Terrence DeSalvo
N/A
Licensed for 8 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Terry DeSalvo Jr., Esq.Divorce LawyerPartner, Family First Legal GroupAttorney Terry DeSalvo is originally from Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Southwest Florida in 2003.In 2007 Terry graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and quickly began preparing to enter law school. After FGCU, Terry attended Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL), in Jacksonville, where he graduated Cum Laude and in the Top 14% of his law class. During law school, Terry gained experience as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable James R. Adams in Lee County. He also tried and won his first case, while in his 3L year of law school, as a Certified Legal Intern with the State Attorney’s Office of the 20th Judicial Circuit.Before joining the Family First Legal Group as Junior Partner, Terry had practiced as an Associate Attorney exclusively in the area of Family Law in Lee, Charlotte, and Collier counties. Terry believes in being patient and understanding, but not backing down from a fight when needed. Overall, his continued mission is to be a great advocate for his clients at Family First Legal Group, a respectful colleague, and an upstanding member of the Southwest Florida community.When Terry is not at work he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and following his beloved Cleveland Browns.Terry is admitted to practice law in Florida and Montana.Education• Florida Gulf Coast University, B.A. - Magna Cum Laude• Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D. - Cum LaudeMemberships• Florida Bar – Member in Good Standing since 2013• Lee County Bar Association – Member since 2013• Montana Bar – Member since 2020 Practice Areas• Family Law
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Domestic Violence
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Was very satisfied. Very professional. Would recommend this individual. Was very careful in making sure he was working in an ethical manner. Was quick to respond to any of my questions.
Hi went to family first legal group and hire Terry DeSalvo after I had been severely mistreated by a female attorney in Estero Florida off coconut road… I basically came to him with a mess of a divorce $30,000 in debt already and no end in sight. The way that Terry took over my case and handled me was flawless any and every question I ever had he answered in a timely manner. I felt supported cared for and listen too. Terry handled my case and eventually got me what was fair and what I wanted in my divorce I’ll be forever grateful I highly highly recommend him for anyone that feels lost in such an unfortunate situation and need some true guidance and legal help. Terry was 100% professional and even since my case has ended he has checked up on me to see how things are going and make sure that everything was still running smooth if I could give him 10 stars I would!!
Family First Legal Group deserves way more than 5 stars and there are not enough words to express how grateful I am for Attorney Terry DeSalvo and Paralegal Megan Sanford (who is now officially an attorney!!!). I get emotional just thinking about it. I was almost two years into my divorce/custody battle with a different law firm and hadn’t accomplished ANYTHING. It was a complete nightmare. I finally found and retained Terry and Megan with Family First Legal Group and it instantly changed my life. I say “instantly” because Attorney DeSalvo was able to accomplish in eight weeks what my other attorney could not accomplish in a year and a half. It was scary starting all over again but they EXCEL at communication and brought a level of confidence, understanding and compassion that instantly put me at ease. Every single time I called the office the entire staff was caring, professional and helpful and I always received a timely response. Megan would often take extra time with me when I was having a tough day and just wanted to give up. She would gently get me back on track, restore my confidence and get me prepared for the next step. Most importantly...I ALWAYS knew what was going on with my case and what to expect. Terry is also great at setting realistic expectations. We were able to settle through mediation which is nothing short of a miracle. The mediation was 11 hours at their office, going after hours, and Terry and Megan pushed through it with me to the very end to make sure the agreement was made, signed and officially notarized. Terry is equally as compassionate and kind as Megan...making the 11 hour mediation comfortable and surprisingly pleasant. I’m beyond happy with the outcome. I’ll never forget at the end...signing the giant stack of paperwork..the mediator (who was also great) said “it’s like signing your life away”. I said “no..I’m actually getting my life back”. I have so much gratitude for Terry, Megan and the entire Family First Legal Group for the expert level of knowledge, compassion and communication they provided me. You far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for helping me get my life back!
