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28 May, 2024 by Adam hoffman
Working with Jill was an exceptional experience. She was everything one could ask for in an attorney: professional, detailed oriented, and very timely when responding to any questions we had. She gracefully walked us through the entire process, and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Jill!
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26 Oct, 2023 by Jordan mcneeley
Jill is simply incredible. This was my first time speaking with a lawyer about my mother's estate and she made me feel very comfortable and at ease like I was in great hands. I was so impressed with how quickly Jill was able to get me a "Living Estate Deed" in order to avoid probate with my mother's house before she passed. She also was able to give me more advice on the rest of my mother's estate as well that I should look out for such as scammers that might call. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and kind. I will be recommending to her everyone I know who needs similar services. Thanks, Jill!
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29 Aug, 2023 by Arsalan butt
Spoke to Jen, most rude person!! Will not recommend this place to anyone!!
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28 May, 2024 by Adam hoffman
Working with Jill was an exceptional experience. She was everything one could ask for in an attorney: professional, detailed oriented, and very timely when responding to any questions we had. She gracefully walked us through the entire process, and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Jill!
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26 Oct, 2023 by Jordan mcneeley
Jill is simply incredible. This was my first time speaking with a lawyer about my mother's estate and she made me feel very comfortable and at ease like I was in great hands. I was so impressed with how quickly Jill was able to get me a "Living Estate Deed" in order to avoid probate with my mother's house before she passed. She also was able to give me more advice on the rest of my mother's estate as well that I should look out for such as scammers that might call. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and kind. I will be recommending to her everyone I know who needs similar services. Thanks, Jill!
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29 Aug, 2023 by Arsalan butt
Spoke to Jen, most rude person!! Will not recommend this place to anyone!!
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28 May, 2024 by Adam hoffman
Working with Jill was an exceptional experience. She was everything one could ask for in an attorney: professional, detailed oriented, and very timely when responding to any questions we had. She gracefully walked us through the entire process, and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Jill!
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26 Oct, 2023 by Jordan mcneeley
Jill is simply incredible. This was my first time speaking with a lawyer about my mother's estate and she made me feel very comfortable and at ease like I was in great hands. I was so impressed with how quickly Jill was able to get me a "Living Estate Deed" in order to avoid probate with my mother's house before she passed. She also was able to give me more advice on the rest of my mother's estate as well that I should look out for such as scammers that might call. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and kind. I will be recommending to her everyone I know who needs similar services. Thanks, Jill!
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29 Aug, 2023 by Arsalan butt
Spoke to Jen, most rude person!! Will not recommend this place to anyone!!
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21 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Throughout my SSDI case Mr. Neuworth didn't know how to answer questions I had and gave me incorrect information on what to do when dealing with SSA. Mr. Neuworth never provided proof that he appealed my case, which I asked him to. He later fired me as his client saying that he could not represent me because I "didn't qualify." When I asked for my records he refused to comply. It took me going to his office unannounced (after several emails) to get him to agree to give me my records, however when I first appeared he did not even know who I was. Because of Mr. Neuworth's lack of competency my SSDI case has been left in limbo and it has become extremely difficult to find other representation due to the now unusual nature of my case.
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25 Feb, 2015 by Lawrence
I've known Richard personally and worked with on many occasions. He is a great lawyer and respected throughout the legal community. The firm is top notch throughout Maryland.
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05 May, 2019 by Bigbill
I found Mr Fradkin very personal, professional and productive in collecting debts for me. Mike's legal knowledge and application was extremely effective in helping me manage my accounts receivable. I give him 5+ stars!
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02 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
Made an appointment for bankruptcy consultation last May, I showed up at my scheduled time, only to find no one expecting me! Apparently Mr. Fradkin was out to lunch and there were no other lawyers available to help me, the secretary/ paralegals were rude and insisted I was wrong despite me having a voicemail on my phone with the appointment confirmation. Aside from the condescending staff, the office is disorganized and filthy! Every desk within eyesight was cluttered with stacks of papers, files, and other stuff; with such a disorganized mess I have no idea how they keep track of anything and I definitely would never hire him after this experience!
