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02 May, 2023 by Jeff milburn
I had a situation years ago that a previous employer caused me a lot of harm and distress. I interviewed several lawyers locally and Phillip Griffin stood out heads and shoulders above anyone else. Together we built a rock solid case, so solid that the defendants changed counsel 3x's and they approached us during pretrial asking what we had to do to settle the case. It was not until the week before we were scheduled to go to trial when we shared the recorded conversations that allowed us to we reach a settlement a day before trial that we were most happy with. To close, I cannot recommend Mr. Griffin enough, so much so that 8 years later after the settlement, the defendants called me back for an interview but unfortunately, we could not come to an agreement on the position was presented. I am forever grateful that I interviewed 3 lawyers and Phillip was the last one and has been my only lawyer I have ever had to date!
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03 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE HIRING THIS LAW FIRM!
DID NOT SEE THE CASE THROUGH BEFORE DEMANDING MORE MONEY!
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22 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Warning :: Incompetent lawyer :: Warning
Was hired to defend against a contract disagreement, and Phil's incompetence cost me the entire case. He argued points that made zero sense, and was made fun of by the judge, the other lawyer, in court, and in the written motions themselves. Was often the cause of laughter in the courtroom, which is very embarrassing. He continues to bill me, and now adds on interest.
I am having to hire a new lawyer just to get Phil off my back. And I lost the entire case by leaps and bounds.
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10 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
If you care about you best chances avoid Ron Slaven! The rest of the staff are nice. Slaven is not worth the price and most likely won’t use any evidence in court that you’re paying for and will not use any evidence you give him or legal aid. Most important he will not update you how he will proceed to handle the case. John and Janet and Angel are much better. Avoid Ron Slaven he even forgot to bring up my only witness and did not use one single document or evidence that he printed out or document you pay for such as police, medical, or legal documents. He wings it the day before unprepared, forgetful, and used no evidence that I ended up paying $2,000 for he never brought it up in court. He only cares about money not you don’t make the same mistake.
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15 Feb, 2019 by Lisa
I hired Ronnie to do a custody case for me.He was well prepared at the hearing. Slaven didn't think a judge would go for my case. The case has gone into settlement. Slaven has done everything I have asked of him.I have been given copies of all the paperwork done for my case. I have been kept up to date on very aspect of the case. I have monthly statements. He is very nice and easy to get along with. He makes you feel very calm. He is very straight forward and easy to understand.
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31 May, 2024 by Nathaniel boccarossa
Goated.
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22 Jul, 2023 by Serotonin heirarchy
05 Nov, 2022 by Sharmanhall1 !
I WISH I COULD GIVE 0 STARS.
This foundation sends me mail every day and it is becoming a problem. They don't answer their phones, there is no real contact information for them, and I am unable to 'unsubscribe' from the 5lb envelopes that fill my mailbox every day. I wish they would leave me alone -- at this point it is borderline harassment.
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21 Nov, 2020 by Mike fahey
04 Nov, 2017 by Ms navi
Very nice law firm. People are very friendly and warm.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Mike dee
Got my 60 in a 45 speeding ticket dismissed. Attorneys commonly send letters to people seeing if they need representation. The letter says if there was an error or if a ticket was not received to disregard the letter. Call and speak with the team before you rely on reviews by people that have never used them or even spoken to them. I spoke with them, followed their instructions, and got excellent results. I asked for a "no contest" plea and try to minimize my punishment, but the ticket was dismissed!! Greg and his team delivered everything exactly as they specified.
