Testimonials

MEDIATION

"Cindy was extremely responsive and made extra time and effort for us to help try to meet our timeline. She really cared and it showed! We are so appreciative of her commitment and flexibility." 
— Mediation Client

"My ex-wife and I hired Cyndy to be our mediator and to draft our separation agreement. Throughout the process, she was professional and worked diligently to make sure that all the things we wanted in our agreement were there...even taking a conference call on a Sunday afternoon! She helped us work through any issues we had and always kept our daughter as the priority in our discussions. My overall experience was great."
— Mediation Client

 "Working with Cynthia Runge was a pleasure despite the circumstances under which we met. It almost goes without saying that divorce is a complicated and emotional process. Having a professional and compassionate mediator like Cynthia made my experience bearable. She worked with both my ex and myself to make sure that we were each being heard and understood, and she made sure that both of our needs were being addressed. Ms. Runge used our meeting time judiciously, and was always available by phone or email to answer questions when needed. If you find yourself in circumstances that require mediation, I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Runge, and thank her for making a difficult task in my life that much more bearable."
— Mediation Client

“Many people told me I wouldn’t be able to get through this process without going to lawyers. As of last Friday, I thought there was a good chance I’d failed. But we made it through. Rather than lose everything in a fight, we are able to split relatively intact. A sincere thank you! I know you care, and we have greatly benefitted from your professional and personal skills.”
— Mediation Client

“I chose Peridot Family Law because I was looking for a lawyer who understands mediation. I am happy with the outcome of my case and have recommended Peridot Family Law to others.”
— Mediation Client

“Peridot Family Law was recommended to me by another attorney and I would certainly recommend them to others. I am 100% satisfied with the service they provided!”
— Mediation Client

COLLABORATIVE LAW

“Great collaborative divorce lawyer: Cindy is empathetic and informed. I credit her with helping me navigate the divorce smoothly. We had a collaborative divorce which requires meetings that include a coach, an attorney for each party, me and my former wife. Cindy helped those five way meetings stay on target & I’m happy with the outcome.”
— Collaborative Law Client

“I chose Peridot Family Law on the recommendation of another professional, and because I wanted someone who knew Massachusetts divorce law and is licensed to practice in both MA and NY. I appreciate the services and advice I received, even though our plans changed and we are not now seeking a divorce. I think your good work helped us to see our way clear.”
— Collaborative Law Client

DIVORCE LITIGATION

I want to sincerely thank you and your amazing team for working with me over the past couple of months and coming to trial with me today. Your attention, expertise, and dedication to this matter is greatly appreciated, valued, and unmatched! In the past 15 years, I have never been able to successfully advocate for myself with John Doe and you gave me that opportunity today. I felt heard and respected and that my concerns were adequately addressed with such professionalism and grace. I feel so fortunate to have you all on my team, and I will be forever grateful for your service. I am going to sleep much better tonight knowing that we made some strides (with more to come!) and that I am closer to being able to properly grieve the loss of my parents in peace.
— Divorce Client

“I hired Cindy to help with drafting a separation agreement for my divorce. She was referred to me from a housing attorney that I worked with as highly recommended. He was spot on with his recommendation! She is spectacular! Whatever time I emailed or called her, she answered my questions faster than I expected her to. She truly makes you feel like your case is the most important case she represents. Divorce is hard enough. She made this process much less stressful than I expected. Her paralegals and legal assistants are very flexible and professional. If they say they will call you back at a certain time, they do. There is no email or phone tag for days. Regardless of the circumstances, I always felt she was a call away when I needed to talk to her. As a result, working with her (and the housing attorney) has led me to pursue a career as a paralegal. I am currently in school and am expected to graduate in 2022 with my degree as a Certified Paralegal. Not only did she help with my divorce, but she made me realize this is the field I want as my career. I want to be the kind of person to others as she is to me. If anyone is looking to hire a family law attorney, without hesitation Cynthia Runge is who you want on your side. Cindy, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
— Divorce Client

"After researching and interviewing many lawyers, I chose to hire Cynthia Runge as my divorce attorney. In my opinion, Cynthia Runge is a highly dedicated and compassionate attorney who has worked to maintain a strong client/lawyer relationship during our divorce process. She was quite accessible — quick to respond to messages and often picked up the phone right when I called. She listened and considered my case carefully and was willing to take me on as a client late in the game. She quickly understood my needs (and those of my children), and prioritized them to ensure that the most optimal outcome she can hope to deliver was attained. She is very astute; during negotiations with my spouse and his lawyer, she perceived quickly where openings for discussions and compromise lie. She gave me strength when I needed to move through certain difficult roadblocks. She will hear your needs, take suggestions, and make sure you understand and agree to all the final documents. I highly recommend her when hiring an attorney for your divorce process."
— Divorce Client

