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Posted by Casondra | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Forever Grateful!

Before retaining a lawyer and filing for divorce, many people warned me that lawyers were soulless, especially in Las Vegas, and only concerned with lining their pockets with my money. I was told horror story after horror story from people who've dealt with lawyers here in Vegas. Scary stuff! Fortuna...tely, not only was this NOT my experience at all, but my interactions with McFarling Law Group was, in fact, the best experience with lawyers I have ever heard of! McFarling Law Group is the absolute BEST law firm in Las Vegas, BOTH HANDS DOWN!! Not only are they determined to fight for you and win, but they actually care about the people they are fighting for. I was divorcing a certifiable, textbook narcissist. When I first met with Emily McFarling, I was in a tight spot financially and could not pay her entire retainer. Emily gave me a significant discount so that I could secure McFarling Law Group as my counsel. My ex-husband hid money and assets, got people to forge documents and falsify information, lied throughout the case and caused the case to be prolonged many times by not following the judge's orders and by not submitting requested, subpoenaed documentation. McFarling Law Group made sure to get judgments against him for this. This case went on for years! This, along with circumstances due to the Covid pandemic, eventually drove me into bankruptcy. Although I owed several tens of thousands of dollars to McFarling Law Group, when I consulted with them about having to file bankruptcy, they supported me in doing so even though it meant that my bill for their services at the time would be totally discharged. They also further reassured me that I would not lose their counsel because of this and they were true to their word. We finally ended up settling before the trial was to begin. One of the agreements in the settlement was for my ex-husband to pay them. Anything that was left over for me to pay, they completely wrote it off and cleared my entire balance! They held my hand through years of litigation, stood beside me, and fought for me the entire time. I had a team of various lawyers and paralegals working on my case. There was not one time that I reached out to them and was not able to get a hold of them. The communication was great and they always updated me on any new occurrences involving my case. I can not thank them enough for everything they've done for me. They were truly a godsend and I will NEVER forget the kindness they showed me, nor the fight and tenacity they exhibited throughout my entire case. I am grateful beyond words and from the bottom of my heart appreciate each and every person who worked on my case over the years. I will be singing their praises and recommending them every chance I get. So, if you want to be represented by lawyers with REAL fight, grit and determination, with never-ending-endurance and ingenious, strategic know-how, who yet maintain their compassion and humanity towards those they fight for, there is none better than McFarling Law Group! You can feel the difference! You can see the difference! And, their rankings and ratings in Las Vegas speak for itself!

Posted by Sandra | June 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thank You Emily and McFarling Law Group!

I consider myself lucky to have had McFarling Law Group (Emily & Michael) as my attorneys throughout my appeal process, in what can labeled as one of the most complex custody cases. My divorce/custody case has been very lengthy with a few former attorneys that disappointed me and at times were incomp...etent to defend my case. I was losing confidence in hiring any more law firms until I was referred to McFarling Law Group for my appeal. In my intial meeting with Emily I could see that she was extremely knowledgeable regarding the exact steps that needed to take place. Once they took over my case, I could tell the difference of dedication to my case from our very first meeting. They felt my pain, told me what steps were needed, and advised me what the best moves were going into our appeal process. The McFarling Law Group stood strong in the courtroom and challenged everyone to defend my rights. We won our appeal and had the chance to present facts that were not addressed the first time around (by my previous attorneys). Although we did not have the exact ending result we would have liked, they were still able to convince the judge of actions that are in my favor. Thanks to their great job, we made a huge advance in my case after giving up hope with past attorneys. The case is pretty much balanced again and we were able to get our judge to make a final decision that is as equal as can be for the time being, without having additional conflict. This final decision was because of this Law Groups efforts in presenting my wishes to her throughout our litigation. In addition, McFarling Law Group is very honest. I have always received great counsel and was presented with all potential outcomes so that I could be prepared and know how to move forward despite which decision we would receive. I was never promised a win in our hearings (as I was in the past) but made me rest assured that I was in good hands. Communication with this Law Firm is very easy! They use a legal software site that is extremely easy to navigate. It logs every aspect of your case (documents, hearing dates, emails, billing, and more). They are also very good at phone communication and have an amazing staff of highly knowledgeable paralegals ready and willing to help answer questions. McFarling Law Group's entire staff are very approachable to ask sudden questions, suggestions and guided me accordingly for my best outcome. I am so thankful for the brave defense and continuous arguments against the other party to prove them wrong, playing the right cards at the right time, and continuing to present everything very well said. I highly recommend the McFarling Law Group as efficient, knowledgeable and great attorneys (and staff). Ultimately, they have been great people that always make me feel confident and ease my mind regarding my case. Whatever I say may not be enough as a recommendation, but this is the least I can do. I would feel guilty not to recognize them as a powerful and successful Law Firm. If you are having a tough time deciding on the right Law Firm to handle your divorce/custody case or you are involved in a complicated situation this is the firm you want on your side! I will continue to use and recommend this firm for any future litigation.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Truly Exceptional Lawyer

I did a lot of research before finally deciding on Emily. My case was complicated and difficult, and the stakes were very high. I knew I needed to find someone who was highly intelligent and knowledgeable in family law, as well as compassionate, and specifically experienced with (or at least well... informed about) domestic violence/abuse victim's issues. I had just escaped a very violent relationship, was super traumatized and needed someone who could help me keep myself and my son safe. Someone I could feel confident in and supported by; both in the courtroom and on a personal level as well. I felt like I had just fled one war zone, only to be thrown into another, and was ill equipped to navigate the realities of an extremely uneducated family law court system (specifically regarding the dangers children face when a parent is trying to escape an abusive partner). Emily McFarling empathetically and capably met all these needs, and both her and her team far exceeded my expectaticons. At first I hired her firm for a "one off" hearing; extending the protection order and requesting emergency custody. The late John Eccles (RIP), handled it with flawless grace and the judge ruled in our favor. When my ex filed paperwork soon after, requesting dismissal of the protection order, sole custody, and making serious accusations about my fitness as a parent, I knew I needed Emily in my corner for the duration. I am eternally grateful to Emily and everyone on her team who helped me achieve my goals of keeping my son as safe as possible under these circumstances. I feel we got the results we did, only because of her hard work, dedication to our case, to her attention to detail, experience in and superior knowledge of NV law, and her invaluable advice to me throughout. Samantha Mentzel, Ashley, Micheal, and her entire office staff are also consummate professionals to whom I owe a huge debt of gratitude to. Thank you Emily, from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2015 | Business

Most honest attorney I have ever used

Between 2010 and 2015 I have used about 8 attorneys for various business matters and the McFarling firm is the ONLY firm I have ever used that actually sent me a check for a refund for hours not billed. I definitely admire this type of honesty coming from an attorneys office as it displays a represe...ntation of a firm that is focused on the clients needs.

Posted by T. Kyle | June 18, 2014 | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney.

Emily Mcfarling was absolutely wonderful. She gave us an honest assessment of what to expect during our consultation, and then delivered on all terms. She was accessible before, during, and after our case, and always took extra time answering questions and concerns. Her staff were friendly and knowle...dgable, and immediately answered back via email communication or telephone. We finished our case quickly, and couldn't be happier with the end result. Emily argued well, and was clearly respected by the judge in our case. I would highly recommend her to anyone going through the difficult situation of a child custody battle.

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