The quality of your representation has been the absolute highest standard, and we certainly appreciate every effort you made, as well as your passion for and dedication to the issues. You are an absolute gem. Thank you again for everything.
-- Child welfare colleague
I reviewed the brief. Excellent work as always! I think you should consider being a judge one day.
-- Oakland county attorney
You are such an excellent attorney and advocate! Thank you so much for your assistance with this matter. It looks like we should be moving towards case closure at the next court hearing!
-- Wayne county attorney
Paula has been a help to me in expungement cases and is very knowledgeable, I would highly recommend her. Paula is the best!
-- Genesee county attorney
Great job on Friday and certainly great job here. Thank you very much for your expertise and professionalism. Impressive.
-- Child welfare attorney colleague
Paula is who I have referred people to [for Central Registry matters], as well.
-- Kalamazoo county attorney
I have read through all of the briefs and your reply brief. Frankly, your work is so exceptional that I just might stand on your briefs alone. Seriously, how can we lose?
-- Oakland county attorney
I refer people to Paula Aylward [for Central Registry matters] regularly.
-- Jackson county attorney
Call Paula Aylward for the registry issue. She’s outstanding. She’s copied on this email for your convenience.
-- St. Joseph county attorney
You have done a remarkable job for your client. This level of rebuke of a recalcitrant trial judge is exceptionally rare.
-- Appeals attorney colleague
Dear Paula- That is wonderful news! Thank you so much! . . . Thank you again Paula! You ROCK!
-- Washtenaw county attorney
Simply put, Paula just gets it! I have worked with her on complex cases with convoluted factual backgrounds and abstract legal principles. She has the ability to simplify the complicated, untangle the messiest of legal knots, and present her thoughts and opinions clearly and convincingly. Her research, writing and communication skills are second to none.
-- Kalamazoo county attorney
Paula’s assistance to me and my law firm has been invaluable on several occasions. Paula provides insightful, timely, and practical advice and guidance, and her services are very cost-effective. I highly recommend Paula’s services.
-- Calhoun county attorney
Paula has been my personal favorite for years. She is so incredibly bright and talented. If you need a more detailed reference for her, please feel free to call me anytime.
-- Oakland/Macomb counties attorney
Ms. Aylward is a consummate professional. Her research and writing are flawless. Her arguments are well-supported and easily understood. You can trust your cases to her with complete confidence that she will understand your case and draft a perfect brief!
-- Oakland county attorney
Paula is great! She threw herself into the appeal with complete commitment. The final brief was a gem.
-- Calhoun county attorney
I have worked with Paula on two projects when I unexpectedly required additional support researching and drafting briefs in a complex piece of business litigation. Paula’s research and work product are impeccable. She is able to learn a difficult case quickly, hone in on the important issues, and make sound judgment calls about what arguments are most likely to appeal to a judge or jury. In addition, Paula is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, fast, and unfailingly good natured.
-- Washtenaw county attorney
It’s truly been a pleasure working with you over the last few years. You are a really gifted litigator and always kept me on my toes. Please let me know about the order. Thanks!
-- Ingham county attorney
Paula is the best appellate lawyer I know. Her research is thorough, and her writing is persuasive. I trust her with my client's lives. She is the best.
-- Ingham county attorney
Love it as usual. The last paragraph certainly did a nice job of closing the door on the abandoned argument issue. Outstanding work counselor! I forgot to add one thing – Paula Aylward for President!!! ;)
-- Oakland/Macomb counties attorney
I’ve retained Paula to research legal issues and draft motions and briefs for my most difficult cases, including summary disposition, relief from judgment and appeal briefs. Her research is thorough and complete, and her writing is excellent and timely. Paula takes the time to fully understand the case, the parties and the nuances that make her uniquely capable of finding and addressing even subtle issues that a less involved professional would miss. My confidence in her extends to allowing her to work directly with my client. Paula’s work is geographically limitless and she is well connected and respected throughout the Michigan legal community. Paula adds a level of competence to my law practice I would otherwise not have.
