Testimonials

"He is very kind and empathetic, and he has a genuine interest in helping people."

While searching for an attorney to represent me in my recent divorce, I was looking for someone I could trust. Scott is not only trustworthy, but he also treated me with respect, kindness, and patience throughout the entire process. He is very much a problem-solver, and his calm demeanor and extensive mediation background helped to minimize conflict, thus saving both parties time, unnecessary anxiety, and money. Scott is extremely knowledgeable about the law; he listened to understand me, educated me, and he communicated very well. I especially appreciated that he took the time to understand my children and their specific needs – in several negotiations, it proved very beneficial, and in the end, it gave my children and me a much better outcome. Scott is very kind and empathetic, and he has a genuine interest in helping people. I recommend him without hesitation.

Julie

"At the most difficult time in my life, Brian secured my future... he left no stone unturned."

Brian Martel was my divorce lawyer. At the most difficult time in my life, Brian secured my future. My ex-husband did not want to pay any alimony (after a 25-year marriage) Brian secured my future financial stability by making sure I was able to stay in and keep my home. My alimony was incorporated into the buyout I owed my ex. This was the most crucial part of the divorce for me financially. Brian is thorough and left no stone unturned. He discovered that after 25 years of marriage, my ex had been depositing marital funds into overseas accounts!! This discovery allowed my settlement to be reached. I would highly recommend Brian Martel.

Former Client

"I can't express adequately enough how lucky I feel to have had Brian as my advocate."

Brian Martel is an outstanding attorney, and it is my absolute pleasure to highly, highly recommend him. Brian recently represented me in my high-conflict divorce. He was recommended by a friend -- another family law attorney and divorce coach who promised me that Brian would take care of my children and me. He certainly did. Truly, Brian exceeded my expectations. Brian has exceptional knowledge of the law, the courts, the process, and years of experience dedicated to family law. He is professional and articulate, strategic and tough. At the same time, he is also patient, understanding, compassionate, and almost always accessible. He always answered my questions, discussed strategy, and told me in advance of court appearances exactly what was going to happen, so I was always at ease. More than just an excellent attorney, though, Brian is personable and real; there were times throughout the process when Brian and I had a few minutes just to chat and even share some laughs. You may not be able to trust everyone, but you can definitely trust Brian. He was always honest with me and would always tell me the truth, even if it wasn't exactly what I wanted to hear. Just as important, Brian would never litigate just to litigate and run up fees; he endeavored to settle my case more than satisfactorily in as quick a manner as possible. After a tough year dealing with an adversary who seemed to thrive on the contentiousness of the process and court, my divorce was finalized, and my children and I are free and living happily. I will continue to use Brian for any issues that may arise in the future. I can't express adequately enough how lucky I feel to have had Brian as my advocate.

Jessica

"Everyone should have a lawyer of this caliber. He wasn't just my ally. He was my hero."

Aggressive. Tactical. Balanced. Fearless. Wicked smart. With a friendly demeanor, David Torchin outwits and outmaneuvers the other side. Looking for a mudslinging "bull in a china shop"? Look elsewhere. David fires a dart into a bullseye with just the right dosage of stinging truth, so adversaries worry about him and judges appreciate him. Need responsiveness? He updated and involved me every step of the way. He returned my calls and answered my emails. He explained issues and situations respectfully and understandably. David is a coach, a quarterback, and a running back all in one. He walked me through my divorce and custody issues, and he got them done. And amidst it all, he protected my child, bringing humanity to the process. Everyone should have a lawyer of this caliber. He wasn't just my ally. He was my hero.

Elana

"Brian is smart, knowledgeable and compassionate!"

I never write reviews, but this man is outstanding! Brian is smart, knowledgeable and compassionate! The man knows his stuff. He helped me with post divorce litigation and I had wished he was my initial lawyer. I would have saved so much money, instead of being misguided.

Former Client

"I cannot thank you enough for this."