We cannot express our gratitude enough to Attorney Terry Desalvo, Attorney Alex Peterson and their remarkable team at Family First Legal Group. Attorney DeSalvo represented us on a Stepparent Adoption and all throughout the two years he went above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. In such a vulnerable time in our lives he made it known that we were in good hands. Terry was there every step of the way whenever we needed him he was just a phone call away. He kindly and patiently listened to our concerns and answered any questions we had in a timely matter. We also worked closely with paralegal Angela Velez and we couldn’t have been blessed with a better paralegal. Angela surpassed all of our expectations. She always made sure to call us with results quickly and was even there to just hear me vent when stress and emotions got the best of me. We always felt there deepest concerns with every phone call or every meeting. They truly live up to there name “Family First” because they really made us feel like family. All of the staff there are incredibly professional and kind. I often spoke and dealt with with Leslie, Sarah, Lisa, Jenna and Jillian. Again, words cannot describe how great we were treated every single time by the staff members. If you have a similar situation you’re looking to solve or any other family law related situation please look no further. Family First will make sure to give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. Forever grateful.
Terry had both my long term and short term goals in mind throughout the entire divorce process. He is very focused and detailed, making sure nothing gets overlooked that will affect your future life. I appreciate his honesty and experience with the court that brought a gravity to the decisions I made.
Where do I even begin.... After 29 years of marriage, sadly, it ended. I had to make a decision, for the first time, on my own, of what or how to hire an attorney firm. Looking at reviews, I chose Family First Legal Group and my case was assigned to the most brilliant Attorney Terry DeSalvo Jr. After my first phone conversation with Attorney DeSalvo I knew I made the right decision. He answered my questions, and believe me, I had many! Feeling overwhelmed, Attorney DeSalvo reassured me we would get through this together. Along with the help of my paralegal, Lisa Singleton, and Attorney DeSalvo, I did get through my divorce. Every decision I made was truly made with the help and guidance of Attorney DeSalvo. The hardest day of my life was mediation. It was a 12-1/2 day. Second guessing myself, I asked Attorney DeSalvo, for advise. He looked at me, and gave me advise not only from a professional stand point, but also as a friend. How often can a client say that about their attorney. It speaks volumes.. This is an email I sent to Attorney DeSalvo after our marathon day of mediation.. I wanted my attorney to know how grateful I was to have had his support... Hello Attorney DeSalvo, I feel as though you and everyone there were my family. I woke up at 2am and reviewed all my documents till early morning. I am taking your advise and moving forward, starting fresh, and feeling confident WE made the right decision.. I always felt you had my best interest at heart.. I thank you for that... Yesterday was probably one of the most important decision I had and will ever have to make. Thank you for your professional and friend to friend support that I needed... I will be just fine!! Karen Gambino
Terry DeSalvo, Alex Peterson and the team at First Family Legal Group were brought on as my fifth legal counsel, post-divorce, dealing with a petition filed by my ex-husband to modify child support just 6 months after our final judgement that had been dragging on for over a year and a half. In a matter of only three months, Terry helped me to fend off a trial on only his petition/request(s), file the required documents to secure my requests, as well as negotiate/settle my case in its entirety. Terry's expertise and ability to actually get things done timely and efficiently was greatly superior to any other attorney I have worked with in Naples and beyond. I would highly recommend his services.
Attorney DeSalvo is knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and best of all - HONEST. From our very first meeting with him, we felt we were in great hands with a very delicate situation. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for our family.
Attorney DeSalvo helped me leave a horrible situation for me and my children quickly and efficiently. He proposed a shortened temporary agreement, but permanent relocation that we agreed to so that we could leave 8 months ago. If we had not done that, the way that this case has dragged on would have kept us there at least another 8 months. He is very thorough and organized. He gives you advice solely based on fact. He does not make outlandish promises or press you to do more than you are ready for. He made the mediation process quick and easy on my end by being prepared and thorough and knowing what was important to me. He advocated for my and my children's best interest and I couldn't be more grateful.
