Phillips & Gemignani

I'm a retired Navy SEAL and former Deputy Sheriff, I had a very negative experience with Phillips & Gemignani, LLC. I used them for mediation, but it felt completely one sided in favor of my ex-wife. The process lacked fairness and balance, and I didn’t feel heard or supported. Mediation is supposed to be neutral, but that wasn’t my experience at all. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone looking for a fair and impartial mediator.

Cheryl Gemignani's mediation tactics were a complete failure for my case. Her element of surprise was more of a temporary stun. We thought we had an agreement only to have it backfire the next day when my wife had time to think more about it. We could have had much greater success knowing and preparing for the other's position prior to mediation. Thousands of dollars were wasted. We now sit 3 months later with no progress.

my post judgement divorce proceedings. It was a relocation case. She met with my son for one hour and spoke with me for about two hours, only once in person. She neglected to follow up with any of my family or my son's teacher, but thought it was appropriate to meet my son at my ex husband's parents' home where she was introduced as a "family friend". She admitted to giving my ex legal advice about our case. She also had personal ties to his girlfriend's family which she neglected to disclose. Cheryl essentially watched from the sidelines while a long and costly trial went on and made a weak multiple choice recommendation. Her "report" was flimsy and full of errors and was not submitted to me or my attorney until less than 5 minutes before the verdict was made. Further proof of her bias and unprofessionalism, she referred to me as "June Cleaver" during her cross examination. I am still not sure what was meant by that other than to show complete disrespect and disdain for stay home moms. By the way, I only took off 6 months after having my child. I have a Master's Degree and have always worked part time. If you are even thinking of hiring this person, please take the time to contact me. I will gladly share my 6 page complaint to the WI Bar Association.

I had an appointment with Corey Monitho, and when I showed up (on-time) I was told he got delayed at court. When I asked if he would be calling me to reschedule, I was told no, that I would have to call him to reschedule. So I never called back. I'm glad I didn't spend any $$ here, but I wish they had been more professional.

Corey did amazing. He answered all of our questions and then some. He gave 100% and had to do a lot work for our case and we are very happy with the outcome. Thank you Corey from the bottom of our hearts.

Michelle and the staff were always so caring yet very professional. I felt like I could talk to them at any time. Quick to respond and so supportive.

Michelle and team give 110% and it's an amazing feeling that I don't have to worry and have people that will fight.