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9/3/19 |
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Michelle gave me hope when we went in for our consultation. The process started off pretty good but i started to have to ask her if she was doing certain things and not getting a response or having to wait a while. When we finally got down to things she messed up the proposal and seemed as if she didn't even listen to what i was asking for in the proposal and just made up whatever she wanted too. She cost me a fortune for nothing. I wasted my time and my money i dont want you to waste yours
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4/5/18 |
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I am writing this after 6 years of my divorce and still have a very toxic taste of how Michelle handled my case. First it was all about retainments and she would not do a thing even answer my calls if the money was not put there-- lawyers are not charity but some humanity would be appreciated ! An awful experience -- my child's well being was completely ignored-- Michelle acted as the other's party lawyer's friend and she even advised me of signing my pension to a man for two more years that I was in a relationship with . horrible experience especially when you are already down with lies, cheating , simple straight forward psychopathy. Just run please!
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5/15/17 |
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I have to agree with the opinion that she yields to senior lawyers as she did with my case. I felt in my opinion that she was not strong enough when anything was to be pushed in my favor. We didn't go to court but the settlement was a nightmare.. she acted like my ex's lawyers buddy..almost like trying to impress the other lawyer.. I felt rail-roaded (While waiting for lawyers to negotiate I got up from the table in settlement room and opened her office door to see opposing councel sitting in my lawyers chair drafting agreement and IMHO it looked like my lawyer was be schooled. I should have terminated right then and there.. later it was said to me that if I wanted a divorce.. she can do that.) Getting a divorce was the goal but what I really needed at the time was a lawyer to stand firm and protect my interest. I specifically asked her if she could handle opposing council to which was confirmed. I was mortified when all said and done. After settlement I was dropped. I felt alone.
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12/12/16 |
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I have worked with Michelle off and on for several years and found her to be fantastic. I would go so far as calling her a friend now even though I have only interacted on a professional basis.
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12/26/15 |
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11/14/15 |
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Arrogant and corrupt. Horrible and incompetent. What mistake
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9/23/15 |
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I hate to give a poor recommendation, yet my perception is that she really did not care about resolving my matter in a timely fashion. Billing seemed to be paramount and believe she cost me far more than was necessary.
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8/18/15 |
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Michelle is an amazing woman! She is straight forward, compassionate, and her and her staff answered questions promptly. She made the court process comfortable, and easy to understand. Her office was extremely organized, and quick! I highly recommend her! She knows her stuff!
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11/24/13 |
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I spoke in anger in my previous comment and would like to back pedal a bit. I completed my trial representing my self and won. I have to give Michelle credit for the affidavit that she helped me compose and filing all the necessary court documents. Without it, I would not have been as successful. I would have liked it if she was more flexible with payment options so that I wouldn't have gone through the stress of self representation.
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10/25/13 |
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Michelle was referred to me by both a very reputable lawyer and judge. While I began my process optimistically, my experience with Michelle left me with a very bad taste. I spent over $5000 for a whole bunch of nothing, and at the end of it all... she didn't finish her job or change my situation in the slightest. Now I am left alone to represent myself for the trial because she spent $1500 for a chit chat with the plaintiff that, like I said before, accomplished nothing! And so, the money kept hemorrhaging, and when I ran out of money she dropped me. Apparently,half the retainer is not good enough to hold her off for a week (even though I offered to pay the other half in the week following). My impression of Michelle is not good to say the least. I reached out to her to her with empathy, and when I am left in financial ruins at the peak of critical situation, she reverts to a stereotypical money hungry lawyer and I'm hard pressed to find someone with a sense of duty or humanity.
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9/7/13 |
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Thank you Michelle! Effective, educated cross-examiner, leaves her mark. Just be human as a client, and she'll have your back.
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1/12/13 |
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My husband and I have watched Ms. MacKay in action for a while and our respect for her - both her person and her ability as a lawyer - has grown by leaps and bounds! She is honest, very knowledgeable, caring, hard working, and direct in her approach. Should you need a family lawyer, we highly recommend Michelle MacKay!
