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04 Aug, 2017 by Theresa
This was the worst experience with a lawyer ever. He was never available to speak with us. He lost our documents. He would ask us to leave items in the mailbox and pick them up from the mailbox because he was never available. We wasted two months of our time only to find out none of the paperwork he had prepared were what was needed for our case.
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05 Apr, 2016 by Lucero alfaro
I had been previously struggling with a different attorney whom i paid and he was the worst Attorney i could have ever hired! I fired him and was out of funds for a new one. I then received a court appointed Attorney whom was Edward P. Dancause and the difference was night and DAY! Mr. Dancause went above and beyond for my case. He has a genuine interest in the outcome for his clients the care that he showed for my case was clear and he DELIVERED the BEST outcome that i could have had!! He under promised and over delivered, he also kept his word on the promises he did make as far as returning calls and providing documents especially since i live states away from Texas where my case was. Mr. Dancause is an attorney you can trust and i am forever greatful to him for helping me and my family through a very difficult time not only for the great outcome but more so for the genuine care that he showed to us. He made the process as easy as he could for us since we had to travel 12 hours for every court. If you want an attorney you can TRUST this is where you can find him!!
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26 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr Dancause was my lawyer in family court.
It was a terrible experience all the way. He will nether return my calls or respond to my emails.
Our first appearance in court was a disaster. He was not prepare at all. He asked me for documents I sent him months prior to the hearing.
When I had the opportunity to talk to him on the phone he will always find excuse not to stay on the phone using excuses like I am at the mechanic for my car, or I am moving offices. I will use the same excuses over and over.
The second court appearance was an other awful experience.
I will not recommend that lawyer.
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25 Apr, 2020 by Richard
Darrell and Darrell Cook and Associates team has represented me and my companies for over 10 years. We have won cases and lost cases. I have aways felt well represented and valued.
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27 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
We hired him to defend a law suit. We said get ready for trial we won't settle. He did not get ready, billed us a small fortune and when we challenged him he bailed out on us. Bad lawyer, do not engage.
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22 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
Darrell W. Cooke & Associates represented were knowledgeable and could handle my case. They failed to inform me of a important deadline, then tried to blame the missed deadline on advice I had received prior to hiring them. They were attorney of record. Do not use this law firm under any circumstances.
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07 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Between him and Bruce Kennedy you know you are in deep trouble dealing with either one of these unethically, sleaze, bottom of the barrel liars . They are con men both of them. They have no right taking your money. Stay clear
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12 Jun, 2019 by David
So originally I found Glenn through a referral. That said, I expected him to be on point. On his website he mentions "all types of law", but in reality he doesn't necessarily properly practice all aspects of law.
Why do I say that? Well, because I probably had the worst experience ever with this council.
"30 years" in the business and he doesn't know I need a form filled out and notarized to represent me in court since I'm from out of state.
That said, alongside his poor communication, unscrupulous billing methods, and overall lack of professionalism, all I have to say that maybe it's time to hang up his law practice hat!
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17 Apr, 2019 by James
I ran into some legal issues and looked for a local attorney in Amityville NY. I met with Glenn and it probably turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. He doesn’t ‘beat around the bush’ and make false promises. He’s a man of his word and I appreciate all the work he did for me. If you need a lawyer, Glenn is your guy.
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18 Feb, 2024 by Seth barrow
Scum bags
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03 Oct, 2023 by James bergman
10 May, 2023 by April riley
We will be filing a formal complaint to the ARDC on Sharon Costa( Perjury )
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18 Feb, 2024 by Seth barrow
Scum bags
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03 Oct, 2023 by James bergman
10 May, 2023 by April riley
We will be filing a formal complaint to the ARDC on Sharon Costa( Perjury )
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12 Jan, 2023 by A c
Absolutely terrible experience. Has no clue how to be a professional, extremely inefficient. Ended up costing me thousands of dollars and still needed another lawyer. In regards to your reply… you never got any money, you claimed bankruptcy instead and continue to be an unethical and unscrupulous human being. You are scam artist and a disgrace to lawyers.
