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05 Oct, 2023 by Jacqueline
David Wukoson represented me ProBono for 3yrs. He was relentless in defending me and made a positive impact on my life and my sons! Will always be grateful.
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03 May, 2011 by Mia
FIND A DIFFERENT ATTORNEY!!!!! David does not keep timely billing; Does not repsond promtly (or sometimes at all.) ; Pushes everything off until the last moment. He messed up my original divorce decree regarding my IRA and allowed my X to withhold the money for 8 years. I had to pay another attorney to finally get the IRA transfered to me. I was not allowed to receive any interest or appreciation for the funds for all of those years.
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08 Mar, 2010 by Anonymous
I have been with David for 4-5 years and I would highly recommend him. It has been a very bumpy road and he has been there every step of the way. When he is working on my case he is on his game in full throttle, he knows the law inside and out.
I have a very colorful ex-spouse who can be very challenging in every aspect of the word. I myself can be inpatient and very demanding. David has been very understanding and skillful in all given avenues of my case.
I am very happy with David and will continue to use him in the future.
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26 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Very poor on my case I felt like he worked for the other lawyers and not for me. I won't recommend him to any one.
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14 Mar, 2010 by Carlos
He was my attorney back in 2001, very serious and dedicated to his client, kept me always informed and was really concerned.
although we didn't win I Highly recommend him, Very Professional !!!!
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11 Jul, 2022 by Michael
I did a project for Allan; then he proceeded to stiff me! He sends made-up excuses; anything but payment!
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18 Jan, 2019 by Joanna
Allan and Susan fought helped be my voice for my late husband who died suddenly. A tsunami washed over our lives and everything was destroyed. I hired Allan to get answers. And to help us be a voice for my late husband. Grief sucks. Being alone and grieving is terrible. We felt alone and needed answers. Allan made sure to not leave our case on the back burner. I am poor. Indigent. I didn't have money to pay him upfront to advocate for us. This never deterred his professionalism or representation. He was kind, extremely honest and upfront within the entire process, many times answering questions- over and over again. Grief is a long process and a lawsuit certainly doesnt bring about closure in the way of bringing them back. But they help in being heard. We wanted to be heard. My husbands death was the most painful event the girls and I will experience in our entire life. And I am grateful we had Allan's with us. He was our advocate. I am not a big fan of attorney's. But Allan is different in that he has a strong of humanity that so many others in his field lack. He is caring and will stand with you. I have nothing but good things to say about him.
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19 May, 2022 by John osborne
03 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
It is not difficult to know where to begin to evaluate her as a mediator. First of all her demeanor was poor and the entire time we felt she was not an impartial party working toward a settlement that both parties could be happy with. She appeared rather one sided and was very condescending and dismissive to anyone not a lawyer on our side of the table. Many times she was not willing to listen to information that was being presented. She often stated we needed not to spend time in the weeds and the devil is in the detail. Really ! We spent the entire day at her offices and at the end of the day the apposing party presented the same conditions it has presented prior plus at least 5 more requests, and it appears even one new request that we had expressed concern over that she appears to have informed the apposing party of. Talk about weeds. We were constantly told to make concessions and treat it as a business not personal. We came to the place knowing those facts already being of course educated persons just like her. Our side made concessions and by the end of the day the apposing party made zero but they did request even more from us. Now I will admit our apposing party isn't very amendable to compromise. It appears no compromise was made. However the food was at least fair. -
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04 Oct, 2023 by Elizabeth camacho
They will twist the story around and let you do a very very long maximum sentence in prison over a very very very serious accusation that was so dam false to begin with. Even a dummy could read the fine print and have common sense. Beware! Just keep it moving and hire yourself a real good professional. But…“Instead they should be called the criminals and of the state for allowing such behavior of a dirty trial from the officers, detectives, to the jury and then to the judge….not to mention the cross examiners and cross examination they did was very questionable how can you allow such verdict without sufficient evidence let alone a minor was interviewed without permission of a parent. They will violate your constitutional rights from left to right but they will fight to keep themselves standing innocent at the cost of what?? An innocent man’s life. I’m sure this isn’t the first time they do something this dirty but I do believe more proper investigation shall be given in any case given that will jeopardize someone’s impeccable life…to be exact this all happened in the city of Montgomery County Texas to be Exact….
