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30 Jul, 2024 by Cory little
Well I brought my case to Mr. Phillips …and was honest and straight to the point. He gave me advice on how this case was going to turn out and it did. So I would recommend him if you wanting someone who’s has the knowledge and experience.
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22 Jun, 2024 by The son
TERRIBLE LAWYER!!!!! I paid this lady 3000$ almost 1 1/2 yr ago, never answers the phone, or returns my calls and a very inconsiderate person. Last time I spoke with her she called at 5 in the afternoon telling me we had emergency court the next day....but that didn't happen either....also while speaking with her during this same day she said " I'm going to mail you a packet to fill out"..... guess what never got the package.....I went to this lady to get joint custody of my kids. Never thought she was the type to take advantage of you but fooled me...Once she gets your money you won't hear from her again...What crazy is I'm learning that other attorneys in Columbus say the same thing about her, that she's a terrible attorney ....SO I WOULD ADVISE ANYONE SEEKING HELP FROM HER " DONT" .....JUST READ THE OTHER REVIEWS, THEY PRETTY MUCH SAY TJE SAME THING SAYING....ALSO HER LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED IN GA ....HMMM...I WONDER WHY!!!!!
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11 Jun, 2024 by Britney harris
Hired her for a custody case I 2019. She hardly ever answered emails or phone calls. Sent me a bill saying she worked 11 hours in one day on my case which used almost my entire retainer. They sent me a bill asking for more money and when asked about the 11 hours in one day when we didn’t even have court she corrected it told me I owed more and never actually sent me a correct statement on what she actually used the retainer for. When confronted she told me I needed to hire a new attorney. She’s currently suspended from the bar for not responding to them this is her second suspension for not responding to bar. Please do your self a favor and hire someone else from the start.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Cory little
Well I brought my case to Mr. Phillips …and was honest and straight to the point. He gave me advice on how this case was going to turn out and it did. So I would recommend him if you wanting someone who’s has the knowledge and experience.
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22 Jun, 2024 by The son
TERRIBLE LAWYER!!!!! I paid this lady 3000$ almost 1 1/2 yr ago, never answers the phone, or returns my calls and a very inconsiderate person. Last time I spoke with her she called at 5 in the afternoon telling me we had emergency court the next day....but that didn't happen either....also while speaking with her during this same day she said " I'm going to mail you a packet to fill out"..... guess what never got the package.....I went to this lady to get joint custody of my kids. Never thought she was the type to take advantage of you but fooled me...Once she gets your money you won't hear from her again...What crazy is I'm learning that other attorneys in Columbus say the same thing about her, that she's a terrible attorney ....SO I WOULD ADVISE ANYONE SEEKING HELP FROM HER " DONT" .....JUST READ THE OTHER REVIEWS, THEY PRETTY MUCH SAY TJE SAME THING SAYING....ALSO HER LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED IN GA ....HMMM...I WONDER WHY!!!!!
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11 Jun, 2024 by Britney harris
Hired her for a custody case I 2019. She hardly ever answered emails or phone calls. Sent me a bill saying she worked 11 hours in one day on my case which used almost my entire retainer. They sent me a bill asking for more money and when asked about the 11 hours in one day when we didn’t even have court she corrected it told me I owed more and never actually sent me a correct statement on what she actually used the retainer for. When confronted she told me I needed to hire a new attorney. She’s currently suspended from the bar for not responding to them this is her second suspension for not responding to bar. Please do your self a favor and hire someone else from the start.
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30 Jul, 2024 by Cory little
Well I brought my case to Mr. Phillips …and was honest and straight to the point. He gave me advice on how this case was going to turn out and it did. So I would recommend him if you wanting someone who’s has the knowledge and experience.
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22 Jun, 2024 by The son
TERRIBLE LAWYER!!!!! I paid this lady 3000$ almost 1 1/2 yr ago, never answers the phone, or returns my calls and a very inconsiderate person. Last time I spoke with her she called at 5 in the afternoon telling me we had emergency court the next day....but that didn't happen either....also while speaking with her during this same day she said " I'm going to mail you a packet to fill out"..... guess what never got the package.....I went to this lady to get joint custody of my kids. Never thought she was the type to take advantage of you but fooled me...Once she gets your money you won't hear from her again...What crazy is I'm learning that other attorneys in Columbus say the same thing about her, that she's a terrible attorney ....SO I WOULD ADVISE ANYONE SEEKING HELP FROM HER " DONT" .....JUST READ THE OTHER REVIEWS, THEY PRETTY MUCH SAY TJE SAME THING SAYING....ALSO HER LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED IN GA ....HMMM...I WONDER WHY!!!!!
