Randi Karmel
New York, NY
Licensed for 29 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English
About
From 1991 through 1996, Ms. Karmel served as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, where she litigated and investigated misdemeanor and felony cases and advanced the Domestic Violence Bureau, Investigations Bureau, Felony Trial Bureau and Major Narcotics Investigations Bureau, among others. She subsequently served as Special Counsel at the New York City Department of Investigation, where she was later promoted to Deputy Inspector General. She entered private practice in 1997, and established Randi L. Karmel, PLLC, in 2006.Ms. Karmel received her law degree from the American University, Washington College of Law and is admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Brooklyn Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Associations of New York and Kings Counties, and serves on the Executive Committee of Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert. She has lectured on matrimonial issues in conjunction with financial programs designed to protect assets and retirement benefits.
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Randi L. Karmel, PLLC780 Third Avenue14th FloorNew York, NY, 10017 Office (212) 755-0224 780 Third Avenue14th Floor14th FloorNew York, NY, 10017 Office (212) 755-0224(212) 755-0224
Office: (855) 553-4952
Website: N/AReviews
I needed results. I asked other attorneys for recommendations and Randi L. Karmel's name came up more than once. One of the best decisions I've ever made was to retain Ms. Karmel's services. She always gave 110% for me in court and responded quickly to my messages and emails. I am now a happy father with full custody of my children. God bless Randi L Karmel.
Randi is the third matrimonial attorney I have engaged for my matter and I wish she had been the first (and only). Randi has been an ardent advocate for my interests versus an obstinate and aggressive former spouse. I truly feel that she is in my corner. Randi always takes the time to thoroughly explain legal realities and practical options. Importantly, and without my having to emphasize it, Randi is always sensitive as to the time required and the cost-effectiveness of everything she does. (My prior attorneys simply ploughed through without consultation of consideration.) I wish that I had hired Randi sooner, but I am grateful to have the benefits of her passion amd wisdom now.
I cannot express the importance of finding the right attorney and how truly lucky I felt to have met Randi. After consulting with several attorneys I knew she was the best choice and the only one I had to hire. I was in the midst of an incredibly difficult divorce that involved a business, a home and children. It was extremely complicated and unnecessarily contentious. Randi is incredibly shrewd when it comes to the logistics and finances of divorce. Her knowledge, resources and expertise of the law are impeccable and that was critical in my case. I found Randi was direct and honest, her compassion during the most difficult time of my life was invaluable. I always felt safe and protected by her, it was clear she had my best interest at heart and was not interested in being vindictive. She is always available, gives 100% and pays attention to the client as an individual. Her associate Danielle is the perfect compliment and they make an exceptional team. I had no idea of the importance and impact this relationship would have on my future. Many attorneys are motivated by their own financial gain, this is NOT the case with Randi! She always had my best interest at heart and exceeded my expectations in many ways. Her diligence and hard work impacted the future of myself and my children in the best possible way. I am forever grateful!
When I got divorced twelve years ago Randi was a colleague of my attorney. My original attorney was extremely experienced and yet urged me to bring in Randi as her co-counsel due to the unique circumstances of my (very painful) divorce, and Randi's unique skills and ability to navigate tough cases. I chose not to do so, but she advised my attorney and I nonetheless. Ten years later, when I ended up in family court on a post-divorce matter with my complicated and difficult ex-wife, my original attorney had retired. I ended up engaging Randi and learned why my original attorney sought her advice and counsel a decade earlier. She is an unbelievable talent. Her power and control in the courtroom enabled me to finally be heard fairly for the first time. She easily outmatched her very experienced adversary and got me the exact result we desired. I regret not having hired her in the first place, but I am deeply grateful for the hep and support she provided to me and my children more recently. She enabled me to motivate my ex to finally get the therapy she needed and that has benefited her, as well as me and our children. Not only is Randi an exemplary professional, but I now consider her a friend. I see that there is a single negative review on here, an outlier. I ti s nonsense and I am sure it should be ignored. It was clear that she cared deeply about my and my family, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone in need of capable and sensitive counsel.