-- Oakland county attorney
I highly recommend Paula Aylward. She has assisted me with many clients and does outstanding
work.
-- Oakland county attorney
Attorney Aylward has been a superb legal research and writing source who has assisted my firm many times over the past several years. Her knowledge and understanding of the most recent legal decisions, combined with her ability to frame and scope issues, has saved me countless hours of research. Attorney Aylward is a tremendous resource that we hope to partner with for many years to come.
-- Calhoun county attorney
As a sole practitioner, I often have the need to hire an attorney on a contract basis. I have used several over the years, and can certainly say that Paula is simply the best I have ever used. Her research skills are incredible, and her writing is strong and persuasive. Her briefs and summaries have played a role in some of my firm’s biggest settlements. I would trust any of my client’s claims in her hands.
-- Oakland county attorney
Paula is fast, efficient, deadline and detail oriented, and empathetic. You could not find a more thorough researcher. Her drafting is on point. She bores into the details of each relevant issue. I highly recommend her services.
-- Saginaw county attorney
Paula’s research and writing skills are superb. Her ability to advocate through the written word is unsurpassed. Paula has worked on several complicated issues involving state statute, administrative rules and regulations and agency policies. She has been able to clearly present what is often very difficult to understand. Paula’s strength in understanding issues and developing concise arguments have been key in obtaining justice for several clients facing big bureaucracies.
-- Ingham county attorney
Paula Aylward is a consummately fine attorney who puts the full power of her extensive capabilities into every project. I never hesitate to refer matters in Western Michigan to her offices, knowing they will be handled competently, conscientiously, and with full concern for the client’s welfare.
-- Oakland county attorney
Paula did an awesome job on the brief, and we received the opinion and order today where the judge adopted all of Paula’s arguments right down the line. Public thank you to Paula and I would highly recommend Paula if anyone needs similar help in the future.
-- Jackson county attorney
REID AND REID has used the services of Paula Aylward at Allegiant Legal for the past five (5) years. We have asked Paula for a range of services from an immediate response on a research matter to researching and drafting an entire motion and brief in support. Paula has always responded in the time period requested and has outstanding research skills. REID AND REID has been very successful in all of the files that Paula has worked on and we attribute a large part of the success to Paula and Allegiant Legal. Paula is always accessible and always meets her deadlines. I would recommend Paula Aylward and Allegiant Legal for any and all research and drafting matters and will continue to utilize these services for many years to come.
-- Patrick Timothy Reid, II, Esq., Reid and Reid
Paula’s vast experience in drafting appellee briefs was indispensable. Paula was very timely in her responses and addressed all of my questions and concerns. I would encourage anyone who needs knowledgeable and professional guidance or wishes to have the brief drafted, to seriously consider contacting Paula Aylward.
-- Calhoun county attorney
Paula Aylward is not just a good attorney; she is a great attorney who is capable of running w/any issue and turning in a great legal analysis and brief. She is a quick study, bright and articulate.
-- Ingham county attorney
I had the pleasure of working with Paula. Paula was well versed on the law and she displayed excellent writing ability. Her assistance was invaluable.
-- Macomb county attorney
Paula’s work is always timely, creative, and thorough. She meets all expectations and always suggests other avenues of analysis.
-- Calhoun county attorney
As a sole practitioner, time for legal research is a luxury that I rarely have. I wrote on listserv that I was looking for a legal researcher. Paula’s name came up repeatedly. I called her, went over my issues on the phone and then emailed her detailed information on the issues. What I got back was truly masterful. Paula left no stone unturned and thought of issues to address that I hadn’t thought of on our initial contact. Great work!
-- Oakland county attorney
Results! Reliably and reasonably provided. You can breathe easier with Paula on the project. She works with and not just for you.
-- Kalamazoo county attorney
Paula did a first class job of responding to a ticklish dispute regarding attorney fees, citing exactly the appropriate law and using it to persuade the Court on my client’s position. She was prompt in providing a polished, professional document that any attorney would be pleased to put their name on.
