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12 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
I'd give zero stars if I could. He didn't even show up to court. The guy from the firm that did show, was unprepared and an embarrassment. They still charged me their full fee.
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24 Oct, 2023 by David
He is a thief. you will lose your money. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HIM FOR ANY KIND OF LEGAL MATTER!!!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I was doing research hoping to find a lawyer to hire. I was trying to find a local lawyer and Kelvin Pulley's name appeared in my searches. Doing my due diligence, I investigated his cases to determine if he was a suitable fit for my situation and I was so glad I did! I noticed his wording on filed documents was less than professional but more importantly I discovered that he had been sanctioned for not doing his job. He was representing a client and ignored orders to submit additional papers TWICE. The judge in the case sanctioned him and ordered him to complete two CLE courses. This information is found in the Court Docket of Judge Aycock on November 8, 2023 :
"Recognizing Plaintiff's counsel's complete failure to comply with a basic directive from this Court (on two occasions), the Court finds a sanction to be warranted. Therefore, Plaintiff's counsel is hereby ORDERED to complete two continuing legal education (“CLE”) courses regarding his duty to the courts. The courses may be found at msbar.fastcle.com under Young Lawyers Division → Duty to the Courts. Plaintiff's counsel is instructed to complete the courses titled “Tips for Avoiding Running Afoul of the Court” and “A View from the Inside: What the Courts Expect of Attorneys.” Counsel shall complete the courses within fourteen (14) days of today's date. Counsel is further instructed to send certificates of completion of those two courses to
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26 Apr, 2020 by Jackie
On March 2, 2020, I entered into an oral contract with Mr. Pulley. He charged $650 dollars to represent me on 2 distributing the peace charges. He stated that I could pay him $400 and the remaining $250 balance would not be required if I lost my cases. I handed him a $400 dollar check and two large brown vanilla folders. One folder contained affidavits, summons, and confidential personal information. The other folder contained a handwritten timeline that included attached emails and attached handwritten corresponding notes. Attorney Pulley stated, "Um not like a lot of lawyers who take your money and you never hear from them. Hear, um gonna give you my cellphone number." He then called my phone. As I was leaving, Pulley stated that he was taking his daughter on vacation and that he would be out of the office the rest of the week. On March 9, 2020, I text Attorney Pulley stating that I had the video converted to a DVD. No reply. On March 12, 2020, I text Attorney Pulley asking him, "Are we still on?" No reply. My court date was March 19, 2020. On March 14, 2020, I called Attorney Pulley's phone number 2 times. His answering service recorded the calls. He did not reply. On March 16, 2020, I text Attorney Pulley informing him that I would be terminating his legal services. He replied and sat the time of 1 p.m. on March 17, 2020 for me to meet him at his office. On March 17, 2020, at 12:50 p.m., I tried to open Attorney Pulley's door. It was locked. I reentered my vehicle and called Attorney Pulley. No answer. That is when I noticed his 10:56 a.m. text stating, he had to rush his daughter to the hospital and desiring to rescheduled our meeting to Wednesday and "I have all of your information as well at my home to review for our meeting tomorrow morning." I text him saying, "Just got your text message. I am at your office." We exchanged several messages. I terminated his services and asked him to refund my $400 and my documents. He said he would; he did not. I sent him a certified mail threatening to file civil charges against him for my money and the return of my documents. He said I would have it on March 24, 2020. Did not happen. On March 31, 2020, he overnighted my money but not my documents. On April 7, 2020 @ 7:47 p.m. he text "You should have documents tomorrow." He lied. On April 10, 2020 @ 8:43 a.m., he text "There was a mistake in that I put the wrong zip code. I have the papers back. I can leave your papers in my mailbox at my office for you, or I can resend them today." Because I was at work; I replied, "At work. Resend." He lied. On April 22,2020 @ 12:57 p.m., he texted "Your documents were overnighted by mail today. Check your PO Box tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. Due to the Coronavirus, I have not been to my office as I didn't want to endanger my elderly grandmother who I help to take care for. He lied. Prior to this last lie, I contacted Mississippi Bar Association. Attorney Pulley informed them that he had mailed my documents. On April 24, 2020, @ 6:40 p.m., I emailed Attorney Pulley. I asked him to provide me with the tracking number. He did not reply. All of the messages that we exchanged are on my phone and my computer. If Attorney Pulley mailed my documents as he informed Mississippi Bar Association; where is his proof. In his April 22, 2020 text, he stated he was overnighting the documents. If he did that, he would have been provided a receipt. This is an honest summary of my dealing with Attorney Pulley. You decide which of the two of us is lying.