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03 Jun, 2024 by Gil patrick
I recently received a traffic ticket for speeding in Virginia. Prior to my court date I received a letter from Attorney Gregory Waddell offering the availability of his services if I needed an attorney. His letter contained an offer for a free telephone consultation. I called Mr. Waddell and he was in court. His paralegal said she would have him return my call. Within two hours Mr. Waddell returned my call and asked how he could be of assistance. After reviewing my citation, and it's particular circumstances, he did not feel his services and associated fees were necessary since I planned on personally attending my court date. He went on to give me helpful advice on how to plead my case and suggested I take an online defensive driving course prior to the court date as the judges. have a tendency to look favorably on that type of pro active approach. WOW! What a true professional approach from Mr. Waddell. So many attorneys would have pitched their services to collect a fee. Mr. Waddell was more interested in doing the right thing and not taking advantage of a client. I can assure you that if I ever find myself in real need of an attorney I will be seeking out Mr. Waddell. I suggest you do the same. Gil Patrick
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01 Apr, 2024 by Doug
18 Sep, 2024 by Mariah smith
Howard is a great attorney and deserves more credit , he is very easy to talk to and understanding, he doesn't like a lier when your guilty , and if u have proof of your not guilty plea even when u may be guilty he is happy to present it to the best of his knowledge. And he is close with the D.A and can get you good deals . But if u don't know what your wanting or talking about of course any lawyer can take advantage of a rookie. Anyhow I think very highly of Howard and he has been a great attorney for me since I was 10 and in foster care . Even as a adult.
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04 Sep, 2020 by Erica
Mr. Manheimer was a pleasure to work with. While being a little difficult to get a hold of at times, was genuinely apologetic, and always did get in contact with me in advance of court proceedings to discuss my case and calm my nerves. Felt very comfortable speaking with him, and that he was actually listening to me. He kept my career and ramifications of any pleas in mind when handling my matter to reach the most positive outcome. The first public defender I was assigned, I felt as if I was just another nameless, faceless, file in her stack for the day. She barely made eye contact and did not care about my side of the situation. I highly recommend Mr. Manheimer. He is a strong advocate for his clients and makes your voice feel heard.
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20 Mar, 2017 by Matt
He was all about getting paid! Every meeting was about how much money I had for him. Once he was paid I did hear anything from him about my case! When it started getting closer to my trial I kept trying to meet with him. We set many different times and dates and would cancel the day be for. Sometimes it was even an hour be for the appointment. Final we meet a couples of days be for my trial and was pressing my to take a deal. I didnt want a deal because I knew there was evidence to prove I didn't do what I was being charged with. Comes to find out at my trial he wasn't even ready for it he gathered nothing for it. So because we had no defense I was found guilt and now facing 10 years!! $7000.00 out the window. I'm Appealing It. I talked to a new attorney and he was in such disbelief and couldn't believe that that happened. In one hour this other attorney talk to me more about my case then in the whole year and a half I had Howard. On the bright side I was told I should have no problem having an appeal granted. A court appointed attorney!!!
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06 May, 2017 by Anonymous
My case was for an annulment based on fraud and Ms. Wright took it head on. She explained legal strategies in a way that could be understood by someone without law experience and set realistic expectations for the outcome. She readied me for testimony by providing a list of questions and prepared answers to make sure I would remember to include all of the pertinent facts on the stand. It's easy to be nervous and forget, but since I studied her guide, I was able to focus on facts without rambling on a tangent.
Unexpectedly, the judge announced my hearing would be completed on that day when two half-days were scheduled. Ms. Wright and I were blindsided because we expected to have time to prepare for cross examinations. Despite this challenge, she remained focused and on her feet for an entire day and didn't skip a beat. I could hardly keep my eyes open but she improvised, asked all the right questions and kept in the game for 6-1/2 hours. It was a long hard day.
Ms. Wright thinks fast on her feet. She's sharp, strategic, focused, has a great memory and has a winning mindset. As a bonus, she is very easy to work with and maintains friendly professionalism.
The annulment was granted! Ms. Wright made it happen and I am forever grateful that she agreed to represent me. I would refer her to anyone.
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18 Jun, 2013 by Gina
Ms. Wright returned my phone call within a couple of hours of my email from AVVO. Because I could not answer my phone right away, she left her cell phone number for me to return her call. I reached her right away. Although she was on the road, she listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. She was considerate and knowledgeable. I really appreciated her concern for my case and I will definitely call upon her again.
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06 Jan, 2011 by James
This Attorney would generally not return phone calls and emails. I literally pleaded with her to keep me up to date and informed, because I was so desperate about my legal matters, but she simply ignored my requests, except for a few isolated times. Once I fired her, she gave me a final bill, which was more expensive than I expected.
During our initial one hour consultation, which I was charged for, she did not even have the court order paperwork printed out, which I sent to her prior to the meeting. So she had to take 5-8 minutes and print it out as I sat there waiting; and then she had to read it over. I was disappointed that she was not prepared for the meeting.
