Handled my legal matters quick and efficiently. I would definitely recommend to a friend!
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Paul Allen
The entire staff at Rosen Law Firm was very easy to work with. They were able to resolve most of the issues independently after a few consultations to include custody, settlement agreement and the divorce. They also handled the mediation process with complete, professionalism. My overall impression is that they demonstrated expertise in managing the entire process with very favorable results while saving me time away from my family and professional career.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Kelley Bassett
Richard Gantt worked with me on my divorce case and it was anything but simple. I found Mr. Gantt to be smart, thoughtful, kind and strong. I liked that he wasn't blustery and didn't promise the moon. He was able to get through a lot of the smoke and mirrors that the other side was throwing up and get down to the facts. My case ultimately went to trial and Richard was successful in securing a good outcome. I would highly recommend Richard to those looking for an honest, fair, straight-shooter who will tell you like it is and will be a strong advocate.
Started the divorce process in Florida 8 years ago with a lawyer and made zero progress. Decided to get a lawyer with Rosen Law Firm and Lisa made me feel like a divorce was possible in my sticky situation. Yesterday, I recieved the noctice that the divorce was finalized and I could not be anymore grateful. I truly thank Rosen Law Firm for the consistent communciation, welcoming environment, and quick turn around.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Michael Tindall
Very professional and thorough, I really enjoyed working with Lindsay Willis! I would highly recommend this firm.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Phillip Crowder
Misty and Rosen Law Firm were very knowledge about the divorce process from a man's point of view. I always felt like they worked with me to support my best interest during the settlement process.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Thomas Doty
Very courteous, and fast to respond. Their staff is there to support you every step of the way. Completely satisfied with their service, and the only reason why I give four stars instead of 5 is because there's always room for improvement.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Rebecca Fernandez
Misty Hardison is a fantastic attorney. She managed my expectations of how the process would work, what outcomes were likely, and how long everything would take. She helped me advocate for my best interests and my children’s, as well as provided insights into what was reasonable, customary, and fair for the particulars of our situation. She helped me understand why a few things weren’t worth quibbling over and pointed out some key areas where I needed to be less willing to give up ground.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Htur Gomez
Dependable, delivers results with transparency, updates client with the progress of the case. Though my case had reasonable delays, I was still able to have resolution in a reasonable time frame.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Tiffany Mentzel
Great law firm to work with! I had an emergency situation come up over the holidays and when most legal offices were closed the receptionist got me in touch with an attorney that day to discuss my situation and provide legal advice. I love that they charge a flat rate instead of by the hour, because throughout the process I had so many questions and it was easy to email and text to the office. My questions were always responded to quickly with sound advice. Would certainly use their office again if I have the need.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Steven Ismaili
Going through a divorce is a difficult process but Lisa and team at Rosen Law Firm put me at ease by explaining my options, the process and more importantly saying that I was always in control. Lisa & team were a pleasure to work with through this process and communicated updates in a timely manner.
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Elizabeth E
I feel so relieved after my consultation with Lisa at Rosen Law Firm; this is such a scary and uncertain time in my life, so I am glad to have the nurturing professionalism and honesty. Thank you.
Review Left On 12/27/2019
Jeannie Porter
Nice experience this visit, the French fries were even hot and fresh.
Review Left On 11/27/2019
Anita Daniels
The attorneys focus on meeting the needs of their clients by educating others who interact with them.
Review Left On 11/27/2019
Stewart Bryan
Unexpected divorce is a tough thing to find yourself going through. Rosen Law Firm was excellent in guiding me through the process and Lisa Angel's experience and command of the law helped me arrive at a reasonable settlement.
Review Left On 09/27/2019
Desmond Cutler
I've been happily divorced for over a year and wanted to give my thanks to Mr. Gantt. Divorce is always horrible, and my situation was no exception! My ex is a high-conflict, illogical, and histrionic individual, and Mr. Gantt helped me navigate thru the nightmare process of divorce. He instructed and guided me carefully on every part of the process. He was also very straight-forward about what was included in each step - including the duties to be performed, cost, timeline, etc. The final outcome of my divorce was the best outcome the state of NC could allow me. Mr. Gantt also went above and beyond with provisions and advice that made the cost of divorce a "break-even" outcome for me. Divorce is still expensive, but he saved me thousands of dollars of expense with several of our maneuvers. In the end, his effort made it feel like "a win" - knowing that no-one wins in divorce. And, some of our maneuvers could still benefit me, based on certain situations that may occur. I appreciated all the effort and time Mr. Gantt spent with my divorce. I would recommend him to anyone - especially if they have a high-conflict ex. Thanks again Mr. Gantt.
