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During my divorce I worked with several attorneys, and Nathaniel Kaleefey was exceptional. From the beginning he was highly responsive, trustworthy, and brought a clear strategic focus to achieving meaningful outcomes. Nathaniel and his team—including Sean, Umberto, and others—worked relentlessly, were extremely organized, and approached the case with creativity and determination. Rather than waiting for developments, they were proactive in building the case, assembling a substantial amount of evidence in a short period of time that proved critical in court filings and the FOC memorandum. What stood out most was how collaborative and engaged the entire team was from day one. They brought energy, thoughtful strategy, and real tenacity to every step of the process. Nathaniel was not only an outstanding advocate, but also a trusted thought partner during a very challenging time. I would highly recommend him and his team to anyone looking for a skilled, strategic, and dedicated family law attorney

I want to share my experience about Nathaniel Kaleefey as my attorney. An outstanding attorney when it becomes about child custody and child support. He’s very trustworthy and responsive when it becomes about your situation. If you have any questions he will answer right away. I would like to point out to never lie or hide things from him because he will find out but it's always to work and care about you. He's brutally honest and from my experience it's not to bring you down but it's just the reality of life. He's very honest and doesn't hide anything from you. He works very hard on your case and doesn't hide anything from you. Always remember your timeline to explain every detail to him. Even the little things because he does care. I recommend him as a Family Lawyer. Nathaniel and his team (Sean and Umberto) care about your case and will explain every detail to you. When Nathaniel tells you that he cares and wants to work on your case BELIVE HIM!. It doesn't matter if it's the simplest thing they are there for you. Nathaniel Kaleefey doesn't play. He knows a lot of strategy's to work on your favor. I wouldn't wish anything but the best for him and his team. It was a good battle with my ex and he knows what I'm talking about but at the end it worked in my favor. Not on her favor. Thanks to Nathaniel and his team. At first I thought I was loosing my case but Nathaniel reassured me that this is going to work in my favor and I trusted him. Right now I'm with my daughter. She screams and laughs out of excitement with me. We are watching her movies. I feel like it's a dream because I never thought I will have this opportunity to be with her. But thanks to Nathaniel Kaleefey this happened. Blessings to him, his family and his team. I can't thank him enough!!! This is in Spanish: I want to share my experience with Nathaniel Kaleefey as my attorney. He is an exceptional attorney in child custody and support issues. He is very reliable and responsive to your situation. If you have any questions, he will answer them immediately. I would like to emphasize that he never lies to you or hides anything, because you will find out, but he is always focused on working and caring for you. He is brutally honest, and in my experience, he doesn't do it to discourage you; it's simply the reality of life. He is very honest and doesn't hide anything from you. He works very hard on your case and doesn't conceal anything. He always remembers his deadlines to explain every detail to you, even the smallest ones, because he cares. I recommend him as a family lawyer. Nathaniel and his team (Sean and Umberto) care about your case and will explain every detail to you. When Nathaniel tells you he cares and wants to work on your case, believe him! No matter how simple the thing, they are there for you. Nathaniel Kaleefey doesn't play games and is serious. He knows many strategies to work in your favor. I wish him and his team all the best. It was a good fight with my ex, and he knows what I'm talking about, but in the end, it benefited me, not her. Thanks to Nathaniel and his team. At first, I thought I was losing the case, but Nathaniel assured me it would work out in my favor, and I trusted him. Right now, I'm with my daughter. She's screaming and laughing with excitement. We're watching her movies. It feels like a dream because I never thought I'd have this opportunity to be with her. But thanks to Nathaniel Kaleefey, it happened. Blessings to him, his family, and his team. I can't thank him enough!

Nathaniel Kaleefy and his team are true advocates! Plus great work product, strong presence in court, thorough communication.

I want to commend Nathaniel J. Kaleefey, Attorney as legal counselor in family law. When my wife of 24 years wanted a separation, the last thing that I wanted to do was get advice from an attorney, yet I am so thankful that I did because from that very first consultation, as difficult as it was to hear, Nathaniel made me realize that I was allowing our children and myself to become unnecessarily hurt by the painful process of what would ultimately become a divorce. Nathaniel did not spare my feelings and he didn’t waste our time with sentimentality, rather he spoke clearly and strongly that, as difficult as it might have been for me, I needed to think about the children. What he said about the children had benefits to me as well, but what stands out the most in that first consultation (which will be forever seared in my brain) is how he spoke about making “first things first”. About a year after that consultation, (having taken the advice he gave me) I was in a good position to endure what unfortunately turned into a scorched earth campaign against me. In developing what would become the judgement of divorce (a legal decree that the judge signs ending the marriage), Nathaniel protected me not only from severe treatment (helping me avoid unnecessary exposure), but also, I came to find out, from significant harm in post-judgement proceedings, which, unhappily, became necessary. Unexpectedly it was necessary to be part of a post-judgement trial and Nathaniel spoke so expertly and so strongly as my advocate that I was actually a little afraid of him as he so persuasively contended with our legal opponents. As he advocated for me in the face of nasty and personal attacks against me, I genuinely felt like I was safe inside a fortified redoubt while my “attackers” withered under his knowledge of the law and his confident verbal offensive. I actually saw opposing counsel stutter to find her bearing from the force of his argument while the judge’s intense scrutiny did nothing to ease her bewilderment. Although Nathaniel had prepared me for the worst and we had the “receipts” of our reasonableness and good-faith, anyone witnessing that trial could not have come away with any other verdict than what the judge rendered. There was simply no answer to it. I am more convinced now than ever that the reason that he was so successful was that Nathaniel had his eyes on the ball, and from our first consultation to the post-judgement trial, literally years later, he never took his eyes off of that ball. One of the things I have so deeply learned from this experience was the value of a solid law firm in general, and a capable legal advocate in particular. Verspoor Waalkes PC had been recommended to me from good friends when it came time to plan the estate of my parents. Their efficacy and kindness in the process confirmed that we had been steered in the right direction. So when it came time to seek legal advice for myself personally, naturally they were the firm that I called. The reason that I want to recommend Nathaniel J. Kaleefey is not so much for his sake but for the sake of whoever is reading this. Nathaniel doesn’t need my recommendation. He will have plenty of work because there is a severe scarcity of ethical representation in family law. I am writing this for your sake. Don’t get an attorney that tells you everything you want to hear. Get one that tells you what you need to hear. Family law is filled with attorneys that see their clients chiefly as a source of revenue rather than as people who need their expertise and advocacy. Attorneys who have ultimately different goals than their clients cannot hope to represent those clients well, and, as was revealed by the attorney opposing us, may end up costing their clients many thousands of dollars to chase frivolous pursuits.