By far the worst part was that this Attorney acknowledged that I am due the remainder of the retainer, but the she stopped communicating with me. She provided me with the invoice, which even stated that she still owes me, but she simply ignored all my communication attempts, including, to answer my phone calls, emails, and even personal messages left with the receptionist in her office.
By the way, the Wright Law Firm, operated by Marcia Wright, has only one Attorney actively working there, which is Ms Wright herself. I was so hurt that she would refuse to give me the several hundred dollars back, since it was mid November, and Christmas was approaching. I could have used the money. It is now January and still not a peep from her.
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19 Dec, 2017 by Jean
I hired Mr. Phillips to help me with custody of my daughter. He exceeded my expectations after two other attorney's failed to protect my daughter's best interest. I was awarded sole custody. Mr. Phillips was kind, compassionate, and extremely down to earth. Despite his kindness, however, when the time came, the gloves came off and he was ready to fight! I loved how easy he was to talk to.
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22 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
My lawyer was Richard Phillips, I paid the necessary fees for child support and custody. The charge was $1500.00. However, he did not file the requested custody paperwork and did not inform me until the day of trial. Mr. Phillips was unprepared for court. I requested a refund of the custody filing fees and the secretary sent me a bill of charges. Thereafter, I received a bill of undisclosed fees which included $300 for speaking with his secretary 3 times for 5 minutes. Which was a total charge of $900 for speaking with the secretary for 15 minutes. Mr. Phillips never returned my phone calls after he was paid $1500. Horrible lawyer, if I had the money to file a malpractice suit I would.
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04 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
I gave Mr. Phillips $1600 to represent me until I had a problem resolved. He wouldn't answer my calls or let me upstairs at his office. He is very disrespectful.
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08 Aug, 2024 by John kane
I contacted the firm regarding abusive neighbors. I explained the situation and asked for counsel that did not believe gay persons should be persecuted. I was led to believe an attorney would call almost immediately, as the secretary confirmed there would be no conflict of interest in representation. No one called, and the firm refused to return my calls, and would not take my calls. I have to conclude the firm favors the persecution of gay persons.
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14 Apr, 2024 by Vaughn puccio
3 hours of unrelated rhetoric in court.
Just crazy!
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15 Jan, 2018 by Donna henshaw
17 Sep, 2024 by Johnny mckinney
Horrible people along with all those involved in the 3M earplug lawsuit. Between this firm and Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz they are making sure anyone who should be paid from this get very little. Several other veterans have also said they have been screwed out of this settlement and have gotten little to nothing. We are the ones who have to live with the constant ringing or hearing loss not any of you in these firms! This whole thing from this from that has trickled down is sketchy and I am sure they are pocketing more than they should.... all of them.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Benjamin whitcher
I have tried to contact this firm they say contact your primary counsel yet they are responsible for distributing the payment and Despite having all the proper documentation for my 3m settlement they passed me over for payment so now I have no idea when or if I will ever get paid I am a 100 percent disabled veteran and could really use the money I am going to report them to the Judge responsible for this lawsuit for paying out of order according to the fifo numbers and I think I am going to sue them for breach of contract and compensation for lost time lost for having to track down documentation that was their responsibility to find in the first place.
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13 Aug, 2024 by --
50% in legal fees from a settlement is truly obscene. Greedy lawyers need to go out of business
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12 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired him to assist me in a stopping child support order being enforced in VA. No one could figure out has yet to figure out how to stop it even though he was hired to find out what I needed to do. Pretty much wasted my time and money. It was hard to get ahold oh him and sometimes too 3-5 days to get back to me with no new news.
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20 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
I paid him on May 7th for a deed that he said would take 10 days. A month later no deed. I emailed, texted and spoke to his secretary that says everyday she hasn't seen him or he is in court. She is the worst and its sad that he takes peoples money and doesn't provide the service he is hired to do!
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09 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
Jeff was on a case and charged food for not only himself but his partners for days had us deliver and was never paid! Call repeatedly with no payment yet. Don’t extend credit to this man!!! Get money up front .
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14 Oct, 2021 by James g
Had a case where the Ex claimed abuse had video evidence he never got, statements on her part proving it was a lie. Seems he was more for the Commonwealth Molly then his actual client...DO NOT USE !!!