Terry was outstanding in helping me through this difficult process. His expertise and advice allowed for a fair resolution to my alimony modification.
Was very satisfied. Very professional. Would recommend this individual. Was very careful in making sure he was working in an ethical manner. Was quick to respond to any of my questions.
Hi went to family first legal group and hire Terry DeSalvo after I had been severely mistreated by a female attorney in Estero Florida off coconut road… I basically came to him with a mess of a divorce $30,000 in debt already and no end in sight. The way that Terry took over my case and handled me was flawless any and every question I ever had he answered in a timely manner. I felt supported cared for and listen too. Terry handled my case and eventually got me what was fair and what I wanted in my divorce I’ll be forever grateful I highly highly recommend him for anyone that feels lost in such an unfortunate situation and need some true guidance and legal help. Terry was 100% professional and even since my case has ended he has checked up on me to see how things are going and make sure that everything was still running smooth if I could give him 10 stars I would!!
Family First Legal Group deserves way more than 5 stars and there are not enough words to express how grateful I am for Attorney Terry DeSalvo and Paralegal Megan Sanford (who is now officially an attorney!!!). I get emotional just thinking about it. I was almost two years into my divorce/custody battle with a different law firm and hadn’t accomplished ANYTHING. It was a complete nightmare. I finally found and retained Terry and Megan with Family First Legal Group and it instantly changed my life. I say “instantly” because Attorney DeSalvo was able to accomplish in eight weeks what my other attorney could not accomplish in a year and a half. It was scary starting all over again but they EXCEL at communication and brought a level of confidence, understanding and compassion that instantly put me at ease. Every single time I called the office the entire staff was caring, professional and helpful and I always received a timely response. Megan would often take extra time with me when I was having a tough day and just wanted to give up. She would gently get me back on track, restore my confidence and get me prepared for the next step. Most importantly...I ALWAYS knew what was going on with my case and what to expect. Terry is also great at setting realistic expectations. We were able to settle through mediation which is nothing short of a miracle. The mediation was 11 hours at their office, going after hours, and Terry and Megan pushed through it with me to the very end to make sure the agreement was made, signed and officially notarized. Terry is equally as compassionate and kind as Megan...making the 11 hour mediation comfortable and surprisingly pleasant. I’m beyond happy with the outcome. I’ll never forget at the end...signing the giant stack of paperwork..the mediator (who was also great) said “it’s like signing your life away”. I said “no..I’m actually getting my life back”. I have so much gratitude for Terry, Megan and the entire Family First Legal Group for the expert level of knowledge, compassion and communication they provided me. You far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for helping me get my life back!
We cannot express our gratitude enough to Attorney Terry Desalvo, Attorney Alex Peterson and their remarkable team at Family First Legal Group. Attorney DeSalvo represented us on a Stepparent Adoption and all throughout the two years he went above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. In such a vulnerable time in our lives he made it known that we were in good hands. Terry was there every step of the way whenever we needed him he was just a phone call away. He kindly and patiently listened to our concerns and answered any questions we had in a timely matter. We also worked closely with paralegal Angela Velez and we couldn’t have been blessed with a better paralegal. Angela surpassed all of our expectations. She always made sure to call us with results quickly and was even there to just hear me vent when stress and emotions got the best of me. We always felt there deepest concerns with every phone call or every meeting. They truly live up to there name “Family First” because they really made us feel like family. All of the staff there are incredibly professional and kind. I often spoke and dealt with with Leslie, Sarah, Lisa, Jenna and Jillian. Again, words cannot describe how great we were treated every single time by the staff members. If you have a similar situation you’re looking to solve or any other family law related situation please look no further. Family First will make sure to give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. Forever grateful.
Terry had both my long term and short term goals in mind throughout the entire divorce process. He is very focused and detailed, making sure nothing gets overlooked that will affect your future life. I appreciate his honesty and experience with the court that brought a gravity to the decisions I made.
