Client Testimonials

"Michelle helped modify multiple issues with my original divorce order. She was beyond professional, informational, prompt, available, and extremely caring. She also assisted in several matters that emerged between my ex wife and two daughters and had my daughters best interest sincerely at heart. After my case was complete she even called to check on how my daughters were doing. I highly recommended Michelle to anyone, she is absolutely a pleasure to work with."

"Brian was referred to me by a friend. He is very nice and easy to work with. He communicated with me in a timely fashion and was very responsive. He was the epitome of professionalism. He always looked out for my best interests, even when I didn't necessarily agree with him. He took a fresh approach to my situation, which I had gotten too emotional about. He has a great assistant who got my messages to him accurately and was patient throughout the process. His office seems to be professional and caring. I highly recommend Brian and his staff."

"Michelle's professionalism and knowledge outshines in the court room. She is extremely honest and very easy to work with. She kept me informed and was very prompt with returning e-mails and phone calls. Even after my case was complete she kept in contact to make sure things were going smoothly. She's a passionate and trustworthy attorney to have on your side. I've referred Michelle to a few friends and they have equally loved her!"

"Brian was an excellent advisor that kept me informed every step of the way through my divorce. He was always professional and very straight forward. Given the nature of my case, he helped me close my case out within 3 months! (Although I've been told that this isn't typical) Brian kept the fees fair and also gave me a fair agreement with my ex-wife while also keeping in mind my rights as a father. I hope I never have to do it again... however, if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't think twice about using Brian again."

"My ex-wife and I wound up in court twice, working to resolve custody and support issues. Michelle Dahlquist guided me through both of these cases, and I can't imagine having any other attorney at my side. She is creative and professional even in the most challenging moments, always acting with my daughter's best interests at heart. Thanks to her counsel, I now have greater access to the child I love, and a more predictable arrangement with that child's mother.
I trust and respect Michelle so much that when she switched law firms, I moved with her to the new firm. Whenever I learn that someone else needs a family attorney, I recommend Michelle. I just can't say enough!"

"I have had Mr. Nigohosian handle several matters over the years. Every case has been handled with extreme professionalism. With "trust" being something hard to find these days I would have absolutely no issues trusting any case in his hands. He recently handled a case that was very sensitive for our family and from beginning meetings, to final court appearances and closure Mr. Nigohosian was honestly "the reason" things ended up well. The words "attorney" and "trust" are not often used together but I would definitely put Mr. Nigohosian on the top of the integrity scale. Highly recommend him as an attorney but even more as a "guide" through some difficult issues."

"I went through an complex divorce which basically left me with very little if any visitation. I was given Michelle's information from a friend who had used her previously and highly recommended her. I immediately contacted her and she got the ball rolling. Michelle embodies every sense of what it means to be an attorney. Our fight was long but she succeeded where my previous attorney had miserably failed me. She was on my side every step of the way and knowing that she was there made the process that much easier. Michelle always kept me updated on the latest in the case, she encouraged me to think outside of the box and she provided extremely insightful knowledge of the law which put my concerns at ease. We were able to get full visitation rights and now my son comes over every day to see me thanks to Michelle. I can't say enough great things about her and her ethics. Her determination at times I think actually fueled my own. Michelle you are an amazing attorney and my family can't thank you enough."

"I can not say enough about Brian. I had two other lawyers and was really confused when I went to see Brian. I was getting divorce and there where properties and companies involved. He told me exactly what we needed to do and in the order in which we needed to do it. When I left his office I knew exactly what I had to do and what he was going to do. I walked out of his office for the first time confident that I had found the right lawyer. I never felt rushed with Brian he answered all of my questions and never made me feel like I had asked a question that didn't need to be asked. His office staff from the receptionist to his legal assistant were always so friendly and helpful. I never had a problem getting a hold of Brian when I left a message and I always received a phone call back. I was very impress with Brian at the second visit. As we sat down at the conference table he knew and remembered everything we had discussed at our first meeting. Which was a lot. There were many many pieces to my divorce . I never had to remind him of anything so I didn't have that fear he would forget something or leave something out. Everything Brian said he would have done by the next time we meet he had done. I knew when Brian had to talk with my husbands lawyer or the Judge he knew all of the facts about the case. Brian always made sure the case was moving. I always felt like Brian was looking out for my best interest. I trusted Brian and I am so glad I did. I hope none of my family or friends have to go through a divorce but if they do I have the lawyer for them."

