State: New York

Albany divorce attorney Gabrielle McQuay understands how challenging it is for people to explain their stories during a divorce. The emotional turmoil of the process can cloud judgment and cause rational people to make costly decisions.

“Family, its members and dynamic has such an impact on people’s lives,” Ms. McQuay said. “If I can lend a helping hand in times of tension, stress, and complexity, it’s my calling to do so.

“Being able to meet people where they are and work with them towards a brighter future drives a successful law firm.”

Ms. McQuay is compassionate and willing to see compassion in others during difficult times, which often arise in the practice of family law.

“Cases involving families are often going to be emotional, running high with tension, and even higher with passion,” she said. “But that shared passion allows my client and I to work towards a result that is best for all involved.”

Prior to becoming a divorce attorney, Asa Neff researched the area of family law while assisting a family member in preparing for divorce.

Throughout his research, Mr. Neff recognized the profound effect the divorce would have on his relative’s life and how much good legal representation could make a difference.

“When the opportunity to practice family law presented itself, I recognized that it would be a great opportunity to help people manage and move forward with their lives during a very difficult transition,” he said.

No matter how adversarial a particular case may be, Mr. Neff tries to develop and maintain a professional and working relationship with his opposition in order to achieve his client’s goals, which usually include maximizing their roles in their children’s lives.

“As a father, I take a lot of pride in helping other fathers obtain as much parenting time as possible without having to pay unfairly for what should be right,” Mr. Neff said. “Too often the courts treat a father’s parenting time as a privilege and not a right. That is something we should all work to correct.”