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17 Dec, 2017 by Jessica
Complete waste of money, almost cost me the most important piece of my life (my children). I would literally do EVERYTHING for the case. EVERYTHING. All she had to do was present it and she couldn't even do that right. I had to fire her mid court hearing it was that bad and the judge wouldn't let me speak because "I hired an attorney to speak for me"
The ONLY positive thing I can say about working with her is that I became so knowledgeable and good at the legal system, I ended up getting a scholarship to attend law school.
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17 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I have dealt with damages from, trying to get rid of and be done with, this sorry excuse of an attorney. She was highly unprofessional during my few dealings with her, discussing other cases by name in front of me, using profanity during meetings, NEVER returning calls herself...the list goes on.
I received multiple calls from her office during which I was told I needed to track down and obtain this document or the other. I would also be instructed that *I* needed to pay for however many copies of each that she required (even though they would have been free had her office done so) and then bring them into her. If it wasn't documents she wanted, it was for me to make phone calls to various professionals. Now, I'm fairly sure that the hard come by cash I had paid her was so that SHE would be handling all this. All said and done, there was not one single thing she did in any legal capacity to further my case AT ALL. In all truth I feel her actions, or I should say, her lack of appropriate action, ANY action, caused significant damage to the incredibly important matter I entrusted her with.
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06 Jun, 2011 by Anonymous
This Attorney was very unprofessional in handling my case.
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07 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
After retaining Bradley Brickhouse, his demeanor quickly changed. He did not write up in the claim for the case what was discussed and purposely did it in such a way to string it over time, to make more money. He was rude, lied multiple times about multiple things. I had to fire him. I would stay far away from him and his firm.
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23 Jun, 2021 by Jim
I consulted with Mr. Brickhouse about him taking over as guardian. He had no patience with me and demanded immediate responses to his questions. Unfortunately, I couldn't hire him due to his temperament.
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24 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Received guardianship over my daughter through Mr Brickhouse about 6 months ago. At first he was really nice, but after a while he got upset for me for doing or not doing things I did not know because he didn’t tell me, and I’m not a legal expert. Then he pretty much stopped talking to me. The guardianship paperwork I have was never fully explained to me. It has a lot of difficulties, for example when my daughter started receiving disability payments recently the bank has rejected this guardianship/conservator paperwork, and the checks are not able to be negotiated with the current document. The checks are made out to me “for my daughter “ . The bank referred to the language as ‘vague” in the guardianship paperwork, and now this money I need for my daughter cannot be accessed as the checks cannot be deposited into an account in her name because I am the payee,and cannot be deposited into my bank because the guardianship language is “too vague” per the bank. The only benefit from this guardianship paperwork was my ability to retain legal counsel on her behalf. I was not able to admit her to a hospital even though the paperwork says I can. Again, the hospital did not find the language in the guardianship sufficient to do so.
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10 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I retained David Fiske to protect my interests and enforce a settlement agreement, requiring a special master to maximize the redevelopment value of property prior to marketing it. Mr. Fiske refused to ask for a hearing to address violations of the agreement, he refused to withdraw and I was prohibited by the magistrate judge from replacing him. Mr. Fiske was attributed with making a false report that the zoning was going to expire to hasten the sale of the property below value. Mr. Fiske false told the special master I was in favor of selling the property without attempting to maximize value. I lost millions and still have not received what the property sold for because the court ordered me to release Mr. Fiske prior to disbursing my money, Mr. Fikse violated Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.8 accepting the protection of its orders.
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21 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
I retained David Fiske after settlement of a lawsuit brought to dissolve a partnership. I gave Fiske specific instructions his only task was to represent me when a Special Master made his recommendations to the court about what to do with the Partnership property. The Mediation judge promised to release the attorneys twice but the person appointed the Special Master decided to force me to retain Fiske to work for him at my expense. He told Fiske as long as he and the opposing counsel agreed, he would allow them to manage the business. This meant Fiske was on a cash cow with more incentive to listen to the opposing counsel than to me.
The agreement allowed the Master to "hire professions, TO BE PAID BY THE PARTNERSHIP". Fiske ignored my requests to ask for a hearing with the judge in charge of overseeing the agreement to address this as well as other violations of the agreement. As NONE of the attorneys were paid for by the partnership, none of them had a duty of loyalty or care to the partnership.