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12 Jan, 2023 by Michelle fencerilla
If you’re actually looking for any type of results, save yourself the time/money & do not come here. After taking the money she was nowhere to be found. Never once called to give an update on my case nor ever notified me of the status of my case. It wasn’t until months later that I finally heard back from her rude “assistant” that she could no longer take my case....then why even accept in the first place.
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12 Jan, 2023 by Oliver dubrawa
Would unfortunately have to agree with the review below -"Absolutely terrible experience. Has no clue how to be a professional, extremely inefficient." I'm not one to usually leave bad reviews but I simply could not believe this was how someone runs their business. Paid her money then NEVER heard back from her regarding my case even after multiple calls, texts, voicemails and even showing up to her office. Multiple months later (more than four months after the fact) her assistant calls that she is now too sick to take on my case. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. Not out to help but rather out to get money and run with it.
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11 Dec, 2019 by Bb hs
Good business, great job to have
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23 Jan, 2019 by Richard polmon
The worst criminal attorney who works with the Clarendon Sherriff Blackburn.
A total waste of money who pretends he is a lawyer.
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29 Jul, 2017 by Robbie macy
My daughter told him she could not sign a legal document without my being there, I have full power of attorney over any legal document she signs he lied to her and told her she had too, he also did not tell her about her other options as in trial by jury of peers this man lies and had my daughter sign 18 years of her life away, she suffers,from adhd,ptsd,panic attacks ,plus has a reading disability, I will be filing a complaint with the bar assc of texas. He did not listen he did not hear her.
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11 Dec, 2019 by Bb hs
Good business, great job to have
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23 Jan, 2019 by Richard polmon
The worst criminal attorney who works with the Clarendon Sherriff Blackburn.
A total waste of money who pretends he is a lawyer.
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29 Jul, 2017 by Robbie macy
My daughter told him she could not sign a legal document without my being there, I have full power of attorney over any legal document she signs he lied to her and told her she had too, he also did not tell her about her other options as in trial by jury of peers this man lies and had my daughter sign 18 years of her life away, she suffers,from adhd,ptsd,panic attacks ,plus has a reading disability, I will be filing a complaint with the bar assc of texas. He did not listen he did not hear her.
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11 Dec, 2019 by Bb hs
Good business, great job to have
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23 Jan, 2019 by Richard polmon
The worst criminal attorney who works with the Clarendon Sherriff Blackburn.
A total waste of money who pretends he is a lawyer.
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29 Jul, 2017 by Robbie macy
My daughter told him she could not sign a legal document without my being there, I have full power of attorney over any legal document she signs he lied to her and told her she had too, he also did not tell her about her other options as in trial by jury of peers this man lies and had my daughter sign 18 years of her life away, she suffers,from adhd,ptsd,panic attacks ,plus has a reading disability, I will be filing a complaint with the bar assc of texas. He did not listen he did not hear her.
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11 Dec, 2019 by Bb hs
Good business, great job to have
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23 Jan, 2019 by Richard polmon
The worst criminal attorney who works with the Clarendon Sherriff Blackburn.
A total waste of money who pretends he is a lawyer.
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29 Jul, 2017 by Robbie macy
My daughter told him she could not sign a legal document without my being there, I have full power of attorney over any legal document she signs he lied to her and told her she had too, he also did not tell her about her other options as in trial by jury of peers this man lies and had my daughter sign 18 years of her life away, she suffers,from adhd,ptsd,panic attacks ,plus has a reading disability, I will be filing a complaint with the bar assc of texas. He did not listen he did not hear her.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Anonymous
We are out $15,000 unjustly due to her mistakes in court where she was unprepared, admonished by the judge and filed the wrong initial complaint and then we had to pay the defendants legal fees because of all of this!!!!!Our case should have been contingency but she took our money and after being the victims to our home completely destroyed in a water loss, she took advantage of us and left us in a very bad position, worse than where we started. Do not give her a dime!!! Her mistakes unfairly cost us more $$$$!!!