My ex husband who was / is bent on revenge even if our kids would be destroyed in the process was harassing me through the legal process. He has highly paid counsel who seemed to use the most aggressive litigation tactics imaginable. Randi Karmel is not just a "fighter" she is a smart divorce attorney. I hired Randi as I knew of the reputation she had with judges and other lawyers...... "highly respected". My kids futures and lives were at stake, I was not sleeping when I consulted with Randi about taking my case. Randi Karmel gave me back my sleep and my peace. Randi cares about her clients. Randi is an incredible lawyer and she has an incredible team. Hire Randi, I believe your legal outcome will be as good as can be achieved given the nuiances of your situation. *** I am posting anonymously only because my name is recognizable.
I was involved in an extremely contentious divorce due to a highly unethical adversary. I endured years of financial and emotional ruin before I decided that I needed to make a change. I called Randi's office on New Year's Eve after months of deliberation. It was the best decision I made throughout my long and arduous divorce. She called me back the same day, on New Year's Eve mind you, because she thought that I needed to hear from someone if I was desperate enough to call a divorce attorney on New Year's Eve. I cannot imagine any lawyer could care more about her clients than Randi. She is the real deal in every way. Her command of the law is exceptional, and if she doesn't know something or isn't 100% comfortable with it, she will confer with an acknowledged expert. She is relentless and aggressive when she needs to be. You will be glad she is in your corner, and trust me, you don't want to be on the other side of her when the going gets rough. She is incredibly ethical. Months after a bill was submitted incorrectly, she alerted me and gave me a refund even though the contract stated that if I didn't dispute any fees within 30 days, the amount on the invoice would be permanent. My divorce case did a 180 after I hired Randi and I cannot thank her enough for her service.
I worked with Randi for two years. She was not my first lawyer. I came across many lawyers through my contentious post divorce child related litigation. Randi not only is an expert on such matters, she took my case with a passion rare in her industry. She made my case her own, my cause her own and throughout the highs and lows of the case I could count on Randi for the guidance and representation second to none. She and her team (Danielle) are relentless hard working and knowledgeable individuals who have the experience to write up the motions and represent you before the judge. Divorce is not fun, choosing a lawyer is key. With Randi you set yourself on a path to a better place where your interests will be protected. One other thing that sets Randi apart- the human factor, at the end we are people with emotions and financial difficulties. Randi gets that, should these matters come up she has the emotional IQ to manage the soft matters as well.
I think if you are in the tough situation of having to get divorced, Randi will be a great advocate. She is knowledgeable, helpful, explains things carefully and has integrity. She also knows what she doesn't know, but she seems to know who does know - and helps you in the right direction. If I had met her early in my situation I am sure it would not have turned into the mess it has. She is decent and very articulate and comes highly recommended by a specialist in a certain area of divorce law who sent me to her as he thinks the world of her, and he is of the old school which is how I was referred to her. I think you would be in good hands, without a doubt.
Randi Karmel was very professional and informative. She was very attentive to my needs. She spent a great deal of her own time helping to guide me. Her concern was more for my situation than for financial gain. Legally, she was able to quickly hone in on what I needed to get done. I would recommend her without reservation.