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25 Oct, 2020 by Lucille briles
Negative answers..
Attorney was late do to a video call.
Was not happy on court date . Was explained the contract an then word was not turn after judge signed papers. Don't like words o. Paper being twisted very un professional. Will not use them again. Unless the fix the problem.
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16 Jan, 2017 by John
Raphael is an excellent attorney who provided me with legal advice concerning my case. He is a great communicator and very easy to reach.
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28 Feb, 2013 by Thebeasley
I retained Attorney Justin L Writt to represent us with a simple name change. After three misguided directives from Atty. Writt I was finally advised of a court date of 1/25/13 at the 247th District Court @ 9am. Atty. Writt was 40 minutes late. Upon entering the court room, he went directly to the clerk's desk and held a five minute conversation. He approached me and motioned for me to step out of courtroom. He proceeded to explain that the clerk failed to add my case to the docket. I questioned how he was notified about the date and he said he received a phone call. Having knowledge of court proceedings, just receiving a call was not customary. I called my Estate Planning Attorney who advised me to request a copy of the Notice of Publication, required to be filed as public notice and proof of submission to the court. His first response was to inquire what that was. He then stated it was in at his office and we could get a copy of the entire file. I arrived at his office prior to him and was greeted with profanity and abusive language by Atty. R L Manor who was speaking to someone on the phone. When he noticed I was in the office, he asked "How you doin' ?" To which I replied "offended" Atty. Manor proceeded to explain that someone was talking bad about his wife and he didn't take that. He then stated "this is my house and my receptionist should have informed him they had company". I was seated in his front office. As I continued to wait for Atty. Writt to supply the proof if filing, I could hear a discussion going on between both attorneys regarding my request for the Proof of Publication document. Finally after having waited nearly an hour, the receptionist handed me an envelope with documents dated prior to October 2012. Atty. Writt refused to come discuss why there was no document confirming his submission of the Notice of Publication. Instead, I heard Atty. Manor state "I'll tell her'" in a manner that suggested Atty. Writt was avoiding me. At which point Atty. Manor approached me stating that I would need to make an appointment for the following week to discuss the missing document. His tone was aggressive and his body language threatening. When asked why Atty. Writt would not come speak with me, Atty. Manor became belligerent and said "I told you, make an appointment!" and he proceeded to show me the door. When I advised Atty. Manor that I would be contacting another attorney and the Bar Association, he challenged me by stating "go ahead, if you really have one." We retained Atty. Writt for a simple name change preceding. It was emotionally devastating to have been failed by him as a result of his incompetence. But to have been verbally assaulted by his partner while Atty. Writt was able to hear the entire exchange was disheartening. We later confirmed with the court clerk that there was never an actual court date assigned because of his failure to remit the required documents.
What both of these attorneys are ignorant to is the fact that I really do have outside legal representation, who is very experienced with filings with the Attorney General's office, the BBB and the Bar Association.
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04 Oct, 2010 by Blanca
Justin me represento en un caso criminal y fue pasienten y educado al esplicarme mi caso
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16 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
Never responds to your phone calls.... Told me that ALR was not any importance... Didn't take any consideration that the ALR hearing was a chance to cross examine the officer... Nobody knows him, not the judge or even other criminal attorneys... When I asked him about my case... he needed to consult with other attorneys to provide an answer.
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04 Aug, 2023 by Fallon s
Took about 3 years to barely make a file. When fired charged all the hours to retainer fee. Basically took all the money and did not do work
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29 Jan, 2020 by Mo jag
Don't deal with this firm. I was impressed with the way they held my hand and helped me get my case approved 15 years ago. I made a mistake by giving them the job of applying H1B for my employee. I had practically everything. The staff is very rude. Jerry Zhang is not even in USA. We had to call several times to get the job done. He should be paying money to us. They just send you a DIY template and we have to work on it. They don't offer any help. They are in the business of just charging money. Don't waste your time by dealing with them. I am a successful businessman take my advise. I've seen how success has hit this company. They don't care for customers any more like they used to. They offer "0" support and no customer service plus they are all very rude. The attorney I was dealing with yelled at me several times. Their team is in China, they just outsource everything.
