Testimonials

review logoNabil Khan 
last week
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Kevin is very thorough and has great experience. His knowledge of the law is very extensive and will help assess what needs to be done for your case. Highly recommended!

review logoInga Jarosz 
4 months ago
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I called McSwain Rapp for a 2nd opinion on a case. Lucky me, Alexandra Rothenberg is who I spoke with, and she was the one of most down to earth and knowledgeable attorneys I've interacted with. Definitely recommend her and her team.

review logoJacob Nye 
6 months ago
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Excellent experience using McSwain Rap Law for closing on our first home. The team had quick communication, thorough explanations and was able to work through VA Home Loan documents with ease. Closing day was exceptionally smooth and did not feel rushed; my wife and I left with a great understanding of the documents we signed and their impacts.
Highly recommend their services and thanks again team.

review logoJay 
6 months ago
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Excellent experience using McSwain Rap Law for closing on our first home. The team had quick communication, thorough explanations and was able to work through VA Home Loan documents with ease. Closing day was exceptionally smooth and did not feel rushed; my wife and I left with a great understanding of the documents we signed and their impacts.
Highly recommend their services and thanks again team.

review logoMolly Anderson 
9 months ago
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I wanted to praise Alyssa Smith for being the only lawyer I’ve encountered that didn’t talk to me like a textbook robot. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner and with empathy and clear cut language that made sense to me. I truly appreciated her stepping in on my case at the moment I needed it most.

review logoGina Sarik 
9 months ago
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I appreciate the work this legal team did on my case, especially given that it was high-conflict and complex. They were willing to take my case when other firms would not.
They were generally very prompt with paperwork and filings, and things moved quickly overall. I also appreciated that they were willing to meet with me in person multiple times to go through details and discuss strategy, which helped me feel heard and involved in my case.
I would recommend this firm to someone who needs attorneys willing to step into a challenging situation, move things forward efficiently, and engage directly with their client.

review logoBrandy Rudes 
a year ago
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Alyssa and the entire team are beyond amazing! Not only did they help me in court, but they answered all of my questions and listened to me. They worked with me on billing and truly cared about helping me. I was scared to trust any lawyer when it comes to custody but the ladies on Emily's team helped me threw every single step from the very first call! Alyssa was truly a god send through out all of this. Thank all of you for everything you did :)

review logoBrad R 
a year ago
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had the pleasure of working with Attorney Kevin McSwain and Paralegal Nicole Tkachuk during my real estate closing, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the very beginning, they demonstrated exceptional communication skills, ensuring that I was informed and comfortable throughout the entire process as a first time homebuyer.

review logoWayne Anderson 
4 years ago
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review logoBrenda Wall 
5 years ago
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Words cannot express the gratitude I have for Emily's team that worked on my case. They ALL did a fantastic job representing me. They always responded to my questions and concerns promptly. I HIGHLY recommend this law firm to anyone that is in need of a family attorney. She listens to what you have to say. I have had experience before with family attorneys in previous cases and this team is by far a breath of fresh air, enjoyable to work with and made me feel that they cared. Thank you again Emily, Alexandra and Michelle (please forgive if I left someone out)

review logoMerit Stloukal 
5 years ago
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Hiring Emily Rapp from MagnusonRapp Law was one of the best legal decisions I have ever made. I needed assistance enforcing details from the dissolution of my marriage that were not being carried out. She understood exactly what I needed, exactly how to do it, and why I wanted it done quickly and correctly. Michelle got to work immediately, telling me exactly what I needed to supply and what and when they would be doing things on their end. Emily, Michelle and Alexandra were good to their word. They never asked for something twice, they never stalled, they kept me on task for the timeline I set. They reviewed my materials and understood them without charging me if they had additional, simple questions. They emailed me copies of every filing. When I hit an obstacle, they helped me get around it. Emily is outstanding in court, working with me and my former husband to come to an agreement we were both satisfied with, but first and foremost looking out for my best interest. When things went sideways and I didn't know what to do, they took the reigns to move the case forward, knowing what was best for my current and long-term situation and not stopping until things were resolved. I don't know what I would have done without the MagnussonRapp team. I recommend MagnusonRapp Law to anybody wanting truly ethical and competent counsel in family law.

