Michelle Engelhardt Danley

⸻ You never expect to find yourself going through a divorce—let alone having to navigate the complicated process of separating finances, retirement accounts, property, and more. Michelle was my mediation lawyer, and she was truly exceptional in guiding me through one of the most difficult times ...in my life. My ex is very strong-willed, and the mediation process was long, emotional, and often frustrating. There were moments when I felt like giving in just to get it over with, but Michelle helped me stay grounded. She calmly and clearly explained the long-term implications of each decision, empowering me to make choices that protected my future. Her professionalism, patience, and strategic thinking made all the difference. I’m so grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone facing a similar situation.

Michelle was the perfect attorney to get me through my divorce. She listened to my concerns and desired outcome, and got this over the finish line despite me dragging my feet at times! There were unusual financial complexities to sort through and we worked through all of this with both efficiency an...d great attention to detail. Michelle is compassionate, fair, tactful, intelligent and not afraid to be direct and honest when the situation calls for it. I wanted an amicable divorce to set me up for a better co-parenting situation and she made it happen, thinking about both short term and long term situations. Despite her skilled collaborative approach, she always kept my desired outcome as the major focus and kept going until we got it. I can't imagine going through this process with any other attorney- she was simply perfect.

I've been working with Michelle for a few years. She is an excellent communicator, always prepared, experienced in family law, cost-effective, and kind. During overwhelming times, she is able to keep the discussions focused on the case, logically walking me through each step, possible approaches, and... potential outcomes. She remains calm in all types of situations and was available to help even in a weekend emergency. Most importantly, she consistently thinks about what was best for the kids, both in the short term and in the long term.

I felt Michelle did an amazing job representing me during my divorce earlier this year. She supported me and guided me, both through the legal process, as well as emotionally, helping me think things through and make informed decisions. She presented various options and explained things in detail as ...necessary. I felt I could fully trust her expertise and that she was dedicated to reaching the best outcome for me, balancing both financial aspects and my emotional needs. I was very satisfied with her expertise, responsiveness and clear communications, and I wholeheartedly recommend her.

If I wrote a memoir tomorrow Ms Danley would be one of those characters that shows up perfectly at a critical moment and changes the trajectory of the story for the best. Her counsel on a custody issue was hard to hear at the time but I will forever be grateful for her wise counsel and tender honest...y. She saved me time, money, and heartache but more importantly, reminded me that parenting doesn't look like any movie script available today. All of our lives are significantly better because of her, she will always be my first call for any family law issue.