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the introduction and referral. I speak on behalf of both of us when I say that we truly appreciated the consultation. Initially, I was expecting a conventional and fact-driven session, but instead, I felt remarkably at ease, as though conversing with an old friend. I cannot thank you enough for this.

Former Client

"I am reminded of David’s help at every family holiday and event that I spend with my children, and I highly recommend him."

David Torchin was able to guide me through a very difficult divorce and custody battle. Throughout a multi-year divorce process, David was always available to answer questions and ensure that I understood what my rights were and how to enforce them. David is extremely knowledgeable in divorce law and is able to navigate a myriad of financial and custody issues. He brings his experience to bear in resolving difficult issues and is a skillful negotiator. David has a great sense of humor which really helps keep the stress in check, and he is a genuinely kind and caring person. I am reminded of David’s help at every family holiday and event that I spend with my children, and I highly recommend him.

Former Client

"He gets the job done. I Highly recommend him."

David Torchin is a very organized, professional, efficient, compassionate, and competent Lawyer. He was wonderful and answered all emails and phone calls quickly. He even took a call when he was on vacation. He gets the job done. I Highly recommend him.

Janine

"Scott is hands down the best."

Scott is hands down the best. I am so grateful he was recommended by a close relative. He responds on a dime and is supportive, extremely knowledgeable, and professional. He went above and beyond to help guide me through each and every step and streamlined the entire process; he was truly compassionate.

Former Client

"He keeps the process moving forward while patiently answering all my questions. He laid out the process ahead of time, so I knew exactly what to expect."

Scott W. Orr, Esq. recently represented me in the settlement of my divorce from which I was married for 21 years. Scot was a knowledgeable, caring professional who was easy to work with. He keeps the process moving forward while patiently answering all my questions. He laid out the process ahead of time, so I knew exactly what to expect. I would recommend him to anyone.

Jacquelyn

"I would highly recommend Scott to anyone in need of his services.
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I am so grateful to have had Scott represent me. Scott is the attorney everyone hopes to have. His response time is second to none. As attorneys go, that is pretty much unheard of. Scott came highly recommended by a retired judge who assisted me through mediation. I am so grateful to her as well. His attention to detail is excellent, his attention to his clients unparalleled, and his follow-up is complete. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone in need of his services.

Lisa

"Highly recommend!"

I had a great experience with Brian during my divorce. He helped me complete it as quickly and as painlessly as possible without going to court. Highly recommend!

Anna

"Without hesitation, I highly recommend that anyone seeking expert legal advice from someone who is always fair and practical to engage the services of Scott E. Orr, Esq."

Scott W. Orr, Esq. recently represented me in my divorce settlement, which was rather complicated due to the fact I was married for approximately thirty years and have a "special needs" child that will require life support. Scott was extremely professional, caring, and responsive throughout the entire process and, more importantly, was always the "voice of reason" in coming up with fair solutions for all parties involved.
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Without hesitation, I highly recommend that anyone seeking expert legal advice from someone who is always fair and practical to engage the services of Scott E. Orr, Esq.

Charles

"During a very stressful time, Scott kept me level-headed, prepared me for whatever was coming my way, and had me laughing when that was the last thing I wanted to do."

First and foremost, Scott jumped right in and onto my case, ready, willing, and able to help me beyond what I expected. He is reasonable and knowledgeable, but to me, most importantly, available when I needed him, ready to take on any situation I brought to him. During a very stressful time, Scott kept me level-headed, prepared me for whatever was coming my way, and had me laughing when that was the last thing I wanted to do. Scott came recommended to me by a family friend, and we will absolutely be recommending him going forward. He checks all the boxes when it comes to needing help during divorce and mediation. Can't thank him enough!!