review logoJulie Esposito 
5 years ago
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Divorce is never easy or fun, for anyone, to go through! Emily, Alex and Michelle were nothing but kind & caring! I'd recommend them to anyone!! Very compassionate women!

review logoMandy Austin 
5 years ago
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I would highly recommend MagnusonRapp Law. They listened to my concerns and goals for making the divorce process go as smoothly as possible. They were helpful at giving information and helping me through the whole process. They achieved the outcome we had hoped for and I was extremely happy with this firm.

review logoGreg Givens 
5 years ago
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I have always worked with Dawn. I can not thank her enough with everything she has done for me and my kids. Always topnotch service. Very Happy Single Parent.

review logoThe Divine Feminine App 
5 years ago
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Highly professional, communicative, organized. Very helpful during this difficult time. I recommend.

review logoJeorge J 
6 years ago
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Emily, Michelle and the team at this firm is who you want to have on your side when the unfortunate tragedy of family matters drag you into court. They stay up to date with the ever changing divorce and support laws in the state and will make sure you don't spend unnecessary money on actions that won't help your case. They know the process and make sure that you are prepared for all the events that might happen through the course of a separation, divorce or custody situation. The team is very accommodating with busy schedules and will take care of everything as they represent you and fight on your behalf. You can trust them to represent you in court when you can't be there to fight for yourself. Don't rely on your law degree from Internet U to get you through a case; choose the team at MagnusonRapp Law instead.

review logoBrian Bass 
6 years ago
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Very professional firm to work with. The whole team assisted me with my divorce and at times went above and beyond. Very happy with the representation I recevied.

review logoEmma Nash 
7 years ago
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I cannot say enough good things about this firm! My controlling ex filed for physical custody of my daughter. It was so upsetting. Emily and Alexandra were excellent attorneys from the very start. They were both knowledgeable about legal process and the best way to proceed based on my specific set of circumstances. I always knew what to expect with my case. They returned my calls and emails promptly, and the office manager was always willing to listen and be empathic. I never felt rushed.
They understood the emotional toll that both this process and my abusive ex took on me and my daughter, and I always felt that they had our best interest at heart. They gave balanced advice, were efficient and prepared in court and pushed my case to conclusion. They invested a lot of their energy towards getting me the best possible outcome, and I did – I was granted full physical custody of my daughter. I am forever grateful and would highly recommend them!

review logoC A 
7 years ago
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Emily has worked on several post-decree matters for me over the years, and every time I have been thoroughly satisfied with the results she delivered.
Emily readily grasped the issues at hand despite an extensive, complicated case history. She is organized, strategic, and stays focused on the most important issues.
Emily is pragmatic, knowledgeable of local court system and operators, and sensitive as appropriate, and I always trusted her to communicate on my behalf.
Emily Rapp has repeatedly delivered positive results for me, and I would recommend her to my friends and family. The law office staff is warm, welcoming, efficient, and very knowledgeable as well. I was grateful to have them in my corner!

review logoBrooke Shipbaugh 
7 years ago
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Emily was my divorce attorney and she is absolutely phenomenal to work with. Having her in my corner made what felt like an incredibly intimidating and complex process a lot more comprehensive and manageable. The divorce process is so emotional, and on top of that, the nuances of navigating all elements can be overwhelming. Emily was the level-headed, intelligent, well-informed support that guided me to the best decisions and perspectives for myself and my family. She has just the right mix of compassion and toughness and a very poised courtroom presence, which has obviously gained her a lot of respect in the industry. I have continued to go back to Emily for legal advising and support as issues and questions in my circumstances have arisen. She is always quick to respond and is very in tune with the best answers and solutions. I have and will continue to refer Emily with very high praise.

