Deriso Deriso Suher & Jeffries

Mr. Jeffries attended all conferences and facilitated open and rational communication between us while we were working out our custody agreements keeping our children’s best interest in mind. We were able to sustain a professional dialogue with rational time limits and helped to make sure a fair agreement could be reached. He takes the time to explain the process with custody and you realize it’s a matter of time to work things out, and, it’s a long process dealing with the courts. Washington County Court of Common Pleas is much easier to deal with than Allegheny County, it’s a more relaxed atmosphere. Frankly, if I was to make a comparison, Washington County courts are like Mayberry where you’d expect Barney Fife. Allegheny is something you’d see on Law and Order where you’d expect Jennifer Lopez or some sleazy lawyer who works for the mob cutting back room deals for his cousin Vinny. I’ve dealt with both county courts on a personal and professional basis. James is more of a laid back country lawyer, straight forward and decent, than a downtown guy who’s out to make a million dollars in a high profile case. If you’re just trying to keep things easy, just trying to make things go as smooth as possible and there’s not a lot of tension between you and your ex, maybe you just made a mistake getting married too young or you just had too much happen in life and you’re able to amicably settle your differences but just need some basic guidance, James is your guy. Honestly, his approach is much more rational than a lot of people expect. You expect a lot of drama with custody and divorce, but, James has the ability to cut through all of it and make things better in a calm way to keep you from having to go to trial he saves you money and assets in the long run. I would rather give him a few thousand dollars and keep the respect of my children and self-dignity than to have to go through a dragged out process that may bankrupt you both. He’s just not does not have a vengeful personality which is good when you’re trying to get your life back on track and move on to something better. I recommend him if you can settle things amicably and want to avoid the costly process of going to trial. If you think you need to be more cruel towards your ex, or, you like to waste money frivolously and send yourself into custody hell, go with some other firm like Cordell and Cordell who will force you to give them a huge retainer just to come up with the same results.

Extremely helpful, professional yet friendly. Completely met my needs. Fantastic communication. Takes time to answer questions and address concerns quickly. Reasonably priced. Straightforward. Fixed a mess another law firm caused me. I really appreciate their staff, especially Carrie. Highly recommend them!

Attorney Jefferies was very thorough and detailed with my case. When he spoke with my children he explained to them the process in a way they would understand and they felt comfortable proceeding forward. I highly recommend him as your attorney!!!

AVOID at all costs! It will cost you!! Was originally informed that my $1500 retainer fee should not all be necessary due to case. Was told "out of court" this divorce should only cost around $700. My divorce is VERY straight forward not having to deal with alimony, child support, etc. However, I am unfairly billed with every phone call (the attorney has called me, I dont bother him and he Bill's me for every question he has, plus billed me for phone calls made by the opposing party...hello, you dont represent him!) Divorce still has not been finalized and I now OWE MORE MONEY! Absolutely absurd, money hungry, with NO disregard for anyone. Unless you have money to throw away, I highly suggest shopping around!

A great attorney, he has helped me with a divorce and is helping my mother with an issue over a contractor. He is affordable and is very upfront about fees. I was very fortunate to be referred to him.