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09 Aug, 2024 by Robert daley
Contacted them for my wife and they came out, took info and we never heard from them again. Don't waste your time. Hire a real attorney
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18 Apr, 2024 by Uspi
I highly suggest if you’re looking for a good criminal defense attorney you strongly consider Mary Catherine Campbell from this firm. She does their criminal defense work. Very professional, very knowledgeable and she keeps in close contact with her clients. Highly recommend.
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01 Nov, 2023 by Caroline h.
I found myself in an unfortunate situation and needed a lawyer. I was referred to Denmon Pearlman Law, and I can say I'm very happy with the outcome of my case. It was dismissed. Walked me through what to expect. Lee forecasted the outcome of the case; it was exactly what happened. I am thankful this case didn't drag out and was handled quickly. Having a charge over your head is stressful for the average person and Denmon Pearlman Law was great throughout the process.
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29 Aug, 2024 by Joy h
My divorce was upposed to be easy. I hired the wrong lawyer, so a year later I was still overwhelmed with the anguish, stress, and pain that results from marrying a narcissist. My ex-husband wiped the floor with my previous attorney. I was desperate when hired Ms. Lennon. She provided me with assurance, peace of mind, and results in an unbelievable. Miss Lennon is outstanding at fighting aggressively for you and your rights but she also has a very compassionate team like Kate. If you’re looking for the best of the best representation in all of Florida contact Miss Lennon and her team will be here ready to help. Having this powerful group of individuals behind you makes all the difference. Efficiency effectiveness but most importantly Aggressive representation.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Rania saad
My case is one of the most difficult case anyone can see , I don’t exaggerated when I say that , I was in pain over 17 years, and stressing about what is going to happen to and my 4 children we are fighting a literally a monster. but two days ago when I saw the way Ms.Simone was fighting for me I kind of came down and felt safe I saw someone who feel my pain, my heart has eased. You are an amazing person Ms. Simone for the first time in 17 years I see someone feel my pain, thank god for you , I am glad you are my attorney, thanks for all the amazing work you have done for me , I thought I will never reach this point. I wish my English was good enough to describe how good you are.
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16 May, 2024 by Megan “merry meg” spencer
Filled out the form on their website to set-up a free consultation. Got an email back from her secretary, Jesse Blanco, and scheduled for an hour consultation for yesterday at 5 pm. My husband and I sat down at a table and waited. At 5:20, we tried calling the office; no one answered and we left a message with our name, number and to possibly reschedule. At 5:40, we tried emailing Mr. Blanco the same thing and received no response. Now today, no return phone call or email response. We have 20 days to get our affairs in-order and we wasted two days on this. Extremely unprofessional and just an overall ridiculous experience. Thanks for nothing, literally!
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29 Aug, 2024 by Joy h
My divorce was upposed to be easy. I hired the wrong lawyer, so a year later I was still overwhelmed with the anguish, stress, and pain that results from marrying a narcissist. My ex-husband wiped the floor with my previous attorney. I was desperate when hired Ms. Lennon. She provided me with assurance, peace of mind, and results in an unbelievable. Miss Lennon is outstanding at fighting aggressively for you and your rights but she also has a very compassionate team like Kate. If you’re looking for the best of the best representation in all of Florida contact Miss Lennon and her team will be here ready to help. Having this powerful group of individuals behind you makes all the difference. Efficiency effectiveness but most importantly Aggressive representation.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Rania saad
My case is one of the most difficult case anyone can see , I don’t exaggerated when I say that , I was in pain over 17 years, and stressing about what is going to happen to and my 4 children we are fighting a literally a monster. but two days ago when I saw the way Ms.Simone was fighting for me I kind of came down and felt safe I saw someone who feel my pain, my heart has eased. You are an amazing person Ms. Simone for the first time in 17 years I see someone feel my pain, thank god for you , I am glad you are my attorney, thanks for all the amazing work you have done for me , I thought I will never reach this point. I wish my English was good enough to describe how good you are.
