Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.

Not only did I feel like I entered another world when I first met Elyse Margolin - I did enter another world. This firm was radically different. Elyse was my 3rd attorney in a very complicated contentious divorce. She completely understood the issues immediately, had no problem grasping the twists and turns and contortions that had been going on. She was kind, warm and supportive, quick, smart, effective. She and her staff jumped in full steam and were personally invested, determined not to let any of the many balls drop. That was 12 years ago. I am forever grateful to have her as my attorney. My friends are always in awe when they hear how much she has done for me. Recently I contacted her to help me with defaulted support payments. Again, she quickly responded and worked tirelessly to find a solution to a very complex and unusual set of issues. As a client, I felt cared for, listened to, understood. I appreciated that she was very clear, straightforward and honest about what we had to deal with. She had an unique ability to handle many things thrown at her at once and also to meticulously focus on very complicated aspects of legal procedures. She researched, strategized and represented me with finesse and with a remarkable memory of the numerous details. She adjusted her fierce defense of my case according to different circumstances/people. She could calmly resolve issues, but when necessary, you never saw anyone fight harder. She kept an eye on the ball and was prepared to close down any red herrings opposing counsel threw our way. She also has connections to very competent, personable, outside professionals to assist when needed. Over the years, I witnessed her behave with respect and integrity toward many lawyers, judges, court staff, baristas, including the homeless who greeted her outside the courthouse. I was always proud to have her as my counsel. It was an enormous relief for me to receive the level of expertise along with genuine concern for me and my children during the most stressful time of my life. Elyse, along with Shana, Tess, NIcole and her dedicated staff truly kept my ship steady. If you are looking for traditional legal counsel, where every moment is calculated and you dare not send off yet another reminder email, for the cost of it— then I do not recommend this firm. This firm is radically different. Elyse is simply cut from a different cloth. You won’t be disappointed.

Ms. Margolin represented my sister and I on a TRO and it was amazing how well she defended us. She got the case dismissed as soon as she finished cross examining the claimants' witnesses. She was very professional and at the same time extremely caring for her clients always available to respond to all of our concerns. She was very well prepared for the hearing and destroyed the opposite counsel, accuser and their witnesses of their false claims, always with respect and professionally. She definitely studied our case in detail, knows the law and is very experience in court. I will strongly recommend her for any law issue. She also has an incredible supporting team, Nicole was also superb on everything

Ms. Margolin was hired to represent me and my brother on a civil harassment restraining order case. She won the case. The request of a TRO was one among other actions by a future neighbor that is trying to stop construction of our retirement home. I was served in Lincoln, NE where I live and work, and given almost no time to respond or come to LA for the hearing. I contacted Ms. Margolin's office and they were back to me within 30 minutes. Ms. Margolin attended the first hearing for me and requested a continuation so that we could argue the case and so that I could arrange my schedule and fly to LA to participate. We communicated without any delays during four months until the hearing date. During this time she prepared the case, requested all documentation necessary, and continuously communicated with us. She was very realistic at requesting the necessary court time for the case given all the material and witnesses, which was not easy given that the plaintiff's counsel was pressing for the contrary. We met a number of times in her office to discuss and support her in preparing the case but these discussions pale relative to her preparation in court, her quickness and her ability to synthesize, structure and connect all information while on her feet (literally) in court. Her assertiveness in court is based on solid legal foundations as was evidenced by the times the judge sustained her objections. Her instincts and manners in court are also evident in the way she adjusted her cross examination tone to the different witnesses and in her exchanges with the judge and the opposite counsel. She is able to change strategies on the moment and in fact requested dismissal of our case at the end of the first day of hearing (she had requested 3 days) that is when the plaintiff presentation finished and before the defense presented our case. Even though she was prepared for 3 days of hearing, she saw an opportunity to finish this earlier and requested dismissal. The judge dismissed the cases with a reprimand to the plaintiff for misuse of public funds. Ms. Margolin is a superb lawyer and she does it all with professionalism and a high dose of humanity.

Elyse was great in dealing with my ex-wife's attorney. She put my case together perfectly and I felt she had a great understanding of the issues. She and her team members were great at communicating with me and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. The other side caved in after 17 months of litigation. I would highly recommend Elyse if you need a family law attorney.

