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09 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Hired. Agree 100% with the others reviewers
There was virtually no communication from Mr.Chang. In addition, there was always consistent mis info from the office assistants as well. I am being professional in the use of words “mis info “. I did document for proof as well. I HIGHLY recommend you look elsewhere for assistance and help. Please do not waste your time.
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23 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Jerry C. Chang was hired by me in December of 2014 for a personal injury Worker's Compensation case. I only met with him briefly, two times during 2015 to provide him with information about my injury. I never received any returned phone calls or written correspondence from him or from his office staff from March 2015 to June 2016. I have called his office and spoke with paralegals who informed me each time from March 2015 to June 2016 that he wasn't in and that a message would be given to him. I am disappointed and feel that I have been scammed, mistreated, tricked, disrespected, and mislead. Mr. Chang did not provide professional services on my case. I would not recommend him.
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09 Oct, 2013 by Randy
I hired a specific law firm which sublet my case to the firm of which Mr. Chang belongs. He was assigned to my case as the attorney of record. I never met him personally, & he failed to call me even once during the course of my case to discuss anything about it. He didn't show up to any hearings. Others did in his place. Every time I called his office to enquire of my case since he never called me, I got a different person & response about what I was calling about. I received a CD copy of my case file, & more than half the physical documented evidence I provided him to prove my position, isn't even listed in the evidence list. His people allowed the defense to dominate the trial with nothing but 'hearsay' testimony with no physical evidence to support their position, & the judge found this hearsay testimony more credible than my documented factual evidence. His office 'Misrepresented' & lied to me about having to testify as his office called me to verify a trial date, whereas I was informed I wouldn't have to testify, yet on the day of trial, I was in fact called before the judge to testify. Since I was informed I wouldn't testify, I came unprepared w/o any of my case paper work whereas I couldn't provide physical evidence to prove my testimony, thus making me appear uncredible which caused me to lose my case. Upon case loss, he sent me a case loss notice, & that he wouldn't appeal my case. He lost my case, left me in limbo, and didn't appeal. It seems it's a, "if you win, great, if not, ooh well' next case please" firm. I would not recommend him, or his firm at all. One cannot win a case if the assigned attorney of record, never involves the client in the process, & never 'communicates' with the client, and doesn't even appeal the loss.
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23 Nov, 2024 by Veronika
Ms. Krank
You shall not practice law, any law at all.
Legal malpractice, that's what you do.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Did nothing but delay my case and coat me thousands!!!
He is a good talker and will drain your wallet and do nothing for your case in return
Bar complaint coming soon
Dont hire him
Lesson learned
Run
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17 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
ms mendoza really sucks at her job. She had no clue what my case was about before the Judge hearing my case. she didnt talk to me. I had no idea what was going ont had to ask the courthouse Secretary told me my next court date & Stuff I needed to know. Lung story short l was out on bail & my hai I got revoked b/c she forgot to update her case files stating we went to court. So I got arrested for skipping court while out on bail even tho I went to court.
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12 Dec, 2018 by Sarah
Nga Tu-Mendoza should change her name to Ms. Plea Bargain. After seeing me 5 plus times she couldn't remember my name or why I was even in custody. Tu-Mendoza
couldn't care less about a client. She seems to be preoccupied with what's for lunch or what time she can go home. Total LOSER.
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14 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
I rather have represented myself she never tells me how she will fight my case only the harsh sentence the DA is offering no counter offers or anything I fell defenseless with her as my PD I can't even communicate with her at ALL
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03 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Karen last year desperate to find help to file for custody and to divorce, I paid her upfront and she showed up once to court once, then called me she had personal issues with her husband so she stopped working on the case but that she would presume, its almost been a year and I have not heard from her, I got a letter in the mail that I have to appear in court because my case is not moving forward, I would of appreciated if she could of at least notified me that she wasn't going to work on my case so I could of initially hired another attorney. damage is done and she was paid in full, and yet i'm left with no divorce, and a hole in my wallet, very disappointing when you need the help and they fail to do their jobs.
