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I just want to thank you for all your hard work. It was a hard time for me and you made it very easy for me to go over a difficult document…. To look into the future to help me understand where I will be in 5 to 10 years. This helped me a lot. |
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Divorce Consulting, 18 year marriage, 2 children, Cheshire
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You were always on top of things and I always felt my needs were being attended to. I felt I received a fair settlement. I felt like you were really on my side - fighting for what I wanted and sticking up for me. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 6 year marriage, North Haven
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You assisted us with sticking with the facts and avoiding escalation of emotions. |
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Divorce Mediation, 19 year marriage, two teenage children, Glastonbury
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I was concerned with how the divorce process would work in my particular case and what impact it would have on me economically. Your experience in these matters was extremely helpful in describing options that were available that I had no idea existed. |
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Divorce Consulting, second marriage, no children, Cheshire
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You benefited and helped .... my former spouse... and I with a list of boundaries, guidance, legal options as to ‘how to get there’ in an amicable way. First and foremost our intention was keeping the kids as a main priority thru the whole process, which was in our case. |
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Divorce Mediation, 14 year marriage, two school age children, Orange
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Legal guidance as to what I deserve and could reasonably expect out of the settlement for myself and my children were my primary expectations of your services... The legal education, guidance and advice were timely, appropriate and comforting when things got tough... |
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Collaborative Divorce, 16 year marriage, two children, Southington
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Your calm demeanor and creative thinking were exactly what we needed. |
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage, adult children, Southington
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There were a lot of things I thought you did well, but if I had to distill everything down to a single concept I think the aggregate benefit was that you were able to balance collaboration and advocacy. Meeting my needs while still moving a painful but inevitable process forward at all possible speed. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 24 year marriage, one adult and one teenage special needs child, Naugatuck
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We were able to do what we needed to do at a very reasonable cost and much more importantly, the mediation process helped us preserve the aspects of our relationship and parenting that we both wanted to enjoy the rest of our lives. |
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Divorce Mediation, five children, Hamden
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I feel by coming up with our own agreement in the collaborative process, it has helped us maintain civility toward each other now that the divorce is final. It was what we agreed to not what a judge decided for us. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 17 year marriage, school age children, Southington
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I’m completely satisfied with the results. I believe mediation is the way to go. Mediation is much less destructive. I believe the settlement was the best I could hope for. |
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Divorce Consulting, 30+ year marriage, adult children, substantial assets, Cheshire
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One of the most important qualities that I was looking for in an attorney and that I found in you was someone who was easy to talk with and someone that explained the whole divorce process in terms that I understood. At first the whole process seemed so overwhelming but when taken piece by piece it seemed more manageable and a little less overwhelming. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 6 year marriage, one child, Durham
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You took my circumstances into account through the process. You were always available and made me feel as though I was an important client – not just another case... |
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Collaborative Divorce, 26 year marriage, three teenage children, Hebron
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I was most was satisfied with your time in explaining and your compassion and understanding. You benefitted me by looking after my needs. |
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Divorce Consulting, 19 year marriage, two children. Cheshire
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The representation was balanced and fair. You were totally dedicated…. and stuck with me in a difficult situation. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, Hebron
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You provided guidance to assist in divorce proceedings in a timely and efficient manner. |
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Divorce Mediation, 20 year marriage, 2 children
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I would recommend collaboration. Everyone talked, no fighting. We all tried to agree on matters. It worked great. Eveyone got along - less stress in a very stressful situation. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 29 year marriage, Middletown
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Thank you for the valuable advice.
