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17 May, 2021 by Jeff
Consulted months ago. She said certain conditions were not met yet, when said conditions were met, contact her again and we could advance case. Two months later contacted her office and was put off by assistant. Was given numerous assurances that Stephanie would return my call. After 50 days, 11 calls, emails ,and a few union officials phone calls I finally receive a 3 line response email. 50 days was enough to kill my case due to time constraints.
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08 Oct, 2018 by John law
I met with Stephanie. the other day and we discussed the particulars of my case. She encouraged me to go to the EEOC as she does to everyone and I told her I would follow through. She said once I have been to the EEOC we would send a demand letter and see where that went. It was my full understanding that we had an agreement that she was going to represent me. I have no other reason to indicate that she will not follow through with what she told me. I did not sign anything, but I have sent her documentation for the case. She told me the rate of contingency fee would be 35 percent. I agreed to that and we threw around dollar amounts of what she thought it might possibly be worth at trial or settlement. She said if they booked at the demand letter, then we would necessitate going to trial. I told her I did not think that's it would be as much of a problem because of the amount of evidence that I do have against my former employer. My name is John
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07 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I met with Stephanie several months ago, paid the fee she requested to hear my employment case of discrimination. She stated she would represent me if I received a Right to Sue letter from the EEOC. When I obtained such documents, after several weeks contacting her, she finally said she would not take my case. No, we did not sign a contract, but a handshake was respectable and morally binding. She did not follow though with our meeting.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Mark
It hurts when you've been screwed in a home transaction, worse is when the person hired and paid to help you in this situation puts in about 10% effort, I think! As far as I can tell, he took my $7500, sent one or two documents to the court and then went dark. I'm such a fool. I should have known that no attorney of real merit would have the second question he asked be, "How much money do you have in the bank?" Run, run as fast as you can.
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01 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
https://alabnews.com/supreme-court-of-arizona-reprimands-phoenix-attorney-for-billing-irregularities/ This states only some parts of his misconduct but will be enough to know about him. My advice to you is "just avoid him and you will save money and stress."
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19 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
We hired Doncaster for a wrongful eviction and to try and prove fraud against against the company who forget documents to obtain a family home. And for harassment to me. He charged me $7500.00 just for a retainer. After the eviction he never answer our calls and never did anything about the fraud case. His secretary is the only one that would finally email. We obtained his services around Sept 5. And by April 20 th he had not filed one thing for the fraud. Needless to say we let him go. He did give me bad close to $2,800 but we never got any results for the house, which as been sold 2 more times. We gave him all of the information we had, he never looked anything up for himself or even bothered to read most of it by April 20. How much is an eviction? $4500? Mr Doncaster! All you did was blame us for your incompetence.
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04 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
Failed to update me on the progress of the case and he and paralegal to do not answer emails in a timely manner
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26 Mar, 2024 by Odessa pike
Worthless didn't even have the guts to show his face at my brothers sentencing today, didn't give the judge all the reference letters. Lied to my brother who is ill and totally confused as to why he had no legal representation in court as they took him into custody. Bet he shows up to collect the check for defending him though. This man needs to be disbarred. If you hear the name Tyrone Mitchell run as fast as you can and get another lawyer, don't listen to or take this frauds advice.
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20 Feb, 2024 by Christa garman
He is not helping a friend of mine. He lied to the defendant and to the judge. He isn't helping anyone, but himself for the money. Please if you get the guy ask for someone else immediately. There has been recording of all the conversations between Tyrone and the other person about their conversation and he still sits there and lies won't send anything over to be looked at before signing any paperwork. This guy is a piece of work and everyone needs to report him to the Arizona State Bar Association.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Sherrie castillo
Tyrone was assigned to my son's case as a public defender. He told us to give him any questions or information that would help him get my son out of jail. He refused to use any information that we gave him, and he didn't call any of us up as witnesses. He said he didn't want to look like he was picking on the"victim". In the end, my son went to prison because this man wouldn't do his job. If you get assigned him, request another lawyer immediately.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Odessa pike
Worthless didn't even have the guts to show his face at my brothers sentencing today, didn't give the judge all the reference letters. Lied to my brother who is ill and totally confused as to why he had no legal representation in court as they took him into custody. Bet he shows up to collect the check for defending him though. This man needs to be disbarred. If you hear the name Tyrone Mitchell run as fast as you can and get another lawyer, don't listen to or take this frauds advice.
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20 Feb, 2024 by Christa garman
He is not helping a friend of mine. He lied to the defendant and to the judge. He isn't helping anyone, but himself for the money. Please if you get the guy ask for someone else immediately. There has been recording of all the conversations between Tyrone and the other person about their conversation and he still sits there and lies won't send anything over to be looked at before signing any paperwork. This guy is a piece of work and everyone needs to report him to the Arizona State Bar Association.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Sherrie castillo
Tyrone was assigned to my son's case as a public defender. He told us to give him any questions or information that would help him get my son out of jail. He refused to use any information that we gave him, and he didn't call any of us up as witnesses. He said he didn't want to look like he was picking on the"victim". In the end, my son went to prison because this man wouldn't do his job. If you get assigned him, request another lawyer immediately.
