Rosenthal Law & Mediation

Words can't describe how much appreciation I have for Joy, but I'll try words anyway. Joy provided me with superb counsel during a very difficult time in my life. She is extremely competent and has expert knowledge of the law, which is what one wants in an attorney. She is extremely sensitive and has a great personality, which is what one want in a human being. The combination makes her a top choice. She was extremely fair in her billing and I would not hesitate to use her services again should the need arise. Thanks Joy!

Joy represented my wife and me in our second parent adoption. After our first meeting with her, we had no doubts about her experience in second parent adoptions and adoptions involving same sex couples. She and her staff were responsive and they guided us through the process every step of the way. In addition, she is a genuinely thoughtful and caring person.

Joy and Andy both have critical in helping guide me through a difficult transition, giving timely and accurate advice in developing a divorce settlement agreement. During my lowest points, their kindness has kept me focused on the eventual resolution, even when I felt like it would never end. Their patience and professionalism has been a soothing and safe force during this period. I cannot recommend them enough. They make the insurmountable seem easy.

After many years of a custody dispute back and forth, I had the good fortune to be introduced to Joy Rosenthal. She was an incredible listener who really took the time to understand my concerns. It was a breath of fresh air walking out of court with her the first time – after years of working to maintain, not just custody of my daughter, but the right to choose where and how we lived, I finally felt like we were on the right path. In the end, Joy shaped a path through our dispute that met all of our needs and left us with the power we needed to manage our lives forward. We absolutely could not have accomplished that without her. Now she is a much respected professional that I refer to often, and a friend I can run into on the street and greet with open arms. You cannot do better than Joy.

Joy Rosenthal represented me while in mediation and in family court regarding the matters of relocation, custody and child support of my child. I worked with her over the course of a year and a half. This was the most terrifying time in my life, however, as we gain much strength through our battles, I am forever thankful for the guidance Joy gave me.
Joy is confident and calm, direct and empowered, smart and intuitive, and was always thinking about what was going to be best for the overall health and future of our family.
Never once did I feel mine was just "another case". There was never a time I did not have access to her or her assistant when I had questions or concerns. Her office is run with the same thoughtfulness and thoroughness which is exemplified in the work she does. After a long road, the final outcome was a success and continues to be for all involved.
At one point, my ex even turned to me after a day at the courthouse and said, "I wish Joy was MY lawyer."
Is it strange to "miss" your lawyer? Perhaps a bit unusual, but Joy is that good of a human being.