Due to unfortunate circumstances, my best friend of 21 years attempted to have a restraining order placed on me in Lewis County. This process was spread out over three months time. I had first hired another lawyer but after three appearances in court it became obvious he was not going to help me. ...I then began to search for someone who believed in me and was prepared to defend me in this process. I hired Diane in early September and she was prepared to go forward just a week later. The same day I hired her she entered her NOA and obtained my file from my first attorney. The matter was heard finally yesterday in LCDC. The petitioners attorney had the court set aside two hours for this matter. Ms. Whaley was determined and confident in the court room which gave me the confidence in myself to be questioned without faltering. We were presented with two declarations During the hearing which had not been provided to Diane prior, even though she had requested all information from opposing counsel and was told by Opposing she did in fact have all documents. She handled this obstacle gracefully, with ease and confidence. Her courtroom manner is extraordinary as is her kind and caring personality. After two and a half hours the judge denied my friend her order. Diane is sharp. Her quick reactions to the unexpected, her knowledge of the law and ability to question, pursue and obtain the truth ruled the day. I am very grateful to Diane for helping me and believing in me. She's not arrogant or judgmental. Just a kind and very easy attorney to work with. I recommend Diane wholeheartedly and thank her for every bit of her work. So nice to know there are attorneys like her and that I was lucky enough to find her.