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10 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
I paid her up front for the majority of the fees. In November for a very simple name change. As of today nothing has been done at all and to spite numerous weekly phone calls for the last six weeks there has been no response or communication of any kind. I cannot tell you how frustrating this experience has been. I am looking into another attorney.
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04 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
For starters, she was always weeks late with drafts of our divorce settlement agreement. One of her drafts included the names of someone else’s children! My now ex-husband should have been paid because he did the research and corrections to her extremely shoddy work. I found our later that she did not represent my interests and I lost thousands and thousands of dollars due to her inability to realize that one of my two lucrative jobs has varying levels of income. Do not hire her!
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25 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Would I recommend this lawyer?? Never. I would never recommend this lawyer, ever. Unless you are a masochist prepared to lose your case while expending ridiculous amounts of money in padded fees, to an over rated attorney. I spent THOUSANDS of dollars to have this attorney turn my case upside down. Literally. Unless you work well with attorney' who are cold as ice & appear to have no compassion for her clients. Nothing like the Carolyn, attorney I interviewed. It was evident she operated from the school of; Clients will pay what you project your image & worth to be. Even false image & worth. I've read former client' reviews not only on this attorney , but Jarvis Krieger & Sullivan on other social media sites, (Yelp, Superpages.com/lbp, AVVO & various legal forums). It's important for potential clients to have this open forum to review when researching as they have the right to know. I felt validated after reading this attorney's & firms' negative reviews especially my exact suspicions and issues. I recall questioning this firm's negative reviews during my consultation meeting only to receive a well prepared and thought out response blaming the client who posted their review and not to pay much attention.
Throughout retaining this attorney, there were EXCESSIVE fees billing even billing fees that were questioned if work had even been performed. This attorney's demeanor & perception was that of someone who is burned out longing to retire soon. This attorney was shockingly unprofessional in how she conducted business and treated me, forgetting I was the client even AFTER signing her retainer & forking out way, way too much money. This attorney used the same consistent tactic the firm she works for; Jarvis Krieger & Sullivan's; asking you for double digit thousands dollars to pay "in addition" to the thousands already paid, towards your retainer fees, otherwise, they will threaten and often follow through on withdrawing from your case, leaving you abandoned without any remorse. There are other client written negative reviews on Jarvis Krieger & Sullivan for this same complaint along with the same threats they all received. One of Ms. Martin's clients negative reviews wrote; "Carolyn' peers had warned her Carolyn was steering her on a suicide mission. " This is the exact experience I encountered with this attorney. Majority of my calls as sporadic as they were completely ignored. I was kept in suspense on case matters especially conversations she billed me for with opposing counsel', to the point I was never briefed. On smaller matters, she would debrief you at the very last moment. This attorney's feedback, responses & advice was vague to say the least. I was never updated at ALL activities and matters & shamed me for asking. I often wondered; which side of my case is this women on?! Mine or opposing?! Why am I paying this women thousands of dollars within a brief period of time, when neglect, & irreversible damages are being made to my case by my own attorney?! The partners of Jarvis, Krieger & Sullivan seem unconnected & could care less what the client' satisfaction level was towards their attorneys or staff members. If disputes are brought up, you were mocked against by internal staff members & other attorneys. For me, the wool was pulled over my eyes once they figured out how green I was to the whole legal process. I was billed excessively for lack of actions, work and results, which have major impacted my future and they honestly will defend themselves and try to make you feel like you're the problem. We pay too much money and trust these attorneys to represent and fight for our best interests and what is right. This attorney's only concerns appeared to be that of obtaining money and aligning herself politically with peers. Buyer beware.
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16 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Hired to represent my Work Comp case over 7 years ago. Very difficult to communicate with. Will not respond to most emails or questions, and when she does respond it is usually abrupt and vague, leaving me with more questions. Treats me like I am the opposing party. She has not advocated for my needs.
