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06 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
I had the pleasure of working with Jana Barnett and Tee at Barnett Gill law firm, and I couldn't be more impressed with their exceptional service and expertise. From the very first consultation, they demonstrated a deep understanding of my legal needs and provided clear, actionable advice. Jana and Tee are not only knowledgeable attorneys but also compassionate and supportive throughout the process. I highly recommend Barnett Gill law firm to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation.
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25 Apr, 2024 by Michael
I recently had the pleasure of being represented by Tom Gill in my divorce proceedings, and I must say, his professionalism and expertise exceeded all my expectations. From the very start, Tom was compassionate and understanding, listening to my concerns with great patience and providing clear, insightful advice.
Tom's mastery of family law was evident in his strategic approach to my case. He was meticulous in preparing all necessary documents, ensuring every detail was addressed to present the strongest possible argument. His negotiation skills were remarkable, allowing us to navigate through the complexities of the case effectively and reach a favorable outcome.
What truly sets Tom apart is his dedication to his clients. He was always accessible, responding promptly to my queries and keeping me informed of any developments. His support made a challenging time much more manageable.
I would highly recommend Tom Gill to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and committed divorce attorney. His professionalism and integrity are commendable, and his ability to achieve results is unparalleled. Thank you, Tom, for your exceptional service and support.
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08 Mar, 2023 by Chad
Absolute professionalism and excellence! Jana Barnett and the team at Barnett and Gill have been absolutely amazing! I have gone above and beyond the call of duty to do whatever it takes to get results! I could not give a better recommendation if you’re looking for a family law attorney! If you’re looking for the best representation around look no further!
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11 Jan, 2022 by Chris
Intelligent, concerned, honest, fare. She spent months working to provide excellent defense.
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09 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Melissa was always very responsive and is a very kind person. When we went to court, though, she was tough as nails and I thought she was a different person. I couldn't believe it. I was very satisfied with her representation of me, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing family law help.
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08 Jun, 2015 by A.e.
I have used Melissa Sosa's services three times over the past 5 years for various matters related to family law and real property. Her service has always been excellent, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in search of an honest attorney.
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20 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
I have used Melissa Sosa many times over the years, and she has never failed me. I trust her and have always been very pleased with the service I have received.
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25 Apr, 2016 by Robin
My wife and I hired Lori a couple of months ago and we were not disappointed. I have dealt with many family law attorneys in the past and my experiences were less than pleasant. Lori is the exception. She was attentive to our needs and gave personalized service. She always returned our phone calls in a timely manner and provided clear and concise advise when needed. Her office staff was also helpful and provided us with constant email updates regarding the status of our case. I could not have asked for better service.
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11 May, 2015 by Anonymous
I worked with Lori over the last few months and can say without a doubt, she is one of the most intelligent and capable lawyers I have met. She truly cares for her clients and tries to help them. She knows the legal system and can provide many options for clients. Family law is a difficult area but Lori handles it in the most professional manner I have seen.
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26 Feb, 2019 by Kim
Great lawyer,he helped us through a highly contested child custody/divorce case and always kept,"Best interest of the child "as his number one priority.He was very compassionate and helped us through trial with reasonable rates.He will totally go to bat for you and listen to your concerns and make the proper decision for your best results! Very satisfied and highly recommend Luke.Well worth checking him out!Thanks again ,Kim n Ossie
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29 Oct, 2015 by Chris
You will not find a better prepared attorney than Luke. I found him to be very polite and not afraid to litigate if your case does not resolve. He will treat you fairly and is the utmost professional. Thumbs up for Attorney Luke Mattson!
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17 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Dear Readers over a period of less than one year on a sensitive matter he then handled as an associate at Don Mcbath firm in Tampa; Luke was the primary person on my case. He was very thorough although production and fee oriented due to Don probably...Luke is smart and no doubt very very good and comfortable in court. When we dissolved our agreement with Mr. Mcbath i was put in a very hard place but Luke did take the time at no charge to followup with me and many many years later take my call give me some advise and make a curious refund of $20 to me - odd?
I has aged and become sage v. the associate I first encountered and got a good lesson from a very complicated case and me a devil of a client. I think he is now on the best path.
Realize he is thorough and that will cost but he is smart and efficient, likeable and a gentleman and a good smart business person.
Overall he should become board certified and a mediator - otherwise a very very good man and attorney - and cheap at his then rates...he was a production mill working the other side with a fever pitch. He really was good but his boss not so much and that caused him to have a lot of issues with my case matter.
Thank you Luke you deserve better.
