Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law

I hired Melissa Needle in a time of need. She demanded $25,000 for a retainer fee and made it clear that payment to her was a priority. I came to Melissa for child custody matters and with hope she could help. Her nice office and nice front desk was a facade. Melissa made huge legal mistakes that have cost my daughter and I both psychological and financial harm. At the hearing, Melissa was pressuring me to agree to an unsafe plan. She filed the wrong motion. Even the Judge said so. During the hearing, she was unprepared, kept making mistakes in facts, has a hearing problem, and did not make objections when needed. She barely cross-examined my ex-spouse and still denies she filed the wrong application even though the Judge said it herself. Choosing the right divorce attorney is one of the most important decisions you make. My daughter and I are still suffering the consequences of Melissa’s mistakes and her inflated bills. Be mindful who you choose to retain and do not be fooled by the website, the nice office, and the friendly front desk.

Melissa Needle has represented me for over 15 years through a long and frustrating process. I often say, the court system's wheels are rectangular and turn oh so slowly. Melissa has been much more than an attorney, as she counseled me through many emotional roller coaster rides.nnMy legal team needed to present our case this past spring to the Appellate Court (for a second time) after (a second) judge's ruling. Melissa's partner Alex Cuda did the court document prep & submission work with Melissa's input, and he appeared on my behalf before the Appellate judges in May. The Appellate court just recently issued their decision; 100% in my favor on the multiple issues before them. Hopefully this closes a very painful chapter in my life.nnAlex had offered me ample time to read and comment on documents before they were submitted to the court, and because the Appellate hearings were recorded, I got to hear Alex make our case before the 3 Appellate judges.nnGiven a very limited amount of time to speak, Alex was well prepared and concise in his presentation and with his answers. Alex remained calm, to the point, and non-argumentative under some difficult questioning by the three judges. Alex knew my case and Alex knows the law.nnA well built home starts with a good foundation, and Melissa certainly helped make Alex's job easier with the legal groundwork she had laid. But even with all their God given talents, some very talented names are on the all time Major League batter strike out list. (Reggie Jackson is # 1). Alex was terrific when game time arrived.nnAlex did a terrific job with Melissa's input on my (hopefully last) court case, and I could not be happier with the legal team of Needle/Cuda.

Melissa and Jessica were so helpful and empathetic from the first phone call. I unfortunately found myself in a painful and very personal situation where I was being intimidated via email and attorney letters on a daily basis by my former partner’s counsel. I felt backed into a wall. I called their office and spoke to Jessica who immediately called me back and set up a meeting with Melissa the next day. By the following Monday, Melissa had contacted the opposing counsel’s office and deescalated the situation by informing them that they had no legal case, and this particular situation needed to be resolved on a personal level. The daily emails stopped and everything was settled as amicably as it could be within two weeks time. I cannot thank both of them enough for their help, but mostly their compassion and listening ear when I felt I had no other options.

Excellent firm that will guide you through your needs to ensure the outcomes you desire. They are buttoned up and have a team of well established lawyers that know the ins and the outs of the legal process. Best in the area and highly recommend.

I have complete confidence recommending attorney Alex Cuda to anyone in need of legal help. He has represented me through difficult post-divorce proceedings. Throughout this period, Alex kept laser-focus on every detail of a complex case. I always felt that he gave his undivided attention. As a litigator, he was thoroughly prepared. I felt I was in the hands of an experienced and capable attorney every step of the way. Most of all, his display of integrity and ethical recommendations confirmed I picked the right attorney. 10 out of 10.