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15 Oct, 2022 by Jap
Not only was Lindsey professional and responsive, she was the first attorney I have dealt with in family law/domestic violence that truly cared about the protection/safety of my children and myself. She was appointed to my case through ODVN and even though she could have given me the bare minimum in service, she exceeded all of my expectations. Lindsey hung in during terrible situations when her own safety was threatened and when prior attorneys/GALs got scared and dropped my case. I can say that my children and I will be forever thankful for the peace and healing she has given us through her excellent representation for us in court. She worked hard to make sure we were safe and that the law enforced our protection for years to come.
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21 Jan, 2021 by Ashtabula county (is a joke)
Being that I was going through a Domestic Violence situation and a divorce, this particular attorney was part of a funded programs for victims of DV that could not afford an attorney because of the DV. With that being said, when I was appointed Mrs. Gardnia I was very confident in the beginning. Plans were made out with a way and strategy and sonI was somewhat relieved when our first appointment was finished. That was in 2017. I battled my divorce for over 2 years and was completely disregarded when I had quesrions regarding my divorce case as well as the DV charges (which to no thanks to the attorney are still open, he has his guns [thanks ACSO] and there is always a continuation my hearing with my ex husbands attorney Malcomb Douglas, when I needed legal advice for my cases and would reach our my phone calls were returned 3only have an attitude or a disposition of "well because I am funded by the state, all I really need to do is show.up". She was not advocating for the fact I was a "victim" in the DV, let alone that I was even human, or a woman. I was afraid of losing everything I had busted runo for in that marriage, including the money I had brought with me. And ya know what, I lost EVERYTHING. HE awarded the house, cars, money, he was awarded disability, he was given every aspect of my entire being except my kids. Tha k the heavens above that my kids are grown and he is not their dad. I was persuaded to agree on the terms he wanted, I was awarded a vehicle that did not run, a small.anount if money that was well under even $10k and still have yet to receive that, and if I attempt to.reachnout now about this I am railroaded to the point to where I am avoided and told that the case was closed and she was no longer being paid to be my lawyer. The domestic is still an open case that SHE represented me in as it was part of the divorce per the judge! I was screwed with this attorney and in my honest opinion I was treated as if I were an inconvenient waste of time because she was busy with paying clients. Just like I was treated by my ex husband, as an inconvenient existence. I do not reccomend her, I do not recommend her for any type of case. She may be very professional in the beginning and will surely convince you she has your back and that she will fight fire with fire. Well, isn't that what an attorney does? I had to find out my own inform, I had to do my own investigations and when she asked me to give her what I found knowing that I knew what I had was pertinent about my case, she completely disregarded me, and was disrespectful in her responses as far as telling me that I was being dramatic. This attorney is not someone I would ever want on my side ever again. I was screwed. And I never saw it coming. I wouldn't want Gardnia to represent a flea in my dog let alone anyone else.
Extremely poor representation.
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19 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Believes in you and your case. Gets the facts straight. Not afraid to negotiate. Not afraid of trial. Persistent until you get the very best outcome.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Hugo ramirez
11 Apr, 2024 by Nipsy falcon
It just wanted to say that It was a amazing experience be represented by DWSMITH LEGAL. And also Miss Evelyn Lazo thank you for be there for me every time I called you with a question you didn't mine at all helping me and I appreciate that.
Thank you again
Nipsy Allen Falcon Morales
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25 Mar, 2024 by Asheley vazquez
Súper peofecionales .ya nuestro 2 caso ganado en la familia gracias a ellos hablan espaañol y inglés
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02 Aug, 2024 by Hugo ramirez
11 Apr, 2024 by Nipsy falcon
It just wanted to say that It was a amazing experience be represented by DWSMITH LEGAL. And also Miss Evelyn Lazo thank you for be there for me every time I called you with a question you didn't mine at all helping me and I appreciate that.
Thank you again
Nipsy Allen Falcon Morales
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25 Mar, 2024 by Asheley vazquez
Súper peofecionales .ya nuestro 2 caso ganado en la familia gracias a ellos hablan espaañol y inglés
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18 Feb, 2025 by Jason
They dont want to talk to you. Thats why they have someone who will have absolutely "NOTHING" to do with your case answering the phone, and asking all the questions.
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24 Aug, 2024 by Ken m.
This lawfirm a disgrace to the profession and the humanity. They are morally bankrupt. Enough said.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Joseph coker
Based on my experience as a customer, I would not recommend this law firm to anyone. I contacted Dann Law a year ago to represent me in a case where Airbnb had lowballed me on some damages caused by a guest.
I am an Airbnb superhost, this was the worst guest we’ve ever had, they left human waste in the house, damaged stuff, we documented everything we had proof, etc. etc. and Airbnb just wouldn’t cover the true cost.
I contacted Dann Law, and they were going to represent me in arbitration against Airbnb.
Here is why I can’t recommend them
Bad communication
From the very beginning, it was clear that they had deplorable communication.