 “Cindy is also very thorough — at each court appearance and settlement meeting, we were well prepared with documentation to validate each of my arguments and discredit those of my former spouse. I also felt that we worked together as partners in my case: she listened and answered every question/concern that I had; we discussed each issue and response until I was comfortable. In sum, I was confident that Cindy truly represented my interests and the best interests of my children.”
— Divorce Modification Client

“You were all so great, it's hard to even express my gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You made it as painless as it could have possibly been. I'm extremely happy with my experience and would recommend Peridot to anyone. I feel so lucky to have had you in my corner!”
— Divorce Client

"Attorney Runge handled my divorce. She was professional, thorough, and left no stone unturned. She kept me informed throughout the process so that I could make the best decisions under difficult circumstances. Needless to say, she was also eloquent in the courtroom. I would recommend her to anyone I know going through a divorce."
— Divorce Client

"Ms. Runge is extremely professional at all times. I am grateful to her for working so hard to make my divorce expedient and favorable for me. I couldn’t be more happy or satisfied..."
— Divorce Client

“I especially appreciated Attorney Runge’s insight into the ways the emotional and legal sides of divorce are intertwined, and her understanding of divorce as a process.”
— Divorce Client

"Cynthia Runge has all of the qualities a client wants and needs in a family law attorney. She's caring, strategic, hard-working, knowledgeable, thorough, and a good communicator. And also, a ‘lawyer's lawyer’.”
— Colleague

"Cindy is a thorough, competent attorney with a keen eye for detail. She provided valuable advice and provided clear, honest direction. She always had my best interests in mind and respected my opinions as to desired course of action."
— Divorce Client

"Cindy was ready to do whatever was necessary including connecting me to other professionals, prepping for trial, and leading numerous negotiations...I cannot recommend Cindy highly enough and would seek out her help should the need arise in the future (though I hope to never see her in that capacity again!).”
— Divorce Client

"Cynthia is a professional, she listened, advised and advocated. I feel she drove the process and provided the solution I was anticipating."
— Divorce Client

"My choice of Cynthia for my legal case was a great decision because in the end she did not disappoint me. She listened intently and patiently to my concerns. She spoke so confidently and in such a soft, gentle and humble way that I felt very much at ease and trusting. I had never been in court and did not know what to expect but her approach and explanations gave me an assurance of a good outcome, which made things easy for me. Through the process, she worked diligently updating me whenever necessary. I give Cynthia and her Firm an ‘A’ and I will gladly recommend them to anyone looking for a family attorney that can work for them and produce excellent results."
— Divorce Client

“Cindy and team did a great job of getting me through the scary, emotional and extremely stressful process of divorce. They demonstrated honesty, integrity and transparency and were reliable and professional throughout the whole process. They were compassionate and caring and I always felt that she had my best interests at heart. They promptly responded to my questions, kept me informed throughout the process and addressed any concerns I had in a timely manner. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured, I always felt like it was a collaborative partnership vs. being outside looking in. The whole process of going to court was very nerve-wracking and Cindy did a great job of helping to put me at ease during the trial — for that I was very thankful.”
— Divorce Litigation Client

“I can’t recommend Cynthia enough. I came to her with a very high conflict divorce case. I was extremely nervous and scared of how the process would go. Cynthia worked with me step-by-step throughout the entire case, always responding to my emails, texts and calls. Cynthia is incredibly organized and will always get back to you as soon as she can. She has the right amount of professionalism but with compassion and understanding for how difficult these situations can be. There is something to be said when you feel like your attorney cares about your well-being. I was overall very pleased with my settlement. I highly, highly recommend her.”
— Divorce Litigation Client

“Cindy and her team guided me and provided support and constant communication throughout the entire legal process. They helped me understand each step of the way and advocated for the best outcome working with the other party counsel. Thanks a lot for easing a difficult process.”
— Divorce Litigation Client

“We had a great experience with Atty. Runge and the law firm. She's so approachable, warm, compassionate, yet so professional and firm and that really made a difference. Communication has always been timely and she's very responsive.”
— Divorce Litigation Client

