Shelah Feiss

Shelah assisted me with my divorce last fall. From the minute I met her I felt at ease and knew I was in very competent hands. She guided me through the entire process letting me know what was at stake and also what was realistic. When bumps came up Shelah, managed them and was able to keep me gro...unded. Shelah is a wonderful negotiator and knows when to be chose a battle and when not to. And if she chooses it, in my case, she always won it. I would highly recommend Shelah. I might also mention I was part of a same-sex couple and never for a second felt she was uncomfortable representing me and talked openly and honestly about the uniqueness of my case since same-sex marriage is still relatively knew and there are still untested scenarios legally that will eventually create case law. She knew I didn't want this and made it her priority to avoid it even though the opposing attorney was eager to do so. Finally I will add that in addition to excellent representation, Shelah was very sensitive to the legal fees being incurred and always tried to find ways to avoid incurring more unless she felt motion or a communication was imperative. She is not an attorney who filed pointless documents just to run through the retainer.

Shelah helped me with an issue related to my child. Despite the really tough opposition Shelah did an excelled job and helped negotiate a settlement for a very decent amount. Through it all, she was a great go-to person, who always listened kindly, and offered practical advice. In family related iss...ues, emotions cloud one's judgment. On at least 2 such occasions, I asked Shelah and her advice proved invaluable. I recommend her whole heartedly. I honestly never want to go through the family court system again, but if I had to, Shelah is on my speed dial!

Shelah Feiss was my divorce lawyer and she did an excellent job. As a man in divorce court I was at a disadvantage. Nonetheless, Ms. Feiss obtained for me as good a settlement at the time of divorce in 1994 that I think it was possible to get, with reasonable division of marital assets and protection... of my right to be with my three sons. Subsequently, Ms. Feiss took advantage of changes in the alimony law to obtain enormous relief for me when I retired, so I was able to end alimony payments then. Ms. Feiss was aggressive, pro-active and well-prepared on my behalf, and always kept me well informed. She knows the law and she knows how to help a client get the best outcome possible. She is a wonderful divorce lawyer!