Best Foreclosure lawyers in Florida

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Michael Anthony Faro

1801 N. Sarno Road, Suite 01, Melbourne, FL

Business Foreclosure Litigation +3

3.5/5

3.5

2 Reviews

15 Oct, 2020 by Ryan

Had someone fraud me and I won in court. Was looking for him to help enforce judgement and collection. Felt confident after talking with and hiring him but then never heard from them again unless I constantly e-mailed. Never recovered anything. I think all they did was file one document with the county and send a letter to her job. He said he helped people file bankruptcy all the time and knew how to recover from them, but maybe he's just there to protect them. I don't know. Having a hard time trusting lawyers to handle my case after this.

26 Feb, 2020 by Jeffrey

This was my first time filing bankruptcy with simple consumer debt. Upon walking in, Mr. Faro first starts out with an interview to get an idea of where your money is now and what assets you may have. Honesty helps at this point since some people may think they do have valuables to actually find out at Auction they would not sell for much. So we studied the possessions, I have, and found out most would sell for far less than guessed. Mr. Faro also covered any other investments, businesses, stocks, etc. All of this is important to a case filing with the trustee who needs to know if you may have any assets which could either help pay the debts or not. Then after the 1st meeting which happens on your first walk-in mentioned above, the attorney will usually start the document signing process and explain, in detail, what each page means. Ask any question, make any statement and be open-minded since Mr. Faro does an excellent job with compassion toward most walks of life. After those 2 meetings listed above, there are 2 online exams, at least for me, to complete which are very simplistic. Just make sure to read it all before they give the quiz at the end of each exam. The first exam is about how you spend money on a monthly basis and understanding a budget so you can forecast the future of your finances. The second exam, which you can take later, is more about the basics of daily living and how often consumers need to pinch a penny or rather, learn conservative ethics about spending. The quiz has 2 trick questions with 8 other ones and it is all multiple choice. Upon completion, you will get 2 forms to print and safekeep. The first exam quiz is either win/lose based upon learning the information given. The second exam quiz, is graded between a score of 1-10 with ten being perfect. Just read all the information presented. It is also easier & faster to complete the 2 exams with a large tablet, laptop and best with a desktop. In addition, these exams can be taken within the first week of seeing Mr. Faro to expedite the process. The bankruptcy procedures are mostly done over the internet from home or anywhere there is access. So make sure you know how to scan, download and email documents to the secretary. By doing this, the workload is reduced by half thereby drastically reducing pesky paper trails and getting your case done, FAST. At this point, a trustee meeting is set which you must attend in court usually in Orlando or local in some cases. This part is usually quick and straightforward. Swear by oath, then answer the trustee's yes/no questions and listen carefully. Mr. Faro attends with the client in court. I waited in court for my turn to talk to the trustee, and was done in about 6-7 minutes. The final part of bankruptcy is waiting for the Discharge Agreement to arrive in the mail. If you followed everything mentioned by Mr. Faro, all you do is wait a couple months for the document. Keep in mind, honesty, with Mr. Faro, about assets or anything of potential debt value to whomever you owe is essential to winning a bankruptcy. --- My case is personalized. Any case could be different than said here. --- Overall, for value, performance and reliability, Mr. Faro explained everything I could think of. He even reminds you of odd things, most may never have heard of. They work with you as long as you work with them - honesty, integrity & swiftness as the key. 10/10

Robert Russell McDaniel II

103 N DeVilliers Street, Pensacola, FL

Estate Planning Foreclosure Probate +3

3.5/5

3.5

2 Reviews

28 Dec, 2020 by Robert

Mr. McDaniel and his staff were very courteous, professional, informative, and efficient. We had to go to him after a different lawyer took 2 months to provide drafts for our Wills - and still couldn't get the information correct. Mr. McDaniel's firm was able to complete it in 1 week. He also explained why certain information couldn't be put in the Will, along with how to list itemized things to individuals to be attached to the Will. It relieved much stress caused by the other lawyer. He also explained a lot of the terms not understood. We really do appreciate him.

14 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous

Attorney was great in notifying me of actions taken and presenting a similar case and reasons I should be satisfied with actions I had already taken. After I paid a retaining fee we agreed that it would be a rough battle but he was willing to go to court. Some time later he decided it would be unethical for him to pursue the civil case since there was a very slight chance, according to him, that I would win. Now I must start over and search for another attorney and dish out more money than planned.

Michael Slick

200 Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach, FL

Business Foreclosure Real Estate +3

+1 (386) 868-4016

3.5/5

3.5

38 Reviews

22 Jul, 2024 by Tammy starkey

Wish I could leave 0 stars. Felt totally disrespected. He wouldn't let me speak whole sentences. So sad.