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19 Sep, 2023 by Anthony
This attorney fully supported to pursue my claim against my HOA’s property manager in February 2023. After the initial consultation and write up with this attorney I had gotten very sporadic emails from her assistant for months. In September 2023 I was sent an email to set up a $300.00 15 minute call with the attorney. I expected the call to reveal the outcome of the months of sporadic emails over the months. Instead the attorney asked what was going on with my claim. I told her I would be expecting her to have her tell me what was going on. She did not remember the expected outcome of my claim. Many things said during the conversation did not make sense. The attorney 13 minutes into the conversation told me to call back(for another $300.00) when I was not aggravated, snarky, rude, and argumentative, and then hung up the phone. She followed up with an email saying because if the snarky, rude, argumentative, and disruptive that they are terminating services and closing my file. This was a large waste of my time and my money.
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18 Sep, 2023 by Nicole
I had an extremely disappointing experience with this attorney. I engaged their services with high hopes, but unfortunately, it turned into a complete nightmare.
First and foremost, there were significant issues with transparency regarding fees. I was advised to settle my case, which ultimately left me with a settlement that didn't even cover half of the attorney fees. To make matters worse, I was billed for the attorney fees after the settlement, which I wasn't informed of in advance. If I had known, I would have pursued a different course of action, potentially going in front of a judge to ensure my legal expenses were covered. It was also shocking to discover that the company we were suing had a clause limiting their contribution to just $500 in attorney fees. If the attorney's staff had done their due diligence and informed me of this before taking my case, I would have never proceeded with the lawsuit.
Another major issue was the disorganization within the office. They consistently failed to keep me updated on the progress of my case, and I had to initiate follow-ups repeatedly. At one point, I didn't hear anything from them for an astounding three months, which is completely unacceptable when dealing with legal matters of any kind.
In conclusion, I strongly advise against hiring this attorney and their office. They lack competence, organization, and, most importantly, the dedication to look out for their clients' best interests. If you are in need of legal representation, there are undoubtedly more capable and client-focused options available. Save yourself the trouble and frustration, and look elsewhere for legal assistance.
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04 Aug, 2023 by Fallon s
Took about 3 years to barely make a file. When fired charged all the hours to retainer fee. Basically took all the money and did not do work
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29 Jan, 2020 by Mo jag
Don't deal with this firm. I was impressed with the way they held my hand and helped me get my case approved 15 years ago. I made a mistake by giving them the job of applying H1B for my employee. I had practically everything. The staff is very rude. Jerry Zhang is not even in USA. We had to call several times to get the job done. He should be paying money to us. They just send you a DIY template and we have to work on it. They don't offer any help. They are in the business of just charging money. Don't waste your time by dealing with them. I am a successful businessman take my advise. I've seen how success has hit this company. They don't care for customers any more like they used to. They offer "0" support and no customer service plus they are all very rude. The attorney I was dealing with yelled at me several times. Their team is in China, they just outsource everything.
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05 Nov, 2019 by Felix banguera
Working day
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05 May, 2024 by Miss brown
Can’t get a hold anyone
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24 Apr, 2024 by Glenda cox
02 Aug, 2023 by Dean atcheson
The team at this location are attentive and knowledgeable. They are very easy to work with and will follow-up with you when they say they will. They will give you all the information you need and make sure that you clearly understand what your options are, very professional.
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12 Jun, 2023 by Lora cantu
Didn't help me 😭 n what I needed didn't even give me a chance to explain my situation
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04 Jan, 2023 by Drew h
I don’t see how this guy is in business. He exudes apathy. Every interaction I’ve had with him just seemed like he couldn’t care less or was bothered. I felt like a huge imposition just from contacting him to consult on my case.
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02 Dec, 2022 by Vernell boson
Nice environment and safe.
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27 Sep, 2022 by Paul rory
We used James Walsh for our property purchase & he went way above and beyond throughout the entire process. James took all of our calls & answered questions making sure that we knew all the details. I recommend James to anyone needing any assistance with purchasing & property needs.
