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22 Jan, 2025 by D b
13 May, 2024 by Jodie steinberg
13 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
What this attorney is good about is trying to extract as much money from the other side without any regard to ethics. She is not particularly good at that either. Between my ex and I we spend 10s of thousands of dollars because of this attorney's suggestions which unnecessarily complicated matters.
This money could have gone towards our children's needs for help and support during very difficult times.
Instead, the money went into the attorneys` pockets.
There is a lot to be said about how divorces are handled in the US with all the greed of everyone involved in this disgusting industry.
Attorneys like this should be taken their licenses away because they pretend to protect their clients when in reality they are motivated by one thing only - money.
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19 Jul, 2012 by John
Pro's: easy to talk to, explained concepts well
Con's: disappeared for months at a time, did not respond to requests for status, had to be threatened to get a response, did not file paperwork in a timely manner, did not have appropriate "presence" in court (too timid).
She's no longer in Campbell, btw.
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30 Nov, 2010 by Tiffany
I hired Jessica initially to help with visitation and support for a move to a different state. She wrote up the document but didn't fight very hard to get me the child support recommended by California State, it was about half of what California said I should get, then when I contacted her again to rewrite this document with a new schedule and child support associated she totally dropped the ball when she couldn't get my ex-husband's financial information then wouldn't return a call or email for over 2 years. I finally got the half written document from the receptionist after Jessica left the firm. So now I'm out tens of thousands of dollars in child support which could have gone for my sons college education. I'm also terrified to go to any other lawyer for fear they are going to take $10,000 for not much work.
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26 Sep, 2024 by Henrik thørring
I had an excellent experience with Glancy Law. The attorneys were professional and handled my case with great expertise and dedication. They were always available to answer my questions and kept me informed throughout the process. I highly recommend their services.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Josh cante
06 Sep, 2024 by Rebecca miller
I highly recommend this firm - responsive and assisted me in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Rami anabtawi
Very unprofessional. Gave me bad information that caused me to have to do a lot of extra work and waiting just to come right back to them to finally get the right information. “sorry about that”…Seems very intentional.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Melissa gladstone
16 May, 2024 by David hill
19 Nov, 2024 by Rami anabtawi
Very unprofessional. Gave me bad information that caused me to have to do a lot of extra work and waiting just to come right back to them to finally get the right information. “sorry about that”…Seems very intentional.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Melissa gladstone
16 May, 2024 by David hill
14 Jun, 2024 by Debra blum
They are the best in California
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18 Aug, 2022 by Liam o
Hate these guys
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12 Sep, 2020 by Olin_konig_art
Thank you so much Arnold Threets, for help
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07 Jan, 2025 by E
DO NOT HIRE THIS FIRM – GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND EXTREME OVERBILLING
If I could give Aldi Law Firm zero stars, I would. As a small business owner, I trusted them to defend me in a case, but it turned into a nightmare. They extremely overbilled me for work they clearly never did, fabricating tasks to inflate their invoices. They even had the audacity to threaten to stop working on my case if I didn’t pay their outrageous bills within 10 days.
The worst part? After months of paying their exorbitant fees, I hired a new lawyer and discovered that the Plaintiff’s attorney had no idea I even had representation—Aldi Law Firm never contacted them. This is gross negligence and an insult to any client who expects their lawyer to actually do their job.
Their actions caused me months of extreme emotional distress and financial strain, as they took advantage of me during an already difficult time. This firm is unethical, unprofessional, and, frankly, a disgrace to the legal profession. When I advised them the plaintiffs attorney didn’t even know I had representation they ignored my email. Like most emails sent to them. They never update you and send you to a portal that rarely works for updates. My new attorney was completely shocked at the gross negligence of Adli Law.
Aldi Law Firm should be disbarred for their conduct. Avoid them at all costs unless you enjoy being overcharged for absolutely nothing!
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16 Dec, 2024 by Vilena baranova
Do Not Do Business with this firm!!! No knowledge of construction or contract law!!!
I hired this firm on September 18th to represent me in a case of a dispute between me and my contractor who didn't finish building my pool and disappeared. Pretty straight forward case for anyone who have done any construction / contract law. This firm charged me $5,000 retainer and started communication with me explaining how complicated my case is. They kept sending me bills and kept explaining that the case is complicated. By November, Nothing was filed and I've been charged almost $3,000 out of my retainer. Frustrated I called Dr. Adli and left him a message expressing my feelings. They were doing the research on my dime. I asked to stop the representation and return the rest of my retainer. They replied with a copy of the complaint ready to be filed with the court and charged me additional $1500 for it. The complain they prepared and charged me for was absolutely useless as the contract had an arbitration clause and all they needed to do to start the process was initiating the arbitration.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Zoraida cordova
If you’re a creative, especially in film in LA, find a law group that knows how to handle a contract and negotiate things in favor of their clients.
