Wilson and Pettine are a world-class legal team. They have represented me in a highly acrimonious divorce involving significant custody and property issues. I have been very pleased with the outcomes, but even more so with the firm's approach: very professional, prompt, thorough, communicative, and detail-oriented. Their communication has been outstanding, keeping me informed of everything and responding very quickly to my inquiries. Throughout, I have felt that they were listening to my priorities and that I was fully in charge of the process. I use the word "team" advisedly: it is not just the attorneys, but also their fellow professionals such as forensic accountants, plus the outstanding administrative staff, which makes for a formidable combination.
Concerning cost: good legal help is not cheap, but W&P were very clear up front about what the case might cost, have been careful to explain the additional costs that might be incurred by certain moves, have provided carefully itemized statements, and have been judicious about not arguing certain points of the case when the possible gain wasn't worth the cost to me.
I have heard many horror stories from people who went through mediation or had inferior attorneys, and ended up with unsatisfactory outcomes; I am very grateful to be represented by Wilson & Pettine. I have recommended this firm to several other individuals who were, unfortunately, in need of similar legal assistance, and will continue to do so.
In the four cases Mr. Pettine represented me, he was effectively aggressive. He made antagonists drop their petty issues and leave me alone. He has this uncanny ability to quickly know and suggest exactly what needed to be done in each instance. I highly recommend Mr. Pettine.
Harold H.
Paul Pettine is a founding partner in the law firm of Wilson & Pettine, LLP. He has practiced law in California for more than 33 years, developing the expertise to become a highly trusted Santa Barbara matrimonial and family attorney. In addition to his caseload, Paul also serves as a Superior Court Family Law Settlement Master.
Paul is greatly involved with public education. He volunteered weekly at a public elementary school and is President of the Carpinteria Education Foundation, which raises funds for Carpinteria’s public schools. He currently serves on the Carpinteria High School Site Council and coaches the school’s Mock Trial team. He actively raises funds for the high school’s Softball team. He is the father of two teen aged children and has been married for 23 years.
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Wilson and Pettine are a world-class legal team. They have represented me in a highly acrimonious divorce involving significant custody and property issues. I have been very pleased with the outcomes, but even more so with the firm's approach: very professional, prompt, thorough, communicative, and detail-oriented. Their communication has been outstanding, keeping me informed of everything and responding very quickly to my inquiries. Throughout, I have felt that they were listening to my priorities and that I was fully in charge of the process. I use the word "team" advisedly: it is not just the attorneys, but also their fellow professionals such as forensic accountants, plus the outstanding administrative staff, which makes for a formidable combination.
Concerning cost: good legal help is not cheap, but W&P were very clear up front about what the case might cost, have been careful to explain the additional costs that might be incurred by certain moves, have provided carefully itemized statements, and have been judicious about not arguing certain points of the case when the possible gain wasn't worth the cost to me.
I have heard many horror stories from people who went through mediation or had inferior attorneys, and ended up with unsatisfactory outcomes; I am very grateful to be represented by Wilson & Pettine. I have recommended this firm to several other individuals who were, unfortunately, in need of similar legal assistance, and will continue to do so.
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Posted by Harold | February 12, 2015
Highly Recommended!
In the four cases Mr. Pettine represented me, he was effectively aggressive. He made antagonists drop their petty issues and leave me alone. He has this uncanny ability to quickly know and suggest exactly what needed to be done in each instance. I highly recommend Mr. Pettine.
Harold H.
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