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18 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
My experience with this attorney was mediocre at best. I would not rehire. He really botched my case, didn't know the details, kept repeating obsolete and incorrect information, and lacked common sense. He was ineffective at the simplest details and lost a straightforward case.
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14 Sep, 2021 by Alex
Oh god, please do not come here for any 2A needs at all. Was seeking some assistance with my current situation with my gun rights. I had a case back in 2009 that thought it was nothing. Was able to obtain and buy guns and also obtain my CCW. But on my recent firearm purchase, I was denied due to the case back in 2009. Matthew D. Cubeiro had me go and get a Ca Rap sheet which I have and got my Minute Report from the court. He than goes on to ask for $1800 evergreen an hour to help process NICS Appeal where everyone can do themselves. He tells me to gather more information when the information itself is there already and viewed by multiple people.
Ask him for some financial help in this and all they care about is $$$.
They say they are a Pro 2A but all I see is a Le firm who thinks they are pro 2A but all it is just about money. Be warned and go find help elsewhere as they are not doing any part of that.
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01 May, 2013 by Anonymous
Once she got your money, she did not answer your calls, no reply your emails and answer questions about your case. She let our case passed over the deadlines without informing us, even we tried to call her. She even refused to let you come to her office, unless we insisted so many times and still.
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21 Jun, 2012 by Brad
we used him for a real estate transaction. during this time we became familiar with his tenants. one house contained five families of hispanic immigrants. Mr Groff told them that they were liable to replace his roof, and they did it! The neighbors were hostile to him, considered him a slumlord. Our experience was that he ignored the law when it suited him and was ruthless.
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03 Dec, 2016 by Andrea
Gary Beeks did not complete the title transfer for the property that was to be included in my grandmothers trust. This only came up after her passing and when I attempted to contact him, no response. It cost me in the area of $3,000 for a Heggstad petition after the fact in order to have the property added the trust.
Do those who will be managing your estate a favor - avoid this guy and get a good lawyer. It's worth it to ensure that your family doesn't have to face the same frustrating, expensive and time consuming headaches that mine has.
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18 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Doug Otto was my client in NY. We delivered a great result and he never raised a complaint. But, he stiffed us on our legal bill and wouldn't return my e-mails asking about it. Sounds like sour grapes, I know. But, ask yourself whether he'll do what he says with you when he certainly didn't with me.
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14 Jan, 2011 by Anonymous
I fell victim to her believing she had my Childs best interest at heart. What I found to be true is that you are defending yourself in litigation. She practices in the area of special Ed law but will let the school district run you over during litigation. If you want your child to recieve FAPE do not retain her!!!!!!
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17 Oct, 2015 by Greg
Mr.Barney from the first day was intelligent and helpful.But not soon after paying him his fee..he never took my calls-and missed two important meetings to discuss my case.You might want to pass in Mr.Barney and look elsewhere!!
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12 Nov, 2021 by P m.
This place would get zero stars if I had my way. The way they handled our case was absolutely horrible. They dragged it on for what seemed forever. The people in the office never identified themselves so you never know who you're talking to. The attorney didn't fight for us. He actually lost us so much money by letting the case drag on. We regret choosing this attorney but we were already committed. Go somewhere else. You'll have regrets as well if you chose this company.
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10 Feb, 2017 by Jessica a.
Very bad service. Don't recommend this attorney at all. My husband was hit by another car, ignoring my husband's right of way. Despite the witness and police report in my husband's favor, this office managed to take eight months for the payout. It wasn't the attorney himself that we communicated with, but rather his paralegal Jaime. The ladies that would answer the phone weren't helpful, ever. If someone in their office took a vacation, no one else would continue the case. It would just sit there until they decided it was time to continue. We asked for concrete answers to why the case was taking a long time and we always got the runaround "you would have to ask so and so and they're not here now."
Note: we had a previous experience with a different lawyer a few years back and it was very positive compared to this one. The only reason we went with him was because my husband's friend is friends with Jaime. In the end my husband's friend apologized for having recommended this law office.
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