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05 Nov, 2019 by Felix banguera
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09 May, 2023 by Dakota
This woman is horrible. We hired her on because she was more affordable. I have had primary care of my son since he was 3 to 4 years old we decided to try to make a better life for ourselves and move to an that offered more opportunity for myself, and and knowing everything that his mother has done or has done, and how hard she’s made everything she try to take my son away for me and give them to his mother he was 14 years old. I’ve had him since he was a toddler this woman is an awful person, and I hope she is doing horribly, especially after she keeps robbing people of their money and their children.
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02 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
This attorney is negligent and ignores her clients !!! I do not recommend this attorney under any circumstance she should be disbarred!!! - we’ve been trying to reach This attorney for weeks with no reply !! She showed up and was very responsive for the payment then after payment was made - negligent behavior and no sense of care for her clients in need of a divorce.
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10 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Amelia represented us in our divorce. From start to finish I think it was six months and we did everything from home. It was over the top convenient and easy. None of the other attorneys in Houston could help they all kept blaming Covid Amelia took the keys made phone calls coordinated everything and called me when it was done. If you want a turnkey worry free divorce this is hands-down the attorney for you!
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29 Dec, 2023 by Antoinette
Rolanda Dent is fraud and a liar!!!! Her and her team Ron Harris are some legal criminals who ruin people's lives and households!!! She is far from good representation for justice and Texas Laws. Texas Southern University must be a breeding ground for fraudsters!
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08 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
I heard about bad attorneys before and now i believe it. If you want to waste money hire her, if you want something actually done with your case DO NOT hire her. She handled my husband's custody and modification case and she did a HORRIBLE job. WORST representation ever. She is not professional at all, doesn't return calls right away. just awful, awful. we paid her and she did NOTHING but always gave the same answers and excuses. she doesn't study the case. we had to fire her and actually hire a different attorney who was able to get things done in just 3 month what she couldn't do in over 14 month...smh...such a huge waste of money...she doesn't know what she is doing........I wish i did my study on her before hiring her.
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28 Feb, 2015 by Marc
I hired Rolanda Dent to help me with a simple child support modification enforcement. I have a modification to my current child support and also back child support, referred to as arrears. All this was agreed upon in Mediation and signed by the court Judge James Lombardino. When my paperwork finally reached the enforcement division of the Attorney Generals Office of Child Support, they would only enforce the modified current child support, not the arrears portion or back child support that all parties had agreed upon. They told me it was worded wrong, my paperwork that is and I would have to go back to court to get it worded correctly to submit for enforcement. I talked to Miss Dent approximately three times over the phone and she told me it should be a simple fix to get my modification worded correctly to get the arrears submitted and start taking it out of my payroll check weekly. She only had time to talk to me while I was paying her $900 retainer fee !! The rest of the time I called for updates on my case I would get the answering machine or occasionally her secretary would take a message. This went on for about a YEAR, until I finally told her secretary I need to see her in person because did absolutely NOTHING to help me with this simple modification enforcement. I have given up trying to call this lady because frankly I don't think she ever cared about me as a person or a client and obviously now I know her specialty is not family law. Like I said at the start of my review, if you have a family law issue and you need real help with a real family lawyer, DON'T waste your TIME or your MONEY with this lady !!!!!!! Thank you for your time
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21 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous
This attorney was never in the office. Always out of town. His secretary never could answer simple questions, Not very friendly! Never received an itemized statement of what I had used on my retainer. I think he talked too much about things not to relevant to my case. Using up my retainer. In the end, he insulted me personally!!!!!!!! Never went back to his office!
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09 Jun, 2020 by Skylar elizabeth
17 Dec, 2010 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Lombardino for a child custody issue. It was extremely expensive, only to lose custody because he failed to show up to court. I was notified months later of the ruling. I have received very poor customer service from him. His assistant is very rude.
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21 May, 2009 by Anonymous
My husband and I hired Mr. Lombardino 2/2009 because during our initial interview we thought he was the sharp and knowledgeable attorney that we needed to handle a custody, child support and contempt issues. We did notice that Mr. Lombardino only had 1 full time assistant and 2 part time law students working in his office. Since Mr. Lombardino has worked our case he has filed incorrect pleadings, was late for a court date, which had to be re-scheduled because of his tardiness and he still charged us for his time, & does not return phone calls or keep appointments. This attorney will take your money but will not give you proper customer service. After expressing my concerns to his assistant, she simply stated that if we are not satisfied then we should fire Mr. Lombardino. I would not recommend this attorney to anyone.