I’m really grateful for the support and wisdom I received from this legal team. They were trustworthy, responsive, and always took the time to explain things in a way I could understand. As someone unfamiliar with the legal process, that made a big difference. They laid out the pros and cons of each option clearly and helped me feel confident in the decisions I was making. The matter was resolved more quickly than I expected and with a GREAT RESULT (more than I thought I could obtain). Working with them has opened up new opportunities in my life. I truly felt like they believed in me and worked with me every step of the way.

Nathaniel and his team are true professionals. After wasting 8 months and plenty of cash with my first attorney and getting nowhere but deeper in trouble, I sought Nathaniel’s assistance with my divorce. His team were all business from the first moment. Very clearly skilled and obviously highly knowledgeable, they began ripping into my case like cheetahs chasing a gazelle! Methodical and precise like a well oiled machine they brought my case to a fair and equitable close in 2 months after basically starting from scratch. Even as I often became a bit passionate about the cause, Nathaniel was able to guide me back in the right direction and got me to focus on the big picture solution. I highly recommend Nathaniel and his team as they are consummate professionals. My only regret is not having been referred to him on day one. Thank you again, Nathaniel and his incredible team.

Ryan Huizenga at Verspoor Waalkes is very knowledgeable and helpful! My wife and I did estate planning with Ryan and he made the process very easy. He is also very thorough and makes sure that everything is taken care of with no stone unturned. I would highly recommend Verspoor Waalkes for estate planning.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Nathaniel is the guy to hire. I hired him. I hired him again for another issue. And I even referred him to a friend. Trustworthy? Check. Good collaborator? Check. Excellent results? Check. Efficient? Check. Responsive & proactive? Check. Knowledge of the law? Check. Wise in court? Check. Articulate and thorough? Check. A bunch of other stuff I don’t have time to list, too? Check. Listen, you are reading reviews because you have to make a tough choice. I get it. Save yourself some time and talk to Nathaniel first. You’ll see.

Navigating a divorce after 25 years of marriage was one of the most difficult experiences of my life and I am beyond grateful that I had Nathaniel Kaleefey and his remarkable team by my side. As someone who had never been through the divorce process before, I was overwhelmed, scared and uncertain about what to expect. From our very first meeting, Nathaniel immediately put me to ease. His genuine concern for my feelings, well-being and safety stood out and I could tell he sincerely cared about my case. Nathaniel is an exceptional listener and strategist. He helped me to focus on what mattered most and his experience and tenacity ensured a favorable outcome. Throughout the six-month process, Nathaniel's guidance was a steadying force. He approached my concerns with logic, compassion and even humor, which helped lighten the emotional burden. Recognizing my concerns about costs, he offered practical ways to reduce expenses by having me handle certain tasks. He was also incredibly respectful of my work schedule, making communication seamless and minimizing disruptions. After the case concluded, Nathaniel ensured all documents were filed promptly and even followed up to offer further assistance. His final words of gratitude and kindness were the perfect reflection of his character and professionalism. His team, including Umberto and Sean, were also exceptional and made me feel supported every step of the way. If you're facing the daunting process of divorce, I cannot recommend Nathaniel Kaleefey highly enough. He is not only a lawyer - he's a compassionate ally on one of life's hardest journeys.

I had the privilege of working with Nathaniel J. Kaleefey on my challenging child support modification case, and I couldn’t be more grateful for his deep understanding of the legal nuances and the trustworthiness he conveyed throughout the process. From the start, Nathaniel was incredibly responsive, which gave me confidence in the direction of my case. What truly impressed me was his ability to dive into the details quickly—within a day, we had a high-quality, well-crafted brief ready to go. His quick turnaround was remarkable. I always felt that my case was a priority to him, thanks to his attention to detail and clear communication, which reassured me every step of the way. If you’re looking for an attorney who will work tirelessly on your behalf, respond quickly, and deliver top-notch results, Nathaniel is the one to call. I’m beyond grateful for his help and would highly recommend him.