"I chose Cynthia Runge as my attorney for divorce. Ms. Runge is very professional and has helped me navigate many sticky situations. She is prompt in answering emails and returning calls. She took special care that my son with special needs future needs were addressed adequately in the separation agreement. I would highly recommend Ms. Runge."
— Divorce Client

“Cynthia was recommended by another attorney. The firm did a great job on a tricky case — both sides were pretty satisfied.”
— Divorce Client

 “The reviews I read online gave me confidence that Cynthia would represent me in my divorce, and after working with her I can confidently say I would recommend her to anyone I know who needs counsel for a divorce.”
— Divorce Client

“I knew nothing about how to proceed with divorce, and Cindy was the best legal guide I could have asked for. She was professional, fair-minded, tenacious, and thoughtful.”
— Divorce Client

“The staff was accommodating to all including non-clients.”
— Divorce Client

“I decided to work with Peridot Family Law after meeting Cindy because I felt comfortable and trusted her.”
— Divorce Modification Client

“I chose Peridot Law Firm because of the professionalism of the website, the testimonials and the caring environment provided. I would recommend them because of the care and follow-through in regards to myself and the case, and I am more than satisfied with the outcome. Cynthia is a wonderful person and diligent with her work. She is a great listener and continued to keep me in the know of the details in the case. Her interpersonal skills and legal wisdom are excellent!”
— Annulment Client

“I did extensive online research prior to hiring an attorney, and Cindy's approach to divorce as described on her website and in our consultation appealed to me. I knew nothing about how to proceed with divorce, and Cindy was the best legal guide I could have asked for. She was professional, fair-minded, tenacious, and thoughtful.”
— Divorce Client

“I have known Cindy for a long time. While my divorce case is still ongoing, the service provided by her firm has been excellent so far — they have been responsive, courteous and have kept me well-informed. I would definitely recommend Peridot Family Law to others.”
— Divorce Client

CHILD SUPPORT

“Thank you both so much from the bottom of my heart. I can’t express my gratitude for the time, energy, and patience you put into helping me through one of the most difficult times in my life. Thank you for dealing with my emotions, and not judging me! My [child] is my world, my everything. This was such a hard journey. I am so incredibly thankful to have had you both help me through it. Hopefully we ease into these new transitions gracefully; but I’m grateful to know I have you both to reach out to if ever needed.”
— Unmarried Partner/Child Support/Parenting Time Client

“I was kept informed and treated courteously. I’m satisfied with my representation and their efforts.”
— Child Support Modification Client

ADOPTION

"I am writing you this short note to let you know how pleased I am with how professionally you handled my case. You were wonderful in all aspects on the case...I am now convinced that dealing with the law and lawsuits is not easy for the ‘common’ man. The law has a unique way of looking at things at times, not necessarily what is common sense...To say I am pleased would be a great understatement. I appreciate everything, God bless you Cynthia."
— Adoption Client

CARE & PROTECTIONS & FAIR HEARINGS

"Cynthia was my attorney for an issue with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). My children were never neglected but DCF was not following its own rules. DCF consistently gave me the wrong information or outdated brochures about how to go about the Fair Hearing Process. Without a lawyer who understood the whole process I would not have had a chance. Cynthia handled the process completely, keeping me informed at each step of the way. I really needed Cynthia’s experience and good judgment. I recommend her wholeheartedly!"
— Family Law Client

“The attorney seemed very knowledgeable and knew exactly how to proceed as soon as I described my situation.”
— Fair Hearing and Modification Client

GUARDIANSHIPS

“Cindy was recommended to me by another attorney and she was very thorough with fact finding.”
— Guardianships Client

PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

“This firm seemed dedicated to non-adversarial mediation which my partner and I preferred for our prenuptial agreement. Mediation with Cindy made the prenup process easier to deal with than contentious negotiations — she was great!”
— Prenuptial Client

“Working with Cynthia was a pleasure! She was thorough and carefully explained the details I needed to understand.”
— Prenuptial Client

“Attorney Runge is highly professional, courteous and advises for the best interest of her client. Both she and Paralegal Fitzgerald returned calls and replied to emails in a timely manner.”
— Prenuptial Client

Appointments available in Boston and Woburn, Massachusetts.
Virtual appointments are offered for New York state mediation and collaborative law clients.