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21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
01 Apr, 2017 by Kris
Recently used Mr. Ged regarding real estate matters. I found Mr. Ged to go above and beyond an attorneys duty. He was knowledgeable, informative, honest and worked with confidentiality and integrity.
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20 Mar, 2017 by Kevin
Was referred to David by a real estate agent. He was very vague in his conversations. Could not keep appointments, and his secretary admitted she did not know if and when he would be in office. Our local attorney's would not deal with him.
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16 Jan, 2014 by Lea
I was referred to David and he was very knowledgeable and made the whole real estate transaction very smooth and easy. He was very organized and his company responded to me in a very quick manner.
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13 Dec, 2020 by Jessica
Jim helped me in an easement issue in selling my home right after my mother passed away. It was an extremely stressful time and unexpected issue. He was so kind and helpful and we were able to resolve the issue and sell our home. I highly recommend Jim and would recommend him to all my friends and family!
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27 Jun, 2019 by Carol
I have worked with Jim for many years and he is so professional. He is responsive and has always provided solid advice. His personal and technical skills are exceptional. I would recommend him for any real estate transaction that you have! He is one of the very best lawyers in this area!
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26 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
Jim and his firm are very epensive so you would think that they'd be responsive. It generally took 5+ emails before I'd get a reply. He rarely did what he said he was going to do, but I didn't want to go through the hassle of trying to find another attorney as I'd invested my time and a couple grand with them already. I guess he and his firm have enough work to do where the simple things, like replying to and informing clients, isnt high on his list.
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11 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Rinard was the very best attorney I could have hired to represent me. I was so fortunate to have him recommended to me. I was told that he was the best and he was! He was always willing to meet and discuss my case, questions, or concerns. He provided excellent professional advice and persuasively represented me in court. In addition, his team was always warm and considerate when dealing with me during a very stressful and difficult time in my life. I am so thankful he represented me! I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a wonderful attorney.
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17 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
My experience with Marquin was positive from the first moment we contacted Ringsmuth, Day and O'Halloran. Marquin was attentive, meticulous, and accommodating throughout a very difficult time. He was with me every step of the way and always responded quickly and effectively with any questions or issues as they arose. I highly recommend Marquin Rinard.
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20 Dec, 2013 by Paul
He; along with his firm Musca Law; claim "vigorous" defense in their ads and charge a minimum $2000 retainer. I had a minor traffic case that he plead out almost immediately (less than a week) for me to receive 1 year of mail-in probation. I later found-out from my new lawyer....as well as from several consultations from other lawyers that the deal I took was horrible based on the charges.....and the only explanation any of them could give me is that he clearly didn't put any time or true effort into my defense. I thought for the sizeable amount I spent paying for him I'd receive better effort on his part. I paid several thousand dollars for a deal I could have worked-out for free myself.
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19 Oct, 2023 by Alex
My day to day is filled with busyness and just when I thought I could handle my plate, it toppled over. I reached out to Mr. Chillemi and he was a godsend. He knew exactly what to do and how to proceed. His confidence and instruction lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I felt as though I barely lifted a finger. His compassion and dedication as well as his intellect are an advantageous set of skills to whomever he is representing. He succeeded in the courtroom, and I cannot thank him enough.
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08 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
Don’t let the 5 star reviews fool you! If you enjoy wasting your hard earned money on a lazy, worthless attorney, then by all means, proceed with James. He’ll talk a good game until it’s time to act on it, and then you’re left with $10,000 less in your account and someone who bent you over the table. And no, not in the fun way! Not only did we have a slam dunk case, which he said from the beginning, he failed to actually follow through retaining information and pursuing further. He just took the $$ and that was it.
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11 May, 2021 by Greg
He's a very personable lawyer. He answers his own phone and explains things in a way the common person understands. He is energetic, yet strategic, and best of all he follows through on his word! When there are few willing to fight the hard fight - real fighters stand up - and accept the challenges of arguing a legal case to the best of their ability - ALL IN! Mr. Chillemi made sure that I feel that he's ALL IN! An amazing feeling when dealing with legal matters to say the least. Thank you Sir. - Thank you for protecting my family and I, to the best of your ability. SALUTE!