Where do I even begin.... After 29 years of marriage, sadly, it ended. I had to make a decision, for the first time, on my own, of what or how to hire an attorney firm. Looking at reviews, I chose Family First Legal Group and my case was assigned to the most brilliant Attorney Terry DeSalvo Jr. After my first phone conversation with Attorney DeSalvo I knew I made the right decision. He answered my questions, and believe me, I had many! Feeling overwhelmed, Attorney DeSalvo reassured me we would get through this together. Along with the help of my paralegal, Lisa Singleton, and Attorney DeSalvo, I did get through my divorce. Every decision I made was truly made with the help and guidance of Attorney DeSalvo. The hardest day of my life was mediation. It was a 12-1/2 day. Second guessing myself, I asked Attorney DeSalvo, for advise. He looked at me, and gave me advise not only from a professional stand point, but also as a friend. How often can a client say that about their attorney. It speaks volumes.. This is an email I sent to Attorney DeSalvo after our marathon day of mediation.. I wanted my attorney to know how grateful I was to have had his support... Hello Attorney DeSalvo, I feel as though you and everyone there were my family. I woke up at 2am and reviewed all my documents till early morning. I am taking your advise and moving forward, starting fresh, and feeling confident WE made the right decision.. I always felt you had my best interest at heart.. I thank you for that... Yesterday was probably one of the most important decision I had and will ever have to make. Thank you for your professional and friend to friend support that I needed... I will be just fine!! Karen Gambino
Terry DeSalvo, Alex Peterson and the team at First Family Legal Group were brought on as my fifth legal counsel, post-divorce, dealing with a petition filed by my ex-husband to modify child support just 6 months after our final judgement that had been dragging on for over a year and a half. In a matter of only three months, Terry helped me to fend off a trial on only his petition/request(s), file the required documents to secure my requests, as well as negotiate/settle my case in its entirety. Terry's expertise and ability to actually get things done timely and efficiently was greatly superior to any other attorney I have worked with in Naples and beyond. I would highly recommend his services.
Attorney DeSalvo is knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and best of all - HONEST. From our very first meeting with him, we felt we were in great hands with a very delicate situation. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for our family.
Attorney DeSalvo helped me leave a horrible situation for me and my children quickly and efficiently. He proposed a shortened temporary agreement, but permanent relocation that we agreed to so that we could leave 8 months ago. If we had not done that, the way that this case has dragged on would have kept us there at least another 8 months. He is very thorough and organized. He gives you advice solely based on fact. He does not make outlandish promises or press you to do more than you are ready for. He made the mediation process quick and easy on my end by being prepared and thorough and knowing what was important to me. He advocated for my and my children's best interest and I couldn't be more grateful.
Terry was outstanding in helping me through this difficult process. His expertise and advice allowed for a fair resolution to my alimony modification.
Was very satisfied. Very professional. Would recommend this individual. Was very careful in making sure he was working in an ethical manner. Was quick to respond to any of my questions.
Hi went to family first legal group and hire Terry DeSalvo after I had been severely mistreated by a female attorney in Estero Florida off coconut road… I basically came to him with a mess of a divorce $30,000 in debt already and no end in sight. The way that Terry took over my case and handled me was flawless any and every question I ever had he answered in a timely manner. I felt supported cared for and listen too. Terry handled my case and eventually got me what was fair and what I wanted in my divorce I’ll be forever grateful I highly highly recommend him for anyone that feels lost in such an unfortunate situation and need some true guidance and legal help. Terry was 100% professional and even since my case has ended he has checked up on me to see how things are going and make sure that everything was still running smooth if I could give him 10 stars I would!!