I’ve been an author for 12 years, and I would not recommend at all.
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16 Feb, 2024 by Bradley ball
In my opinion, the Attorney for this firm, Natasha Domek, lied to me and it cost me money. Do not trust
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16 Aug, 2023 by Kerrington johnson
50 state partner….. they are the best at insurance defense
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10 Dec, 2019 by John freed
03 Jul, 2024 by Anonymous
It’s been three years since this law firm was hired for my case. In the three years they have not returned calls, were not prepared for hearings, and passed off to other attorneys in the firm. Everything was finalized 2 months ago and
Merianne is holding on to the distribution I believe to collect more monthly money. The most unprofessional law firm I have ever dealt with.
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30 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
I felt she didn’t have time for me even though she takes all cases It seems. Maybe cut down on your cases please and do a better job. She seemed to take the easy way out whenever she could. Didn’t read my input or questions until we were chatting so it cost me while she read and she wasn’t prepared with answers. She knows the law and could pass any law exam today I’m sure but not good at helping people. She allowed the other side to guide the case to my detriment. For some reason she decided she was done although I wasn’t. I believe things got more complicated than she wanted.
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28 May, 2022 by Anonymous
COST ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND LOST MY CASE. SHE TOOK NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR HER NEGLECT AND DID NOT EVEN PAY ATTENTION TO MY CASE UNTIL IT WAS TO LATE.
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30 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Private Judge, Leslie Morgan, is efficient and professional. Clients sign a document appointing him as Private Judge, for just the one case. He is able to review written agreements prior to signing so that you are sure your document contains all the necessary information and required forms have been filed. Once the agreement is signed, Mr. Morgan has the documents filed at the court and returned to you. This process takes days, as compared to weeks or even months, depending on what county you live in. Mr. Morgan is very organized and responds immediately to emails or phone calls. I can't say enough about him. So grateful for his help and would recommend him to anyone!
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27 Jun, 2015 by Joan
I was recommended to him by my sister because he represented a dear friend of hers. I was not able to come up with his retainer so he agreed to barter with me to photograph two of his daughters bat mitzvah's and a shoot with the kids Ginnie pig's later. I'm out $15,000. Without a single filing, no mediation date set, I don't know what to do.
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08 Oct, 2014 by Lori h.
I used Leslie Morgan as a Private Judge in my divorce. My attorney encouraged me to hire Judge Morgan; it would make the divorce very fast. Instead, it took 4 years to get the decree, 5 years to get division settled and it's been almost 10 years since the divorce began and my ex still owes me > $150,000 but I still have to take him to court to get it.
He overlooked EVIDENCE and my testimony and accepted the testimony of my ex and I lost the opportunity for a BIG CHUNK of cash. Another time, he made an Order dividing everything and concluded the only difference was that my ex had $200,000 more than I did. At one point, he was trying to get me to agree to receive less and told me that I needed to give my ex "a light at the end of the tunnel."
He constantly accepted my ex's false testimony over my evidence or testimony. He refused to hold my ex accountable for disobeying his orders so I had to keep taking my ex to court and he still didn't respond effectively. In the end, I lost about 80% of my half of the assets. Lastly, he is no longer ‘sharp’ which I attribute to his age. He had difficulty remembering what he had ordered and allowed issues to be re-argued over my attorney's objection and he changed his mind and made new orders that SHORTED me money. I could add more complaints but then it would be more like a book than a review.
If you want to lose most of your assets to your ex....please use Judge Morgan.
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11 Nov, 2024 by David
I was consulted and hiring this attorney spent two hours in two different meetings lost my SDI case quickly I was uncomfortable fired him 5 years later he collected $36,000 on my case which he had nothing to do never went to court but he took the money he never withdrew from my case. His secretary lied for him and told me she had no record of me being there.
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17 Aug, 2023 by Deirdre
This attorney is a scam. After the nterview he has predetermined your claim for a fast win. He has installed doctors to lie for you if need be. Once you hire an attorney while in appeal, you can fire him like I did. But this lawyer wouldn’t leave. He was a failure at my appeal. The judge said she would deny the whole appeal but she remand it. From that point I never seen him again. I fought my appeal writing letters to the judge, veterans counsel, , the bar association answering my on C&p’s They are still in operation because like me once the contract is signed just as in the military you are held to it. Just find another one. It many!!The government g a v e him 25%of 33% he was try to take. Over $$100.000 folks for nothing. Hoorah!!!!