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27 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
This guy is either crazy, drunk, or has alzheimers. He is aggressive and rude to his clients. He can't even form a coherent sentence, I don't know how he even still is allowed to be a lawyer?
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24 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
Be very careful and pay close attention to billing. He will bill more than your agreed rate. Then he will use threatening techniques to collect when you question his billing errors. Also a hot head, with high employee turnover.
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13 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
He doesn't listen, is reactive and child like and only cares about getting as much money as possible for himself.
Not a good experience.
And then he blamed me for being challenging after paying him $100,000 in attorneys' fees over a one year period.
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01 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired Blake for a child custody case. I provided him with physical evidence, witnesses and trusted his advice. Once we got to trial, he did not call any witnesses to the stand, he advised against needing any more evidence than submitted and did not argue on key points in court. We lost due to not enough evidence submitted. He then informed of new direction to take that changed 180 degrees each consultation. He seemed disconnected to the case. His counseling seemed on however he felt at that moment not in the case overall. I would not recommend him not because we lost but because of the direction he took after the case. His direction forward not only failed but he rebuttal his own advise within 6 months after, which was far to late. He was also one of the more expensive attorneys I worked with. Which did not make a difference.
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25 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
This attorney failed to inform us that our discovery period was when we were required to submit our witnesses and did not include the witnesses we had given him. He also advised us not to fight a partial summary judgment against us stating that it would be very difficult to dispute it and win. Naturally, we lost that part of the case. Once we reached our main trial, we found out that all of the arguments we were going to make were stricken from the record as they were arguments that should have been made in the partial summary judgment. In essence, the ill advise from our attorney sealed the deal for the other party. He also repeatedly wanted to "stay away" from arguments that would dispute the other parties claims or question their motivations. For this reason, we would have to say he was not tenacious at all. He obviously did not have the expertise in the area that we needed. We were fighting a termination of parental rights.
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22 Jun, 2015 by Rita
A friend of mine - wrongly convicted - received Kerrie as his court-appointed counsel for his appeal. What a joke. She filed a one-issue brief and didn't even correctly cite the record. If you know anything about appeals, you know that you can only further appeal the issues that were preserved. She preserved one out of the myriad of issues in the trial court, so now he's screwed. He said he received very little communication from her and he filed a motion to force her to withdraw, which was granted over 12 days ago now. The court ordered immediate withdrawal and transfer of the record items and she has yet to do so.
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22 Jan, 2015 by Robert
I wanted a Rule 32 in my case. I filed the paperwork for a post conviction relief (Rule 32) and asked to be assigned a public defender to help me with my case. The judge granted the public defender request and assigned Kerrie Droban. The only contact I had was a single letter the office sent me saying she only does work by mail (snail mail) and wont do anything by e-mail or phone. I got to know nothing about what was going on...if anything. Then one day a random letter shows up saying Kerrie Droban's office cant find anything wrong with my case after they looked at the transcripts (this being 6 months after I 1st filed the rule 32 motion) . I understand getting transcripts, but that does not take 6 months. Plus that was not even the problem in my case. My probation officer lied in court, told the judge I had committed 1000 arsons when I have committed zero, not even my crime. My probation was violated because probation violated a court order and punished me for it. How hard is it to put in a motion to clarify, get a response, put in a motion to enforce, and make a judge understand I cant violate probation for doing everything the court says.
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25 Oct, 2007 by Anonymous
He represented me for two years in a lawsuit against an insurance company. The lawyers for the insurance company walked all over Beltz from day one. When the case started getting really tough, Beltz walked off the case leaving me high and dry against the insurance company and only a few months away from the scheduled trial date. I wouldn't recommend this loser if he were the only lawyer left on Earth.
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12 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
Chandler Travis, Travis Law represented our HOA during a dispute over a Crime Free Lease Addendum (CFLA). He advised our HOA to proceed with implementation despite overwhelming evidence presented by a homeowner with no legal background that the provisions were in violation of the CC&Rs. Rather then redraft the CFLA, Chandler proceeded to court where we lost and subsequently slapped with 2 civil violations. Worse yet we could now owe lessors in our community over $5600 in fees collected by the CFLA. A month after the decision, all board members resigned or were voted out, and our management company quit. Today our new board members and new management company fear implementation of a reasonable CFLA that could easily conform to our CC&Rs. Everyone in our community lost in this matter.
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08 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
This guy is the worst around. No people Skills whatsoever. He loves to nitpick women. His title makes him feel like he is above everyone. Stay away from him!