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19 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I was charged with harassment after I placed a call to my neighbor's place of work for her her multiple crimes against me. I was referred to Mr. Sauer as being a top criminal attorney despite nothing to back up that claim. Both attorneys told me I had to sell my home and I thought they were providing me with proper advice. Soon they got involved in the rapid sale of my home to appease my neighbor. When I called the Maryland States Attorney I was informed that my home had no relationship to the case what was one phone call. I was also told I would be given one year of no contact with my neighbor. Both attys were charging me despite that fact that the other was the referring attorney. The other attorney even got a real estate agent for the house. They told me I had to put a For Sale sign in front of my home as soon as possible. The other attorney then wanted to have me move into a senior living area in the county where he l iives. They were working together. I was so horrible I cannot describe what they were putting me through. It was evident that they were very happy about the sale value of my home because they discussed it in front of me. My husband was very ill and I was his caretaker. We were married until his 2017 death after 52 years of marriage. To be thrown out of my beautiful home was a nightmare. I didn't know where to turn. I finally fired both of them.
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25 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Sauer represented me for a DUI case and an associated MVA hearing. He got me unsupervised probation with a not guilty plea at court. I also got to keep my license with no restrictions or suspensions. I feel like he saved my life. He was also one of the least expensive lawyers of the four I consulted with.
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22 Oct, 2014 by Jr
Adam Roa is a smart attorney in his field, however don't expect to receive consistent communication. He only answered some of my questions and he ignored other questions that were of concern to me. He is a control freak and if he doesn't like your answers, he will dismiss you as a client. This is not a very reassuring thing to know because when you hire a lawyer you want someone that has your back at all times. Again, he is a very fickle fellow. He will only take cases he knows he can win.
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29 Jun, 2016 by Neil
Mr. Beach has been representing my office in Workers' Compensation cases. As a healthcare provider I interact with many Workers' Compensation lawyers. Jim represents my office because he gets results. Insurance companies often try to avoid payment on healthcare bills. Mr. Beach has dong a great job of getting them to pay. He has also represented my patients in Workers' Comp and auto accident cases. I have never heard a complaints about him. I highly recommend him.
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06 Aug, 2013 by Kasey
Mr. Beach Represented me very well. He always returned my calls and was even a source of comfort when I felt like the "system" was being unfair. He has gotten my hearing in a more than timely fashion and has represented me and my case with the utmost care. I WOULD recommend him to any one of my friends or family.
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30 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
I would not recommend this attorney. I think his priorites are elsewhere, and his only focus is how quick he can get his clients to settle their case so he can make a quick profit. Very pushy when he thinks your case, and your medical treatment{s} are not going as well as he thinks they should. In other words, he is very inpatient if he thinks your case and your healing from an accident/injury is taking too long. He asked many times if i was ready to go to settlement yet, which i thought was out of character, because i always thought a lawyer was supposed to have your best interest and trust at heart. You will not find that with this particular attorney. Also, he would always ask me to refer "New" clients/friends in his direction, which i didnt deem appropriate.
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27 Oct, 2024 by Shannen cochraham
Had a debt close over $5k (Lendmark). Fradkin & Weber took me to court with a decision favoring them- as it should. I attempted to comply with the decision by completing my interrogatory ON TIME but reaching out to work out a payment plan. The paralegal I talked to (name starts with a G) told me to include the payment offer in the interrogatory. I also asked that they email me back for confirmation of receipt and whether the payment plan worked. I emailed the address given to me by the paralegal AND receptionist. I never heard back and even followed up (email and phone). Every time I called, I was left on hold for about 15-30 minutes. When G finally answered, I was met with nasty energy and replies. She claimed it was never emailed and they went ahead with pushing for bank freezes and garnishments even though I was clearly trying to pay. The only way they were able to get my bank information and my new employer was from the interrogatory! It wasn't until over a month later that I learned they rejected my payment plan and the only reason I learned this was because I called to ask why their motioning for a freeze and garnishment if I presented a payment plan (they rejected it but didn't feel the need to communicate their decision). Then G denied all the information she told me in our phone conversations and that I didn’t attempt to work with them.
Fast forward I emailed the lawyer with an offer to pay the whole debt under certain conditions and then all of a sudden, the email worked and they were able to communicate. Even in the settlement agreement sent, they tried to throw some shady wording in it. I filed a complaint with Maryland’s Attorney Grievance Commission and used all records of communication as evidence of their misconduct and malicious actions. It wasn’t until I mentioned the complaint that they were better, but I still didn’t trust them with any bank information. I made a payment directly with Lendmark because I truly believed if I made a payment to this law firm, they would have lied about receiving it.
