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08 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Raymond Paparella pleaded guilty after being charged with an alleged fraud lasting 15 years. They are accused of forging works of art (by artists like George Ault and Ralston Crawford) and the signatures of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Cy Young on sports memorabilia. (Chicago)
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10 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
We retained the services of The Law Firm of Raymond Paparella to determine if a “Will” and “Trust” could be contested. Mr. Paparella informed us that he had 11 years of experience in the field, his demeanor was friendly, and he was eager to help us resolve our issue. We chose him because he was flexible in his terms to accommodate us financially, due to our very limited financial means. After our conversations, I became concerned that I had taken on more of a brainstorming role with Mr. Paparella instead of being reassured that his experience had already determined a clear cut course of action to resolve the matter. Mr. Paparella wrote two (2) letters on our behalf; one was approximately 250 words in length to a probate attorney, and another was approximately 160 words in length to a realtor. The response from the probate attorney concluded that the Will and Trust in question could not be contested. Mr. Paparella recommended that we proceed no further and that he would provide a refund from the $5,800 retainer. We received an $800 refund by check by mail but there was no accounting at all for the $5,000 billed (approx. 11.7 hours) and the retainer rate of $425 per hour equates to a bit more than $7 per minute. The previous legal services we retained included meticulously detailed records of activities and time spent on them. Due to the value of the Trust, we had no option other than to attempt to question it. Needless to say, we were very unhappy and disappointed that the two letters and any other undocumented and unaccounted work performed added up to a very round and convenient number of $5,000. To be exact-- $5,000 at the rate of $425 per hour equates to 11.7647 hours or 705.882 minutes. We could understand any round number in relation to time spent, but, in my opinion, the likelihood of 11.7647 hours of undocumented time is highly questionable. Due to this aspect, which we consider to be highly unprofessional, we cannot recommend the services of The Law Firm of Raymond Paparella.
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19 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
I was referred to Mr. Moses in March of 2011 after being hit by a car. Mr. Moses doesn't keep you informed of the status of your case. He doesn't return in a timely manner. He makes promises that he cannot keep. I had a balance left on medical bills after the insurance company paid their part.
Out of my settlement Mr. Moses put a portion of it in a trust to cover those balances. He informed me that he could have the balances waived or significantly reduced and he would then return the balance to me. That never happened. Mr. Moses is still in possession of those monies. He has not informed me if the balances have been cleared, he has not returned any of my phone calls inquirying about the status of the monies he's holding.
This happened in 2011, it is now 2013 by now I should have some closure on this matter. It's attorneys like Mr. Moses that give the whole occupation a bad reputation. I would never recommend his services to anyone.
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04 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
When I 1st met this attorney I should have turned around and walked out. He was shoving food in his face while he talked to me, and kept answering his cell phone for personal calls. ( I DONT care if your son is coming home and you are going to a wedding and how much its costing you)! This attorney does not like to contact you via phone! IF he decides to contact you its via email. Me, I like to know what happening with my case. If 4-5 months go by and I have not heard from him, the least I expect is a return phone call telling me that you have no information, and not having your assistant send me a quick "nothing yet" email. Maybe I expect to much?? We needed to go to mediation and it seemed the whole time he was pushing me to go to court, that he thinks I could get more. He told me at the beginning what my case was worth. (I have read that attorneys should never do that). Needless to say it was less that 1/2 of what he told me. When I did aggree on a number he seemed upset.When I would get copies of documents back that were going to be considered legal documents, they were mistakes all over the place. When I called and of course left a message, I was told he is having a problems with his assistant. Well to me thats no excuse! He should have checked them! My name being mispelled?? REALLY?? I PRAY to god I never need another personal injury laweyer and if I do, rest assured I will not use Dan Moses!!!
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22 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
My family contacted him for an accident where my father was hit by a car and he wasn't even driving. The accident aggravated the issue in his leg and Jhonatas seemed really interested in the case in the beginning. As soon as he learned the person's insurance was basic he simply stopped answering us. Neither him or his team were able to call/text/email or even return our attempts in contact them to tell us at least that they would not be able to help. Unfortunately my family was not the first one he did this. I would never recommend him to anyone! If you want an attorney that cares about your case, you should find another person.
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03 May, 2022 by Anonymous
Patrick is the President of Deer Run HOA. he cannot or will not even run a proper HOA election. He is unresponsive, and tricky. I would not hire him.
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15 Mar, 2023 by Michael
It was a simple case. Nothing complicated. When came time to settle he told me something very different leading me to believe a different outcome.
When I have tried repeatedly over 3 weeks to reach him to see if it could be fixed, he is vanished. Won’t answer calls or texts.
I feel I was misled to accept something just so he could cash out.
Would not recommend him.
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07 Feb, 2022 by James
The thing I like about Harry Shevin is he will do anything for a buck. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2004-05-07-0405070061-story.html
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04 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
I’m not one to leave reviews but Richard Roselli has serious anger management problems and needs to seek help (For his clients and family’s sake). This makes it practically impossible to do business with him and have his as your lawyer. Complete waste of time and money. Please do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.