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11 Jun, 2024 by Britney harris
Hired her for a custody case I 2019. She hardly ever answered emails or phone calls. Sent me a bill saying she worked 11 hours in one day on my case which used almost my entire retainer. They sent me a bill asking for more money and when asked about the 11 hours in one day when we didn’t even have court she corrected it told me I owed more and never actually sent me a correct statement on what she actually used the retainer for. When confronted she told me I needed to hire a new attorney. She’s currently suspended from the bar for not responding to them this is her second suspension for not responding to bar. Please do your self a favor and hire someone else from the start.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Michael loston
I went in to see Mr abell and I felt all was lost. I had not been able to see my kids for 5 months. Mr. Abell assured me that everything would be OK. him and his team got busy and got me the results that was needed. I read some of the reviews on here. And it may seem like he is not working for you. Because he don’t agree with everything we feel to be right. He does what’s in the best interest of the children involved!! And I for one appreciate the way him and his staff made me feel like I was family. I would recommend him to all my friends and family.
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08 May, 2024 by Jacqueline moffett
07 May, 2024 by Keith smith
Mr. Abell represented me for my case. He was great and reasonable to work with. Explained everything well and broke it down if needed. I really appreciate him and his time to represent me. Thanks again Mr. Abell.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Michael loston
I went in to see Mr abell and I felt all was lost. I had not been able to see my kids for 5 months. Mr. Abell assured me that everything would be OK. him and his team got busy and got me the results that was needed. I read some of the reviews on here. And it may seem like he is not working for you. Because he don’t agree with everything we feel to be right. He does what’s in the best interest of the children involved!! And I for one appreciate the way him and his staff made me feel like I was family. I would recommend him to all my friends and family.
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08 May, 2024 by Jacqueline moffett
07 May, 2024 by Keith smith
Mr. Abell represented me for my case. He was great and reasonable to work with. Explained everything well and broke it down if needed. I really appreciate him and his time to represent me. Thanks again Mr. Abell.
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14 Aug, 2013 by Meisha
Attorney Hoffman and his Secretary Annette were both just great. I can remember on two occasions when they went above and beyond the call of service. First, Mr. Hoffman provided me with step by step instructions on how to proceed after I was served papers by the sheriff’s office on behalf of the creditor that was suing us. He had me come to his office and he printed out the answer form that I need to take with me to the court, to Answer the judgment. Secondly, On our way to our Bankruptcy court hearing My husband and I got lost, I called his office, very stressful because we were almost late on getting there, spoke with Annette she gave me directions, stayed on the phone with me until we got there, and when we turned the corner Attorney Hoffman was right at the door looking for us and gestured us in his direction, he said we were up next, a sense of relieve came over me, for we had made it on time. Thanks to Annette for being at the office to assist us on finding the place. I called Annette back to thank her for staying on the phone with me and understanding that I was very stressful at the time, she was very understanding, and as a matter of fact she said that she was texting Mr. Hoffman to let him know that we were lost but we were very close and should arrive very soon. Kudos to that Team!
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20 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
My husband and I went to seek council for a bankruptcy. From the moment we made the appointment the service was a joke. We were lied to by one member of the staff, then for lack of any better explanation verbally assaulted and talked down to by his paralegal who then openly flirted with my husband in front of me and then told me how to raise my special needs child...keep in mind all of this after they couldn't even manage to get our names correct. The final nail in the coffin was when I was able to get Mr. Hoffman on the phone. I relayed to him the events of our meeting and expressed my concerns, not only for myself but for anyone else unlucky enough to come into his office when he is away, and his EXACT words to me were, "Well she will be the one handling your file so if you can't work with her find another lawyer." Having worked in the legal system all I can say is I am shocked. If you value yor time and money and have any sense of self worth I strongly urge you to seek council elsewhere.
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18 Jul, 2011 by Cross, eric
Pete is very professional. He takes a personal interest in his cases, maintains an honorable and timely approach to the practice of law. I highly recommend Pete Hoffman.
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05 Feb, 2022 by Mintyice 2734
07 Jun, 2021 by Kathy menshek
18 Dec, 2020 by Diana wright
We instantly felt we were given the extra mile by the first phone call and will always appreciate the help we were given. If ever we needed to speak to a lawyer again, Day & Dodds would be our first choice.