My suggestion is to keep all documentation of communication and if you feel their conduct is unprofessional and malicious, file a complaint. The system is in their favor (the lawyer lied on his letter about dates and communication between us and they took his word over my records) but maybe someone in the MD bar will eventually have morals and old them accountable.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Jennifer barajas
Fradkin & Weber pa need to be investigated ASAP. They continue to come for me for a 10 year old loan from 2014 for the amount of $5k which I have paid back almost $20k total up to date and it is not making any sense. I took a $5k loan out in 2014 made payments on time up until I had a financial hardship in 2016. In 2017 I woke up to frozen bank accounts and a Garnishment order from the courts. First time hearing about them. Fradkin & Weber pa Never reached out prior, to try to come to an agreement to pay off the balance. From 2017 to 2018 they were garnishing my checks until I stopped working at that Job leaving a balance of $1,700. Never heard from them until 2019 when they took me back to court. I showed up to court and they did not. Never heard from them again until 2022 when I received a new garnishment order from the courts but I was no longer working at that employer. In 2023 I receive another garnishment order for almost another $7k.(wished the courts would work as hard on child support cases as they do cases like this one) They have been successfully garnishing my checks since the summer of 2023 and till this date still are. I called today requesting copies of all the payments that have been taken since the 1st garnishment and they said they send out monthly statements and will not send my request. I explained i have not received their monthly statements and even then I was still told NO and repeated that they send monthly statements. How do I not have a right to see the amount of payments that have been made by me to them? I have no issues paying back what I owe and then some but at this point i feel as they are taking full advantage of me not questioning them. But now I have tons of questions that need Answers. And from all the other reviews and reviews on the BBB site this company has no issues taking full advantage of people who don't speak up and allow it like
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07 Sep, 2023 by Danielle r
Rude! Cold hearted
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04 Sep, 2019 by Sean
If you have a worker’s comp case, please stay away from this lawyer!
I had brain injury and have severe post-concussion syndrome including depression. My first lawyer, Mr. James Nicoll was rude and made my condition worse each time I contacted him. It reached to a point that I could no longer bear it anymore. Finally, I decided to find a new counsel. I called a local law office and a lawyer in that office was nice. The lawyer said he knew Mr. Gay many years and he strongly recommended Mr. Gay to me. He praised Mr. Gay enthusiastically and said Mr. Gay is best lawyer in Baltimore. I was so delighted to hear that and switched to Mr. Gay without second thought.
It turned out to be the worst mistake. Since he took over the case, not single time I called him, he was at his office. His secretary always told me to leave a message and would let Mr. Gay call me back. But he rarely did and rarely reply my emails. It seems he is too busy to stay in his office. I was very timid to speak out for fear that I was a difficult person because I already terminated my first lawyer.
He has very limited knowledge of worker’s comp. He even thought that the accidental disability retirement would offset worker’s comp, which means he would not get paid because my retirement is more than the award. He basically stopped working on my case after I was award disability retirement in early May until I pointed to him in July that worker’s comp would offset my retirement, which means I would not get any award benefit (of course, this is extremely unfair to injured workers, I have lost 1/3 of my income in the past and will lose 1/3 in the future).
Worker’s comp stopped paying one of my medications for my headache after IME in late April. I have to use my own insurance and asked Mr. Gay to contact IWIF. He had never contacted IWIF or my treating doctor regarding this matter. As a matter of fact, he had never contacted my treating doctors regarding my treatment or medications. I have to say he had done absolutely nothing on my case. I do not know what would happen to me if I did not get the retirement. Most likely I would kill myself because I can not go back to work and this lawyer could not do anything for my case.
Worker’s comp system is extremely unfair to injured workers because any lawyer signed on would get part of the settlement even though they did absolutely nothing. The worst, you can not directly contact IWIF adjuster and everything has to go though your lawyer. When a lawyer is not responsive, it keeps you waiting and waiting. It increases your anxiety and depression.
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15 Jun, 2017 by Lisa
I was recommended by an attorney within my state to Mr. Gerald Gay regarding a prospective law suit that I'm currently pursuing. Since my damages occurred in a different state from Mr. Gay's, he took the time out of his personal schedule to find me an attorney at a reputable law firm. Mr. Gay is extremely knowledgeable, patient and helpful. Each time that I left a voicemail message, he returned my calls promptly. In addition, he offered to provide me with further advice if the outcome of the other attorney is not favorable for me. Thank you Mr. Gay!!