Jes

"Additionally, he made sure that I received everything I was entitled to. I sought him out because he was highly recommended by other women who used him for mediation (I was originally going to hire him as a mediator, but my ex didn't want to go that route,"

Scott is the best of the best.  I went through a painful, long, drawn-out divorce, and my ex-husband played with my heart and my head. I so easily could have been manipulated and taken advantage of, but Scott stood by me from the beginning, every step of the way. Whatever my needs were at any given moment, whether it was legal, hooking me up with a needed adjunct professional, or just giving emotional support (and telling me to breathe), Scott was my man. I truly would never have gotten through it without him. He walked me through many processes that I was unfamiliar with and wasn't comfortable with until he knew that I understood. He was compassionate and professional and did his best to streamline our lengthy process (our fault, not his) to keep costs as low as he could for me.  Additionally, he made sure that I received everything I was entitled to. I sought him out because he was highly recommended by other women who used him for mediation (I was originally going to hire him as a mediator, but my ex didn't want to go that route, so he became my lawyer), and I'm so glad I did. Thank you, Scott!!

Helen

"He takes a very professional approach to every case"

Scott is an excellent attorney. He takes a very professional approach to every case. Always very well prepared. He truly listens and is very honest about the best strategy and course of action.

Former Client

"I can't recommend him highly enough."

I'm very grateful that I found Scott to help me through the most difficult time of my life. He is not only a great lawyer but a great person as well. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Jeremy

"He really made me feel like I was his only client, making the effort to remember appropriate personal details. And at the end of it all, when emotions were high, he even extended his compassion and guidance to my spouse."

Hired Mr. Orr to represent me in my lengthy, emotional, and complex marital settlement negotiations and court. He invested a great deal of time, passion, and care, and was there for me every single time I needed him. He truly lived up to his reputation of professionalism: high emotional intelligence, ability to relate, smart/proactive aggressive ideas, and helped me to develop complex legal awareness along the way. He really made me feel like I was his only client, making the effort to remember appropriate personal details. And at the end of it all, when emotions were high, he even extended his compassion and guidance to my spouse. Even my spouse was impressed that I was able to find and work with such a highly competent and professional attorney.

Former Client

"He very patiently answered all my questions and concerns and kept me focused on the facts and not tangled up in all the emotion."

Scott Orr is a superb attorney--not only knowledgeable but also a kind and compassionate counselor. He was an expert guide to a difficult and painful process who worked diligently and conscientiously to reach the best outcome for me. He very patiently answered all my questions and concerns and kept me focused on the facts and not tangled up in all the emotion. Scott is excellent, and I would recommend him to anyone.

Lynne

"Divorce can be extremely stressful, but Scott’s attention to detail, compassion, and professionalism will put you at ease"

I highly recommend Scott. He is extremely professional, organized, and understanding. Divorce can be extremely stressful, but Scott’s attention to detail, compassion, and professionalism will put you at ease and guide you through a difficult situation.

Karen

"We were able to complete mostly everything through e-mail."

Scott put together a Will, POA, and health proxy for my husband and me. He was very thorough and made the whole process so easy. We were able to complete mostly everything through e-mail. He also worked around our work schedules and came to our house to sign all the documents and organized a notary to come with him. This was a huge help to us since we have a 4-month-old at home! Highly recommend him!!

Jaclyn

"Scott is not only professional but caring and compassionate... there are not enough positive words to describe him."

Scott is not only professional but caring and compassionate.  There are not enough positive words to describe him or the work he does for his clients.  I HIGHLY recommend his services.

Laura

"I was relieved to have him in my corner, and I recommend him highly."

Scott did a great job helping me fix some discrepancies in my marital settlement agreement and also helped me stave off a custody & child support challenge. He was responsive, supportive, and efficient. I was relieved to have him in my corner, and I recommend him highly.

Former Client

"Scott was professional, knowledgeable, resolution oriented, fair, caring, and even at times, brought some well-needed levity."

Scott managed our divorce mediation very well. In what was most certainly a difficult process, Scott was professional, knowledgeable, resolution oriented, fair, caring, and even at times, brought some well-needed levity.

Brian

"He was extremely caring about not only my welfare but paid special attention to what was best for my children, both legally and emotionally."

