McFarling Cohen Fic & Squires

I’m only writing this review to help other parents avoid the mistake I made. Hopefully you read this before making your decision and can make better choices for yourself. This was my experience. Out of fear and urgency to protect my child, I made the mistake of hiring this firm - a mistake that ultimately destroyed everything I had worked to achieve on my own. I originally scheduled a video consultation, but at the time of the meeting was told it had to be a phone call instead. Later, I realized this may have been because the firm relies on new, inexperienced attorneys who struggle to answer basic questions without support. Once I hired them, communication became nearly impossible. Calls and messages went unanswered unless I followed up over and over—yet they still billed me for “communication.” I had to chase them for court dates, submissions, and deadlines, which was unprofessional and extremely stressful. Emily McFarling herself told me she no longer appears in court, citing other business ventures and frequent travel - something confirmed by local attorneys familiar with her social media. Despite charging premium fees, I was reassigned to a completely unprepared and inexperienced attorney, Summer Squires, after the first attorney handling my case left the firm. The night before my hearing, I was told it was confirmed. Moments before walking into court, I mentioned I didn’t even know what the hearing was for—Summer responded, “Me neither.” Because of her lack of preparation, I lost full custody—something I secured on my own before ever hiring this firm. To make matters worse, after the hearing, Summer laughed with another attorney, then sat in my car while I cried—only to bill me for that time. She also gave advice “as a mother,” not as an attorney—guidance that could have seriously damaged my case had I followed it. Meanwhile, the billing never stopped. No accountability. No meaningful refunds. Just financial and emotional devastation. McFarling Law destroyed the progress I had worked so hard to achieve on my own. Before hiring any attorney, ask direct questions: Who will actually represent you in court? Will your case be passed around between attorneys? Can you meet your attorney face-to-face (or at least via Zoom) before trusting them with your child’s future? From what I observed, Emily McFarling has young, inexperienced attorneys working under her name while charging premium fees. That is not the representation you—or your child—deserve.

Leslie Cohen and the McFarland Group were absolutely amazing to work with! From the very beginning, Leslie offered helpful suggestions for my case that made all the difference. It felt like having a trusted support system providing guidance every step of the way. She was easy to work with and always responded promptly. I never felt uneasy—only relief knowing she was on my side. Thank you, Leslie and team, for all your assistance and guidance during this sensitive time. I will definitely refer you to others and reach out again if I need help in the future. Wishing you all the very best! Thank you again!

I cannot recommend McFarling Law Group highly enough as a woman filing for divorce. Lesley Cohen and Kiya Jack were fantastic every step of the way and made a painful time in my life significantly easier with their expertise, knowledge and guidance. I would absolutely choose them again if I had to do it all over.