team-member

Terry Zundel

Seattle, WA

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Ms. Zundel devotes much of her practice to family law. She routinely handles matters of parenting plans, dissolutions, child support matters, adoptions, estate planning, third party custody actions, paternity and other domestic relationship issues.Ms. Zundel has wide-ranging experience in mediation and arbitration on a variety of matters, including probate ligitation, construction disputes and employment law issues. She also has extensive litigation experience in the above areas. Ms. Zundel is able to handle business-related matters from start-up through dissolution of the business. She routinely advises Officers and Directors on corporate governance and compliance issues.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Zundel Law Offices, PLLC1000 Second AvenueSuite 1420Seattle, WA, 98104-10331000 Second AvenueSuite 1420Suite 1420Seattle, WA, 98104-1033

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!

Jessica Dennis
September 28, 2021

I worked with Terry during a seemingly impossible divorce and custody case. My ex was impossible to work with, missed required court dates, threatened her and her staff frequently, refused to be cooperative or even decent and ultimately made a tough situation near impossible. Terry worked on this case for 8 months, provided both legal advise and emotional support and ended up getting me full custody of daughter. She dealt with my ex- a malignant narcissist with professionalism and was able to see through his scary façade. She understands the law and fights for what is right. I would have been lost without Terry.

anonymous
September 20, 2021

As a working father going up against a stay-at-home mom who wanted sole custody, a difficult attorney representing my ex, and a bad GAL report, things looked hopeless. Terry gave me options and hope when I was ready to give up, dealt with a very difficult opposing counsel, and argued a fantastic case. At closing arguments, it was clear how emotionally and professionally invested she was in my case. After trial, I was satisfied that, win or lose, we did our best. And we won! I cannot recommend Terry highly enough, especially for professional working fathers who are fighting an uphill battle to keep involved in their kids' lives. She's the best!

anonymous
October 18, 2019

I spoke to Terry regarding my legal matter, she was attentive and showed great compassion and empathy during our brief phone call. I was completely lost and confused, she helped me understand my situation more clearly. I ultimately ended up retaining her for services and she has been the best to work with. I'm surprised to see the review giving her 1 star, that certainly was not my experience but I also know that some people have extremely excessive expectations. I would definitely recommend her to help anyone with family law matters. Terry has been in the business 25 years plus and it shows! Thanks Terry for being an awesome attorney and a great person in general!!

anonymous
April 29, 2019

Terry was not only and exceptional lawyer who is intelligent, knowledgeable about law, steady and stalwart, but she is also ethical and did what was right. One of the challenges I felt like I faced was not being dragged down and allowing this process change who I am and what I consider to be morale and she never came close to suggesting that we do anything outside of good decent behavior. She was a strong advocate and kept in mind the most important concern for our case which was what the best outcome for the children would be. Several reviews of other attorneys suggested that they stepped outside of their bounds, overcharged or mishandled their cases and she did not. She also has a humanitarian, compassionate side that communicates her understanding of the difficulties and challenges that can come with a divorce. She wasn't jaded or cold. She didn't lose her cool in the face of tactics clearly designed to throw both her and I off base. After 15 months of what was a grueling and very contentious divorce she always rose to the occasion and somehow managed to be thoroughly organized despite the significant complexities presented in such a lengthy, difficulty and convoluted case. Again I didn't ever get the sense that she was reactionary, operating from a place of retribution and she maintained compassion as proportionate to the situation and those involved admirably.

anonymous
November 19, 2018

Terry Zundel is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer. She uses her pen like a sword and drafts the most succinct description of the facts. I am very grateful for the declarations and memorandums she wrote to present the truth before the Court. Her style of working with her clients 1:1 is very versatile. She has great strategies that she utilizes from her 25+ years of experience as a lawyer. Her style of working with and against the most twisted attorneys is remarkable. I have had to hear audio transcripts that got me to realize that, when she is in court, she is quick to think, she is somehow very calm, speaks slowly and clearly, yet she is very strong and assertive. She pays close attention to what the opposing counsel is stating, this allows her to catch various misrepresentations and raise objections as may be needed. I have not seen this with some other lawyers. She represents her clients with great zeal. She is obviously very busy and sometimes making an appointment with her can be a challenge. I recommend Terry especially if you are faced with difficult opposing party.

Dan
March 30, 2018

I decided to use Terry after a recommendation from a colleague who spoke very highly of her. Terry has consistently exceeded my expectations. I felt like I truly had a champion in my corner. She was relentless in doing the right thing while being fiscally responsible to me and my billed costs. Thanks again Terry!