Review Left On 08/27/2019
Lani Kee Williams
My experience with Rosen Law firm was excellent. Going through a difficult separation can be very stressful and my attorney, Anna Ayscue, helped to alleve much of that stress with her legal advice. From the time I met Anna on the free online divorce Forum, through the period that I retained her services, she guided me to a settlement that I could live with. She waived fees to make things easy for me and was there to answer questions even after her commitment ended. I highly recommend Anna to represent your case.
Review Left On 08/27/2019
Amelia Combs
I had the best experience working with Rosen Law Firm. They were very caring in their work and I always felt like my needs and wants came first. They were not at all pushy, but I always felt like they were on my side and had my best interest at the forefront of their work. I would very highly recommend Rosen Law Firm.
Review Left On 08/27/2019
Tim Frazier
Marijuana, don’t EVER come here, if marijuana is even in your history. Just don’t. $27000 from 12/20/17 to 2/19/18. My wife and all 3 of my kids moved to Vermont. I’ve not seen them in 24 months. Richard Gantt was my lawyer, he was horrible.
Review Left On 05/27/2019
Tim L
Shaunis M. with Rosen Law Firm was fantastic. I could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent me. Very professional. She and the team took care of all paperwork for me and sat down and reviewed everything with me. Anytime I had questions, I knew I could call / email and they were there for me. Divorces are not easy, but Shaunis / Rosen Law Firm made the whole process as easy as it could be. I highly recommend Rosen Law Firm to anyone going / about to go through a separation/divorce needing a lawyer.
Review Left On 04/27/2019
Jason Nunn
I had a phone consult with Misty and she was absolutely no help whatsoever. In fact, she sounded annoyed and told me that i was worrying about nothing. Aslo turns out she gas has a background in data protection and wrote a children's book on dealing with duvorce? Funny, she could not comprehend how or why wife had used data mining to come come to an absurd conclusion that I am a human trafficker. And then had no compassion for my daughter who hears that false accusation, and thinks her dad is a monster now.Her advice was to have a letter sent to my wife telling her to stop. She interrupted me and talked down to me the whole time...i could have called my wife and got that treatment for free. Worst 300 bucks i ever spent
Review Left On 04/27/2019
gray griffin
Lisa Angel helped me through a really tough situation. I will forever be thankful and I highly recommend her as an attorney. ❤️
Review Left On 04/27/2019
Edgardo Parrilla
I hired Rosen's Richard Gantt to help me get through a contentious divorce after having let someone else go; I never looked back. Richard is sharp, crystal-clear on the law and will not hesitate to put up the good fight for what is right and equitable. Divorce is never easy, but Richard had the sensibility to put things into perspective for me and I never felt he was gouging me for fees. My divorce was the first time I needed this level of counsel, but I felt at ease because Richard was surgically aggressive, strategic and detailed-oriented in protecting my interests during the separation and final divorce. For example, when my ex- decided to back-off the separation agreement, Richard spent hours on the phone with the opposing counsel "helping them understand" the binding nature of the contract and the potential legal ramifications of a breach. At the end of this ugly ordeal, I felt my separation was even-keeled and just. But importantly, I also felt I had gained a friend I could trust.
Review Left On 04/27/2019
Anthony Hughes
I worked with Richard on my divorce case and he was able to speak with me understand the concerns of my case and help with get through it. He had my best interest at heart and based on my case was able to have my ex wife and her attorney come to a much more fairer equitable distribution claim than what was originally proposed. Richard is easy to work with and is always there for your call. Thanks Richard for helping though one of the toughest times !!