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09 Mar, 2021 by Tiffiny elise shipp
I was summoned to be in Tunica Family Court. Once i get in the court i am trying to explain the complaints i have mainly not being able to talk to the kids. She kept interrupting me. Refused to look at any paperwork. In fact. She defended the CPS workers even though it was complaints in hand she refused to address. Told me to leave the Court with no orders to speak with the kids in addition with a cruelty to it all, told me i couldn't take the children to eat as previously planned. Told the County Sheriffs to arrest me! They escorted me out the building! She is cruel and evil. She has no regard for family or Children. She is a disservice to the CPS system and family preseevatuin
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13 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
This lawyer was hired and she did not do her job, my job, or anybody else's job. She is unprofessional, takes the opposite side, for which you hired her for. And she does not have the best interest of anyone in mind but herself. Stay away from this lawyer, especially if it's a custody case, you might as well defend yourself, or the evidence that you do come up with, do not share with her.
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03 Mar, 2022 by Brandi
This woman is down right rude and mean, I had a consultation with her for my CPS case she stated she would represent me but not my fiance, she also told me if I didn't have enough money to get a hair follicle test then I don't have the money to pay her.
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26 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I went in her office and of corse every time she’s fighting with her secretaries. I went a couple of times. You cannot understand anything she says. In court they had to keep asking her to speak right. So she asked my children a couple of questions. Charged me $2500, and then called me a few weeks later yelling at me and telling me I was high and that I was high in court. My ex husband paid her off is what I’m thinking. She’s an alcoholic and I don’t have my kids. I can’t even speak to my kids. Not because of the judge but because my ex husband can pay anyone off.
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22 Feb, 2021 by Kimberly
I paid her in full of $1900.00 to do adoption on two children and 5 years later and it still isn't gone to court and she don't return calls
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05 Aug, 2016 by Chris
Dara Skinner seldom replies to our emails or returns our phone calls. She goes months without communicating or responding to our requests for information. I strongly recommend selecting another attorney for your Will & Trust needs.
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20 May, 2016 by Anonymous
I obtained Ms. Palmer February of 2016, I've have only seen her twice since I've paid her the money for my son. He has not yet been to court and just like the previous review , my son too is just sitting there doing time. He Has Not Been To Court OR Anything Something Must Be Done About this!!!!
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14 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I have been working with her for the last two years going on three with the case of my son, who has been incarcerated the whole time even before the hearing and he was actually sentenced. Nothing has been done. I have talked to her maybe 5-6 times over the phone and called over a thousand times just to hear her voicemail. I thought I was getting an advantage and doing something good by going out and hiring a lawyer instead of getting an appointed lawyer by the state, but it seems thus method with this lawyer on leaded to my dimise. It has been several times where she has not even showed up to the court hearing when my sons has had to go before the judge, she has not shwn up or called or said "Hello,I'm not makimg it today". And on top of that the only time my son has seen his lawyer was the day of court,she never went to check on him never called never gave him a status update on his case, she just collected the money and said to hell with the case or my son for that matter. Now after the two year wait for my son's court appearance, and all the promises from her that he will get around this time of the year, I only go to find out that he has been sentenced 6x the years he has already served for a petty non violent crime. I feel that as a lawyer she did not do ANYTHING IN HER POWER TO HELP US, after all the attempt to reach out and contact her the cries for help, the money that we didn't have to pay missing bills and almost getting a foreclosure on our house just to pay her because of my fixed income and my sickness she did nothing but apologize after the sentence, just a "I'm sorry" 2 years of hurt and pain from my family being broken up because my son was in jail and that's all I was rewarded with was apology. And I know that you may say I should have fired her a long time ago, but we had already invested so much into her that we wouldn't have been able to just pull out and find another lawyer and start payments all over again. And I know I can't compare the other defendants with my sons but every single last one of the people that was with him on trail was able to be at home with there families while my son was the only one that had to stay in and serve time. I'm not saying this to not recommend her as a lawyer or talk down or defame her by anyway, maybe she just had a lot going on or more on her plate then she could bear, but I just wished she would have told us our case would have been to much for her because she had other various things going on that needed more attention then she thought my son's case did.
