Jessica C. Beatty

No one wants to have to hire an attorney, but when push comes to shove, I am extremely grateful I was able to work with Jessica. Jessica is thorough, patient and kind. She responds quickly to inquiries which was very comforting to know I wouldn't be left waiting when I had a question or concern. J...essica is diligent and careful but can be assertive when necessary. There were so many things I needed to be focused on throughout my divorce. But I knew Jessica was handling the legal issues on my behalf with dignity and professionalism.

Jessica was my attorney from May 2017 until October 2019 representing me in my divorce case and countless court appearances in Caroline County, Virginia. She was a legal professional, counselor, and a beacon of light in a difficult season of my life. I had full confidence in resting my fate in her ha...nds. She's very professional, thorough, fair, and respected by several Judges, attorneys, and counselors that I've personally seen her interact with in the courtroom. She's a credit to her profession and community. Thank you Jessica

I hired Jessica to help with my divorce and child custody matters. She took time to understand my concerns and desires. She was honest with me if she thought I was being unreasonable. She really had my and my kid's best interests at heart. She and her staff were very accessible and responsive. G...oing through a divorce is extremely tough. But having Jessica on my side was a true blessing.

Jessica handles the lawyer 'small stuff' like a champion: returns calls, answers emails, listens carefully instead of waiting to speak, speaks calmly/clearly, thinks about the meter running when things are running long. She is consistent in this and setting expectations about availability and covera...ge. Beyond the stunning work ethic and professionalism, she presents a remakable person: a steady personality, an effective communicator, an empathetic and direct analyst of what she sees and anticipates. Finally she brings to this mix the capability of a well trained, highly apt attorney: she understands eventualities as they could unfold in some level of intricacy but simplifies them tremendously without sacrificing truth; she directs potential strategies as good or bad maintaining adherence to the goals laid out up front; she speaks clearly to risk, materiality, objective without taking much time to do it. And, as you might guess, she is extremely versed in the law, the conventions of the court, the perspective of the judge etc. What she does not know outright she will lookup and communicate directly. Her more general and broad advice as counsel is solid and real-life. The details of my divorce are not pretty -- they involve a betrayal of trust after 25 years and a resistance to every practical and affordable path to negotiate from my ex. There was plenty for me to be sad about and find frustrating while I tried to keep matters focused on the best, fastest, sustainable end with support arrangements. All of this to say, my troubles were not garden variety in some ways, and in other ways they were, but she always maintained a tone of confidence in kindness as a partner with me in resolving this. It was one of the hardest things that I could have had to manage, and yet was not such a hard experience because of everything you have read here. (thx Jessica)

Jessica, was my seond attorney after I fired my first who was with Diehl law firm. My first attorney was a women and I asked her how many male clients she had out of all of her clients less than 5%. I found out about Cordell and Cordell that focuses only on men during divorce. It was a very challe...nging divorce as most are, but this one especially. Jessica, brought many great ideas to me and she brought up the idea of mediation which I did not know about nor did my ex's attorney. She also pushed the other attorney as my ex was in no hurry to get through this. Jessica, was a very strong advocate, gave me great advice. Calmed me down when I thought the legal system (which is slated against men) looked like it was going to take me down. She used the resources of Cordell and Cordell which advocates for changes in family law for men as well. She is very talented. We spent 12 hours in mediation and because of her advice, wise counsel and overall experience and calm demanor made one of the most stresful situations one could face into a win-win vs. having to go to court and roll the dice when the odds are against men. I would highly reccomend her. I would highly reccomend Cordell & Cordell to any male out there that is going through a divorce or your marriage is on the verge or your spouse has left or you left. C&C has a podcast, they have information to educate you so you can become an educated about the legal system and realize just how much you need and will want a firm and an attorney that takes the side of a male and looks through the legal system as to how it affects males. Also, she is very cost concious and unlike many other attorney's I have dealt with is very frugal with your money as is the philosphy of Cordell & Cordell. They are in it to help men and not take advantage of your not understanding the rules and regulations but because Jessica and her firm have made it their mission to be honest, fair, prudent and to lobby to assist men in a process that is slanted against males when women make as much as men and also have higher levels of education. Thank you Jessica and anyone who sees this should hire Jessica as she was a true advocate and partner in helping me get through my own divorce. David F