Review Left On 03/27/2019
Greg Gentry
I am sure that divorce is a difficult time for almost everyone. My experience was no different. I honestly feel it would have been so much harder without the help of Richard Gantt. At no time did I ever feel like just another client. Through the entire process Richard made himself available to me when I had questions or needed advice. By the time my case was settled, not only had I weathered the storm, to my complete satisfaction, but I had a real friend in Richard Gantt. I would highly recommend Rosen Law and Richard Gantt in particular.
Review Left On 03/27/2019
Amanda Planiczki
Used their DIY Divorce program. Attorney was quick to respond to any questions I had through e-mail. Very helpful program!
Review Left On 03/27/2019
Britt Keele
Divorce is one of the hardest challenges in life. It’s and emotional process and upends ones whole world. Richard Gantt was an excellent attorney at navigating my divorce. Going through a divorce requires someone who knows the law and understands what’s possible and what’s not. Someone who can advise you on how to navigate the legal aspect of a divorce while you focus on the emotional part and rebuilding your life. One thing to know is a divorce is decided based on facts, interpretation of the law, and what can be argued in your favor; emotion unfortunately does not decide the outcome or the process. Richard Gantt does an amazing job of understanding the law, explaining it for you, and helping guide you towards the best decision and outcome. Emotions cloud our judgment, making process difficult when we are overwhelmed by them, and a divorce certainly does that. Richard understands this and while he empathizes with what your are going through, he holds himself as the rock that is ever vigilant to the best outcome for you and everyone involved. He takes care of the legal aspect so you can take care of yourself and the new life you will find.
Review Left On 03/27/2019
Jimmie Overton
My experience with Rosen has been positive. Lindsay Willis is always responsive and very well versed in divorce law. Her staff frequently checked in to see if I had any questions and always gave updates when necessary. If you are faced with the unfortunate circumstances of separation and divorce, I highly recommend contacting Rosen Law Firm.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Jeff Tyree
Top notch law firm. Highly recommended and worth the cost.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Michael Czeiszperger
Rosen is a flat-fee divorce firm. You make one payment, usually between $6K and $10K and they promise to cover all legal issues concerning the divorce. In my case I was charged the upper fee, and they showed me a nice-looking brochure with a list of all the work they'd be doing. I was in such an emotional state that I didn't realize their fee was sliding based on how much they thought I was worth. Still, I thought it would be worth it if they would indeed handle all of the costs of the divorce like they promised.
What actually happened was after I paid, though, was nothing.
It took them weeks to just to scan my documents. But once you paid you're locked in and forced to wait since they've got your $10K and they're not giving it back. When I asked how they were going to negotiate the division of property I was told I'd need to hire another lawyer for that. In a formal letter, they explained that while they did show me a brochure describing the work they'd be doing, because none of those details were in the actual contract they weren't legally required to do them. You see, the less work they do, the more they make, so there's really no incentive for them to do more than the legal minimum. In my opinion negotiating how you split assets is the major thing you do in a divorce, so by taking that off the table there's not a heck of a lot left besides child custody.
Out of desperation I hired a second lawyer to do the property division, and I personally negotiated with my ex to keep down costs since Rosen said that was also outside the scope of what they agreed to do. Since I was out $10K at this point I had little money left to pay another lawyer but had no other choice.
With the cost of maintaining two households quickly depleting what was left of our savings, and Rosen refusing to do anything, my ex and I were desperate enough to ask divorced friends with kids to see if we can just copy their custody plans. It was really, really, tough to do this by ourselves, but we worked out our own agreement which I took to Rosen to write up since I at least wanted to get something for the $10K. If a divorce lawyer normally bills $250/hour, I don't think Rosen did more than $1,000 of actual work, but unlike a regular lawyer, Rosen doesn't report how much work they actually do so its impossible to say.
After the separation agreement was signed there have been continual issues where I needed a divorce lawyer, and Rosen's policy is you're on your own after that, so I'm still having to pay another lawyer to handle the ongoing divorce issues. Unfortunately, it was only after I signed with Rosen that I checked with the NC Bar Association and discovered that the firm has been censured for deceptive practices, which is the strongest action they can take against a lawyer before complete disbarment.
So, do yourself a favor and get a traditional lawyer. They have a slick sales team and will promise you the moon, and then have clever contracts so they don't actually have to do much. Their profit margin must be enormous, which they pump back into advertising and marketing. Think about it: how could any law firm stay in business doing $20K of legal work for $10K? The answer is they do the absolutely minimum to keep their costs down.
