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14 Feb, 2022 by Edith
Ted will bill you for thinking about how he's gonna take a crap. Seriously, this guy seems more worried about how much he can get for doing nothing than how much he can earn for his work. You'll write Ted a lot of checks amd ask him a lot of questions while wasting time and money. Teddy will cash every check and you'll never get a straight answer... run.
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14 Sep, 2010 by Anonymous
I retained Mr Greene to reunite me with my son (3/15/10) for 5000.00. I informed him that time was of the essence, and he assured me he would attend to it immediately. one month later he asked for another 2800.00. He had "consultations " with an unlicensed "Dr." that he charged 500 a piece for, even though this person cant testify in court.5 1/2 months later he couldnt even bother to put in a notice of appearance, or tell me when he would rven draft a motion
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08 Nov, 2021 by Tabitha
This attorney is horrible. Please save your money and hire someone else. I wasted $4000 on this attorney, ended up firing her and having to dish out another $4000 on another attorney for my case. Melissa says she is going to do everything you want to here in the beginning to get your money and then doesn't follow through with anything she told you she was going to do. I told her I didn't want to do mediation and wanted to go before the judge instead and she said that I had to do mediation and actually initiated it and then didn't even show up for it and had someone else there pressuring me to agree to terms I was not happy with. She also made me look bad in front of the judge because she never turned in my financial affidavit like she was suppose to do. Whenever you call her office you are not able to speak to her and you will get a return call 3 days later. She does not make you feel like your case is important and she never once called me to update me on my case. I always had to call her to find out what was going on. I was fighting for custody against a parent with a domestic violence history and she told me that 4 years ago was too long ago to use against him....like What??? And then guess what......he was arrested for the same thing a month ago. She actually makes you feel like she is not on your side. I told her over and over again that I wanted to request that the father to pay the attorney fees because I couldn't afford it and she slipped it into the mediation paperwork saying each party will pay for their own attorney. She also didn't even request child support for me. I have to give up my child to a stranger 3 times a week and she doesn't even ask for child support that I requested. If you are going through a custody battle please do yourself a favor and do not hire this attorney. You will lose!
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09 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
He was my first attorney at Dan Newlins firm. Absolutely horrible. I often wondered if he was representing me or the defendant that caused a major accident that severly hurt my daughter and I..surprised to see he left Dan Newlins firm. He fits in so well with the incompetents and poor representation I am still subject to at that office. If u want to lose ur case go with one of these Dan Newlin/Morgan & Morgan attys. There's a reason there are billboards and commercials all over Orlando..if any of them were good attorneys that wouldn't need to pay people to try to get them business. Stay away from anyone in these 2 firms.
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01 May, 2019 by Brett alexander
Can not recommend Paul SanGiovanni. This man did little if anything to help me in my final Mediation. Pauls Presentation to the Mediator was not accurate at all. I have sent Paul an email after the close of case, and called several times no response.
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03 Feb, 2024 by Aerdream
not recommended this lawyer to anyone.. poor knowledge about law firm. money hunter and not doing anything
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07 Feb, 2018 by Chris
This woman represented me for an accident I had in 2014. I got a lousy offer from the at fault party's insurance adjuster, likely because Ms. Garcia has a reputation in the industry of being a lazy attorney and poor litigator. She wound up filing suit on my behalf. I was deposed by opposing counsel but Ms. Garcia didn't depose the man who hit me. She didnt bother. Opposing counsel required I get an independent examination. Ms. Garcia should have had a videographer go with me. She was too lazy and unfamiliar with civil procedure to arrange one. It would have been an expense and she would have had to review it and she wad too lazy. Finally, she told me she could settle my case for $6k, that opposing counsel had offered SIX thousand. I agreed to take it. Then she said opposing counsel told her $5k. I asked about the $6k and Ms. Garcia told me opposing counsel denied offering $6k. I asked her if she got it in writing and she said no. Can you believe that? I could have refused it. I hadn't signed a release and we could have kept litigating. The next step would have been mediation. I didn't trust Ms. Garcia to litigate properly or with confidence. Indeed I was afraid she would perform so poorly opposing counsel would withdraw the $5k offer! So I took it. This woman does the MINIMUM. No effort. Avoid her. She's useless.
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30 Dec, 2008 by Anonymous
After sitting on my automobile case for 13 months, he responded by resigning from my case. Rarely responded to my fax, email, phone inquiries about the case. Very unprofessional, lazy, and uncommunicative. I now owed several thousands in medical bills and still in pain.