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05 Feb, 2022 by Mintyice 2734
07 Jun, 2021 by Kathy menshek
18 Dec, 2020 by Diana wright
We instantly felt we were given the extra mile by the first phone call and will always appreciate the help we were given. If ever we needed to speak to a lawyer again, Day & Dodds would be our first choice.
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05 Feb, 2022 by Mintyice 2734
07 Jun, 2021 by Kathy menshek
18 Dec, 2020 by Diana wright
We instantly felt we were given the extra mile by the first phone call and will always appreciate the help we were given. If ever we needed to speak to a lawyer again, Day & Dodds would be our first choice.
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02 Dec, 2022 by Katherinne
Oh man, I hired her in June. Finally in October I called because I wasn’t happy. Had no court date set up, no temporary orders. Probably 75% of my retainer was spent. I attempted to contact multiple times. At the end when I said I wanted to fire her, I got a call back within 24 hours. Was told I never reached out, I had documentation that I never received anything from her. Cherry on top, got charged $45 for the phone call where I fired her.
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08 Nov, 2021 by Estella
I made a divorce consult with Lynn Grogan weeks in advance-I’d heard she was a great attorney. Had no issues scheduling and even called the office to confirm after scheduling that my husband was not also consulting with her because he told me he was going to use her for his attorney. The office ASSURED me he had not been scheduled for a consult. Well, the DAY BEFORE our appointment she cancels because she had in fact met with my husband and had been retained by him. SHE WASTED MY TIME.
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18 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
The worst.. I was treated as if she were the opposing attorney. Talked down to and dismissed. She is arrogant and rude. You would be better off doing your on divorce.
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21 Apr, 2017 by Eddie woodhouse
I was referred to Ms. Hardy after another attorney had screwed me over in a divorce. She was very professional and compassionate. Got my divorce completed in a timely manner. The price she charged me was very reasonable compared to the other attorneys I spoke with. She was always available when I called if not she called me right. Her staff was exceptional. I would highly recommend Ms. Hardy.
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24 Aug, 2016 by Bradley
Maxine is outstanding in domestic matters. Caring, insightful, great in court, a good communicator, and extremely knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to recommend her, and have done so a number of times to friends, all of whom have been pleased.
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17 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Never go to Maxine Hardy! She over charges you and then does absolutely nothing she is supposed to do. They screwed up my papers which stalled my case even more then Maxine had already done. She is the sorriest excuse for a lawyer I have ever seen in my entire life. I now have hired another lawyer to help get my well deserved money back and to get what I paid Maxine to do in the first place! Please do NOT waist your time and money.
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10 Jan, 2025 by Anonymous
I retained Tina as my attorney back in June of 2024 for a divorce. I regret hiring her because she cost me more money than what my ex wife attorney was trying to charge me. I thought she would’ve done a much better job seeing I asked for an uncontested divorce and my ex hired a lawyer forcing me tohire her. I wasn’t pleased at all with her work. She charges for EVERYTHING! I never had a lawyer who charges clients for texts and emails. A simple divorce should just be a flat rate. My ex wife is a major in the military and she kicked me out of our home and I asked Tina to let her pay my attorney fees.Tina said she would request it but she didn’t. Her assistant doesn’t know how to add when you make payments either. If you retain Tina be sure to keep up with your payments because they will try and charge you twice. Thank God I know how to add. One more thing, why is she trying to solicit will documents to me on email back in December? You were hired to do my divorce that’s it.
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24 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
Leslie was recommended to me when my ex wanted to modify custody. An ad litem was appointed to review the custody and he did his part but Leslie did absolutely little to nothing except "talk" to me about what he was going to do but never did. I communicated with the ad litem directly. It took almost 5 years to end up where we started and that was no change in custody and over 5000.00. His assistant is very pompous and disrespectful. Unprofessional. Leslie doe not need to continue to take on cases and accept money when it is obvious that his case load is extremely out of balance. It is not fair at all to his new clients.....
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01 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Cohn was referred to me by a friend and she gave him high remarks. He did nothing for me, besides take my money. His paralegal that handled my case was extremely rude. I even informed him how she treats the clients, but it did not change her treatment towards me (or possibly others). He did such a horrible job that I had to hire a different attorney to take my ex back to court. Mr. Cohn is expensive and will have you make an appointment with him (after the first charge consultation) only to burn up your retainer and not actually do any "lawyering." If I knew then what I know now I would have filed a Board Complaint.
