Our experience with attorney Laura Spencer Coleman was extremely disappointing, especially considering how important and emotionally challenging family law matters can be. Throughout the process, my husband and I provided her office with all the requested documentation. Unfortunately, numerous documents that had already been submitted to both Ms. Coleman and her paralegal were either lost or misplaced, requiring us to repeatedly print, organize, and resend paperwork that should have already been in our file. This was frustrating, time-consuming, and concerning given the importance of our case. Mediation was by far the most disappointing part of our experience. Rather than feeling supported, informed, and properly represented, my husband felt pressured into accepting what the opposing party was requesting. There was little effort to thoroughly explain the terms being discussed, clarify their long-term implications, or ensure that we fully understood what he was agreeing to. When we needed guidance and reassurance, we instead felt rushed and overwhelmed. What was particularly concerning was the repeated emphasis on the possibility of going to court, which we were told could result in an estimated additional $20,000 in legal expenses if an agreement could not be reached during mediation. While we understand that litigation can be expensive and mediation often requires compromise, the way this information was presented made us feel as though my husband had no realistic choice but to agree to the proposed terms. Rather than feeling that his concerns were being advocated for, we felt the priority was reaching an agreement regardless of whether we fully understood or were comfortable with the outcome. To add to our frustration, the final judgment in our case was entered in July 2026, and as of October 2026, we have still not received the remaining refund from our retainer. Months have passed since the case was finalized, yet we are still waiting for those funds to be returned. This has only added to our concerns regarding the communication, organization, and overall handling of our case. What disappointed us most was the lack of compassion, patience, communication, and genuine guidance throughout the process. Family law cases involve real families, children, and decisions that can have lasting consequences. We expected an attorney who would advocate for my husband, explain his rights and options clearly, address our concerns, and ensure that he understood the agreements being made before committing to them. We recognize that no attorney can guarantee a particular outcome and that legal proceedings can be difficult. However, there is a difference between helping a client understand the realities of their case and leaving them feeling pressured, unheard, and unsupported. Unfortunately, our experience with Laura Spencer Coleman left us feeling frustrated, financially overwhelmed, and disappointed in the representation we received. We placed our trust in her office during a very important time in our family's life, and we did not feel that trust was met with the level of professionalism, organization, compassion, or advocacy we expected. Based on our personal experience, we would not recommend her services to families seeking attentive, compassionate, and thorough legal representation.
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