Michael E. Teplinsky

Talk about a conscientious and compassionate attorney who always considers what is best for his client! He will do everything possible to try and help both parties settle their divorce or separation using collaborative measures. If this is absolutely not an option, then he will consider mediation and... how this might work. When neither of those options are suitable, he will represent his client in court with a ferocity that is not commonly seen. My experience with him was nothing short of excellent and he held my hand throughout the whole process. In my situation, like so many of these family law cases, things are never as straight forward as they initially might seem. I had a number of issues that came up which caused the process to drag on, especially since this was a contested divorce in my case. However, having a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney like Michael is the key to reaching a favorable outcome or resolution. He comes with a litany of fresh ideas and perspectives on how to best navigate problematic situations as they arise. It is without reservation that I always have, and continually will, recommend Michael to anyone who is about to embark on the treacherous journey of divorce.

Attorney Teplinsky is an amazing professional who not only knows family laws in and out, but also uses alternative approaches to litigation, to save both time and money for his clients. This is a very unique approach that not many family lawyers use in their practice. Michael takes time to sit down w...ith the clients and explain everything they need to know about the process. He is very approachable, and you won't have to chase after him to get the answers you need, because he is a very active communicator with outstanding customer service skills. A rare gem to find!

Michael Teplinsky is an extremely compassionate attorney who works his hardest to resolve issues without having to drag you into court. Michael presented me with many different options in the matter of how I might hire him for my case. I would have never known I had different choices other than typ...ical litigation if it had not been for Michael. It put me at ease to know my case would be handled by such an accommodating attorney; I felt (and still do!) that he had my best interest at heart. Michael’s passion for the law is evident in itself and was definitely evident in my case. We proceeded with mediation and Michael made the whole process very smooth. He is well versed in the law and actually has wonderful people skills! I cannot thank Michael enough. He helped me through what is normally an emotionally charged situation by educating me about the law, my rights, and treating me with the utmost regard. I don’t think I could have gone through this as well as I did if I had hired a different attorney.

Michael Teplinsky is a skilled negotiator, an excellent teacher, and a trusted confidant. Perhaps his greatest attribute is his passion for the law and his clients. He was definitely the right attorney for me. My ex-spouse selected Family First Law and shared facts of the case with a collaborative co...lleague of Michael. The decision was made to have Michael represent me to avoid any unwanted conflict of interest from that first conversation. I found Michael's passion for collaborative law to be infectious. At first, I was lukewarm to the idea, because I was about to dissolve nearly 20 years of marriage, spend several thousand dollars, and I thought that I was being subject to a sales pitch. Truth be told, it was Michael's enthusiasm for a legal alternative that offers a better solution for all parties. His fervor comes from experience of seeing the value of this process and personal experience of an adversarial litigation. My case, like so many, should have been relatively straight forward, but the case had nuances that required all of those skills that I mentioned. He has been forced to explain the legal, financial, and personal ramifications of each component of the agreement. His countless hours have allowed me to feel confident that my legal rights have been protected and my financial interests preserved. Michael is also a man of his word. Given the complexity of my case and unforeseen circumstances, the collaborative case exceeded one year (estimated time was 4-6 months). Nevertheless, he absorbed the significant lost revenue and honored the flat rate contract up to one year of service. At that point, he negotiated an extremely fair contract to complete the process. It would have been easy to walk away from this case, or seek retribution for the lost hours; however, he honored the agreement and to me that speaks volumes about his character. The greatest value that he brings to the case is never losing sight of the children. He has helped me many times to remove the emotion of a decision and look at the impact on the children. His vast professional and personal experience provides a unique perspective that I needed many times to get through this process. I have and will always recommend Michael Teplinsky for any family law related matters.