One more thing: Rosen pumps a lot of money into advertising and search engine optimization, so when you see a glowing review that was just added, and the person has no other reviews this is most likely a fake review. Do you really think a law firm would have all 5 star reviews?
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Patricia Ruggiero
Although my case never came to fruition my lawyer and her staff were professional and consistently communicated with me regarding such case. In addition I found them to be very empathetic to my particular situation.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
A Freedle
Kept me in the loop during the whole process and always answered emails promptly. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Anneke Hill
excellent - top notch!
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Celia Cox
The staff was attentive, accessible and very professional. If you have to be at this place in your life, ROSEN is the law firm to turn to.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Sheri Beck
I have been very happy with my attorney and with the process. I wasn't really ready to move forward with the divorce when I first hired Rosen Law Firm. My attorney was very patient and everything moved at my pace. I'm happy that I didn't rush into things. I'm comfortable and have no regrets.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Mike Fox
Used their collaborative process to work out my separation agreement. They were patient and thorough and covered all the bases, very satisfied with my representation. The only thing to be aware of with the collaborative process is that it takes a long time... several months minimum, mainly because you're coordinating the schedules of five people (you, your spouse, the two lawyers, and the financial planner). However it was worth the effort if you can spend the necessary time to do it collaboratively.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
A H
I had an excellent experience with Lisa Angel and Lindsay Willis. They were extremely knowledgeable of the family law in NC. I felt completely confident that I was receiving the best advice possible. All of my questions and needs were met in a timely fashion. They were very responsive at all times. I would highly recommend the firm!
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Jessie Brinkley
Lisa Angel was almost always available when I needed her. She had my best interest in mind throughout the process but was also sensitive to several issues I had with my ex-husband. I also liked that I paid a flat fee and could contact Lisa endlessly and at anytime with questions.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Leslie Whitehurst
Very efficient, very effective. I appreciate the time, effort and care they've shown me!
Review Left On 02/27/2018
KFB
Very Positive experience with Rosen from the minute I walked in the door. The lawyers and staff do everything possible to answer all your questions from beginning to end. I liked the fee schedule as well as the constant access and communication I had with my attorney assigned to my case. They try to take the stress out of an already stressful process. They are very organized and detail oriented which suited my personality as well as kept us one step ahead of the other parties. I would definitely recommend Rosen.
Review Left On 02/27/2018
Susan Lenderts
The team at Rosen Law Firm offered me compassion along with their significant expertise to help me through one of the most difficult situations in my life. They team worked hard to understand my unique situation and offered solutions that met my needs to achieve the outcome I desired.
Review Left On 02/27/2017
Nancy Holland Register
I worked with Lisa Angel initially, then with Lisa Robinson during the longer period leading up to mediation for a Redistribution of Property Settlement. Both of these women were excellent in the knowledge of the law, but more importantly, in their compassion for my situation. Lisa Robinson has been, and still is, with me as an advisor who really cares about my well-being. She has been willing to talk with me anytime I need her and to see me when I need to talk face to face. I am still in the separation period, but when that ends, she will handle the divorce. I have come to consider her a friend as well as a counselor who looks out for my best interest. I am grateful to her and to Lisa Angel for taking care of me at Rosen Law Firm.
Review Left On 02/27/2017
Elizabeth Long
Lisa Angel is a superb family law attorney, with knowledge, wisdom, integrity and the gift of listening and determining the best possible approach in a difficult time. She is pragmatic yet also compassionate. Her objective is entirely focused on her client's needs and desires. She vastly exceeded my expectations. All members of the Rosen Law Firm treated me with utmost respect and kindness in addition to professionalism.
Review Left On 02/27/2017
Ted Taylor
I have used the Rosen site for almost a year. They have given excellent information about divorce issues. I did not need to hire an attorney until later for mediation. Excellent feedback if you pay the monthly fee. Your response is a lot faster if you are paying but the other site will get an answer but not as fast. I had their lawyer review my ED and she gave good feedback.
