Vanessa Betryna Gnekow

I contacted Vanessa’s office last minute, in a time of need for a custody case. A situation where emotions were high, and I was stressed out. Her office was able to set me up with a consultation in a timely fashion, were very sympathetic, very professional, and handled my situation with such care. Th...eir patience with me was also very much appreciated as I had a million questions and was very emotional. Her staff always kept me updated on what was going on via email, telephone, and also responded to emails and telephone calls in a timely fashion. I was always in the loop, and knew what to expect in each step of my case. She fought for my daughter and I, and never backed down. She fought for the best interest of my child, and for that I am forever thankful. The confidence Vanessa has, her knowledge of the law, her professionalism, makes her fierce af!!!! Thank you so much Vanessa and staff for your services!

It is not common for the father to gain full custody of his child but this law firm made it happen. My attorney was Vanessa and she was so helpful and very aggressive when need be. Vanessa was very down to earth and understanding of my situation and very open to all my ideas. I have been in and out o...f court for over a year now and I May not have won every battle but at the end of the day we won the war. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone!

I was referred to Ms Gnekow by a good friend. Previously I had spent about 15k with a different big name law firm that netted zero results. I was going to just represent myself and give it my best shot. The day before my hearing my friend told me I needed to hire Ms Gnekow. I was skeptical about wast...ing my money on another lawyer, but I’m glad I called her. Ms Gnekow was very friendly and knowledgeable over the phone. I regained some faith in finding a Lawyer that actually heard me and wanted to help.  I hired Ms Gnekow immediately after that phone call and I have been grateful ever since. Ms Gnekow is very professional and direct. She will make sure you stay in line and keep you aware of what’s in your best interests. When it comes to courtroom performances she is very aggressive and passionate. During my hearings Ms Gnekow acted as if my children were her own. I could hear and sense the passion in her voice. I thank god I did not try to do this myself. There would have been zero chance that I would be able to relay my thoughts as intelligently and as aggressively as she did. My entire perspective of lawyers and the family law industry has changed thanks to Ms Gnekow and her entire team. Nobody wants to have to fight over their kids but if you have to, you should be prepared with the best representation you can find. I can’t begin to recommend Ms Gnekow and her team enough. I’m forever grateful for their efforts and services and will continue to use them for any further family matters.

"Hire Vanessa if you are ready to succeed!" As a dad who has constantly always fought for my daughter, I was drained from the court hearings and constantly dealing with the erratic behavior of my daughter's mother. When I came across Vanessa on Avvo I believed she could help from her reviews bu...t I truly didn't know her brilliance and the new level that she and her team would elevate my position too.  Vanessa and her team made sure that my voice was heard artfully, in depth and effectively. Vanessa was my advocate no matter what position I was taking on an issue but she made sure to be honest and real with me on areas that needed to be addressed. The guidance that Vanessa provided for me and my wife during this custody process with my daughter's mother was outstanding. And during this unique time of COVID 19, Vanessa was accessible and if I could not reach her immediately then co-counsel, Heather, would reach out to me or my wife. In addition, all of the paralegals, especially Devin and Julie were so quick on their feet with getting back to us with a game plan or information that Vanessa needed to relay to us. It was never a time where my wife and I felt lost in the process because they were so efficient with emails, calls and communication in general.  I highly recommend retaining Vanessa before your opposing party does because she is that good! Everyday my wife and I talk about how happy we are that we found her on Avvo. Vanessa actually did what I wanted her to do and even better than I could have even thought of.  We believe God placed her in our path because she was aggressive, intelligent, skilled and polite at the same time. Vanessa is a big reason that I won our case and my daughter will have a true chance at stability and a healthier childhood. Thank you so much Vanessa! I truly cannot express how grateful my wife and I are to you as well as your team. I will definitely be hiring Vanessa again for any family matters or any type of law that she specializes in.  - Mac and Taylor

I was going through a difficult custody case, probably a unique one too. I was at my wits end where all odds were against me. I've consulted with many attorneys and they seemed timid by my situation. When I consulted with Vanessa, she instantly was VERY optimistic about representing me in this uphill... battle. She did not disappoint. She was very dedicated, kept in communication along the way and was very informative. There was no sugar coating anything. She was honest about everything. I loved the fact that she was very professional when it came time to face the judge. She stayed prepared for every situation in case things didn't go as planned. After a long fought battle, Vanessa used her superb skills and was able to get me my kids. I am very appreciative of the whole office as they worked as a strong team. I definitely recommend hiring Vanessa! She is not afraid of anything and is always up for a challenge. Thank you so much Vanessa!