Melissa Mager

Melissa was my lawyer in 2010-2011 through an extremely difficult divorce. All the while I was undergoing treatment for stage IIIA breast cancer, including chemotherapy, 3 surgeries and radiation. I cannot stress how good she was to me as a lawyer, and emotional supporter. She and Cynthia were exc...ellent, always prevailed and always protected me. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone with a divorce case.

Melissa and team represented me in my divorce. I polled friends and colleagues, asking for recommendations, then interviewed approximately 12 attorneys via phone. Melissa and Cynthia Whitaker's names came up nearly 100% of the time when I asked each attorney "If you were getting divorced, who would y...ou have represent you?" and "Who do you consider your most able opposing counsel of all the family law attorneys you work with?" I narrowed my search to 3 in-person consults and chose Melissa because she was the most capable, authentic, matter of fact, and well-supported (supplemental counsel and office staff). I also just plain liked and trusted her. Throughout my acrimonious divorce, Melissa was an enormous help. She guided me through multiple mediations and arbitrations; we always won more than we lost. She was supportive, but conservative and realistic in setting my expectations and she was always forthright (and accurate) about where our strengths and weaknesses were. Melissa was creative in the solutions she suggested and firm in negotiations on my behalf. She was humane and kind without being patronizing, and I always felt she was fair, accurate and appropriate in her time- and billables record keeping. Melissa led all aspects of my divorce - asset division, parenting plan and revisions, child support and reviews, as well as various stand-alone issues that have required intervention. I have continued to use Melissa as needed post-divorce and have referred her and her firm to a number of people. Melissa is a terrific attorney and a stellar human being. I trust her implicitly and recommend her whole heartedly.

Melissa was my divorce attorney almost 7 years ago. She was recommended to me by a friend and I truly believe that I have the best attorney there is. She listened to me, respected my needs and my fears. The divorced was processed quickly and to my satisfaction. I have kept in touch with Melissa o...ver the years as my ex continues to be challenging. She is very responsive and effective. Over these years I have referred Melissa to many friends. Each has had a wonderful experience with her. Given the nature of a divorce, it's really nice to have someone in your camp who really cares about you as a person and not just a paying client.

I kept looking for an attorney until I found Melissa Mager. From the first day, which was a free consultation, she was a good listener to my situation, taking notes and then answering what questions I had about the process. She volunteered her rates at that meeting. I retained her and over the nex...t year+, she exceeded every expectation I had as did others in her firm. I needed someone who could represent me against my spouse who was an attorney. She was sensitive to the fact that I was going through cancer surgery and treatment and never pushed me......just took over in the most professional and friendly manner, through the court process, mediation and to conclusion. So, not only is she one decent human being, she is extremely intelligent and I couldn't have been more pleased. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

I had never been divorced so I relied on a referral from a friend, and I was thrilled with Melissa from the first day I met with her. She is very thorough and diligent and kept me informed during the entire process. She put together a compelling case for my divorce that awarded me an extremely sati...sfying settlement. I will forever be grateful to Melissa for representing me in such a professional manner. Her efforts made it possible for me to move forward in a positive way! I highly recommend her services.