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16 Nov, 2024 by Gonzalez
Mr. James w Chandler is exceptional in criminal defense cases. Very straightforward about the possible outcomes and always seemed to be one step ahead in planning our defense strategy. Mr. James w Chandler is courteous and prompt in his responses, which made the whole stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly grateful for his services. His proactive communication and ability to handle complex legal scenarios effectively have been a significant asset. Highly recommended attorney.
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10 Oct, 2024 by Frank
Overcharges definitely definitely rip you off, he says he charges 315 an hour, but then charge me 500 an hour is a manipulator bad person
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05 Oct, 2018 by Don
I was incarcerated and DCF was attempting to take my child away if I did not comply with a ridiculous case plan. My criminal charges were violent but my children were in no way connected to those allegations. Upon release from custody i was awarded full custody of my daughter did to Ms Brennans excellent job at trial(while I'm wearing an orange jumpsuit). She won almost every objection and ultimately won my trial beating the all powerful DCF. She is very knowledgeable and fought hard for me. Highly recommend.
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15 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Beverly Brennan was hired by me in March of 2015 for a parenting plan agreement. I paid the retainer amount requested and signed the agreement which stated the hourly fee as well as the fact that I would receive monthly billing statements. Over a year went by throughout the case from start to finish and I expressed to Mrs. Brennan the need to keep costs low during our initial conversation as I do not have much. Not receiving monthly statements of my account as outlined in her agreement gave me the impression that my retainer was still being used. When the case was successfully settled, I received a whopping invoice for over three times the amount of the original retainer without any prior disclosure or monthly billing statement (which was outlined as common practice in her agreement). When I emailed her regarding my concern, my email went ignored and a month later, I had received a bill from a collections company for the total amount. Beware of this attorney as she had no problem escalating charges without my interest in mind and secretly kept the accruing amount to herself despite what her retainer agreement states otherwise. If a legal document states that I should expect monthly billing statements (as my other attorneys have done in the past), then when I am not receiving them, I naturally assume that the retainer amount was sufficient. I am now contacting the Florida Bar Association and filing a formal complaint as I have found discrepencies on her invoice for billed phone time in excess of what my phone records show. Makes me wonder about the emails as well as she has billed me for emails sent on dates that cannot be validated through documentation. One month she claims she emailed me a couple of times ($120 worth) and I have only one email from her for that month that states she was on vacation. Sad part is that now I am stuck with an absorbant bill in collections and am left to the assistance of only the Florida Bar Association.
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17 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
From her staff to the attorney they are all wonderful. Mrs.Brennan is always available to answer my questions. Very dedicated to ger job, very understanding and always willing to help. I highly recomend her!
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12 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
He will give you postive advice, charge a retainer, then no results. . Bills make NO sense. This attorney will advise you of a strategy then NEVER follow up on his plan. He is not aggressive. Will NOT Zealously defend you and is interested only in how much money he can charge you. He wont fight for you, He will go into court completly un prepared, he will say nothing when he should and he will say to you that judge is having a bad day is better be quiet then come out with cute little sayings like "they never put a glove on you". He should NOT be practicing law. . This person gave me some pretty strong advice, then again nothing done but poor results His billings and coorespondence all end with the closure of "please contact us if you have any questions" He WILL NOT return phone calls especially when he knows they could involve any constructive confrontation or direct questions regarding failed execution of HIS plans for defense. He is a real joke for an attorney and he has taken $7000.00 of my money and given me almost Nothing in return a very little money in alimony and 400 on child support from a dad make more than 10000 a month, be smart Avoid this person and look for better lawyer he is the worst please don't do it or you will regret your decision like me, on the road no money and a huge Bill to Holloway
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28 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
I had a problem with a real estate deal. The buyer tried to back out of the contract and would not agree that I was allowed to keep the deposit. Mr. Holloway immediately filed a lawsuit and got a very good settlement for me. I was very impressed with how good he was at negotiating. I would hire John Holloway again and would recommend him very highly to everyone.