Mr. Orr is a truly gifted attorney and mediator who truly cares for his clients and pays special attention as if it was his own family. Having dealt with several attorneys throughout life, Scott stands out by not only being meticulous about details and case law but is passionate and provides a great perspective throughout all the steps of my divorce process. He was extremely caring about not only my welfare but paid special attention to what was best for my children, both legally and emotionally. What impressed me the most was his natural tendency to provide timely and thoughtful replies regarding individual issues while also thinking about the big picture by providing a rational perspective during a difficult time. I honestly don’t think I could have had a better person by my side, and would highly encourage others to speak with Scott as he really made me feel like I was his only client and not just another case folder on his desk. I could not be more satisfied!!!!

Keith

"?Quick, easy, and very informative"

​Quick, easy, and very informative. Thank You For your services, Scott!

Christian

"Scott was 100% responsive and very attentive to detail"

Scott was 100% responsive and very attentive to detail. He was also wonderfully supportive and achieved a very satisfactory outcome for me. I recommend him without any reservations. ​

Paul

"Always available to hear you out"

Always available to hear you out and work out the best possible outcome. Thank you, Scott!

Former Client

"Brian and his team made the best of the worst situation I was faced with and kept me sane throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Brian to others."

I really appreciate what Brian and his team have done for me and the level of professionalism they offered. These are the hardest times that people have to go through, and Brian and his team made the best of the worst situation I was faced with and kept me sane throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Brian to others.

Paul

"He was responsive to all of my calls and e-mails and was very fair about billable hours."

Scott was tremendously helpful with my divorce. He was responsive to all of my calls and e-mails and was very fair about billable hours. I felt very confident with him in my corner, and I was very pleased with the outcome.

Former Client

"Brian worked diligently to finalize my case as soon as possible. Highly recommend."

Brian has taken over my case halfway thru the divorce process. He was extremely professional, concise, and available any time I had questions. He always presented all the possible options and provided advice while being mindful of the delicate situation I was in. He always put my children’s and my interests first. Brian worked diligently to finalize my case as soon as possible. Highly recommend.

Former Client

"I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Orr to anyone considering mediation as a means to streamline a divorce."

Going through a divorce is difficult, no matter the circumstance. After meeting with three potential mediators, we selected Scott Orr. Scott’s wise counsel, professionalism, knowledge, and warmth created the ideal platform for productive negotiation - saving us money, time, and stress. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Orr to anyone considering mediation as a means to streamline a divorce.

Monty

"Also, Scott knows a lot of people in related fields, so he was able to put us in touch with good people who are experts in financial services, real estate, etc"

I highly recommend Scott Orr. We received both excellent legal advice and great service. Also, Scott knows a lot of people in related fields, so he was able to put us in touch with good people who are experts in financial services, real estate, etc. I wouldn't hesitate to use Scott again for any legal matter. ​​

Ted

"?If you’re seeking an Attorney who truly cares, I highly recommend retaining Scott Orr!"

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Scott for over a decade, personally and professionally. Scott is a man of great integrity and the best bedside manner in the business. Having the distinct pleasure of working with Scott and many of his clients, I’ve witnessed firsthand how he’s made a positive impact on people’s lives.
 
​If you’re seeking an Attorney who truly cares, I highly recommend retaining Scott Orr!

Peter

"A solid source of information"

A solid source of information and quickly turned my case around.

Nand

"I could not have gotten through this situation without him. Thank you, Brian!"

I was recently represented by Brian Martel in my divorce proceedings, and I am very pleased with not only the results achieved but also the manner in which he represented me. He is, first of all, a gentleman and very professional in his conduct. Brian explained each step of the process and gave me great advice with respect to my interaction with my former spouse. He achieved both the financial and custody results, which were in my best interest. With his support and guidance, I am out of a difficult marriage and leading a stress-free life with my daughter. I could not have gotten through this situation without him. Thank you, Brian!

