Reviews

Brian P.

Courtney did an amazing job on my case and won me a high 5-figure judgement with the maximum wage garnishment against the other party. From the start she was enthusiastic and covering all angles to get the most out of my filing. Her knowledge of the law and systematic approach really paid off in court, where her presentation of the evidence and cross-examination was both efficient and impactful, weighing heavily in my favor. Not only is she an extremely competent attorney, but she provided great moral support simply in her demeanor and how she talked to me, as opposed to other attorneys who might make you feel like an inconvenience to their firm or give excuses instead of results. She is truly an advocate. My opponent became quite huffy in court after losing big, and Courtney showed concern for my wellbeing, advising me even after court was adjourned to stay for a minute and let the other party steam out of the courtroom.

Paul A.

I used them.I got my kids full custody from my wife.They did an awesome job

Ivy B.

Courtney is the most thoughtful and conscientious person. No detail escapes her. She’s also incredibly great to work with and diffuses the tension in stressful situations. I will absolutely work with her again and looking forward to it.

Michelle H.

Courtney is great to work with. She was up front from our first meeting, answering all of our questions honestly. She always responded very quickly to calls/messages. She truly cares about her clients and wants what is best for the family.

Karen O.

David Hiestand was thorough and knowledgeable in the update of my estate planning documents. He provided great advice and detailed information. I strongly recommend their services.

Dane and Jessica H.

David was helpful and completed our estate planning thoroughly.

Judy L.

Thoroughly went over all details, making sure I understood documents. Highly recommend!!

Michelle H.

Working with David Hiestand was a pleasure. My seemingly easy closing on my home had a few things pop up (long illness, timing of work done on the home, speed in which the closing needed to be done). They were always quick to respond to my questions and concerns and were very reassuring about getting things done when needed. I would certainly recommend working with their office and would not hesitate to retain their services for future needs.

Mark M.

Nice people and they focused on resolving our problems.

Chris H.

All of the Above, Fast, Fair & Friendly. Can’t ask for much more! I would definitely recommend their services to anybody.

Eric G.

Very thorough estate planners. They covered even the most remote possibilities. We would highly recommend them for your estate planning needs.

Courtney S.

Attorney David Hiestand is thorough and very friendly. My husband and I were very pleased with our trust and estate planning documents.

Heather K.

Always exceptional service.

TRACY F.

Always professional and responds quickly to our legal needs. No hesitation in referring anyone to David Hiestand.

Jeffrey H.

We were very much at ease preparing our wills with David and would recommend this law office to our friends and family.

Jason O.

Ms. Stooksbury and her staff are the best. I highly recommend them.

Ashley H.

Barb and the entire team is amazing! They treat you like family not just a client.

Stephanie H.

Courtney Smith is awesome! Extremely helpful with a delicate situation.

Jennifer C.

This amazing group of ladies was able to give me peace of mind when it came to my dad’s estate. I would have been lost without them! You guys rock..

Ray Y.

Attorney Courtney Smith is a Very good attorney. She is very thorough and knowledgeable…. And she has a very pleasant and personable staff

Lauren E.

Courtney and her associates were professional and thorough in helping my partner and I complete our Transfer of Death Deed. It really gave us piece of mind.

Judy M.

Courtney and her team are knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, and have passion for helping families through difficult situations. I highly recommend Smith Legal Group.

Bonnie H.

Courtney was fabulous to work with. Responsive and quick with great communication along the way. I would recommend her to anyone needing an attorney!

Paige W.

Barbara is a real person who deals with the stickiness of family law in a real way for real families. So much of what I have experienced from the family court system has been a lot of formalities that seem out of touch and more about who plays the game best rather than what is actually in the best interest of children. That is NOT the case with Barbara- she actually listens, gets to the roots of things, and she will tell you when you’re right and tell you when you’re wrong because I feel she genuinely does want to see the right things happen for your child. That kind of transparency and solution-based-mindedness is a breath of fresh air in what can be very difficult circumstances.

Beth K.

My daughter and I needed some legal advice and direction as how to handle long term care for my husband. They listened with compassion and care, and gave us solid advice. I highly recommend them. They are great to work with.

Nicole G.

I used Courtney Smith as my divorce attorney and she was phenomenal. Her and her team are such kind, understanding and empowering people. Whatever you’re going through, this team will support and guide you through.

Hollie L.

