Category: | Family Law Attorney |
Address: | 27 Mica Ln #101, Wellesley, MA 02481 |
Phone: | +1 781-239-8984 |
Site: | lisaruggieri.com |
Rating: | 4.9 |
Working: | 9AM–7PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM Closed Closed |
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Mau Nguyen
I wanted to wait before writing this review, as I learned early on to never write a note when angry. What we experienced with Lisa was pure disrespect and unprofessional. We are not clients of Lisa and have no desire to ever work with Lisa and her team. We will be sure to let friends, family and social media know of our experience. We filled out the contact form via her website with a brief synopsis of the situation. Lisa responded to the email and I copied and pasted her exact response: “Call me tomorrow to discuss your situation further”. That’s exactly what we did. We emailed her to schedule a time to call and she agreed to 3 PM. We promptly called at 3 PM. We started off the call by saying we were looking for a compassionate lawyer that can help us. But Lisa’s tone and attitude was indifferent, disrespectful, and condensing. It appeared we struck a nerve with her because she wanted to rush us off the phone and she rudely said “I don’t why you keep reaching out” and “I don’t do phone consultation”. We mentioned NOTHING about the case over the phone, nor were we trying to weasel a “free phone consultation”. Our call was LESS than 3 minutes long because we refused to be treated like we were seeking free legal aid. We were simply following her instructions, as Lisa did write back: “CALL ME tomorrow to discuss your situation further”. If she wanted us to come in person to discuss the situation, simply say something along the lines of “please schedule a time to come in and meet me to discuss the situation”. Do not instruct potential clients to CALL. I am happy for those helped by Lisa and her team; unfortunately, we did not experience that same helpfulness and compassion that she marketed on her website. And her last condensing email she will ever have the opportunity to send us: “I apologize YOU misunderstood the process”. And we are sorry Lisa was having a bad day. No excuse to take it out on anyone. I’m sure Lisa and her team will have some smart rebuttal. But in the end, Lisa and her team lost out on an opportunity to gain a client and ultimately a chance to help someone in hard times. We are now working with Alan Pransky and his team. This is Alan’s email response when we reached out via his website: “I think it might be better if you called to make an appointment so we can meet and talk”. And that’s what we’ll do. See the difference?
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Mary Pascal
Lisa Ruggieri is a diligent professional that works hard as an advocate to help guide you through the legal system. She handled my divorce six years ago and navigated me through the legal system and made the experience as painless as possible. I truly trust her with any legal matters that cross my path. I have referred no less than five clients to her. They have all profusely thanked me for the introduction, engaged her services and are happy with the results. I would not hesitate to utilize her services again for legal matters. I highly recommend her. Thank you, Lisa, for all of your attention and professionalism. UPDATE JULY 2012 Attorney Ruggieri handled my divorce in 2005. My ex has repeatedly sought to push the limits of the agreement over the past seven years. Lisa has been a source of sanity and sound judgment over this time period. Recently, my eldest graduated and my ex did not want to participate in her college education. He hired and fired three different attorneys who took his money knowing that he had to participate in college costs. Finally, Lisa offered to negotiate an agreement that would save him attorney fees (that could actually be used toward college) and bring the issue both under control and under agreement. My daughter now gets to attend college and continue her education. Through Lisa’s guidance, we came to an agreement that was in the best interest of both of the children. The children are always at the forefront of decision making. This makes Attorney Ruggieri the best choice in the beginning and whenever a new decision/agreement needs to be made post divorce.
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mit Pa
Lisa is an outstanding divorce attorney with extraordinary legal expertise, negotiating acumen, and remarkable professionalism. Lisa and her associate, Caitlin, provided concrete, unwavering support for me from the beginning to the end. They understood my goals and came up with effective strategies to help me achieve them. Like most clients, I wished my case could be settled as soon as possible on the day I filed for divorce. However, conflicts and tension were inevitable. Nothing prepares you for the emotional rollercoaster during a divorce. But Lisa and her team were always there for me. She would immediately return my phone calls and e-mails. Not a day went by when I felt like I was left in the dark on anything that was happening in my case. There were many false and erroneous accusations made against me in order to strengthen my Wife’s case and limit my interactions with our children. However, Lisa used this to our defense and during negotiations, Lisa’s poise, creative problem solving, and knowledge of the law absolutely prevailed. I cannot thank Lisa enough. I am eternally grateful to her. She is definitely the kind of lawyer who clients can fully trust and rely on in tough times.
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Karen Farrell
SIMPLY AMAZING! The only regret I had about my experience with Attorney Ruggieri and her staff was that they were my second choice. I was referred to another attorney to handle my divorce and after multiple court appearances with no definitive results on custody and support after 17 months I realized we were getting nowhere. I spent over $50,000 and even lost custody of my son. I knew I had to find another lawyer to handle my divorce. I found Attorney Ruggieri by reading her client reviews. She is simply amazing! After my first meeting with her, I was extremely confident in her approach and retained her services. In less than 72 hours, she had made two court appearances for me and my case was back on track. And, in just over a month, my divorce was finalized. I even obtained custody of my son back. Working with Lisa and her associate, Caitlin, was a pleasure. They are aggressive and achieve outstanding results. But more importantly they were focused on making sure the best interests of my child came first. I would highly recommend Attorney Ruggieri and her staff to anyone seeking a divorce.