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24 May, 2023 by Anonymous
This attorney will not pay process server they hired for completed service of process.
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04 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
She guaranteed me she could get me a TRO and Injunction made me pay her $500.00 in cash. In less than an hour of taking my money, the Judge denied request for TRO. When I asked for my money back she said NO. I asked if I could at least get half of it back and she said NO! The disturbing part is she did absolutely NOTHING for the money. She didn't type up the request for TRO & Injunction. She didn't file it. And knowing the Judge would require the opposing side be contacted, she didn't even bother to do that. I sat in the hall and contacted them myself. When in front of the Judge, she pretty much didn't open her mouth nor did she fight for the TRO. This woman is the most unprofessional person I have EVER WORKED WITH. Also, she works with a known felon who gets the work for her.
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08 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
I wish I'd never spoken to Mr. Barrett. He was quite personable on the phone. We had some nice, very brief chats, but when he wants to disappear, he WILL disappear. I went ~42 days with nothing which would be absolutely fine but you have to manage expectations, and not say 4 days then go 42. Bizarre. Oh and he never withdrew from my case. The case continued and the entire process was a nightmare. I’m still baffled.
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24 Dec, 2022 by Frank
Retained Kenneth Royce Barrett after the initial consultation to ensure it was understood in that the rodent infestation I was dealing with inside apartment dwelling was clearly conveyed to property management; however, property management ignored the problem and failed to provide exterminating services despite monthly reminders for six months after infestation compounded exponentially. Served with eviction notice, sought an attorney and foolishly relied on the Peer Review provided to this attorney during selection process. Suddenly, Barrett increased retainer from $450/2 hours to $1,000/4 hours. After retainer was remitted, he immediately came back to me concerned in that level of case perceived difficulty had increased though no changes resulted to warrant any concerns for any increases in case perceived difficulties. This implied Barrett was forewarning of the potential need for additional funding. I decided to instead to negotiate an Exit Strategy with property management myself and did given I’d already relinquished $1.0K to Barrett for essentially no reason. Informed Barrett who then advised to not let property know of move out intentions in writing. Then he became unreachable. Three weeks later I requested my residual retainer be refunded on two different days before he responded with having had Covid and was behind on record keeping tasks but would resolve following week. This did NOT happen. Four months later I contact him again to learn he’s suffered another bout with Covid and remains behind on work tasks. He then tells me he advised me to remain in my previous apartment. Another lie. So I investigate to learn he has a reputation for being dishonest. Another month passes, seven months after initial retainer paid, request formal contact information for litigation purposes and receive nothing. As 100% Disabled American Veteran unable to work, trusting this person created a financial hardship I continue to struggle with present day given the unexpected relocation expenses and non-refunded retainer in part or in whole.
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11 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
Case took way to long.I did not agree to settelment. He setteld anyway, for significantly lower amount. Lied about Doctors that i never met, He got almost triple the monies i recieved. He was dismissive. Plus he gave me a persona check.
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19 Sep, 2014 by Sabrena
Mr. McKamie was hired by my aunt in 2008 to assist with modifying the beneficiaries for a Trust. He sent letters to each of the beneficiaries requesting their information (i.e. Social Security #s). My aunt passed away in December 2013. Mr. McKamie actually attended her funeral. As POA for one of the named beneficiaries, I called Mr. McKamie to inquire about the trust and he was very dismissive and informed me that he didn't recall anything because it was so long ago. I actually had to ask him if he could simply take a look in his file to which he replied that if he had anything it would probably be in archives and that he would have to be retained for $700 to go look for it.
In my experiences working with attorneys in the past, I have never come across an attorney who has been so uncooperative for no known reason. Now the heirs of the estate will have to go through the grueling process of requesting a subpoena to obtain the file. I'm certain this is not what my aunt expected when she hired Mr. McKamie to take care of these details.