12 Jul, 2024 by Andrea dion

Michael is a wonderful,caring attorney.

27 Jun, 2024 by Avalonair inc

A man of few words,but got the job done, very satisfied.

Lindsey Ann Savastano

100 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bankruptcy Foreclosure +2

3.5/5

3.5

11 Reviews

26 Oct, 2023 by Thomas malmberg

The absolute worst unaccountable talk talk people who lost one million of the estate by being absolutely clueless, slow, ignorant self-satisfied little things. An estate cannot take nearly 4 years to clear. Your relatives need a life and not this company.

14 Sep, 2022 by Ron lee

Impeccable firm.

24 Jun, 2022 by John leeheart

Been here for years now, the building and location are great!

Samuel Hy Silverglate

100 W Cypress Creek Rd Ste 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Consumer Protection Foreclosure Insurance +3

3.5/5

3.5

11 Reviews

26 Oct, 2023 by Thomas malmberg

14 Sep, 2022 by Ron lee

Impeccable firm.

24 Jun, 2022 by John leeheart

Been here for years now, the building and location are great!

Andrew Fulton IV

1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 1000, West Palm Beach, FL

Foreclosure Real Estate +2

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

27 Mar, 2019 by Bryan

Had a $400 credit on my account, they wanted more retainer. I requested that we wait until next action, because I suspect the case might be dead, and we had satisfied the court to that point. they agreed...a few months later I got a notice from the court that they withdrew from my case with no communication. To add insult to injury, they charged me $415 to withdraw as my attorney citing no more retainer fees. My experience is this firm, in particular Andrew Fulton don't communicate well and the most important part of an attorney/client relationship. Keep looking.

06 Jul, 2018 by Bob

Mr. Fulton did excellent work to represent me, kept me updated in a timely manner. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. I would highly recommend him for related work!

30 Jun, 2018 by Michelle

Compassionate, ethical and creative. Andrew really listened to what I had to say and came up with a creative solution that fit my needs and budget.

Kathy L Houston

15321 S. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 205, Palmetto Bay, FL

Business Debt Settlement Estate Planning +2 +5

3.4/5

5.0

1 Reviews

3.0

4 Reviews

31 Aug, 2024 by Yaimi diaz

Tengo q poner una estrella para poder calificar este señor porq el no es abogado es un estafador q solo te te contesta el teléfono 📞 cuando va a recoger el depósito luego de hacerlo no te contesta mas . Cada persona q le dice el nombre de este abogado me decían es lo mas malo q existe. Créanme que es la verdad y la realidad. Lo barato sale caro .

10 Jun, 2024 by Raquel ramos

WARNING WARNING THIS GUY IS A SCAM ARTIST. He will take ur deposit and do nothing and drop your case just so he can take your money. He will never answer your phone calls again. He will talk to you in the beginning as if he's knowledgeable and get you to trust him to only SCAM you and take your money.

05 Apr, 2024 by I “yalode” yalode

The best lawyer,if you or a family member needs someone that really DEFEND your case,get jorge del villar ,es el mejor para defender tu caso con todas las fuerzas y ganarlo.

Amber Jill Hines

1857 Wells Rd Ste 207, Orange Park, FL

Adoption Bankruptcy Family Law +1 +4

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

20 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous

This review is actually about an attorney that practices from Mr Alexander's offices, Amber J Hines. Amber represented a bankruptcy case filed 04/2018. At the very best I could say Amber represented the case adequately. I mean she was present at the meetings, but did nothing to effect the outcome of the case, good or bad. Her over lack of professionalism and due diligence were severely lacking. After all, do you want someone representing you that does the bare minimum or would you rather someone represent your case with the attention to detail you deserve? There were several instances that illustrate my disappointment with how the case was handled, but I'll just list a couple. The case had only two items of value to be accounted for, both of which were listed in the only document provided to Amber, a dissolution of marriage. However there was a "checklist " Amber provided to list assets, unfortunately, being average citizens, we didn't realize in the middle of this checklist Amber provided was a simple yes or no that would cause a list of extra problems for our case. This was, in my opinion, something that our attorney should have found through her, self described, "diligent and effective representation". She did not, and when confronted about this, Amber's reply was "well I gave you the checklist to complete, you checked the wrong box". Thank you very much, please accept this $1500 for your representation. This caused there to be yet another meeting with the trustee and an amendment having to be completed, thus throwing up a red flag to the trustee to investigate further and cause yet another meeting to occur. How did he find this "hidden" asset (worth $500 at very most and sold 18months prior to filing) but Amber did not when she was "diligently and effectively" representing the case? Her response was simple, I don't usually read through divorces". Ummm....ok. Maybe you should start, they're kind of important. Especially when it is the ONLY document to review. Amber also likes to email correspondence at close of business on a Friday. This happened multiple times. Are you trying to NOT correspond?!? One of these correspondences causes a rushed trip to the DMV to try and provide some documentation to help support the case, again after 4pm on a Friday for something that HAD to happen THAT day. Again, thanks for the heads up. Also ended up with a final invoice for $16 described as "copies and postage". I would have thought the $1500 retainer would have covered this, apparently not. Unfortunate this experience is probably the norm, but specifically concerning this attorney I'd say FAIL and to try your luck elsewhere. I will say Amber was very polite and nice, but not professional.

