Carson Clelland & Schreder

I am a client of Dawn at this office. Not only would I utilize her services for myself again, I will forever and always refer her to anyone in need. She's professional, diligent, and is gifted with immense skill and knowledge in her field. She actually cares about her clients and shows it. Amazing individual.

I found Ellen to be unprepared; my side came to mediation prepared. We had provided bank statements, lists of assets and other documentation per her request. She either didn’t request the same items from opposing counsel or was not willing to share those items with our side. She interrupted me on several occasions and spent very little time with me during the process. Perhaps the most disappointing I felt judged and dismissed by her behavior. I would urge you not to use her in any capacity.

Mediation a negative with Ellen I thought it would be impartial. She ridiculed me several times. She made assumptions on our divorce and flat out said a Judge would look at me as being ridiculous. She did not follow the paperwork my attorney provided resulting in extra negotiations after the fact.

This is from a previous client: "This firm was chosen by my legal counsel as a "mediator" in my divorce negotiations. To say I was displeased is minor. I have never felt so run over and taken advantage of in my life. It was not mediation. It was not "fair". It was a ridiculously expensive alternative to a trial. In a divorce with no property, any major assets,it should have been simple but it came down to a, perceived (on my part) "friendship" with opposing counsel. If I had a chance to fight/take it to trial I would. On several occasions with Ellen Schraeder leading the "mediation" I expressed that I felt she (Ellen Schraeder) must have a friendship or relationship with SOMEONE that was opposing me, because nothing I provided as evidence, she gave any attention to. She was awful. Disparaging and rude. My case was handled as though I wasnt even there. And I'm a great person. Hard working, mother of 3. ZERO criminal record or charges. I've had 1 speeding ticket my entire life and I lost custody of my youngest. Ughhh...I digress, I was so railroaded and bled dry thru "mediation" I signed on the dotted line and have yet to regain my self esteem, self worth due to the services provided by CC &S. I would absolutely represent myself than "Shredder" as her colleagues call her. And, I'm very aware a fool for a client is what I would be. It would have been better than paying her exhorberent fees to just get screwed over legally. "

Dont reccomend at all! Charged me through out my ordeal, and when it was time to go to court, they called me an hour before court and said we probably won't win.