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29 Jun, 2024 by David florian
Went Yonkers there
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08 May, 2024 by Jessica aguilar
Gracias a Christina Coello y Jaime por ayudar a mi hijo en un caso de inmigración es muy atenta y muy profesional la recomiendo mucho gracias nuevamente
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24 Apr, 2024 by Trey sheffield
24 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
This attorney will over bill and delay your case. Her general manger is her husband. She will have her husband perform work on a case such as appraise you house and/or perform comps for your home. All billed separately without the client knowing it is her husband doing the work. She will wait till the last minute to prepare for a hearing if at all. She hires her friends to do fiduciary duties for fees without informing the client of possible conflicts. Ingrid will use up retainers just during the internal case handling. When she moved she had to file paper work for each case and billed the clients for each filing even though it was her that caused the notices to be filed the client had to pay for the notice that were filed even though there forms were all the same expect for the case heading. All were billed the same amount. I would say 75% of the good reviews that are posted are from friends and employees that she either asked (friends) or told to post (employees) good reviews. Before hiring this attorney read all reviews. Do a little reasearch on the names. Some are from clients, probably the easy and quick cases. The complicated cases are the one Ingrid will stumble and drag-out for all she can. Just speak with her and you will see she really does not complete her thoughts and expects you to. Ingrid does this on purpose just so she can say you said that not her. Do you research or you will have no one to blame but yourself. I have personal knowledge of the inter-workings of this office.
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21 Feb, 2019 by Kim
Ingrid is driven,direct and a delight to work with!The lawyers at this firm Excell at all levels.Reasonable rates and reliable service.A true family atmosphere and they ALL go out of their way to help you including their support staff;) Thanks again! Kim
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31 Aug, 2017 by Tanya
Ingrid was absolutely amazing and walked me thought the process in a no nonsense way to help me divorce my "wasband" the fastest way possible. Two days after mediation I got the call at 3:25pm, I was officially free. I hope no one has to go through a divorce but if you do BLG will help make the best of it for you!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Mike patrikis
Unprofessional and terribly rude. I would never recommend, especially dealing with such sensitive situations
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11 Apr, 2024 by James
Sheila did a awesome job taking care of my divorce. I would recommend her to any of my friend who needs a Divorce Lawyer.
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16 Mar, 2024 by Robert threlkeld
I was referred to Mrs. Lee in 2023 to begin the process of filing for a divorce. During the process, she provided me with a timetable of all the events that would occur. She exceeded my expectations by going above and beyond with the filings. Her open and honest communication skills are excellent. She was direct yet up front with different scenarios that may have occurred.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Mike patrikis
Unprofessional and terribly rude. I would never recommend, especially dealing with such sensitive situations
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16 Mar, 2024 by Robert threlkeld
I was referred to Mrs. Lee in 2023 to begin the process of filing for a divorce. During the process, she provided me with a timetable of all the events that would occur. She exceeded my expectations by going above and beyond with the filings. Her open and honest communication skills are excellent. She was direct yet up front with different scenarios that may have occurred.
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22 Nov, 2023 by Marta smith
Tee was my attorney during my 4 yr long divorce case and I cannot thank her enough for everything she's done. She's thorough, timely, communicative and will absolutely fight for you! I don't know what I would of done without her. Thank you Tee for all your hard work!
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02 Jul, 2023 by Fahmi
This has, in my opinion, has to be the worst lawyer for family cases in florida.
I beat her by myself with a twelfth grade education...lol
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07 Oct, 2020 by Patrick
This lady (I refuse to call her a lawyer) should be immediately disbarred. Where do I start. 1) dishonest to a point of criminal behavior. I can’t prove that I was over billed on her legal documents but I can prove I was overbilled on phone calls. She’s so dumb that I counted the number of calls on my cell phone bill and there was less than 10 calls that she billed me for. IMPOSSIBLE!!! 2) Her legal documents were embarrassingly bad and appeared to be templates. I really think she goes on the Internet and takes legal documents off them and sells them as their own. She used the name “John Doe” Instead of my name in one of the documents in two places. 3) She was totally over matched in court. First off she was so underprepared it was embarrassing. She literally knew nothing about my case going into court and had to constantly look down at her notes. We lost every aspect of the case. I had to pay my legal fees, 100% of my ex-wife’s legal fees and had to pay even more than what they were asking for in child support. —- I am not one to complain but this was so ridiculous I had to make a formal complaint to the bar association. WHAT A JOKE!! Karen had answers for everything but never mentioned the phone call situation. The Bar Association didn’t even address the phone call situation. In their eyes it’s like it never happened. Unbelievable!!! Where do we turn to for help? It is like getting shot and robbed and having no police force to call. I literally caught her stealing!!! This lady cannot go on as a lawyer. She does irreparable harm. Do yourself a favor and make sure you get another lawyer. It is funny she has three 5 star reviews and the rest 1 star. Hmmmm.... I’ll make a bet those 5 star reviews are fake and are close friends.
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11 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Run while you can! Karen insisted on weekly $300 phone calls in which she ignored everything I told her and put words into my mouth. Later she negotiated with the opposing counsel on my behalf things that were benefiting my ex instead of me. She was not acting in my best interest at all! the only productive thing she did in my case was subpoena my ex’s 401k and even then she filed the paperwork with wrong name on it.
