Testimonials

"Family First Legal Group Testimonials - Children's Issues"

What do our past Clients have to say about us? My 3 year old will be able to grow up in a stress free environment thanks to the plan we were able to put in place. Without the help of Alex, I'm not sure how things would have turned out. - John Crane, 5 star Google review Family First's staff genuinely listened to me, advised me of all possible legal approaches and their potential outcomes. I will return to Family First Legal Group in the future if and when legal needs may arise. - Matt Stephenson-Smith, 5 star Google review My experience was wonderful from start to end. I went from having no custody of my son. When everything was done, I had 50.50 custody. I recommend them to anyone search for a beyond excellent Family Law Attorney. - Daniel McGuire, 5 star Google review Alex's overwhelming drive for defending the often overlooked rights of children was evident from the beginning of our very 1st meeting through the conclusion of the court hearings. The professional and caring attitude that Alex exudes is also shared by the staff of his Firm. - Mark Ragen, 5 star Google review

"Family First Legal Group Testimonials - Divorce 2017"

What do our past Clients have to say about us? Excellent service. Great people to work with. I highly recommend their service to everyone. -Jason Campbell, 5 star Google review Alex Peterson and his staff led me through the legal maze without skipping a beat. No only did his team help with closing one door, but were my greatest cheerleaders in opening another. -Flamingo 4955, 5 star Google review The entire team at Family First makes you feel welcomed and like they are family. They are compassionate, caring and professional. I would give them 10 starts if I could!! - Lisa Ceto, 5 star Google review I met with over 10 Family Law Attorneys. The only attorney that seemed to care and told me information that I needed was Mr. Peterson. He was straight forward and made me feel good about my situation and my likely outcome. - Scott Weinberg, 5 star Google review

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"I would like to thank the staff members for their professionalism and courtesy along the way"

Over three years ago, when looking for a top-notch attorney I read the reviews and came to the decision that Family First would be the best decision for my wife and I. We have had an extensive battle that lasted over 3 years but has finally come to a conclusion and I would like to thank the staff members for their professionalism and courtesy along the way. Thank you Katie Peterson, Katie Lang, Gillianne, Jenna and especially Alex Peterson for all your hard work through such a trying time in our lives.

Steven

"I was educated, encouraged, and prepared every step of the way"

As difficult as the situation and circumstances were, the entire staff and owners went above and beyond to help my family and me. I was educated, encouraged, and prepared every step of the way. Thank you.

Austin

"They are honest, professional and empathetic"

Absolutely the best! They are honest, professional and empathetic. Alex and Katie are top notch. I only wish I had found them sooner. After Alex Peterson helped me and my case was complete, he called me a few weeks later just as a courtesy follow up to see how I was doing. He is by far the best and I am very appreciative.

Karin

"I would recommend this firm to anyone going through this rotten circumstance"

Alex Peterson, Esq. and his team are extremely knowledgeable, professional, but most importantly kind and compassionate to their clients. Divorce is one of the most difficult times in a person's life especially when there are children involved and it's critical that you believe that your counsel cares and is in your corner to protect your best interests, now and in the future. My first contact with this office was with Amanda, who listened without judgment and empathized with my ugly situation, while also ensuring that my case was indeed important. Sometimes the last stop you make is your best choice. Some family law attorneys forget that although they do this day in and day out, families generally don't. I would recommend this firm to anyone going through this rotten circumstance. God bless!

Cheryl

"So compassionate and understanding to our situation"

I couldn’t imagine a lawyer that long after case was over and bills were paid to get a call just because my family was on his mind! So compassionate and understanding to our situation. I think every situation and reason that ultimately brings you to hire a lawyer is difficult and unique. Unfortunately, our case did not belong in a Florida court and ended with closing and a transfer to Texas so we needed to go in a different direction of law counselors but I truly trust and appreciate all that the Family First Law group was able to accomplish! We highly recommend them! Thank you Alex, and your whole team!!!

Stephanie

"Working with Alex is always a pleasure and he is always my 1st choice when referring anyone for family law."

