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Testimonials
This is
a
historical
public
health,
family
court, &
social
crisis
needing
raised
awareness
&
advocacy.
Your
hand is
firmly
on the
pulse
and I
wish we
could
clone
you in
every
state.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Cynthia
Stockton;
Legal
Abuse
Advocacy
_______________________ Sincerely, Mark A. Adams, Esquire JD/MBA ____________________________________
May 5, 2011
Ms. Huffer,
As a survivor of domestic violence and abuse for over 20 years, I would like to take a moment and commend you on the work you're doing. I am finally glad that that type of abuse finally has a name and is being recognized. I have included actual documents in my book from the family court and from Fort Bragg to prove how legal abuse happens. When I decided to publish my book, I felt strong enough emotionally to go to the NYC Family court and get a complete copy of my family court file - almost 20 years later. I was shocked to find documents in my file that I never knew about, especially a "stay out of jail free" card from Fort Bragg for my abuser. That letter is included in the book.
Also documented in the book is the forensic evaluator's report diagnosing me as "Borderline Personality Disorder" and "embittered and enraged" although I told her about the abuse.
Needless to say, I want to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
Ivette Attaud, CEO
MLMS Publishing
50 Harrison Street, Suite 212 H
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
____________________________________________________
DATE:
December
26,
2009 This letter is written in gratitude and support for the cutting-edge social analysis, social education, published work (Overcoming the Devastation of Legal Abuse Syndrome) and efforts on behalf of litigants (both disabled and able-bodied) identified by Ms. Karin D. Huffer, M.S., M.F.T. Ms. Huffer first identified a societal disease, a prior unknown form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which she labeled Legal Abuse Syndrome. In this way, she brought to light for the edification of all, an insidious and highly toxic form of abuse of authority which is, unfortunately, prevalent in our society today. She then went forward to establish protocols for the treatment of this condition and even more she created the means for the advocacy of these now-disabled individuals in a way that society must take corrective action based on its own established law (the Americans with Disabilities Act). In short, Ms. Huffer has assisted society, not just in the United States but everywhere in the world where municipalities exist, to expand in consciousness and to benefit the most vulnerable of societys members the disabled in such a way as to restore to them health, vitality and dignity. This can result in greater personal happiness, health and justice for individuals to include those members of government who take to heart the nature of her work so as to avoid becoming infected with this societal disease themselves. As the former Executive Director of a 501c3 Nonprofit formed to assist victims of legal abuse (now medically retired), I was able to use Ms. Huffers excellent and trailblazing work to benefit others and to form a support group to further assist. While I am no longer able to perform this work, the legacy of my own work, which could have only existed due to Ms. Huffers work, continues to live on through the internet.
Juli
T.
Star-Alexander _______________________________________ I earned PTSD from Vietnam which was then compounded by the judicial system in which I practiced some family law, generally for abused mates. I recognized the value of Karen Huffer's examination of legal abuse syndrome when I first heard of it and read it in 2000, for by that time I had a litigation PTSD overlay on my Vietnam version, from my more or less private war against judicial corruption, much of which was experienced in domestic relations and child custody against CPS cases.
John
Wolfgram,
Esq.
_______________________________________ Hello,
I
am
ordinarily
the
most
verbose
person
on
the
planet.
But
I"m
so
choked
up
over
reading
your
testimonials
that
I
can
barely
breathe.
I'm
thinking
to
myself
"Is
there
actually
real
help?"
My
name
is
(REDACTED)
and
I
live
in
New
York
now.
In
my
situation,
my
parents,
sibling,
ex-husband
-
have
created
a
really
horrible
set
of
circumstances.
There
was
a
situation
with
my
father
when
I
was 14
that
I
sought
to prevent
from ever
happening
around
my
daughter.
My
parents
felt
I
betrayed
THEM
by
talking
about
what
happened.
After
all,
there
was
no
intent
to
harm
me -
so
there
couldn't
have
been
any
actual
harm.
My protestations
that
they
had
caused
harm
were
capitalized
upon
my
ex-husband
and my
trauma
over
this
fight,
the
injustice
of
it,
the
outrageousness
of
the
court
-
resulted
in
my
children
being
raised
by
the
very
people
I
sought
to
protect
them
from. I
have
about
driven
myself
crazy
trying
to
wrap
my
brain
how
this
could
ever
happen...
but
I
get
the
feeling
you
understand
that.
I
am
the
'black
sheep"
of
the
family
- I
do
not
miss
them.
But
I
miss
my
children
terribly.
I
hate
what
my
children
are
learning
about
life
and
about
Justice.
I
hate
the
way
this
has
made
me
sort
of
odd
to
"normal"
people.
It
makes
me
feel
like
there
is
something
really
wrong
with
me -
or
that
I
just
don't
have
the
proper
perspective
because
in a
just
world
-
they
would
be
accountable
and
I
would
be
safe
with
my
children.
I've
been
trying
to
accept
the
circumstance,
forgive
them
for
their
lack
of
humanity
and
move
on.
I am
torn
about
what
to
do
about
my
children.
I am
hurting
about
this
and
feel
completely
disenfranchised...
but
have
fought
hard
to
start
over.
It's
so
painful
to
have
hope.
Does
that
makes
sense?
Anyway,
I am
betting
you
know
some
of
the
other
women
that
I am
familiar
with
in
this
fight.
When
I'm
feeling
a
little
less
rocked
maybe
we
can
talk?
