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"We were pleasantly surprised and impressed with the amount of time Danielle took to listen to our situation. Attorneys that we've worked with in the past were very time conscious and that was reflected in the way we were treated. We were charged by the hour and corners were cut and shortcuts were taken to compress the details of our situation and the personal touch got lost because of that. When we signed our plan documents it was very obvious that Danielle took everything we said into consideration to integrate it into the plan she crafted for us. We now have peace of mind and some solace that if something were to happen to use our children are going to be taken care of the way we want. We've already recommended Danielle to a colleague of ours! She left us feeling extremely confident in her abilities and her process to execute the plan should it ever become necessary. The extensive time she spent with us to uncover exactly what we were trying to accomplish was reassuring and it paid off." - Janine & Bob Beal
"We thought our plan was very comprehensive. It wasn't about just doing a will...Danielle thought about things we wouldn't have thought about. She presented us with many options and would ask us specific questions about our family situation. We don't think other lawyers would have dug as deep to get what we truly wanted. As a result, we think our estate plan is more representative of what we truly want than coming from someone else. We have "Peace of Mind" knowing that our estate plan is now legally taken care of. We've already recommended friends to DGVE law because we think that their circumstances are very similar to ours and not too many have done it yet. We also would like to know that our friends can also have that "peace of mind" and because she is very comprehensive, they would benefit from working with someone who understands their family needs. Danielle explains things in lawyman's terms and in a way that's easy to understand. She was always very professional, but she is so much more than just a lawyer. You feel like she is really looking after your best interests and she becomes personally invested. Danielle has a family, so she tries to think of everything because she understands where you're coming from." - Kori & Michael Stack
"Danielle worked with us rather than for us or for the bank on both the sale of our first house and the purchase of the second. She had our best interests in mind in all of the work she performed. She made critical suggestions and recommendations on our legal documents that another attorney would not have been able to because she knew both sides of our transaction, what was important to us and why. Her attention to detail was great in a complicated transaction and her follow through was even better! Working with Danielle was great! When we purchased our first home, we did not meet the attorney until closing. With Danielle, she was involved throughout the process and because of this, she made great suggestions and truly knew what we were doing and our motivations. We have already recommended Danielle to friends and colleagues." - Brad & Lisa Taylor
"Working with Danielle was more like working with a trusted friend at her home than with a hired-hand in some sterile office. She was down-to-earth, friendly. She did not make us feel as if her time was somehow worth more than ours like other lawyers we've worked with. She got the job done with a minimal amount of fuss. I would recommend Danielle to friends and colleagues. Danielle made us feel like she really cared about us and that we were more important to her than just revenue." - Andrea & Steve Manousos
"We just completed our family's estate plan with DGVE law and we would highly recommend Danielle's work. She is deeply committed to her work, passionate about the law she practices, and we admire her innovative approach." - Shauna & Jay Brasseur
"What we most appreciated about Danielle is that she is extremely thorough and knowledgeable about what she does, and that she loves to figure out the problems involved and find or devise solutions to them. We take such comfort knowing that our plan is complete and fully protects us. We now have peace of mind, that sense that we know that we have an estate plan that is going to really protect our family and children, and that we have someone around to continue to call if we have any questions. We also appreciated how personable Danielle was, really taking the time to get to know us rather than trying to fit us into a mold. Danielle's communication was wonderful - she communicated not only with us, but also extended that communication to other family members and individuals who are named in our estate plan. As a result. those individuals now have a better understanding of their roles in our plan. Finally, we appreciated the physical beauty of our completed plan, which reflected the beauty of our family. Our overall experience with DGVE law was so strongly positive that we've already recommended Danielle to our friends and family and will continue to do so." - Amy & Jay Martell
"Danielle is an excellent communicator. Her communication style really meshed with ours. We were able to work as a team whether it was on the phone or through email. Danielle constantly kept us abreast of everything that was going on with our real estate transaction, kept our real estate agent in the loop, and Danielle always communicated with us in a timely fashion. If there was a question that was out of the realm of her expertise, she didn't hesitate to find the answer and always communicated with us before the end of the day. After working with Danielle we gained expertise in the field of real estate law. There was an issue that came up during our real estate transaction and she advised us on the logistics involved with that and cautioned us; she was able to bring perspective to the situation and educated us on the pros and cons of what was going on. Danielle was much less pushy and not as aggressive as attorneys we've worked with in the past. She focused on the issues at hand and left it at that. The flat fee schedule she uses was very beneficial because you knew what you were getting and it ended up being more cost effective on both ends. We had a very positive experience and would recommend DGVE law to friends and family." - David and Carolyn Powers
"You know when you find a rare thing. It's a rare thing to be able to work with someone who is in the same place in life that you are so that she is able to think of all the details, from the family perspective and the professional legal perspective, and pass that knowledge along to you. I know Danielle cares because she understands our situation as a mother; she does for you what she does for her own family. Our top priority in approaching estate planning was making sure our son would be safe and secure and Danielle did an extremely thorough job for us. We now have peace of mind and no doubt that everything is taken care of and we've thought through everything. Danielle took control when it was necessary to help guide us along. She wanted to make sure that we had everything in place that we should. Danielle's flat fees gave us security knowing that we could ask every question and not be charged for it. I remember working in the billing department at a law firm and seeing the attorneys' time sheets, so I know how that money can add up. You're afraid to think about how much. I recommended Danielle to our accountant and explained to him why she's different. I had tons of questions and would have hesitated on asking if Danielle was billing hourly."
