Pusatier, Abbott, Sugarman & Martin, LLP

Highly recommend Steve, he is very thorough and Karen is wonderful to work with. For a stressful time in my life they made it seamless and are very understanding, compassionate people.

My ex-wife and I have worked with Steve Sugarman multiple times over the past decade, beginning with our divorce, which was extremely complex. At that point, we had already spent over two and a half years unsuccessfully trying to resolve matters through the court system, and I honestly believed reaching an agreement was unlikely.

Steve’s genuine commitment to finding common ground, combined with his calm, thoughtful approach, made all the difference. He ensured that both of us were heard and consistently kept the focus on what mattered most—our children. Because of that, we were able to reach a fair and equitable resolution.

Over the years, as new issues arose—such as relocation and child support—we returned to Steve for guidance. Each time, despite the complexity of our situation, he helped us work through difficult challenges and find solutions we could both live with.

Mediation is not inexpensive, but it is far more cost-effective—and far less adversarial—than litigation, which often results in a lose/lose outcome.

I can say with complete confidence that without Steve’s expertise, compassion, and dedication—even making himself available after hours and on weekends—we would likely still be stuck in a prolonged and contentious court process.

I would also like to thank his paralegal, Laura, who was outstanding to work with. She was responsive, professional, and consistently provided timely documentation following each mediation session.

— Eric Laughton

I am pleased to confirm that the preparation of my Will was handled with exceptional professionalism and care by my attorney. Every aspect of the process was explained clearly, completed accurately, and carried out with a high level of expertise. I am fully satisfied with the quality of the work and the attentive service provided. I would fully recommend.