Tessa Cohen

Tessa is my second family law lawyer I’ve had, and she took me on last second when I was in desperate need of a lawyer. My last lawyer (all though an awesome go getter bulldog) wanted to extort me with an impossible trust fund all at once to deal with my aggressive ex-husband. Who could blame him, my... ex is relentless, and being self employed as a lawyer I get it. I basically got business broken up with on that. But Tessa sends you a trust balance to sign/pay, and if the balance goes over there’s another bill sent to give you a little time to pay, which I really appreciate. Easy online paying Tessa follows the timeline of the courts motions promptly. In my case, the opposing counsel tried saying they didn’t have enough time to file response documents and Tessa totally shut them down in front of the judge and even remembered the exact date she filed our sides documents, and pointed out that they had an entire day to see what we filed and enough time to supplement on their side if they wanted to. She also argued for me till the very end of the hearing, until the judge decided she didn’t need to hear anymore. My previous lawyer liked being to the point with the judge and wiping his hands clean.. But Tessa talked/argued for as long as the judge let her (while still being polite), and I’ve never felt more validated and heard in court. I could tell she knew my case, and even asked for things I wasn’t prepare for but I totally agreed with. ex. Tessa asked the judge if it was really necessary that I have to be the one to physically exchange the kids with my ex husband, because he continues to be physically and emotionally abusive That alone really caught my attention and impressed me, when it was something I didn’t ask for nor talk about, but it was something personal she understood She’ll call or text you whenever she needs too, and she’ll respond if something urgent pops up for legal advice. She’s also courteous to opposing counsel by being polite and considerate of their schedules, but also stating what she wants and what her intentions/plans are. I’ve seen lawyers totally be inconsiderate to each other, and this might even be a small factor that can play in an outcome in the tone/energy the lawyers have with each other, and therefore outcomes in the case… I believe anyways, I’m not a lawyer myself but I can only assume. My ex husbands lawyer is high end and probably overpaid only because the lawfirm he works at. Tessa is handling great on my end and reliable. I’m super excited to have her and I plan on keeping her for as long as I can