EZ QDRO LAW - The Law Office of J. Eileen Zell, PLLC

Eileen Zell is an expert that collaborates directly with family law attorneys. As a family law attorney, I do not hesitate to recommend Eileen to my clients. I easily advise my clients that hiring Eileen and her trusted assistant Jordan Neff (EZ QDRO Law) is a necessity in the final step of their divorce. Eileen's partnership with my office in cases that involve retirement account division, that involve consultations on complex cases, and that involve her expertise in tracing and growth calculation of non-marital interests has a positive impact on my relationship with the client.

Eileen's primary "claim to fame" is her extensive legal and technical knowledge in the area of division of retirement accounts. I know that hiring Eileen's office for this task ensures my client that the division is completed correctly, efficiently, and consistent with the terms of the settlement agreement. Because of Eileen's extensive technical knowledge in this area, I have also recommended in complex cases that Eileen be brought in as a consultant. The purpose is to ensure all available options are explored and to ensure that the complex rules of a plan allow for a preferred option to successfully occur as part of the divorce settlement. It is hard to describe the sense of security of having someone with Eileen's knowledge available to assist my clients. The client is experiencing one of their worse times in their adult life, experiencing turmoil, uncertainty, and fear of the unknown. But, partnering with Eileen allows my clients to start their new life chapter with the knowledge that their future is protected because of the collaboration with EZ QDRO Law.

As stated above, Eileen is best known for her legal services with the division of retirement accounts. However, I have also recommended to clients that we hire Eileen as an expert for tracing a client's non-marital interests and calculating the growth of that client's non-marital interests. At times, this has included Eileen testifying as an expert on her tracing and calculations.
Eileen testifies extremely well. She is able to communicate technical information, so it is easily understood. Eileen is able to "walk through" her report so the judge understands the information. The benefit for the client is immeasurable during this type of litigation. Eileen has successfully saved my clients substantial amounts of money because of her expertise in this area.

I highly recommend any family law attorney to reach out to Eileen at EZ QDRO Law as a collaborating partner in protecting a client's future financial welfare.

Eileen Zell works directly with attorneys, and she is my go-to-gal for all things retirement. In my family law practice, I work to help my clients understand how to divide assets and protect their interests in the process. I am so grateful to have an expert to rely in this complex field. Eileen is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and a true professional. Additionally, Eileen and her team are able to help lawyers generate creative solutions in cases where parties are willing to work together to accomplish the best outcome for the family. I highly recommend EZ QDRO Law.

Eileen and her team are efficient, friendly and so professional. I was hesitant at first to release my QDRO drafting to anyone. However, a few years ago, I started having Eileen and team draft my QDROS and not only does it make my life easier because they always get them correct, but she has also helped me navigate very complicated issues associated with QDROS. I highly recommend her firm! - Melissa Doss

Eileen and her team are experts at what they do and they are an absolute pleasure to work with. Eileen is a brilliant attorney and I hire her office for not only reviewing and preparing the documents necessary to divide retirement accounts, but to assist with complicated tracing of premarital and separate property interests in investment, pension, IRA and 401(k) accounts. Eileen is incredibly intelligent, responsive, and well-respected by the courts. I have never had a document drafted by Eileen and her team rejected by a plan administrator nor had a court disagree with her analysis on a tracing.

Eileen is a true treasure to the family law community in both Kentucky and Ohio. Her knowledge of all things QDRO is unparalleled. She has assisted my clients in complicated retirement division, expert advice on optimal ways to use retirement accounts to benefit property division for both parties, and tracing non-marital assets.

Most recently, she and Jordan assisted with a true “QDRO emergency” and aided me in getting my client her share of a retirement asset in truly unusual circumstances. She is as professional and responsive as they come, and I would recommend her to all.

Eileen is an unparalleled expert when it comes to the division of retirement benefits and other financial assets. You will not find a more professional and impressive expert. Eileen is so skilled at communicating complex tax issues to the Court and clients. She is adept at giving engaging and proficient testimony. Eileen is able to make the most intricate tax issues understandable and interesting. This is not surprising given that Eileen is also an accomplished author of a Bloomberg Tax Treatise.

Eileen Zell is an invaluable asset to not only me and my practice, but to the entire legal community in Greater Cincinnati. Her expertise in the area of retirement division is unmatched. She is incredibly thorough and thoughtful and consistently produces outstanding work for her clients. I could not recommend EZ QDRO Law more highly!

