I have been extremely fortunate to have worked with both Rodi and Michele. These two women guided me through a very difficult time in my life - the end of my 40+ years of marriage. Even though there were no young children involved, there was definitely a family dynamic that included two older children and a lifetime of assets.
My initial hope was that the Collaborative Divorce process would be the best choice for a dignified resolution without the trauma of litigation. This decision brought me to Michele, who absolutely shines in this area. Her expertise and honest desire to make this process work helped me through a very nerve-wracking time; she kept me focused on what was important and made sure my questions were answered when things got confusing or upsetting. I had a friend as well as an excellent attorney.
Collaborative divorce works if both sides are equally interested in being honest and above-board. Unfortunately, this was not the case for my ex-husband and his attorney. They failed to make the collaborative process a success and it became obvious that preparing for litigation was our only choice. At this point Rodi became involved and I had another advocate.
Rodi is a gem. She quickly brought herself up to speed on the intricacies of my case, and her knowledge of the court system and her thoughts on the path we should take made me feel instantly at ease; I knew I could trust her completely. My divorce was lengthy and without Rodi's calm, confident, determined and professional conduct throughout I would have been a basket case. She and her paralegal, Barb, make an excellent team. Barb went above and beyond to answer my questions and keep me informed every step of the way.
I am happy to say Rodi was successful in bringing us to the mediation process and a very satisfactory result, thus avoiding a battle in court. I attribute this success to Rodi's extreme diligence in procuring the best possible outcome for an ugly situation. I will always be grateful to her.
Now that Rodi and Michele have joined forces in a single firm their combined expertise is the best of both worlds! I would highly recommend their firm and believe they both bring the utmost in professionalism and care to their clients.