-Denise & John McDougall-McCabe
"Working with Danielle was great. She was easy to talk to and made us feel very comfortable. She kept us informed every step of the way with our real estate purchase. Our home buying process was very smooth and with her assistance we purchased a house! Her services were reasonably priced and the flat fee packages made the process less stressful. It was great knowing that we could email her at any time without being charged. We would definitely recommend Danielle to friends and colleagues. The overall experience was great!"
-Jay & Ashley Mitchell
"We decided to work with Danielle because she seemed warm & friendly, unlike other lawyers/attorneys we spoke with. Working with Danielle was different. It is very clear she cares about her work and her clients and that is something we wouldn’t necessarily expect working with an attorney on this matter. Completing our estate plan and guardianship for the kids with Danielle was quick, easy and best of all, we feel like our plan is thorough. Danielle thought out all of the details so we feel completely comfortable that our family will be taken care of. Astrid, DGVE law's Client Liaison, was very responsive, and Bari, DGVE law’s Funding Coordinator, was also very responsive and knowledgeable. We can’t believe how quick, convenient and totally painless the entire process went. All of our questions were answered throughout the process in a satisfactory way. We appreciated the level of detail that went into our estate planning (down to emergency instructions and a priceless conversation) and feeling like everything was done the right way. We have already referred Danielle and DGVE law to friends and family, many of whom live farther away in MA. We stress how thorough Danielle is and how this personal matter was handled with the utmost care and compassion. We tell them that it will be worth the extra time driving to Hingham to have their estate planning done with Danielle!"
-Chris & Alissa Cole
"Perhaps the best part about working with Danielle was her depth of knowledge and the ease and comfort we had in talking with her about personal/delicate matters. Danielle is so much more personal than other attorneys we've worked with and we never felt like the clock was running out. We were impressed with the level of care and attention we received. Most of the time you'd be paying by the hour and we felt like we could relax, ask as many questions as we wanted to without the worrying about the clock ticking. We feel like we got 4 times the value in terms of what we paid! The deliverables that we received were extremely accurate, complete and truly reflected our wishes. We have to say that the recorded conversations are priceless! These made such a great impression on us that we have continued talking about it over and over between us and everyone else we know. We tell them how unique and moving the experience was for us. That by doing the recorded conversations we are able to leave them for someone in the future was remarkably touching. This is something that we consider to be invaluable and had a tremendous impact on us. We have already recommended Danielle to others and will definitely continue to do so."
