Client Testimonials

“Amazing, ,Outstanding, in a league of her own. These are just a few of the words I could say after working with Natalie Alane of Alane & Chartier P.L.C. We were involved in a 2 year custody battle that had been ugly from the start. Natalie and her team were always on point, got the facts straight and were able to provide us with the strength and knowledge we needed to protect our love ones from harm. With them in your corner it's a sure knockout!! Now with us being involved with an adoption case we once again turn to Natalie and her team. They have the best advice and great at keeping us informed of any updated info. I would recommend this law firm to anyone.”

“Natalie Alane is the most amazing lawyer I’ve ever seen! For 15 months Natalie was by my side fighting for me and my family. I fought for years on my own to be ignored and denied time after time. Despite Covid and every hurtle thrown at her during this process Natalie not only won my case but advocated wholeheartedly for my children and myself. Words will never be able to do justice for what you’ve accomplished. Being far from her only client at the time never once did I ever feel like I was not one of her highest priorities. Every phone call, email, and/or text was always answered. Every question or suggestion explained and articulated in a way that was easy for me to understand. She left nothing to chance in my case. Her experience and knowledge on navigating the legal system is met with by her fiery spirit, dedication to justice, and innate ability to dig out and expose the truth. Natalie has done an impeccable job and surpassed every expectation I had. Thank you Natalie for so much more than just winning my case. Thank you for believing me. Thank you for listening and guiding me through this process. Thank you for giving my children a fighting chance. Thank you for helping me stay strong and making my family whole. You are an incredible lawyer and an amazing woman. Thank you for everything from the bottoms of our hearts. We couldn’t have done this without you. We adore and appreciate you!!!”

“Hi Natalie, I wanted to sincerely thank you for everything you have done for us in these past 9 1/2 months. The life that I had had for the past 15 years disappeared right in front of my eyes and I knew that you would and could help us put together a new life over time. I felt like I was in the midst of a tornado, and couldn't make heads or tails of anything. I learned a few things through this hell: I am stronger than what I thought, in time I will be able to trust again, that the most important thing in the world is my family and things happen for a reason . . . sometimes the reason isn't clear or apparent and maybe it will never be. I felt as though I was robbed of the life I signed up for with no explanations, but thanks to you, you helped me in so many ways to believe it was going to be okay, to not settle and to breathe. I have a new normal with now a great beginning . . . thanks to you. Again . . . thank you from the bottom of my heart. ”

“Alane family Law has a great team of Paralegals, lawyers and support staff that guides you throughout the entire custody matter. I hired Natalie in the middle of a custody battle that seemed far from success. Through her guidance and expertise, I was able to get my son out of a dangerous situation and was granted full physical custody. It's comforting having Alane Family Law by your side, guiding you throughout the Family legal system.”

“Dear Natalie, I know that I pay you for your services but I just want to say "Thank You" because you provide way more than a service. You provide hope, sincerity and a sense of security. Thanks again Natalie.”

“I highly recommend Natalie Alane to anyone who wants help regarding family law. She knows the in-and-out of court system and how to navigate the difficult situation. Very easy to reach her. She answers very fast when you need her.”

“Natalie at Alane Family Law was recommended to me by a couple different friends and acquaintances when, unfortunately, my marriage broke down beyond repair. I hired her and found her to be knowledgeable, efficient, thorough, and compassionate right from the beginning. My soon-to-be ex-husband and I were on good terms, and knew that we could decide most things ourselves without paying expensive lawyers to fight for us. In the end, he did not hire his own lawyer, but split the cost of hiring Natalie with me and used her services as well. Being that I had initially (and officially) hired her, Natalie continually looked out for my best interests and gave me sound advice on how to handle the many situations that inevitably arise in any divorce. However, she knew my situation well and was also considerate and fair where my ex was concerned. She helped us take divorce - a heartbreaking, messy affair - and make it as painless as possible. I feel that because of her expertise and guidance, I left the marriage with all of the things that I deserved and for which I had realistically hoped. She is tough and aggressive - yet kind and compassionate, very knowledge about all aspects of divorce including child custody and financial arrangements, very responsive to my questions and concerns, experienced and efficient, and can read a situation very well and offer sound advice on how to proceed. Her fees were not inexpensive, but if I find myself in need of an family attorney again in the future, I'd hire her again in an instant.”

“Mr. Lore has been handling my custody case for nearly 2 1/2 years and it has been an entirely positive experience. Mr. Lore has always been quick to provide responses, even returning calls and emails on nights/weekends in the event of an emergency. Mr. Lore has displayed a high level of knowledge in the family laws and has done an excellent job explaining them to me and keeping my expectations realistic. We have had several court appearances and I have always been thoroughly pleased with the representation I received. Mr. Lore does a great job of making you a top priority when speaking with you, I have never felt like I'm just "a client" which is important to me when the results of the work he provides have a heavy impact on my child's life. I fully intend to continue to use Mr. Lore's services for all my future family law needs.”

“I am not sure if words can express how grateful I am to the dedication of Eric at Alane Family Law. Over the almost year that we worked on our case together, Eric was responsive, supportive and beyond knowledgeable regarding the FOTC process. He was caring about my situation and made us feel like our voices would finally be heard. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. If you are seeking help in a family law situation you will not be in better hands then with Eric and Alane Family Law. Now my family can begin to heal and I already see the change that needed to happen. Thank you for everything!”

“I feel blessed to have found Eric Lore for my divorce attorney and cannot imagine going through that traumatic time in my life without him in my corner. Eric always made me feel like his top priority and knew how to put me at ease throughout the process. Eric truly cares about getting the best outcome for his client so they can move forward in life after the divorce is final. He is very professional and great in the courtroom. Calm, cool and collective is a good description for Eric.”

