Clemens Warren Pinkerton Siems

This review is for Tamatha Clemens, whom I retained to assist me in my spousal support modification case. I signed a very one-sided settlement agreement after a long-term marriage (over 10 years), which put me on the hook for potential lifetime spousal support. After years of paying a a large percentage of my income, I consulted various lawyers to see if there was any way to modify or buy-out the settlement. My case looked dire and I received some very disheartening opinions from multiple prominent attorneys, who basically told me I was an idiot for signing the agreement in the first place and to just give up. Luckily, one of them referred me to Tamatha. He said, "I think you’re screwed, but see what Tamatha has to say." I prepared a written summary of my case and my thoughts about bringing my ex to the table to negotiate. Tamatha actually took the time to read through the summary, unlike the other attorneys, and provided honest feedback. She said I had a case, but was up front about the range of potential outcomes from best to worst and didn’t sugar coat anything just to try and bring in more business. She set the appropriate expectations and promised to look after the progress and costs, and to raise a flag if it looked like I should just bow out. Let me fast-forward to the ending. What Tamatha didn’t tell me was that she has some kind of legal super powers. Things started slowly, but she was able to bring my ex and her lawyer to the bargaining table and work out a fair buy-out settlement for both of us. She did it in such a way that avoided any noise or drama. Everything was very professional and courteous between us and my ex and her attorney. Today, I have a new lease on life, with the freedom to pursue more fulfilling work without as much concern over money, and to perhaps even be able to retire someday, which would have been very difficult under my previous circumstances. I have to thank my ex, of course, for being willing to come to the bargaining table. But I give all credit to Tamatha and her sky-high EQ and legal expertise for producing such a positive ending for all. Divorce is terrible and I don’t wish it on anyone. If you’re going through it right now, you have my sympathy. I had a miracle outcome in my case thanks to many different factors, and it would be unrealistic to think that Tamatha could help everyone. That said, In my book, she is the greatest of all time! Knowing what I know now, if I had to do it all over again, I would have come to Tamatha to handle my divorce on day one. Hiring her then could have saved me from many years of unnecessary anxiety and financial uncertainty. Thank you again, Tamatha!

Do Not Recommend: Attorney Kyle Siems - Critical Error in Child Support Advice I am writing this review on behalf of my fiancé, whom Attorney Kyle Siems represented for several years in a family law matter. I was present for numerous meetings and can attest to the advice given regarding one of the most critical and concerning issues: child support modification and arrears. The Primary Issue: Advising to "Wait" on Child Support Modification We repeatedly brought up the need to formally modify child support and apply necessary credits during his representation. Mr. Siems consistently advised my fiancé to wait, stating that these issues would be resolved "at trial" and would be considered "without prejudice" or "retroactive." This advice was fundamentally flawed and led directly to severe financial complications. The trial never occurred. Immediately after we recused Mr. Siems (at his request because the money ran out) opposing counsel moved ex parte to remove the trial date and subsequently filed arrears through DCSS (Department of Child Support Services). This inaction and poor advice resulted in years of interest accruing and a false debt being established, despite the actual support balance potentially being owed to my fiancé. We are now engaged in a time consuming and complex De Novo hearing to unwind these arrears, partially because a commissioner failed to review timely filed evidence, accepting the opposing party's FL 420s as fact. I strongly recommend that any parent facing child support issues utilize the Family Law Facilitator's office. When we sought their guidance, the supervising facilitator, Roman, expressed significant concern regarding the advice to ever "wait" to formally address and correct child support imbalances. This consultation confirmed our worry that Mr. Siems's recommendation was highly unconventional and detrimental. It is deeply disappointing to reflect on the immense amount of money, time, and trust we invested in Mr. Siems representation, only to be left with a major, self-created child support problem that continues to require legal intervention. Given the hundreds of thousands of dollars paid, we believe that an ethical and considerate response would be for Mr. Siems to assist in sorting out the resulting financial dilemma he created with poor advise to wait. Instead, he completely ignored follow-up emails asking for clarification and assistance with the complicated stipulations he drafted that contributed to these credit application difficulties. I do not recommend Kyle Siems, particularly in matters involving child support. Do not gamble on the idea that support issues will simply "sort themselves out at trial." They must be addressed immediately and proactively. Kyle, please do the right thing and help. You are the only attorney who was on the case who can present what we have to the judge to help unwind this and get Brian's credits applied. I know you care (or claimed to at the time). Please make it right.

