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23 Sep, 2024 by Deep devine
Horrible experience won’t even begin
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16 Sep, 2024 by Matthew johnson
This Lawyer and his firm are the epitome of a "sleeze bag" lawyer. He will charge you for every thing you could think of while your case sits stagnant for two years. Never accomplishing anything, unprepared, and will have minimal contact with u. They demand additional fees while double charging you for miscellaneous and frivolous charges. Please do not hire this lawyer as you will be financially destroyed, never see your day in court, and very disappointed in his performance and extreme billing practices.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Joe brown
23 Sep, 2024 by Deep devine
Horrible experience won’t even begin
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16 Sep, 2024 by Matthew johnson
This Lawyer and his firm are the epitome of a "sleeze bag" lawyer. He will charge you for every thing you could think of while your case sits stagnant for two years. Never accomplishing anything, unprepared, and will have minimal contact with u. They demand additional fees while double charging you for miscellaneous and frivolous charges. Please do not hire this lawyer as you will be financially destroyed, never see your day in court, and very disappointed in his performance and extreme billing practices.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Joe brown
12 Sep, 2020 by Joe
Going into a custody case, as a father, you don't expect much, due to the misconception that mothers always get custody. Lynn went above and beyond on my case, from the time of our initial consultation through after our case was complete. He answered all of my questions within a matter of hours. He was attentive to all information that was provided and ensured that the judge was able to see that I was the more fit parent. Lynn continued to look out for the best interest of my son, throughout the entirety of my case. His paralegal, Toni, was also a pleasure to work with throughout everything.
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01 Feb, 2017 by Tobbie
Mr. Libersky and everyone in his office always took the time to answer my questions, no matter how many time I asked the question. They walked me through the entire process of my divorce, they were very professional, and the fees were reasonable.
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30 Jan, 2017 by Tim
After meeting with several attorneys, I knew Lynn was the attorney for my case. He and his staff care very much about each case and work not only in your best interest but in the best interest for your whole situation for the long term. He and his staff have decades of experience and it shows. He handled my case with a very difficult opposing side who has been more interesting in mud-slinging than doing what's best for the situation. He was able to get a very good resolution in my case. He and his staff showed abundant care and knowledge about my case. There was never an issue contacting him or his staff and communication was quickly returned. In legal cases, emotions can run high. He and his staff not only help you manage that but also will tell you the truth (which may not always be what you want to hear, but it will be what you need to hear). If you want an attorney with integrity, respect, and who will fight for you; then Lynn, Nita, and Toni are the team you want to have on your side.
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18 Apr, 2020 by Carlos delbrey
works hard and helped us
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19 Jan, 2020 by Fileza hairston harden
The Attorney didn't really address my Dad's needs nor an alternative of help.
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04 Feb, 2019 by Lorraine valetta
Wonderful and very helpful
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26 Aug, 2024 by Tyreese hunt
Ms Chelsea roseman did the most exceptional job she worked very hard and always made sure I was in the loop always responded to emails and made sure I was up to date with anything that was going on I was with her for over a year and she has been by far the best legal counsel I have ever aquired thank you so much for how easy you made this very stressful even in my life
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23 Jul, 2024 by Victoria loveless
This place is a joke. My case got passed off to three different lawyers from them “no longer being with our firm” and just found out today that the paralegal on my case is also “not with the firm”. I’m not sure why they can’t keep people there but somehow they have drained my entire $5,000 trust and I have absolutely nothing to show for it. I was given bad info and misled by 2 of the lawyers, 1 who also showed up to my court date late and giving me an attitude as is I wasn’t paying him to be there. Terrible experience, getting a lawyer did absolutely nothing for me. I wish I had read the reviews and spent my money elsewhere.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Mandiidel
0/5 START
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE- Unprofessional and Incompetent Service
I am extremely disappointed with the service I received from this attorney. My experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the outset, it was clear that professionalism and competence were not priorities for this attorney. I wish I could find these reviews before signing a contract with these people.
First, communication was abysmal. Despite numerous attempts to get clear and advanced updates on my case, my calls and emails were often ignored or answered with a vague and unhelpful response. The LACK OF TRANSPARENCY and accountability was incredibly frustrating and left me in the dark for 7 months.