I've already implemented most of your suggestions and feel a bit more secure. Your most helpful suggestion was to look ahead to what I would like to do in a few years. We all get so concerned about planning for our children's needs...we forget to plan ahead for ourselves. |
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Divorce Consulting, 15 year marriage, school age children, Cheshire
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I believe the settlement was the best I could hope for. |
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Divorce Consulting, long term marriage, adult children, Cheshire
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You gave me well rounded and appropriate counsel so I could confidently feel comfortable proceeding with my pro-se divorce. |
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Divorce Consulting, mid length marriage, no children, Hartford
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I was most satisfied with the speed with which the matter was settled. |
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Divorce Mediation, 28 year marriage, 2 children
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Thanks for all the time you took with us and your unending patience. |
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Divorce Mediation, 15 year marriage, no children, Meriden
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I was most satisfied with your legal representation, caring and professionalism. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 16 year marriage, 3 children, Southington
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Thank you for your understanding - it's such a hard time and you were great. I should never have gotten so nervous. You had everything under control. Now we can go on with our lives. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, adult children living at home, Middletown
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I was most satisfied with your willingness to work with me on a consulting basis to reduce costs. |
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Divorce Consulting, short term marriage, Wallingford
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The firm helped me achieve a fair and equitable divorce at a reasonable price. |
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Divorce Consulting, one preschool aged child, Wallingford
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I would recommend collaboration. It helps to keep the relationship between parties manageable - taking away most nastiness that could occur. Both can choose to retain their dignity and end with something fair to both. |
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Collaborative Divorce, short term marriage
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From my first phone call, I felt very good about working with your firm. It has been a difficult process, but I always felt cared for but not at the expense of fairness. |
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage, five adult children, Southington
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The mediated agreement went well due to your direct sytle. Your letters of explanation along the way were very helpful. |
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Divorce Mediation, 38 year marriage, Willimantic
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I would like to thank Attorney Cappalli for her professionalism, kindness and sympathy. It was appreciated. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 29 year marriage, Bristol
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You helped us to arrive at a fair agreement without need for animosity. Your service helped us through what could have been a very divisive and difficult process. |
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage, Willimantic
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We wanted a peaceful, fair settlement. Attorney Cappalli helped us to achieve exactly this. |
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Divorce Mediation, five year marriage
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Your knowledge, explanation and detailed descriptions of what to do and expect in court was outstanding. We had our day in court, stress free (almost), but knew where to go, what to do and what to expect. |
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Divorce Mediation, two adult children
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The speed and ease of the process was most satisfactory. |
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Divorce Mediation, mid length marriage, one child, New Britain
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My questions were addressed quickly. I feel that any advice given was presented to me in a clear way - that I could(then)make an intelligent decision to reach my goal. |
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Divorce Consulting, senior citizen, third marriage, Danielson
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I thought you were highly effective at diffusing tension during the mediation meetings. |
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Divorce Mediation, minor and adult children, Middletown
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I was most satisfied with the excellent and quick responses and that you were caring and nonjudgmental. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 2 school age children, Prospect
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It was a pleasure to know you. I feel you handled my divorce to the best of your ability and was very pleased. |
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Divorce Mediation, no children, Naugatuck
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Dignity and respect. Even though the process was very painful, this was a nice way to go through it. I feel I can have a decent relationship with my ex. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 13 year marriage, Prospect
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I recommend mediation to anyone looking for a peaceful settlement. Attorney Cappalli maintained a professional maner, yet a sensitive and respectful disposition during our whole process, truly understanding the difficult situation we were going through. |
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Divorce Mediation, second marriage
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My goal was to be divorced with the least amount of turmoil. With this firm's help I was able to accomplish that with only small setbacks. I have settled into a new location and am pursuing the kind of new life I was aiming to have for myself. |
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Divorce Consulting, 15 year marriage, Danielson
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I was most satisfied with Attorney Cappalli's ability to educate and inform both parties in a non-partisan way as to make each feel comfortable and relaxed enough to answer and ask questions. |
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Divorce Mediation, 15 year marriage, Wallingford
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Thanks for your promptness of replies, professionalism and making me feel comfortable. Also for good referrals for mortgage and mediation. |
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Divorce Consulting, 18 year marriage, children, Cheshire
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I benefitted by having a forum to openly discuss in a calm and non-threatening environment the concerns we each had about our son to ensure this relationship in transition would have as minimal an impact as possible. |
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Divorce Mediation, with pre-teen child, Wallingford
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I'm grateful for Lisa's ability to make the difficult process of divorce bearable due to her brains, efficiency and likeable personality. |
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Divorce Consulting, long term marriage, 2 teenagers, Cheshire
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You helped me in getting divorced relatively quickly and painlessly, answering questions and giving good advice to help me with the mediation process with another attorney. |
