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05 Apr, 2024 by Adam saidane
The worst lawyer can client get
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16 Mar, 2016 by Christopher
After 18 months of hiring Mr. Heingardner he repeatedly asked me to file a 41(a). He and an associate of his did not file a form with the courts in time and my case could have been dismissed with or without prejudice. On several other occasions I could not get him to return phone messages, emails, and text messages. In some instances it took several months. On another occasion he had paperwork from the opposing side for several months that he did not forward to me on time and then he did telling me I had to have it done ASAP!!
Not much communication, does not handle paperwork in a timely fashion, and did not do much research for the case which I had to do.
All in all I would not recommend this attorney period. He didn't even tell me the truth about the missed filing of the paperwork OR apologize!
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21 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. Chalfie is an arrogant man who uses his position to manipulate people and doesn't do the job he is hired to do. Rather tries to do things according to what he thinks should be done. He is out of state most of the time and uses his associates to do most of the legwork for him. He refuses to listen and makes decisions on his own that are contrary to those of his client. He billed for services he wasn't hired to perform. Continued to bill even after he was fired.
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05 Apr, 2024 by Adam saidane
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29 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Mr. Smith did not finish the job, for which we signed a contract. He did not meet the agreed-upon time commitments and became upset when I reminded him that I was awaiting his deliverable for my review. I attempted to remind him via email that he was late with his work to which he did not respond, but he charged me for each email. He made it sound like he was doing me a favor. Mr Smith did not act professionally and raised his voice.
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29 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
If you are lucky enough to avoid Curt who is now partnering up with with Chris Finney, you should be one of the happiest people you'd ever find. If by some chance that you're pawned off by Christ Finney to Curt, do yourself a favor and talk to a wall. You'd get more of a response and a better listener.
It's amazing how they ask for something- so you do it, and then they complain like a whiny 3rd grade school girl and make assumptions when they haven't gone through all the materials they requested.
If you request something, then I would hope you'd go through all of it before commenting. Then when you do comment, please let the client answer your questions before you interrupt and go on. When the client again tries to answer, please let them finish.
(I have all the calls recorded- to support the accusations that I may be making.)
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28 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Colleen Devanney as my lawyer.. EPIC disappointment. For future business, I'd never hire her again and I won't work with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease if she is any indication of the way they conduct business. Not even if they work for free.
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05 Apr, 2024 by Adam saidane
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05 Apr, 2024 by Adam saidane
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05 Apr, 2024 by Adam saidane
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05 Apr, 2024 by Adam saidane
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29 Mar, 2023 by Shan’té brown
If you don’t make over a million dollars a year, don’t use him. He profiles based on looks and how much you make. He goes as far, as not even consulting, and not ever replying back. Like I said, if he think you’re below him, it’s a waste of time for you as a Client. If he thinks you’re made of money, or knows what your family owns, he’ll be your best friend. DO NOT USE SCOTT GILBERT.
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25 Feb, 2023 by Sarah
Hired this attorney after a consultation which went well. Once hired, his actions and behavior were completely different. He claimed to know the magistrate and had these closed door meetings which I was against after the first one. Who knows what was said. After 6 months with zero action I fired him. Turns out he didn't even have the correct contract between he and I. He doesn't know what he's doing.
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27 Jul, 2022 by Carlos
Called my place of business looking for someone whom no longer works here about some civil matter. Starts demanding to speak to the owner or the payroll administrator (neither of whom anyone here has access to) and threatening that my company will be held responsible for whatever this is. I just work here lady, I was trying to help you and you were very nasty with me on the phone. Please do not reach out again. Dude doesn’t work here anymore!
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16 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
He was absolutely worthless to my case. And he submitted an inter-office email to me, in ERROR - where he bad-mouthed me to his colleagues! He also submitted the offensive email to the Bar Committee who was reviewing him and his partner's billing practices. They were found guilty of increasing their hourly billing without any notice to me. I never met Kevin Frank nor his partner and only spoke with Kevin twice by phone. I am on the other coast and needed their help in a Bad Trustee case in Dayton. They failed abysmally. But in fairness, Kevin was brought on the case after almost 2 years of the main atty DOING NOTHING and I guess he realized my Dad's complex probate case, was more than he could handle without help. All that time that passed, the Trustee was bleeding the estate dry and was found to have written a $100,000 check to himself! The main atty that Kevin was supposed to assistant, never even subpoenaed ANY records at all in all that time. He kept asking for my "patience" and also made the comment that "it was in the lord's hands." NOT what you want to hear for your EXPENSIVE atty who fleeced me for almost $30,000 for absolutely NOTHING and cost me even more, by allowing the Trustee to get away with murder! Shame on both attorneys.