08 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous

I contacted Amber Hines via email and had hoped to meet for a consultation. She responded promptly and asked when was I available to meet. After giving her my availability she never replied. I emailed again. Unfortunately I never heard back from her. I was disappointed to say the least as this was my first time reaching out to a lawyer for assistance. If she was unavailable, I would think she could have at least emailed me back, followed up, and treated me as though I was a potential and meaningful client. Very unprofessional.

18 Jul, 2010 by Jacq.

Ms. Hines is a wonderful attorney who sincerely cares about your case, whether large or small. She will keep her client updated and informed on a regular basis and returns all phone calls in a timely manner. She also explains every aspect of your case with patience and understanding. A great attorney and a rare find, I recommend her highly!

Ovide Val

12575 NE 7th Ave, North Miami, FL

Foreclosure +1

3.3/5

3.3

3 Reviews

29 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous

He got the bank to sell it at 45% of the after appraised price. He managed to find the holder of the note( the bank) . I don't know any attorneys that could have done that

15 Oct, 2014 by Marie

O. VAL DID NOT HELP ME. I am in Foreclosure. Although Ovide Val, Esq requested $2,500 to take my case, I was grateful he would start my case on a payment plan. So, I brought to him $400. His VOICEMAIL is always FULL and he has NOT RETURNED my tel CALLS and my TEXTS to him. I am very worried that I may never get my money back. That is an injustice. I've since spoken to a man who gave him $1,500 deposit for legal services that were also not rendered. This man is busy trying to get his money back from Ovide Val.

04 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous

he was really knowledgeable about foreclosures he did exactly what he said he would do. My cousin came to him and when he found out he could not help him he did not take ANY money. Alot of lawyers take money although they can not help and later tell you oops your un helpable

James L. Heath

4100 Legendary Dr., Destin, FL

Criminal Defense Foreclosure +2

3.2/5

3.2

4 Reviews

29 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous

I hired Mr. Heath to represent me against my ex for breach of contract. He simply refused to act in my best interest, and I had zero communication from him. After consulting with numerous other attorneys, I decided to hire someone else. Be aware, Mr. Heath requires a non refundable deposit. Very convenient, he gets paid without doing work.

05 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous

Mr. Heath was hired by my wife to defend her in her criminal cases. Mr. Heath did not take the time to listen to her after her rights were violated. Not one motion was filed on her behalf. My wife is distraught and feels betrayed. She entrusted Mr. Heath to do his job to the best of his ability without any bias.

09 Jan, 2015 by Bill

I have complete confidence in James and his abilities as an attorney! I trust him fully when he gives me guidance and I make sure to follow his advice. He gets back to me promptly when I have a concern and let's me know exactly where I stand in my case. He knows the law. And he knows his clients.

Meghan Colleen McDonough

800 N Main St, Kissimmee, FL

Foreclosure Real Estate +2

3.2/5

3.2

32 Reviews

16 Jun, 2021 by Nicole murillo

Nobody answers the phone there

11 May, 2021 by Sheila jackson

Couldn't help me with legal aid at all n I'm disabled go figure

31 Mar, 2021 by Pedro sanchez

BENDICIONES Y MI ESPOSA PARTE DE ESE GRAN LUGAR DE TRABAJO.

Laurence Arnold Steel

18, N.W. 3rd Avenue, Ocala, FL

Bankruptcy Consumer Protection Debt Settlement +1 +4

3.1/5

3.1

9 Reviews

19 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous

He did nothing for me. Got my 1200.00 . I am credit free right now he did nothing for me!! Do not recommend at all. If u have boobs he will check them out. Very unpleasant. Screw him as well as his assistant Virginia.

29 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous

I paid this lawyer in 5/2017 to handle a old credit card account of mine was advised it should be a simple case. I called two different occasions to obtain satisfaction of case never was called back. Come to find out in 10/2018 case is still open he hasn't done anything since 7/2017 and now I am being told by him that I will probably loss I just need to pay it. He was rude, arrogant on the phone and when I told him I wanted explanation as to why I wasn't kept informed he handed off call to someone else and said he didn't have time to follow up that was my job. What a joke of an attorney.