Family First Legal Group deserves way more than 5 stars and there are not enough words to express how grateful I am for Attorney Terry DeSalvo and Paralegal Megan Sanford (who is now officially an attorney!!!). I get emotional just thinking about it. I was almost two years into my divorce/custody battle with a different law firm and hadn’t accomplished ANYTHING. It was a complete nightmare. I finally found and retained Terry and Megan with Family First Legal Group and it instantly changed my life. I say “instantly” because Attorney DeSalvo was able to accomplish in eight weeks what my other attorney could not accomplish in a year and a half. It was scary starting all over again but they EXCEL at communication and brought a level of confidence, understanding and compassion that instantly put me at ease. Every single time I called the office the entire staff was caring, professional and helpful and I always received a timely response. Megan would often take extra time with me when I was having a tough day and just wanted to give up. She would gently get me back on track, restore my confidence and get me prepared for the next step. Most importantly...I ALWAYS knew what was going on with my case and what to expect. Terry is also great at setting realistic expectations. We were able to settle through mediation which is nothing short of a miracle. The mediation was 11 hours at their office, going after hours, and Terry and Megan pushed through it with me to the very end to make sure the agreement was made, signed and officially notarized. Terry is equally as compassionate and kind as Megan...making the 11 hour mediation comfortable and surprisingly pleasant. I’m beyond happy with the outcome. I’ll never forget at the end...signing the giant stack of paperwork..the mediator (who was also great) said “it’s like signing your life away”. I said “no..I’m actually getting my life back”. I have so much gratitude for Terry, Megan and the entire Family First Legal Group for the expert level of knowledge, compassion and communication they provided me. You far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for helping me get my life back!
We cannot express our gratitude enough to Attorney Terry Desalvo, Attorney Alex Peterson and their remarkable team at Family First Legal Group. Attorney DeSalvo represented us on a Stepparent Adoption and all throughout the two years he went above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. In such a vulnerable time in our lives he made it known that we were in good hands. Terry was there every step of the way whenever we needed him he was just a phone call away. He kindly and patiently listened to our concerns and answered any questions we had in a timely matter. We also worked closely with paralegal Angela Velez and we couldn’t have been blessed with a better paralegal. Angela surpassed all of our expectations. She always made sure to call us with results quickly and was even there to just hear me vent when stress and emotions got the best of me. We always felt there deepest concerns with every phone call or every meeting. They truly live up to there name “Family First” because they really made us feel like family. All of the staff there are incredibly professional and kind. I often spoke and dealt with with Leslie, Sarah, Lisa, Jenna and Jillian. Again, words cannot describe how great we were treated every single time by the staff members. If you have a similar situation you’re looking to solve or any other family law related situation please look no further. Family First will make sure to give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. Forever grateful.
Terry had both my long term and short term goals in mind throughout the entire divorce process. He is very focused and detailed, making sure nothing gets overlooked that will affect your future life. I appreciate his honesty and experience with the court that brought a gravity to the decisions I made.
Where do I even begin.... After 29 years of marriage, sadly, it ended. I had to make a decision, for the first time, on my own, of what or how to hire an attorney firm. Looking at reviews, I chose Family First Legal Group and my case was assigned to the most brilliant Attorney Terry DeSalvo Jr. After my first phone conversation with Attorney DeSalvo I knew I made the right decision. He answered my questions, and believe me, I had many! Feeling overwhelmed, Attorney DeSalvo reassured me we would get through this together. Along with the help of my paralegal, Lisa Singleton, and Attorney DeSalvo, I did get through my divorce. Every decision I made was truly made with the help and guidance of Attorney DeSalvo. The hardest day of my life was mediation. It was a 12-1/2 day. Second guessing myself, I asked Attorney DeSalvo, for advise. He looked at me, and gave me advise not only from a professional stand point, but also as a friend. How often can a client say that about their attorney. It speaks volumes.. This is an email I sent to Attorney DeSalvo after our marathon day of mediation.. I wanted my attorney to know how grateful I was to have had his support... Hello Attorney DeSalvo, I feel as though you and everyone there were my family. I woke up at 2am and reviewed all my documents till early morning. I am taking your advise and moving forward, starting fresh, and feeling confident WE made the right decision.. I always felt you had my best interest at heart.. I thank you for that... Yesterday was probably one of the most important decision I had and will ever have to make. Thank you for your professional and friend to friend support that I needed... I will be just fine!! Karen Gambino
Terry DeSalvo, Alex Peterson and the team at First Family Legal Group were brought on as my fifth legal counsel, post-divorce, dealing with a petition filed by my ex-husband to modify child support just 6 months after our final judgement that had been dragging on for over a year and a half. In a matter of only three months, Terry helped me to fend off a trial on only his petition/request(s), file the required documents to secure my requests, as well as negotiate/settle my case in its entirety. Terry's expertise and ability to actually get things done timely and efficiently was greatly superior to any other attorney I have worked with in Naples and beyond. I would highly recommend his services.
