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Why Choose Us?
There are lots of family law attorneys out there -- why should you choose us? Because we offer an exceptional combination of experience and attentive service, with a results-oriented approach (read more in Our Approach). Here’s how we describe the essence of what we’re about:
We believe excellent legal representation in family law is more than providing sound legal advice. It includes finding practical and efficient solutions to the problems that often arise when a marriage or partnership dissolves: financial uncertainty, relationship conflict, and co-parenting problems. We look for ways to increase your financial stability and minimize parenting conflicts. We shoulder the stress of managing the divorce process so you can focus on the things that really matter: your children, your financial future, your career, and the next phase of your life.
CLIENT REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
When I found myself in need of guidance, I asked around for recommendations. I was not disappointed with the referrals I received pointing me to Barbara. She has twice now helped me navigate challenging situations and done so with great professionalism and expertise. I highly recommend her.
Extremely dedicated. Truly listens to the important issues at stake so that the process does not become bigger than it needs to be. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Besides excellent knowledge of this area of law practice, Ms.Woodmansee has an excellent demeanor and understanding of her clients' cases. I have turned to her for advice about Domestic Relations issues with very good feedback. She has legal ethics beyond reproach.
Besides an excellent knowledge of this area of law practice, Ms.Woodmansee has an excellent demeanor and understanding of her clients' cases. I have turned to her for advice about Domestic Relations issues with very good feedback. She has legal ethics beyond reproach.
Barbara is amazing. She truly cares about her clients. I never would have made it through a difficult child custody without her!
Julie was such a lifesaver for me during a difficult time of life transition that also included my divorce. She showed me compassion, and did not make me feel rushed, but was timely, organized, and made effort to understand my circumstances.
Julie is an excellent and very ethical attorney. I really enjoy working with her and would recommend her to clients that I could not assist.
Barbara is a very competent lawyer who has your best interest at heart. She is very knowledgeable and professional, and will work hard on your behalf to make sure your case has the best outcome possible.
I worked with Julie Woodmansee through my divorce. Julie and her colleague Skye provided me with impeccable legal advice along with humanistic decision-making support. I am very grateful that they were my legal team.
Excellent lawyer! I would highly recommend Julie Woodmansee. She is empathetic, professional, and well-connected. Knowledgeable and experienced, Julie worked diligently on my behalf, looking ahead and never missing details. Her office team is very organized, helpful, and friendly.
My experience with Julie Woodmansee was stellar. She made the separation and divorce process transparent, understandable, and emotionally manageable. Her counsel was direct and clear. Her professional manner is exceptional. She keeps the process calm and workable. I can without reservation recommend Julie Woodmansee as one of the best family practice attorneys in this area.
Julie was professional, thoughtful, supportive, and most effective in handling my divorce - Julie clearly explained the whole process and guided me with great professionalism, care, and kindness into a journey, which otherwise would have been torturous.
Professional and Sincere Approach to Family Matters - Julie helped me with my separation and provided guidance in a professional and sincere manner. She made a difficult situation as easy as possible for me and my family.
Julie was knowledgeable, and promptly and good-naturedly responded to the many concerns I raised during the process. Not only does she have an expert grasp of the law in this area, but she has a special personality that allowed her to be assertive and charming at the same time. I recommend her without reservation.
Calm, deliberate, thorough, and entirely trustworthy.
I contacted Julie Woodmansee on the advice of a friend. She was compassionate, and competent and acted with integrity as she guided me through difficult negotiations. Billing was appropriate and fair. I highly recommend her as an attorney, I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Julie Woodmansee was highly recommended by a friend at an acutely painful time in my life and long marriage. I feel that the outcome was fair and to my greatest possible benefit, thanks to Julie. I am deeply grateful and deeply fond of Julie Woodmansee.
Barbara M. Szombatfalvy is an awesome attorney! She was very patient, knowledgeable, and kind, and she listened to my every concern and then gave me sound advice al. I would HIGHLY recommend Barbara as a capable and knowledgeable Family attorney. She did excellent work with our case!
Julie Woodmansee provides excellent professional counsel and is a compassionate woman who is skilled in breaking down complex legal issues. I recommend Julie Woodmansee without reservation for any family law services one might need.
Julie Woodmansee is a joy to work with - is caring and sensitive to the client's needs. She brings to the table both legal experience and people skills and gets the job done. I am very pleased with Julie's work in bringing my divorce and settlement to a fruitful close.