-Robert Chambers & James Holland
"We thought our plan was very comprehensive. It wasn't about just doing a will...Danielle thought about things we wouldn't have thought about. She presented us with many options and would ask us specific questions about our family situation. We don't think other lawyers would have dug as deep to get what we truly wanted. As a result, we think our estate plan is more representative of what we truly want than coming from someone else. We have "Peace of Mind" knowing that our estate plan is now legally taken care of. We've already recommended friends to DGVE law because we think that their circumstances are very similar to ours and not too many have done it yet. We also would like to know that our friends can also have that "peace of mind" and because she is very comprehensive, they would benefit from working with someone who understands their family needs. Danielle explains things in lawyman's terms and in a way that's easy to understand. She was always very professional, but she is so much more than just a lawyer. You feel like she is really looking after your best interests and she becomes personally invested. Danielle has a family, so she tries to think of everything because she understands where you're coming from." - Kori & Michael Stack
"Danielle worked with us rather than for us or for the bank on both the sale of our first house and the purchase of the second. She had our best interests in mind in all of the work she performed. She made critical suggestions and recommendations on our legal documents that another attorney would not have been able to because she knew both sides of our transaction, what was important to us and why. Her attention to detail was great in a complicated transaction and her follow through was even better! Working with Danielle was great! When we purchased our first home, we did not meet the attorney until closing. With Danielle, she was involved throughout the process and because of this, she made great suggestions and truly knew what we were doing and our motivations. We have already recommended Danielle to friends and colleagues." - Brad & Lisa Taylor
"Working with Danielle was more like working with a trusted friend at her home than with a hired-hand in some sterile office. She was down-to-earth, friendly. She did not make us feel as if her time was somehow worth more than ours like other lawyers we've worked with. She got the job done with a minimal amount of fuss. I would recommend Danielle to friends and colleagues. Danielle made us feel like she really cared about us and that we were more important to her than just revenue." - Andrea & Steve Manousos
"We just completed our family's estate plan with DGVE law and we would highly recommend Danielle's work. She is deeply committed to her work, passionate about the law she practices, and we admire her innovative approach." - Shauna & Jay Brasseur
"What we most appreciated about Danielle is that she is extremely thorough and knowledgeable about what she does, and that she loves to figure out the problems involved and find or devise solutions to them. We take such comfort knowing that our plan is complete and fully protects us. We now have peace of mind, that sense that we know that we have an estate plan that is going to really protect our family and children, and that we have someone around to continue to call if we have any questions. We also appreciated how personable Danielle was, really taking the time to get to know us rather than trying to fit us into a mold. Danielle's communication was wonderful - she communicated not only with us, but also extended that communication to other family members and individuals who are named in our estate plan. As a result. those individuals now have a better understanding of their roles in our plan. Finally, we appreciated the physical beauty of our completed plan, which reflected the beauty of our family. Our overall experience with DGVE law was so strongly positive that we've already recommended Danielle to our friends and family and will continue to do so." - Amy & Jay Martell
"Danielle is an excellent communicator. Her communication style really meshed with ours. We were able to work as a team whether it was on the phone or through email. Danielle constantly kept us abreast of everything that was going on with our real estate transaction, kept our real estate agent in the loop, and Danielle always communicated with us in a timely fashion. If there was a question that was out of the realm of her expertise, she didn't hesitate to find the answer and always communicated with us before the end of the day. After working with Danielle we gained expertise in the field of real estate law. There was an issue that came up during our real estate transaction and she advised us on the logistics involved with that and cautioned us; she was able to bring perspective to the situation and educated us on the pros and cons of what was going on. Danielle was much less pushy and not as aggressive as attorneys we've worked with in the past. She focused on the issues at hand and left it at that. The flat fee schedule she uses was very beneficial because you knew what you were getting and it ended up being more cost effective on both ends. We had a very positive experience and would recommend DGVE law to friends and family." - David and Carolyn Powers
"You know when you find a rare thing. It's a rare thing to be able to work with someone who is in the same place in life that you are so that she is able to think of all the details, from the family perspective and the professional legal perspective, and pass that knowledge along to you. I know Danielle cares because she understands our situation as a mother; she does for you what she does for her own family. Our top priority in approaching estate planning was making sure our son would be safe and secure and Danielle did an extremely thorough job for us. We now have peace of mind and no doubt that everything is taken care of and we've thought through everything. Danielle took control when it was necessary to help guide us along. She wanted to make sure that we had everything in place that we should. Danielle's flat fees gave us security knowing that we could ask every question and not be charged for it. I remember working in the billing department at a law firm and seeing the attorneys' time sheets, so I know how that money can add up. You're afraid to think about how much. I recommended Danielle to our accountant and explained to him why she's different. I had tons of questions and would have hesitated on asking if Danielle was billing hourly."
-Denise & John McDougall-McCabe
"Working with Danielle was great. She was easy to talk to and made us feel very comfortable. She kept us informed every step of the way with our real estate purchase. Our home buying process was very smooth and with her assistance we purchased a house! Her services were reasonably priced and the flat fee packages made the process less stressful. It was great knowing that we could email her at any time without being charged. We would definitely recommend Danielle to friends and colleagues. The overall experience was great!"
