Arezou Shahparnia Diarian

I can only say amazing things about my experience with the Sperling Law Firm. Lauren, Aree, Caroline, and team handled my case with grace and compassion while providing me with excellent guidance. Unlike with other attornies, I felt heard and empowered by the team at Sperling. Going through any kind ...of Family Law matter can be a very painful, treacherous, and vulnerable experience and I am so grateful that I was referred to Sperling Law to handle a very ugly, very devastating custody and DVRO suit. Lauren and the team were very attentive throughout the process and helped me overcome the pressures of the legal system with grace and compassion. They were immensely generous and always provided the advice and guidance that made the most financial sense in my case. I greatly appreciated that they always considered and respected my limited financial resources. I would recommend Lauren, Aree, Caroline and team to anyone looking for a Family Law firm THAT CARES!!! I hope that I never need their services again, but I am grateful to know that if needed I have a team of lawyers who are by my side!!

The first thing I want anyone who may be reading this review to know, is that if you are looking for the best firm to handle your divorce, Aree, Lauren, Mitch and Caroline are JUST THAT- the BEST. My only regret is that I didn’t hire them sooner. Prior to meeting Aree and Lauren, I had hired tw...o other attorneys to handle what was a very brutal divorce. It carried on, one continuation after another for about a year. My two other attorneys both told me the same thing on day 1- that they “understood my case, it would be a piece of cake and it would cost me less than $10k to complete it.” Both attorneys did nothing but file continuation after continuation, as they continued to request literally thousands of documents from me (and fees!), and then filed the documents with the court WEEKS after documentation deadlines, only to force additional continuations! I was starting to think that this was how all attorneys must function. It was so disappointing and I felt so played. I had thought that my divorce would likely take another year to complete and was being told that I would be looking at possibly having to pay my ex-husband’s attorney fees, alimony, and possibly even pre-alimony! I was contemplating bankruptcy, selling my house, etc. I had no idea how I could sustain getting out of the mountain of debt my ex husband had put me in, continue to pay thousands in attorney fees AND keep my house while possibly having to pay alimony to my ex husband for the next several years. After my divorce, my income had substantially increased while my ex husbands income had declined (sidebar- he had 7 jobs while we were married, earning about 10% of what I earned annually throughout the entire marriage and NEVER contributed one penny towards household expenses. The only thing he did was use my credit cards and managed to rack up an enormous amount of debt). I wanted a divorce so badly, I was desperate. I just wanted my life back. This was a short term marriage- 4 years, no kids. No prenup! Thank GOD I was introduced to Aree. The second I spoke to Aree about my case, I knew she understood it like no one else had been able to previously. I decided the SAME day I spoke to Aree, to retain her and fired my 2nd attorney. Within 40 days, my case was completed, status of my marriage was terminated and not only did I not have to pay my husband’s attorney fees, I also did not have to sell my house or pay alimony. I did “buy” some debt, to offset my alimony obligation, which was the best possible outcome as I was able to refinance to consolidate that, saving me thousands of dollars per month! Aree and Lauren changed my life. They turned a horrible mistake into a blessing. I learned a lot from both of them during the time I worked with them. They were my attorneys but they have turned into my friends as well. I never felt for one second that they didn’t have my back. They supported me the whole way through the end of what was the hardest time of my life. They FREED me. Hiring Aree and Lauren was the best money I think I’ve ever spent. I will always remember the judge saying, “status is terminated.” It was the best feeling I think I’ve ever felt. And, we celebrated that win together. Thank you, Aree and Lauren for helping me to not only get my life back, but my power back. Thank you for caring. Thank you for being an example of what a GOOD, Competent attorney does for their client. You were absolutely incredible.

Aree represented me the morning of my hearing to settle a custody dispute with my soon-to-be ex-wife. She was incredibly clear, sensible and strong. She was tough with the opposing attorney when she needed to be and straight forwarded with me when I needed her to be. When the other side started pl...aying games she stood our ground and didn't budge. I've been nothing but impressed by the legal team at the Sperling Law Firm and am grateful to have them as my team.