About The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.

Skilled Negotiators for Mediation

Family law disputes are stressful enough. No need to add stress to the situation by going to court if it can be avoided. Though divorce, custody, and other family law proceedings are often adversarial in nature, we recognize that the parties must continue to engage each other long after the case is complete, especially if custody or support issues are involved. We are skilled negotiators who understand how to achieve and prepare negotiated settlements dealing with complex financial, property, custody, visitation, and support issues while also easing tensions in the room. This deliberate approach helps keep your spouse or other family member focused on the discussion, rather than looking for a legal fight.

Three of our top goals as your family law representations are to:

1. Let you move on with your life.
2. Create an environment for respectful interactions with your family.
3. Avoid or reduce future litigation costs.

Unafraid of the Courtroom

While settlement is often the preferred result in any family law proceeding, litigation can become necessary. The attorneys at our firm are impassioned and knowledgeable litigators, always prepared to fight in court to obtain favorable results for our clients. In this way, we can both protect your best interests while aggressively seeking the outcomes that you deserve.

We harness a cost-effective approach to litigation: Be prepared early and keep things simple. We only go to court when it is absolutely necessary, whereas law firms often push for litigation because it means they can increase your bill. We aren’t here to get a paycheck. We’re here to get you through a tough time. 

Honest & Clear Communication

At the Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C., we bring some simplicity into your life by sharing information that many family law firms may not tell you. One thing you need to know about our legal system is there are no “easy wins” or “shortcuts,” and most things are not cut-and-dry or black-and-white. Every family is unique, as are their legal situations.

Many family law firms will tell you anything you want to hear to get your business. A law firm that “promises” or “guarantees” one outcome is a red flag.

We toss aside all the usual tactics that large firms use to try to hook new clients. Instead, we focus on honesty and humanity. We are responsive around the clock because we know you might need us when you least expect a legal complication to arise. We are truthful and transparent because we know you don’t need another person in your life to doubt. We place a real human element in our work because we’re real people who just want you to get to a better place through reliable legal counsel.

We look forward to helping you achieve your goals and put a tough time behind you! Call us at (312) 487-2795 to get started.