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16 May, 2024 by Megan “merry meg” spencer
Filled out the form on their website to set-up a free consultation. Got an email back from her secretary, Jesse Blanco, and scheduled for an hour consultation for yesterday at 5 pm. My husband and I sat down at a table and waited. At 5:20, we tried calling the office; no one answered and we left a message with our name, number and to possibly reschedule. At 5:40, we tried emailing Mr. Blanco the same thing and received no response. Now today, no return phone call or email response. We have 20 days to get our affairs in-order and we wasted two days on this. Extremely unprofessional and just an overall ridiculous experience. Thanks for nothing, literally!
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29 Aug, 2021 by William
Steven is trying to keep more of my inheritance then he is entitled to. When asked about it he said “it’s a wash”, and now he is ignoring my attempts to get this resolved. I completely understand why he lost his right to practice for 18 months in 2006. Hopefully it will be permanent this time so he can’t take advantage of anyone else.
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02 Nov, 2018 by Charlie
Steven was great very clear and concise. Left no stone unturned and helped me through a unfavorable event with sheer confidence and outstanding res4ults. Steven is Highly recommended.
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07 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
Steven Jonas lied to me repeatedly when handling a case of my mother's estate. A Wells Fargo employee stole a significant amount of money from her. The employee was found guilty and sent to jail. I never recovered all the money stolen because Jonas lied to Wells Fargo and to me. It was astonishing how badly he misrepresented the situation. He did not tell me that his partner, who I considered my lawyer, has left the firm. He told me the partner was too busy and he was handling it. He did not file the proper paperwork to close the estate. He did not tell the bank that my mother had died. When I went to obtain other legal representation he would not send them the files. It was a disaster. My mother died in unnecessary emotional pain and confusion due to his mishandling of the suit.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Vernon
During the worst time of my life, I spoke to 10 attorneys before Audrey and they all made my stomach sick because all they cared about was playing dirty pool in trying to "win". Audrey was the only one who spoke to me and asked how my kids are (didn't know where they were at the time for weeks) and she vowed to help me. I hired her because of her integrity. She was amazing for me and my family.
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16 Jan, 2023 by Warner
I hired Miss Jefferies when she was with a different form in 2002. She kept in touch at every step and was present in court for me when I couldn't be there due to my military deployment. I appreciate her hard work and haven't forgotten all these years later. Excellent job and Thank you.
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24 May, 2019 by Lisa
If I could rate her more than 5 stars I would give her 10! I came to Audrey to handle my divorce about 10 years ago. From the moment I arrived she made me feel comfortable and calm and assured me everything would go smoothly and that she would do everything she could to make sure me and my children would be protected and she did just that. Both she and her staff were excellent, extremely knowledgeable, courteous and friendly they made what I thought was going to be a long and worrisome event into a simple and straightforward situation that went off without any issue. I recently needed assistance in getting an order from the court for permission to get passports for my children. After 10 years I walked into Audrey’s office and it seemed like it was only yesterday I had been there, she remembered me and my case and was so amazingly kind as to help me right then and there with everything I needed, I was once again expecting a long drawn out affair and she assured me this would be quick and painless and it most certainly was! The kindness and generosity that Audrey and her staff have shown me, I would never go anywhere else. I have highly recommended her to anyone who asks me if I know a good lawyer for family law. I can never find the words to thank Audrey for all shes done for me and my children that we have peace of mind and freedom to travel now! For anyone who is looking for a caring, honest and knowledgeable person to handle their legal family matters please don’t waste your time with others go to Audrey she will not disappoint!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
I hired Laura because I was served divorce papers. I didn't realize how complicated the divorce would be. I am grateful for Laura's patience with me during this horrible time in my life.
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02 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
I’m not going to write a long winded review. If you’re looking to retain an experienced, knowledgeable, and personable attorney…DO NOT HIRE THIS ONE!!!! Run away as fast as you can. You can thank me later.
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04 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
Be careful when hiring this attorney. Not only did I hear her yelling at my 74 year old disabled father over him not being able to use the internet, she never took the time to understand his case. She was good at billing close to $20,000. for 1 meeting and a few motions. She never understood the case and didnt try. He was never able to call her and she didnt place a a lot of effort.