Antonio

"Besides his abundance of family law experience, Brian is an involved father, which made it easier to discuss sensitive parenting time and custody issues. There's no need to explain. He just gets it. I strongly recommend Brian for all family law cases, but "

Brian Martel represented me in my recent divorce.

Brian is calm, reasonable, and experienced. He was very helpful in setting realistic expectations and served as the voice of reason during a difficult and emotional time. I always felt well prepared for court dates and mediation. Outcomes were always as Brian said they would be.

By contrast, I found the opposing counsel to be extremely unprofessional — and, at times, disrespectful. Brian was able to manage my stresses and knew which battles to pick. This made the process easier and reduced the number of costly arguments that would have had little to no impact on the overall case. It was very clear that he is well-liked and respected among his peers and everyone at the courthouse.

Fees are obviously a big part of the divorce equation, and Brian was very honest and upfront about costs and fees. He kept me updated and did a lot of cost/benefit analysis throughout the entire process. There were never any surprises in my bills, and everything was always clearly documented.

Besides his abundance of family law experience, Brian is an involved father, which made it easier to discuss sensitive parenting time and custody issues. There's no need to explain. He just gets it. I strongly recommend Brian for all family law cases, but especially those that involve young children.

Rachel

"With Brian, you have found the right advocate for you and your children— the one who listens to what you want, advises you well, and has your best interest at heart."

Having been through a turbulent marriage and difficult divorce from a narcissistic partner, Brian held my hand and gave me strength and hope throughout the divorce process. He has the legal knowledge and experience you need- he helps you understand the process, communicates and negotiates well, and is experienced in the court system. Brian is knowledgeable, responsive, and compassionate. He is an attorney you trust and feel comfortable with. Brian was a strong advocate for my children and me. He recognized the importance of my children and put them first in the legal process. Even after the divorce was finalized several months ago, Brian continues to advise me on how to co-parent with someone who is extremely difficult and also helps all of us cope through a very hard transition in our lives. With Brian, you have found the right advocate for you and your children— the one who listens to what you want, advises you well, and has your best interest at heart. I feel very fortunate to have found Brian as my attorney.

Julie

"He does what he says he will do in a timely manner. I felt that he took excellent care of me."

I was Brian Martel's client for about two years. I have continued to consult with Brian for an additional year after that. I have been completely satisfied and impressed with Brian Martel's service. Brian is passionate, persuasive, and articulate. He is extremely sensitive yet tough in every way. He does what he says he will do in a timely manner. I felt that he took excellent care of me. Each and every one of my personal needs was taken into consideration. I feel lucky to have had Brian to represent me. Thank you!

Former Client

"Brian was in an altogether different league than opposing counsel, and I’m so thankful that I came under his care in the most difficult of times."

Brian truly exceeded all my expectations; I could not have asked for better advice, guidance, and representation throughout my divorce case. He has extensive knowledge of the law, the courts, and the process and is a very talented advisor, advocate, and negotiator. I also found the cost of his services to be an excellent value in light of the quality of service I received -- Brian was in an altogether different league than opposing counsel, and I’m so thankful that I came under his care in the most difficult of times.

Andy

"David is the attorney you want by your side when the well-being of your family is your first and highest priority. I am forever grateful for David’s assistance."

I could not imagine a better family attorney than David Torchin. David is an excellent communicator who is extremely well versed in the rules and minutiae of family law. I am impressed by how well David understood the details and circumstances of our family situation - he never forgets anything. His skill with financials are impeccable. David was always available for questions and to assist with difficult decisions. He frequently took the edge off of stressful situations with his excellent humor and even-tempered approach. David would advise mediation and cooperation first and try to resolve my many issues to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. In the courtroom, David is extremely well prepared and presents his arguments calmly and factually – an approach that was obviously appreciated by the Court. I could not ask for a better attorney to guide me through what was a very difficult and contentious divorce. By following David’s example, I took a calmer and more positive approach to resolving divorce issues. David is the attorney you want by your side when the well-being of your family is your first and highest priority. I am forever grateful for David’s assistance.

Jason