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18 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
He's a sell out, he is the D.A's pet. He seems to have no trial experience, he stutters in court and he's not articulate at all. Lack preparation and he's so out of touch with the laws
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28 May, 2023 by Anonymous
Takes bribes, he’s not a good trial lawyer maybe better for taking deals, during trial he has limited use of case law and he’s come back are very weak. Not recommended, poor performance
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19 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Kimberly Morrison is very rude, disrespectful, unprofessional, unpleasant, and egotistical. Telling a client you don't care, yelling/cussing a client out, and treating a client with no respect. Never in my life has a so called attorney treated me with such unprofessionalism. She's out right awful and kim needs to understand her career is based off her clients not her flagitious attitude.
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29 Jul, 2014 by Sheilasmith
I am a former client of Maria Cobb. I wrote an honest, truthful and complete review and submitted it. AVVO would not post it. I believe because of pressure from Ms. Cobb's employer, Rushing & Guice PLLC in Ocean Springs. Let AVVO 's rating system speak for itself.
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24 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Never returns phone calls or email requests for updates, procrastinates, my case still not resolved after a year. Too expensive to start over.
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02 Dec, 2016 by Colleen thresher
Good Luck trying to reach him when you have a problem.
This phone number is no good and I believe this address is old also
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15 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Giving Mr Benvenutti one star is more than he deserves. My parents retained his services after their long time lawyer retired after Katrina. They met with him in 2006 to give him copies of their living trusts and had him draw up a codicil regarding their trusts. My mom met with him again last year...2014 to change her and my father's power of attorney since my father was no longer able to execute if needed. Last week my father passed away and my mom, along with my sister and I met with Mr Benvenutti two days later. He had not reviewed anything regarding my parents trust before our meeting which I felt was pretty unprofessional. An hour into our meeting was spent with him reading the trust that my mom brought to the meeting and not really giving us any clear advice as to what needed to be done moving forward. My mom also was having trouble locating the codicil that was drawn up in 2006...signed originals and asked if he had copies. She only had unsigned copies. He denied ever drawing the papers up, that they didn't use that size paper or font. At the end of our two hour meeting...all of which being charged $200 an hour for someone that didn't come prepared, we left with having to leave my dad's trust without the codicil and a new codicil to be drawn up again so that my mom's wishes could be honored upon her death. Two days later, my sister found the original codicil in my parent's file, signed and witnessed by Mr Benvenutti and his secretary/office manager. I phoned his office to tell him that he didn't need to proceed with re-drawing up a codicil to my mom's trust, that we had located the originals with both of their signatures. I then proceeded to tell the office manager that I was disappointed with the fact they denied and were absolutely positive they did not draw up the codicil which if not found, my dad's wishes would not be fulfilled. The office manager told me by state law, they do not need to keep fike me past 7 years and so they don't. She defensively tried to justify their unprofessional attitude and work ethic. I told her how upset my mom was and she basically said "oh well". What is sad is that my mom thought that this was her lawyer, never released him or went to another. I wanted to write this review because I feel anyone thinking of using this lawyer should probably find another.