Review Left On 02/27/2016
Michael Purcell
Hmm. It's hard to rate anything related to a divorce as "Loved it" but they were five stars nonetheless. Yes it was expensive, but you get what you pay for. If my X had also chosen a top-shelf attorney instead of the 2-bit hack that she did, we would have been done sooner and for less money. To anyone reading this, I hate it for you, just know that it will eventually be over and life goes on. Concentrate on the things that can't be replaced (time with your kids) and don't sweat the things that can (everything else).
Review Left On 02/27/2016
Reginald Dean
...I would highly recommend Rosen Law firm as a divorce lawyer. I was pleased with the results...
Review Left On 02/27/2016
Michele LaRussa
Rosen Law Firm was both professional and efficient. Lisa did not rush the process and made sure I clearly understood my options. She provided her expert advice to help direct my decisions. I would highly recommend Lisa Angel to others.
Review Left On 02/27/2016
Justin Clark
As unfortunate as it has been that I've needed Rosen in the past, I can't think of a better group of people to work with. I felt like I was kept up to date with what was going on, they were always available to assist or answer any questions I had. I've worked directly with Ryan Short through mediation, trials, custody and divorce orders and always left with the feeling that I got a fair deal. I was always honest with him and he was always honest with me. With him or any attorney, I believe this is key, tell him everything honestly, good and bad. He will tell you what does or doesn't matter based on his experience. This process can be very emotional and he is excellent at keeping you on target, moving forward, and not making snap decisions based on emotions that would only hurt you in the long run. This gave me the information I needed to make the right choices and at the end of the day leave happy. He always took the time to listen to me so he always had the best interest of me and my children in mind. Ryan is a force to be reckoned with in any area of the divorce process.
Review Left On 02/27/2016
Guy Anders
the firm is awesome, always stated what was my best interest, as oppose to just quoting what the law states has given me the best options to take step by step. and has always made time to answer any questions ,even if my attorney was out of the office they still responded.
Review Left On 02/27/2015
David Hoffman
I only wish my attorney was as good as you are you. Unfortunately they don't cross their T's and dot their I's and I always have to remind them about how to handle everything in addition my X-wife's attorney is even worse as she never gets my name right and keeps calling me Mr. Evers even though my name is Hoffman as is my daughter. However, my divorce is being finalized and I still need them to move forward even though they are charging me for things that are wrong.
Review Left On 02/27/2015
Susan Love
Good concise information that will help you stay out of the 'shark' infested dangers of divorce.
Review Left On 02/27/2015
Aaron Grainger
The Rosen Law people helped me over a year ago. Even though I have waited so long to write a review, the service I received warrants praise.
From the initial interview with Lisa to the resolution, I was impressed by the professionalism and tenacity displayed by the firm (especially on Crystal's part). They kept me informed of the process all the way through. I felt like I was more than a number or a paycheck. That means great deal to me.
Review Left On 02/27/2014
Charles Williams
I have been very pleased with the support and service Rosen Law Firm has provided. I selected Rosen since they are a group that specializes in family law and they include financial/tax advise as part of their service. I initially met with Lisa Angel and was very pleased with the answers she provided which led to me selecting Rosen Law to represent me. I am currently working with Melissa Essick and she has continued the good service. The meetings with Lisa and Melissa and videos by Mr Rosen helped answer many questions I had as I started down this difficult path. We have been working on this for approx 1 month. Most of the data gathering is complete and they are in analysis/recommendation phase. Planning to meet again next week. There is still much to do to finish the process. I would recommend Rosen Law to others.
Review Left On 02/27/2014
Luiz Lima
Treated professionally and with respect throughout the entire process.
Review Left On 02/27/2014
L Patterson
I can recommend Rosen Law Firm without reservation. Everyone I dealt with was extremely professional and helpful. Separation and divorce are very tough issues to deal with and they help you through it all. Melissa Essick was very thorough and helped me understand every step. Her personality makes you feel at ease. The website is a great place to start with questions that you have about the process.