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Divorce Consulting, long term marriage with family, Cheshire
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My concerns were addressed quickly. You were always courteous and my messages/emails were returned reliably. |
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Collaborative Divorce, short term marriage, Southington
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I felt that I was well represented while at the same time there was a good effort to get both parties what they needed to move forward. |
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Collaborative Divorce, three young children, Southington
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I was most satisfied with the clearly defined explanations and the ability to vent and receive emotional support. Also, the way you prepared me for our final and only court date. . . . it greatly helped. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, Cheshire
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Lisa has been supportive, but objective throughout the case. I also feel that given her additional "psychological" insight, she was more prepared to deal with our "dymanics" and put her effort into moving the process along. Thank you for your insight, support & perserverance! |
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Collaborative Divorce, 3 children, Cheshire
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With the Collaborative process we were able to talk and work out all the details without fighting. There was no room in my life to hate someone I just spent 21 years with. We remain best of friends and I know that we're always there for each other in times of trouble. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 21 year marriage, Middlebury
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This process was the best for our children. Though both are adults, they are both supportive of our choices and proud of us that we handled it all so well. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, Middlebury
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We were most satisfied by the whole aspect of the mediation process, professionalism, knowledge of family law and requirements by the State of Connecticut as far as children go, by Lisa. |
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Divorce Mediation, 16 year marriage, 1 pre-teen child, Wallingford
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Low cost. Fair distribution of property, finances, etc. without siding with one party or the other. |
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage, adult children and college student, Bethany
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I was most satisfied with the quick responses & actions of the whole process. |
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Divorce Mediation, 29 year marriage, Bethany
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When we first met with Lisa, she explained step-by-step each process of mediation in detail until we were both sure we understood her. Lisa was easy to deal with, down to earth and took her time with all explanations. |
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Divorce Mediation, 9 year marriage, no children, Cheshire
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We wanted fairness and equality during the whole process and to feel comfortable with our decisions. We felt this was achieved. |
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Divorce Mediation, short term marriage, Oxford
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I do believe that Mediation is the answer because it provides the least amount of drama and hurt to the parties involved. |
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Divorce Mediation 5 year marriage, no children, Oxford
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The aspect of representation we were most satisfied with was the quality of the alternatives offered when were at an impasse. |
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Divorce Mediation, short term marriage, 3 young children
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The benefit of the services the firm provided was a speedy cost effective dissolution. Thank you for helping us to navigate through a particulary difficult time in our lives. |
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Divorce Mediation, 7 year marriage, elementary/preschool age children
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Mediation accomplished our goal to dissolve the marriage and we were most satisfied with the reasonable expense and required expertise. |
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Divorce Mediation, no children, Shelton
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We were able to dissolve the marriage at a reasonable expense and the required expertise available. |
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Divorce Mediation, 12 year marriage, Duham
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The Firm helped me achieve a fair and equitable division of assets, without the gigantic expense of a litigated divorce. |
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17 year marriage, school aged children, Cheshire
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I was especially satisfied with the promptness of returned calls and emails. |
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Divorce Mediation, short term marriage, Oxford
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We would recommend to others Mediation, the entire process was quick, easy and lent some relief to a very stressfull time. |
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Divorce Mediation, Oxford
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It was a tough process with difficult problems but there were no issues with us getting through this with your help. You were thorough and fair. |
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Divorce Mediation, 16 year marriage, 3 children, Cheshire
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My ex and I felt we would be able to come to an agreement on the most important issues concerning our divorce. We wanted to keep it reasonable and simple, and we needed to keep the cost of legal counsel as low as possible, but not at the expense of our own time and energy. I am very pleased with how mediation worked to these end. |
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Divorce Mediation, 2 young children, New Haven
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Mediation proved to be convenient and relatively affordable. |
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Divorce Mediation, 16 year marriage, New Haven
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My case was handled with dignity and compassion. We were treated like people, not a case. Our feelings were heard, acknowledged, and accommodated. |
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Collaborative Divorce, short term marriage, Southbury
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The aspect of representation I was most satisfied with was the balance of working as a collaborative team while being individually represented at the same time. |
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Collaborative Divorce, school age child, Southbury
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I felt like Lisa was really on my side and stuck up for me. |
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Collaborative Divorce, short term marriage, North Haven
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You helped my former spouse and me get through a highly emotional issue with minimal emotional distress and an equitable distribution of assets. This could have been a very contentious process, but it was as good as it could be and in many ways much better than I had expected. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, Southington
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The Collaborative process provided much better means for resolving these emotionally charged issues for both of us. I had an advocate on our side that was committed to having a fair and respectful process that would keep us out of litigation. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 31 year marriage, Southington