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22 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
This lawyer seduces married men and tried to sleep with my husband in her parked car like a prostitute. She knew he was married with children and continued to pursue him. Bragging about being a lawyer... I would be embarrassed to have this home wrecker as a friend, much less a lawyer.
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28 Sep, 2012 by Neva
I hired Stephanie in January of 2012. As of September 2012 she is no longer my attorney.
In the beginning Stephanie was incredibly helpful. She pointed out mistakes and flat out errors my previous attorney had made. She helped me to obtain my ex's discovery documents, and even navigated through opposing counsel's lack of interest in the case. Everything went downhill after our formal mediation. My terms agreement was rushed and no one thought of the consequences or long term impact there would be. I was told "this is the best you're going to get" and that I needed to sign it since we were being kicked out of our location. *Yes, my mediation was held at an offsite location and we were pressured to leave.
While child support was finally established (after 16 months without a penny), and my ex did agree to open relocation, without me having to file a petition to relocate (only because I granted the same in return) little else was set up to protect me and my girls should my ex fail to comply.
Stephanie then spent a substantial amount of time drafting my MSA, without consulting me (which I was charged for). She stated "I drafted this Agreement on the basis of the terms list we reached at mediation and our many discussions and took into consideration the need for consequences for (EX's) actions, especially with respect to timesharing. I spent a lot of time carefully crafting the language in the Agreement and am quite honestly surprised that you think it gives (EX) too much power. However, take your time, outline your concerns, and we will address them when we you are ready."
I spent an extensive amount of time sending requests for modification to Stephanie. Each time I was met with the same resistance, "but you signed the terms agreement." Or, "my feeling is that (EX) would want something in return if he even complies at all." She never submitted my requests to my ex's attorney.
I finally decided to send Stephanie a "bare all" email outlining my feelings and frustrations. I asked her many questions, I very pointedly explained the language I wanted written into my MSA (particularly outlining consequences should my ex fail to comply and adding deadlines for notification of intent to exercise timesharing), I added where I would compromise with my "must-haves," and ended my email with the plea that things go back to the way they were in the beginning. I desperately wanted to feel that she was my attorney again. I wanted her to stop defending my ex's position and posing everything on the basis of what was "fair" versus what was actually right.
She replied the next day...
In her response she stated that she had decided to withdraw as my attorney. She also noted my "failure to understand that I have been a firm advocate for both you and your daughters since day one is unfortunate, as is your failure to recognize the fact that at mediation, I was able to negotiate a settlement that was very much in your favor." Stephanie didn't acknowledge any of my questions or concerns that were outlined in my email to her, instead she dropped me.
If your legal needs are easy, cut and dry, without needing someone 100% on your side, I suppose Stephanie would be an alright choice. However, if you need someone to be in your corner and on your side, do not employ her. Stephanie's view and opinions are not wavering when it comes to what the client wants and can prove are in the best interest of themselves and their family.
I just wanted to make sure everything was set up/established that would protect me and my daughters from my ex. (history of not paying support, establishing dates for visitation, responsiveness, etc.).
I felt betrayed; she made me out to be the bad guy. Your attorney is not supposed to do that. They're supposed to represent you to their fullest especially when you handed them everything and were very clear in your wants and goals.
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24 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
I was his client. I had to change attorney , he charged thousands in every little thing. My ex wife got an honest attorney and she was not stressed as me with the horrible bills. My new attorney couldn't believe it when she saw the charges. Stay away
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15 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
Do some investigating before you hire this lawyer or any person that he represents seems kind of sketchy did a background check on me and say credit report I had the money and refused to rent to me because he didn’t know how to negotiate with the owner of the property
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04 Mar, 2020 by David
I hired Micheal J. Liss and I had an extremely bad experience with him. I would not recommend him. There are far too many other attorneys out there to take a chance on working with this attorney.
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20 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
I hired James Flanagan through Ice Legal in October of 2012. I had to take out a loan against my 401K to fulfill the requirements of the retainer - which was $20,000.00.
Flanagan assured me that he, as well as his colleague Chris , would begin work on my case immediately. There were multiple depositions and other discovery issues that needed to be addressed post haste, and Flanagan dropped the ball on all of them. I paid $27,000 in fees before Flanagan withdrew in January of 2013, and I received nothing from his "representation". No discovery. No depositions. Nothing. He squandered $27,000 on "researching breaking and entering" and he and his colleagues had the audacity to charge me $350.00 for an email he sent to the other side, the contents of which his colleague Chris later refused to reveal to me.
James Flanagan is an unprofessional and unethical lawyer.
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08 Jun, 2013 by Amalya
Mr. Shapiro is part of a law firm that is a known Foreclosure Mill. Shapiro, Fishman, & Gache and this lawfirm is being investigated by the Florida Attorney General. The lawfirm above produces illegal Robo-Signed documents and fraudulently forecloses on thousands of homeowners every day. I am one of them and will bring them to justice.
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