-- Oakland county attorney
My law firm has used the services of Paula A. Aylward on a variety of cases. Ms. Aylward’s work has been excellent, has been prompt and thorough. She has assisted in the drafting of documents, research, appellate briefs to the Michigan Appeals Court and Michigan Supreme Court and I have been highly satisfied with the quality of work that she provides. I will not hesitate in the future to call upon her services for additional assistance.
-- Calhoun county attorney
Paula is extremely thorough in her research and legal analysis. I was very pleased with the work product and would utilize her services again.
-- Ingham county attorney
Paula is an excellent, experienced, intelligent and dedicated attorney. She follows through on matters with intensity and diligence and leaves no stone unturned.
-- Oakland county attorney
I have been practicing law since 1975. Paula Aylward is the best damn appellate attorney I know, and I recommend her with great enthusiasm so long as you are not my opponent.
-- Ingham county attorney
I am truly appreciative of all Paula Aylward has done on a federal civil appeal of mine. Her professionalism coupled with her expertise and thorough research of the issues in the appeal makes her a standout without peer in her field. Not only would I recommend Paula’s legal services to anyone with a need, I should consider them foolish not to meet with her. Allegiant Legal is my first and only choice for reliable and informed legal research and brief writing on appeal. And on top of that Paula is just plain nice.
-- Eaton county attorney
As a sole practitioner, I often have the need to hire an attorney on a contract basis. I have used several over the years, and can certainly say that Paula is simply the best I have ever used. Her research skills are incredible, and her writing is strong and persuasive. Her briefs and summaries have played a role in some of my firm’s biggest settlements. I would trust any of my client’s claims in her hands.
-- Oakland county attorney
Paula’s work encompasses the best of trial advocacy: intelligence, knowledge, courage, boldness, compassion, integrity and persistence. When pursuing an appeal, she will embrace the essence of that which might have been overshadowed in the heat of litigation, then make sense of it all in a way that provides just the right perspective for the Court. She carries my highest recommendation!
-- Kalamazoo county attorney
Ms. Aylward is a consummate professional. Her research and writing are flawless. Her arguments are well-supported and easily understood. You can trust your cases to her with complete confidence that she will understand your case and draft a perfect brief!
-- Oakland county attorney
Paula is great! She threw herself into the appeal with complete commitment. The final brief was a gem.
-- Calhoun county attorney
Paula Aylward is an outstanding legal professional. She is a zealous advocate who is knowledgeable, conscientious, compassionate, and personable. Although she is well-regarded for her practice in a diversity of areas, I know Paula as an authoritative voice in the child welfare community. She has distinguished herself among her peers in this arena, generally, and she is highly sought for consultation in its specialty categories, such as Central Registry expunction. Paula is a reliable source of scholarly publications, as well. I would recommend Attorney Paula Aylward for consultation or hire--- to peers and prospective clients, alike--- without reservation.
-- Wayne county attorney
I have first hand knowledge of Attorney Paula Aylward’s amazing ability to identify the key winning issues on complex cases. I am also able to endorse Attorney Aylward’s thoroughness in her document preparation and research. Not only is she well versed in legal issues at the trial court level, her ability to navigate through complex appellate issues far exceeds most. If you need an Attorney dedicated to the details or an Attorney to handle a complex legal issue, I recommend Attorney Paula Aylward.
-- Branch county attorney
I endorse this lawyer. Paula actively pursues answers to difficult questions and networks with fellow family lawyers in both the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section and the American Bar Association Family Law Section to remain fully informed about new developments in family law.
-- Grand Traverse county attorney
As a fellow attorney, Paula was incredibly helpful when I reached out to her for advice. She is very knowledgeable regarding Central Registry issues and took time out of her busy schedule to talk with me about my case. I was very grateful for her insights.
-- Genesee county attorney
I heartily endorse Paula Aylward. I called Paula for a consult on a foster parent license-revocation hearing. Her expertise in the field was invaluable.
-- Berrien county attorney
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