Additionally, the first attorney (I wasn't aware was someone different from Mr. Barina) seemed completely disorganized and unprepared. 5+ months later after I signed a contract with the attorney, I found out that the attorney running my case was no longer working in the office and whoever would be in charge of my case needed time to catch up on the case. Important deadlines were missed, and crucial documents were incorrectly filed. Their blatant disregard for detail and lack of diligence was appalling and severely jeopardized the outcome of my case.
Overall, Bobby Dale Barina's office provided the worst legal service I ever experienced. Their unprofessionalism, incompetence, and lack of basic communication skills made an already stressful situation infinitely worse and incomplete. Hours before I got on a plane for military purposes, I found out that they were unwilling to represent me for my case due "absence of jurisdiction." Information that, they probably knew, for a long time ago and they held on shared with me. 7 months after I am in the same place where I started with the case, with $5,000 less in my bank account, and waiting to finish with my military obligations to go back to the States and restart the process due to their hiding of information. I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE ANYONE CONSIDERING THIS FIRM TO LOOK ELSEWHERE FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
P.S. Incredibly diligent in replying to a bad review and remembering a client. For future reference, next time I suggest providing straightforward and consistent information from the beginning. This will ensure that new clients have clear and realistic expectations. This is crucial for foresting trust and confidence between both parties. CLEARLY, you didn't complete the task. As a result, of your performance, it hurts my trust in your competence and services.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Tyreese hunt
Ms Chelsea roseman did the most exceptional job she worked very hard and always made sure I was in the loop always responded to emails and made sure I was up to date with anything that was going on I was with her for over a year and she has been by far the best legal counsel I have ever aquired thank you so much for how easy you made this very stressful even in my life
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23 Jul, 2024 by Victoria loveless
This place is a joke. My case got passed off to three different lawyers from them “no longer being with our firm” and just found out today that the paralegal on my case is also “not with the firm”. I’m not sure why they can’t keep people there but somehow they have drained my entire $5,000 trust and I have absolutely nothing to show for it. I was given bad info and misled by 2 of the lawyers, 1 who also showed up to my court date late and giving me an attitude as is I wasn’t paying him to be there. Terrible experience, getting a lawyer did absolutely nothing for me. I wish I had read the reviews and spent my money elsewhere.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Mandiidel
0/5 START
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE- Unprofessional and Incompetent Service
I am extremely disappointed with the service I received from this attorney. My experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the outset, it was clear that professionalism and competence were not priorities for this attorney. I wish I could find these reviews before signing a contract with these people.
First, communication was abysmal. Despite numerous attempts to get clear and advanced updates on my case, my calls and emails were often ignored or answered with a vague and unhelpful response. The LACK OF TRANSPARENCY and accountability was incredibly frustrating and left me in the dark for 7 months.
Additionally, the first attorney (I wasn't aware was someone different from Mr. Barina) seemed completely disorganized and unprepared. 5+ months later after I signed a contract with the attorney, I found out that the attorney running my case was no longer working in the office and whoever would be in charge of my case needed time to catch up on the case. Important deadlines were missed, and crucial documents were incorrectly filed. Their blatant disregard for detail and lack of diligence was appalling and severely jeopardized the outcome of my case.
Overall, Bobby Dale Barina's office provided the worst legal service I ever experienced. Their unprofessionalism, incompetence, and lack of basic communication skills made an already stressful situation infinitely worse and incomplete. Hours before I got on a plane for military purposes, I found out that they were unwilling to represent me for my case due "absence of jurisdiction." Information that, they probably knew, for a long time ago and they held on shared with me. 7 months after I am in the same place where I started with the case, with $5,000 less in my bank account, and waiting to finish with my military obligations to go back to the States and restart the process due to their hiding of information. I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE ANYONE CONSIDERING THIS FIRM TO LOOK ELSEWHERE FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
P.S. Incredibly diligent in replying to a bad review and remembering a client. For future reference, next time I suggest providing straightforward and consistent information from the beginning. This will ensure that new clients have clear and realistic expectations. This is crucial for foresting trust and confidence between both parties. CLEARLY, you didn't complete the task. As a result, of your performance, it hurts my trust in your competence and services.
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23 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Need to be investigated asap.And client Myrtle Clemson So called niece.My love one's we're taking the advantage of . Because of my past.My farther signiture should be exspamed And his sister Myrtle Titta Anderson
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18 Apr, 2020 by Carlos delbrey
works hard and helped us
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19 Jan, 2020 by Fileza hairston harden
The Attorney didn't really address my Dad's needs nor an alternative of help.