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17 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
I had continuous issues receiving compensation, my needs were not met in a timely fashion.
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11 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired her after a $35.oo fee consultation. She was late for the consultation. Discussing the Temporary Peace Order where I was the Respondent, I told her I had surveillance cameras that videotaped the exact interaction between my neighbor, the Petitioner, and myself where he claimed I was harassing him and that proved the very opposite. She told me to be sure to bring the taping of the encounter to the hearing.She also told me to prepare all my materials.
She never made copies of the peace order during the consultation nor did she give me any literature or cards. She held my copy of the order the entire time. She told me she would represent me for a fee of $700 and I agreed.I was to meet her by 9AM prior to the hearing. I didn't notice that she kept my one copy of the order and that I was left without anything including the location, court house, judge, etc.
The next day I discovered that she did not return the copy of the order to me after the consultation. When I desperately tried to contact her and she was totally unavailable. I called her partner, (no answer), the court houses,(closed for the day) . All I knew was that I absolutely had to be at the hearing by 9AM! And that was all I remembered. I was unbelievably upset.
That night I did my best to tape the surveillance video with a USBPort but could not play it on my computer. I am not computer knowledgeable and was up for hours. I got very little sleep. My spouse is ill but does not get picked up until after 9AM So I had to prepare both of us. after an almost sleepless night with No breakfast, no medicine. The taxi dropped us off at one court house but it was the wrong one. There they were finally able to find my name and direct me to another courthouse blocks away. We had to walk in the heat and humidity for blocks and arrived at the proper one just before 9AM. I was so upset and scared.
She was there and did not apologize. She told me she had sent an email at 8AM when we were already outside waiting for the taxi. I was completely frazzled and distraught.
During the hearing my neighbor and his neighbor witnesses made me out to be a harasser who yells and curses. The facts are just the opposite. She never really challenged them, asked them any particular questions, etc.
When I was at the stand in my lethargy I could barely remember what happened and she never prodded my memory to help me out. I did make a comment that showed my frustration with my neighbor and my lawyer said "You gave as good as you got, didn't you?" I responded positively when i it was not true. It was and always has been my neighbor who is the harasser. I have had to call the police on him for all kinds of crimes and misdemeanors. He is a bully and the other two neighbors have had the police called on them, as well. He is mad because we put no trespassing signs on our fence. She came to enjoy her day and was not prepared. Although it softened the effect her comment made me agree that this confrontation was as much my fault as my neighbor's. She made me come across as the terrible person. Had she been the lawyer I deserved this was when she should have brought out the video that would have exonerated me. This was the very video she told me to bring that I had spent hours preparing for the hearing. The judge found no harassment and closed the case in my favor, no thanks to Ms Wallace.
By the way ,she never sent that email she claimed to have sent on the morning of the hearing. She lied to me. I do not trust her and would never recommend her to anybody.
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28 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
I emailed Gary with everything that I had, he told me we can have a 30min consultation over the phone. What he did basically review whatever I knew with me for 10min and told me “nope your case won’t win and I can’t do anything for you” then charged me $150. If it was easy to understand in 10min, he could be decent enough to tell me sorry can’t do anything for you.
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27 Jan, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Bodie, is very passive as for a family law lawyer. To be honest, he was a fill-in for my lawyer that was on leave. Family law may not be his field, but I was very disappointed with his performance, for being the main Partner of his firm. He was not prepared to defend me. Therefore, I had to settle for less.
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21 Apr, 2013 by Kelsey
Mr. Dore is the representative trustee, for WF, that handled the foreclosure on my town home in Annapolis, on Tuckahoe Creek. The House was finally bought back by WF, in August, 2012, at auction. They paid 270,000 for it, although the value is listed as 150,000. It has been vacant since 2011, and it was included in my Chapt 7 BK, which was discharged two years ago. (May 2011). None months after the purchase, Mr. Dore he has still not filed the deed, to transfer ownership to WF. They have dragged this out for years. Last week, I got a letter from Mr. Dore stating they were going to start eviction proceedings, yet they know f,ull well, the house has been vacant, going on two years. (They winterized and changed locks in 2012). WF has dragged this out, for three years.
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