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10 Apr, 2013 by Manabouttown
He does none of his own work research and he doesnt know his way around a courtroom. I really dont know how this person is an attorney. One of the worst I have encountered. I was injured in a car accident with a crash from behind and he managed to have me sued by the defendant and now I owe the person that crashed into me thousands of dollars. When there was a hearing on this matter he told me not to show up thathe was there to represent me. Yeah represent me into the poorhouse. How in the world does that happen.
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10 Feb, 2024 by Richard
Unprofessional conduct exhibited by Quinton J. Sheer, Esq., during our telephone conversation earlier, February 9, 2024. I found his behavior to be highly inappropriate and disrespectful.During our conversation, Quinton J. Sheer repeatedly hung up the phone call on three separate occasions. Each time he called back, he attempted to dismiss the issue by falsely claiming that the calls had dropped, using very sarcastic language. This behavior was not only unbecoming of a legal professional but also entirely unacceptable in any professional setting.
I must express my disappointment and frustration with
Quinton J. Sheer lack of professionalism and courtesy. As a client, I expect to be treated with respect and consideration, regardless of the circumstances. Quinton J. Sheer conduct fell far short of these expectations, and it reflects poorly on both him and the firm he represents.
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29 Mar, 2015 by Charles
Not aggressive at all. Missed many chances to show the other side was not telling the truth. Did not listen to anything I told him about the case. I never got copies of all the paperwork he filed in my case. I would have done a better job presenting my case myself.
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18 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Beware!!! Signed a contract with Mr. Carpenter in 2022 for an accident spoke with him several times he spoke so well of what we could get, several weeks later he told me the other party did not have very good insurance I did 90% of the work sent him all kinds of paperwork that he had asked for and he did nothing with it still waiting on a small amount of money that he has an escrow to be returned to me !!
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30 Dec, 2014 by Gary
Used in case against Disney. Had one mistrial due to lack of responsiveness and/or preparedness. One juror even posted that seemed like they got file two weeks prior. Made numerous promises going into second trial all of which were broken. As a retired NY trial attorney of 23 years, never saw a trial attorney so unprepared.
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07 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
This attorney takes days to return calls and emails. He then will give you a piece of information to hold you off only until you need to follow back up with him again. He miscalculated info given to court, then filed motion to correct in turn was denied. It almost feels as if you have to do some digging for your own case. He failed to give me options leaving me to assume what I was faced with was my only choice. I felt like he did not fight my case; too laid back with lack professionalism. I had to plead for certain documents be forwarded to me plead for him to contact me to instruct me after a hearing. I was awaiting almost 2mos for a final judgement and during that time I felt like I was leaving msgs begging for a return call, text or email. He finally submitted and closed out case without any further instruction or regards.
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18 May, 2010 by Mark
Admitted to purposely withholding / hiding fact that the firm was involved in a embezzlement investigation (by a former employee) with local law enforcement while soliciting my representation. When confronted after discovering this fact, I was told "only important clients were informed."
Tara did not fully understand the requirements for disqualifying an opposing attorney, who previously represented me, and her arguments were summarily rejected in a hearing. I felt like the judge was lecturing us like elementary school children that did not know the obvious difference between right and wrong. Meanwhile I was charged thousands of dollars for this futile litigation, which was a distraction from the primary issue of a tenant breaking a lease.
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15 May, 2024 by Mathews irish
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16 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
La Lic.Lorena Kcomt no la recomiendo, no tiene ética profesional. No es una mujer preparada para asumir ningún caso criminal. No contesta email ni llamadas yo estuve dos meses tratando de comunicarme con ella y nunca pude. La lic. Lorena Kcomt es una ordinaria deberÃan de quitarla el diploma. Les dejo saber que es una irresponsable no merece estar bajo ninguna firma de abogados. Es lamentable que estas personas las tienen trabajando para el condado Orange country. Ha sido la peor pesadilla en tenerla en una corte para defender a las personas con necesidad.
I don't recommend Lic. Lorena Kcomt, she has no professional ethics. She is not a woman prepared to take on any criminal case. She doesn't answer emails or calls. I was trying to communicate with her for two months and I never could. The lic. Lorena Kcomt is an ordinary, they should take away her diploma. I let you know that she is irresponsible, she doesn't deserve to be under any law firm. It is unfortunate that these people have them working for Orange Country County. It has been the worst nightmare to have her in a court to defend people in need.
