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9/10/12 |
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If you're deaf don't even bother calling because they will turn you away. They don't want to pay for sign language interpreter even though they are required by Americans with Disabilities Act to do so. I was referred to them through my employer's legal service for a free 30-minute legal consultation. Of course, they refused to accept my relay service call simply because I was deaf! This should be a major warning sign to any potential clients interested in their services. The firm does not have any conscience and is only in it for your money.
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3/17/12 |
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3/18/11 |
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Lyn C. Conniff Law Offices is a collaborative practice. My divorce was very tricky, but with the help of Ms. Conniff and her associates, my former husband and I were able to move forward throughout the process in an amicable way by keeping the interests of our child, rather than our own individual interests, in the forefront. Ms. Conniff is tough, but fair. She has an incredible knowledge of family law and was able to apply that knowledge to the very complicated circumstances surrounding my divorce. I would highly recommend Ms. Conniff and the associates of Lyn C. Conniff Law Offices to anyone seeking assistance with any issue involving family law.
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2/6/11 |
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Mrs. Conniff was very rude, and very very disrespectful to me and my son. We had a divorce case that we wanted to discuss with her and she literally moved at a snails pace. She seems to have something against black people too (weird isn't it)? I would stay away from this women unless 1) you want to basically leave the court with less than a 1/3 of your household possesions or 2) you love brief unhelpful replies from a "lawyer/friend". Final word of adivceSTAY AWAY from her
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11/18/09 |
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After several bad experiences with other attorneys, I was referred to Lyn through a friend. Lyn and her staff are very knowledgeable and care about the parents feelings! When looking at my paperwork, she didnt just glance over it, Lyn really took the time to go through the law and discuss the allegations and legal implications. Being a working-mother, I wanted to make my divorce as timely and pain-free as possible. Lyn understood my needs and through her negotiation ensured I received the best for my daughter. Other attorneys often left me feeling in the dark about where my money was being spent, Her office provided me with the comfort and security that my hard-earned money was being used efficiently. She went the extra mile while other attorneys just showed me the door! Thanks to Lyn & her entire staff for a truly pain-free experience!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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11/4/09 |
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Lyn Conniff was a consummate professional when it came to representing me during my divorce. Her creative and forward thinking made for a great experience. Ms. Conniff was instructive as well as forthright in her reasoning regarding her decisions and actions. She listened to what it was that I desired with respect to my divorce (amicable) and worked diligently to achieve a settlement that benefited by all. There was never a phone call or e-mail not unanswered or returned by her or her fabulous staff.
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10/23/09 |
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Divorce is a very scary, frustrating part of life. Having someone represent me that understood my values and my need for a 'peaceful' divorce with focus on my two girls was key. Lyn was the person that fit those needs to a "T". She understood that the priority was to get through the divorce in a manner that was beneficial to all parties, keeping the kids in mind the whole time. She made the extra time to discuss all key elements with me, pros and cons, and she represented me exactly how I needed to be represented. Divorce is not a pleasant thing by any means, but having Lyn on my side made it a more positive experience.
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10/18/09 |
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I chose Lyn Conniff as my lawyer because I thought that she would help me get as much time with my girls as possible. I wasn't disappointed. Lyn was patient but persistent. I now see my teenage girls more than I ever imagined. Then my wife did not want to let me have even a fare share of our assets. Again Lyn was patient with my wife's unreasonable demands. Lyn left no stone unturned. She is worth every penny. When I think of what it would have cost me if Lyn had not been my advocate, I shudder. Her attention to detail is amazing. And I found her staff just as available and helpful as she was.
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10/12/09 |
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Initially I found her rate was reasonable, but where I saved the most was in how easily she helped me come to an agreement with my daughter’s mother. At first she helped me get partial custody, but later when our situations changed she helped me gain sole custody of my daughter and I never had to go to court. Her and her office showed patience through all of my considerations, while always providing me with clear and expert insight.
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10/2/09 |
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Exceptional in her grasp of the law, and an advocate for the children in divorce cases.
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9/28/09 |
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I was already divorced when I met Ms Conniff , I needed an attorney to handle some child support issues. I was happy with her service, she got the job done without wasting time and money. She was good with details and her explanation of how the system worked were right on.
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9/19/09 |
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When I began looking for the best family law attorney in the Chicago region, I interviewed many attorneys. I chose Lyn Conniff, and I definitely made the right choice. After three years as my attorney in a case against my very difficult spouse, Lyn showed herself to be extraordinarily knowledgeable in her field. Lyn listened well and understood the issues that needed to be addressed. She and her team are extremely professional and very responsive, even to some of my basic questions. When I was confused and losing my cool, she kept me on track and helped me focus on what was important. Because of Lyn’s persistence, attention to detail and dedication, I had a successful outcome in my divorce case, when I thought I was at financial risk from a greedy spouse. Lyn’s 20 plus years of experience was obvious in the face of very difficult and emotional circumstances.
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7/17/09 |
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I hired this attorney for a high conflict custody case. The billing, at $275/hour, was truly excessive. In three months I have paid > $10,000 and the custody case has only just begun. Time spent writing motions consists of 5-10 hours apiece and I have found numerous errors in these documents which had to be corrected (and I was also billed for these corrections); preparation is hurried and last-minute; and this attorney is not fully focused on each individual case because she is trying to juggle multiple cases. There are excessive charges for reading emails, speaking on the phone with her paralegals, researching child custody, and speaking with other attorneys at cocktail parties while charging for "research." Not enough attention to detail and to the facts of my individual case. There is too much at stake in a custody case to let this attorney bleed you dry and not be fully prepared for each court encounter. If you value your children and your bank account, do not hire her.
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5/17/08 |
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Very slow reader @$225.00 per hr. Preparation was always last minute. Prior to one court date she sent a Court Order written by a "pension specialist", (I paid extra for this), to the opposing attorney without reviewing it herself. Charged for travel time to/from the Court. Charging for some travel time may be reasonable however, if she worked on 1 or 6 cases that day we all paid for the hour travel. At one point she told me that if I paid "extra" she could prepare a bill so I could deduct part of the legal fees from my income tax. (I didn't). Once the divorce was final she prepared a letter "withdrawing as my attorney" and wanted to charge me her hourly rate for writing it! I might add this was an uncontested divorce. There was nothing we were fighting over. My ex and I are still friendly - I can't say the same about my lawyer.
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