I can’t say enough about Randi. Here are just a few reasons why. I started the process of divorce with another attorney. I hired her to review a separation agreement that my ex-wife and I had negotiated through a mediator. Since my attorney was reducing her case load temporarily to spend more time with her family it was the perfect case for her to take on - quick and easy, separation agreement in hand. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out to be as easy as we thought. Once the separation agreement was done the process stalled, badly. Given her personal obligations my attorney suggested that I transition my case to a lawyer who could dedicate the time to get the job DONE. There was no doubt in her mind that there would now be many challenges ahead. We had a great relationship at that point and so she only wanted me to have the best of the best given the situation. The lawyer she introduced me to was Randi Karmel. From the moment I retained Randi she was all over the process. She listened intently to what I wanted to accomplish and some of the challenges I foresaw. She counseled me on the pitfalls we might encounter that I might not have anticipated and she mapped out a guideline of tasks we had to accomplish and set realistic expectations for getting them done. Because this process had gone on for so long Randi and I set a hard and fast deadline to have the divorce completed. I won’t go into all the details but suffice it to say I had been separated for a few years with no divorce in sight and enough was enough. Once the plan was in place she immediately got the process restarted and was very successful in setting concrete steps with opposing counsel. While there was some heated negotiation throughout, Randi was able to create an extremely amicable relationship with my ex’s attorney, one based on mutual respect and common sense compromise (kudos to him too for being so professional). She always had my interests prioritized appropriately and refused to present them antagonistically for the sake of appearing tough. Don’t get me wrong, she is tough and people know it, but not because she comes out with showy and unproductive gimmicks or tactics. They know it because she is very intelligent, does her homework, works relentlessly toward her clients goals, surrounds herself with great associates and ALWAYS inserts thoughtfulness and empathy into the process. It illustrates how much she cares about what she is doing and who she is doing it for. Needless to say, once the new separation agreement was drafted, negotiated, modified, agreed to and signed, we were only partially done. We still needed to file the divorce and hit our deadline. Once filed we had two months. It was going to be extremely tight, maybe impossible to hit it. At that point there was a great deal of activity after filing and this is where I saw Randi’s associates shine right along with her. Since there was nothing I could personally do to move anything forward at this point it was all about communication from them about where we were at, and it was stellar. Randi was very responsive and informative throughout but if a “billable” conversation only required a yes or no, that is exactly what she gave me. She works very efficiently. Long story short, we made the deadline. I am absolutely convinced that I could never have done it without Randi and her dedicated team. Just like my former attorney promised, she got the job DONE. Bottom line: Hire her. Looking back, you will discover as I did that it was one of the best decisions you ever made.
I needed results. I asked other attorneys for recommendations and Randi L. Karmel's name came up more than once. One of the best decisions I've ever made was to retain Ms. Karmel's services. She always gave 110% for me in court and responded quickly to my messages and emails. I am now a happy father with full custody of my children. God bless Randi L Karmel.
Randi is the third matrimonial attorney I have engaged for my matter and I wish she had been the first (and only). Randi has been an ardent advocate for my interests versus an obstinate and aggressive former spouse. I truly feel that she is in my corner. Randi always takes the time to thoroughly explain legal realities and practical options. Importantly, and without my having to emphasize it, Randi is always sensitive as to the time required and the cost-effectiveness of everything she does. (My prior attorneys simply ploughed through without consultation of consideration.) I wish that I had hired Randi sooner, but I am grateful to have the benefits of her passion amd wisdom now.
I cannot express the importance of finding the right attorney and how truly lucky I felt to have met Randi. After consulting with several attorneys I knew she was the best choice and the only one I had to hire. I was in the midst of an incredibly difficult divorce that involved a business, a home and children. It was extremely complicated and unnecessarily contentious. Randi is incredibly shrewd when it comes to the logistics and finances of divorce. Her knowledge, resources and expertise of the law are impeccable and that was critical in my case. I found Randi was direct and honest, her compassion during the most difficult time of my life was invaluable. I always felt safe and protected by her, it was clear she had my best interest at heart and was not interested in being vindictive. She is always available, gives 100% and pays attention to the client as an individual. Her associate Danielle is the perfect compliment and they make an exceptional team. I had no idea of the importance and impact this relationship would have on my future. Many attorneys are motivated by their own financial gain, this is NOT the case with Randi! She always had my best interest at heart and exceeded my expectations in many ways. Her diligence and hard work impacted the future of myself and my children in the best possible way. I am forever grateful!