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06 Apr, 2022 by Toma dedaj
Great legal services performed by Mr. Walsh and his firm. I recommend him to all of my friends who are buying homes or for their estate planning needs.
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25 May, 2020 by Robert scarano
21 Jun, 2024 by Sondra
Nicholas Veach was quick, responsive and got the job I needed DONE!! Highly recommend!!
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18 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
This guy as part of the firm I contacted for an abandoned easement issue involving a utility company. The firm advertises expertise in this area, but then refer to this guy. Says in his email he has a plan. Our goal was to get the easement removed and then sue for damages. After reading these reviews I was trying to be objective. But after a 15 min consult, he nor the hiring firm had knowledge of what an abandoned easement was. Kept asking ME on the phone what it was....HELLO? Thats why we're seeking your counsel! ..then said literally at the 15 min mark your time is up get your credit card ready...most lawfirms give a free consult outlining your case etc. If you pay for a consult, which we were happy to do...there's an expectancy of a plan, cause of action , advise, etc. We received nothing in exchange. They had all the information we sent, evidence and bullet points of information yet have no clue. Very unprofessional. The other reviews are correct.
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10 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
When I first contacted Veach he was fired up about my case. I paid him a large amount up front. A couple of months later I contact him for an update. He gives me this sob story about how him and his wife are struggling to make ends meet because he is a new attorney and trying to make it on his own. I send him several more thousands of dollars. He acted very graciously and laid out this grand plan of how my case was going. He claimed he had sent the defendant's attorney all these papers and had filed all these motions. He told me how things were going and what to expect. Then months later the defendant fires his attorney and gets a new one. All of the sudden Veach's attitude changes. He has supposedly talked to the defendant and his attorney and now it seemed they were running to show.
Veach lied to me and then when the well went dry he dropped my case because he said he had other bigger cases to worry about. I have never met him in person, but now believe he is a con-artist and should be brought up on ethics charges by the State Bar Association. I now have to find another attorney and start the whole process over. He never offered to return any of the money I paid him.
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13 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
I found the entire process of working with these people to be so totally unacceptable that I had to fire them before trial. They demonstrated a lack of knowledge about my case and did not follow through when it was time to execute the strategy that was explained to me among other issues such as failing to return emails or to provide advice before asking me to make a decision. I found out the hard way that it is very expensive to fire a lawyer and difficult to get your money back so I cannot recommend strongly enough that you go literally anywhere else.
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30 Nov, 2018 by Miriam
Mr. Barlow is very professional, honest, hardworking. His staff were courteous, and goal focused. He fully understand the low and process. I was impressed with him and definitely recommended his firm.
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10 Jan, 2014 by Marybeth
I hired Robert Barlow for help with an Estate. He did not follow-through on my requests, did not return phone calls or emails. I would not recommend him.
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13 Aug, 2021 by Michelle white
Mr Sheldon was not able to comprehend anything he just asked the same thing over and over like it was the first time he asked the question. He I incapable of doing his job seems to be suffering from dementia or something. Do not use him!!!!!!
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12 Aug, 2021 by Kim hicks
I had a terrible experience there I had to explain the situation at least 10 times and I didn't feel like he understands anything you are saying to him, very incompetent
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12 Aug, 2021 by Walter radford
He seems to be senile and incompetent he forgets conversations and blanks out does not need to be a attorney
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07 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
Terrible communication skills. He takes weeks to respond back, well that’s if he responds. If you like to have a peace of mind this is not the lawyer for you.
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12 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
I would not recommend Bob as he started out great at first, but has trouble finishing his job. We hired him and paid him in full due to a lawsuit, then we just can't get a hold of him as he would never respond to our calls, emails or text messages. Until finally he responded and apologized and finished the job and even offered some free service. Three months later he still did not provide the free service that he promised and again cannot be reached. It is very frustrating for us and unprofessional on his part.
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25 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
I reached out to Roberto to see if he would take my case. He agreed he would and would send over a contract. I waited for over two weeks to get said contract. I called and emailed multiple times. I even asked if he doesn't have the time, just communicate that so I can find another attorney. Nothing. Dead silence. I would not recommend working with him. If this is the level of communication he provides before starting a case, image how it is during a case. No thank you.