-Jay & Ashley Mitchell
"We decided to work with Danielle because she seemed warm & friendly, unlike other lawyers/attorneys we spoke with. Working with Danielle was different. It is very clear she cares about her work and her clients and that is something we wouldn’t necessarily expect working with an attorney on this matter. Completing our estate plan and guardianship for the kids with Danielle was quick, easy and best of all, we feel like our plan is thorough. Danielle thought out all of the details so we feel completely comfortable that our family will be taken care of. Astrid, DGVE law's Client Liaison, was very responsive, and Bari, DGVE law’s Funding Coordinator, was also very responsive and knowledgeable. We can’t believe how quick, convenient and totally painless the entire process went. All of our questions were answered throughout the process in a satisfactory way. We appreciated the level of detail that went into our estate planning (down to emergency instructions and a priceless conversation) and feeling like everything was done the right way. We have already referred Danielle and DGVE law to friends and family, many of whom live farther away in MA. We stress how thorough Danielle is and how this personal matter was handled with the utmost care and compassion. We tell them that it will be worth the extra time driving to Hingham to have their estate planning done with Danielle!"
-Chris & Alissa Cole
"Perhaps the best part about working with Danielle was her depth of knowledge and the ease and comfort we had in talking with her about personal/delicate matters. Danielle is so much more personal than other attorneys we've worked with and we never felt like the clock was running out. We were impressed with the level of care and attention we received. Most of the time you'd be paying by the hour and we felt like we could relax, ask as many questions as we wanted to without the worrying about the clock ticking. We feel like we got 4 times the value in terms of what we paid! The deliverables that we received were extremely accurate, complete and truly reflected our wishes. We have to say that the recorded conversations are priceless! These made such a great impression on us that we have continued talking about it over and over between us and everyone else we know. We tell them how unique and moving the experience was for us. That by doing the recorded conversations we are able to leave them for someone in the future was remarkably touching. This is something that we consider to be invaluable and had a tremendous impact on us. We have already recommended Danielle to others and will definitely continue to do so."
-Robert Chambers & James Holland
“We like the angle that Danielle is a mom first,
attorney second and she added that personal touch. She gave us all the
information that we needed to make sure that our family was cared for. After
working with Danielle, we now have "peace of mind" knowing that we
have an estate plan in place and we now know who will be caring for our
children should anything happen to us. A lot of lawyers are just there to do
their job and can be very cold but Danielle really added that personal touch by
being a mother herself when giving us advice. She had a heart as she
was doing our work. We would definitely recommend Danielle to our
friends and family because she was very thorough.”
–Jed & Courtney Ruccio
"We didn't have a broker for our purchase and Danielle helped us a lot in areas where a broker would have helped us. She was there for us and guided us every step of the way. Our real estate transaction went smoothly and now we are in our new house. She's a lot more involved, a lot more accessible than other attorneys we've worked with. We had a really great experience with Danielle. She was really helpful and she helped us achieve what we wanted to do, which was sell our old house and buy a new one. We would recommend Danielle for sure to our friends and family. – Meg & Brent Parker
“Danielle was so easy to talk to; I was able to ask her any question, disclose any embarrassing issue, and just be myself without fear of judgment or even an odd look. She was so warm and comforting. It was such a relief to be able to ask all the estate planning questions that have ever haunted you and know you are not only getting great advice, but having it explained so that it was easily understood. Danielle gave me the peace of mind that everything is taken care of if I get very sick or die. It is such a relief to know that my loved ones will be provided for AND that they will not have to deal with trying to guess my plans or wishes. It is such an amazing feeling to have that weight lifted. I am an attorney myself, so I have worked with many attorneys – however, this is the first time I had to hire an attorney (other than the closing on my house and I barely spoke to the guy). She is so very real and authentic. She is a joy to work with. I already have recommended her to at least 2 friends! Danielle gave us the best legal service possible and did so in a way that is approachable and comforting – not strange, off-putting or scary.”
–Lydia Watts
"Buying and selling homes involves one of (if not the) biggest investment of your life. We like to think it's so simple and straightforward, but it's such a personal process there's always something unique and often challenging about it. Unfortunately, most people don't see the full value of their lawyer's or Realtor's services until something comes up halfway through the transaction. The same is true about both though - you get what you pay for. One mutual client told me, while we were in the middle of countering with a customized Offer to Purchase at 8pm one night, 'Danielle is worth every penny!' Professional legal services are not a place you want to skimp when selling or buying real estate."
–Tricia Powers, Realtor with Coldwell-Banker – Hingham
"We have never come upon an attorney who is as approachable, responsive, client-focused, thorough and thoughtful as Danielle. She explicitly explained all of her work to us and ensured our understanding of every action she took and every document she executed. We highly recommend her."
