Reviews

Owens and Perkins Law Firm is my go to Law Office. I went thru a difficult divorce and found them to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. They handled my case very well, looked out for my best interest when difficult decisions had to be made and we were able to settle sooner than I thought. I have known them for over 16 years and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

My wife and I are most thankful for the high levels for professionalism, understanding and responsive attention given to our daughter’s divorce by Max Hanson and the entire Owens & Perkins team. The way Max handled a complex and often unresponsive adversary was remarkable. Somehow Max managed to keep proceedings on schedule and “in budget” with reasonable fees. Again, I thank Max for making a difficult situation easier than could be reasonably expected.

The lawyers at Owens and Perkins are strong capable litigators. They resolve cases effectively and expeditiously, particularly in the area of family law. They understand the peculiarities of divorce and child custody matters, and they know how to navigate a courtroom. They are well-connected and what I would consider first-class legal talent. Their straightforward approach was comforting and their ability to devise creative strategies to complicated legal problems is to be rivaled. You won’t be disappointed with the quality of legal representation you receive when you retain Owens and Perkins.

We are more than happy with how Owens & Perkins handled all of the details of our long distance legal matter. Our family has a long-standing relationship with the firm and even though we now live out of state, Owens & Perkins is always the first place we call for help with any legal problem. As usual, your assistance made this very painless for us. Thanks for all your help over all of these years. You guys are the best.

I want to thank Owens & Perkins for representing me in my DUI, and even more importantly for being a strong and positive influence on me in what has been one of the most critical times in my life. I will always consider you guys friends and keen advisors and if I can ever be of service to you in any way, all you will have to do is ask.

After having worked with a firm that gave me false hopes about unreal expectations, and having done countless interviews with replacement attorneys, I found Michelle. Michelle is a straight shooter, she doesn’t waste your time (which translates into money), and she will do anything she needs to do to insure your piece of mind. I went through a very anxiety provoking divorce and custody battle, and she and her firm always made sure I was heard and not forgotten about. She is a reasonable, intelligent negotiator, and an indignant pit bull if she needs to be.

The attorneys at Owens & Perkins and the entire staff have been great throughout all of my endeavors. I really appreciate all the hard work you have all put into assisting me. I just wanted to thank you very much for all you do and although I hope I don’t need you in the future, it is a great relief to know whom to turn to in times of legal need.

A few years ago, I found myself in a place I thought I would never be…divorcing from the person I had spent all of my adult life with. At first, it seemed that we would be able to be logical about things, essentially negotiate the divorce ourselves. So I hired a lawyer from another firm that advertised himself as a divorce attorney who I never even met face-to-face. I proceeded to draft the divorce agreement myself, and he simply read it over and said he would see if it would be accepted by the court. I was not given any specific advice about how the things I was agreeing to or surrendering was in my best interest or not. As could be expected, I was unsatisfied with the original negotiation and things got worse when I was about 6 months past the divorce finalization. That is when a trusted co-worker of mine urged me to talk to Michelle Perkins, who had represented her in her divorce and custody arrangements. She felt that Michelle would be able to give me a fresh perspective on my situation, and work as an advocate for me as I re-evaluated my options. Michelle did exactly that, she was empathetic and supportive to me, and helped me to feel validated in my concerns about my situation. Also, Michelle did not push me into spending more in legal fees; she didn’t take advantage of my situation with a high-pressure sales approach to re-fight everything. We just took a clear look at the real circumstances and she helped me move through the next challenges. On top of the divorce, and all the petty things that even the best of people can quarrel over, we were facing a major financial loss in the housing market crash. Michelle and her team were able to advise me on how to deal with a house going into foreclosure that I no longer lived in, but was financially tied to like a sinking rock. Now it has been 3 years since the divorce was finalized, and life for me has moved on. Michelle was able to help me once again because loose-ends still exist regarding the real estate; I cannot tell you how comforting it was to know I could get in contact with Michelle again after years and she would be right there to help me answer some legal questions so quickly. Because the firm is so well established, I didn’t have to go through hiring another attorney and paying even more fees just to have some follow up questions answered. My advice: go to Owens & Perkins FIRST when facing divorce or dealing with a real-estate problem. It saves a lot of time, money and worry in the long run. Thank you Owens & Perkins!!