review logoCheryl Heinz 
7 years ago
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I was very lucky to have Emily Rapp on my side. She is not only very thorough in her research but her knowledge of civil law is impressive. My divorce was one of the most difficult to process because my ex was trying to take everything from me, my home, my money, my children, my sanity and Emily saved these things for me (except the Money part that went to the court system, but at least my ex did not get it). My divorce required assistance from a GAL and Emily fought tooth and nail to ensure I would keep my kids against all the allegations my abusive ex was concocting. In the end I was awarded the custodial parent of both of my children because of Emily.She also specializes in cohabitation cases when it comes to paying maintenance. My ex chose not to work for over 11 years and because we were married for over 19 years I was required to pay maintenance. According to the new laws I had to pay my ex for 13.5 years, but Emily was able to negotiate it down to only 1 year!Divorce is never easy and no one really wins but to have the support of a great lawyer and her staff on your side makes a huge difference. I will tell you that during all the horrible allegations my ex and his lawyer would sling around in court on a daily basis Emily handled herself with dignity, but never let them walk all over us.Thank you again Emily for sticking with me through this long year divorce process and seeing through the lies of an abusive narcissistic sociopath so I was able to have a favorable outcome.I would recommend Magnuson Rapp Law to anyone needing a great firm that is ethical, knowledgeable, and does what is in the best interest for you.

review logoZak 
7 years ago
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Emily represented me on few cases over the past few years and she was extremely knowledgeable, well prepared, very responsive, and very professional. She will always be my first choice.

review logoPatrick Tierney 
8 years ago
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Best phone call I could have made, hiring Emily Rapp from MagnusonRapp Law. Emily is a professional who goes above and beyond for her clients. Always responded quickly to any questions that I had and represented me with a passion that very few possess. Emily assisted in modifying my joint parenting agreement so that I was able to have a nearly 50/50 split on parenting time. Highly recommend Thank you Emily Rapp

Hiring Emily Rapp from McSwain Rapp Law, LLC was one of the best legal decisions I have ever made.

She understood exactly what I needed, exactly how to do it, and why I wanted it done quickly and correctly. Michelle her paralegal got to work immediately, telling me exactly what I needed to supply and what and when they would be doing things on their end. Emily, Michelle and Alexandra were good to their word. They never asked for something twice, they never stalled, they kept me on task for the timeline I set. They reviewed my materials and understood them without charging me if they had additional, simple questions. They emailed me copies of every filing. When I hit an obstacle, they helped me get around it. Emily is outstanding in court, working with me and my former husband to come to an agreement we were both satisfied with, but first and foremost looking out for my best interest. When things went sideways and I didn't know what to do, they took the reins to move the case forward, knowing what was best for my current and long-term situation and not stopping until things were resolved. I don't know what I would have done without the McSwain Rapp Law, LLC team. I recommend McSwain Rapp Law, LLC to anybody wanting truly ethical and competent counsel in family law.

Thank you, -M.S.

Highly recommended!

★★★★★

I cannot say enough good things about this firm! Emily and Alexandra were excellent attorneys from the very start. They were both knowledgeable about legal process and the best way to proceed based on my specific set of circumstances. I always knew what to expect with my case. They returned my calls and emails promptly, and the office manager was always willing to listen and be empathic. I never felt rushed. They gave balanced advice, were efficient and prepared in court and pushed my case to conclusion. And always cost conscious, which I was relieved about. They invested their energy towards getting me the best possible outcome, and I did – full custody of my daughter. I am forever grateful for their hard work and would highly recommend them.

-Alexandria

Post divorce proceedings

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Emily handled my maintenance negotiation after my original divorce decree didn’t have an end date. Emily and her office staff kept me up on all proceedings and we came to an agreed order in a timely fashion.

-Nick

THE BEST!!!