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26 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
UNRESPONSIVE.....DID NOT FOLLOW THROUGH THE PROCESS.....STILL WAITING TO SEE BILL FROM 7/08>>>>WILL BE FILING GREIVANCE WITH THE BAR ASSOCIATION...
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10 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
Her lack of experience cost me thousands, 16 wasted months and I ultimately found another attorney to finish my case. An amicable divorce turned into a battle for assets, child custody dispute and cost over $100K when it was all said and done. Stay away if you are wanting a divorce that is settled in a timely fashion (and they can be finished timely). The attorney I found to finish my divorce cost $5K and finished it in 3 months. What we paid in attorney fees could have financed my kids college....that is a shame.
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28 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
I had the opportunity to meet Mr.Gaston who was handling a criminal case for my cousin. Not only has my cousin been incarcerated in the Harris County Jail since November of 2011, but not one motion has been filed in the court. Attorney Gaston has reset my cousin's case 7 times with no empathy of her two small children she has left behind. When asked about the case attorney Gaston's response was "Are you paying me", otherwise I have no reason to tell you anything when in actuallity he has already been paid in full. The demeanor of this attorney and his arrogance had me livid because he was speaking to me like I wasn't being calm with him. I explained to him that he would be reported for his behavior. This is not what you hire an attorney to do no evidence to support the claim has been provided by the prosecution, and yet he continues to reset this clearly is not an attorney that has his client's best interest or her children's best interests at heart.
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27 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
She goes about her practices very unethically. She is never available to meet and always says she is busy. She mostly text a response and gives you very limited information. I wouldn't recommend her at all. She get hostile when you tell her about how unorthodox her methods are and avoids you even more.
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15 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
This attorney wasted our time and was completely unhelpful. Not only that but he was rude and impatient. He offered to charge me $600 an hour, take the case and do nothing. Wow... go elsewhere.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
If care about the result of your case, please save your self the trouble and stay away. He's lazy and unproductive, the only thing he knows how to do is blame everybody else but work. Lost tons of money and my case because of lazy a lawyer that did not want to put in the work. He actually pretended like he completely lost his voice in court, while everyone knew it wasn't true, which made the judge very upset. Just don't!
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28 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
Chris Faucett was extremely convincing that he would pursue my contingent-fee case with vigor, but instead did NOTHING. When I complained about lack of action, Mr. Faucett terminated the agreement without cause, which forces me to give him the contingent fee for not doing any work.
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What a Lawsuit / Dispute Lawyer Can Do for You
A lawsuit or dispute lawyer, often referred to as a litigation lawyer, specializes in handling legal conflicts between individuals, businesses, or organizations. These lawyers represent clients in civil lawsuits, helping to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation in court. They can assist with a wide range of disputes, including contract disagreements, property disputes, business conflicts, personal injury claims, and more.
If you are involved in a legal conflict and need representation, a dispute lawyer can guide you through the litigation process - from filing or defending against a lawsuit to negotiating settlements or representing you at trial.
When Should I Hire a Lawsuit / Dispute Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a lawsuit or dispute lawyer when you're involved in a legal disagreement that cannot be resolved informally and may require legal action. Common reasons to hire a lawyer include:
- Breach of contract: If someone has failed to fulfill the terms of a contract, a lawyer can help you file a lawsuit to seek damages or enforce the agreement.
- Business disputes: Whether it's a partnership disagreement, shareholder conflict, or a dispute with a supplier or customer, a lawyer can help resolve business-related issues.
- Property disputes: If you're involved in a dispute over property ownership, boundary issues, or landlord-tenant conflicts, a lawyer can assist in resolving the matter.
- Personal injury claims: If you were injured due to someone else's negligence and are seeking compensation, a lawyer can represent you in a personal injury lawsuit.
- Debt collection or defense: If you're being sued for unpaid debts or need to collect a debt owed to you, a lawyer can represent you in court or negotiate settlements.
- Employment disputes: If you're involved in an employment-related dispute, such as wrongful termination or discrimination, a lawyer can help you file a claim and represent you in court.
- Defending against a lawsuit: If you've been sued, a lawyer can defend you against the claims, challenge the evidence, and negotiate a settlement or represent you at trial.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process can help ensure that your case is properly managed and that your rights are protected throughout the dispute resolution process.