18 Sep, 2017 by Suzanne

I paid his $1200 fee upfront and then he stalled in every way possible. He is rude, and arrogant. He showed up at the trustee's meeting unkempt and unshaven. I was summoned to his office to sign some paperwork and as I stood at the reception desk he yelled out from his office when I asked a question. He didn't return calls and the day of the hearing he didn't even show up. Don't even think of hiring this guy.

Stanley W Plappert

1024 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL

Business Estate Planning Foreclosure +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

10 Reviews

07 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous

Was unkind and not helpful. Said he made his money by suing people. Did not give helpful alternatives to the situation. Almost stood up for me to leave.

19 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous

Waste of time. Charged me a $25 fee to talk to him I canceled a week before found someone that does not charge. They refused to refund my money.

08 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous

Not very knowledgeable just looking for a paycheck... Strings along people at his church for all the wrong reasons and greed.. Will tell you lies and promise you the world but for himself and himself only..... Just an all around horrible experience and would not recommend to anyone.

Craig Ivan Kelley

1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 1000, West Palm Beach, FL

Bankruptcy Business Foreclosure +3

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

15 Mar, 2024 by Anthony

Horrible experience. Kept asking for more money. Kept threatening me. Finally I just couldn’t give him enough cash.

07 Jun, 2021 by Ray

Mr. Kelly and his firm frequently used an attorney's 4 favorite words when handling my bankruptcy (Bring me more money!); and threatened to intentionally default on answering motions when I was unable to meet their immediate money demands-after I had already paid their standard bankruptcy fees. Gave me weak excuses like 'we're busy attorneys during a pandemic' (I guess they are the only ones in a pandemic?) and refused to cooperate with me in any way on a payment arrangement. Refused all requests to account for monies I paid their office in addition to the bankruptcy; and I had to hire other counsel because of their lack of cooperation and poor excuses. I wouldn't let this firm ever represent me again for any reason.

17 Aug, 2018 by Kadie

Made the bankruptcy process simple and easy. I was always able to contact his office and any answers I needed I was given. Email was always replied to in a timely manner.

Raven Ramona Liberty

11077 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Child Custody Family Law Foreclosure +3

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

22 Jun, 2023 by Lanell

She's an amazing lawyer that's representing melly right now, she represented me on a home invasion case which got dropped, her body is absolutely gorgeous and her lips are very attractive

20 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous

In court she can’t conduct herself laughs or makes odd facial expressions and does very unprofessional things.

17 Jan, 2023 by Alex

this is the worst lawyer you can ever hire....... I've Never experienced someone so awful.........she used google to write motions in my case that all got denied........... waste of my money

Jason Joaquin Ricardo

PO Box 2245, Dade City, FL

Child Custody Family Law Foreclosure +3

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

27 Mar, 2019 by Peter

Jason Ricardo and his assistant Kim made the process run so smoothly that the Case settled in almost no time. Friendly and Professional is an accurate characterization of the firm. I have 2 other collection cases they are currently handling. Please don't hesitate to contact Jason and his staff!

27 Nov, 2018 by Melissa

Jason has represented me in a difficult and aggressive foreclosure case against Wells Fargo for years. He has successfully managed to hold them responsible for a multitude of errors regarding my mortgage, and their actions incredibly frustrating and borderline illegal activities since. I can't recommend him more highly.

14 Mar, 2018 by Beth

I retained ricardo and wasyik after seeing some videos on YouTube. They look professional but they are not. Like the other review he was only out to collect monthly fees and let the case drag on. When I asked him for an invoice he refused to give it to me. I saw he filed one motion only. He received over 5000. I am filing a complaint. The Florida bar. He was one of two attorneys that do the same thing. They prey on people that need help and don't know what the law is. Every client is entitled to an invoice and good representaction. Just because a retainer may state it is non refundable does not imply the attorney can just keep thousands of unearned money. They must show how they have earned it. He can now let the Floral Bar know. He will refund my money back....I have nasty emails from him when I asked for my invoice.