When I got divorced twelve years ago Randi was a colleague of my attorney. My original attorney was extremely experienced and yet urged me to bring in Randi as her co-counsel due to the unique circumstances of my (very painful) divorce, and Randi's unique skills and ability to navigate tough cases. I chose not to do so, but she advised my attorney and I nonetheless. Ten years later, when I ended up in family court on a post-divorce matter with my complicated and difficult ex-wife, my original attorney had retired. I ended up engaging Randi and learned why my original attorney sought her advice and counsel a decade earlier. She is an unbelievable talent. Her power and control in the courtroom enabled me to finally be heard fairly for the first time. She easily outmatched her very experienced adversary and got me the exact result we desired. I regret not having hired her in the first place, but I am deeply grateful for the hep and support she provided to me and my children more recently. She enabled me to motivate my ex to finally get the therapy she needed and that has benefited her, as well as me and our children. Not only is Randi an exemplary professional, but I now consider her a friend. I see that there is a single negative review on here, an outlier. I ti s nonsense and I am sure it should be ignored. It was clear that she cared deeply about my and my family, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone in need of capable and sensitive counsel.
My ex husband who was / is bent on revenge even if our kids would be destroyed in the process was harassing me through the legal process. He has highly paid counsel who seemed to use the most aggressive litigation tactics imaginable. Randi Karmel is not just a "fighter" she is a smart divorce attorney. I hired Randi as I knew of the reputation she had with judges and other lawyers...... "highly respected". My kids futures and lives were at stake, I was not sleeping when I consulted with Randi about taking my case. Randi Karmel gave me back my sleep and my peace. Randi cares about her clients. Randi is an incredible lawyer and she has an incredible team. Hire Randi, I believe your legal outcome will be as good as can be achieved given the nuiances of your situation. *** I am posting anonymously only because my name is recognizable.
I was involved in an extremely contentious divorce due to a highly unethical adversary. I endured years of financial and emotional ruin before I decided that I needed to make a change. I called Randi's office on New Year's Eve after months of deliberation. It was the best decision I made throughout my long and arduous divorce. She called me back the same day, on New Year's Eve mind you, because she thought that I needed to hear from someone if I was desperate enough to call a divorce attorney on New Year's Eve. I cannot imagine any lawyer could care more about her clients than Randi. She is the real deal in every way. Her command of the law is exceptional, and if she doesn't know something or isn't 100% comfortable with it, she will confer with an acknowledged expert. She is relentless and aggressive when she needs to be. You will be glad she is in your corner, and trust me, you don't want to be on the other side of her when the going gets rough. She is incredibly ethical. Months after a bill was submitted incorrectly, she alerted me and gave me a refund even though the contract stated that if I didn't dispute any fees within 30 days, the amount on the invoice would be permanent. My divorce case did a 180 after I hired Randi and I cannot thank her enough for her service.
I worked with Randi for two years. She was not my first lawyer. I came across many lawyers through my contentious post divorce child related litigation. Randi not only is an expert on such matters, she took my case with a passion rare in her industry. She made my case her own, my cause her own and throughout the highs and lows of the case I could count on Randi for the guidance and representation second to none. She and her team (Danielle) are relentless hard working and knowledgeable individuals who have the experience to write up the motions and represent you before the judge. Divorce is not fun, choosing a lawyer is key. With Randi you set yourself on a path to a better place where your interests will be protected. One other thing that sets Randi apart- the human factor, at the end we are people with emotions and financial difficulties. Randi gets that, should these matters come up she has the emotional IQ to manage the soft matters as well.
I think if you are in the tough situation of having to get divorced, Randi will be a great advocate. She is knowledgeable, helpful, explains things carefully and has integrity. She also knows what she doesn't know, but she seems to know who does know - and helps you in the right direction. If I had met her early in my situation I am sure it would not have turned into the mess it has. She is decent and very articulate and comes highly recommended by a specialist in a certain area of divorce law who sent me to her as he thinks the world of her, and he is of the old school which is how I was referred to her. I think you would be in good hands, without a doubt.
