Law Office Of Michael J Phillips

I hired Ashley for my divorce as she came highly recommended. I am so very glad that I did. She made an incredibly stressful time in my life so much easier. She is very professional but is personable and easy to talk to. She and her very competent staff flawlessly took care of all legal documents, hearings, etc. In an arena I know little about, she assisted me through the maze of paperwork and legalese, making the process so much easier for me. I never felt uncertain about what was happening, which made the process so much less stressful. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an extremely competent, professional attorney.

From our first phone call I knew Megan was the right attorney to represent me. She was direct, intelligent, honest, tough, compassionate, and confident. In such a stressful and unknown time for me, having her wealth of experience and compassion was exactly what I needed. I was caught off guard with how well she understood my story but reassured she knew how to manage such a case. Throughout the process she kept me informed of my options, what the next steps were, and how to prepare for them. She understood the disadvantages I faced and how to navigate them. When I was unsure of how to proceed, I trusted her guidance and recommendations because it was clear she was truly looking out for my best interests and my kids. Megan was vigilant throughout the contentious divorce process, knowing where to focus our efforts and ensuring my rights as a father were advocated for. This included hiring a guardian ad litem, putting together a very detailed temporary order, a lot of communication with my ex’s attorney and other professionals, working with parenting coordinators, and setting up a day long mediated negotiation. We fought for and created a very detailed final order which has proven incredibly helpful mitigating stress and conflicts post-divorce. Make sure your children’s placement schedule and the final orders are as detailed as possible! Working with Megan was reassuring during a very contentious divorce process. She was not just my attorney, but a coach as well. She had cordial and respectful interactions with the other professionals we worked with but was tenacious when she needed to be. Her staff provided professional and moral support throughout the process and were great to work with. I am grateful to have had Megan as my advocate and highly recommend her.

I had a very contentious divorce with an Ex with mental disorders and a history of abuse. I interviewed other attorneys I was recommended, but liked Atty Richter's matter-of-fact politeness and approach very much. She was diligent with my time and I felt she was fair with her invoices. She and her staff guided me through my divorce each step of the way. I had a GAL (I would recommend Atty Richter as a GAL as well) and a few bumps along the way because of my Ex, but Atty Richter always had good advice or options for me to consider. I appreciated that Atty Richter was always prepared whenever we met or spoke over the phone. She made herself available, answered my questions promptly and thoroughly, she provided me options to consider, and when appropriate she offered ways I could save time and expense with my case. As my case proceeded, it became even more apparent that Atty Richter understands the Dane County court system extremely well. She prepared me well for my appearances in mediation/arbitration and in court. I trust and value Atty Richter's opinions, guidance and approach to my case. Hiring Atty Richter was the best decision I could have made next to getting divorced!

Megan and I worked on my divorce case in 2018-2019. Hiring an attorney was one of the first major decisions to make all by myself once divorce was filed and needless to say it was a very scary and intimidating task. If anyone who is reading this review feels the same way and overwhelmed by choices, I highly encourage reaching out to Megan without any hesitation. In addition to being experienced and highly skillful, Megan is both caring and genuine. She made sure all of my concerns were heard and understood. She never made me feel judged even when I acted out of sheer panic or was ready to surrender just to avoid any confrontations with my ex. Instead she was patient and available whenever I needed her guidance. She persuaded me to stay strong and made sure to stand for what’s best for me. I was able to trust her judgement completely. Since my divorce case did not involve child custody, we took the course of divorce mediation. Megan offers a solid team of experts such as financial advisors and counselors who are ready to assist in navigating through the highly stressful situations. With all their help, I felt that I was no longer in this (divorce) alone. I felt supported. Instead of dealing with nitty-gritty of divorce, I was able to prioritize taking care of myself like rebuilding self-esteem and looking for housing and job opportunities. For that, I am especially grateful. At the end of the final hearing, I felt at peace rather than feeling drained. I was able to look forward to my future instead of becoming bitter. I attribute Megan and her team for the positive outcome. These feelings are priceless and are one of the greatest gifts I’ve received. I highly recommend Megan for anyone who needs an advocate for themselves. She will be the light to guide you through the toughest time.

After going through a long dragging divorce process and two prior attorneys on my case I have finally found Megan to represent me. She immediately studied my "complex" case and situation and advised me on the best "quickest "routes and solutions while keeping my best interest in mind personally and financially and got the process in motion immediately. Megan and her staff always communicated to me every step of the way and handled my divorce with compassion and professionalism. From a settlement at the Mediation table to drafting a complex QDRO settlement Megan and her team were always one step ahead while communicating and pushing things forward through the complex process. I highly recommend Megan for anyone looking for a compassionate, ethical, hard working attorney who has your back and best interest in mind.