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 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.

Before filing for divorce, I spoke with about a dozen attorneys in the area. I felt like some said what they thought I wanted to hear, while others seemed almost disinterested. After narrowing it down to a few, I chose Michelle because I felt like she was an excellent listener, and gave me her unbias...ed thoughts instead of saying things to land a new client. My case was complex, not for the finances/assets, but because of a parental rights dispute. Michelle and her team gave me excellent representation. While I no doubt am bias because of our success, I'd like to think that even if we had been less successful, that I would still appreciate her efforts and high-quality work. Besides that, Michelle was great at managing someone (me) who was dealing with a difficult situation. She was kind and professional. Her communications were excellent; she responded quickly to my inquiries and promptly passed on information from the courts and opposing counsel. I myself am a licensed attorney, and while I am not an expert in family law, I felt that her work could not have been better. I think that there are many types of family law attorneys out there. There are some who will guide you and make decisions for you (with your consent) if you are not in a good state of mind to decide. There are others who will do what you ask even when that may not be in your best interest. Michelle is someone who will tell you what she thinks, and will discuss the options with you. She is willing to make recommendations as well, but ultimately, she will inform you as best she can then will leave it up to you to decide. That is exactly what I was looking for, and if it is what you need, you may want to consider talking to her. I could not recommend her more highly.