Alex Peterson is an amazing lawyer, one who actually cares! He puts his all into your case and will help you ever step of your process. His staff is professional and friendly. I refer many of the my therapy clients because I always know he will help them to his best ability. Working with Alex is always a pleasure and he is always my 1st choice when referring anyone for family law. Thanks Alex!

JoAnn

"Your entire team was amazing, from the first call I made to the end"

Thank you Family First Legal group. Your entire team was amazing, from the first call I made to the end. John G, Jenna R. Katie L, and Amanda S. Thank you for being so understanding, compassionate, for always keeping me informed and most of all working on your time off. Again thank you!!

Dolores

"Simply the best!"

Alex Peterson was referred to us by a close, personal friend who had worked with him professionally and thank God for that! He has been on a journey with our family for almost 3 years now through various hearings, culminating in the recent positive outcome at trial for modification of my husband's parenting plan with his ex wife. He is truly the epitome of what an excellent attorney should be and has become a friend and tremendous asset to our family. Working with him was very easy and comfortable and he always demonstrated sincere compassion and concern for our family; even making time to speak with on us weekends and after hours. We can now move forward with our lives and make the most of the remaining years of our daughters' childhoods. Should we ever need an attorney again in the future we would never look anywhere else. I would absolutely recommend him to everyone we know!

Pamela Shook Bonita Springs, FL

"Good isn’t cheap and cheap isn’t good-don’t make the mistake of going cheap where it counts!"

There are few situations in our lives more traumatic than a divorce with children. The entire team at Family First Legal Group was able to effectively minimize the impact on myself and my children. I have had more interaction with law firms than I’d like since my divorce began in 2012, finalized in August of 2013, and then re-opened for modification August 2017. From my initial phone consult with intake specialist Gill,”Jill,” who didn’t sugarcoat-didn’t “sell” me but told me facts about my case and what I stood to lose should I continue with the firm I had in place. Her realistic and no-nonsense approach gave me the strength I needed to do what needed to be done. My first in person contact with their office brought me to Amanda who immediately greeted me by name and a reassuring smile that immediately set me at ease was exactly what I needed at the right time. I was met promptly by my attorney Sara Glover and Mr. Peterson who’s family first, compassionate approach to family law was absolutely mind blowing! I will forever be grateful for the entire team at Family First Legal for empowering me and guiding me to the right result-a favorable result for myself and my children. You get what you pay for and maintaining your sanity, strength and family structure is worth every single penny and more. Good isn’t cheap and cheap isn’t good-don’t make the mistake of going cheap where it counts! These people genuinely care and I will never refer anyone else to those who find themselves in a family law battle. Thank you ALL!

Catherine

"Excellent Team"

Excellent team . I would highly recommend them. They keep in contact, very helpful, and get the job done . Thank you so much.

Jennifer Cape Coral, FL

"Alex Peterson and his team bring family law to a new level."

Alex Peterson and his team bring family law to a new level. Their knowledge, expertise, caring, ability to communicate, and responsiveness are so meaningful especially at a challenging time in one's life. I recommend Famiiy First Legal Group wholeheartedly.

Former Client Naples, FL

"Compassionate and Knowledgeable Staff"

I researched and met with several other attorneys to handle my divorce. After meeting with Ross Schulman and his staff I know I had made the right choice. They were professional and compassionate during a tough period in my life. They explained everything so I clearly understood the process. I would highly recommend Family First Legal Group. I want to give a special thank you to Ross, Amy and the entire staff.

Kenny Plummer Naples, FL

"During the difficult task of divorce, the Family First Legal Group helped my family and I with everything and anything I needed."

These guys are awesome! During the difficult task of divorce, the Family First Legal Group helped my family and I with everything and anything I needed. They kept a professional and desirable rapport with me and showed the up most consideration for my children and family welfare.

Ruben

"He will always be there for you and will never fail you or let you down."

Your search for your attorney stops here! Making a decision on who will represent you in the court of law can be a dreaded and uneasy one. Your search and decision for an attorney can stop here as Alex Peterson is amazing at what he does, he will always be there for you and will never fail you or let you down.