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“I thank you for all your help and professional attitude.” |
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage
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“I wanted an amicable divorce and that’s what we got.” |
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Divorce Mediation, 38 year marriage
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Lisa was easy to deal with, down to earth and took her time with all explanations. |
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Divorce Mediation, short term marriage, Cheshire
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You always kept me informed and were very patient with me. You made me feel comfortable so the situation was not bad at all. I was satsified with everything. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, 2 children, Southington
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Everything was explained well and very comfortable and relaxed atmosphere and divorce proceedings were pleasant to go through. |
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Divorce Mediation, 2nd marriage, Naugatuck
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I wanted a divorce which would not end up in high conflict and hard feelings. We ultimately succeeded. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, minor children, Hebron
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I was most satisfied with the thoroughness of explanations and paperwork completion. |
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Divorce Mediation, mid length marriage, Meriden
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I was very pleased with you as my attorney and felt I succeeded with your help to achieve a comfortable future based on the results of the settlement. |
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Collaborative Divorce, mid length marriage with children, Southington
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I wanted a fair and civil split from a relationship that was at a dead end. I wanted my son to be okay. I believe with your help and knowledge, this was totally achieved. |
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Divorce Mediation, mid length marriage, Wallingford
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The firm helped me achieve a final resolution without court interference. |
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Collaborative Divorce, mid length marriage, 2 children, Cheshire
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I have mentioned to others that you were the best. |
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Divorce Mediation, 2 children, Cheshire
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I was most satisfied with the courtesy and respect and for understanding the emotions we were going through during a very difficult time. |
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Divorce Mediation, short term 2nd marriage, Shelton
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Lisa was professional and proficient with her recommendations as well as legal advice. It was a very smooth process from beginning to end. |
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Divorce Mediation, mid length marriage, children, Orange
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Thank you for everything. I felt I was with someone who cared how our family would end up. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 29 year marriage, Middletown
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Lisa was very knowledgeable of family law. Very easy to speak with, very diplomatic when necessary. |
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Divorce Mediation, 11 year marriage with children, Wallingford
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Thank you for your help through a very difficult time. |
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage, Glastonbury
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You were very professional, knowledgeable, fair and creative. |
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Divorce Mediation, 30+ year marriage, Southington
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We were most satisfied by how clearly the process was explained to us and how smoothly everything went. |
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Divorce Mediation, 14 year marriage, 2 school age children, Orange
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My concerns were addressed quickly. Thanks for your courtesy-messages returned, emails returned reliably. |
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Collaborative Divorce, short term marriage with children, Southbury
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I was most satisfied with how quick and simple the entire process was. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 20+ year marriage, Naugatuck
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Lisa, thanks for your insight, support and perserverence. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, Cheshire
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We benefitted by dissolving our marriage in a cordial atmosphere. |
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Divorce Mediation, short term marriage, Oxford
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Thank you for doing a great job! |
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Divorce Mediation, mid leghth marriage, children, Cheshire
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After sitting in court [for the short and simple final hearing] I did realize that the process was probably the quickest and least painful way to get divorced. |
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage, Meriden
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With Attorney Cappalli, we received all the necessary professional guidance through the process. She was very helpful in explaining everything, and it was quite convenient to have someone prepare all the paperwork for us. |
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Divorce Mediation, 16 year marriage, 2 children, New Haven
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Lisa was highly organized and professional. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 16 year marriage, Cheshire
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Mediation with you was the most painless route to resolve our situation. |
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Divorce Mediation, 13 year marriage, children, New Britain
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I was most satisfied with your professionalism, knowledge & experience of law/process. You were respectful and compassionate. |
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Mediation - 10 year marriage - 1 child - Cheshire
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The treatment due to my medical condition was greatly appreciated. |
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Collaboration - disabled spouse - Waterbury
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I would recommend you because you keep your word! |
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Collaboration - 10 year marriage - Waterbury
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I would recommend this firm because Lisa & Michelle were both great! I was comfortable with the way things went and I understood what was happening and why things went as they did throughout the process. I think there was a real sense of caring and consideration for all involved. What could have been a very bad situation, was handled in the best way possible. I am thankful for the support and am glad I chose this firm to work with for one of the worst experiences of my life - they made it bearable. |
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Collaboration - 27 year marriage - adult children
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I was most satisfied with the frank upfront discussions of process, needs and procedures. I appreciated being heard, my needs were taken into consideration. |