★★★★★

Emily is an incredible lawyer... I trust her completely. She has a very knowledgable and relaxed vibe and she helped me immensely with my divorce. It was a fast, smooth process start to finish and she was a vital contributor to it's success. I recommend her BIG TIME!!! She clearly knows what she's doing and I felt very comforted by her representation.

-Leslie

Child Support Lawyer

★★★★★

I am very satisfied after having Emily represent me. Emily was able to get me above what I was expecting in my child support case. She was prepared and had me prepped before court every time. The matter was handled efficiently. We only had a handful of court proceedings. I now feel better and have a positive outlook after going through this event!!!

-Morris

Thank you , Mary McSwain

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We just closed on both the house we sold and the house we just bought! Mary McSwain and her team did an excellent job. It could have been a domino effect from our buyers' buyer down the line but their efficient coordination and communication helped to make a smooth closing. Thank you Mary and your team ! -

-Sam & Anna

An Excellent Attorney

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I hired Mary McSwain through a referral. She assisted me in a two-year grueling process of divorce for which I am very grateful today. She is a professional who really understands the law and and the court system. As a lay person, the legal process was/is very nebulous to me. During the 2 years there were moments of doubt and discouragement. I realized during this process that Mary had the whole thing masterfully tethered. She anticipated and executed every legal requirement in a timely manner. She made clear everything that was entitled to me under the law and made those her goals. I realized those moments of doubt were because I was not fully trusting and listening to Mary. She can be trusted 100%. She holds herself to a high standard of integrity which is clearly visible. I have referred her to others and will continue to refer her to anyone who says, "Do you know a good attorney?" My response is, "I will give you the name of an excellent one!"

10 year battle

★★★★★

Mary did and excellent job making sure my family received all that was deserved as I fought a ten year battle. She is professional, knowledgeable, and really goes after what’s right. Mary and her team made sure I was updated throughout the process and details were explained as they happened. I am extremely grateful to the dedication given to my case and happy it’s behind me.

Above and Beyond

★★★★★

Mary did a great job with my real estate sale, which was also part of a divorce settlement. She went above and beyond the call of duty to handle some challenging issues, and got everything done in a timely, professional fashion.

-Suzanne

BEST experience EVER!

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I am eternally grateful to Mary McSwain for helping make the divorce process as smooth as possible. Mary provided me with the information and resources that I needed to make informed choices. Her expertise and guidance throughout the process was of great value to me. I felt incredibly supported by Mary and her staff. She is an excellent communicator and was willing to respond to all of my email questions and phone calls. Mary appreciates her clients and works extra hard to ensure that her clients' needs are met. I greatly appreciate Mary and highly recommend her services to you!

-Donna

GREAT EXPERIENCE

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I hired Mary as a referral many years ago to help me with post-decree child support issues. My husband was abusive and very scary. Mary didn't flinch and never relented until every dime owed me was recovered. Mary was always accessible and supportive during my desperate time of need. subsequently, for many, many years, she has handled my family's needs and my business/real estate needs. My children have used her many times and I have referred her everyone who are always satisfied and they always call to thank me. You will not be disappointed with this choice of attorney!

-MaryAnn

A never ending divorce.

★★★★★

My ex-wife and her attorney kept returning to court for one thing or another. Mary finally got everything I wished for and more and it is finally finished! She was professional and her fees were very reasonable.

-Gregory

Quality Legal Services

★★★★★

Mary helped me resolve spurious motions against me. She was organized, prepared and reasonable in her arguments. Due to her diligence, I prevailed and and very happy with the results. Thanks!

Best Experience Ever!!!!!

★★★★★

Mary McSwain was referred to me by my brother. He had her handle a few transactions for him in the past and recommended her to me. From the first phone call, Mary and her assistant Lynn were nothing but professional. Mary explained every detail of the sale of my house to me and that was helpful since I knew nothing about selling a house. She was timely with her verbal and written responses. I dealt a lot with Lynn who is her assistant and she is just as incredible. The people that I had around me for the sale and purchase of new property were awful. The only bright spots in the storm were Mary and Lynn!!! Mary was prompt and on time for every meeting and phone call. I just can not say enough about how much Mary and Lynn helped me through this process. Best people ever!!!!!

