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Pros
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Knowledgeable and respected lawyer in the local legal community
“Mr. McHugh is well respected by his peers and the judges in the Chico area.”
2
Honest and upfront in his approach
“Mr. McHugh is honest and direct in a profession that rarely has either.”
3
Effective in court and advocates for the best interests of his clients and their children
“From the first meeting with Martin it was obvious that he had a passion for practicing law and did not 'need my case just to pay his mortgage'.”
4
Provides excellent legal services and advice
“Mr. McHugh provided us with excellent legal services and advise regarding our guardianship case.”
5
Prompt and thorough in his communication and follow-through
“Martin was very informative and responsive to me. He kept me informed every step of the way. Most important was his follow through. Prompt and thorough.”
Cons
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Can be perceived as insensitive or lacking empathy during initial consultations
“I was initially put off by the consultation, but upon further reflection of my situation involving child custody and visitation, I realize Mr. McHugh was honest and straight to the point, not wasting time on frivolous talk.”
2
Lack of responsiveness and communication with some clients
“No call backs (even when I left I message with answering service that I'm getting nervous since I haven't heard from him). No email confirmation. NEVER get anyone but answering service.”
3
Billing practices may be a concern for some clients
“Took my retainer and did NOTHING. ALSO charges half an hr for any unscheduled visits or calls.”