My sisters and I called CD Owens when we experienced some legal issues with our small family restaurant. Upset and confused, we immediately felt at ease when CD carefully explained our options to us. CD is a plain talking, no nonsense kind of guy who knows more about the law than most will ever know. He took time out of his busy day whenever we called and he genuinely cared about us and our situation. I would recommend this law firm to anyone who has a legal issue.

I had filed for a Legal Separation and had felt that I could handle everything myself. That is, until some unreasonable requests started coming in from my husband. At that point, I knew I needed help. I had already spoken with two other attorneys, but it was very obvious that they were not in my corner and would not represent me fully. I went on line and Googled “Scottsdale Divorce Attorneys.” At the top of the page was “Owens & Perkins.” I went to the website, looked through it, and called. C.D. Owens was immediately available to talk to me. He answered all of my questions and then said “Get down here; you need to talk to me before you hire anyone.” I was in the office within 30 minutes and explained in detail to C.D., my situation. He then had me meet with another attorney on staff, Max Hanson. I immediately felt comfortable with Max. He was very knowledgeable and encouraging to me. At the end of our meeting, I had one final question. “Will you fight for me?” Without hesitation, Max looked me in the eyes and responded, “Yes.”

My experience with Owens & Perkins has been exceptional. They have helped me with several family law situations over the years. I consider them my personal attorneys who have earned my trust and respect for their professional expertise and exceptional service. I plan to work with them again on my estate planning and certainly recommend them to anyone who wants the best!

To CD Owens: I send you my gratitude for your beautiful grace in helping me with this matter. Since I met you I found a new hope for humanity! Thank you kindly & may you be blessed a million times what you have blessed me with your kindness of your heart!!!!

Michelle Perkins was recommended to me in 2004 by my friend, a professional lawyer, for my divorce case. My friend said, “You will like her.” Well, I loved her! I always felt secure and confident during the case. Michelle was aggressive, sharp and at the same time very wise, she was always on top of every situation, I even should say ahead of the case; her strategy was brilliant. At the end I got more than I expected or hoped for. I will definitely recommend her to anyone, I just did, when I needed the best legal service for the most important thing in my life, I came to her because I trust her expertise and devotion to the case. I always wanted to call her not just Attorney at Law but a Goddess at Law. Thank you, Michelle, for helping clients like me, I know I can trust you with my life!

Owens & Perkins has provided me with professional services for many years. This last time while I was negotiating child support with my ex-husband. They were timely, accurate and fair. I will definitely use them again and I will continue to refer them to my friends and family.

I had my estate planning done at Owens & Perkins. I would highly recommend them for anything legal because I had such a great experience. They were very knowledgeable, nice, pleasant people that put me at ease. That is so hard to find these days. Their entire team was really great.

My wife and I recently decided to secure a Trust arrangement for our family. To assist us in this process we secured the services of Owens and Perkins. As we had never done this type of estate planning we were quite naturally very nervous. We could not be happier with the outcome. This effort is serious, requires thoughtful consideration and the counsel of a strong knowledgeable team of people. We want to thank Owens and Perkins for their patience, counsel and professionalism!

I have had the pleasure of working with Michelle Perkins over the last 7 years regarding our estate planning and trust. This year Michelle Perkins and Max Hanson handled a litigation regarding our pool and landscaping. Both Michelle Perkins and Max Hanson were excellent. Their work ethic, efficiency, and determination were unparalleled. They provide regular case updates, answers to questions, and are always quick to respond to phone calls and emails. Michelle Perkins and Max Hanson are true professionals that get effective results in a timely manner

Today I received a check that represents the inheritance from my mother’s estate. It also represents much more than the money. It is funds that have flowed down from my grandmother, my father, and my mother. It also represents closure on a lot of issues that have worried me for over twenty years. Thank you, Owens & Perkins for helping us reach a settlement and guiding us through the muddy waters of probate in Arizona. I cannot tell you the relief that I feel now that it is finally over.