Tark Richard Aouadi

407 Lake Howell Rd Ste 112, Maitland, FL

Family Law Foreclosure Immigration +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

13 Feb, 2017 by Nabil

I hired him for immigration purpose but he seems to be ignorant and promise too much and do not respect client time

13 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous

Dropped my case after 5 months without a reason. Waisted my time and money

12 Jun, 2015 by Ben ahmed

I used Tark for my business formation and intellectual property protections. He got my company a copyright, and a trade mark, and did most of the research to get us a patent. He has a large network of associates that he uses to refer clients to when he can not do the job himself. He put us in contact with a great patent lawyer and was there during every step of the process. We are now patent pending and will be using Tark as our own in house counsel of sorts. He has a program that gives small businesses a lawyer on their team for a lot less than what other lawyers charge. My only problem with Tark is that he takes his time to complete tasks like patent research. It took him almost three weeks to put together research on the prior art and put together a draft description of our product for review and filing by the patent attorney. It did take along time but I suppose that is the norm because even the patent lawyer took about 4 weeks to get the finalized designs and description and he had a draft to work with. It was a detailed task so I am glad he took his time to make sure it was right now, but when I was waiting I ended up calling him a lot and complaining. He still took my calls and made sure that I was comfortable at every stage of the process.

Debra Ann Valladares

1855 Coral Way, Miami, FL

Car Accident Estate Planning Family Law +5 +8

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

11 May, 2017 by Anonymous

Debra is very professional and very informational she takes time on your case because she setting you up for victory. She cares about her clients. Best family law attorney in the business.

18 Apr, 2016 by Felix

i have a case with this lady and all i can say is that shes unprofessional everytime i call during 5 month period the responds that i get is that shes sick or not there. this lady is a lier. dont go there she wont help you at all.

Timothy Richard Quinones

400 Village Square Xing Ste 3 H, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Business Estate Planning Foreclosure +3

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

13 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous

Excellent attorney. I would encourage you to hire Tim Quinones. He is an excellent attorney with strong ethics.

20 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous

Had a complimentary phone call consultation with this attorney. It was sufficient in order to establish that we will not be hiring his services as he was not knowledgeable on our matter which he previously stated that he handles . Avoided our direct questions | inquiries by trying to change the subject several times at which point we have decided to call him out regarding his deceiving and malicious tactics . Do not recommend under any circumstances

James Randal Ackley

8678 Marlamoor Lane, West Palm Beach, FL

Appeals Foreclosure Personal Injury +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

07 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous

I can go into great detail of the mess this lawyer is..... but I'll just some it up in 2 words: the worst. Take your money somewhere else and find someone better! He's filled with BS.

21 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous

First and foremost, this is a real review. I did not hire Mr. Ackley. For no other reason than the fact that I have begun to resolve my matter out of court . However, should I need an attorney I would be confident in my choice to hire Mr. Ackley, a.ka. just Randy. Mr. Ackley consulted me on a legal real estate matter and unlike my experience with 2 other attorney's involving the same matter... Mr. Ackley was professional, incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. He provided me crystal clear advice on next steps, possible outcomes and responded to my inquiries same day, if not, within the hour. Lastly, I would feel very confident in retaining his services should my situation change and recommend for anyone needing legal representation in Florida to at minimum consult with him.

Grissim Hill Walker Jr.

Consumer Law Center P A, Bradenton, FL

Foreclosure +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

16 Jul, 2019 by Thomas

Grissim Walker handled my bankruptcy starting in August, 2008 I thought he handled my case in a very professional manner. In July, 2018. a Federal Bankruptcy Judge released the final decree. It is my impression Mr. Walker carried a very heavy work load. You need many reviews, to be fair, Surveys should be conducted on the cases he has handled. a computer program could be created to strip off this information from the database. I personally would use him again if had a need.

25 Sep, 2012 by Anonymous

Florida Bar shows no disciplinary actions against Mr. Walker on its website. In truth, two separate ethics complaints were filed against him recently for botched bankruptcies. In unanimous votes, the Florida Bar found him guilty of misconduct in both cases and Mr. Walker admitted to select charges in both instances. In the first complaint the Bar investigated at least 11 ethics violations against this lawyer. It is unclear how many the second complaint involved. Joseph A. Corsmeir, Esq., represented Mr. Walker as his malpractice attorney. Research also revealed very serious problems with at least one other client previous to these complaints however no record of Bar action can be found. Despite harsh wording in regards to his misconduct, the Bar offered Mr. Walker an alternative to disciplinary sanction. He will participate in a Law Office Management Assistance Service (LOMAS) review to address the shortcomings that played a part in the violations. According to the Bar, "The program is designed to enhance the respondent's ability to practice law and thereby allow future clients to receive more professional service." He was also required to pay $1,750 in fees and costs. If he completes the program the files on these cases will be closed. In the situation where the specifics are known, the ethics violations were egregious and inexcusable. He has refused to make right the damage he caused. I would recommend that this attorney be avoided at all cost.