Randi Karmel was very professional and informative. She was very attentive to my needs. She spent a great deal of her own time helping to guide me. Her concern was more for my situation than for financial gain. Legally, she was able to quickly hone in on what I needed to get done. I would recommend her without reservation.
I can’t say enough about Randi. Here are just a few reasons why. I started the process of divorce with another attorney. I hired her to review a separation agreement that my ex-wife and I had negotiated through a mediator. Since my attorney was reducing her case load temporarily to spend more time with her family it was the perfect case for her to take on - quick and easy, separation agreement in hand. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out to be as easy as we thought. Once the separation agreement was done the process stalled, badly. Given her personal obligations my attorney suggested that I transition my case to a lawyer who could dedicate the time to get the job DONE. There was no doubt in her mind that there would now be many challenges ahead. We had a great relationship at that point and so she only wanted me to have the best of the best given the situation. The lawyer she introduced me to was Randi Karmel. From the moment I retained Randi she was all over the process. She listened intently to what I wanted to accomplish and some of the challenges I foresaw. She counseled me on the pitfalls we might encounter that I might not have anticipated and she mapped out a guideline of tasks we had to accomplish and set realistic expectations for getting them done. Because this process had gone on for so long Randi and I set a hard and fast deadline to have the divorce completed. I won’t go into all the details but suffice it to say I had been separated for a few years with no divorce in sight and enough was enough. Once the plan was in place she immediately got the process restarted and was very successful in setting concrete steps with opposing counsel. While there was some heated negotiation throughout, Randi was able to create an extremely amicable relationship with my ex’s attorney, one based on mutual respect and common sense compromise (kudos to him too for being so professional). She always had my interests prioritized appropriately and refused to present them antagonistically for the sake of appearing tough. Don’t get me wrong, she is tough and people know it, but not because she comes out with showy and unproductive gimmicks or tactics. They know it because she is very intelligent, does her homework, works relentlessly toward her clients goals, surrounds herself with great associates and ALWAYS inserts thoughtfulness and empathy into the process. It illustrates how much she cares about what she is doing and who she is doing it for. Needless to say, once the new separation agreement was drafted, negotiated, modified, agreed to and signed, we were only partially done. We still needed to file the divorce and hit our deadline. Once filed we had two months. It was going to be extremely tight, maybe impossible to hit it. At that point there was a great deal of activity after filing and this is where I saw Randi’s associates shine right along with her. Since there was nothing I could personally do to move anything forward at this point it was all about communication from them about where we were at, and it was stellar. Randi was very responsive and informative throughout but if a “billable” conversation only required a yes or no, that is exactly what she gave me. She works very efficiently. Long story short, we made the deadline. I am absolutely convinced that I could never have done it without Randi and her dedicated team. Just like my former attorney promised, she got the job DONE. Bottom line: Hire her. Looking back, you will discover as I did that it was one of the best decisions you ever made.
I needed results. I asked other attorneys for recommendations and Randi L. Karmel's name came up more than once. One of the best decisions I've ever made was to retain Ms. Karmel's services. She always gave 110% for me in court and responded quickly to my messages and emails. I am now a happy father with full custody of my children. God bless Randi L Karmel.
Randi is the third matrimonial attorney I have engaged for my matter and I wish she had been the first (and only). Randi has been an ardent advocate for my interests versus an obstinate and aggressive former spouse. I truly feel that she is in my corner. Randi always takes the time to thoroughly explain legal realities and practical options. Importantly, and without my having to emphasize it, Randi is always sensitive as to the time required and the cost-effectiveness of everything she does. (My prior attorneys simply ploughed through without consultation of consideration.) I wish that I had hired Randi sooner, but I am grateful to have the benefits of her passion amd wisdom now.