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29 Jan, 2010 by Timothy geraldo
Mr. Holloway has always taken the time to thoroughly explain each step of the process, and also caution what possible negative outcome or delay might arise. I felt well informed and prepared for a variety of responses from the opposing party, and was assured there was a plan of action waiting for each of them. He listened carefully to my concerns or apprehensions, and if further research was needed to give me an answer, it was usually handled immediately or within the same day.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Brian
Toni was my attorney and was able to move things through at a record pace. I couldn't possibly ask for anything more. She is a bulldog in court and a sweetheart when talking with me about my case. Thank you Toni!! I will never forget you
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24 Jul, 2023 by Millie
I have emailed,her several times, I have left her voice mails x3 and absolutely not a call or email back.
However when she send you an email total different story she wants immediate gratification.
They need a zero stars button for this attorney.
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05 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Toni took my case when the other highly "recommended" attorneys had thrown in the towel, and saved the day. I will always be grateful. Thanks Toni
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21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
29 Apr, 2017 by George
Christina Merritt provided an exceptonal amount of professionalism and expertise while handling my case which clearly demonstrates her willingness to go above and beyond to get the job done and an end result everyone is satisfied with.
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29 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Heard she was an awful attorney AFTER I hired her. Did nothing to help me. Find someone who will keep in touch with you and not string you along or lie to you or ignore you. DO NOT HIRE HER.
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21 Oct, 2014 by Frank
Mrs. Merritt was on time and early, walked me through every process I had to go through and even after the last court date she kept in touch with me to make sure that I was getting all my probation things done. By far the best attorney in Naples and Fort Myers.
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24 Oct, 2018 by Dan
Attorney Blake Lange with Morgan and Morgan was referred to me by a friend who also happens to be a previous client of his. Initially I was very hesitant to reach out to an attorney with a big firm; I was worried my case would not get the attention it deserved. I can honestly say, nothing could be further from the truth. Mr. Lange and his team were incredibly professional, responsive and most importantly compassionate. I highly recommend.
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19 Oct, 2018 by Mandy
We called Morgan and Morgan for a workman's comp case. They took our case and assigned us to Attorney Blake Lange .From the beggining this has been a nightmare. They never give you answers, they take weeks to return calls, and the assistants Carlos and Alisha are horrible. They can never answer any questions. They lead you on with incorrect information .They don't care about cases unless they are big money makers and are laid out for them so they barely have to do any work .My husband is being left with a bunch of bills, no help, no answers, and behind on all our bills because he was out of work and owes medical bills .They are not even getting the medical bills covered or lost wages. It has been 6 months now with them doing nothing. Were about to loose our home and everything we worked hard for and they don't even have the decency to return a phone call. If you are hurt do not go here. Call a smallrs firm that is still hungry enough to fight for you and still believes in justice for the injured. Morgan and Morgan and Attorney Blake Lange only want big settlement cases that are blatantly easy so they get a big pay out. Because they take half of what you get! They are the worst ever .
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09 Apr, 2018 by David
First off this claim is from 2016, I had injured my knee while working and when workers comp began to give me issues I unfortunutly decided to lawyer up. I choose Morgan and Morgan after going through several previous cases and thought this would be the easiest and most simple way of handling my situation. Man was I wrong, 2 years later I'm unable to work becuse the injury was never fully fixed becuse MR. Lange advised me to settle becuse I had a previous injury that was fully fixed and documented. On top of it all I also have a medical bill that surfaced on my credit report 6 months ago, I have been trying to reach Mr. Lange to help me resolve this small issue and have had no response. I don't know if it's becuse I was 18 and and easy paycheck for him, or whether the case helped his standings, but I feel extremely neglected and taken advantage of, not once did I ever meet Mr. Lange in person. please return my call and at least help me fix this issue so I can put this nightmare behind me.
