Catherine Ryan, Esq.

We consulted with Katherine Ryan twice for a divorce case. During the second consult (as well as the first) she stated the retainer fees would be $10k. In the second consult she even noted that she wouldn't go any lower than $10k, because "that's what she charges everyone." So imagine the surprise weeks later when I reach out to her to hire, and we received the request for $20k in retainer fees by email. I called the next day to inquire why the amount changed, and her response included the "complexity" of the case and the "financial history." Well, both those things were thoroughly explained and elaborated on, in detail, before the end of the consult when we asked her how much it would be. I also don't see how that's logically consistent with charging everyone the same fee, either. She responded on the phone that our notes for the consult are different and that she has $20k written down, but that she would honor the 10k agreement and send the revision out within 1-2 hrs. Well, never received that. Instead roughly 2 hrs later received an email including she's declining to work with us because "your past negative reviews of other businesses are concerning to me." It's interesting that the negative review for the prior attorney fired only became relevant after we requested to be charged the amount for the retainer that was agreed on. Besides the fact that it's an unusual reason (that really, makes no sense), Katherine was also aware of what took place with that attorney by the first consult. Curious how, nothing was conveniently a problem, until right after we asked to be charged the appropriate amount. It's not a difference of "notes," by the way. The consults were also recorded. Yet she chose to double down, and proceed in this manner, without even so much as an acknowledgment that what happened was wrong. People can only make informed decisions about services when they have the information to do so, and that's why I think reviews are important. There's more I could say, but this is long enough. Readers are capable of drawing their conclusions based on the facts mentioned here

I had a consult with Ms. Ryan on a case. Unfortunately, she wouldn't be able to represent me as her specialty is not what I needed, but she was very helpful, giving me advice on who to call and providing examples. This was a consultation, but helpful.

After having to release my first divorce attorney for prolonging my divorce, running up an unnecessary bill, and just not getting the job done.... in came Kate, I hired her immediately to replace my first attorney and Kate Ryan was amazing!! She got the job done within weeks, she took the emotions completely out of it and I was grateful for her getting an agreement signed. She was outstanding to work with and very professional. I have already referred her several people and will continue to refer her clients. Kate was Great! You will be extremely calm and happy if you choose to use her as well!

I cannot say enough good things about Kate. She was honest, compassionate and always accessible. She took on my case and helped guide me through some very difficult times. Her understanding of the court system coupled with her determination to stand up for what is just, is the reason my son and I are protected and I can’t thank her enough. She is small but mighty! She was there for every step of the process and always acted as my partner and biggest advocate. My only regret is that I wish I had hired her sooner! Thank you Kate!

Katherine and her associate Nick are truly exceptional in what they do. They are professional, extremely diligent, thorough, very knowledgeable and come very prepared to court when representing their clients. When I laid out to them about a change of child visitation modification, they went in with a plan and stuck to it. Katherine has a very diligent associate in Nick who represented me while Katherine was on maternity leave. Nick kept Katherine informed while she was on maternity leave and Katherine made herself available when needed even though she had a new born to take care of. This clearly shows that she is dedicated to her clients and her business. Being a highly competent divorce attorney, I highly recommend Katherine Ryan and her team.