Mary

"I would highly recommend him to anyone."

I saw Mr Peterson for a child support matter and found him to be extremely knowledgeable and he took care of my problem in only one visit. I found him to be very compassionate and understanding of my situation. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

David

"I want to thank wholeheartedly the professionalism and interest shown throughout the process."

It was for me a success having engaged the services of the lawyers at Family First Legal Group. From the first day they placed a lot of trust in me, kept me informed of everything that happened during my divorce (which lasted almost eight months) and they gave me tranquility despite how complex was the process. I want to thank wholeheartedly the professionalism and interest shown throughout the process, compliance in all appointments and very successful in making decisions. I dare recommend them because of my experience with this firm and their professionalism demonstrated throughout the case.

John

"Alex Peterson and his staff always begin by taking however much time is needed to fully understand the situation and how they can best help to protect the parties involved - especially the children."

Integrity and professionalism are two words often used to describe Family First Legal Group. When it comes to family law, they have been a great help to several of my colleagues. More importantly, Alex Peterson and his staff always begin by taking however much time is needed to fully understand the situation and how they can best help to protect the parties involved - especially the children.

Peter

"He will not hesitate to recommend your firm to anyone he thinks could use your services."

Thank you for helping a friend of mine through what has proven to be a miserable time in his life. According to him, you were able to fully understand the problem and the situation he found himself in and then suggest ways to improve it or even make it go away. He will not hesitate to recommend your firm to anyone he thinks could use your services.

Al

"He is also very family oriented and understands the sensitivity of family matters."

Alex Peterson is very professional. He kept me informed 100% and stayed up to date on current issues. He is also very family oriented and understands the sensitivity of family matters. I highly recommend him.

Christine

"It was a difficult case and it was brilliantly dissected and interpreted simply and professionally by Alex."

Don’t let (Alex Peterson’s) youth fool you. I have been in a law suit with my “ex” for over three very taxing years. Peterson Law Firm was recommended to me by Janet Noack and Tim Coons from Noack, Mitchell & Company (a very well-respected Accounting Firm). I was told “you need to make an appointment with Alex, he gets it!” In my first meeting I knew this was the lawyer I needed for closure. Within six months of obtaining his service I’m in court watching a brilliant, for lack of better terms, performance. What I admired most was the collaboration between lawyer and accountant. It was a difficult case and it was brilliantly dissected and interpreted simply and professionally by Alex. More importantly he asked Janet Noack to put together a poster of the chain of events that took place in which I watched the judge refer to continuously on reply. It was one of the most difficult experiences I had to go through. More importantly Alex made me feel as if I have won despite the verdict (still waiting). I consider my day in court a victory. I highly recommend Alex, his court demeanor with the judge, my “ex”, opposing counsel and witnesses was beyond compare. He did not rely on court dramatics to achieve our goal in court. Most importantly, he is a family man and puts his wife and children first. He does practice what he preaches and it is refreshing to hear him speak so lovingly of his family. Thank goodness I received the referral from Janet Noack. I get up each morning with a smile on my face instead of worry and despair. Hey the mirror says I look younger. If you think about it the process can be more important than the outcome. I’m forever grateful. It is a nice feeling to feel good about yourself again.

Gina

"My experience with Alex Peterson and the entire staff at Peterson Family Law exceeded all expectations!"

My experience with Alex Peterson and the entire staff at Family First Legal Group exceeded all expectations! After having met with several other attorneys, I knew my search for legal representation was over after my initial meeting with Alex. While he was clearly professional, knowledgeable, and confident, Mr. Peterson still understood that there was a “human element” involved in this process and he addressed that aspect very appropriately. The team at Family First Legal Group managed to make a very stressful and difficult time, for me, less stressful and difficult. I can’t count the number of times, over the course of my case, I gave a sigh of relief and thought, “I am so glad I went with Alex! There is so much stressing me right now, but thankfully my attorney is not one of them!” If you are feeling overwhelmed by the search for legal representation, schedule a meeting with Alex and the team at Family First Legal Group. You will likely give a sigh of relief yourself once you do.