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14 Jan, 2016 by Ed
Leslie was my attorney when I went through a messy divorce. He shielded me from my wife and her attorney well. He is well versed and protected my assets. I recommend him.
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20 Nov, 2018 by Cynthia
On March 6, 2018 I consulted with Attorney Katonga Wright to appeal a judgment. I spent about an hour providing complete and factual details in reference to my case. It is complex so I wanted to give her all of the information which was a large file that she copied. Ms. Wright asked many questions and took notes as I spoke. She offered sympathy at the fact that I had gone through all of this when I had not done anything wrong. She stated that I was not properly served and the amount the defendant took me back to court for was incorrect. She said that if one thing was wrong with the judgment that I was not present for, it rendered everything wrong and was a cause for an appeal. She explained that she used to work in Magistrate court and was confident that this could be resolved in my favor.
On March 12, 2018 I emailed Ms. Wright confirming the services that she would provide for me. On March 13, 2018 she said she would review what was necessary and be in contact with me.
On April 20, 2018 I asked for a full refund because she held my case beyond the 30-day appeal period. Had she informed me in a timely manner I could have sought legal counsel with another attorney. As of today I have contacted three other attorneys but have been unsuccessful in getting anyone to take my case.
I am devastated that she held my case for so long before letting me know that she was not going to represent me. She knew I was declined for a home loan because this judgment is on my record. To date I have not been able to purchase a home. This has been a nightmare and instead of helping resolve the issue she made things worse when I did not think it was possible.
Only after filing a grievance with the Georgia State Bar did I find out that she charged $500 for finding out information I gave her at our initial consultation. Her lack of response to my several (phone and email) attempts to communicate with her cost me money and time.
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28 Jul, 2021 by Laura
Closed on a house with this attorney 3 months ago, still have not received the Deed in the mail. I have been calling about this and left several messages, never gotten an answer from him. I was finally able to talk to him on the phone today, and to my shock as soon as he found out that it was me that had called, he immediately showed lots of annoyance in his voice, he started yelling at me saying he doesn't understand why I need the paper deed, that in this day and age no one needs a paper deed, never mentioning the fact that I had paid for the paper deed and a title insurance, which he refused to send to me. He finally agreed to mail me the paperwork, but only after yelling at me and telling me how annoyed he is at me for even asking for the paperwork. At this point I have no idea if I really am going to receive the paperwork in 2 weeks.
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21 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
My husband hired him, never contacted him he always had to reach out. A warrant was issued for my husband bc he was instructed not to go to court by mr. Lakes. He was picked up, I didn’t know what to do I called and texted this Lakes and he didn’t give a care in the world. He was rude and instructedme to do everything like I was the one getting paid. I would NEVERRRRR recommend him to ANYONE!!!
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11 May, 2023 by Anonymous
I paid 2500 for him to have basically no contact with me, barely review my case and ultimately he just wants to plea out and take your money . This guy will let the state win as long as he collects payment .
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17 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
I thought I had an “on fire” attorney for my daughter; however his extensive term with the public defenders office causes him to adamantly work towards a end game where the state wins!
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21 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Tried to call and was told I would be contacted soon. Never was contacted. Called back and was informed they were out sick. Called back yet again and was placed on hold then when the same person returned to the line she seemed like she didn't know how to use a phone put me back on hold and never answered
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11 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
My initial experience (consultation and a short time thereafter) was good- things were happening within a decent time frame, such as communication with the opposing attorney. However, after I paid the retainer fee, I experienced disappointing results. Emails were not returned. A phone call from me would literally not be responded to for 4 weeks. After my phone call not being returned on two separate occasions for that long of a time frame, I ended the services. Months after ending services, I received important documents in the mail that Mr. Partin had received months back- he realized that he had never provided them to me. I was disappointed with the experience and have since sought legal counsel from a different firm.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
If I could give 0 starts I most definitely would. This lawyer was given to us for representation, it took almost a year for him to reach out and when that time came, well it all sounded “good”. WRONG…. A whole lot of lies and broken promises. He IS NOT for the client, he’s far from understanding, andlazy. There was poor communication, poor studies on cases and paper work, and we felt it was his agenda just to be there for a max sentence. Do not, i repeat do not hire nor accept him as defense lawyer.
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