Patrick DeCarolis Jr

Although my actual divorce dragged on for over 3 years, it was by no fault of Mr. DeCarolis. I was in a terrible and complicated situation with my ex husband. Mr. DeCarolis and his team were 100% available. I had absolutely no clue where to start with the proceedings. Mr. DeCarolis was patient, a...nd extremely helpful. I didn't need hand holding, but I needed easy to understand explanations, and that's exactly what I got. When it came time to get an order for support, Mr. DeCarolis wasted no time and got me the highest amount possible (less than 5 months!). I was expecting Mr. DeCarolis to be smart and assertive because I knew I needed that for my case, and he came highly recommended from another lawyer. What I was not expecting, was the care and personal attention that Mr. DeCarolis and his team provided..a great combination for anyone who wants the very best.

When I first met Patrick I was scared to death - my husband had just filed for divorce and I was clueless as to how to proceed. My life was upside down. In just a few months Patrick helped me not only to right myself but also to loose the fear that had paralyzed me. He helped me to believe in my o...wn, genuine, reality, not my husband's. I did and I still do. I quickly got to the point where I didn't feel like my husband could crush me with his money and his lawyers. Guess what, he didn't crush me! It was a long and complicated road but I had Patrick's wise counsel and support at every marker and we finished it together. In a case like mine it was a marathon and not a race. Patrick is steady and calm and was these things for me when I could not be. I will always remember his sage advice - read it three times; first you'll be shocked and stung, second you'll decipher the message and the third time you'll see some truth and have some growth. I am very glad I chose Patrick to be my lawyer.

I went through a nasty divorce from an attorney who knew every dirty trick in the book from stall tactics to outright perjury. I went to see many attorneys in court prior to making a decision to see their interaction with the judges. I found Patrick to have a quiet disposition in court but also had ...the utmost respect from the court as well. Patrick took over when my case when it was moved to LA county. His instinct was extremely helpful on how I should move forward in this case. Needless to say, his words of wisdom got us through a very nasty time. The court awarded me majority custody of my son, not to mention the other financial savings. Worth every penny and he was very fair in working out a payment schedule. I can't thank him enough. I have referred Patrick to other friends who have all sang his praises.

I hired Patrick several years ago to represent my niece who had a child as a teenager with a real jerk. He swiftly made mince meat out of the guy in court so he left my niece alone and got him to pay some child support. Then, shockingly, he refunded the unused balance of the rather modest retainer.... A few years later I went through my own divorce. A lot more complicated with a lot more money. Unlike the other lawyers I interviewed, he didn't try to jack me up with all the procedures that I needed to have or the sky would fall. He took on the case, put together a team with an accountant and an appraiser and got to the end in a reasonable time for a reasonable fee. And I can still speak with my ex. I highly recommend him and his firm.