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01 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
This young couple from the West UNITED STATES, read an apartment review for Pearl flats. Which sold it as a safe place to call home. However after driving for days and spending over $2k in travel & moving expenses. They arrived at a building which was in the middle of a ghetto. They went inside talked to a leasing agent. When the young lady walked out to her car. She was both harassed & accosted. It was a 100% breach of contract. They were scared to death to move in. When the young couple called the police. They were told of shootings & it as a known gang area. Where this apartment complex was built. They never moved in. The other Leasing agent who admitted to being carjacking at gunpoint near there. Said that the criminals were not convicted,because they were under age. (She also told them, that the apt got rented.) Almost more than 7 to 8 months later, they get anytime from this law firm claiming they owe money for something they never got. Plus fees of almost $1k to collect these monies. Is this a joke? Law firms can do this kind of stuff? No wonder, they get such a bad reputation......TERRIBLE abuse of power! SHOCKING, this is called law?????.
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28 Jul, 2023 by Sharon
You do not want to hire these people even after you’ve paid what you owe, they’ll send you more bills for services that were not rendered, they will take you court you can plead your case, but you won’t win unless you kept extensive records and if you email them they won’t email you back not until after the fact
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24 Oct, 2021 by Anna
Knows right from wrong, and always honest. One of the most fearless women I’ve met.
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04 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired this attorney to assist me with a personal legal issue. He soon became overly personal and very unprofessional. He had no regard whatsoever for my legal situation and instead initiated personal calls after hours to my home. He was selfish and acted extremely out of context. Our legal situation was ultimately unresolved costing us thousands of dollars and time. This attorney needs to revisit his ethics and how his actions effect others. We do not recommend him and would not hire him!
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26 Nov, 2013 by Dean
I hired this attorney to handle some contracts drafting for my business. He was very responsive and met with me once the work was completed to ensure that I was happy with the work performed.
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07 Nov, 2013 by Brian
This "attorney" took payment for a very simple case. On two occasions, he failed to file paperwork on my behalf which resulted in a summary judgment against me. He is a very poor attorney. Prior to his disciplinary hearing that I filed, he called and left me a message that he would like to give me a refund (over 2 years later!). HOWEVER...I have called and left several messages trying to get the refund he offered. Not a single call was returned.
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10 May, 2023 by Paul
The shingle is not going to get used much if theres no phone number readily available laddy. Do we snail mail, a letter to ya. Thank you have a good day.
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29 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Coby to protect my rights as a father when I filed for divorce. He did a fair enough job in that regard. I was rather impressed at the positive counseling he would give often. However when we got a new commissioner and a few complications came up Coby didn't have the courage to stand up for me and defend my side against the lies and such my ex was alleging. Because of this it resulted in lingering problems lasting several years after the divorce. I should've had the courage to stand up for myself since Coby wouldn't.
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08 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
In the beginning, it was great. He was eager to help us and everything seemed to be going well until he signed us up. It took him forever to file the bankruptcy case and repeated emails/calls for status updates were ignored. It's as it was one way communication attorney... he wouldn't respond to any of our requests for updates; he only re-contacted us at the end of the process... not happy with the lack of updates and help after the case was over, but he did win the case in the end.
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26 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. King is obviously an intelligent attorney, which was easily recognized during our very first conversation. But, unfortunately he involves himself too much in small-town gossip and has been guilty of repeating such talk in an unprofessional manner. I did not feel it was very professional on his part to discuss such gossip with me. It seems he has allowed himself to get caught up in small-town politics as well. Going into specifics would create the need to name names, and for that reason I will not do so. Because of this, I would not want to use his services again if I lived in the same town as he does, due to the concern that my personal matters would be discussed behind my back, as I later found out they were. He does not seem to remember the concept of attorney/client privilege, at least in my case he did not.