Elyse Margolin is simply amazing. I WILL NOT go to court without her by my side. She is worth every penny. This woman is a shark in the courtroom, but a sweetheart to her clients. She advises me truthfully, even if it's not going looking good for me. She'll tell me what I can TRULY expect as the outcome. She comes up with strategies that blindside my ex and his attorney. I had a bad prior experience with another attorney and Elyse had to pick up the pieces and still won in court for me. This was 10 years ago. I've been out of the courtroom for many years now, but she still picked up the phone when I called her just recently for advice on something current. Trust me, you NEED Elyse Margolin in the courtroom on your side!!

Elyse has been my lawyer for 4 or so years. She has supported and navigated me through a nasty, complicated divorce and custody battle. She was a blessing to find. She has been very effective and achieved what I wanted. She is so kind and is always available to me!! This has been the hardest fight of my life and she has really been there for me to ease the pain. She explains everything and is very proactive. Her team is very nice and has welcomed me in and handled my case very well. They look out for me like family and have helped me out so much not only legally , but mentally and emotionally. They are intelligent and will fight for you!

My divorce from my ex-husband became unnecessarily nasty and challenging as I was the income-earner and he wanted EVERYTHING from me -- both financially and emotionally. The divorce laws in California were a complete shock to me. Elyse patiently walked me through her expertly thought-out strategy and astutely answered every question always keeping her eye on the goal – which was to mitigate my potential damages. Elyse not only did her job amazingly well, but her fees were more than reasonable. As a matter of fact, I would repeatedly thank her for not charging me for numerous things including when I e-mailed or even called with a quick question. The firm staff is equally accommodating, knowledgeable and clearly know what they are doing. When it finally came time to go to court, I was thoroughly impressed with her presentation of my case and it was apparent that the judge felt the same way. Elyse got the job done better than I expected. I can't thank Elyse enough for her expertise, professionalism and deep knowledge of family/divorce law -- all wrapped in compassion and understanding.

I was referred to Elyse by an attorney friend of mine. I wanted to file for a divorce but wanted an attorney who cared about me and my boys and our future. I was fighting the fight of my life and for the sake of my boys and I wanted to make sure that I hired the right attorney to represent me. The moment I met Elyse I knew she was the attorney for me. I was going through a very traumatic divorce from my ex-husband of 24 years and my life was flipped upside down from one day to the next. I was not only going through the most difficult time in my life but I had to go through a difficult divorce. Elyse was amazing and was there for me as my attorney and as a friend. I was in a bad place emotionally and I was a complete wreck. I couldn’t think straight and I was constantly calling her, the staff, and her associates and they were always so helpful and calmed my nerves and gave me peace of mind. When I wanted to settle for less she was tough and asked me to trust her and do as she says because she was not satisfied with the settlement that my ex-husband was proposing. We were able to settle and I am beyond happy and grateful with my results and for the representation that I received from Elyse. I received the settlement that I only wished that I could have but I also received full custody of my boys. She cares about her clients and their children and will fight hard for you. She will not give up even if you want throw in the towel and settle for less. I highly recommend Elyse and her firm.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an extremely successful lawyer working in a different practice area. She is brilliant, passionate, determined, loving, individual with a sharp memory and understanding of the law. The team that surrounds her, including Tess Cozine create a powerful synergistic effect who become a force to be reckoned with for any level of divorce scenario. Mine is a David vs Goliath situation. I am not the one with money. It has been stolen from me. Even knowing that, Elise and her team have worked tirelessly to insure an injustice is righted and I am made whole. They have cared for and protected me every step of the way. I trust them implicitly and would highly recommend their services.

Elyse Margolin was recommended to me by an attorney who worked for the owner/head of another Beverly Hills firm. He was unable to settle my divorce case (after almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit to spending) and actually went behind his boss's back and recommended that I hire Elyse Margolin. He said she was tough, smart and that she and her team would be my best bet to settle my case. He was right. It took another year but Elyse and Tess Cozine worked tirelessly to get me out of a very dysfunctional marriage and were even willing to work with me so that I could afford them (I'm not wealthy, my ex is). My ex had no less than 6 attorneys during the process and had enough family wealth to continue to battle for as long as she wanted. However...Elyse and Tess were creative and fought ruthlessly on my behalf to settle this crazy case and ensure that I could begin to rebuild my life. A happy marriage and children is something that I wanted very badly and it wasn't going to happen for me until my divorce was settled. They settled it. I picked up the pieces, met the love of my life and started a family. For that, I am deeply grateful for Elyse and Tess and always will be.