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Jason Quercio
I was lucky and fortunate enough that another attorney referred me to Lisa Ruggieri. I had previously tried mediation and failed to establish and/or obtain custody of my daughter with my ex-wife. I first contacted Lisa through email and explained my situation. Almost immediately, Lisa responded to my email. Within 24 hours, Lisa scheduled a meeting with me so I could explain my goal of securing custody of my daughter. Lisa gave me the confidence to continue my pursuit when others in the profession said it was impossible. I felt confident that Lisa was not only knowledgeable but also very passionate about my case. Lisa and her associate, Caitlin Ly, guided me through the court process step by step. They advised me on the law, kept communication lines open and were responsive to my questions. They were relentless in my pursuit to obtain custody of my daughter. I would highly recommend the Law Offices of Lisa Ruggieri, P.C. I also want to thank Lisa and Caitlin for helping me accomplish my goal, especially when others in this profession did not believe it was possible.
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Sheila Wissenbach
I was married for 45 years when I consulted with Attorney Lisa Ruggieri. I had read the reviews of her firm online and after meeting her in person for a consultation, I hired her to represent me in a divorce. During the long, litigious battle, Attorney Ruggieri and her staff never gave up. They subpoenaed bank records and credit card statements to prove that my Husband had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of marital assets without my consent. My Husband was opposed to paying me alimony and adamantly refused to reimburse me for the monies. My Husband hired three different law firms during the divorce process but Attorney Ruggieri and her Associate, Caitlin Ly, never gave up. They stood by my side the entire time. We won the battle! In the end, I was awarded indefinite alimony and was credited hundreds of thousands of dollars. I also received the lion’s share of the marital estate. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri for anyone in need of a true advocate.
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Jo M
I cannot stress enough the importance of having an advocate that has your best interest in mind. Lisa is able to step in, find the facts and do the right thing. She does not allow the stall tactics or the non-sense that can come with custody issues. She was not only an advocate for me but for the best interest of my child. She is extremely dedicated to each case she takes on. She gets to the point and remains on track while keeping all other parties on track as well. Her dedication to each client is insurmountable. She has negotiation skills and is on point even in spur of the moment. She truly has a gift like no other! She is an absolute recommendation from me. I felt the need to update this review. Lisa has brought me through this process and helped to obtain my desired outcome. Throughout the entire process she helped me to remain on track and made the process as painless as possible. Lisa is truly a gift to anyone that utilizes her knowledge, experience, dedication and abilities!
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Kathy Borelli
For the past ten years, Lisa has stood by me through the good, the bad and the ugly. Lisa and her team handled my divorce and several post-divorce matters (modifications and contempts). As the mother of two teenage children, I know how frustrating and time-consuming the legal system can be which is why it is important to hire an attorney who you can trust and build a long-term relationship with. Lisa and her associate, Caitlin, have been tireless advocates on my behalf as my ex-Husband has tried repeatedly to reduce his child support and modify the parenting plan. While my Husband has hired (and fired) numerous attorneys over the past decade, I have come back to Lisa each and every time. Lisa never gives up and she provides clear, honest legal advice. I highly recommend Lisa and Caitlin for any family law matter. I refer them to all of my friends and family members.
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Lisa DiRuscio
The only regret I have about my experience with Attorney Ruggieri is that I should have hired her sooner. My twenty-one year marriage ended in a contentious divorce after numerous trips to the court house. I needed Lisa Ruggieri on my side, advocating for me right from the start. My first attorney didn’t get anywhere, and it cost me a fortune. I was referred to Lisa Ruggieri after my brother used her for his divorce, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. What a difference! Lisa knew exactly what needed to be done and finally brought closure to my case. Lisa and her staff are truly amazing. What impressed me the most was how organized Lisa and her staff were, and that they worked tirelessly to get the best possible result. I would highly recommend Lisa and her team to anyone going through a divorce, custody battle, or post-divorce issues.
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eugenia z
All of the online reviews of Attorney Lisa Ruggieri are true! If you need top-notch legal advice to land you on your feet post-divorce, I would highly recommend the Law Offices of Lisa Ruggieri. Lisa is very knowledgeable and draws a strong line around defending and protecting her clients. Lisa is upfront, wants what is best for you, and knows what will and will not be accepted in Court. Lisa and her team stood by me through a difficult and emotional divorce, including a custody and parenting battle and a relocation. Lisa advised me and guided me through each step of the way. She helped me weigh my options in order to secure the best possible outcome. We ultimately reached a global agreement without the necessity or expense of a trial. If I am ever in need of legal advice in the future, Lisa Ruggieri will be my first call.
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Dwight Griffith
Lisa and her team are exactly who you want on your side during any divorce. Lisa does not back down from a fight – she is tough, experienced, knowledgeable, and sensible. Married for twenty-one years with three children, divorce was a difficult and emotional process for me. Lisa steered me away from the emotions and kept the focus on negotiating and finalizing my divorce. She protected my interests and skillfully negotiated a complicated division of assets, which included irrevocable trusts and inheritance issues. Lisa was a zealous advocate on my behalf throughout the divorce process and mediation. Ultimately, after three days of mediation, she secured a fantastic outcome without the unnecessary expense and risk of a trial. Thank you for your great work!!!
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Kristin Hall
I worked with Lisa and her office to resolve a long overdue Custody agreement. I fully expected it to be a long drawn out experience. Upon meeting Lisa, she jumped into action and immediately drew up the appropriate paperwork, went to he courthouse the next day and the process was begun. She fully listened to my needs, and creatively drew up an agreement that met my requests, and allowed me to win my custody agreement without even having to go to court. Not only did that prevent me from having multiple hearings, it quickly and efficiently resolved the case. I also am receiving the remaining balance of my retainer!! I highly recommend Lisa to quickly and professionally handle any family court matter. The only regret I have is not working with her sooner!!