What Does a Lawsuit / Dispute Lawyer Do?
A lawsuit or dispute lawyer provides a wide range of services to help clients navigate legal conflicts and seek resolution. Their tasks typically include:
- Evaluating your case: Reviewing the facts and evidence to determine the strength of your case or defense and advising you on the best course of action.
- Filing lawsuits or responding to lawsuits: If you're the plaintiff, the lawyer will file a lawsuit on your behalf. If you're the defendant, they will respond to the lawsuit and build a defense strategy.
- Gathering evidence: Collecting and reviewing evidence such as contracts, emails, financial records, and witness statements to support your case.
- Handling negotiations: Negotiating with the opposing party to reach a settlement before the case goes to trial, which can save time and money.
- Representing you in court: Presenting your case in court if a settlement cannot be reached, including presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and making legal arguments on your behalf.
- Exploring alternative dispute resolution (ADR): Suggesting mediation or arbitration as alternatives to a trial, which can be faster and less expensive.
- Drafting legal documents: Preparing and filing necessary legal documents such as complaints, motions, and responses, as well as drafting settlement agreements if a resolution is reached.
How Are Lawsuit / Dispute Lawyers Paid?
The fee structure for lawsuit or dispute lawyers varies depending on the complexity of the case, the type of dispute, and the lawyer's experience. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Many lawsuit lawyers charge by the hour, especially for cases that require extensive preparation, research, and trial work. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Contingency fee: In certain cases, such as personal injury or breach of contract claims, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win the case, usually taking a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of the settlement or damages awarded.
- Flat fee: For specific services, such as filing a simple lawsuit or representing you in mediation, some lawyers may charge a flat fee.
- Retainer: In complex cases or long-term litigation, a lawyer may ask for a retainer, which is an upfront payment to secure their services. The lawyer will then bill against the retainer as they work on the case.
Discuss the fee structure with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how fees will be handled throughout the case.
How Much Does a Lawsuit / Dispute Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawsuit or dispute lawyer depends on the complexity of the case, the lawyer's experience, and the fee structure they use. General cost estimates include:
- Hourly rates: Lawyers may charge between $150 and $500 per hour, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases requiring extensive trial preparation.
- Contingency fees: If your lawyer works on a contingency basis, expect them to take 25% to 40% of any settlement or court award. For example, if you win $100,000 and the contingency fee is 33%, the lawyer would receive $33,000.
- Flat fees: For less complex disputes or tasks, such as drafting a settlement agreement or representing you in mediation, flat fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the scope of work.
- Retainers: Some lawyers require an upfront retainer fee, which can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on the case complexity and expected litigation length.
Make sure to ask for a detailed breakdown of fees during your consultation so you know what to expect.
Top Questions to Ask a Lawsuit / Dispute Lawyer
Before hiring a lawsuit or dispute lawyer, consider asking the following questions:
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What experience do you have with cases like mine?
Ensure the lawyer has handled similar disputes and is familiar with the relevant area of law. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether they charge hourly, on a contingency fee basis, or offer flat fees, and ask for a detailed cost estimate. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your case and potential challenges. -
Have you handled cases that went to trial?
If a trial is possible, confirm the lawyer has courtroom experience. -
How long will the process take?
Get an estimate of the timeline for resolving your dispute. -
Will you handle my case personally?
Understand who will manage your case and their level of involvement.
How to Check the Credibility of a Lawsuit / Dispute Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable lawyer, take the following steps:
- Check their bar status: Confirm with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed and has no disciplinary actions.
- Look for relevant experience: Review their website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in litigation or dispute resolution.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for feedback on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should provide references from past clients.
- Check for professional affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation can indicate expertise.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your initial meeting, bring the following:
- Contracts or agreements: Copies of any signed contracts or relevant agreements.
- Emails and communications: Any written communication between you and the other party.
- Evidence of the dispute: Receipts, financial records, photos, or witness statements related to the conflict.
- Timeline of events: A clear chronology of the dispute, including key dates and interactions.
- List of questions: Prepared questions about your case, the legal process, costs, and strategy.
Being well-prepared will help the lawyer assess your case effectively and provide you with the best legal advice on how to proceed.