-Laura & Tom Donnelly
"We needed a lawyer to represent us in the sale of our house in a for-sale-by-owner situation. As a homeowner that had no experience with real estate transfers, we depended heavily on her legal knowledge as well as her leadership and follow-through leading up to the closing. We credit her representation for being the reason the sale went smoothly and our main relief in the stressful process of selling our home." -Jeff & Jeanne Pomeroy
"Danielle is very knowledgeable & professional. She worked with us to set up our family's will documents to appropriately provide for our children's care. She met with us at times & places convenient to us & got back to us on every question we had. She researched & explained clearly the issues in our estate plan. We recommend her for your family's estate planning needs."
-Patrick & Denise Brisbane
"We found Danielle to be easily accessible and she was happy to walk us through the details of the real estate purchase process. We completed the purchase of our new home by having Danielle on our side. She was very thorough, friendly, personable and professional. The fees were very reasonable & the “Real Estate Buyer’s Cheat Sheet” she provided to us was great. Having a guide to refer back to helped us a great deal. We would definitely recommend Danielle to our friends and family."
-Stephen Davis & Susan Browning
“Danielle assisted us with our Estate Plan, which was long over-due. Danielle made the process quick, easy and painless! We truly appreciated all the tips and advice to help us choose guardians for our children. Since Danielle is a mom, she knows how hard it is to choose an appropriate guardian! Her advice really helped! Danielle was very accommodating in setting up conference calls and meeting places! I am so glad we found her! I would, and have already, recommended her to friends!”
-Julie & Jamie Souliotis
"I recently went through an emotional personal legal issue, resulting from complications surrounding my deceased father's will. Danielle was incredibly helpful, giving me trustworthy advice based on her extensive experience. In addition to being knowledgeable, Danielle was tremendously compassionate, understanding that this situation was fraught with emotion and that I was upset, confused and unfamiliar with the complicated legal process. In contrast, I had to work with another attorney in my father's home state, who turned out to be the complete OPPOSITE of Danielle. His first questions were about how much money I had to cover his fees. The next words out of his mouth were about how I had to send a huge retainer up front before he'd even consider taking the case. He was clearly more interested in the money than he was in helping me through a tense, difficult situation. My conversations with him just spotlighted how unique and special Danielle is. It's rare, I think, to find a smart, savvy, experienced attorney who is also nice, personable and compassionate. I would enthusiastically recommend Danielle Van Ess." -Adrienne Walkowiak
"Danielle's style, her professionalism combined with her knowledge and the understated way that she does things, really make her stand out from the rest! She was able to listen to our objectives and give us all of our options upfront. We ended up going from a will-based plan to a trust-based plan and Danielle made sure that we understood the differences between both of them. In our particular case she made sure that we understood how going from the will-based plan to the trust-based plan would benefit us. Danielle offered various packages and optional pricing structures, which we found both exciting and attractive. We were able to choose the one that fit our needs. We have already recommended Danielle twice because she was easy to work with and has a good grasp of her business. There is a huge comfort level and trust level there." - Carol and Bill O'Keefe
"Getting our estate plan done is of course the main benefit we received from working with DGVE law. Peace of mind, indeed! We appreciate having access to Danielle's knowledge and the high quality of service she provides. Danielle is very personable and the service is personalized as well. We are also impressed with how she is constantly innovating in her business." - Karen E. and Gus A.
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the views represented above do tend to represent the normal experience one has
when working with DGVE law, they are not meant to
guarantee any particular outcome for other clients. These reviews belong
to actual DGVE law clients who wrote these reviews out of their
own generosity and not in exchange for any compensation by DGVE law
except gratitude.
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The posting of materials to this web site or viewing of such by any individual does not constitute an agreement to enter into nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship. DGVE law, LLC does not practice in any other jurisdiction and is not soliciting business from clients outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In accordance with Massachusetts Rule of Professional Conduct 7.4, DGVE law, LLC does not intend to hold itself out as specializing in but rather as welcoming matters related to the specifically-listed practice areas. Whenever necessary and appropriate and with the clients' prior written consent, DGVE law, LLC consults, confidentially and at the sole expense of DGVE law, LLC with other experienced attorneys in the relevant practice areas. Any and all information on this web site is solely informational, and does not constitute formal legal advice. Individuals viewing this web site should not rely on this information alone, but rather should seek the advice and assistance of a qualified, licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction. Any unauthorized use of material on this site is at the user’s own risk.