Achmat Jappie
November 6, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to work with Terry on a rather complicated issue with many moving pieces. Terry was quickly able to analyze and decipher my situation and provide different solutions and proposals on our first initial consult. I had been interviewing other attorneys, Terry was by the far the most empathetic and understanding out of the 8 attorneys I spoke with. This is the reason I decided to retain her services. Throughout the whole process, Terry worked hand and hand with me on developing different strategies and was extremely great at keeping me updated and being responsive to any questions I had. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a family attorney who is empathetic, responsive, intelligent and can get the job done.

anonymous
March 7, 2017

My case started out simply and ended up being a high conflict case that spanned nearly 2 years. Terry was the best thing to happen to me! After paying other lawyers so that I could interview them and becoming pretty dejected with their approach and attitude, Terry was a breath of fresh air. She was calm, compassionate, understanding, patient and came with valuable perspective. She is very honest and straightforward. And she is also very creative and digs deep for solutions. Her breath of experience allows her to detect things that others might miss and she is committed to ensuring that you get the best bang for your buck. She doesn't get you wound up in needless litigation. My ex's lawyer did that and if not for Terry, I would have fallen for these tricks. After the third attempt, my ex had a falling out with his lawyer and hired a second one who had a similar strategy. Terry also knows when to fight aggressively and when to ease up. In the beginning I was nervous, but after the first hearing I understood that Terry understands exactly how to read the pulse of the courtroom. She focuses on what is important for the case. While as a client, my passions and emotions might dictate judgement, she balances that out with reasonable, relevant and realistic plans of action. I learned that I could trust her instincts and competence for the best results. She understands people, motives and has foresight that is worth considering. One of the biggest reasons I recommend her to everyone who needs a good and honest lawyer is this. After my laborious 14 hour long mediation, I came to know that she was in the middle of a personal crisis and was going through an equally painful situation in her own life. By this time, I knew her long enough that she would have mentioned it to me, but she chose to remain professional and focus entirely on me. She mentioned nothing to me till the mediation was over and then asked me to keep her in my prayers. Along with the larger crisis, that day, her daughter was in the hospital. I will never forget her kindness or professionalism. Also, I must mention that Terry's billing practices are fair and transparent. When she can, she works to save you money as well. I have recommended Terry to several people and most have hired her and have been happy with her representation. Need a lawyer? Get TAZ!

Gayle
April 12, 2016

In May 2008, I found myself in a very scary situation. I was 8 months pregnant, separated from my husband, caring for our 2 year old, and holding down my full-time job. I came home from work one afternoon to find a ladder leaning against the deck of my home. I phoned police and told them I thought someone might have broken into my home. I stayed in my car with my 2 year old until police arrived. The officer searched my home and confirmed someone had entered the home through the sliding glass door on the deck. The officer asked me to look around to see if anything was missing. I discovered my wedding ring was gone and that's when I knew it was my husband. (He and I separated in January 2008 after he was arrested for domestic violence, at which time he was ordered to vacate the home.) The police officer called my husband's cell phone, identified himself and asked him if he had broken into the house that day. My husband admitted to being in the home, and the office clarified to him that was breaking and entering. The officer then asked my husband if he had taken my wedding ring. My husband's response was that he had bought it for me, so it was his. The officer clarified that the ring was in fact my property, and that was stealing. When the officer asked my husband where the ring was, my husband said he pawned it that afternoon. After ending the call, I told the officer I wanted to press charges. He told me there was nothing he could do - this was a civil matter and would have to be taken up in civil court. That's when I found Terry. She went into immediate action, helped me obtain a restraining order, and had my husband served immediately. He was actually caught by the police crawling through a downstairs window into my home 24 hours after service of the restraining order. After breaking into my home, stealing my ring, getting served a restraining order and getting caught by the police breaking into my home again, my husband was never arrested. The law is very frustrating for those who follow it, while trying to deal with those who don't. Terry was my lifeline. She handled my divorce, which was final at the end of 2008. I trusted her with my life, and the lives of my children. She made sure we were protected, and 8 years later she is still my attorney.

Collin
August 31, 2015

Having never gone through a divorce before, I was initially very intimdated about seeking counsel and how all of this works. Terry could not have been a better attorney let alone calming force throughout the entire process. She was very methodical and consistent in all of her efforts and I would so highly recommend her that a review via my laptop does not do justice. I sincerely appreciate her and cannot thank her enough. A true professional and genuine individual. Thank you!!