One of the opposing counsel represents a limited partner who was the previous tenant of the property. He was ruled economically antagonistic to the partnership by the Supreme Court of VA because of his lawsuits and repeatedly expressed intent to get control of the partnership property. Since settlement he has made three offers to buy the property and his business partners interested in developing the property also make offers. The property is in the revitalization district in Springfield, and the supervisor of planning for Fairfax said he would allow re-zoning and plan amendments to double or even triple the FAR, which would greatly increase the value. The Master was supposed to pursue this but he and his crew of attorneys never did and Fiske would not "remind them".
I gave Fiske keys to the buildings as well as photographs of damages the tenant was responsible for and emails concerning EPA remediation. Fiske did not deliver these to the Master. The Plaintiff's attorney was put in charge of getting the appraisal and failed to get the contract signed for several weeks. Then he went on vacation and no one provided keys to the appraiser so the report was delayed for months. The Plaintiff's attorney also ordered the appraisal for it's lowest value and refused to get leasing values as required by the agreement. I was not permitted to pay to get the additional information required by the agreement. Ignoring my instructions not to apply for bank loans without the appraisal, Fiske was turned down by the banks. Now the partnership is bankrupt and unable to pay bills and taxes. They finally got a loan but the amount they secured would only cover their fees (if they abided by the agreement) for two weeks. The partnership property will never realize it's full potential value.
I fired Fiske after I got his first bill for ten thousand dollars for a little over two weeks. I refused to communicate with him but he continues to "work for me". The Plaintiff sent an email to the Master congratulating him on the progress being made and reminding everyone they would be first in line to be paid when the property is sold.
The Master decided to have a "mini trial" in April, eight months after settlement, to decide if the Limited partner, who was also the previous tenant of the property, is responsible for damages to the property. There is a provision in the agreement that the parties release claims and counter claims they have brought or could have brought against each other.
When the Limited partner made his last offer, which was 3.7 million dollars below the appraised value and the other defendant and I rejected it, his attorney decided he was going to depose us. I was served a subpoena for a lawsuit the limited party was not a party in, a lawsuit that was supposed to have been settled. I am being denied representation of my choice, which is a violation of my constitutional rights.
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28 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Her communication was very poor and I had to correct her on several occasions about key details about my case. Very arrogant and demeaning at timesI regret not firing her and getting another attorney. I had a good case with the co-parrenting counselor agreeing to testify about our sessions and the actions by my then wife and Mary said she spoke to the counselor about testifying. Instead I found out after court that, per the counselor, Mary never spoke to the counselor about her testifying. Mary only tried to scare me our of going to court because it would be appealed by my wife if I did indeed win custody. I fell for it only to regret ever having her. I should have reported her behavior to the bar when it happened but was to beat down by everything that had just happened and was worried that she would cause me problems if I was back in court in the future.
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03 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
I had her in a criminal defense case and she was terrible. It started with a lack of communication leading up to the date. Once in court, she did not ask anything or stand up for me in any way. I fired her and sought council elsewhere.
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07 Dec, 2023 by Tadeusz nida and wanda nida
Does not help at all, does not forward essential information that can save great encyclopedia that belongs to the world, also to him to his client and in this case it is turbify webside server provider. Turbify aka Aabaco Small Bussiness LLC aka Infinite Computer Solutions company has akk sirts criminal connections and only has one two star reviews out of of 100s of one stars on google and other review sites... Machado also has attitude problems and disrespcts people's time, money and efforts they spent on faxes, letters, emails to him... SO HE IS HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED!!!
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26 Oct, 2011 by Sary
In my experience, Mrs. Morgan OVER bills and does not get the job done. Was not a good experience. Would not recommond. Hire someone that knows the law. Had to hire a different attorney to handle my case.
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28 Jun, 2012 by Brian
Worst experience I have ever had with an attorney or firm. Litten in Sipe has an impressive building on the outside but inside is a different story. Very poor customer service and even 5 minute returned calls are billed at least three-quarters of an hour. That is if you can get them to give detailed billing records. Melisa billed for more than 3 hours reading the Landlord Tenant Act. If she is billing herself as a professional shouldn't she be familiar with basic Virginia Law?