EZ QDRO Law does not work directly with family law clients, but instead provides a unique service to attorneys to help us better serve our clients in family law matters. I have utilized EZ QDRO Law's services to: (1) consult with me during the divorce negotiation process when I am generating settlement options for my client related to the division of retirement accounts in order to ensure that the options are viable alternatives, (2) calculate non-marital and marital portions of retirement accounts, and (3) draft any required documents necessary to divide retirement accounts as party of a divorce, dissolution, or legal separation. Eileen's focus in this area of law allows her to research, provide feedback, and prepare documents in a more efficient manner than if I do it myself which saves me time and reduces the cost to my clients. I highly recommend EZ QDRO Law.

Eileen Zell is the preeminent authority on the division of retirement assets in both Ohio and Kentucky. Eileen has drafted hundreds of QDROs for my clients. I also hire Eileen as a consultant on a myriad of complex retirement division issues to advise me and my team on the best, most advantageous and/or practical method to divide a retirement asset. No one is better, more knowledgeable, and provides better service in this space than Eileen Zell.

Eileen Zell is exceptional in every sense of the word. I have known and hired Eileen for all of my QDROs for more than a decade now, and there is no other person I trust more when it comes to asset division of my clients’ most important asset of how they will support themselves in their retirement years. Whether it is to prepare a QDRO of a 401(k) or to provide consultation or testimony in complex settlements of pensions or other types of deferred compensation, Eileen’s expertise is truly unparalleled in the industry. She has authored nationally acclaimed treatises and regularly presents at CLE locally and nationally, yet she is still the most down-to-earth attorney I know. She is a blessing to work with and learn from. Also, Jordan in her office is the most professional and sharpest paralegal I have ever come across in my 22 years working in law firms. Jordan’s quick response and attention to detail coupled with Eileen’s brilliance and thoughtful ability to explain complex retirement situations are a breath of fresh air in my divorce cases that are already inherently contentious and stressful. In fact, I personally believe there should be a box to check on family lawyers’ renewal malpractice applications: “I use Eileen Zell for all QDROs” that gives a discount because you KNOW it’s done right with her! PLUS, her colorful selection of EZ QDRO LAW markers she passes out at CLE’s are amazing! She is the pot of gold to her rainbow markers! :) Fitting!

I use the services of Eileen Zell routinely to do complicated tracing of assets as well as evaluation of retirement plans and accounts in addition to drafting QDROs and other retirement documents. I have always found her to be very responsive as well as incredibly thorough in her analyses, the documents she prepares and the explanations she provides. Couldn't manage without her!

Eileen and her team are some of the brightest, and most helpful people with whom I've had the pleasure of working in my profession. Eileen goes above and beyond to ensure that everything is done comprehensively, in a way that everyone can understand. I've used Eileen for a number of my cases, and each time, I'm impressed with her efficiency, knowledge, and professionalism. Thank you EZ QDRO LAW, for being such a valuable resource to our legal community!

We have hired Eileen and her team for many years and in many cases for drafting the required forms for retirement and asset division in domestic relations cases. She is solid in her knowledge and experience. Expect service that goes above and beyond and she and her team will give it to you - every - single - time. I can't say enough good things about the service you receive from Eileen and her team.

Eileen is my go-to for all financial questions and cases. She has diligently drafted QDROs for my clients and then takes the time to explain it to me if I have additional questions. Her office has perfected their processes and they leave no stone unturned when helping my clients through a stressful time. I’m so grateful for her work.

Attorneys like me use Eileen and her office routinely to sort through the complications associated with dividing retirement assets and pensions. To be clear, only attorneys can hire Eileen, but as a result- our clients get the benefit of true knowledge in a very specialized area. I highly recommend using her.

Eileen and her staff are consummate professionals. As a family law attorney who frequently has to have QDROs drafted for my clients, Eileen is the only attorney I use. Her QDROs are flawless. I've also used her for tracing issues in retirement accounts and for complex federal pension issues. I trust her legal expertise completely

Eileen (and Jordan) do a great job on the QDROs for my firm's cases. Eileen is sooo knowledgeable and Jordan keeps everything running sooo smoothly. It is a pleasure to deal with a professional organization that provides such high quality services every time. They are highly trusted professionals who do a great job. Tim at Strauss Troy

Eileen Zell and her team are wonderful. Eileen is an expert in a very specialized area of the law. Her knowledge, diligence and dedication have been an immense asset to my practice and to my clients. I highly recommend her.

I can't say enough about the superior quality of both Eileen's service and her product. I'll never draft another QDRO again -- I send everyone to Eileen to ensure it is done correctly. She's the pro!

Eileen is amazing! Super knowledgeable and very easy to work with. She is my go to for all retirement questions and paperwork.