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05 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
She is rude and contradicts herself constantly. She's not a criminal attorney by any means!
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02 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
I contacted Ms Stevins from a referral from another attorney regarding an ongoing issue I am having. Her receptionist was very nice. Ms Stevins, however, could not take the time to listen to my legal issue and basically acted as if I was wasting her time.
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25 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
Takes time to explain everything. Makes sure that paperwork is done on time and keeps you posted on how your case is progressing. Office is very friendly and comfortable.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
He never filed discovery or did anything to protect his client. He’s extremely condescending and rude. Do not hire this person. He will do nothing for you.
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04 Sep, 2022 by Dorothy symanski
Had we stayed with him my innocent son would be serving 5 yrs w/10 yrs probation. He was late for court twice both early trial calls so it wasn't like he was tied up in court elsewhere. Not prepared, canceled numerous meetings, no objections to a witness being led , no counter offer on states offer. Thank God we went elsewhere from Musca law it took a new law firm 2 days to get a plea deal to keep our innocent son from going to jail . We had been with Musca 1 1/2 yrs. He just didn't seem to care. Except when more money was needed. Very dry think twice is my opinion.
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03 Jan, 2018 by Amanda
Lee hollander is the best attorney. He went above and beyond for me and my family so if you want an attorney that cares about your situation and will help hes the one!!!
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02 Jun, 2015 by Joy
Kevin Lottes was hired to close the sale of my condominium in Naples Florida and file my application for FIRPTA. After telling me he had extensive. experience in this area he not only failed to make the necessary application in a timely manner, he failed to intercede on my behalf when problems occurred with an opposing counsel and passed on my file to someone else in his firm without notifying me and never responded further to any emails. I am now having to wait perhaps up to a year to recover tens of thousands dollars from the IRS unnecessarily. Based on this experience I cannot recommend this lawyer.
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15 Sep, 2013 by Agnes
We have worked together for 7 years. As a Florida Licensed REALTOR it is important, for me, to work with people who work like me. I am proactive so having a Real Estate attorney who keeps me ahead of the process is key for me. Kevin has seen my buyers and I thru some interesting scenarios bringing us all to successful closings. Comments to my customers always includes, "do not move forward without a qualified Real Estate attorney". Kevin Lottes is always on the top of my attorney referral list. We are currently working on a closing.
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07 Mar, 2019 by John
She charged me $325 for a one hour consultation. She did not listen to my concerns, she was rude, she didn't thank me and she never followed up with me. Strange and extremely unprofessional.
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15 Oct, 2015 by Dee
Sarah handled my divorce in a very professional manner. She was sensitive to my needs and respected my desire to handle the divorce in a positive way. Sarah was at all times kind, thoughtful and responsive to my questions and concerns. I am very pleased, as well, with the treatment I received from everyone in the office.
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26 Nov, 2024 by Synthia
I'm writing my review here seeing as she deleted my review on google. Jillian handled my I130 and when the time came for my interview, she was so late that I had already completed my interview without her representation. She offered me a credit towards the next step seeing as she didn't show up soall I had to do was pay the difference. I was unable to continue that step so I asked her for a refund for only the difference I paid (at this point I didn't care to negotiate the "credit" she gave me) and her staff kept telling me they would be in touch. At some point she finally responded to one of my emails asking for my address to send the refund to but nothing. After 3 emails and multiple messages over a span of 4 months I still have not received anything. The don't even have the courtesy or professionalism to handle a simple refund. Do yourself a favor and find another attorney because you will end up extremely frustrated with this one.
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22 Feb, 2022 by Manny
Very helpful! Attorney Jillian Yanes knows what she is doing and she really cares about her clients. She helped me with 3 issues. An immigration issue, property issue and a criminal issue my friend had. Attorney Yanes is easy to get a hold of, always returns calls promptly, knows the law and how to help. She is the first honest attorney I have ever met.