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Cheshire - Long term marriage
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I think I achieved a fair divorce. It was much less difficult or stressful that a court-decided procedure. Divorce is never good, but this process makes it fair and all are able to voice their concerns throughout. |
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Collaboration - Long term Marriage with adult children - Cheshire
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I was most satisfied with the personal attention to the emotional piece behind the dissolution. I truly felt like I had an ally looking out for my best interests. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 21 year marriage, Cheshire
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You helped me achieve a fair divorce settlement without the ugliness. |
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Collaborative Divorce - Long term marriage, Cheshire
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I just want to Thank you Lisa, as well as Michelle, for making this painless as possible. It really meant a lot to me. |
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Collaboration - 21 year marriage - one child - Cheshire
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Your firm helped me achieve peace and closure. |
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Consultation - 13 year marriage - Wallingford
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I was most satisfied with your ability to understand our unique situation and direct us accordingly. |
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Mediation, Long term marriage - 2 children - Prospect
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Attorney Cappalli has an insight and understanding I never expected to find with an Attorney. |
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Mediation - 25 yr. marriage - 1 minor child - Beacon Falls
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I was most satisfied with how much Lisa listened. |
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Collaboration, 17 year marriage, Southington
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I was most satisfied with you listening skills and the way you thought issues through. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 32 year marriage, adult children, Cheshire
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I benefitted by Attorney Cappalli turning every possible solution into different structural options. |
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Collaborative Divorce, adult children, long term marriage, Cheshire
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I would recommend collaboration. Very open format where all parties were present and heard and understood up to the minute what clients were expressing. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 32 year marriage, adult children, Cheshire
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I was most satisfied with the caring and professionalism of the firm itself. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, two children, Cheshire
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The firm helped me to get a fair and just divorce. |
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Collaborative Divorce, long term marriage, two children, Cheshire
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I was most satisfied that there was always a sense of professionalism coupled with sensitivity |
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Collaborative Divorce, 26 year marriage, adult child, Southington
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I wanted a collaborative process with a successful result that protected my interests (and I recieved this). |
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Collaborative Divorce, 26 year marriage, adult child, Southington
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Attorney Cappalli is very thorough and explains everything in a manner that can be easily understood. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 26 year marriage, adult child, Southington
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I felt that my wants and desires were heard, listened to, and implemented. |
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Prenuptial Agreement, Ellington
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I was very pleased with Lisa's professionalism and knowledge base. She took care of what needed to be done, but there was a human, caring component |
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Pre-Marital Agreement, Elington
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I was satisfied with your explanations and fairness. |
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Divorce Mediation, 10 year marriage, 1 child, Prospect
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The benefits of this firm included: a fair divorce; the ability to keep cost down by being allowed to do as much as I can; the firms organization. |
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Divorce Mediation, mid length marriage, 1 child, Prospect
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I feel this method sets a good structure of goals in the very beginning, and makes the couple stick to them throughout. |
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Collaborative Divorce, one young child, Southbury
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I just want to offer my deep thanks for helping me through what was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through. I won’t forget it. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 7 year marriage, Southbury
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You were extremely insightful and your genuine concern and respect for each party was clearly felt. My sincere Thanks!
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Divorce Mediation, long term marriage, Cheshire
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This firm was competent, professional and respectful. |
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Divorce Mediation, married 32 years, Cheshire
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You helped us by providing clear explanations of each of our rights and legal impact on our choices. |
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Divorce Mediation, 30+ year marriage, Cheshire
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Thank you for helping us to navigate through a particularly difficult time in our lives. |
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Divorce Mediation, short term marriage, 3 young children, West Hartford
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The aspect of representation we were most satisfied with was the quality of the alternatives offered when we were at an impasse. |
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Divorce Mediation, 7 year marriage, West Hartford
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Your firm helped us achieve a speedy, cost effective dissolution. |
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Divorce Mediation, elementary/preschool age children, West Hartford
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I would absolutely recommend this firm to others! Mediation was a great way to go in our situation. I feel Mediation will certainly help others going through the same thing. |
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Divorce Mediation, 15 year marriage, no children, Meriden
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Attorney Cappalli did an excellent job as my advocate and in keeping process moving towards satisfactory resolution. I would highly recommend Attorney Cappalli to anyone. |
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Collaborative Divorce, Southington
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Lisa was professional and extremely helpful as we moved through the process. She is able to move through emotional charged issues and keep both parties focused on the ultimate objective. |
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Collaborative Divorce, 30+ plus year marriage, Southington
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