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31 Aug, 2021 by Meg britt
I have witnessed Jason Marsh do the IMPOSSIBLE! He made this plaintiff have a moment of pity for the defendants in my case. He so underprepared an Executive for Depo that the truth spilled all over the table. He used his personal relationship with a judge to threaten me during my Depo. Saying that he and the judge were “Golf Buddies” and making a pompous display of calling him for direction on his personal cell. Mr. Marsh went above and beyond to harass and distract me during Depo and didn’t do a very good job. This man is a bottom feeder, don’t retain him for council, he will bet your company and make you look like the fool he really is.
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07 Apr, 2014 by T johnson
I retained this attorney for a family member that is currently in federal prison. After he requested and was paid $1500 retainer fee he would no longer respond to phone calls. After I sent a message asking for a refund of the retainer he declined to refund any portion of the retainer even though the contract clearly stated that unused portions would be refunded. Attorney Bradley M Glaze went to the prison once to visit the client and did not provide any services aside from the initial visit to the prison. That visit was to interview the client regarding the case details.
I decided to post a review because when retaining an attorney I have encourtered several stories regarding individuals being taken advantage of by attorneys. When negative posts are written the attorneys often have friends, family, and employees to post positive reviews; this is another example of their cunning and unethical use of legal practice. I was extremely unhappy with the services that Bradley Glaze provided; and now I will have to spend additional money and time trying to get a refund of the retainer.
Attorney Bradley Glaze was also asked to provide an invoice of hours worked on the case and he did not provide invoice hours. If you are looking for an honest reliable attorney. I advise you to look else where. He could have easily placed in the contract that the unused portion of the retainer would not be refunded since he obviously had no intentions of refunding the unused portion after going absolutely little to no work.
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07 Dec, 2015 by Andrea fort
I would not advise anyone to use this firm when attempting to obtain a land title search! My husband and I used them and it was nearly took an act of congress to get it completed. Gratz & Gratz revived out paper work on November 10,2015 and as of December 7,2015 we still do not have our title search. Keep in mind this is a 24 hour at best 72 hour process! Each and everytime I called I received more and more false hope. I will not recommend this company at all. I wish I had taken my business else where sooner!
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15 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired Ms. Hobbs to handle my uncontested divorce in February, as of today April 15, she hasn't filed my paperwork in court. After stringing me along for nearly 2 months, she's referred me to another attorney.
Horribly unprofessional!
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19 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Dukes was hired in a criminal matter based on a recommendation from a non-criminal practicing attorney. He charged $10,000 up front to take the case. He did little or nothing but look at some of the evidence one time, then drug the case out for an eternity with continuances,over two years. He then cut a deal I was unaware of with the District Attorney, apparently while negotiating other deals simultaneously, and told me to plead guilty. I responded that he made me feel as if though I did not have a choice and he responded "ya right, ya don't". I fired Mr. Dukes and hired another attorney, at half what Mr. Dukes was paid, who reached an amicable resolution of the case. Mr. Dukes reputation is based on some successful cases he tried and won in the 60s. I do not believe he has tried a case in years and it is my personal belief he "horse trades" his client's pleas.
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29 Mar, 2015 by Jose
Hired bickham for a case. Promised me one thing, and showed no interest in my case. Bickham would constantly tell me the judge was racist and that it was going to be hard. keisha, his paralegal didn't do anything to keep me informed. I would call them but no answer. I would call privately and they would answer but as soon as they new it was me they were quick to rush me off the phone nothing was done to keep his side of the deal but was quick to befriend the opposing attorney and soon after let my case go.
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09 May, 2022 by Kenneth
Tyler Kent represented me in an automobile injury case that was clearly open and shut. The accident affected every area of my life. In August2018 we went to arbitration to avoid trial which could have been easily won. He told me that I wasn't obligated to pay any liens granted other attorneys against the settlement if I settled in arbitration I could pay those debts as I saw fit. So when the settlement check came Tyler carved out an extra large portion for himself - not even allowing me expenses to get to the arbitration or allowing for bills to the doctors in the case and then carved up the balance to other lawyers. I would have never taken the settlement by arbitration had he told me otherwise, he knew that, and outright lied to me to get me to accept the settlement. He never found me the medical care he promised and I would advise avoiding Tyler Kent at all costs.