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21 Jan, 2023 by Tina michelin
24 Jul, 2020 by Ben dozier
Cooper Law Partners have been consummate professionals and have been excellent to work with.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Greg newcomer
04 Aug, 2024 by Maria de leon
Ruth is an amazing lawyer who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and goes above and beyond for her clients. She worked long after hours to ensure she settled my case. I am truly grateful for her!
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03 Aug, 2024 by Peguy
I hired her to handle my car accident case in 2019. In January 2021 due to the Covid situation I had to move from Florida to another state. I called and told her about the moving, the new address but same phone number. Guess what. she never called me , never responded my calls and texts no communications at all. Each time I called her office I left her messages said I wanted to know about my case. She never got back to me. In July Last year I went to Florida to talk her about the office closed always. Finally, I used another phone number and called her she answered because she didn’t know if it was me.
She told me the insurance made her an Ofer if she could accept it or fight for more. I told to her just take it . because I don’t want to deal with her she not professional ,tired of her that’s why . She said ok she will take it ! Since that day she never answered my calls and texts. We are going to make a complaint against her next week. I will give you an update guys.
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27 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
I strongly advise against hiring Ruth D Orange as your lawyer.
I engaged her services for my divorce and auto accident, both occurring within a month of each other in the summer of 2021. Regrettably, her performance was severely lacking. Despite initial impressions, she failed to fulfill her duties, resulting in significant financial losses on my part.
Communication was a major issue; she frequently ignored my attempts to contact her, and I even came close to missing court dates because of her lack of responsiveness. In the case of my auto accident, she strung me along for three years, falsely claiming that my case was pending while never actually filing a lawsuit despite my injuries.
Despite lodging complaints with the Florida Bar, no meaningful action has been taken. It's concerning to see someone like her continue to practice law without accountability.
I've spoken with other individuals who have had similar experiences with her, further confirming my concerns. Despite my efforts to seek redress, I've been unable to find resolution due to the perceived lack of seriousness by the Florida Bar.
Please, for your own sake, seek legal representation elsewhere. Ruth D Orange's behavior, including making false statements and neglecting her duties, is unacceptable.
Exercise caution and explore other options for legal assistance.
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06 Nov, 2014 by George
I have been Lombardi's client for estate planning for 10 years and find her work to be excellent and her and her assistant Joann very good very responsive.
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04 May, 2013 by Marcello
Found her name in a local advertisement and called her office. Apparently there is no assistant or the person doesn't return phone calls. Had to call three more times before receiving a call back. She quoted me a large amount to change some estate documents - another attorney was half the price. When confronted with the price diferential she said, fine I am not the cheapest and never offered to assist with a discount.
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21 Jul, 2012 by Wiggins
Expensive, didn't listen to our needs. More interested in ensuring charges were correct, erred on her side, then on our Estate. Go elsewhere.
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27 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Zapora was very well prepared for our trial and proved to be an excellent listening and was able to present options and gave excellent counsel. He was thorough and I appreciated his efforts.
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05 Dec, 2011 by Anonymous
He was not aware of the details in my case after having my case file on his desk for couple of months. He would not return my phone calls. I met this person for the first time during my court date, five minutes before being called in front of the judge, after sitting in the court room for two hours and watching his unprofessinalism and disorganization with the rest of all his other clients called up before me. We spoke brifely for less then 5 minute and he had the odasaty to cut me off and not hear anything I had to say and we took off on the wrong terms right from the start. I will never recommend him to anyone ever.
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22 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Bazaz lied to me he took money to start my case and open it up we had a plan in place and the first plan didn't work and he refused to answer my emails or my phone calls after that plan did not work so we can move on to the next plan which was to go to court. Never explain why he never said anything about stopping my case he just stopped talking to me that is terrible way run a law firm to take my money and then never respond to me again. He should be taken off the Bar Association
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29 Dec, 2015 by Ron
Sal is a great attorney who explains the process clearly and doesn't promise anything. However, through his expertise and knowledge of the law he is sure to fight your case and answer any questions at any time of day. Both my cases were dismissed. He is well known throughout Southwest Florida.
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