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Phyllis Shepherd

46 years of experience
Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence
Alaska, District of Columbia

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Communication Skills

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Loretta C Fitzgerald April 28, 2021

Rating: 10

Her skills and extensive experience and for all of the above reasons. I seek Phyllis's advice on personal and family legal matters. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Phyllis and I worked together at a firm with a high volume of cases, and continued to confer on legal matters.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Phyllis and I worked on many of the same cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We worked together in the 1990s, and have continued to discuss cases since that time.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Phyllis is a strong advocate for clients. She believes in each client, gives each her best, and provides excellent representation.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Phyllis knows the law, and researches it thoroughly. She has many years of experience, particularly in family law matters.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

I have read Phyllis's legal briefs, and found them to be well worded, clear and persuasive.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Phyllis is friendly with clients, yet firm on their behalf in court and in depositions. She is an effective litigator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Phyllis is an ethical attorney. She will go to bat for clients effectively and within the bounds of the law.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I highly recommend Phyllis for all types of family law matters such as divorce and child custody. She is also skilled in many other areas including personal injury, appellate work, etc.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Phyllis has many skills as she has practiced law for many years, has handled innumerable legal matters, and is a natural in adversarial settings.

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Phyllis is diligent, committed, and compassionate, all qualities someone needs in a lawyer. I highly recommend Phyllis to you.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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