Excellent Family Lawyer - I was referred to Julie by another lawyer and feel very satisfied with the work she did to settle my divorce. She was realistic and straightforward, even if it was not always what I wanted to hear. It was refreshing to work with a lawyer who prioritized negotiation and was skillful at that process.
Excellent experience working with Julie Woodmansee - Despite my difficult circumstances, I had an excellent experience working with Julie who is incredibly responsive, compassionate, and truly listens to you. I would highly recommend her to others.
Best in the Biz - Barbara and Julie are total professionals and highly recommend them to anyone. They went above and beyond, were totally affordable, and met my every need. Thank you so much Barbara for making this a comfortable experience in such a difficult situation.
Highly Recommend Barbara - Barbara is fast, efficient, experienced, caring, and professional. She made sure I understood my options, she walked me through the thorny bits, she provided expert guidance along the way, and she did all of these with candor and kindness I very much appreciated.
I highly recommend - Barbara was wonderful throughout what could have been a very difficult time. I found her to be very knowledgeable, calming, and level-headed, and that was exactly what I needed. Everything went very smoothly. I highly recommend her.
Best decision I've ever made - Barbara not only provided the guidance and info needed for my best interests but was very transparent during our time working together. Barbara gave me the ability to remove the emotion that went along with all of the details of the case. It allowed me to focus on myself and my well-being and gave me the peace of mind that I needed.
Ms. Woodmansee is quite knowledgeable and very professional. She is also very fair and balanced in her opinions. She is a skilled negotiator and very honest in her feedback. I enjoyed working with Ms. Woodmansee and had full confidence in her abilities.
Highly recommended - I worked with Barbara during my separation and divorce. Throughout the process, she gave clear and timely advice. She provided straightforward answers to my concerns. I very much felt that she was my advocate, and have benefited from her guidance.
Barbara was thoughtful, caring, and very attentive. Her paralegal was outstanding and respectful in regard to any situation. I would recommend their services for any and everything because not only are they great at their jobs, they are great people.
She is an outstanding attorney in all respects.
I had been separated for almost a year and had gotten nowhere with two different lawyers when I was handed Barbara Szombatfalvy's card a second time. I highly recommend Barbara as an intelligent, perceptive, articulate, assertive, and courageous family lawyer.
I have known Julie for approximately twenty years. She is an excellent lawyer.
Barbara was referred to me by another attorney. She was there for me even before she had been hired. Her quiet confidence helped to calm my nerves. My case was resolved in my favor in far less time than I had expected.
Julie is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and sensitive to the needs of her clients.
While no one wants to go through a divorce, I feel very fortunate that I chose to work with Ms. Woodmansee. She has a calm, professional, and empathetic demeanor and she is very detail-oriented. I have great respect for her as a lawyer and I have no hesitation in recommending her.
I can think of no better attorney with whom to work. I shall always be grateful to Ms. Woodmansee for her brilliant lawyering and advocacy, I would recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney.
Julie has earned my deep respect and appreciation. She is skilled at her practice, a patient listener, an effective communicator, very proactive, and supportive. She has also succeeded in surrounding herself with a team with similar qualities.
Julie knows her profession, her role in clients' lives, and she knows the law. Julie is clear, fair, responsive, articulate, and trustworthy. No need to look elsewhere for marriage/family counsel.
Julie was always very responsive to my requests. It may feel expensive in the beginning, but in the end, her work was the best investment I ever made. She is the best!
Ms. Woodmansee handled my divorce with utmost professionalism and compassion. She was warm and responsive during a difficult process. She was protective of my interests and able to advocate for them in all interactions with my ex.
Ms. Woodmansee was helpful, professional, and kind. She responded to my calls quickly and took the time to help me understand the details of my case.
Julie was a wonderful asset and advocate in my divorce. She listened to me, heard my side of the issue, and provided excellent advice.
Julie is a dedicated, intelligent family law attorney. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her.
Julie is very thoughtful, detail-oriented, and has a good manner with her clients. I often refer clients to her.
With a lot of empathy and care, Barbara helped me navigate a difficult experience. Grateful to have had her along this journey.
Julie is extremely knowledgeable and patiently guided me through an incredibly difficult time in my life. She offered very sound and practical legal advice, fought for what was right, and helped me achieve the settlement that I wanted.
Julie made the process easy and was able to communicate via e-mail and phone calls since I had to move during part of the process. I was very happy with the services I received from Julie and would certainly not hesitate to use her again in the future if I needed to.