Review Left On 02/27/2014
Laura Routhier
Getting a divorce is one of the most difficult things I think a person can go through. Melissa Essick at Rosen Law firm made it bearable. She was available whenever I needed a question answered, she quickly replied to any emails sent and was always kind and understanding of events that arose dealing with the separation and divorce.. I had concerns about the flat fee but quickly realized this was certainly the way to go. I would highly recommend this type of arrangement. I knew there wasn't a meter ticking away and fees adding up each time I called or emailed. I never hesitated contacting her for questions or advice. All in all despite the sad situation of needing the Law Firm, I couldn't have been more pleased with Melissa and her team. Thank you, Laura
Review Left On 02/27/2014
Bev Rihtarchik
Divorce is never easy. It is the most difficult thing I have ever gone through. I was very nervous at the beginning, but my attorney, Melissa Essick, made me feel at ease from the very beginning. I felt as if I not only had an attorney, but a friend and ally. Melissa and her team were diligent in handling my case. I always felt that Melissa was genuinely looking out for my best interest. Her communication was always prompt and helpful. I never felt like my questions were an interruption to her busy schedule. During mediation, I watched her as she fought for my best interest in the case. She was knowledgeable, professional, personable and caring. I would highly recommend Rosen Law Firm and in particular Melissa Essick. I never thought I would ever find myself needing a divorce attorney, but God and Melissa walked through it with me. With gratitude, Bev
Review Left On 02/27/2013
Joe Madden
During what was one of the most stressful times in my life, Rosen Law Firm provided me with excellent legal representation and support. My attorney, Melissa Essick, worked tirelessly to make sure that I was always informed of the divorce process and my rights, that we achieved a result that was fair, and that I never felt like just another divorce statistic. Melissa and the entire staff at Rosen were always quick to respond to my inquiries and never made me feel like I was a bother. They never lost sight of the human element that is a part of this difficult legal process. Thanks to Melissa and the Rosen team, I am ready to move forward with the next chapter of my life.
Review Left On 02/27/2013
Adam Twiss
I am exceptionally pleased to have had the people at Rosen in my corner during a prolonged, complex and challenging period. Divorce is rarely easy, and they never pretended it would be; they were sensitive to my needs and from moment one, provided straight talk and options based upon vast experience. One thing that I appreciated greatly was the communication; from the top down, they were accessible by phone, email and in person. Melissa Essick, my Attorney, was astute, tireless, and incredibly determined in pursuing the case. She approached this as a team; I never felt that she or the firm lost sight of the fact that this was new to me and incredibly personal; while I required their expertise, I needed to have input each step of the way. Not only did they humanize a process that is often dehumanizing and debilitating, but ultimately, we were successful every step along the way.
Review Left On 02/27/2013
Margaret Farrell
An overall excellent experience. Everyone was very professional and responsive to all requests. Would definitely recommend to any family member or friend who may find themselves in the unfortunate situation of needing a divorce.
Review Left On 02/27/2013
Jennifer Lusky
I am very impressed with the generous information that is provided by Rosen Law Firm. Not only is the information free that is sent to me daily but they're not pushy about hiring them as your attorney. If I were to need a divorce attorney I definitely would go to Rosen. I signed up because I am trying to get information on a custody case and I look forward to the emails that I get with so much information so you know what to expect. They seem like the kind of firm who truly wants to help people, not just make money. Thank you Rosen Law Firm!!!!
Review Left On 02/27/2013
Jeffrey Brady
I was exceptionally pleased with the professionalism and thorough process that was followed by the Rosen Law Firm. From my initial meeting with Lisa Angel and assignment of my personal attorney David Self the Rosen Law firm did everything they were contracted for in a timely and efficient manner. David Self helped me through a very tough time in my life, and when the demands of the legal proceedings at hand seemed overwhelming, David helped to break them down into manageable tasks that I could get accomplished. He was full of wonderful insights and was a consummate professional. He created options and explained the various benefits and risks to each so that I could make an informed decision. It was a pleasure having such a level head around me when I was so personally and professionally overwhelmed. If you are interested in getting the divorce over and done with in the shortest period of time I would recommend the Rosen Law firm, hands down.
Review Left On 02/27/2013
Paul DiLella
I used Rosen for my separation and divorce process. Divorce in my case (and I'm sure in a lot of cases) was a loooong and painful process with many unexpected bumps in the road. Rosen handled them all with total professionalism and a sympathetic caring that I did not expect from a big law firm. Special kudos to Erin Clarey and Crystal Buchaluk who were always there for me and with the seemingless endless stream of phonecalls and emails. For those considering Rosen, check out there incredibly informative website. That's what initially drew me to use the Rosen Law Firm. There are good and bad people in any company you deal with. I was blessed to have been dealt with Erin and Crystal at the Rosen Law Firm. Thank you.