Donald Joseph Thomas

55 NE 5th Ave Ste 503, Boca Raton, FL

Business Entertainment Family Law +2 +5

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

17 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous

He will take your money and run - full of false promises. Does not listen or follow through with a plan of action and is non-responsive when it comes addressing your concerns. Still waiting on his office to get back to me on an email I sent nearly eight months ago when a suit was filed per my request and I NEVER received a court date and lost my retainer!

28 Nov, 2011 by Anonymous

Very personable. Very clear and understandable when it comes to explaining the law and what it means and how it functions. Took the time to understand the situation and presented it in court precisely. Won the case and my repeat business.

John G Mackie III

9048 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 200, Bonita Springs, FL

Foreclosure +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

13 Jun, 2012 by Daniel

We have hired John (Jack) for several cases. Have also worked with many clients along with John. Have had great results. He is very personable and very skilled.

08 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous

Not trustworty or truthful. Took our money without producing anything but a printed sheet off the internet. Would not refund any money back. A guy like this gives lawyers a bad name.

John Salcedo

5400 S University Drive Ste 505, Davie, FL

Foreclosure Insurance Litigation +3

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

21 Jul, 2023 by Paola worthington

I have hired John Salcedo to manage many of my claims, I was doing bsuiness with hom for around 3-4 years . I hired him again for one of my customer's claims because it was denied by the insurance company. It took around 3 years to have it settled. My estimate was for $53,482.72 and he got without never ask me $25,000.00 only. Not only that, but he NEVER call me , NOBODY from his office call me. They have my cellphone number for so long, they have my cellphone numebr in the estimaye that they were using everytime thet were talking to the insurance company. On top of all this, the check didn;t have my company's name on it, anf now 3 months after John Salcedo sent the check direclty to the customer, my customer spend the money. My email was full of stoarge and waht of a coincidence that they said they coudn't communicate with me on that month. Now, I have $0.00 of a job that cost me more than the $25,000 , the customer got free money ., $25,000.00! NOBODY CALLED ME . I would never use this firm and I'm going to make sure that all my Colleagues know about it so they don;t hire him.

30 Sep, 2014 by Datan

Mr. Salcedo is a gentleman and a scholar. His high ethical standards and commitment to his clients is outstanding. I would recommend Mr. Salcedo without reservation. He also smells nice.

Antonio Rafael Perez

417 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL

Foreclosure +1

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

10 May, 2024 by Cal hultquist

I recently had the privilege of being introduced to Attorney Melanie McGahee through another law firm we've used on other matters in Florida. Her expertise and advice are impeccable and she made the whole transaction so easy and straightforward. I highly recommend this firm.

26 Apr, 2024 by Douglas castro

Terrible communication and lame excuses on why they did not return emails or phone calls.

Sherryll Martens Dunaj

2650 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL

Civil Rights Foreclosure Insurance +1 +4

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

01 Jun, 2023 by A dead girl

rip off

14 Oct, 2020 by Anat yefet

James Robert Caves III

12140 Carissa Commerce Ct Ste 200, Fort Myers, FL

Foreclosure Litigation Real Estate +3

2.9/5

2.9

8 Reviews

05 Jul, 2023 by Carissa wolvington

Not even worth the 1 star . Trying to contact them is an absolute joke , not even when you’re trying to make a payment for something they say that you owe 😂

18 Feb, 2021 by Nicholas frasche

09 Feb, 2021 by D mac

No one answered the phone. No answering machine. I'll move on to another lawyer if this is how the process is starting off.

Gregory Michael Nordt

7501 NW 4th St Ste 207 A, Plantation, FL

Foreclosure Litigation Personal Injury +1 +4

2.7/5

2.7

7 Reviews

03 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous

Paid retainer for foreclosure representation for an estate. Then paid him monthly only to answer a complaint of 29 allegations with 5 statements. Which the judge said was no defense! I paid him monthly as well and he lied and said i told him i didnt need him anymore and withdrew from case before summary judgement because i was 2 weeks late on payment. Funny thing is, the documentation from the mortgage company was fraudulent and he never addressed it. Never heard back for refund after months and months of trying to contact. Nor did i receive an accounting of fees i requested.

14 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous

This man took retainer and monthly payment from my husband and myself for over a year to dispute a second mortgage that did not HE did not have negotiated into the Principle of the intial mortgage (he took care of that case) he told us it was unnecessary. Well he was wrong and we paid him for the year for him not to fight the case. It turns out he agreed with the foreclosure and did not research and told me they were selling my house for an interest mortgage that was less than 20% of my initial mortgage. He lied to us and did not do his job. Run for the hills. He needs to be sued for this type of theft. He does not do his job. He did help us initially, but I feel he has gotten lazy and greedy.