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18 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
I worked with my sister on getting an expungement through this attorney. She was very hard to get in contact with. The expungement is still not completed. We contacted her several times to try to get it resolved. She was paid in full. She emailed back stating that she has a full time job now and will help if she can. But that she is very busy. I guess she feels she is to important now to completely fulfill the obligations that she was paid for.
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28 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired tyler for my lawyer for divorce and they said 60 days until it would be complete it now has almost been 90 days. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone. Also the secretary was rude when I called and asked about it!!!
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17 Oct, 2013 by Disgruntled
This lawyer is the most non communicating individual whom I've ever encountered. She's professional, but very lazy, naive, aloof, and absolutely does not communicate! If you're looking for a lawyer that's going to be available... Katherine Bishop is Not the way! Her receptionist Barbara consistently lies for her... Non acceptable. I hired Katherine because she presents well and makes one feel like shes on your side. After about a week i fired her and found someone else to represent me! I paid Katherine to do absolutely nothing for me. If you're an individual whom likes to be informed or ask questions... Kaye Bishop is a bad choice! If your one that does not want to be called, instructed, advised, and just need a lawyer to stand with you just impress the judge.... Katherine is most definitely the one you should invest in. Its embarrassing that I knew more and had more info than my representative obtained! She also told me that my case was not as important therefore she didn't and would not invest that much time... Isn't that something to tell someone thats depending on you??????
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22 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Ms. Rippee to represent me in a commercial matter. As things progressed with the representation, I began to question her legal skills and judgment. I should have terminated her at that point. She did a poor job to say the least. Plus, I was billed a king's ransom. I do not recommend this lawyer.
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21 Oct, 2018 by Brittani
2 years we waited. Only got one court date with nothing accomplished. Acts like hes to busy to get back with you. Excuses after excuses. Literally the worst lawyer I've ever seen. Hes a joke.
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10 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Don't hire this lawyer. He told us that he filed a motion. Then 2 weeks later, he tells us there is no motion to be filed. We ended up firing him , and hired a another lawyer who filed a motion the same day that he was hired. He yelled at us for calling him out on lying to us. Nevertheless we asked for our retainer back and he ended up charging us for time that he never spent on a case. For example, he did`t even have the police report and failed to advise us of our rights that we could change our please within 30 days. He is a DA and spread to thin. This was an awful experience.
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12 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Stan Smith represented me in a custody battle. On the the day of my court date Stan contacted me and told me that i would not need to appear, because he had a doctors appointment in Hattiesburg and had gotten a continuance.
However there was not a continuance and by me not showing my ex was given temporary full custody. I have tried contacting Stan many times and have spoken to his secretary Betty many times.
At first Betty assured me they would fix their mistake. After weeks of waiting for them to fix it i tried contactung Stan many times without an answer or return call. It has now been 8 months and Stan Smith still has yet to fix his mistake and i have went this entire time with no rights of my daughter.
I would hire another attorney if i could afford it. I would represent myself before hiring Stan Smith again!
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07 Dec, 2021 by Tom
He likes to rip families apart and lies to courts to help rip families apart. I prefer a lawyer who does everything right and not be scandalous.
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06 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr Singletary is very pompous and can’t see beyond his own nose. Awful human to deal with.
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20 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
I was recommended this lawyer. However, after I paid her $1,500.0 she has not done anything to earn that payment. Furthermore, when I call, she doesn't answer the call nor does she return my calls. This lawyer is the representative that gives the professional practice a bad character that put good lawyers in a dim light.
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09 Nov, 2009 by Susan
I was referred to Mr. Eaton by a colleague. He had helped them with a similiar case. After reviewing my case, Mr. Eaton assurred me that I was in good hands and that we was well armed to take the case. During the review and handling of my case, I felt that it was not being conducted to the full extent that it should have been. I believe that another attorney would have been better to represent me and I am COMPLETELY dissatisfied with my experience with Mr. Eaton.
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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.
Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case. -
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.