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06 Oct, 2024 by Butch
Horrible attorney, lazy and a liar. I hired James M. Whorley for my daughter’s child custody case. Upon our first consultation I paid his consultation fee and my daughter and I provided all the facts pertaining to the case. He stated the only way to handle the case was with a jury trial and agreed he would represent my daughter for a flat fee of $30,000 dollars with $15,000 paid down and the remainder $15,000 paid before trial. I paid the initial $15,000 dollars. He failed to answer or return calls on numerous occasions, my daughter was often told they were busy with a new client intake and couldn’t come to the phone. He failed to properly represent her to the best of his ability and continuously was afraid to stand up to the court on clear violation by the court under Texas Family Law. He continuously violated client attorney privilege, failed to file motions and subpoenas, and was always late to court. He also confirmed deals without clients consent and knowledge. He Demanded additional fees (or early payment?) stating it was taking more time than he could spend without additional fees (or early payment?) and that he made $400.00 dollars per hour and would withdraw from the case if it wasn’t paid. An additional payment (or early payment?) was made by my daughter for $5,000 yet he filed a motion to withdraw telling my daughter he no longer had time to spend on her case due to his eyesight, secretary in hospital with cancer, yet Whorley continued to take on additional clients. He Stated we could file a complaint with the bar association for he had 40 (30??) years experience practicing law. He failed to return any monies paid to him. A certified letter return receipt was mailed to him with statement of facts and pending intent to file suit which he refused to accept and was returned to sender. He runs a one man office without the resources to properly handle a case and will not challenge the judge even knowing the judge violated Texas and Federal Law, he represents himself rather than his client and don’t expect to see him unless it is the day before court or the morning of court and expect him to be unprepared for hearings. Refused to file a Writ of Mandamus even though there were clear violations of law and stated he had to practice law here and was a friend of the judge.
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28 Jul, 2022 by Paul
-5 Stars. James Whorley was my Divorce Lawyer. When I first discussed the case with him he gave me me his cell phone number and I felt comfortable with him.Come to find out he would never answer any of my calls or voice mails emails or text. If I left a message on their office voice mail no response. But when they wanted money. They would call nonstop.My ex-wife did so much harm to me.So how did she end up with $65,000 worth of Amish furniture about $80,000 worth of art. And I was awarded some art how. How did Jim just get me three paintings hight one with $900.00and not the $20,000 one? And the money from the house we sold in Ca? How was she able to keep my $25,000 in tools my sons gifts he gave me over the last 12 years my bible collection worth $7,000. Anytime we had to appear in court Jim was always late. I would call his office and the office would say he's proberly talking-to other lawyers.Why is he talking to anybody and not discussing the case with me. Im the one paying him $400 an hour. During court the last of the divorce. Jim was contacted by her lawyer that they wanted 2 credit accounts but Jim never did tell me. So he begged The Judge to het us get them by 5pm that day. She said no because we had plenty of time to get them.He never did say we dropped the ball and I'm sorry. I am very disabled. When I was in the hospital a few times and I would call his office and tell then I was in the hospital and they said it was fishy. And wanted the hospital to send the a letter.Her lawyer in the closing said I should go a foodbank if I needed food and she should not have to give support. She lied big time and got a restaining order. I called the local police to help me get some clothes and my credit cards. She came out and had a fit. Well they arrested me. How I dont know.Jim told the Judge that he would have it dropped. Well that's not what he did and I did a year probation because getting it dropped would have not made him anymore more money. Of course he charged me $1,500.00 to take the plea deal deal. Total cost was about $10,000. I know Jim would say but you got the house. Yes but if she would have put in up for sale in the first 30 days I would have had to give to her because the equity was only about $20,000 and with closing cost and realtors fees I would have had to pay to sell the house. So we sued her to sell the house. Well, a month before that. She took me to court say I was driving around the house. Well, It was not my truck. Not the color not the model. Well Jim charged me $1,500.00 to defend me. How come he didn't ask the court to make her pay it since it was a lie? Well, when we sued her the Judge to sell the house the Judge and if we wanted jail time? Jim said no I talked to her and she is good. WHAT? That was not Jims call to make it was mine. She destroyed my life and Jim gives her a pass. I can't tell you how upset I was.Well my ex-wife wrote him an excellent review before the truck court case. when the house was finally sold I had to pay $3709.00 in taxes to the new buyer. Well she got a refund check and I was owed that money so I called Jim and his office for 7 months to get this taken care of. Jim finally responded to it at 7:30 am one morning and said he will send out a demand letter. Well I called his office for 5 weeks and the said the would talk to him 5 weeks??? Finally his office sent out the demand letter because ehe never did.Well no follow up at all. I finally had to contact her lawyer and get half.My ex wife wrote a review Jim and said he's an excellent lawyer and a kind man. What was he doing talking to her when Well he is either an horrible divorce lawyer or she flirted with him or she paid him because he was on her side the whole time.I founds still has my service dog that she said died. Did Jim confirm that? No he did not. I do no recommend Jim Whorley as a divorce lawyer. If you want to loose everything hire Jim.