I highly recommend Sarah Pinkerton as a family law attorney. She was referred to me after masterfully handling a difficult, contentious case, and she lived up to her stellar reputation. As a detail-oriented client, I was impressed by her meticulous preparation and expertise. Sarah is experienced, sharp, and unshakable. She maintained excellent communication throughout the process, always responded promptly to my questions, and handled my court appearances in person. Her well-crafted court documents and ability to anticipate outcomes were exceptional. She took the time to understand my specific needs and priorities, which made a significant difference. For a complex family law case you need an attorney who is both a strategist and a trusted partner—and Sarah Pinkerton is both.

I can’t even begin to thank this firm and more specifically Shelby for her incredible legal guidance and support throughout an extremely high conflict custody dispute. The results she was able to obtain for me, with the backing of her wonderful team, were absolutely incredible and justice was finally served in what was a pretty wild set of circumstances. If you’re in need of legal counsel and guidance in family law, I cannot recommend this firm more!

Sarah Pinkerton was referred to me by a respected friend and I am glad I retained her. Sarah served as my attorney throughout my divorce and she was responsive, professional and very skilled. Among Sarah's qualifications I experienced: • she has deep knowledge of family law • she gives expert counsel to her client • she acts swiftly on wishes of her client • she engages in ethical practices and is thoroughly prepared for meetings and court appearances • she interacts productively with opposing counsel • she presents her clients with multiple options for steps forward I especially appreciated Sarah's compassion before and after challenging interactions with my former spouse. She suggested options for next steps without judgement about my choices and helped me identify opportunities to protect my child from exposure to unnecessary drama. Additionally, Sarah's administrative assistant was also highly professional and helped to make the documentation parts of the process manageable. If I had occasion to hire a family law attorney again, I would call on Sarah without hesitation.

I can't say enough good things about Sarah Pinkerton. She works tirelessly for her clients, with professionalism, brains, kindness, and tenacity. After my experience, I recommended her to friends who say they had the exact same positive interaction. She's a level head in situations that are chaotic, she cares about children, and she's the most prepared lawyer I've ever been around or witnessed in a courtroom. Don't take my word for it. I once saw a courtroom bailiff follow her out of court after a victory and approach her to say that if he ever has to hire a divorce lawyer, he's calling her. And that man listens to cases and lawyers all day, everyday for a living. She knows her cases better than her own clients (she must have a photographic memory). She's wildly organized and respectful of time and billing while doing what she has to to fight for what is right. She empowers her clients to make their own (informed) decisions and she supports them in those decisions. There's trust there that I haven't experienced with most other lawyers. I have always felt incredibly protected by Sarah and I'm grateful for all her hard work and dedication to so many lives other than her own. Hiring Sarah is be the best possible scenario in what I imagine is a terrible situation. Is it possible to miss your lawyer? I think so!

I am a former client of Kyle Siems. I have nothing but great things to say about how Kyle handled my case as well as how he treated me and my family. I know he is a busy guy but always had time to answer questions and deal with situations that were really stressful for me. Obviously, he would have a ton a clients in the same boat, but I never felt like he was rushing me or that other people were more important. His expertise in the courtroom was also amazing. I sat back in amazement on how well he could dismantle the arguments or accusations of the other side. He always looked and acted in control and was very professional without being snarky like opposing counsel was. I was always left feeling calm, like everything was in control. One of the things that I appreciated the most was his honesty. He never tried to tell me what I wanted to hear, rather, he would tell me exactly how things should and would go depending on the facts of the case. I have recommended him multiple times to others and will continue to do so. He is an outstanding and trustworthy individual. Kyle is a good person on top of being an amazing attorney!