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12 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr Austin Woods represented me and let his emotions take over and drug out the case. I really wanted to settle and he wouldn't let me. He made decisions on my behave that did not represent my best interests. I would not hire him again.
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22 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
We contacted Mr Wood about two months ago regarding a business matter in the Tempe area. We talked both on the phone and via email. He had us send all the documentation regarding the issue and advised us he wanted to talk further on the matter. We patiently waited and after an additional several weeks reached out to Mr Wood at Baskin-Richards. Rather than talk to us on the phone, he emailed that he was not interested in helping us ! If he would have been upfront with us we could have been well under way with a competent attorney. Mr. Wood led us on that he was interested in handling our matter only to let us down.
Don't let David Wood or Baskin-Richards waste your time.
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05 Oct, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Bustamante and his office are rude, don't do much work, and violate laws left and right. I am shocked nobody has complained about him yet. He refuses to get back in a timely manner. From my own experiences with this lawyer it seems he lies and cheats his way through court room proceedings.
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28 Dec, 2023 by Kenneth
Rented her condo paid $ 53,000 on time in slightly over a year . Never demanded anything unusual beyond repairs to front door or an electricity issue . I was charged a $ 1,000 move out fee to clean a one bedroom unit , taken out of my security .She claimed I didn’t clean unit to her satisfaction which may be true but a maid could have redone our cleaning for $200 easily .. Never meet with me when I moved out as she lives out of state has no property manager to check the unit so had no way to remedy her minor issues . I contacted her 20 days after moving to request my security of $7,000 be returned that’s when I was told of her decision . I’m a Dr have no time to file a small claims action but was treated unfairly Dr G
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05 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Shaleen handled a lawsuit for me in an area she had no expertise in handling, yet was very comfortable charging me exorbitant fees. Needless to say I lost the case big time. Do yourself a favor and find a competent attorney!
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28 Aug, 2014 by Robert
My experience with Isaac Hernandez was very disappointing. I hope this review saves someone else from having their case destroyed by Mr. Hernandez. I initially consulted attorney Isaac Hernandez regarding my wrongful termination case because he advertised himself as specializing in Employment Law. After he learned that I also have a Qui Tam case, he steered me towards filing the Qui Tam case even though he had not done a SINGLE qui tam case ever. However, he was anxious to take my case after he realized that he may collect a large sum in fees and damages for himself.
Since he had no experience or knowledge, he brought in another lawyer named Daniel Ortega to help him. Daniel Ortega claims to be a personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer and also knows nothing about Employment Law or qui tam cases. But not having any experience or knowledge regarding my case did not matter to him either. Their plan was to have the US Attorney in Arizona file my case and do all litigation while Isaac and Daniel just collect a huge check at the end for themselves with absolutely no work.
After six months of my case being stalled with no end in sight, I began to inquire these two lawyers to advise me how long it might take to have my case finally being heard in court. They ignored my emails and wouldn’t respond for weeks. They failed to answer my questions and told me to just “trust them”.
After I grew increasingly convinced that these two lawyers could care less about me or my case and only cared about dollar signs, I refused to blindly trust these two lawyers as they asked and demanded answers about my case. Mr. Hernandez and Ortega did not like it and ABANONDED my case altogether and emailed me that they were withdrawing from the case.
After wasting six months of my case, these two lawyers abandoned my case because I asked them questions about my case and wanted to them to actually do the work I retained them to do and not just hope for a large check after the US Attorney does all the work.
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26 Sep, 2022 by Daniel
PUTS CLIENTS IN A BAD POSITION:
The only interactions I've had with this lawyer thus far, are after he has instructed his clients to violate the law, and leaves them high and dry when they do and get caught.
His client had been given an opportunity to diffuse a pending litigating, avoid injunctive relief and a federal court visit, and it's like he just decided an expensive war and damage was better.
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07 Nov, 2018 by Joel
Hired him to review a contract. Initial meeting went well. Paid the retainer. We were told he would have work finished the next Tuesday. Hadn't even started by Tuesday. Then it was one excuse after another. Told him it really needed to get done. Spoke on Thursday evening and he assured it would be done the next day. Friday afternoon I received a revised document that looked like a high schooler had done it in a few minutes. Obviously never got around to working on our contract and slapped something together at the last minute. Totally unusable and unacceptable. Then lied to me and said that the reason it was late was that he had spent so much rewriting. On top of that kept $3000 of the retainer. To his credit, in the initial meeting, he made 2 good recommendations that I used in the final contract.
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01 May, 2013 by Anonymous
This guy is completely incompetent. I was accused by my drughead brother, who jumped me along with a career violent criminal, of assault. I got pummeled by the two men. I did all the research for this lawyer and he ignored it all. He actually refused to hear my side of the story — my own lawyer. He didn't even know what questions to ask. Do not hire this lawyer, David E. Ward!
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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.