Messages would go unanswered, zero follow up, it was so bad at one point that Marc Dann, the head lawyer personally called and apologized and claimed that they would do better.
They did not do better and I should’ve found different representation right there, but that is my mistake.
As someone not familiar with the arbitration system, what I was hoping for was someone that would explain in a timely manner what would happen and what I can expect. Instead, what I found is that I had to beg for answers and updates all the time, and it very much seemed like my case was an extremely low priority for them.
Lack of interest in the case
On two separate occasions, they waited til literally the day before a deadline to reach out and ask me a barrage of questions. It’s hard to trust your lawyer when they are asking you for stuff you’ve already given them 24 hours before it’s due.
As per arbitration norms, they shared with me the documents from airbnb, but they never once shared their own arguments against airbnb, communicated how they planned to argue the case, explained what anything meant, again, it’s clear my case wasn’t a priority and yet somehow they seemed confident. This approached caused a lot of anxiety for me and it turned out I was right to be worried.
Potential bad faith
I don’t know if this is true, but I’m forced to wonder if they took my case because it was a guaranteed payout. I already had a proposed settlement from airbnb for several thousands of dollars, meaning that even if they lost they’d still recoup 1/3 of said statement.
(And lose they did. Literally every argument every bullet point. They got trounced.
I did not include them losing in this list because that’s not something they can control. It’s everything else they did that sucks)
Lack of professionalism
After sending me the documents showing that I had lost, they made zero effort to explain why or how. I texted Marc Dann, I explained that losing is one thing but I felt like my case wasn’t handled well. He said he would look into it and get back to me. That was 1.5 months ago.
These people are either incompetent or they are working at a volume that they can’t properly service in which case they should hire more people or turn down clients.
Run away
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03 Jan, 2025 by Amy eifel
Sweet man. Gets the job done. 🙌
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19 Aug, 2024 by Keith gregg
This man was my attorney on a criminal case and he would not listen to a word I had to say. My first time ever getting in trouble and was told the whole time I would not get incarcerated then day of sentencing I was given 2 years and after the bailiff arrested me and we went in the back he said your a bigger guy you will be ok!! My family always tried to contact him and couldn’t get ahold of him!! I my own judicial release from prison and he had no idea because he wouldn’t return phone calls!! So I wrote my own judicial release and got it filed on my own and day of my judicial release hearing he randomly showed up and had no clue because I did everything on my own then after it was granted from the work I did I sat in Cuyahoga County jail another 7 days because he didn’t make sure judge signed off on all paperwork so I finally got released 7 days later on Christmas Eve when my family went to the judge and explained I was still in county!! So stay away do not waste ur money even if you’re life depended on it stay away from this crook!! If he is your court appointed lawyer ask for a new one or you will get incarcerated and told you are a big fella you will be ok it will all be a lie he doesn’t help you just looks to get money!!! Never shows up on time or if at al!!! DONT DO IT STAY AWAY trust me
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17 Dec, 2023 by Jeff hiller
Fantastic. Got the job done on multiple traffic violations, a will , and an eviction. And fascinating to have lunch with after court.
Was no longer covered under my lagak insurance but was worth every penny to have confidence in him at full price.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Amy eifel
Sweet man. Gets the job done. 🙌
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19 Aug, 2024 by Keith gregg
This man was my attorney on a criminal case and he would not listen to a word I had to say. My first time ever getting in trouble and was told the whole time I would not get incarcerated then day of sentencing I was given 2 years and after the bailiff arrested me and we went in the back he said your a bigger guy you will be ok!! My family always tried to contact him and couldn’t get ahold of him!! I my own judicial release from prison and he had no idea because he wouldn’t return phone calls!! So I wrote my own judicial release and got it filed on my own and day of my judicial release hearing he randomly showed up and had no clue because I did everything on my own then after it was granted from the work I did I sat in Cuyahoga County jail another 7 days because he didn’t make sure judge signed off on all paperwork so I finally got released 7 days later on Christmas Eve when my family went to the judge and explained I was still in county!! So stay away do not waste ur money even if you’re life depended on it stay away from this crook!! If he is your court appointed lawyer ask for a new one or you will get incarcerated and told you are a big fella you will be ok it will all be a lie he doesn’t help you just looks to get money!!! Never shows up on time or if at al!!! DONT DO IT STAY AWAY trust me
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jeff hiller
Fantastic. Got the job done on multiple traffic violations, a will , and an eviction. And fascinating to have lunch with after court.