"I would recommend Michelle Dahlquist to anyone that I know. She was professional, sweet, and fought for everything that I asked for. Thanks Michelle!"

"Mr. Nigohosian came to the rescue when my last attorney was failing me. I was loosing everything due to a vindictive ex-wife. A huge thank you to Mr. Nigohosian for flying in with his cape, his vast knowledge of the law, his professionalism, his understanding and his wisdom. I feel confident knowing he is on my side and ready to defend me. He's been there for me several times now and I've come out on top. He's helped me move on with my life in a very positive direction."

"I have had the honor to have Michelle Dahlquist represent me in my divorce case. My case was rather unique and difficult. Upon each arrival, Michelle arrived in a very professional manner and professional dress attire. She took time to explain some of the possible outcomes of my case including the good and bad. I understood were I stood in my case and understood to worse possible outcome. Michelle brought my whole file with her (about 6 inches thick, labeled and organized) and had notes on every aspect she would be bring up to the judge and the other attorney. She was by far more prepared then the other attorney and well spoken with confidence and respect to all parties involved. My case definitely got the best possible outcome. The judge really took a liking to my attorney and my case because of how calm and organized Michelle was. The best feeling you can received when working with the best professional is when you win and when the security officer on your way out says you have a great attorney, “WOW”..! On top of this, other people started to come up to her to ask her for her opinion and to congratulate her on a job well done. Thank you so much and I will always refer you to everyone I know!!!"

"Brian Nigohosian has been my divorce attorney for nearly 8 years. He is definitely a no-nonsense attorney, who has worked tirelessly for me and my children. Brian is straight-forward and tenacious, and he was successful in ensuring that my children and I were protected during my divorce. Sadly, my ex and I have gone back to court a couple of times throughout the last 8 years, and every time, Brian is successful in achieving what is best for my family, both financially and with my parenting agreement. If you're reading this review, then you know how emotionally exhausting this process can be. Brian never failed to make me feel that he was in control, and he encouraged me to allow him to do what he does best--WIN, and achieve results.
I highly recommend Brian, and strongly disagree with the aforementioned reviews that suggest that he favors males or that he thinks less of women. He works for his client, regardless of gender (I have a very close male friend who used Brian to achieve a superb outcome, as well). if you need a great lawyer--you just found one."

"Michelle Dahlquist did a tremendous job in representing me in my divorce. She provided wise and timely advice at every step in the process. I could not have had better legal counsel and recommend her highly."

"Brian Nigohosian started out as my lawyer and became a true friend! He is an excellent advisor, professional, no-nonsense/ straightforward lawyer and intimidating to the apposing counsel because he knows his stuff and is well respected in the community. I trusted him and he delivered on everything that I asked for in the settlement. My biggest concern was my son and he pushed to have child custody agreed upon/implemented first before financials to limit the bargaining power my now ex-husband would have. Brian knew my case and the type of man I was divorcing and strategically played my ex-husband and cut him off at every turn. When my divorce was final even by ex-husband had to admit how great of a job Brian did. Thank you Brian for getting me through one of the toughest times in my life. I couldn't have done it without your support and the empowerment you gave me throughout the process. I highly recommend Brian Nigohosian!!"

"Ms. Dahlquist provided excellent support throughout the process. She was thorough and kept me informed of each detail and request that required. She prepared me for the process and made sure all of my questions were answered. Very professional."