I cannot express the importance of finding the right attorney and how truly lucky I felt to have met Randi. After consulting with several attorneys I knew she was the best choice and the only one I had to hire. I was in the midst of an incredibly difficult divorce that involved a business, a home and children. It was extremely complicated and unnecessarily contentious. Randi is incredibly shrewd when it comes to the logistics and finances of divorce. Her knowledge, resources and expertise of the law are impeccable and that was critical in my case. I found Randi was direct and honest, her compassion during the most difficult time of my life was invaluable. I always felt safe and protected by her, it was clear she had my best interest at heart and was not interested in being vindictive. She is always available, gives 100% and pays attention to the client as an individual. Her associate Danielle is the perfect compliment and they make an exceptional team. I had no idea of the importance and impact this relationship would have on my future. Many attorneys are motivated by their own financial gain, this is NOT the case with Randi! She always had my best interest at heart and exceeded my expectations in many ways. Her diligence and hard work impacted the future of myself and my children in the best possible way. I am forever grateful!
When I got divorced twelve years ago Randi was a colleague of my attorney. My original attorney was extremely experienced and yet urged me to bring in Randi as her co-counsel due to the unique circumstances of my (very painful) divorce, and Randi's unique skills and ability to navigate tough cases. I chose not to do so, but she advised my attorney and I nonetheless. Ten years later, when I ended up in family court on a post-divorce matter with my complicated and difficult ex-wife, my original attorney had retired. I ended up engaging Randi and learned why my original attorney sought her advice and counsel a decade earlier. She is an unbelievable talent. Her power and control in the courtroom enabled me to finally be heard fairly for the first time. She easily outmatched her very experienced adversary and got me the exact result we desired. I regret not having hired her in the first place, but I am deeply grateful for the hep and support she provided to me and my children more recently. She enabled me to motivate my ex to finally get the therapy she needed and that has benefited her, as well as me and our children. Not only is Randi an exemplary professional, but I now consider her a friend. I see that there is a single negative review on here, an outlier. I ti s nonsense and I am sure it should be ignored. It was clear that she cared deeply about my and my family, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone in need of capable and sensitive counsel.
My ex husband who was / is bent on revenge even if our kids would be destroyed in the process was harassing me through the legal process. He has highly paid counsel who seemed to use the most aggressive litigation tactics imaginable. Randi Karmel is not just a "fighter" she is a smart divorce attorney. I hired Randi as I knew of the reputation she had with judges and other lawyers...... "highly respected". My kids futures and lives were at stake, I was not sleeping when I consulted with Randi about taking my case. Randi Karmel gave me back my sleep and my peace. Randi cares about her clients. Randi is an incredible lawyer and she has an incredible team. Hire Randi, I believe your legal outcome will be as good as can be achieved given the nuiances of your situation. *** I am posting anonymously only because my name is recognizable.
I was involved in an extremely contentious divorce due to a highly unethical adversary. I endured years of financial and emotional ruin before I decided that I needed to make a change. I called Randi's office on New Year's Eve after months of deliberation. It was the best decision I made throughout my long and arduous divorce. She called me back the same day, on New Year's Eve mind you, because she thought that I needed to hear from someone if I was desperate enough to call a divorce attorney on New Year's Eve. I cannot imagine any lawyer could care more about her clients than Randi. She is the real deal in every way. Her command of the law is exceptional, and if she doesn't know something or isn't 100% comfortable with it, she will confer with an acknowledged expert. She is relentless and aggressive when she needs to be. You will be glad she is in your corner, and trust me, you don't want to be on the other side of her when the going gets rough. She is incredibly ethical. Months after a bill was submitted incorrectly, she alerted me and gave me a refund even though the contract stated that if I didn't dispute any fees within 30 days, the amount on the invoice would be permanent. My divorce case did a 180 after I hired Randi and I cannot thank her enough for her service.
