Robert Adams McCarty Jr

I was referred to Rob to handle my very challenging divorce after my 1st attorney had a conflict of interest and could no longer represent me. I was already one year in with the first attorney and extremely stressed given the circumstances of my case. My ex was an absolute nightmare to work with ...as was his over the top lawyer who looked for every opportunity to financially break me with ridiculous demands and letters. Rob made it clear to me that he would not run my bill up answering BS legal letters and he didn’t. Rob is not what I call a “bill runner” attorney unlike my ex’s attorney, who he paid twice as much for the big show his lawyer would put on throughout the two years, which ultimately got him nothing more than he was entitled to by law. Rob lawyers with integrity and professionalism and is well respected in the court room and with his peers. My case had two parts that needed to be handled; a restraining order against my ex which was successfully done in family court by Rob and the division of assets with a foreign component, which required a great understanding of family law. Rob handled both with ease. His knowledge of family law is impressive. What I learned from this experience is that a good lawyer not only knows the law, but has tried many cases and knows how to go to trial if necessary. Rob looked at my case from ever angle providing me with the best and worst case scenarios given the facts of my case. He left the decision up to me, but gave me the realistic possibilities of each scenario. It didn’t add up for me to go to trial but had I needed to, Rob knew my case inside and out and was ready. We settled only a couple days before trial. My settlement was also challenging due to my ex’s unwillingness to be fair but Rob and I together accomplished this in a way that I was satisfied with. After one year and two months working with Rob, I learned that he is fair, calm (even when I wasn’t), listened and represented me well. He was mindful of my financial situation and really is what all lawyers should be. He’s a trial attorney who understands settling is best if possible. He’s easily able to give you best and worst case scenarios given all the facts. Family cases are going to be stressful. It’s nice to have a calm, knowledgable, experienced and fair lawyer. No one wants to have to change attorney’s mid-stream so its best to find a good one from the get go. I highly recommend Rob McCarty and thank him sincerely for helping me through an absolute nightmare divorce. Nancy and Cristi were also very helpful throughout this two year journey, thank you both.

Looking back on my divorce several years ago, I am still thankful to have chosen Robert. He was recommended highly by an attorney in San Diego who's niece went through a divorce and used him. Robert was straightforward, honest and knew the landscape of the law. Most importantly, he was quick to respo...nd and his team was as well. I will never forget his advice, which still helps me when dealing with my ex wife today: "You are going to take the high road the whole time, you understand!" He charges more than most local attorneys in the area I had to go to court, but he is specialized and holds a CA Bar Board Certified specialization (not many do). And as the divorce joke goes... "You know why divorce is expensive — because it is worth it."