Attorney DeSalvo is knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and best of all - HONEST. From our very first meeting with him, we felt we were in great hands with a very delicate situation. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for our family.
Attorney DeSalvo helped me leave a horrible situation for me and my children quickly and efficiently. He proposed a shortened temporary agreement, but permanent relocation that we agreed to so that we could leave 8 months ago. If we had not done that, the way that this case has dragged on would have kept us there at least another 8 months. He is very thorough and organized. He gives you advice solely based on fact. He does not make outlandish promises or press you to do more than you are ready for. He made the mediation process quick and easy on my end by being prepared and thorough and knowing what was important to me. He advocated for my and my children's best interest and I couldn't be more grateful.
Terry was outstanding in helping me through this difficult process. His expertise and advice allowed for a fair resolution to my alimony modification.
Was very satisfied. Very professional. Would recommend this individual. Was very careful in making sure he was working in an ethical manner. Was quick to respond to any of my questions.
Hi went to family first legal group and hire Terry DeSalvo after I had been severely mistreated by a female attorney in Estero Florida off coconut road… I basically came to him with a mess of a divorce $30,000 in debt already and no end in sight. The way that Terry took over my case and handled me was flawless any and every question I ever had he answered in a timely manner. I felt supported cared for and listen too. Terry handled my case and eventually got me what was fair and what I wanted in my divorce I’ll be forever grateful I highly highly recommend him for anyone that feels lost in such an unfortunate situation and need some true guidance and legal help. Terry was 100% professional and even since my case has ended he has checked up on me to see how things are going and make sure that everything was still running smooth if I could give him 10 stars I would!!
Family First Legal Group deserves way more than 5 stars and there are not enough words to express how grateful I am for Attorney Terry DeSalvo and Paralegal Megan Sanford (who is now officially an attorney!!!). I get emotional just thinking about it. I was almost two years into my divorce/custody battle with a different law firm and hadn’t accomplished ANYTHING. It was a complete nightmare. I finally found and retained Terry and Megan with Family First Legal Group and it instantly changed my life. I say “instantly” because Attorney DeSalvo was able to accomplish in eight weeks what my other attorney could not accomplish in a year and a half. It was scary starting all over again but they EXCEL at communication and brought a level of confidence, understanding and compassion that instantly put me at ease. Every single time I called the office the entire staff was caring, professional and helpful and I always received a timely response. Megan would often take extra time with me when I was having a tough day and just wanted to give up. She would gently get me back on track, restore my confidence and get me prepared for the next step. Most importantly...I ALWAYS knew what was going on with my case and what to expect. Terry is also great at setting realistic expectations. We were able to settle through mediation which is nothing short of a miracle. The mediation was 11 hours at their office, going after hours, and Terry and Megan pushed through it with me to the very end to make sure the agreement was made, signed and officially notarized. Terry is equally as compassionate and kind as Megan...making the 11 hour mediation comfortable and surprisingly pleasant. I’m beyond happy with the outcome. I’ll never forget at the end...signing the giant stack of paperwork..the mediator (who was also great) said “it’s like signing your life away”. I said “no..I’m actually getting my life back”. I have so much gratitude for Terry, Megan and the entire Family First Legal Group for the expert level of knowledge, compassion and communication they provided me. You far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for helping me get my life back!
