Wilson Kester wins Simply the Best law firm for third straight year

Wilson Kester The Empowered Divorce Source® has been named Simply the Best law firm in the Traverse City Record-Eagle’s annual awards for the third year in a row. The Traverse City-based family law firm says the honor reflects its client-focused approach across divorce and custody cases in Michigan.

Why it matters: - The Traverse City Record-Eagle recognition gives Wilson Kester third-party validation in a competitive family law market. - The award highlights a firm that positions divorce work as a broader client-support service, not just legal processing. - The win may reinforce trust with Michigan families seeking help with divorce, child custody, parenting time, and related matters.

What happened: - Wilson Kester The Empowered Divorce Source® was named Simply the Best law firm in the Traverse City Record-Eagle’s annual Simply the Best awards. - The honor marks the third consecutive year the firm has received the recognition. - Shelley A. Kester, CEO, founder and managing attorney, said the recognition belongs to clients who trusted the firm.

The details: - Wilson Kester has represented Michigan families since 1998. - The firm focuses on divorce, child custody, parenting time, and related family law matters. - Wilson Kester says its work includes teaching clients how the law can help or hinder their goals. - The firm also says it helps level the playing field in negotiation and trial. - Wilson Kester says it coaches clients to build a stronger future so they can emerge stronger and provide children with a safe, stable home. - The firm organizes its practice around six values: empowerment, excellence, truth, collaboration, respect, and value. - Wilson Kester says that in practice, cases are prepared to a standard clients can feel in court. - The firm says clients are told plainly where their case stands. - Wilson Kester says it works with financial professionals, mediators, and counselors when families need that support. - The firm thanked colleagues, community members, and neighbors who voted. - Wilson Kester is headquartered in Traverse City. - The firm serves clients in more than 60 Michigan counties. - The company offers a complimentary 30-minute Initial Case Assessment at the firm's case-assessment page. - More information is available at Wilson Kester.

Between the lines: - The award helps reinforce Wilson Kester’s brand as an “empowered” divorce practice centered on client coaching and collaboration. - The firm’s messaging suggests it wants to stand out from traditional law firms by tying legal work to emotional and practical recovery. - Repeating the award for a third year can help signal consistency, not just a one-time recognition.

What's next: - Wilson Kester is likely to continue using the recognition in its marketing and client outreach. - The firm’s next test is whether its client-centered model continues to translate into local reputation and regional growth. - Michigan families seeking help can use the firm’s complimentary assessment to evaluate a potential case.