09 Jan, 2015 by Marc netto

was behind on my mortgage did not know who to trust had many firms called me however this firm really did everything and you always could reach them. great results and service.

Brett Alan Hyde

863 N. Cocoa Boulevard., Cocoa, FL

Bankruptcy Criminal Defense Foreclosure +1 +4

2.7/5

2.7

7 Reviews

27 Jul, 2017 by Werner&sandra

We hired Mr Hyde to help with bankruptcy. Talked to his office girl about 60 days later, she told me not to call her until we paid in full, then they would tell us what else we had to do to file. He knew we were struggling on a fixed income. One thing after another hit us. But we kept making payments as we could. We had paid him $600 and our last check came back without a forwarding address, no phone number when tried to call. We have not been able to find him. We have not been able hire another attorney as they want the full fees up front. So we were taken for a ride by Mr Hyde. WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE HIRE HIM, WE FEEL HE WILL JUST TAKE YOUR MONEY AND NOT REPRESENT YOU.

10 Feb, 2015 by Adam

Mr. Hyde represented me in a very nasty divorce. He and his paralegal worked with me and offered me support and expert help. No one wants to go through this process but if you must, Brett Hyde and his staff are there for you. Many attorneys start that way but his office and his staff never let me down. They always took my calls, kept me up to date with my case and the outcome was much better than I expected thanks to the hard work and dedication they offered to me. Thank you Mr. Hyde and to Sabrina for walking this walk with me and helping me move forward with my life and my children's lives. A. Williams

04 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous

When we met with Mr. Hyde at the initial consultation, he seemed like a nice person and a competent attorney. He answered our questions and we left the initial meeting with a good feeling about hiring him to handle our bankruptcy case. The initial consultation was the only contact we had with Mr Hyde. Our interactions with his paralegal soured us on the whole experience. We experienced long periods with no contact on our case and were dealt excuses and a generally poor attitude when we tried to get information from his paralegal. We completed and submitted our required paperwork within 6 weeks of our initial consultation (Oct 4, 2013) with Mr Hyde. The paperwork was submitted to the attorney's office about mid-November 2013. After not hearing from Mr Hyde's office for several weeks, we were finally informed that our case would not be filed with the court until after the new year. We finally got our court date in June 2014. On our court date, we weren't even represented by Mr Hyde or his paralegal--but were represented by an associate of Mr Hyde. Contacts with Mr Hyde's paralegal resulted in confused dates, incorrect information, and outright denials by the paralegal of claimed actions or statements. Mr. Hyde may be a good attorney, but I will not recommend him to anyone based on the lousy service we received from his paralegal.

Frederick Clemens Braun III

720 Lucerne Ave Unit 323, Lake Worth, FL

Foreclosure +1

2.7/5

2.7

4 Reviews

25 Jul, 2021 by David

Fred Braun helped me out with a somewhat complicated legal matter. His rates are very reasonable as well. I would recommend him to my mother if she asked.

21 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous

Don't ever use this guy. Needs to pay back taxes to the IRS for 2015, see Broward County Public Records. He never gave my sister a $5,000.00 settlement, that she found out about 10 years after the case was closed. Should be disbarred from the Florida Bar.

15 May, 2016 by Chiara

Mr. Braun has been our family attorney for years now. We can always count on him to handle our day to day legal matters. He is honest and dependable and his fees are reasonable. He is flexible and it's always easy to schedule time to meet. I highly recommend him as your family attorney.

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What a Foreclosure Lawyer Can Do for You

A foreclosure lawyer specializes in helping homeowners navigate the legal complexities of foreclosure, working to protect their rights and potentially save their homes. Foreclosure lawyers assist homeowners facing foreclosure by negotiating with lenders, filing legal defenses, and representing them in court. They also help with loan modifications, short sales, and other alternatives to foreclosure. Whether you’re behind on mortgage payments or already in foreclosure proceedings, a lawyer can help you explore your legal options and work toward a solution.

If you’re at risk of losing your home, a foreclosure lawyer can provide guidance on how to stop or delay the foreclosure process and protect your financial future.

When Should I Hire a Foreclosure Lawyer?