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24 Sep, 2019 by Sherrie
Mr Whorley has represented me several times over the last 3 years. Each time he has been levelheaded and quick thinking. He has a brilliant mind and can think outside the box. In addition, I can see that he is well loved by the staff at the courthouse and respected by other attorneys, which speaks volumes about his character and reputation. I highly recommend Mr Whorley.
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27 Nov, 2018 by Paul
Barbara Young and her team are fabulous. They are caring and compassionate as well as tops in her field of law. I highly recommend Mrs. Young for any of your family law needs.
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23 Sep, 2018 by Jennifer
I have hired Barbara 3 times for modifications to my custody with my son’s father. She has always been the utmost professional. She is strategic and highly intelligent. She has integrity and will always be honest with you and with the court. While she may be more expensive than some attorneys in the area, she is worth every dime. I hired a less expensive attorney for my original custody fight & regretted it. I would have come out cheaper in the end had I hired Barbara from the beginning. I can’t sing her praises enough! I highly recommend her. You won’t regret hiring her!
Her staff is also always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
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21 Sep, 2018 by Antonio
I was completely bewildered at the thought of divorcing I love my family. However, since my divorce was unavoidable and Young & Libersky was the right place for me.
They were consummate professionals and explained everything until I understood. They took care of me and my interest very well.
I would recommend anyone Y&L without reservations to anyone who needs a divorce attorney. As a matter of fact I already have.
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16 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
He calls only between midnight or 3 am and expects responses.. 10 out of 10, do not recommend to any party in need of legal assistance.
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22 Jun, 2015 by Randell
Miss McLaughlin represented me in my divorce case back in 2010. The law firm that she works for cost me alot of money. I went back to them to try and get it rectified but they said there was nothing that they can do. I got another lawyer from Killeen to correct the mistacks that she made. My new lawyer corrected part of the mess up ,but I'm still fighting DFAS for the return of my money that my exwife was over payed for 4 years.
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11 Aug, 2016 by Olen
Took our retainer $2500 and submitted 2 documents to the courts. Did not hear anything from him in 3 months. I've called his firm for 6 months attempting to ask what was going on with our case. NEVER answered or returned my calls. NEVER sent a contract statment or a billing statement. I finally wrote a letter of termination. I've called to ask for refund of monies and still won't take my calls. Totally unprofessional. Would NOT recommend him. Since then I have hired a professional lawyer.
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05 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Brischke only for him to take my case on and do nothing for 30 days! Once I asked when it would be filed
he was offended and to only quit my case the following week.Not only did he not have the gall to call and tell me he mailed it so he wasted ANOTHER week! If you have a family member die you do not need the added stress from a lawyer too. I would not recommend him to no one!
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25 Oct, 2018 by Blues kitchen
What should have been a fairly simple process became what seemed like a never-ending nightmare when Ms. Ash lost one of the documents and took an additional TEN MONTHS to complete the transaction. We were promised that she would track the person down, would go to wherever they were to get the signature, etc., etc., then pressured us to find the contact the person and have them contact her. We were told that fees would be waived then had to pay more before we were able to get the document. Then we had to take it to the County Clerk and file it ourselves. She and her husband are Primera Insurance and Financial Planning representatives. We, unfortunately, have learned their attitude and business dealings support unkind comments that lawyers are "blood-sucking scavengers" and "are good deep down … about six feet". Disappointed is an understatement.
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