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04 Apr, 2019 by Gordon
I consulted mr Carter about a business bankruptcy issue I got involved in. He spent about 2 hours talking about how rich he is and maybe ten minutes on the facts of my case. I was charged a conference fee and small retainer so he could "look into it" ... a month later I get back a one paragraph opinion that wasnt so poorly written it was not understandable. And his advice was wrong!!! I spoke with a real bk attorney and then came to find out that mr Carter isnt even a member of the bankruptcy court! Misrepresented himself the whole time
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01 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
ive known david for year and he always makes me feel "at home" when I'm at his office. He drew up my wills and handled a few home closings for me. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. I hand his card to everyone.
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07 Aug, 2019 by Michael
Mrs Hook handled my elder care issues. She is very knowledgeable and uses practical terms that are easy to understand. I would highly recommend !her and her staff
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20 May, 2013 by Anita
She charged $500 for a useless DPOA, by adding three words that should not have been included. When I tried to reach her by phone, I was told by her Paralegal that she would give her the message. Of course, I never heard from her because she knows what she did is wrong and, by her mistake, it has given me great pain and suffering. I'm quite sure she's afraid I may sue her for what she did to me.
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28 Jan, 2022 by Amber
I am so happy I hired Milly Athanasons team to handle my car accident I got paid out full policy and it didnt take long at all.
I cant thank the team enough !!!!
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09 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
These same people need to check her out too
She is the worst unprofessional, theft I have ever come across.
She has been turned into the bar and caught mismanaging funds to pay off her mother’s house.
She had to pay a fine and her account was ordered to get involved.
It’s too bad because she got away with it without going to jail.
On Friday, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office charged Hugh Charles Umsted, 65, of Gulf Drive with grand theft.
According to the Florida Bar, the Florida Supreme Court issued an emergency suspension March 21 of Umsted law license for "causing great public harm based upon his misappropriation of at least $82,647 in client funds.
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13 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Milly and I really regret doing so. The process was literally drawn out for years with her constantly not returning calls, and mailing things to old addresses and then claiming we never got back to her. it felt like once she realized we wouldn't be a huge payout for her we lost any and all priority with her as a client. We were made to feel like a nuisance if we asked questions and even in closing the case she didn't show up to closing and I had to sign with a very rude paralegal and then when I tried to call to speak to Millie to have things explained better to me and have my questions answered since she WAS NOT THERE at the time to answer them, the paralegal was very rude and would not set me up an appointment and claimed she couldn't promise anything and maybe shed be there around this time and what exactly did I need to speak to her about. I was astonished by the boldness and rudeness when i was paying for the service and the right to ask my questions to my attorney not her secretary. She completely blew off my concerns and just told me to tell her a date to come in and pick up my check and we would be done. When i went to pick up the checks Millie was also not there, the woman was again rude and did not greet me, and I had to take her word for it that my bills and doctors would be paid and covered and request 3 times for the print out of the money distribution which she insisted she had given me and she had not. I basically just ended up giving up on pursuing my case since I was sick of it being drawn out so long and just didn't want it hovering over me anymore and I had a really disheartening experience with both Millie ( who seemed very professional and courteous in her office at first) as well as ALL of her staff. Before she moved locations and had a different woman as her help that woman stood there complaining to me about how much she wished she didn't have to work here as she was copying information for me which should have been a sign to get out I suppose. I do understand you can't always know what your staff is saying and also that these things take time and some of the time issues were on our side as well however I was left with such a bad taste in my mouth from feeling really dismissed and out of the loop the entire time that I would never recommend her to anyone else.
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19 Jul, 2021 by Jugraj singh
Good lawyer I really recommend this for hiring he help me out I am dealing with almost three year ago he never give me any problem.he is solved my three case and I am really recommended him
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12 Jul, 2021 by Jugraj singh
Fake lawyer wasting time for people if you ask him anything he was mad and then his assistant call you argument with you she is pretty rude.I think he only need money but don’t worry karma will see fake fake fake fake fake attorney if anybody wants to hire him please don’t waste your time and money
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04 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr Rupani is an up professional attorney. We hired him to apply for a bond. He was paid the amount he asked. And never submitted the documents to court until i sent over 30 emails. He was provided all the documents prior to hiring for review. He hang up calls and used unprofessional language. He offered to return money and then he refused and did not refunded even when he never got the job done.