-Lori

Real Estate Transaction/sold property and bought other property

★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the work from Mary McSwain in our recent sale of property and purchase of new property and would highly recommend her work to anyone. Thank you again for your services. Respectfully, Lynne and Rick P.

-Lynne and Rick

Outstanding lawyer

★★★★★

Mary did an outstanding job handling my divorce. She was very realistic and honest with me regarding my expectations and explaining the pros and cons of the issues as they arose. Her guidance proved to be necessary as it surfaced many times when tough choices had to be made. Mary and her staff promptly answered my phone messages and emails never making me feel as though I was imposing or rushed. Her knowledge of the law coupled with her experience and compassion made an an extremely unpleasant situation bearable. Mary was able to help me achieve the best possible outcome for my situation and I will be forever grateful.

Real Estate

★★★★★

Mary McSwain has been our Corporate attorney for 30 years, dealing with all our Real Estate needs. Buying or selling properties, documenting projects, consulting on other legal matters, and much more. Her background, experience, and contacts have been vital to help us in our many needs.

-Airhart Construction

Personable, Professional, & Extremely Efficient

★★★★★

Mary has been such a blessing to me through this entire process. She has been there for advice, counsel, and a good laugh when it's needed! She is extremely personable, but professional when needed, and she makes you feel comfortable in every situation. She understands the emotions in her line of work, and has done an amazing job at helping me cope and get through the process. She has also made every effort to expedite this process for me. During our first meeting, I mentioned that I was hoping this could go quickly, and I was never left wondering when she would get back to me. She was very efficient in everything she did, and never let an extended period of time go between our conversations and any updates. I would recommend her 100%. It is comforting to know that I am being represented by the best!

Highly recommended

★★★★★

Mary McSwain handled my divorce. She's direct, has years of experience and clearly conducts herself/business with a high degree of integrity. She followed through on every promise and expectation. Mary provided me with solid advice. I have the utmost respect for her. She obviously leads her staff by example, they were outstanding as well. I highly recommend her. She has a nonsense approach and does not waste time. Five stars PLUS.

-Karen

Great Demeanor, Focused Lawyer

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Mary has a great demeanor about her, she is direct, and helps you understand the key points of your case as opposed to worrying about the nonsense that comes with divorce cases. Her honesty and her insight enabled me to stay focused on the key items and not get lost in the rhetoric. When opposing counsel tried to take our case off track, she acted decisively and swiftly to ensure that we only discussed the items before the Court. This saved time, money and allowed us to settle the items before the Court in a clear and decisive manner. I recommend Mary to any potential client who needs a lawyer that is focused, puts their clients issues first, and gives you straight factual talk (as opposed to feeding emotional rhetoric). She is a first class act.

-SJ

OUTSTANDING Experience

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I hired Mary to assist me with child support issues with my ex-husband. She is fantastic. She knows exactly what she is talking about and where to go before you can even finish your sentence. She doesn't let you sweat the small stuff that will only stress you out even more, she dives into the case head first with no nonsense. She is honest and will tell you exactly what she thinks without sugar coating anything so that you don't have false hopes. I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce or having to go back to court for a breech in your agreement. I will absolutely give her a call if/when I need her again!

lawyer

★★★★★

Very knowlegeable, hardworking, excellent attorney. Goes the extra mile to give the finest talent in contested family law cases. Well prepared and knows how try a case. Simply one of best attorneys in the county and statewide.

-Rick

Brilliiant Woman

★★★★★

A very knowledgeable woman. Fought tooth and nails to get me what I deserved. Classy and experienced. I have a lot of respect for her.

-Pamela