Courtney is an amazing attorney!! Honestly the best one in lake and porter county area. She went above and beyond with my case. She is extremely professional and passionate about helping families and it truly shows though in her work, whether it’s reuniting a child with their parent to strengthen their relationship or removing a child from dangerous situations. She has an amazing work ethic , she was always early for court, on time for appointments and responds to emails in a prompt timely manner and even well after business hours if needed. She definitely has a way with words in a court room and knows just when to say certain things or when to the other person speak. She can definitely be a pit bull when needed and she is not easily pushed around. She is extremely understanding and totally nonjudgmental durning difficult times and truly tries to help her clients become the best they can be. I highly recommend her!! She will not disappoint!!

Michelle J.

Courtney is one of the most caring attorneys I have ever seen! She really puts forth her best for the families she represents. She is straight forward and looks out for the minor children’s best interests. She continues pasts just the present when representing a minor watches out for their future!

Donna J.

Courtney Smith and her are team magnificent. She is a excellent attorney and knows her business. Her heart is in everyone she helps, with empathy, compassion and mastery skill, she goes above and beyond to get the job done. She is a winner!, Excellent in every way!!

Sarah N.

Courtney is a collaborative attorney that genuinely cares about the outcome for the child(ren). Every single person in this office has demonstrated kindness and compassion, and we are thankful for all of their assistance with multiple aspects of blended family life.

Christopher S.

Courtney handled my divorce case for me. While she was representing me it was very obvious that she cared more about what was best for me and my kids more than money. Courtney is a very good to work with and she genuinely cares about her clients and what’s best for them. If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation were you need an attorney, call Courtney you will not be disappointed.

Margaret K.

Courtnie was amazing! She fought for the best interest of our child and was able to come to an agreement outside of court with the GAL to save us money and time. The communication from her was very timely and straight forward. She kept our pocket books in mind when filing the motions that needed to be filed. Thanks courtnie for everything.

Angela R.

You will not find better than Courtney !
She has gone above and beyond for my daughter . She’s been a pillar of strength for me through some of the hardest things I’ve ever had to walk through. She puts her clients first . She’s passionate, intelligent, and makes sure every move she makes is in the best interest of everyone involved. Courtney is the real deal.
She is currently my attorney in a very intense case involving my daughter .
She also stepped in to help me in an emergency situation for my mothers guardianship . She never hesitates to help !! I could go on and on! Hire Courtney Smith Legal!!!

Ali M.

Courtney is very knowledgeable, caring & upfront with you on everything! The support system you need!

Angie J.

I highly recommend Smith Legal Group! They all were so kind and accommodating with helping us navigate through POA’s and Wills for our parents. Kim was so patient and thorough when explaining all of the documents, and went above and beyond in working with our particular situation. A huge THANK YOU to everyone at Smith Legal Group for their help!

Sheila A.

Courtney and her staff are very organized and professional. From the moment I spoke on the phone, I felt that they genuinely cared about me as an individual, not just the bottom line. Courtney is feisty, which is something I think you want in an attorney; but don’t misinterpret her feistyness as she is making up for a deficiency….that would be a huge mistake!! She is very knowledgeable and helpful! I highly recommend them for any legal matter involving family law!

Bryce G.

This is a thank you for Barbra Stooksbury. Barbra represented us in a custody case with professionalism and compassion during a very trying time in our lives. Here’s a little update on my daughter, Barb. She graduated yesterday with all A’s and B’s, missed 1 day of school the entire time she went to her new school and is enrolled at PNC for the next semester. She made an amazing turnaround and made the best of a situation she wasn’t happy with at 1st. I want to say thank you for representing us so she could have these opportunities. You’re the best lawyer I could ever have hoped for and most importantly you’re an even better person. Thank you!

Jessica W.

Attorney Courtney Smith and her staff were amazing, very professional and friendly. Courtney was like a shark in court and is definitely the person you want on your team. I highly recommend them and would absolutely put my trust in them.

Judy B.

Courtney and her team are knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, and have passion for helping families through difficult situations. I highly recommend Smith Legal Group.

Candace A.

Courtney connected me with Attorney Kim Kass to assist during one of the most difficult times of my life. She was knowledgeable, professional, and always available when I needed her! I would highly recommend any member of the SLG team.

Judy K.

Courtney and her team made our adoption process very easy. She was very professional and everything was done in a timely manner. I highly recommend her for an adoption or any type of family law.