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09 Aug, 2019 by Michael
Mr Williams and his father have been a wonderful asset to my family! His office handled my mothers legal documents and finally the probate of her will.
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05 Aug, 2019 by Mary
January 10, our first paid consultation
July 6, our request to close our account
During almost 6 months, Mr. Williams worked just over 5 hours on our account, according to his statement (which we had to request). He chose to spend most of that time on our #2 priority, and almost no time on our most pressing problem. When we contacted his office during those 6 months, we were told, repeatedly, neither matter “would take much time” to resolve.
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11 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
SAVE YOUR MONEY AND FIND SOMEONE ELSE WHO WILL HANDLE YOUR CASE PROPERLY.
I hired this lawyer to handle my grandfather’s estate in Florida. I originally was not going to write a review, but am still finding mistakes that are costing us TWO YEARS LATER! The paralegal was inexcusable on how many mistakes occurred and continued to be made throughout our case. Her email responses to her mistakes consist of (“obviously one of those checks was payable to”……) on DOCUMENTS sent to CPA's!!! Constant spelling mistakes throughout which now is causing a huge headache when filing taxes. During our case, we were fighting another law firm regarding the estate and another family for the estate funds. Many gross calculation errors in the sum of thousands of dollars sent over. I was told to track things and spent large amounts of time only to be then told “well I wasn’t sure and it turns out we can’t claim those.” In addition, at the end, they divided funds incorrect and people were not reimbursed for money spent out of their pockets. Luckily, our family gets along so it was no problem for us to write the checks correctly to each other. Their response was appalling to those mistakes. Even after multiple corrections throughout the two-year ordeal, they continued to make the same errors on future documents. In addition, this lawyer will NOT fight for your side! It was obvious when we had to stick to our guns and tell them to go back and do their jobs for what was owed to our case. They were not fighting to help us and were merely trying to quickly end the probate which I assume at this point was to collect their money. It got to the point that I went to another local law-firm to check on their work at the end out of frustration and concern. They could not believe what they saw and were out right laughing at their emails jaw dropped. Unfortunately, the probate was done so nothing could be changed without a massive ordeal and money. 2 years was stressful enough for this probate I can’t put my family through anymore or myself. RUN FROM THIS LAW-FIRM OR SEEK OTHER LEGAL ADVICE TO ENSURE ACCURACY BEFORE CLOSING YOUR CASE.
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22 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
No communication. Poor customer service. Not at all friendly or helpful. Would avoid at all costs.
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13 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
I filed a complaint with the Florida Bar regarding this attorney and his staff. Not only did he reply with a letter full of provable lies, his wife/paralegal is suing me for libel even though the complaint is still pending with the system regardless of the fact that her suit is pure retaliation of my justified complaints against her and her husband. The continued lies from him and his staff should be enough for anyone to be very cautious when dealing with him and his staff. You are much better off with a real attorney that cares about you and your case. Douglas J Amidon is NOT that attorney.
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18 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
Do not use this lawyer! She will take your money then ignore you. She will make commitments that she will not keep and will hide behind a well-crafted contracted that allows her to take your money up front and not do any work for you. She is definitely the wrong pick for anyone seeking responsive, knowledgeable, professional representation.
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27 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
I would strongly recommend not hiring this attorney. She lacks professionalism, is unresponsive after collecting retainer, does not return phone calls, emails or other form of communication. Search for her business listing on Yahoo to see reviews by dissatisfied clients. She does have Bar Complaints filed.
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17 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Absolutely terrible. Once she decided she didn't believe what I was telling her was the truth. She did NOTHING for me. She actually started working with the State, and scared me out of going to trial, when I had NO involvement in what I was arrested for. This woman was TERRIBLE.
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