Michael C McCaslin

Michael McCaslin was recommended to me as a great family law attorney. I called him looking for an attorney to assist with my adoption case. He was with another client at the time I called, so I left a message. He returned my call within the hour, unfortunately, he had to turn down my case due to ...his current case load, but directed me to other attorneys that he recommends. Because I was not able to use his services for this case, I am not able to rate him on knowledgeable or trustworthy, but I am giving him a 5 and rating the his responsiveness and how well he kept me informed. I appreciate him taking the time to get back to me so promptly.

Mike was professional and worked to make sure that all legal items on my end were taken care of. I never felt that Mike wasn't on my side or working hard to make sure that myself and my assets were safe, My case dealt with a very abusive, abrasive and obnoxious person and Mike handled it very profess...ionally and had no problem stepping in and putting a stop to the typical "shenanigans" that can end up taking place. If you're dealing with someone who is difficult, I highly recommend Mike. Mike was attentive and genuinely cared about the outcome of my case. Two thumbs up form me!

Mr. McCaslin was very knowledgeable and professional, his experience was invaluable. He was very forthcoming with information and helped me manage my expectations. He kept me calm and grounded when my emotions wanted to take over. He was very good at laying out my options and all the risk/benefit...s/legal costs associated with them. He gave me the room to make the choices I was comfortable with. Anytime I had questions or concerns I could email him and would typically have an answer back the same day. I would (and have) recommend him to friends and family.

I retained Mike McCaslin after having been through a very costly and negative experience with a well known Portland law firm dealing exclusively with family law. Therefore, Mike had to pick up my case in the middle of the process, a difficult thing to do. He promptly consulted with my former a...ttorney, immediately completely reviewed my file and stepped right in and took over the case. He immediately made contact with opposing counsel and made sure he was up to speed so nothing adverse would happen in the matter. Opposing counsel was not easy to deal with, yet Mike handled interactions successfully and professionally. He was unfailingly responsive. I would write Mike emails on various matters in the evening and early morning assuming he would respond to them when appropriate in his office. In fact, he generally responded immediately to them even when they were at night and, on occasion, on weekends. Mike is highly ethical and well versed in the law. He could have taken an aggressive low road approach at any number of turns but refused to do so with opposing counsel. He correctly advised me that should the matter go to court, nasty personal claims wouldn't have anything to do with outcome and therefore it was simply destructive to so engage. He was right. I emphasized that I did not want my matter to go to court. He did everything he could to ensure that the matter settled favorably. It did settle. The terms were close to what I would have wanted and my understanding is a good compromise is when no one gets exactly what they want. The resolution was fair if not truly "in my favor." Fees, for what Mike did and the results obtained, Mike's fees were more than fair. He never overbilled or overcharged. I paid Mike less than prior counsel who did close to nothing. His fee is not inexpensive, but the fee of a good attorney is rarely if ever inexpensive. Looking for something evaluative to say, to have a balanced review, I would only say that at times I felt that Mike could have been somewhat more forceful in trying to gain me a bit better result, but, then, my result was acceptable. Mike is by no means an aggressive "bulldog" attorney. But, he is a good, ethical and highly competent attorney. Overall, I would strongly recommend Mike for anyone going through the difficult process of divorce.

Mr. McCaslin handled my divorce recently and did an outstanding job. He was helpful and clear in his recommendations and advice. He created a kind and open atmosphere during a very difficult time. He was effective and helpful with his recommendations. I have referred several other individuals to... him. I would recommend his work to anyone. I was referred by a friend who happens to be an attorney also and has used his services in the past.