Margaret Riker Bender

Margaret represented me in a highly contentious, drawn out divorce and custody battle. From the beginning I was impressed with Margaret's style. She has a calm yet assertive demeanor. Her advice was always well-thought out. We sat through 3 failed attempts at mediation (my ex walked out because he wa...sn't getting what he wanted). At the fourth attempt at mediation I was ready to give in but Margaret was able to bring things to a positive conclusion. Communication with my ex-husband and his lawyer was always difficult but Margaret was able to rise above it all. In addition to her own skills Margaret has a cadre of experts in child custody and financial planning at her fingertips. I was impressed that at every step of the way I heard "You've got one of the best on your side". Margaret's staff are top-notch as well. They were quick to respond to questions, knew what to refer to Margaret and what they could handle, and kept things running smoothly.

Margaret handled my complex divorce case which involved relocation, child custody, and property division. The odds were clearly stacked against us, but she did an excellent job in the trial that lasted several weeks. Thanks to her experience as a skilled trial attorney, I have obtained successful r...esults. Thanks - Stephanie

Ms. Bender represented me in a very contentious custody matter. When I first met with her I was scared and considering giving in to my ex, but she kept me and my children’s best interest at heart and stopped me from making a costly mistake. Her vast knowledge of family law is amazing and she aggres...sively represented me through trial. Margaret Bender is a competent, respected attorney who excels under pressure - I would recommend her to anyone!