09/19/09

Great, strong, supportive

by tobgrace

I was in the midst of the worst time of my life, with my wife telling me that she wanted a divorce. I had consultations with several lawyers. Andy was really honest, and told me that she would not be able to get all the things I wanted. In retrospect, I see how unrealistic and unfocused my thinking was, because of my emotional upheaval. Andy was able to help me work out an arrangement for custody that was really in my kids'' best interests, and didn't charge unnecessary fees. Not cheap, but well worth the money for the long term relationship with my kids.

• Pros: Gave direct and honest advice
• Cons: It wasn't always what I wanted to hear

05/08/07

Excellent Lawyer

by kmac_45

I usually avoid giving my opinion about any goods or services that I have received, however, I feel compelled to share this treasure that I found with everyone. That treasure would be Andrea M Schleifer, she is fantastic!!

Let me tell you about my experience. I retained Andy after searching for an A-V rating lawyer who specializes in divorce. (A-V Rating is the highest rating a lawyer can receive from their own peers). Immediately when I met her, I felt at ease. Her warm smile and easy going attitude was comforting, I find it very easy to be open with her. I never feel rushed or that any of my concerns are not important. She is both practical and knowledgeable.

Recently, my ex-husband was acting irrationally and I felt that I and my daughter were not safe around him. After notifying Andy of my fears, I experienced her as working quickly to successfully obtain an Order of Protection on our behalf. I personally witnessed her as being recognized and respected by other lawyers, judges and court personal. My divorce papers have been filed and I am confident that Andy will look out for mine and my childrens best interest.

All in all, I would strongly recommend Andy to people I like!! I plan on using her for all my legal needs!!!

• Pros: Practical, knowledgeable yet not arrogant!!

05/06/07

Well worth the money!! Great lawyer -- professional and respected..

by judie1213

SHE WAS GREAT! I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE. I had already been working with Andrea Schleifer when someone told me there was a bad posting on citysearch, so I looked it up and became concerned. She was representing me in my third go-round with my ex on custody and support. Beleive me, I know good lawyers from bad ones, having had both in the past, and seeing my ex's.

I was comfortable enough with her to ask her about the bad rap. She showed me the documentation from the complant this person (name was blacked out) had made to the people who license lawyers. -- they had tossed the complaint out.

Seems this lady complained that she didn't get a refund check, so Ms. Schleifer advised her that she would stop payment and reissue. The lady took the first check anyway, and deposited it -- so of course it bounced!!! She had said that she didn't get it, so it was reissued. The complaint was tossed by the agency.

I couldn't be happier with her professionalism, competence, and the respect she gets from judges and other lawyers. Wel

• Pros: Excellent
• Cons: In demand, so she is busy.