Jeannette Barnicle Purvis

I can’t begin to express my sincerest gratitude to both Jeannette and her assistant Bethany. When my fiancé and I were looking for an attorney to represent him in his child custody case, we knew it would be imperative to find someone who is highly respected and well-known in the Spotsylvania JDR. Aft...er the initial consultation, we both appreciated her assertiveness and her ability to be honest with us about our chances. Although we had many things going in our favor leading up to the hearing, having Jeannette’s guidance through dealing with the antics of the child’s mother was immeasurable and we’re certain her proactive measures helped us to be successful in court. She is always calm, and nothing can get her off-kilter; which is a much-needed attribute when you’re speaking about the welfare of one’s child. One can only imagine the financial burden of planning a wedding while also being involved in a child custody dispute and thankfully, Jeannette is NOT one of those attorneys who seeks to milk you for all you’re worth! Though her rates are comparable to most child custody attorneys, she is extremely respectful of your time and costs. While other attorneys will attempt to attend every court appearance, Jeanette strives to avoid court if there is a better alternative, which is better for your resources. Moreover, you get what you pay for: a detailed, thorough and brilliant attorney. Consider it money well spent. In collecting evidence, Jeannette is an intensive listener only concerned with the facts; which is all that the courts want to hear, not conjecture. In a child custody case where the mother repeatedly subverted the court system in order to get her way, Jeannette was keen in always exposing the truth so that the judge could plainly see it. Jeannette knows exactly when to balance her calm demeanor with a more aggressive approach, often making opposing counsel look like complete novices. In fact, almost nothing opposing counsel says or does surprises Jeannette: she’s already outlined what their strategy is going to be. We have prevailed in court case, after court case, because of her attention to detail, fact-checking and overall thoroughness. Now we can start this new chapter in our lives without this child custody case looming over us. If you are looking for a child custody attorney who is knowledgeable, straightforward and always has your best interests at heart, I highly recommend Jeannette Purvis.

I cannot express enough how amazing Mrs. Purvis and her assistant, Bethany are. I hired Mrs. Purvis in a contested custody case. As most can imagine when dealing with your children, emotions run very very high. Mrs. Purvis remained calm and reassured me at every step of the process. In the courtroo...m, Mrs. Purvis made the opposing attorney look like an amateur with how prepared and professional she was. There was no need for dramatics or intimidation, just straight to the point questions. She is also very straight forward and respectful of your costs and time, she will not con you out of money, she does this work from the heart and it shows. If you are in need of a family attorney I highly recommend Mrs. Purvis.

When I needed a divorce lawyer, Ms Purvis was recommended to me by a friend. She responded quickly to my initial inquiry and a consultation was set. Both Ms Purvis and her assistant have kept me well informed during the lengthy process of settling child custody and property. I receive clear inform...ation on my rights and have witnessed Ms Purvis standing up for those rights. Ms Purvis' knowledge of things to look for in settling property was proven when she mentioned items I was not even aware of in the family financials. Phone calls are always answered, I have not had to leave a message on a machine. Emails are answered within 24 hours, often much sooner. Divorce is an unsettling event, so this level of service helps put my mind at ease that my case is taken seriously and all aspects will be handled appropriately.

Ms. Purvis has been my family attorney for 8 years. My situation is that I am remarried, and my family is now blended. Some of the obstacles that I have faced in my new blended family and a move to a different state are having to deal with the exes that wanted to withhold child support, informati...on, and sometimes the child himself. While you always hope that things will go smoothly, inevitably there is a glitch or two or...a hundred that need to be addressed by a legal professional to keep the children's lives as cohesive as possible. Ms. Purvis is highly respected in the legal community, and she was recommended by another attorney who dealt with another area of law. In my varied dealings with Jeannette (I think I can call her that after an 8 year relationship), I have found her to be very bright and quite intuitive. When it comes to situations regarding children, you can never underestimate the importance of being intuitive and getting the large picture. I think this attribute comes from her ability to be a careful listener. It's not always easy to factor out the emotional factors involved for a parent when our most precious commodities (children) are involved. I have found her to be very calm and collected and not rattled by the bravado and aggression of opposing attorneys. Her calm demeanor has instilled a great sense of confidence for me in her ability to be knowledgeable, skilled and concise. Her prompt responses in regard to phone calls and other correspondence has shown that she is a consummate professional who cares about proving excellent service. Please do not mistake her poised and empathetic manner for being a pushover. When needed, I have seen her display the more aggressive side, and let's face it, sometimes a situation calls for a bit more of an aggressive approach. She is a very good read of situations, and reacts accordingly. Thankfully I am down to the blended situation affecting the last of four children. Four more years and I will be done with the need for custody and child support dealings, but until then Ms. Purvis is my go-to attorney. If you are needing an attorney for similar situations, look no further.