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30 May, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Piner was hired to take care of a dispute regarding a real estate issue. He was provided the money he asked for and Mr. Piner has been slow to return calls or actually get anything done. One thing is for sure though ... he's right on time reporting his expenses. As far as tok goes, the court paper he drafted for me to sign, a 3rd grader could have written it. He doesn't contact you back, but waits for you to call him ... so he can charge a $50. consulting fee. Dragging his feet seems to be intentional, or he just puts more expensive cases ahead of yours. I would recommend NOT hiring this man.
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10 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Malanga did very little work on my case and largely relied on my footwork to deal with my case. I would not recommend this lawyer.
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19 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
We considered hiring Mr. Binstock but after discussing strategy realized he’s more ego and bombastic communication than we want to deal with.
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25 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
I was one of 3 equal partners in a horse farm/real estate LLC; unfortunately the other two were grifters and in many deliberate ways sabotaged the corporation, They submitted an unsigned by me agreement to buy out one of the partners who was a lawyer who, acting pro-se while receiving SSD due to incapacity to practice law, sued me to buy him out despite the fact that the second suit began after the time limited contract had run out. He placed a lien on my house. Despite the Appellate Division's decision that the Supreme Court Justice had no legal rationale to order me to pay, (as the deep pocket), who never signed the time limited buy out; the lawyer partner proceeded with his dissolution cause of action. When the dissolution of the LLC case was resumed, Ms. Weigert overcharged me to "think about" my case and review almost every document in this large file despite my telling her the facts to focus on for the action brought by the attorney partner to dissolve the LLC. I separated the documents that were necessary to review and wrote a history of the lawyer and horse trainer grifter partners and what they had done and how much money they cheated me out of and how they worked to sabotage the LLC including not paying their share of the mortgage payments nor fixing the rate; non- payment of taxes and a phoney $90,000 construction agreement that the trainer illegally signed; which all contributed to the land being forclosed on. The operating agreement of the LLC stated that all 3 partners had to agree on anything over $2500 spent. The lawyer partner was to act as the business officer. Ms. Weigert did nothing to work out the financial losses that these grifters caused me and only agreed to dissolve the LLC. She also "advised" me not to appear in Court do as not to get involved in any arguments with the other two. Even with being grossly overcharged for unprovable and obscure "work" on the case and incorrect information, (the name and address of the person who bought the forclosed property at auction after the construction company signers of the phony work order- lien, could not afford to buy it and who, in addition, removed all the good farmland topsoil and did not reimburse the LLC, I still have not received any justice in this travesty and probably never will.
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21 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous
This attorney was never in the office. Always out of town. His secretary never could answer simple questions, Not very friendly! Never received an itemized statement of what I had used on my retainer. I think he talked too much about things not to relevant to my case. Using up my retainer. In the end, he insulted me personally!!!!!!!! Never went back to his office!
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Testimonials or references can provide insight into the lawyer's professionalism and effectiveness. -
What are the strengths and weaknesses of my case?
Understanding potential challenges helps you prepare and sets realistic expectations. -
Are there alternative ways to solve my legal problem?
Discuss options like mediation, arbitration, or settlement to resolve the issue efficiently.
How to Check the Credibility of a Lawyer
Before hiring a lawyer, it's crucial to verify their credibility and ensure they're qualified to handle your case:
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Verify Their License:
Check with your state's bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing. -
Experience and Specialization:
Ensure the lawyer specializes in the area of law relevant to your case. -
Disciplinary Record:
Look up any history of disciplinary actions or complaints through the state bar association. -
Client Reviews and Testimonials:
Read reviews on legal directories like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to gauge client satisfaction. -
Professional Memberships:
Membership in professional organizations or specialty bar associations can indicate a commitment to their field. -
Awards and Recognitions:
Honors from reputable organizations reflect expertise and a positive reputation. -
Consultation Assessment:
Use the initial consultation to evaluate their communication skills, responsiveness, and willingness to address your concerns. -
Ask for References:
A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your initial meeting with a lawyer, come prepared with:
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Relevant Documents:
Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence. -
Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
