McCarthy Family Law

Edina Strum engages in unnecessarily protracted and vexatious litigation, prioritizing billable hours over efficient case resolution. She frequently pursues immaterial issues, resulting in expanded hearings and prolonged judicial proceedings. Her courtroom demeanor appears hostile and abrasive, and her advocacy often seems unreasonably adversarial and overly emotional/enmeshed with clients. In my experience, retaining her may lead to significant delay, heightened conflict, and substantial financial expenditure rather than timely and effective resolution. For these reasons, and many others, I do not recommend this attorney. There is a reason this attorney has not been appointed as judge (not for lack of trying on her part). * Follow up...Potential clients should know that Edina Strum has n

I do not recommend Edina Strum. She engages in parental alienation and will do anything to keep litigation going. Her only concern appears to be billable hours. She has a nasty reputation with both judges and her colleagues. If your goal is to protect your children (and their generational wealth), I do not recommend hiring this attorney.

We have been represented by Alejandra Gerardo for the past year and a half, and I truly can’t say enough good things about the experience. Ale has been absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She not only provided expert legal guidance, but also approached every situation with empathy, professionalism, and genuine care. Ale consistently provided representation in the way that we wanted and needed to be represented — with strength, respect, and understanding. She was always prompt and reliable in her communication, responding quickly to any outreach and making sure we were never left in the dark. She took the time to really listen and made us feel heard and supported every step of the way. She has excellent organization skills and is comprehensive in her knowledge! Even when di

It is with great gratitude and honor that I write this review. From my consultation to the finalization of my divorce McCarthy Law Firm has been a life-saver for me. Specifically, Esther Brilliant. Esther is hands-down the absolute greatest! She has been a constant advocate for me and never backs down. She is reasonable and listens. She has navigated my divorce with grace and consistency. She is extremely knowledgeable and knows the ins-and-outs of it all. She is thorough and her expertise shows. I keep telling people that working with her is the best money I have ever spent. If you need someone to go to bat for you - choose Esther, every time!!

Alejandra Gerardo provided me with excellent , professional representation throughout my divorce process . All of the staff was kind and courteous in all dealings. I highly recommend this law firm .