"I was nearing career retirement and needed legal representation related to the termination of maintenance to my ex-wife. I learned of Michelle through a highly positive personal referral, and retained her services. She was on top of the situation from the start: from the timing of the initial filing, through the maze of red tape, right to the end of the process Michelle was professional, efficient, and displayed an unerring sense of the right way to handle each argument. I could not be more satisfied with her services or the outcome. I also want to commend the outstanding support staff working with Michelle. Each one displayed the same kind of professionalism one hopes to find in a legal team."

"Michelle is extremely professional and thorough. She was very calm and communicative during the whole process, which was reassuring to me at a very high-stress time. She was organized and efficient, which kept my costs to a minimum. There are no words to describe the gratitude I have for the excellent work she has done."

"Michelle was brilliant! I requested that we handle the case as conservatively as possible with regard to legal fees and strategy. My wife was very emotional and I was concerned that we would waste all of our assets battling it out. Michelle represented my interests efficiently and expertly. She came highly recommended and she delivered as advertised."

"I interviewed several attorneys and knew the minute I met Michelle that I wanted her to represent me. She was professional yet very approachable and easy to talk to. Her guidance through my divorce journey was greatly appreciated. She is not only an exceptional attorney, but an exceptional person. Thanks Michelle!!"

"Michelle was really great to work with during my divorce. She was very knowledgeable with navigating such a difficult experience. She was very timely with responding to emails and was always willing to speak over the phone if I had further concerns that couldn't be addressed through email. I felt like Michelle was very fair throughout the process and was able to realistically explain pros and cons of every decision, even down to various wording in documents. I would highly recommend Michelle for anyone looking for an attorney."

"Michelle navigated me through my divorce with extreme professionalism. At the same time, she was very understanding and compassionate towards my situation as I went through something as painful as a divorce."

"Michelle had recently represented me in a divorce case and although it was a tough time in my life, Michelle's demeanor and professionalism made what I was going through much easier. Michelle was always punctual, professional, and I felt always had my best interests in mind. Michelle was very personable, but at the same time honest at the times where I may have been off-base. I wanted a lawyer that was honest, easy to talk to, professional, and smart. Michelle was all of those things. Compared to my wife's lawyer, who was condescending, sarcastic, and flippant, Michelle was not into games, name-calling, or lying. Finding a lawyer can be tough and I felt however bad my life decisions were up until that point I feel that made the right decision with Michelle. Do not hesitate to use Michelle in any situation as my case was fairly complicated and she knew the laws, strategies, and system to help me maximize the result. From a financial standpoint, Michelle was no more expensive than other lawyers and her billing was fair. I never felt she racked up hours without any kind of result, email, or phone call. In summary, if you are looking for a straight forward lawyer that is professional, approachable, and smart, Michelle is a great pick."

"Michelle was a caring, compassionate, and understanding person throughout the entire process. I could not have made a better choice. I highly recommend her."

"Great person to work with through this rough time. Michelle was always very helpful, understanding, & knowledgeable while I was going through my divorce."

"Friendly and efficient service. Michelle did a great job taking what I needed and getting it put to paper. We had efficient meetings that resulted in reasonable costs. I felt confident when we went to court that everything would go smoothly and it did."

"Michelle Dahlquist is the best attorney I ever had represent me. (I had a total of 5.) She is very efficient, professional, friendly, honest, and knows exactly what she needs to get the job done. She was respected by the judge, always appeared in court on time and with a confident and respectful demeanor. I truly recommend her if you are looking for the best representation and for an attorney you can trust to fight for your best interest. She went over and above what I had anticipated."

"Ms. Dahlquist is truly a professional attorney and extremely knowledgeable. Everything she did was fully explained to me before she took any action. Although my divorce ended years ago, there was much confusion with the way my pension was divided. Because of her careful research and experience, I finally got the representation needed. She restored my confidence in the legal system that seldom sides with the husbands."