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09 Oct, 2009 by Bob
It has been almost 2 months and she has yet to file the paperwork that was requested by the court. In the meantime we are losing wages weekly because of her incompetence!bob
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28 Feb, 2024 by Robin silas
Had abad experience with a paralegal and a new attorney that took over my mother’s case. The way I was talked to and then when I made a complaint no one returned the phone call. Had documents drawn up in 2022 then in 2023 I called to make sure nothing needed updated and was blown off. Now that there is a death in the family paperwork that should had been filled out was not and the one thing I was trying to avoid PROBATE I still have to go through because for some reason they didn’t think to fill out transfer on death. They told me it would be an additional retainer of 2000 to help me fill out any paperwork. With me being upset the attorney I think her name is Chelsea told me to contact the attorney who doesn’t even work there anymore. I thought I was a client of your law firm . She said you can still call her. Paid over 2000 to have very simple paperwork drawn up and for some reason the car was forgotten and if I want help it will be an additional 2000. And I called a year later to make sure nothing needed to be updated. That’s where I have the problem. I was blown off. Maybe it’s my skin tone or the estate is small. The main reason this firm was hired because I wanted to prevent property from going in probate. But here I am money spent and still going to east 9 th street which is stressful while planning a funeral
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28 Feb, 2024 by Robin silas
Had abad experience with a paralegal and a new attorney that took over my mother’s case. The way I was talked to and then when I made a complaint no one returned the phone call. Had documents drawn up in 2022 then in 2023 I called to make sure nothing needed updated and was blown off. Now that there is a death in the family paperwork that should had been filled out was not and the one thing I was trying to avoid PROBATE I still have to go through because for some reason they didn’t think to fill out transfer on death. They told me it would be an additional retainer of 2000 to help me fill out any paperwork. With me being upset the attorney I think her name is Chelsea told me to contact the attorney who doesn’t even work there anymore. I thought I was a client of your law firm . She said you can still call her. Paid over 2000 to have very simple paperwork drawn up and for some reason the car was forgotten and if I want help it will be an additional 2000. And I called a year later to make sure nothing needed to be updated. That’s where I have the problem. I was blown off. Maybe it’s my skin tone or the estate is small. The main reason this firm was hired because I wanted to prevent property from going in probate. But here I am money spent and still going to east 9 th street which is stressful while planning a funeral
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04 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Bad settlement negotiator. Bloated settlement claims to attract new clientele.
Distracted. Does not recuse self when there is a conflict of interests.
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28 Feb, 2024 by Robin silas
Had abad experience with a paralegal and a new attorney that took over my mother’s case. The way I was talked to and then when I made a complaint no one returned the phone call. Had documents drawn up in 2022 then in 2023 I called to make sure nothing needed updated and was blown off. Now that there is a death in the family paperwork that should had been filled out was not and the one thing I was trying to avoid PROBATE I still have to go through because for some reason they didn’t think to fill out transfer on death. They told me it would be an additional retainer of 2000 to help me fill out any paperwork. With me being upset the attorney I think her name is Chelsea told me to contact the attorney who doesn’t even work there anymore. I thought I was a client of your law firm . She said you can still call her. Paid over 2000 to have very simple paperwork drawn up and for some reason the car was forgotten and if I want help it will be an additional 2000. And I called a year later to make sure nothing needed to be updated. That’s where I have the problem. I was blown off. Maybe it’s my skin tone or the estate is small. The main reason this firm was hired because I wanted to prevent property from going in probate. But here I am money spent and still going to east 9 th street which is stressful while planning a funeral
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28 Feb, 2024 by Robin silas
Had abad experience with a paralegal and a new attorney that took over my mother’s case. The way I was talked to and then when I made a complaint no one returned the phone call. Had documents drawn up in 2022 then in 2023 I called to make sure nothing needed updated and was blown off. Now that there is a death in the family paperwork that should had been filled out was not and the one thing I was trying to avoid PROBATE I still have to go through because for some reason they didn’t think to fill out transfer on death. They told me it would be an additional retainer of 2000 to help me fill out any paperwork. With me being upset the attorney I think her name is Chelsea told me to contact the attorney who doesn’t even work there anymore. I thought I was a client of your law firm . She said you can still call her. Paid over 2000 to have very simple paperwork drawn up and for some reason the car was forgotten and if I want help it will be an additional 2000. And I called a year later to make sure nothing needed to be updated. That’s where I have the problem. I was blown off. Maybe it’s my skin tone or the estate is small. The main reason this firm was hired because I wanted to prevent property from going in probate. But here I am money spent and still going to east 9 th street which is stressful while planning a funeral
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What a Litigation Lawyer Can Do for You
A litigation lawyer specializes in representing individuals, businesses, or organizations involved in legal disputes. Whether you're the one filing a lawsuit or you're being sued, a litigation attorney will advocate on your behalf throughout the entire legal process. Their goal is to resolve disputes, either through negotiation, settlement, or trial. Litigation lawyers can help with a wide range of disputes, including contract disagreements, real estate issues, employment disputes, personal injury claims, and more.
Litigation lawyers provide strategic legal advice and manage all aspects of your case, from filing motions to representing you in court, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you have the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome.
