My office's focus is on assisting people with family related issues (divorce, custody, support, adoption, etc.). I focus on an olive branch approach as I want dad's and mom's to peacefully coexist, as that ultimately is in children's best interest. My office also offers divorce and custody mediation, as an alternative to the typical litigated court experience. While mediation is not for everyone, for most families, it is a kinder gentler, more efficient, and less expensive alternative, and the best part is that both parties walk away with a resolution that they created, not one imposed by a court. I am the only certified advanced mediator in the Central New York area. I also take pride in honestly assessing all family issues.
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★★★★
Mike recently facilitated our divorce mediation; he explained the process thoroughly and efficiently. Ours was uncomplicated and involved only some basic negotiation. I appreciated his facts-forward expertise and especially the compassionate and caring attention of his office staff (Ann). Do be sure to contact him regularly, though; communication was a real concern, completed court documents sat on his desk for weeks until we reached out with concern.
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★
Mike represented my ex husband in our divorce and perjured and deceived documents and the court in any way possible. The lies he told on court record and in documents are extensive. I'm currently vacating everything and redoing our entire divorce. He notarized loans for my husband to take against our home and ommited that loan from financials. He handled closing of our home and I was not provided a single breakdown, statement, closing costs, fees ect...nothing. He did pay himself unknown to me out of the closing money as was shown in the only document I ever got from him when I asked for our escrow balance (my attorney wouldn't ask for me) for handling the closing. In my calculations 20k is unaccounted for and my ex husband was cleared of multiple debts from closing profits that I had no idea of but on record Mike stated everything has been fair and equitable.
I'm not biased because he represented my ex. I actually felt bad for him having my ex as a client. I'm now realizing he was the perfect attorney for my ex as he aided my ex in contempt and fraud.
Client
★
Working with Kacie Krouse was one of the most frustrating and costly experiences of my life. Their complete lack of communication, urgency, and basic follow-through nearly tanked our home purchase -- a deal that should have been straightforward was dragged out for months due to their inexcusable delays and inattention.
Calls and emails went unanswered for weeks. Critical documents sat untouched. Deadlines came and went without explanation. We were left in the dark while our timeline disintegrated and our stress levels skyrocketed.
It became painfully clear that this attorney was either overwhelmed, apathetic, or simply not competent enough to handle a real estate transaction. Had it not been for the persistence of others involved in the deal, this would've fallen apart completely.
If you value your time, money, and sanity -- do yourself a favor and hire literally anyone else.
Client
★★★★★
Going through a divorce isn't an easy process. It is emotional, and can bring financial hardship. We all wear many "hats" during our marriage. Mike taught me, the only "hat" to wear is what's best for me. Mike was there to help me every step of the way, and he's still there for me! Choosing an attorney can be hard, especially when going through a divorce. Having Mike as my divorce attorney was the best decision that I made!
Client
★★★★★
Mike Kalil made a very difficult adoption process as smooth as possible. He was a great communicator and always kept the children's and our needs at the forefront. He is a caring and empathetic listener. He has a wealth of experience which is priceless in such a process. He prepared us well for the case and in a situation where everything felt out of our control, made sure we had the information we needed. I would gladly recommend his services to everyone.