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25 May, 2015 by Anonymous
He did for me what five different Veterans Service Organizations could not do for me. This in spite of the overwhelming evidence the VSO's had in my favor. Mr. Jahizi used the same evidence and turned everything around for me, he made things happen and made this veteran, a believer, in that there is hope for us Veterans and it is in Mr. Oliver Orod Jahizi. May you continue in your quest on helping other veterans attain what you did for me and God Bless you!
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22 Jun, 2022 by Hamed taghavirad
My Wife had an argument with her sister of the condo they bought together with the down payment of their parents. However the title was on the name of the sister. Sister started to evict my wife. Bruce assured my wife he would get back the condo. And the other party would pay the wages. He conned my wife to also take responsibility of her eviction case then Bruce charged my wife $30,000 just to lose the case. The other party also took $30,000 from her bank account. And still taking twenty five percent of her wag
The condo worth about $700 Monthly. My advice is that before signing any contact with these dishonest lawyers be careful!
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14 Feb, 2019 by Kns one
A UCLA law grad with 40 years of experience, Bruce knows the law, the judges, and is one of the smartest attorneys I know. I have used him many times, and have always been satisfied with the quality of his legal work and his razor sharp wit.
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05 Oct, 2018 by Tangojo tangojo
Attorney Bruce T. McIntosh is primarily an appearance attorney for the "Paralegal service" "AAA Lessor Services". Basically, McIntosh signs his name on documents that AAA Lessor Services prepares, and appears in court if necessary - this is illegal and unethical for an attorney to do this. It would be one thing if AAA Lessor Services actually did quality work. Besides sharing an office with AAA Lessor Services he also has another office up the street on Lake Ave. McIntosh is about as qualified as the owners of AAA Lessor Services (the Doolittle family), and can only be successful when he knows he will get things rubber stamped. Also McIntosh seems to spend an exorbitant amount of time trying to take down and oppose bad reviews (there have been multiple), and getting his friends and colleagues to post positive reviews. Maybe if he spent as much time being a quality attorney, we wouldn't have such a problem with him.
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29 Jan, 2025 by Kyle
The bar is only there to help protect lawyers. Their purpose is to protect from the public any licensing, regulation and non-discipline of their attorneys shielding them from any type of prosecution. Government corruption at its finest.
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10 Jan, 2025 by I p
I filed a complaint against an attorney and law firm for allegedly forging my signature on documents for monetary gain. I submitted all proof including to and from emails from the alleged attorney where he clearly stated the new revised documents were not available when I signed onto the law firm over 5 years ago. So, how could my signature that was dated Dec 2019 get onto newly revised documents that were not available Dec 2019? Why would I signed a old version of documents and a new version of documents on the same day and month of 2019? That makes zero sense. My complaint was dismissed. So this law firm was not reprimanded for alleged forgery. So, I guess attorneys don't have to abide by the law. They have the State Bar Association to protect them from their wrongdoing. Unbelievable! And Unacceptable!
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08 Jan, 2025 by Brayan berrios
I filed a complaint against an attorney & they automatically closed it out without helping me on the matter 👎
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24 Jan, 2022 by Melany antio
She told me to give away my children because I had a DVRO against me which wasn’t tried yet. She also told me to give my ex husband a waiver of alimony. I paid 13 grand for her to give my ex husband everything that’s mine. Two years later my children are still out of state and every other attorney said this was a horrible move.
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16 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
During our interview, he came across as brash. More importantly, he gave legal advice that I later found out was incorrect. Luckily, I found a great attorney. There are some very good ones out there. Thorsten Pray is not one of them.
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04 Dec, 2013 by Dale
A heavy hitter, problem solver and extraordinary attention to detail. Our company first hired her a couple of years in a very complicated real estate matter. She quickly had her arms around the issues in the case and recommended a course of action that got the matter to resolution. Kathleen also gave great counsel on problem avoidance and company risk management which has been very helpful since she understands our business.
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15 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr Ferreira took my case with 2 weeks of anticipation for evidentiary hearing, my case has been going on for 8 years and there is a volume of actions in the history of the case. I wanted to recover my lost joint legal and increase my custody time with a female judge that has not been sympathetic with rights of the father. He said he was going to be prepared and spent time studying my case but that he also had other cases that he needed to finish. At our hearing, he was not able to litigate the credibility of the moms allegations or present valid objections to the opposing party arguments. I didn't feel protected or looked after much less defended or advocated. Seem like he was putting up a show with no direction or goal and did not presented or establish evidence correctly in front of the judge. This greatly help my opponent. In addition, after he was told to prepare OAH, took 9 months to submit to Judge for final approval. This is clearly against the local rules which established a clear period of time if opposing counsel don't respond. I will definitively stay away from this attorney do not recommend. Don't waste your money.