I worked with Randi for two years. She was not my first lawyer. I came across many lawyers through my contentious post divorce child related litigation. Randi not only is an expert on such matters, she took my case with a passion rare in her industry. She made my case her own, my cause her own and throughout the highs and lows of the case I could count on Randi for the guidance and representation second to none. She and her team (Danielle) are relentless hard working and knowledgeable individuals who have the experience to write up the motions and represent you before the judge. Divorce is not fun, choosing a lawyer is key. With Randi you set yourself on a path to a better place where your interests will be protected. One other thing that sets Randi apart- the human factor, at the end we are people with emotions and financial difficulties. Randi gets that, should these matters come up she has the emotional IQ to manage the soft matters as well.
I think if you are in the tough situation of having to get divorced, Randi will be a great advocate. She is knowledgeable, helpful, explains things carefully and has integrity. She also knows what she doesn't know, but she seems to know who does know - and helps you in the right direction. If I had met her early in my situation I am sure it would not have turned into the mess it has. She is decent and very articulate and comes highly recommended by a specialist in a certain area of divorce law who sent me to her as he thinks the world of her, and he is of the old school which is how I was referred to her. I think you would be in good hands, without a doubt.
Randi Karmel was very professional and informative. She was very attentive to my needs. She spent a great deal of her own time helping to guide me. Her concern was more for my situation than for financial gain. Legally, she was able to quickly hone in on what I needed to get done. I would recommend her without reservation.
I can’t say enough about Randi. Here are just a few reasons why. I started the process of divorce with another attorney. I hired her to review a separation agreement that my ex-wife and I had negotiated through a mediator. Since my attorney was reducing her case load temporarily to spend more time with her family it was the perfect case for her to take on - quick and easy, separation agreement in hand. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out to be as easy as we thought. Once the separation agreement was done the process stalled, badly. Given her personal obligations my attorney suggested that I transition my case to a lawyer who could dedicate the time to get the job DONE. There was no doubt in her mind that there would now be many challenges ahead. We had a great relationship at that point and so she only wanted me to have the best of the best given the situation. The lawyer she introduced me to was Randi Karmel. From the moment I retained Randi she was all over the process. She listened intently to what I wanted to accomplish and some of the challenges I foresaw. She counseled me on the pitfalls we might encounter that I might not have anticipated and she mapped out a guideline of tasks we had to accomplish and set realistic expectations for getting them done. Because this process had gone on for so long Randi and I set a hard and fast deadline to have the divorce completed. I won’t go into all the details but suffice it to say I had been separated for a few years with no divorce in sight and enough was enough. Once the plan was in place she immediately got the process restarted and was very successful in setting concrete steps with opposing counsel. While there was some heated negotiation throughout, Randi was able to create an extremely amicable relationship with my ex’s attorney, one based on mutual respect and common sense compromise (kudos to him too for being so professional). She always had my interests prioritized appropriately and refused to present them antagonistically for the sake of appearing tough. Don’t get me wrong, she is tough and people know it, but not because she comes out with showy and unproductive gimmicks or tactics. They know it because she is very intelligent, does her homework, works relentlessly toward her clients goals, surrounds herself with great associates and ALWAYS inserts thoughtfulness and empathy into the process. It illustrates how much she cares about what she is doing and who she is doing it for. Needless to say, once the new separation agreement was drafted, negotiated, modified, agreed to and signed, we were only partially done. We still needed to file the divorce and hit our deadline. Once filed we had two months. It was going to be extremely tight, maybe impossible to hit it. At that point there was a great deal of activity after filing and this is where I saw Randi’s associates shine right along with her. Since there was nothing I could personally do to move anything forward at this point it was all about communication from them about where we were at, and it was stellar. Randi was very responsive and informative throughout but if a “billable” conversation only required a yes or no, that is exactly what she gave me. She works very efficiently. Long story short, we made the deadline. I am absolutely convinced that I could never have done it without Randi and her dedicated team. Just like my former attorney promised, she got the job DONE. Bottom line: Hire her. Looking back, you will discover as I did that it was one of the best decisions you ever made.