Melissa

"I was very pleased on how we collaborated together and he engaged the courts and opposing counsel to finalize things."

Attorney Ross Schulman and his team at Family First Legal were very professional in handling my divorce. They are all about settling the case the best way possible without driving up the cost to come to the best resolution. Ross is very good at sticking to the facts and working with the opposing counsel without getting drawn into an emotional battle. I was very pleased on how we collaborated together and he engaged the courts and opposing counsel to finalize things. Highly recommend them.

Thomas P.

"Everyone there helped me out so much and if I had any issues or questions they were on top of it."

If anyone is looking for representation I would definitely go with family first legal group. Everyone there helped me out so much and if I had any issues or questions they were on top of it. I so glad I went with them and I don’t know what would have happened if I didn’t thanks so much for not just caring about me but my family too.

Julie K.

"Not only did this team help with closing one door, but were my greatest cheerleaders in opening another."

I knew I had made the right decision, in selecting Family First Legal Group, to represent me from the initial consultation. They guided me through the difficult and, at times, heartbreaking process of dissolution. Alex Petersen and his staff led me through the legal maze without skipping a beat. Not only did this team help with closing one door, but were my greatest cheerleaders in opening another. I could not have been blessed with a better group of people to represent me. Divorce is a tough journey. Many times you feel as though you are falling off of a cliff, but there was always someone there, to catch me. Each member of this group helped me recover, at one time or another. They are knowledgeable and tough, but compassionate and caring. That’s a winning combination in my book.

Former Client

"Alex and his team were amazing!"

Alex and his team were amazing, and he was always there to steer me in the right direction when I became overwhelmed or frustrated. My advice to anyone else in this painful situation would be to listen to and trust your legal partner - hesitation and inaction only makes everyone suffer. It really is about the family first.

Andrew

"Hands down the very best!"

Thank you so much to Mary Margret and the entire staff. I cannot say enough good things about all of you. I highly recommend them to anyone needing a family law group. They are hands down the very best.

Tammy

"I highly recommend their practice to anyone considering divorce with dignity."

Alex Peterson and his staff helped ease my concerns approaching what I considered to be a very scary, unknown and uncomfortable topic, by empowering me with information, helping me feel important, that I was being heard, never made me feel any kind of pressure or that I was being rushed, always felt that my situation was respected and held in the utmost confidentiality and in general, the feeling I received when dealing with them was always in a very friendly and professional manner. After 3 years of separation my husband and I started seeing a marriage counselor, just so we could communicate better while going through the divorce process and wound up reconciling and getting back together and Alex was very supportive through all of the aspects of my situation. I highly recommend their practice to anyone considering divorce with dignity.

Carla

"I will return to with Mr. Peterson and Family First Legal Group in the future if and when legal needs may arise."

Attorney Alex Peterson and the entire Family First Legal Group staff are always professional yet friendly, accessible, and demonstrate timely communication. Mr. Peterson and the Family First staff genuinely listened to me, advised me of all possible legal approaches and their potential outcomes, and adhering to the approach I chose worked with me to achieve my desired legal goals—and all at reasonable rates assessed fairly. I will return to with Mr. Peterson and Family First Legal Group in the future if and when legal needs may arise.

Matthew

"I am a lawyer and I never realized what a daunting task it is to find the right lawyer for my divorce."

I am a lawyer and I never realized what a daunting task it is to find the right lawyer for my divorce. I met with over 10 family law attorneys. The only attorney that seemed to really care and told me information that I needed was Mr. Peterson. He was very knowledgeable and was intent on getting me the best outcome without burning all my money. As an attorney, I was extremely frustrated with most of my consults. Mr. Peterson was straight forward and made me feel good about my situation and my likely outcome. I ended up with a very good result. I could not have been happier.

Scott

"I would highly recommend Mr. Peterson and his helpful, caring staff for anyone in need of legal council in the area of family law."