We cannot express our gratitude enough to Attorney Terry Desalvo, Attorney Alex Peterson and their remarkable team at Family First Legal Group. Attorney DeSalvo represented us on a Stepparent Adoption and all throughout the two years he went above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. In such a vulnerable time in our lives he made it known that we were in good hands. Terry was there every step of the way whenever we needed him he was just a phone call away. He kindly and patiently listened to our concerns and answered any questions we had in a timely matter. We also worked closely with paralegal Angela Velez and we couldn’t have been blessed with a better paralegal. Angela surpassed all of our expectations. She always made sure to call us with results quickly and was even there to just hear me vent when stress and emotions got the best of me. We always felt there deepest concerns with every phone call or every meeting. They truly live up to there name “Family First” because they really made us feel like family. All of the staff there are incredibly professional and kind. I often spoke and dealt with with Leslie, Sarah, Lisa, Jenna and Jillian. Again, words cannot describe how great we were treated every single time by the staff members. If you have a similar situation you’re looking to solve or any other family law related situation please look no further. Family First will make sure to give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve. Forever grateful.
Terry had both my long term and short term goals in mind throughout the entire divorce process. He is very focused and detailed, making sure nothing gets overlooked that will affect your future life. I appreciate his honesty and experience with the court that brought a gravity to the decisions I made.
Where do I even begin.... After 29 years of marriage, sadly, it ended. I had to make a decision, for the first time, on my own, of what or how to hire an attorney firm. Looking at reviews, I chose Family First Legal Group and my case was assigned to the most brilliant Attorney Terry DeSalvo Jr. After my first phone conversation with Attorney DeSalvo I knew I made the right decision. He answered my questions, and believe me, I had many! Feeling overwhelmed, Attorney DeSalvo reassured me we would get through this together. Along with the help of my paralegal, Lisa Singleton, and Attorney DeSalvo, I did get through my divorce. Every decision I made was truly made with the help and guidance of Attorney DeSalvo. The hardest day of my life was mediation. It was a 12-1/2 day. Second guessing myself, I asked Attorney DeSalvo, for advise. He looked at me, and gave me advise not only from a professional stand point, but also as a friend. How often can a client say that about their attorney. It speaks volumes.. This is an email I sent to Attorney DeSalvo after our marathon day of mediation.. I wanted my attorney to know how grateful I was to have had his support... Hello Attorney DeSalvo, I feel as though you and everyone there were my family. I woke up at 2am and reviewed all my documents till early morning. I am taking your advise and moving forward, starting fresh, and feeling confident WE made the right decision.. I always felt you had my best interest at heart.. I thank you for that... Yesterday was probably one of the most important decision I had and will ever have to make. Thank you for your professional and friend to friend support that I needed... I will be just fine!! Karen Gambino
Terry DeSalvo, Alex Peterson and the team at First Family Legal Group were brought on as my fifth legal counsel, post-divorce, dealing with a petition filed by my ex-husband to modify child support just 6 months after our final judgement that had been dragging on for over a year and a half. In a matter of only three months, Terry helped me to fend off a trial on only his petition/request(s), file the required documents to secure my requests, as well as negotiate/settle my case in its entirety. Terry's expertise and ability to actually get things done timely and efficiently was greatly superior to any other attorney I have worked with in Naples and beyond. I would highly recommend his services.
Attorney DeSalvo is knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and best of all - HONEST. From our very first meeting with him, we felt we were in great hands with a very delicate situation. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for our family.
Attorney DeSalvo helped me leave a horrible situation for me and my children quickly and efficiently. He proposed a shortened temporary agreement, but permanent relocation that we agreed to so that we could leave 8 months ago. If we had not done that, the way that this case has dragged on would have kept us there at least another 8 months. He is very thorough and organized. He gives you advice solely based on fact. He does not make outlandish promises or press you to do more than you are ready for. He made the mediation process quick and easy on my end by being prepared and thorough and knowing what was important to me. He advocated for my and my children's best interest and I couldn't be more grateful.
Terry was outstanding in helping me through this difficult process. His expertise and advice allowed for a fair resolution to my alimony modification.