Michael E. Teplinsky

Attorney Teplinsky did a fantastic job handling my case; in addition to being open and truthful with me, I can't compliment his knowledge, effectiveness, or customer service enough. I was able to do the task quickly and with the results I had hoped for. Always prompt in his responses, which was cru...cial at such a trying and emotional time. I'm very much confident with my case especially with the help of Atty. Teplinsky. My case was resolved and I'm pleased with how everything came out.

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.

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.