You should consider hiring a foreclosure lawyer in several situations where you are facing financial difficulties with your mortgage. Common reasons to hire a lawyer include:

Facing foreclosure proceedings: If your lender has initiated foreclosure proceedings, a lawyer can help you file a legal defense and explore options for stopping or delaying the process.
Loan modification: If you want to modify the terms of your mortgage to make payments more manageable, a lawyer can help you negotiate with your lender and ensure that the modification complies with legal standards.
Challenging the foreclosure: If you believe your lender has violated foreclosure laws or the terms of your mortgage agreement, a lawyer can help you challenge the foreclosure in court.
Stopping a foreclosure sale: If your home is about to be sold at a foreclosure auction, a lawyer may be able to file for a temporary restraining order or injunction to halt the sale.
Short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure: If you cannot afford to keep your home but want to avoid foreclosure, a lawyer can assist with arranging a short sale or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, where you voluntarily transfer ownership of the home to the lender to avoid foreclosure.
Filing for bankruptcy: If you’re unable to manage your mortgage debt and other financial obligations, a lawyer can advise whether filing for bankruptcy might stop foreclosure and help you restructure your debts.

Hiring a lawyer as soon as possible - especially when foreclosure is imminent - can provide you with more legal options to save your home or limit financial damages.

What Does a Foreclosure Lawyer Do?

A foreclosure lawyer provides a variety of legal services to homeowners facing foreclosure, working to protect their rights and help them avoid losing their homes. Their responsibilities often include:

Negotiating with lenders: A lawyer can negotiate with your lender to modify your mortgage or create a repayment plan, helping you avoid foreclosure by securing more favorable terms.
Filing a legal defense: If your lender is improperly foreclosing or has made errors in the foreclosure process, a lawyer can file a legal defense, challenging the foreclosure in court. Defenses may include violations of foreclosure laws, predatory lending practices, or failure to follow the terms of the mortgage.
Representing you in court: A lawyer can represent you in foreclosure proceedings, whether you are defending against the foreclosure, seeking more time to negotiate with the lender, or filing for bankruptcy.
Stopping or delaying foreclosure sales: If your home is scheduled for a foreclosure auction, a lawyer can help file a motion to stop or delay the sale, giving you time to explore other options.
Advising on bankruptcy: A foreclosure lawyer can assess whether filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy would be beneficial, as bankruptcy can temporarily stop foreclosure and give you time to reorganize your finances.
Arranging short sales or deeds in lieu of foreclosure: A lawyer can help facilitate a short sale (selling the property for less than the mortgage balance) or a deed in lieu of foreclosure (transferring the property to the lender), which may allow you to avoid the foreclosure process.

How Are Foreclosure Lawyers Paid?

Foreclosure lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the legal work involved. Common payment structures include:

Hourly rate: Many foreclosure lawyers charge by the hour, with rates typically ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
Flat fee: For specific legal services, such as negotiating a loan modification or filing a bankruptcy petition, some lawyers offer a flat fee. Flat fees can range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the scope of the work.
Retainer: In more complex foreclosure cases, especially those involving ongoing negotiations with lenders or court appearances, a lawyer may require a retainer. This is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case.
Contingency fee (rare): In some rare cases, particularly when suing a lender for wrongful foreclosure, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win the case or settle on your behalf.

It’s important to discuss fees and payment arrangements with your lawyer upfront, especially if you are facing financial difficulties.

How Much Does a Foreclosure Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a foreclosure lawyer depends on the complexity of the case, the lawyer’s experience, and the amount of time required to resolve the issue. General cost estimates include:

Hourly rates: Foreclosure lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour. For example, a simple case with 10 hours of legal work at $300 per hour would cost $3,000.
Flat fees: For straightforward services such as filing for bankruptcy or negotiating a loan modification, flat fees typically range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the work.
Retainers: In more complex or ongoing foreclosure cases, a lawyer may require a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the length of the case and the lawyer’s experience.

In addition to legal fees, you may also need to cover additional costs, such as court filing fees or expenses related to property appraisals.

How to Check the Credibility of a Foreclosure Lawyer

To ensure you are hiring a reputable foreclosure lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and experience:

Check their bar status: Verify with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice law and has no disciplinary actions against them.
Look for foreclosure experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in foreclosure law and have successfully handled cases similar to yours.
Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the lawyer.
Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on foreclosure matters.
Check for certifications or memberships: Look for lawyers who are members of organizations like the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) or who have specialized certifications in real estate or foreclosure law.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To get the most out of your first consultation with a foreclosure lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:

Mortgage documents: Bring a copy of your mortgage agreement, payment history, and any correspondence you’ve received from your lender, including foreclosure notices or demand letters.
Financial information: Provide information about your income, expenses, and debts, as this will help the lawyer assess your financial situation and determine the best legal strategy for your case.
Previous communications with your lender: If you’ve already tried to negotiate with your lender, bring any emails, letters, or records of phone calls that document these communications.
Court documents (if applicable): If foreclosure proceedings have already begun, bring any court documents related to the case.
Questions about your legal options: Prepare a list of questions about the foreclosure process, your options for avoiding foreclosure, and how the lawyer plans to help you.

By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice for protecting your home from foreclosure.

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