"Michelle did exactly what I was looking for. During our initial phone call and consultation she knew the timeline I was looking for and she met that expectation and got it done sooner! She listened to every request and always responded within a reasonable time. Her professionalism is the best! Even on the day of the divorce as much as I was excited to get it over with she knew how hard it was going to be and she stood right by my side and made sure I was ready and she eased my nerves! Thank you Michelle for guiding me and keeping me focused during my divorce you are awesome! Anyone that I know who would need her professional service I will make sure to pass her name and contact information along."

"Michelle was all business from the get go. She knew what I wanted out of my divorce and how to get it. Michelle was always spot on with her advice and what would be best for me. You won't be sorry with Michelle. I have recommended her already to a few friends, and I highly recommend her to you."

"When I decided I needed to find a divorce attorney, I researched highly rated ones in my area. I met with a couple attorneys and after meeting Michelle, I knew she was the perfect fit for me. I only got to the lobby and turned back into her office and told her that she was hired. My divorce (like most) was complicated and from the start, Michelle was understanding and listened to all my questions and concerns and she offered excellent advice. She took the time and answered all my questions and really put herself in my shoes to help me make the best decisions for myself and my young children. I noticed that Michelle is also very respected in the court room and with her peers. When my divorce was almost final and things were getting more complicated, she stood up for me when I couldn't. When anyone goes through divorce, it is very emotional and Michelle always understood that and helped guide me in the right direction. Michelle is trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable, kind and loyal to her clients and I will definitely recommend her to others."

"Michelle did exactly what I was looking for. During our initial phone call and consultation she knew the timeline I was looking for and she met that expectation and got it done sooner! She listened to every request and always responded within a reasonable time. Her professionalism is the best! Even on the day of the divorce as much as I was excited to get it over with she knew how hard it was going to be and she stood right by my side and made sure I was ready and she eased my nerves! Thank you Michelle for guiding me and keeping me focused during my divorce you are awesome! Anyone that I know who would need her professional service I will make sure to pass her name and contact information along."

"Michelle Is Who You Want To Represent You! Upon receiving the news my ex would be filing for divorce I had met with a few lawyers and immediately felt Michelle was best suited to help me! Her experience and genuine caring nature from day 1 made me feel that I would be more than taken care of. She understood my situation, listened to my desired outcome and made it happen in a very quick timeframe! Her professionalism, quick response times and willingness to talk or email at any time greatly helped make this emotional, first time process for me as best as it could be! I would HIGHLY recommend Michelle (and so would my ex as he has already referred her to some of his family members haha!)"

"I agree with the other reviews, Michelle Dahlquist is the best divorce attorney in town! I was very impressed after reading the numerous excellent reviews from Michelle’s former clients. After having a consultation with Michelle, I knew I wanted her to represent me. She is an extremely skilled attorney with a wide range of abilities. The combination of her intellect, communication skills, determination, poise, integrity and professionalism sets her apart from the other attorneys I considered. Divorce matters are very complex but she didn’t miss anything and was very detail oriented and always focused on all aspect of the case over the years I worked with her. I was impressed by her crystal clear thought process and her ability to remember details and facts she read months ago. She has strong analytical abilities, and always knew what was relevant and what wasn’t relevant. She has excellent timing and always knew what to say and when to say it. She also has excellent writing abilities, works very efficiently, and was always punctual. She worked extremely well under pressure and always remained calm, cool, and collected. She was confident and fearless. Some attorneys said they were strong collaborators, some said they were fierce litigators, but Michelle is excellent at both. If you are looking for a divorce attorney, I would encourage you to schedule a consultation with Michelle and go over your case and your questions/concerns with her. You’ll see why you’ll want her to represent you too, and you’ll see why all these numerous excellent reviews are an accurate description of how skilled of an attorney she is. I also have a lot of respect for her partner Brian, who is an amazing attorney as well. Michelle and Brian run a first class law firm with a wonderful support staff that does very accurate work. I feel blessed that I met such a fine group of people to represent me during my divorce."

