Shelly Kay Perkins

We knew that choosing a lawyer was something that we wanted to spend time on and not just go with the most inexpensive or the easiest choice. We did some searching online and found Shelly and read some reviews. We made a appointment and decided we loved her within minutes of being in her office. It's... been over a year of battling for custody. Every step of the way she informed us, made us feel more confident than we ever had and worked HARD to help us win our fight. She will make you feel proud when your standing in a court room and she knows her stuff more than the other attorney. We even said once that we felt she was the closest you would get to a TV drama lawyer. She knows exactly what to say in the best way. We are coming to an end of our long fight and we couldn't be happier with the outcome... It was everything she assured us she would do. She will not lie to you, she will not sugar coat things, and she will tell you exactly what you will need to do to win. Shelly IS the lawyer you have been searching for and you will be happy to know she is on your side.

Let me start by saying "I was referred to Shelly by another divorce Attorney". I knew my divorce was going to be a messy joke. Shelly was very understanding about my case. Shelly really kept me on track with what we needed to do to win the case. Every time I wanted to be vengeful, she would point... this out and explain what the Judge wanted to hear in court and what would just irritate them. I am very thankful for that advise. She was direct in questioning during the court process, so as to not rack up my bill with useless time, (unlike the other sides Lawyer). I felt she was very professional in her work and the same of all her office staff. I was amazed at how quick her office responded to any concerns I had, which for my situation was what I really needed. I was extremely happy with the settlement I received, which was what Shelly told me I most likely would get from the moment I hired her.

Initially, I had no idea of what to expect once I decided to pursue my dissolution of marriage. The information available on line and in books on the subject of the Male side of divorce is overwhelming and often conflicting, so I decided to do what a rational person would do—find an attorney. I ...spoke to friends about their experiences with divorce attorneys and ask for their recommendations. After reviewing several of their recommendations and learning that their cost per hour was more than I earned weekly, with the total projected cost well beyond my expectations, I considered filing on my own. That, I learned, was really not the best idea I’ve ever had. The self-file paperwork seemed simple enough, but after reading what was required, the pitfalls of self-filing, and every error that a self-filer could make, I decide to seek a competent attorney within my means. It was at this point I learned of and received a referral to Shelly Perkins from the Employee Assistance Program thru my employer. In our initial interview she listened to the case specifics, my concerns, and questions. With follow up questioning she was able to determine the issues and merits of my case. By the end of the initial interview she addressed my concerns, answered my questions, and proposed, what I regarded, a reasonable course of action. Based on her recommendations a comprehensive and equitable filing was produced. In a little more than two months I received notice that my dissolution of marriage was final. As you read thru the reviews about Shelly Perkins you’re going to find several common threads of thought; she is deeply experienced and professionally competent, she likes winning, she is direct and will not waste your time, and she will work for your desired outcome. My advice to you is the same advice I received from another of her clients, “Listen to her; she knows what she is doing”. I did. Finally, I must also commend her staff for being instrumental in communicating developments and keeping me informed as the case progressed. Yes, Shelly and her team have earned my recommendation!

Shelly represented me in my divorce of a long term marriage (30 years) where I was the main income earner. Shelly’s knowledge of the laws, historical precedence’s of her extensive case histories, her long standing good relationships with mediators and other highly rated relevant experts all cont...ributed to settling my case in mediation and avoiding court. Shelly quickly assessed my situation and guided me on specific strategies to put me in a better negotiating position. She also was my true advocate and did not allow me to be taken advantage of by the opposing party/attorney especially when things got very complicated. Shelly is very responsive and efficient in her emails and phone calls keeping fees as low as possible. I highly recommend Shelly Perkins! Shelly, thank-you so much! Eric