“Natalie, Sincere appreciation for the time and effort you invested on my behalf. Your expertise as well as your humanity are evidenced in my appeal - you told my story. Thank you.”

“Hi Natalie, To the point, I am writing you because I feel so indebted because of your kindness. Only by your efforts was there any glimmer of a chance to see a light of hope as shining in a very dark place. To have been given the privilege to have you as my representative, no more could I have hoped for. I know I can never return as much as you have given. There is a blessing for you, one that is invaluable, it is the sense of well-being.”

“Dear Natalie, Thank you again for your time and expertise in representing me!! I still remember your calmness when I was losing it. I feel so relieved it is over. The saga is over – on to the next chapter!”

“I cannot thank the Alane Family Law, and specifically Natalie, Eric and Kate for their guidance and assistance in my legal matters. It’s not often that I take the time to post a review, however, I have no hesitation in recommending Ms. Alane and her firm. The entire staff was professional, polite, and understanding throughout the entire process. I’m not sure the outcome would have turned out the way it did if it wasn’t for them. Thank you again!”

“Natalie is the most competent professional I've ever worked with. She did an amazing job handling my case and was also a wonderful and supportive person throughout the whole process. She remembered all of the details of my case without prompting or reminders, I believe that she really cared about me and my child.

Natalie was able to accomplish what other lawyers I saw said would be impossible. I couldn't give someone a higher recommendation than I would like to give to Natalie.”

“Natalie,

I couldn't be better. I've NEVER been better. I'm so good I often burst into tears. I finally filled that hole in my heart that lingered for years. The very best advice you ever gave me was to tell me whether I liked it or not I was getting divorced and the one thing I could control was how I let it affect me. Rather than digging a hole to wallow in, I used it as a launching pad toward my future. I lived in fear of being broken & poor post-divorce. That anxiety paralyzed me in a marriage far longer than I should have stayed.

You're the very best - thank you for your professional assistance but equally important, the personal support & encouragement you gave me that I'd be ok. I'm gonna be ok. ;)”

“I was referred to the Alane Family Law firm by a coworker who had hired Natalie Alane for his divorce. He had very good things to say about her as a lawyer and her team. At the time I was in desperate need of representation to make sure I wasn't going to be taken advantage of. I called their office and was able to set up a meeting very quickly. I met with Eric Lore and we went over my situation. They agreed to take my case and started me through their process. I was impressed with their records keeping system and was able to either bring them documents or from my home, upload them to a server. It was very neat, organized, and easy to use. I worked almost exclusively with Mr. Lore on my case, and Kate Tooman as well. At first I was a little concerned since their names aren't on the front door, but I quickly had any fears pushed aside. Mr. Lore more than proved to be well versed in all the facets of family law and the divorce process. He walked me through each step and process, and was there with me before, during, and after every meeting. Eric Lore and his team excelled at communication. They made sure I understood what was going on, and what my options were. They were prompt in replying to emails and correspondence. In the hand full of "emergency" situations, Mr. Lore called me back and helped me navigate the situation. I felt through the whole process that Mr. Lore and his team were behind me 100%. He fought for my rights and made certain I wasn't taken advantage of. I could not be happier with my choice to have the Alane Family Law firm represent me.”

“Natalie was an absolute pleasure to work with. I had been going through issues with my child's mother for years. Issues such as horrible school attendance, domestic abuse, her drinking issues, etc. I tried speaking to my son's mother directly but the issues got so bad that I was forced to look into getting the courts involved. As I was searching for lawyers, a very respectable person in the Lansing area recommended Natalie. From the moment I called her office I was instantly overwhelmed by the level of professionalism her staff exudes. When I came in for a consultation, the office and staff members were very warm, welcoming and friendly. Natalie listened to all of my issues and was ready to go to work for me that minute. I felt the confidence in her voice and I felt very comfortable with her during our one hour conversation. However, being a college student I was turned away by the amount of money I would have to pay for her counsel. After I left her office, I tried a few other lawyers in the area. NONE of them had the same level of professionalism, nor seemed to care much about the issues my son and I were going through. According to them, it wasn't enough to be granted full custody as there were "worse situations" that my son could be in and they were very discouraging. In my heart, I knew that my son deserved better than what he was getting and I needed to be represented by someone who thought the same. So I asked my family to help me out financially and I ran back to Natalie. ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!!! Natalie and her staff immediately jumped into action for me. It felt as if she was fighting for her own son and not mine. EVERY single document (e.g. motions, objections, etc.) that she and her team drafted and submitted was flawless, impeccable and powerful in their wording. Their work clearly demonstrates that they know the law extremely well. My wife and I couldn’t have wished for a better firm to represent us. Natalie was able to present evidence in such a way that left me in awe every time we left a hearing. It was actually scary at times....but definitely in a good way. Most importantly, the underlying theme with Natalie is that she fights for YOU and will go to great lengths to do so! Because of Natalie and her staff, I was awarded full physical custody of my son and also was granted a change in domicile to leave the State of Michigan to take a job in Maryland. I highly recommend Natalie to anyone who is seeking a great attorney, someone who knows the law front and back, who is honest, compassionate and VERY good at what she does. To those of you who might be worried about the money, just remember the old saying: "You get what you pay for!" Natalie may be more expensive than some other lawyers in the area, but she is WELL worth it! I'm glad I asked for Natalie and her office to represent me and if I could go back and do it all over again, I would choose her 100 times out of 99. Excellent, excellent, excellent! Signed, One Happy Father”