"I was referred to Ms. Dahlquist through a friend. We had our initial call and I immediately knew she was the one I wanted to work with. Ms. Dahlquist is very personable, knowledgeable and was able to help me talk through lots of different options regarding my specific case. She and her office were very efficient and quick to respond to any of my calls or emails. A couple months after the case was closed, I had another question come up and I was very quickly responded to. I highly recommend Ms. Dahlquist."

"I have been working with Michelle for the past 5 years since i filed for divorce the very first time .As the process was long and complicated I always felt safe because she was guiding me trough every step and we overcome every challenge than we faced . I did recommend Mrs Dahlquist to many of my friend who needed to go trough a divorce process as I wanted the best for them. A lawyer who always fight for your rights and get the best for you . As painful as it is ,with her you feel strong and safe . Highly recommend Mrs Dahlquist for anyone who are going troughs divorce. Know your rights, know how the process goes and having trustworthy lawyer guide you trough."

"Michelle is terrific. She helped me navigate a very tricky scenario where post divorce I was continually being taken back to court. She was able to work with effectively and efficiently through trials to not only get the court to dismiss numerous charges, but to also rule in my favor to help me maintain near full custody. There was never a moment that I felt like I was out-lawyered or outwitted. She will continue to be my go to and I highly recommend her for anyone dealing with a complex custody matter or even someone wanting to keep a divorce amicable, but ensuring that the result is balanced and fair. Highly recommended."

"Michelle has supported me in managing my post-divorce litigation for the past 3 years. She has demonstrated excellent legal prowess in thwarting multiple challenges to my MSA by my ex-wife. Michelle has been very responsive to phone and email inquiries and takes the time to listen to my concerns and explain the benefits / risks of different potential courses of action relative to the issue at hand. She breaks the stereotype of a 'typical lawyer' by showing empathy and general concern for what can be very stressful and challenging circumstances."

"My case involved extremely complex issues of same-sex parentage, child support, and parenting time over the course of 6 years. In a legal landscape where same-sex parenting protections are far from straightforward or adequate, Michelle Dahlquist refused to accept outdated statutes. She advocated for my son and me with integrity, creativity, and fierceness. Her ability to be strategic and plan for opposing counsel's next move is exceptional. While other attorneys react, Ms. Dahlquist anticipates. While other attorneys can be performative and loud, Ms. Dahlquist's quiet calm commands respect in the courtroom. Her esteemed reputation among judges and fellow attorneys is unmistakable. She is meticulous and grounded, responsive and empathetic. Throughout this emotionally exhausting and deeply personal process, Michelle was steady and reassuring. I cannot recommend her enough. She quite literally transformed our lives in the best ways, and I am forever grateful I hired her as my attorney."

"I had been in divorce court for nearly a year when Michelle Dahlquist stepped in to rescue me! It had been a year of court cancellations and continuances by my ex-husband, the petitioner, and his representation. At my complimentary consultation with Michelle, she immediately recognized that my ex-husband's retirement had marital value to me. Michelle took a proactive approach by meticulously analyzing all financial records and identifying areas overlooked by previous counsel. She focused on my ex-husband's 401 (k), leveraging her family law expertise to effectively argue the marital value. Her strategy included engaging a financial expert to strengthen my case and ensure the Court recognized my rightful share. In less than a year, Michelle proved to the Court the marriage value of his 401K, resulting in my receiving 50% of what was truly due to me. Michelle was empathetic and understanding, especially as a senior woman in the midst of a highly challenging life stage. She was professional with the opposing team, but was sure-footed and victorious! Thank you, Michelle."

"Michelle is a dedicated professional with excellent communication and organizational skills. I would not have survived my difficult custody suit without her guidance and sage advice. "