Phil McLeod profiles himself as a “Collaborative Attorney”…but he”s had to be so much more than that for me.

Let me begin this review by saying that I was married to an attorney for a number of years..and as a result my divorce was complex, difficult…and drawn out….Phil overcame every obstacle. He responded to every challenge with calmness, persistence and professionalism.

The divorce and resulting settlement has changed my life in a most positive way, simply because Phil wouldn’t walk away until I received what he felt was a fair and a proper settlement.

Like many of my friends.. my opinion about attorneys hasn’t been positive…but Phil McLeod has forever changed my mind… He’s a genuine credit to his profession.

A special shout out to his legal assistant of more than 30 years…Marge…"from the bottom of my heart Marge..thank you”.

And to Phil McLeod…. from the bottom of my heart...thank you for all.

Put forth very little effort. It was necessary to continually follow-up because he seemed otherwise distracted. He put forth the bare minimum effort to seemingly avoid malpractice but showed no inclination to, you know, give advice. When queried, he tended toward the "well, you never know" and "you can't predict these things". So then I would need to further inquire with "then tell me in your experience..." and "surely you at least have a better idea of the reasonable possibilities...". He seemed to be absurdly disinclined to offer what one might call "a professional opinion." I realize attorneys need to be careful with their words but this gent goes beyond that to where it is obvious he would rather not be bothered. When questioned, he tends toward the defensive and becomes snappish. Go elsewhere if you seek involved, considerate advice. If you like a lawyer with experience but with minimal assertiveness, this is your guy.

He was very helpful in helping me get back child support. It was very expensive, but fortunately I did not have to go to court and he accepts monthly payments after the first initial retainer. The only thing I did not like is that any communication with him, cost me and he also charged me for my ex-husband calling him. When I first contacted him by phone, he also did not let me know he was going to charge me for that. But other than that he is a good attorney who was recommended to me.

In a time of emotional distress, he was very calm and helpful.