LF
_______________________________________ Ms. Huffer has done a brilliant job discussing the effects of, and steps to recovery from Legal Abuse Syndrome (LAS) which is defined as a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder resulting from abusive and protracted litigation. Ingri Cassi, Editor, The Idaho Observer ___________________________________________ Thanks, Karin. You are doing marvelous work.
Best,
Connie
Valentine
Every
mental
health
practitioner
must
read
this
book.
The HR
Departments
at law
firms
and
corporate
America
should
place it
front
and
center
in their
library.
The law
schools
need to
mandate
reading. A few months after the conclusion of an abusive, long lasting, high asset divorce, with hundreds of pleadings filed, I was being sued by the firm that represented me. They put all the weight of their power and influence to make me crumble, emotionally and financially. I was being dragged to the courts, verbally abused, and my word was worth one half of theirs for the judiciary. It is a blessing that I found Karin Huffer and LVAALLC to enforce my fair access to justice. After several judges were recused, it was a game changer and a precedent setting action in the Southeast. She is a role model and a fair public server. In the process of seeking justice for the disabled and implementing fair access to the court system; right when you wonder where your civil rights have been hidden, under all the bureaucracy and games of power, there you find Karin Huffer and her team at LVAALLC to shed light and clarity on the judiciary and the victims of litigation, enforcing the very soul of our Constitution.
Being the pioneer in her studies on LAS, Karin Huffer deserves the
highest recognition for her tireless effort to help both the
efficiency on the delivery of justice and pain relief of the
litigants. I entered the court system as a result of going up against a large, state-backed corporate entity,and eventually the state itself. The court process only served to continue the injustice I was experiencing. I was denied my constitutional rights, including the right to a jury trial and due process of the law. I could never have known the effect on the mind, body, soul, and spirit or the journey I would take. Let me just say that the truth does set you free, and that there are attorneys, judges, and litigants out there who know and see the truth and do not participate in the injustice. Dr. Karin Huffer is among those who represent the truth tirelessly when injustice raises its ugly head and threatens the core of our being. She picked up all the scattered pieces from the legal and personal trauma I endured and put them back together. Though worn and battered, I am now able to move forward and start anew, productive and ever more able to embrace the importance and value of truth and justice.
Dr.
Karin
Huffer
stands
for the
truth
and
lives by
the
truth.
She
courageously
advocates
for
those
who are
injured
and
denied
justice.
I
learned
from her
that, no
matter how
daunting
it
seems,
it is
crucial
to seek
redress
for
wrongs
suffered,
to lay
blame
where it
belongs,
and to
set the
record
straight.
After 10 years of
legal abuse by my
ex husband and his
attorneys in
custody
litigation, I
retained Karin
Huffer as an
advocate.
Because of tactics
used by my abuser
(my ex husband was
severely
physically and
emotionally
abusive to both
our son and me
during and after
our marriage), I
was reduced to
tears in the
courtroom.
The judge's
acceptance of
hear-say and
misinformation
from my ex husband
was
so unbelievable to
me that I could
not function.
Fifteen minutes
into a court
proceeding, I
could not speak
due to crying and
emotional
distress.
Opposing counsel
used this to
accuse me of being
unfit and crazy.
I was even ordered
to pay my ex
husband's attorney
fees one time to
punish me for
crying in court.
My serious
concerns for my
son were called
"hysteria-driven
and reckless" by
the Judge.
My attorneys were
threatened by my
ex husband to the
point of quitting.
Opposing counsel
even made the
statement, "If she
were my ex-wife
I'd have killed
her by now."
I could not
understand how any
of this could be
happening.
Karin
Huffer's testimony
about PTSD being
an injury from
abuse and only
situational
related finally
changed
everything.
Because of Karin's
ADA advocacy, my
experts and I were
able to testify
without my losing
control.
Opposing counsel
still tried
bullying and
accusing, but
I was finally able
to speak loud and
clear, confident
that she was there
to ensure that I
was being heard
and treated
fairly. She
also assisted my
attorneys by
teaching them and
helping prepare
for court.
My son is in a
life or death
situation, and for
the first time in
10 years a judge
finally listened
and treated my
concerns as valid
and serious.
Words cannot do
justice to the
difference having
Karin Huffer as an
advocate made for
me and my case.
The stress of 18
months of
prolonged
litigation might
have impaired me
permanently had it
not been for her
support through
every adversity.
(Name Redacted) ______________________________________________
I have had the
privilege of
attending
workshops by Karin
Huffer and was
very impressed to
learn of how she
is using the ADA
as a tool to help
protect battered
mothers involved
in custody
disputes. I
believe these
practices can give
protective mothers
additional
leverage with the
courts that they
need and will make
it easier for them
to survive the
court process.
I have also worked
with Karin on some
cases and she has
always been
professional and
helpful. I
enjoy working with
her. I was acquainted with Karin Huffer from her various writings on the aforementioned subject matter. In January 2007, I attended the Annual Battered Women's Conference and had the opportunity to experience Karin Huffer's professional perspectives and insights. She has identified significant damages that include but are not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and other debilitating conditions caused by legal assaults on litigants who, ironically, sought protection from the legal system.
Ms. Huffer
continues to
courageously delve
into the
phenomenon of
legal abuse that
is pervasive in
court systems
nationwide.
She continues to
demonstrate her
professionalism
and is recognized
as an expert in
this field.
Moreover, she is
an
acclaimed authority
on the topic of
Legal Abuse, and
has been
responsible
for raising
awareness of this
debilitating condition
which greatly
impacts public
policy.
M.T.W.
______________________________________________ I want to thank you for your earlier advice. It has helped my fight to be a father again.
Ronald E. Pierce
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