She filed a motion without my consent after I repeatedly asked not to file anything on my behalf without prior discussing with me. Karen will charge you outrageous fees for everything including things you never asked her to do. She literally burned $3,000 on pointless phone calls and emails which she insisted on. I fired her after realizing that she will cause more harm than good to my case.
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What a Child Support Lawyer Can Do for You
A child support lawyer specializes in legal issues related to the financial support that one parent provides to another for the upbringing of their children. These lawyers assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders, ensuring that the financial needs of the child are met, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. A child support lawyer can also represent parents in disputes over the amount of support, ensure fair calculations based on income, and handle legal proceedings if one parent fails to meet their obligations.
Whether you're seeking to establish child support, modify an existing order, or enforce payments, a child support lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights and the well-being of your child.
When Should I Hire a Child Support Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child support lawyer when you need assistance with any of the following child support matters:
- Establishing child support: If you are going through a divorce or separation and need to establish a child support order, a lawyer can help ensure that the support amount is fair and accurately calculated.
- Modifying child support orders: If there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a job loss, income change, or a child's financial needs, a lawyer can help you request a modification to the existing child support order.
- Enforcing child support payments: If the other parent has failed to make court-ordered child support payments, a lawyer can help enforce the order through legal means such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even legal action.
- Disputing child support calculations: If you believe the child support amount has been incorrectly calculated based on your income or expenses, a lawyer can help you challenge the calculation and seek a fair adjustment.
- Paternity disputes: If paternity needs to be established before child support can be ordered, a lawyer can assist with DNA testing and legal proceedings.
- Interstate child support cases: If the parents live in different states, navigating child support laws can be complex. A lawyer can help ensure the proper jurisdiction is established and that child support is enforced across state lines.
- Child support during custody disputes: If child custody and child support are being determined simultaneously, a lawyer can help ensure that both issues are resolved fairly and in the best interest of the child.
Hiring a lawyer early can help ensure that your child support case is handled effectively and that your child's financial needs are met.
What Does a Child Support Lawyer Do?
A child support lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents secure, modify, and enforce child support arrangements. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing for child support: A lawyer can help you initiate the legal process to obtain a child support order, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and deadlines are met.
- Calculating child support: A lawyer can help ensure that child support is calculated fairly based on both parents' incomes, the needs of the child, and other factors such as healthcare and education costs.
- Negotiating child support agreements: If both parents are willing to negotiate, a lawyer can help facilitate an agreement on child support outside of court, which can then be approved by a judge.
- Representing you in court: If negotiations fail or the other parent contests the child support amount, a lawyer will represent you in family court, presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Modifying support orders: A lawyer can help you file a request for modification if circumstances change, such as a loss of income or an increase in the child’s financial needs.
- Enforcing child support: If the other parent is not making court-ordered payments, a lawyer can take legal steps to enforce the order through wage garnishment, property liens, or other measures.
- Handling complex cases: In cases involving high incomes, self-employment, or complicated financial situations, a lawyer can help ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining child support.
How Are Child Support Lawyers Paid?
Child support lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child support lawyers charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location. The total cost will depend on how much time the lawyer spends on your case, including preparation, negotiations, and court appearances.
- Flat fee: For more straightforward cases, such as uncontested child support agreements or basic modifications, some lawyers may offer a flat fee that covers all services related to the case.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount of the retainer depends on the expected complexity of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers offer sliding scale fees based on income or provide pro bono (free) services in cases where clients cannot afford to pay full legal fees, especially when children’s needs are at stake.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are covered.
How Much Does a Child Support Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child support lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, whether it's contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested child support cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and the lawyer’s fees.
- Contested child support cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, especially if the case involves significant court time.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour for child support cases, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases that involve complex financial issues.
- Modification or enforcement: Fees for modifying or enforcing a child support order may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity and the need for court intervention.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Support Lawyer
Before hiring a child support lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child support cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees, or requires a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and any potential challenges you may face. -
How long will the process take?
Child support cases can take time, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last and what factors may cause delays. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
What documents should I prepare?
Ask the lawyer what financial documents and other information you should bring to help them calculate child support and build your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Support Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child support lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for family law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in family law and have successfully handled child support cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on child support matters.
- Check for certifications: Some lawyers may have certifications in family law or membership in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which can indicate their expertise in child support and family law issues.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a child support lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Income documents: Bring pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, or any other documentation of your income and the other parent’s income, as this will be used to calculate child support.
- Existing child support orders: If there are any existing child support or custody orders, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Child-related expenses: Provide documentation of your child’s medical bills, education expenses, daycare costs, and any other expenses that should be factored into the child support calculation.
- Communication with the other parent: Bring any communication between you and the other parent regarding child support, whether through emails, text messages, or written agreements.
- List of questions: Prepare a list of questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer’s fees.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your case more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
