our positions and I was very ecstatic with the results. I would and actually have recommended James to others for any family law matter, and thus far his reputation precedes him. Thank you James!

My experience was not good. I paid a high consultation fee to see Sandra Fromm. Her hourly rate was very expensive and I found her condescending and rude. I was handed off to James Cork, who did not have the experience, knowledge or skills needed for my situation. I was not adequately informed as t...o my legal options in dealing with a sensitive post-divorce issue and it cost me dearly. James Cork told me he "can't go through every detail with every client" and that it was up to me to "ask" the opposing party for negotiation -- but as my hired representative isn't that HIS JOB??? At the hourly rate an attorney is being paid, paying attention to details and appropriately representing me as his client should be the highest priority. I hoped to have an expert in my corner, but I got nothing close. Find an attorney that is loyal and has your best interests in mind.

As a former Law Enforcement Officer, I have had many years of interaction with attorneys. James sets the bar at the highest level. His level of knowledge of family law is outstanding along with his courtroom demeanor. Between James and his Paralegal, Rhonda, I was never in the dark about the progr...ess of my case. James does NOT practice "motion practice" in an attempt to nickel and dime your account. He works the case as needed to win for you, the client, not for himself. As a result of what James did, I was able to get my full parenting rights re-instated. I would highly recommend James if you want a truly knowledgeable, professional attorney.

I was very pleased with my overall experience with James and the rest of the staff at Fromm, Smith and Gadow. James was very knowledgeable and prompt in answers my emails and phone calls. Even though the situation of needing a family/divorce lawyer is never pleasant my experience with James and the r...est of the staff made my situation a little easier to deal with. I would highly recommend James Cork if the unfortunate situation arises.