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30 Oct, 2022 by Kayla
He represented someone that wasn't competent proof review , the Dr Alan Berns, yet another fraudster stated in his report that was not competent to stand trial, Stated needed medical care 24 /7 Plus the So Call Judge Renee Roche* was also aware the person was found by 2 dr incompetent to stand trial. Mr Hooper did not submit and witness or any dr reports So if anyone out there that has and one of the people on any part of your case reach out and report them the the medical board, and the Legal system they do not need to be able to practice anywhere We have legal documents showing they were never present, and A call to the judge Ms Roche stated do not have anyone contact her . So in other words the did not do their legal ethical part of their job , So they just sweep this under the rug Wake up people these people are human to just because you want to help a fellow buddy out, is it worth a chance to throw it all away to help a friend
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30 May, 2024 by Dana
Absolutely terrible lawyer. I would never recommend her to anyone, not even to my enemy! Extremely biased lawyer protecting unlicensed criminals. She didn't read all my complaints nor did she look all the overwhelming evidences yet she decided to give to a criminal a free pass. Stay away from this extremely biased lawyer.
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15 May, 2024 by Mathews irish
05 Sep, 2014 by Felon convicted by his own lawyer
As a 1st offender, this attorney told me he could get my felony charge, reduced to a misdemeanor. Instead, he convinced me (stupid me for trusting this guy) that it was in my best interest to plead, NOLO to the charges. He told me a felony charge would not hold me back...shortly after the case ended, I was laid off. I spend 2 years unemployed, because felons do not get hired. I lost my home, my car and much more...at the end of the day, I feel like my case was used to give the Prosecutor a positive stat on thire record, and a favor for Hugo for a future case. Using Hugo and being convinced by him to accept, what he thought was in my "best" interest has ruined my life for the time being. 4 years later, I am still struggling in every aspect of my life. Do not agree to plead NOLO...what kind of lawyer advises and assures a client that felony charge will not have a negative impact on EVERYTHING...Thanks HUGO!
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17 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
I used 5 attorneys over the years for various reasons. Debra is the worst attorney I have ever hired by far!!! She did such a poor job on my case that I finally fired her. Lost most of the money I had to put down to retain her. My experience with her left such a bad taste in my mouth, once I saw she was back in Orlando…I had to post this. Would strongly recommend not using her...unless you like bad representation, no action, poor communication, and throwing your money away!!!
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22 Feb, 2017 by Dee
Alicia Virginio was given to us as the prosecutor in a criminal case where our daughter was beaten and abused; she was so awful, filed the charges incorrectly, made a deal with prosecutor; which we were totally against had the Judge changed twice in 19 months so she and prosecuter could get their light sentence of 2 years; she went on her cocaine bing trip within the week of the criminal trial and should have been fired years ago but Ashton let them all stay. Now she needs to lose her license and never practice law again, she was unprofessional, unethical, could care less about our daughter.
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08 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Herron worked with me on my bankrupcy. My case worked out ok but i could never get him to return calls or answer questions. His staff was a little better, but i got the feeling they had better things to do than take my calls. On top of that it was pretty expensive for the level of service I received.
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01 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
This is one of the worst attorneys you can hire. So unorganized and unprepared it’s ridiculous! She’s been working as an attorney for a long time and might have the experience but she definitely needs to retire. When she represents you in court she often stumbles over her words and isn’t prepared in any way for your fight. If your willing to waste your money go right ahead but if your looking for someone to actually fight your battle, find another attorney!
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15 May, 2024 by Mathews irish
03 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Several years ago I hired Mr. Garcia to represent me in court on a child support and alimony case and he did not do anything to help me.
Unfortunately at the time I was not aware of this rating service.
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16 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
I have used her for a civil case and asked her for something specific as request for a move to another jurisdiction. The case ended up being tried in the state of Florida when it should have been in another state. Because of that, I had lost the case when in fact, it should have been brought to the proper state as I had nothing to do with the state of Florida. I have no residence nor ties to the state.
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24 May, 2013 by Fire you
Deliberatly forced a non approval for my license application due to the department's fault.
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01 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
There are several reasons I do not recommend Sarah Arnold, Esq. 1. In talking with her she stated to me that she could tell that my child's father was lying. 2. As I was walking out of her office she told me that she could tell that I was a good mother. 3. In her report she wrote the exact opposite. 4. In Sarah Arnold's opening remarks to me before I even had a chance to start talking, she made several statements one of which was "I get so annoyed at people who complain about abuse. Abuse doesn't even exist." 5. When I tried to submit proof she demonstrated indifference in that she took a small amount, but wouldn't even consider allowing me to submit it all. And it wasn't like i was trying to dump a trunk load amount on her.
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