Review Left On 02/27/2013
Laurel Alexander
The free webinars & emails have been a godsend. I have not yet started the divorce process, but just having this information has helped get us moving in the right direction. So thankful that they are putting this information out there for free this time is hard enough without adding the stress & confusion of not knowing where to begin.
Review Left On 02/27/2012
Mason Baldwin
I am in the process of deciding whether or not to divorce. The e-course on divorce laid out the process in detail, and I feel much better about making a decision. I do not know what I will do yet, but thanks in part to Lee Rosen's help, I will make the best decision possible.
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What actually happened was after I paid, though, was nothing.
It took them weeks to just to scan my documents. But once you paid you're locked in and forced to wait since they've got your $10K and they're not giving it back. When I asked how they were going to negotiate the division of property I was told I'd need to hire another lawyer for that. In a formal letter, they explained that while they did show me a brochure describing the work they'd be doing, because none of those details were in the actual contract they weren't legally required to do them. You see, the less work they do, the more they make, so there's really no incentive for them to do more than the legal minimum. In my opinion negotiating how you split assets is the major thing you do in a divorce, so by taking that off the table there's not a heck of a lot left besides child custody.
Out of desperation I hired a second lawyer to do the property division, and I personally negotiated with my ex to keep down costs since Rosen said that was also outside the scope of what they agreed to do. Since I was out $10K at this point I had little money left to pay another lawyer but had no other choice.
With the cost of maintaining two households quickly depleting what was left of our savings, and Rosen refusing to do anything, my ex and I were desperate enough to ask divorced friends with kids to see if we can just copy their custody plans. It was really, really, tough to do this by ourselves, but we worked out our own agreement which I took to Rosen to write up since I at least wanted to get something for the $10K. If a divorce lawyer normally bills $250/hour, I don't think Rosen did more than $1,000 of actual work, but unlike a regular lawyer, Rosen doesn't report how much work they actually do so its impossible to say.
After the separation agreement was signed there have been continual issues where I needed a divorce lawyer, and Rosen's policy is you're on your own after that, so I'm still having to pay another lawyer to handle the ongoing divorce issues. Unfortunately, it was only after I signed with Rosen that I checked with the NC Bar Association and discovered that the firm has been censured for deceptive practices, which is the strongest action they can take against a lawyer before complete disbarment.
So, do yourself a favor and get a traditional lawyer. They have a slick sales team and will promise you the moon, and then have clever contracts so they don't actually have to do much. Their profit margin must be enormous, which they pump back into advertising and marketing. Think about it: how could any law firm stay in business doing $20K of legal work for $10K? The answer is they do the absolutely minimum to keep their costs down.
One more thing: Rosen pumps a lot of money into advertising and search engine optimization, so when you see a glowing review that was just added, and the person has no other reviews this is most likely a fake review. Do you really think a law firm would have all 5 star reviews?
I've worked directly with Ryan Short through mediation, trials, custody and divorce orders and always left with the feeling that I got a fair deal. I was always honest with him and he was always honest with me. With him or any attorney, I believe this is key, tell him everything honestly, good and bad. He will tell you what does or doesn't matter based on his experience. This process can be very emotional and he is excellent at keeping you on target, moving forward, and not making snap decisions based on emotions that would only hurt you in the long run. This gave me the information I needed to make the right choices and at the end of the day leave happy. He always took the time to listen to me so he always had the best interest of me and my children in mind. Ryan is a force to be reckoned with in any area of the divorce process.
From the initial interview with Lisa to the resolution, I was impressed by the professionalism and tenacity displayed by the firm (especially on Crystal's part). They kept me informed of the process all the way through. I felt like I was more than a number or a paycheck. That means great deal to me.
I had concerns about the flat fee but quickly realized this was certainly the way to go. I would highly recommend this type of arrangement. I knew there wasn't a meter ticking away and fees adding up each time I called or emailed. I never hesitated contacting her for questions or advice. All in all despite the sad situation of needing the Law Firm, I couldn't have been more pleased with Melissa and her team. Thank you, Laura