Given the plethora of attorney options in our area, it was a daunting task to select a lawyer with whom to council. We settled on Mr. Peterson based on his client reviews and the impression we felt having read his profile and mission statement of the law firm on his website. It turns out we made an excellent choice! I cannot give enough praise for this compassionate, intelligent, service-oriented legal professional. After retaining his services, we were made to feel our case was of utmost importance. I would highly recommend Mr. Peterson and his helpful, caring staff for anyone in need of legal council in the area of family law.

Susan

"Alex was great about relaying new information that he would receive in a timely manner."

Alex Peterson was an educated, honest, and respectful lawyer. Alex was quick to help get me started with taking the right steps I needed to complete to have an advantage for my case. Alex’s confident ahead of the game attitude and quick responses helped with the stress of the case. Alex was great about relaying new information that he would receive in a timely manner. I highly recommend him to others that are seeking justice in the court room.

Former Client

"I felt at ease having him at my side during the whole process and grateful for his patience for the times I misunderstood certain details of my case and needed him to clarify them for me."

Alexander was professional, caring, and informative about all aspects concerning my case. I felt at ease having him at my side during the whole process and grateful for his patience for the times I misunderstood certain details of my case and needed him to clarify them for me. It is obvious that he is dedicated to his profession and loves his career path. Alexander is passionate about how he can help all his clients, especially those with unique circumstances like my case had. I highly recommend Alexander Peterson.

Cynthia

"I honestly recommend Family First to anyone that has to go though these tough legal family matters."

I would like to thank attorney Ross Schulman and his team for making this process so quick and less stressful, especially for someone who has never had to go through a legal situation before. From the moment you walk in on the first day until they last court date and even beyond, every one is so open to helping you and genuinely care about what is best for you. Everyone has been very kind, patient, understanding, and attentive. I honestly recommend Family First to anyone that has to go though these tough legal family matters.

Dianet D.

"I would highly recommend Family first Legal Group."

Can't thank Family First Legal Group enough! After consulting several firms, then through a recommendation from my corporate attorney, I truly found the right firm. After over 2 years of battling a highly complex divorce, mediation that couldn't be resolved, finally trial. Alex prevailed over opposing counsel and a favorable decision was decided by the court. Alex, Katie, Jenna, Amy and to the rest of the team thank you for your compassion and professionalism when going through such an emotional event. I would highly recommend Family first Legal Group.

John A.

"Friendly, cost conscious, responsive, and respectful. They know the law and are always prepared."

What a great team. The entire firm performed with integrity throughout the process never once waivering. Friendly, cost conscious, responsive, and respectful. They know the law and are always prepared.

Naples S.

"My gratitude is overflowing. To you both and your entire staff, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. You are ROCKSTARS."

I have no words to convey the appreciation that I have for the two of you and all of your hard work and support over the past few months. I think that I'm still in shock over the outcome this morning and although I am holding my breath until I see it all signed and in writing, I am relieved at the outcome. Relived is an understatement. This is the first step in moving forward in our lives and Lucas will be the one who benefits the most! Tomorrow morning, I can take him to his swim lesson ALONE, just the two of us. We can follow that up with lunch and a visit to the park and anything else that the day may bring us! This may seem simple to most, but these are the things that I have longed for. It means more to me as a mother than you could ever imagine. My gratitude is overflowing. To you both and your entire staff, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. You are ROCKSTARS.

Christina S.

"Friendly staff, with helpful and dedicated attorneys."

Friendly staff, with helpful and dedicated attorneys.

Alejandro G.

"They have answered emails and have returned calls well after office hours, and went above and beyond my expectations on more than one occasion!"

I am so grateful for this team! They are all welcoming from the start. They have answered emails and have returned calls well after office hours, and went above and beyond my expectations on more than one occasion!

Lindsey K.

"They went above and beyond the call of duty. I can highly recommend this Firm."

Excellent law firm. Very efficient. The best part is that these are good people who really care about their clients. I happen to be a lawyer too, but I needed their assistance in an adoption situation which is outside my expertise. They went above and beyond the call of duty. I can highly recommend this Firm.

Jim B.

"Extremely professional and a pleasure to work with."

Extremely professional and a pleasure to work with.

Justin C.