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A friend referred me to Stephen Berrigan Law for my separation, which was extremely difficult. My lawyer was Stephen and Jane was the law clerk. They are very empathetic, patient and kind, which made the whole experience so much easier to manage; they just make everything comfortable. Stephen is an excellent lawyer and he really knows how to hear what you’re saying. He’s ethical, straight to the point, and doesn’t try to guide you down the path of making things worse in order to get “more.” I couldn’t have asked for a better family lawyer. And Jane was just the icing on the cake—she is so sweet and considerate. They are a really good team together.

“My divorce wasn’t going too well and I wanted to find another lawyer for a second opinion. When I met with Stephen Henderson I knew straight away he was the right lawyer for me. He got me on the right path: he told me to take the high road and compromise, and that saved me a pile of money and stress too. Stephen is a good listener and he’s honest and ethical. I’ve referred a lot of people to him and everybody is glad that they got him.”

“I worked with Stephen for my custody case. I felt like he genuinely cared about my family, and he went the extra mile when getting the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and the Children’s Aid Society involved. The case did go to trial and Stephen was very upfront about the retainer and financing, which makes a big difference for your stress levels. I’ve recommended him to a number of people since then.”

“When I needed a lawyer for a custody and mobility matter when my son and I moved from Fort Frances to Thunder Bay, I worked with Rebecka Angell and Stephen Henderson. They kept me in the loop, made sure I knew what all my options were and put me at ease during a really stressful time. There were no games played—they were very kind to the other side and represented me in a very professional manner. I also admired how they interacted with the judges and the other lawyers. I highly recommend them.”

“I worked with Stephen to get my will done. He was very helpful and genuinely cared about my situation. I felt I was in good hands and he really made sure my interests were thoroughly looked after. He explained everything in easy-to-understand terms and left me with a greater understanding of my situation than I had ever had. I highly recommend the Stephen Berrigan Law firm. It’s big enough to have the resources to get the job done and small enough to have personal connections with the clients. The work was done in record time and they took the worry out of the process.”

“One of the attributes I appreciate most in Stephen is his accessibility. Although I was travelling while Stephen was handling two different family matters for me, he promptly replied to my emails or phone calls and handled issues in a timely and appropriate manner. Because Stephen treated my family with such respect, patient consideration and good humour I came to think of him as a trusted friend. While working on our complicated estate case, his willingness to liaise with our accountant and other professionals was exemplary. I highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for an amiable, approachable and accountable lawyer. If I couldn’t reach Stephen immediately his law clerk, Jane answered my questions in a personable and professional manner and made sure Stephen was aware of any concerns. She is a valuable asset to a very professional law firm.”

“I needed a lawyer regarding custody of my three kids, and I chose Lauren Conti and Stephen Berrigan Law. I honestly couldn’t ask for a better law firm. Lauren knows my case inside and out, she responds quickly if I email or leave a phone message, she’s very straightforward and she’s compassionate and respectful. When I moved away from Thunder Bay to Dryden I kept her as my lawyer. When something else related to family law comes up for me, there is always someone available at Henderson to talk to, and it’s so nice to have that back-up and feel that everything’s going to be okay in a stressful situation.”

“Stephen handled my divorce. He was calm, understanding, down-to-earth and polite, and he took away a lot of my apprehension and anxiety about the situation. I was so impressed with his abilities and his kindness that I later hired him when I was trustee for my parents’ estates. He went over all the potential questions that could come up, and he made me feel confident he was taking care of matters on our behalf. I would recommend Stephen to anybody. If another matter comes up, I would go to him immediately. I also really appreciated Evelyn, Tim’s law clerk, who was extremely capable and outgoing.”

“I got in touch with Stephen Henderson about my divorce. Before that, I had another lawyer at another firm and we just seemed to be getting nowhere for two years; I felt like I was always in the dark. Stephen explained everything in detail and kept me apprised of every situation as it developed, in a timely manner. If you have to go through an unfortunate situation like a divorce, you need to be with somebody like Stephen who is going to walk you through the process and guide you, as a legal professional, so you can make decisions. Stephen is an honest man with integrity. I absolutely recommend him, 100 percent.”

“When I was going through a separation, I retained Stephen . The whole experience was positive. Stephen was amazing—he was very informative and returned my emails or calls in a timely fashion. He always supported fairness in our separation and wanted to make things as smooth and amicable as possible for us. Jane was super-helpful and always punctual with getting me information that I needed. I would definitely recommend Stephen Berrigan Law to others.”

“I chose Stephen when I needed to hire a lawyer regarding custody of my son, and I’m so happy I did. He really took the time to explain everything and tried to help me see the best way possible to handle sensitive decisions. He was patient and kind, and I felt like he really cared what was going on. His approach in court was calm and he knew exactly what to say and how to say it. Even after the case was closed he reached out to me to see how I was doing. I couldn’t be happier with the service he has given my family.”