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1/10/13 |
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I'm in the middle of it right now, trial COQB. Michelle's been my representative for over 2 years, I am posting this review 2 days into a 4 day trial which is a 4-year summation of events. Say what you want, as I will here. It has been incredibly expensive. Nothing comes cheap in family law. It takes two (client, me-lawyer-Michelle) to make a team. I am very glad, and very lucky I would say, to have Michelle representing me right now, and again I say this prior to the outcome. The review is less dependent on the outcome its about attention paid in an unbeleiveably difficult convoluted case. Michelle has in my case more understanding of what is going on that I do, and I have lived the experience. Like I said, it takes two (client-solicitor) to make a team. Michelle has done more than I expected she would be able to in my case thus far.
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9/5/12 |
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After spending 2.5 years with a "dabbler" representing me, it became very clear right away that Michelle MacKay knows her law. I am a single mother of two and won my mobility case after only a mere 1 MONTH of taking my file. She was able to denounce sited cases due to dates - she man handled the highly paid opposition and was forthright and honest about what to expect. The judge asked HER how to settle the logistics of my case.... She's known and respected. It's easy to hate your lawyer when you lose a case you should have never fought.....if you don't want to lose half, don't get married - if you lose half, that's the law, not your lawyers fault? If you can get in to see her, do so - but good luck, she's good and she's busy....judges have their own opinions too as I've seen too many times... It simply doesn't matter what the lawyer says anyway! Good luck out there, stop fighting and rebuild - THINGS can be replaced... Cheers!
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6/15/12 |
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4/27/12 |
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VERY POOR LWAYER UNLESS YOU WEAR A DRESS AS WELL. COST ME OVER $25,000 AND THREE YEARS, ALL I GOT WAS A BUNCH OF ADJOURMENTS AND NO FURTHER AHEAD THEN WHEN I STARTED. HIRED A MALE LAWYER AFTER AND GOT THINGS DONE
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4/12/12 |
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It did not seem that she was always doing things in my best interest. She never forwarned me of how things could go wrong and they always did seem to go wrong..I never felt that she was fighting for me just giving in to whatever happened. We had communications issues with each other . I found her communications with the other lawyer loosly worded.She could not advise the best course of action when we got into a bind. Her case preparation and presentation was good.My case was difficult.
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3/20/12 |
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I'm not impressed with this lawyer. I have had her for approximately 1 year, spent $20,000. I feel she backs down to senior lawyers and doesn't request or stand up for my needs and forgets who this is all about, a child.
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3/17/11 |
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Sorry to hear that a few of you did not get the results you expected. In my situation by listening to Michelle and not reacting in a manner that may not have been appropriate I came out way ahead. Michelle is firm, smart and tough she has respect from senior lawyers and has rose up quickly. I will leave you with this, if you are a male seeking your rights she is the one to have on your side.
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1/14/11 |
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Would not recommend Michelle MacKay unless either you have lots of money or want to spend lots of money.
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8/13/10 |
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Fantastic lawyer! After an 18 year marriage I didn't give away the farm.Michelle ALWAYS got back to me in a timley manner. Her assistants are also fantastic. As a male getting divorced there are so many horror stories. Michelle took care of my interests while informing me of what the law was. Professional, courteous, empathetic yet firm. She and her firm are not good...they are Excellent!! I highly recommend Michelle Mackay!
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5/14/10 |
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I am very dissatisfied with Ms. Mackay's performance. My expectation was a timely and fair matrimonial settlement. After more than a year of stalling and billing me for activities that had little value, I felt the settlement very one-sided. My ex got 50% of my assets after a short term marriage (no children and minimal financial contribution). The expression "gave away the farm" best describes how my case was conducted.
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5/20/09 |
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Misses key componenents, very partial to the female side, not willing to fight for what is right for the family, gets pushed around very easily by more senior lawyers
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