I was very unimpressed with her ability to give a clear and concise argument to the judge. He looked at her a few times and asked her to rephrase her statement, giving her a chance to accurately quote the law.
I did win the case but no thanks to Melissa, I could have done better without her and saved almost $6000 in legal fees. Before hiring Melissa or anyone at Litten and Sipe be sure to get them to give you in writing their fee structure and agree to give you itemized billing records at the time they bill for service. I have since spoken to others that have had the same problems with her firm. They send a summary bill without any specifics and fight giving anything itemized. I was told I would have to pay for an hour or more of Melissa's time additionally if I wanted to see what she had listed for the time she billed. Since time is all a firm has to sell, shouldn’t they be entering this information anyway into their computer ?
She is a very pleasant person and perhaps someone you may want to have as a neighbor, but in no way demonstrates her 16 years of practice with skills or knowledge. Choose someone else if you want a good value for your money.
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24 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
Hired him to represent my family for a school meeting. He could not even find out where the meeting was, and didn't show up to the meeting. Then, after taking our $2500 retainer, he billed us for over a thousand dollars more than that and sued us for payment, after not doing what we hired him for. He doesn't seem to know anything about state education law, which I think was the main problem.
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12 Jan, 2024 by Miranda goolsby
07 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I think this lawyer is a lowlife. He doesn't do what's in the best interest of children in custody cases he only cares about winning his cases not whats good for the child. He is a piss poor lawyer and should not be one.
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15 Oct, 2020 by Elionora katz
Dishonest, manipulative, low professional standards. Bad manners in the Court room. Lacking of understanding and consideration of other people’s opinions and feelings. Arrogant. Takes advantage of other to achieve
his own goals. He doesn’t even deserve a star. Does not send documents properly and that
jeopardize the case.
His office clerk is rude
Would NOT recommend to anyone!!!!!
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24 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
so I could be wrong but, what I learned about the alleged "super lawyer" designation is that it has nothing to do with many positive reviews, or win/loss record. rather it seems only pertain to certain academic criteria which any lawyer can choose to fulfill and then claim to be a super lawyer. my experience with this man was he was strong academically but was a total loss on execution. he had about 6 months once the trial date was set to prepare and never even got around to deposing the opposition. but he never missed sending an invoice. then as we were within a week of trial he informs me its too late to prepare for the trial and was almost abusive in insisting I settle at zero sum when I was the moving party and had concrete evidence of the fraud which had been perpetrated upon me. lastly, it wasn't possible for him to care any less about the case with the seeming exception of churning billable hours. 20k on a man who was unwilling to make eye contact and seemed bored but was happy to offer repeatedly to try to take it to the supreme court. baffling and massively disappointing.
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26 May, 2023 by Anonymous
Helen Neighbors is the most horrible and dishonest attorney and person ever.
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15 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
I am typically very tolerant and understanding, and have never really left a negative review. But we truly had a horrifying experience with Cara. Simply put, I would not recommend her. Not only is she cold and difficult to work with, but she's un-empathetic and arrogant beyond belief.
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04 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Our start-up hired Janice Housey to obtain a trademark. She added additional fees that were not discussed in advance, even though we asked. She seemed too busy to explain things so that we felt we didn't understand the process.
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08 Mar, 2018 by Philip
Had am assault and battery case. It was a simple 1st time offense which I was supposed to get the 1st time offenders program. Instead Mr..Cormier now was so unprepared and did no homework o. The case and landed me 21 days in in jail. He's No good! Selfish and arrogant. I strongly advise to stay away from this attorney.
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11 Jan, 2024 by Megan
Not good service in Henrico, VA
Not recommended this lawyer. i going others person.
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10 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I met with Elizabeth twice to finalize some personal documents. Our first two meetings were great and she was very helpful and professional. One last meeting was required with Elizabeth to finalize my documents. Not only has Elizabeth been unresponsive to my multiple attempts to schedule my last meeting but she will not send my file so I can pick up where we left off with a new attorney. To top it off, I was a referral from one of her colleagues. Not only has she been extremely unprofessional to me, but she doesn't seem to mind losing the respect of someone who went out of their way to send her business.
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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?
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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.