Was no longer covered under my lagak insurance but was worth every penny to have confidence in him at full price.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Amy eifel
Sweet man. Gets the job done. 🙌
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19 Aug, 2024 by Keith gregg
This man was my attorney on a criminal case and he would not listen to a word I had to say. My first time ever getting in trouble and was told the whole time I would not get incarcerated then day of sentencing I was given 2 years and after the bailiff arrested me and we went in the back he said your a bigger guy you will be ok!! My family always tried to contact him and couldn’t get ahold of him!! I my own judicial release from prison and he had no idea because he wouldn’t return phone calls!! So I wrote my own judicial release and got it filed on my own and day of my judicial release hearing he randomly showed up and had no clue because I did everything on my own then after it was granted from the work I did I sat in Cuyahoga County jail another 7 days because he didn’t make sure judge signed off on all paperwork so I finally got released 7 days later on Christmas Eve when my family went to the judge and explained I was still in county!! So stay away do not waste ur money even if you’re life depended on it stay away from this crook!! If he is your court appointed lawyer ask for a new one or you will get incarcerated and told you are a big fella you will be ok it will all be a lie he doesn’t help you just looks to get money!!! Never shows up on time or if at al!!! DONT DO IT STAY AWAY trust me
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jeff hiller
Fantastic. Got the job done on multiple traffic violations, a will , and an eviction. And fascinating to have lunch with after court.
Was no longer covered under my lagak insurance but was worth every penny to have confidence in him at full price.
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10 Sep, 2023 by Raphe lawson (luca_brassy)
I was Faced with murder charges. John D Patta got it dismissed! And Bae helped too.
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03 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
Never, ever, consult or hire this so called lawyer. Did not uphold me in a civil court action. Was more interested in a padded bill than representing me in court. Something is drastically wrong here. Feel as though he was working for the opposing party, not me.
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30 Aug, 2021 by Carmen zydiak
Mr Patta was very knowledgeable and explain everything to us page by page , recommend, and I will be back .
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22 Sep, 2017 by Nawal
I have been working with Tamara over the last month regarding my case. She has been very responsive and clear about what to expect when we go to court. She is affordable compared to other firms, however, this does not compromise the quality of her representation. She offers clients the ability to make payments if you can't afford the total cost upfront. She has met me locally because Lakewood was too far for me. She has filed motions in the correct amount of time and has shown up for every meeting that we scheduled. I highly recommend Tamara and I look forward to successfully finishing with this case soon.
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18 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
We hired Tamara last October and she represented us well and we won our custody case. Have been unable to reach her since about April, was contacted by another person stating there is an ongoing family emergency concerning her child. She is no longer practicing but I do know her cases are being forwarded to other agencies to make sure everyone gets their original paperwork back. Over all she was an amazing attorney.
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16 Sep, 2016 by Salimah
I hired this poor excuse of an attorney last October and it has been the biggest mistake of my life! I met with her and did the free consultation which she assured me that she would be of much assistance. The first hearing she sent another lawyer in her place which in turn prompt a continuance. The next hearing was scheduled two months later; she sent a letter out stating that she would be on maturity leave and will return to work 2 weeks after she had her baby. I called her phone two weeks prior to the hearing and no answer.....FOR THE WHOLE TWO WEEKS. So I contact her "replacement" and she tells me there's nothing she can do for me and that she will try to get in contact with her. Needless to say it never happened and I went to court attorney-less which PISSED the magistrate off!!!!! I found out she never file motions or contacted the appropriate people she claimed she had and it just left me in a very bad situation. Please, if you are reading this do not hire this scam artist.
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28 May, 2021 by Anonymous
Do NOT hire him. Please, take my word for it.
I provided him with evidence proving my innocentance, yet he never provided them to the courts. I ended up going to trial with a new lawyer 10k dollars later on too of the 17000 I paid Chris, and my case was dismissed because of the evidence I had.
I am very close to reporting him the the national bar association. He is NOT a good lawyer. Morally or ethnically. All he cares about is money and milking you as much as he can for it.
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18 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Shiveley represented me during my criminal case and I do not recommend using his services.
Do not take him with you to trial. He is no longer able to think critically in a court room. He stumbles and fumbles words in the courtroom. In addition he appeared to be intimated by the judge. His services are best used for paper pushing. At one point during the plea deal the sentence was said to be 6 months in prison and 5 years probation. He advised I was getting probation, but ended up with 2 years in prison. I almost received 5 years at sentencing. Luckily, my speech was adequate enough to sway the judge. He had me prepare this speech the night before and was editing it in the courtroom the day of sentencing. Very unprofessional.
I also had to watch all my body cam footage and build my case for him. He took all money and I feel very taken advantage of by using him as my attorney.
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07 Feb, 2023 by Matthew
I had Jeff Shively for a felon case in Cuyahoga County. He referred to me as Micheal many times . Even going over police reports in which my name was clearly in the reports he still called me Micheal. This man has a serious mental disorder. He told me on the phone he doesn’t know why he calls me Micheal and I need to get over it cause he’s going to keep doing it… this man Is very unprofessional I do not advise hiring him for anything
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25 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
A complete lack of communication she never returned 1 phone call or email , does not take clients inquiries seriously and refuses to be proactive on any request. Nothing but excuses and in the end dropped my case without prior conversation and no explanation
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