When Should I Hire a Litigation Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a litigation lawyer if you're involved in a legal dispute that you cannot resolve on your own. Common situations include:
- Breach of contract disputes: If a party to a contract fails to fulfill their obligations, a litigation lawyer can help you seek damages or enforce the agreement.
- Business disputes: Litigation lawyers can represent you in cases of partnership disagreements, intellectual property disputes, or business fraud.
- Employment disputes: If you're facing issues like wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, or wage disputes, a litigation lawyer can help resolve these matters through negotiation or court action.
- Personal injury claims: If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence and are seeking compensation, a litigation attorney can help you pursue your case.
- Real estate or property disputes: When there are conflicts over property ownership, boundary issues, or lease agreements, a litigation lawyer can assist in resolving the dispute.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process is beneficial, especially if a lawsuit seems imminent or you have already been served with legal documents.
What Does a Litigation Lawyer Do?
A litigation lawyer handles all aspects of your case, from the initial investigation to the trial and even the appeals process, if necessary. Their role includes:
- Case assessment and investigation: Analyzing the facts of your case and advising whether it’s worth pursuing or defending.
- Pleadings and motions: Drafting and filing documents to initiate or respond to a lawsuit, including complaints, motions to dismiss, and answers.
- Discovery: Gathering evidence, including depositions, interrogatories, and document requests, to build your case.
- Negotiations and settlement discussions: Attempting to resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, or settlement talks before going to trial.
- Trial representation: Presenting your case in court, examining witnesses, introducing evidence, and making legal arguments before a judge or jury.
- Appeals: If necessary, filing appeals to challenge or defend the outcome of the trial.
Litigation lawyers are also skilled negotiators and often work to resolve disputes outside of court to save time, money, and stress for their clients.
How Are Litigation Lawyers Paid?
Litigation lawyers typically use a variety of fee structures depending on the type of case, the complexity of the legal matter, and the financial circumstances of the client. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Many litigation attorneys charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and geographic location.
- Flat fees: For specific, predictable legal tasks (such as filing a motion), lawyers may offer a flat fee.
- Contingency fees: In personal injury or other cases where you seek damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency basis, taking a percentage of the settlement or award if you win.
- Retainer: Some clients pay a retainer fee upfront to secure ongoing legal services. The lawyer then bills against this retainer as work is done.
The exact structure should be discussed in the initial consultation to ensure you understand how and when you'll be charged.
How Much Does a Litigation Lawyer Cost?
The cost of a litigation lawyer varies significantly depending on the nature of the dispute and the lawyer’s experience. Factors affecting the cost include:
- The complexity of the case: More complex litigation involving extensive discovery, expert witnesses, or multi-party suits typically costs more.
- Time spent: Litigation cases can be time-consuming, especially if they go to trial. The longer the case, the higher the legal fees.
- Type of fee arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $200 to over $1,000 per hour, depending on the lawyer’s reputation and location. Contingency fees generally range from 25% to 40% of the settlement or award.
- Stage of litigation: Cases that settle early in the process are often less expensive than those that proceed to trial or appeal.
It’s crucial to ask about cost estimates during your initial consultation to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Litigation Lawyer
Before hiring a litigation lawyer, it's essential to ask key questions to ensure you're choosing the right representation:
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What is your experience with cases like mine?
Ensure that the lawyer has experience handling your specific type of dispute, whether it's a contract issue, personal injury, or business matter. -
What are the potential outcomes of my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your case's strengths, weaknesses, and the likelihood of success. -
What is your fee structure?
Clarify how you'll be charged, whether by the hour, a flat fee, or on a contingency basis. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it's hard to predict, an experienced lawyer can give you a rough estimate based on similar cases. -
How often do you settle cases versus going to trial?
Some lawyers are more inclined to settle, while others may be more experienced in the courtroom. It’s important to understand their strategy. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Some lawyers prefer aggressive litigation, while others focus on settlement or mediation. Choose one whose approach aligns with your goals.
How to Check the Credibility of a Litigation Lawyer
To verify a litigation lawyer’s credibility, consider the following steps:
- Check bar association records: Ensure the lawyer is in good standing with the state bar and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and track record.
- Look for litigation experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they have handled cases like yours and have a record of success.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer to provide references from past clients who can speak to their effectiveness and approach.
- Research their trial experience: If your case is likely to go to trial, ensure the lawyer has a history of courtroom success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make your first consultation with a litigation lawyer productive, you should prepare the following:
- A clear outline of the dispute: Provide a timeline and key details about the legal issue you're facing.
- Any relevant documents: Bring contracts, emails, letters, or any other documentation that pertains to the case.
- A list of key players: Provide the names of individuals or companies involved in the dispute.
- Questions about fees and the litigation process: Make sure you understand how the lawyer plans to approach your case and how you will be charged.
- Your goals and expectations: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, whether it's a settlement, compensation, or another resolution.
By coming prepared, you can ensure that your initial meeting with the lawyer is both efficient and insightful, giving you a better sense of how to proceed with your case.
