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Pros
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who are skilled in family law
“Al Provinziano and his entire team of associates and clerical staff was exceptional. I personally had interactions with Al, June, Ava, Alexis, CJ and Aleah, and every single person I spoke to or met in person went above and beyond to make me feel supported during the very stressful process of advocating for a custody arrangement.”
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Compassionate and supportive team that cares about clients' wellbeing
“You won't find a more compassionate & thoughtful group to represent you. Provinziano & Associates does outstanding work. They know the facts of the law and the best legal approaches for achieving your goals.”
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Aggressive and effective representation in court
“Al is a very skilled family law attorney. He built my case on solid ground with thorough reports and analysis. He was able to settle the case because of his confidence which was backed up by his thorough efforts to really know my situation and the strong evidence he gathered to prepare to protect my rights in a court room, if necessary.”
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Attentive and responsive communication with clients
“Throughout the entirety of the process the professionalism and compassion shown by Mr. Provinziano and staff was remarkable! I also appreciated the response time as well as the accessibility of staff when necessary.”
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Successful outcomes for clients, including favorable custody arrangements and financial settlements
“I came away from court with everything I'd been fighting for. I hope to never have to call Al and his team again, but if anything else goes awry, I know who I can count on to help me.”
Cons
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High legal fees that can quickly deplete retainer funds
“They blow through it as quickly as they receive it. Charges you for even thinking of calling him. I've known other people whose retainer was $3000 and lasted them over 6 months. Our retainer was gone the first three months. In a span of ”
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Lack of personal attention from the lead attorney, with cases sometimes handed off to associates
“Al Provinziano was not prepared, was soft spoken and did not defend his client the way he should have. Even the judge seemed unimpressed with his representation. It was an embarrassment to be represented by him and a complete waste of money. He may seem genuine in his initial interview with his clients, but then completely detaches from the case and hands you off to his staff.”
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31 Aug, 2024 by Consumer review
Sadly I must review my experience with this law firm. There appears to be MANY negative reviews with similar complaints regarding this firm, too many actually and date back over a decade. Check for yourself on Google, Yelp, BBB, Pissed Consumer and other sites. Hindsight, I should of used the clinic at the courthouse that offers assistance with legal matters. This has been the most devastating burden in our life and based on our experience and opinion it appears to point in the direction of recurring issues that resonates with other posted negative reviews.
I can offer some constructive consumer feedback to help protect the public before hiring an attorney. (FYI: The information below is available for public consumption)
*Check the State Bar Website. DONOT hesitate to use it to follow up with a bad experience.. It's the insurance to protect the public and defer misconduct and unethical behaviors. Its success hinges on the public's help.
*The State Bar Client Security Fund may be of assistance due to an attorneys dishonesty.
*Check the attorneys business information on the Secretary Of State website. This is a Tall Tale if you understand their procedures and codes.
*Attorney cases can be reviewed at the court house.
*Review your billing within 5 days and if you see any issues (such as: is the retainer fee depleted without any completed work) inquire in writing immediately! The billing practice should not be "creative and collaborative " immediately start to make notes on the bills and DOCUMENT DOCUMENT. Save all correspondence, invoices and statements. If threatened with severing of representation over billing questions: STOP DROP AND ROLL...
*READ the contract, it may seem ok on the face.... is it UNBALANCED to the unsuspecting?
*Maintain a call log.
*Note "complimentary services" then bill you ( court reminders which by the way are generated by the court for free).
*Free consultation, then bill you. Give your head a shake.
*DOCUMENT EVERYTHING.
*It's important for every consumer to help protect the public with hopes that law firms have significant insight to their oath and professional responsibility. If you suspect foul play due to indiscretions meet and confer with the District Attorneys Office.
One more thing: "we treat you like family" it's a cliche. ("A cliché is an expression, idea, or action that has been overused to the point of seeming worn out, stale, ineffective, or meaningless" )
I hope this finds you
14 Aug, 2024 by Marie hara
I’d contacted William’s office this past Sunday, fully understanding that perhaps I may not get a callback until the next business day. My goodness, I was so shocked and thrilled to get a callback from William within just a couple of hours! Our friends were at the airport ready to fly home when they were taken away by TSA agents and we couldn’t understand why. William took down pertinent information and immediately got to work. I could tell he was working tirelessly to get answers because his communication skills were beyond amazing. I didn’t have to worry about not hearing from him at all. Happy to say that my friends are back home without any issues. I’m truly grateful for William’s hard work and dedication for my situation. He’s now saved as my favorite in my phone. I can’t recommend William enough. His knowledge, resources, and experience alone makes him the only lawyer I’d ever need. Highly recommend!
30 Jul, 2024 by Joaquin moya
12 Jun, 2024 by Steph martinez
I met Al Provinziano and his team, summer of 2020. It was an absolute nightmare of a situation. They all reassured me everything would work out, and at the time that was hard to believe. By the grace of God, everything worked out in the best interest of my son. We are now approximately 4 years out since things were finalized and Eli is thriving! I understand having a father figure is imperative but in our situation his biological father was doing more harm than anything else. Dad is now attempting to force himself back into our son’s life. I have advised him I will refile for a new RO if he doesn’t stop with the unnecessary messages he’s sending me to relay to Eli. Dad is pushing for direct communication and a meaningful relationship. Eli wants nothing to do with him. Eli has drastically improved and getting ready to graduate 8th grade, and begin his high school journey. ALL thanks to you and your team Al. THANK YOU! Financially it was difficult for my family and I but let me tell you, their services were worth every penny. Plus they worked with us. I throw this in there because it’s important to be transparent as we all know money plays a huge role in being able to retain an attorney or not. When you find yourself helpless and hopeless, like I was. I was not willing to jeopardize my sons well being because I was worried about money. It took a village, I asked for financial help from my loved ones. A humbling experience and I would do it again if I had to. Seeing my sons mental, emotional, psychological and physical health sky rocket was all I prayed for, and grateful for today. Eli will succeed and this firm contributed to that.
18 May, 2024 by Jaimy johnson
We are very pleased with the continuous support and help of the Provinziano team, specifically Jacob our Associate Attorney. We’re going through a difficult child custody case but the diligence and hard-work of our legal team has made the process bearable. Although there’s never a guarantee for results, we appreciate the honesty in what we could expect to happen. The communication has been excellent and clear. Response times are almost immediate and getting updates without having to follow up has been a relief. Jacob has been ruthless in his dedication to build a strong case. He’s been knowledgeable, skilled with the preparation process, and court proceedings. He’s gone above & beyond with extensive research and keeping organized. All the necessary documents were quickly filed once the case was taken.
It has been an exceptionally positive experience working with him and we couldn’t be happier with the quality of work and valuable expertise. We still have a lengthy road ahead of us but we’re confident in Jacob and the team. They have fought hard for us thus far and no doubt will continue to do so. We’re proud to be working with Provinziano & Associates and would highly recommend working with them.
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