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06 Oct, 2023 by Julie
I obviously cannot go into all of the details in a short review, but we unfortunately retained Kelly Bennett for two business cases and they were both hands down the worst experiences we have had with any attorney - ever. In our extensive dealings with her, we found Kelly Bennett to be extremely difficult to deal with, unreliable and ineffectual. She advised us to make moves like filing nonsensical cross complaints, motions, etc that cost us ridiculous amounts of money and got us nowhere (except huge legal fees). We learned the hard way that we mistakenly relied on her detrimental advice and did so for far too long. After you're in a case(s) so deep with an attorney and you've already paid so much money, it's hard to make a switch - even when things are not going well.
She is also obsessed with billing. She sends a bill every 2 weeks like clockwork and she instructs her revolving door of staff to start hounding you for payment literally days after the bill hits your inbox. We've never seen anything like it.
Being involved in legal issues is already stressful enough, and Kelly Bennett makes it exponentially worse with her inconsistent, erratic and aggressive behavior. There is so much more that I could expound upon, but I'll do so after Kelly Bennett comes back with an aggressive response to this review, which I fully expect from her because that is her standard operating procedure.
We have a business and completely understand that some online reviews unfairly tarnish the reputation of a business, but believe me when I say this one is very well deserved. Be aware that she has recently changed the name of her firm from Bennett & Bennett to Sapere Law for some reason.
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24 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
I paid him to write a demand letter and never heard back from him. I called and he didn't remember me. After I jogged his memory he told me he had no record as to what I paid him to do. I asked him why he hadn't notified me that the other party never responded and he said and I quote, "I report on things that happen, not things that don't happen." He tried to make me feel like it was my fault that he didn't keep any records. I told him I wanted my money back and he hung up on me three times.
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09 Jan, 2024 by Larry
DO NOTHING LAWYER-DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY!
I hired this guy who talked a very big tough game. In reality, he wasted 3 months just to serve my defendant and charged me over $2,500. Erik claimed the Sheriff cannot serve someone in a civil matter and must be served by a Process Server. That turned out to be complete nonsense and a total waste of my time and money. The Sheriff's office can and does serve in civil matters for $85 and does it routinely and quickly not the 3 months it took Erik and his law firm and Process server team. Erik also refused to inform me that there was a problem serving my deranged brother who I forewarned him about. Ultimately, I had to get personally involved to get the defendant served by scheduling appointments with his process server and make countless trips at different times and days to which none were successful. This process should have taken a day to a week by a Sheriff max, not 3 months of hell.
Erik had to be micromanaged each step of the way. He took his sweet time returning communication and went on numerous vacations all over the world while I hired him and his so-called law firm of 2 people. He was made aware that my brother was a narcissistic sociopath and crazy. My brother broke my mother's Living trust and forced her to create a new Will cutting me out entirely with only $5,000 to each of my sons. He was able to do this because he mooched off of my mother for 35 years by living with her in her home and manipulating the hell out of her in a weakened cancer terminal state.
When I became aware that my brother manipulated my dying mother and asked her about her wishes, she demanded her lawyer void her changed Will back to sharing everything 50/50 between my brother and I. Once my crazy brother learned that my mother demanded to correct her will, he proceeded to kidnap her until her death. He was able to do this by gaining a Power of Attorney on her and changing her door locks, which I had a key to. He also closed the cell phone I bought and paid for and dominated all incoming home phone calls. He took control of her home phone by moving it out of her reach and deciding which calls he would inform her about. He precluded my sons and I to visit my mother the last 6 months of her life.
Erik's only court appearance proved he was unprepared and was reprimanded by the judge. He didn't even know the response time permitted to reply. Erik never subpoenaed my brother's finances who never had a nickel to his name. I knew he swindled the hell out of my mother and got away with murder.
Erik stated I have a very good case to win a lawsuit and regain half of my mother's estate since my brother committed financial elder abuse.
Meanwhile, my brother's lawyer advised him to file a legal document awarding him my mother's condo valued at $850k at the time of her death. So, filing a claim with the Probate court became a moot point.
The final aggravation was trying to get the $10,000 for my sons from my brother's lawyer. That process took another extra 4 months despite that being in the manipulated Will of my mother. Erik sent me on one wild goose chase after another. First, he claimed I needed to talk to my brother's banker at Wells Fargo, which I did.
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A mediation lawyer specializes in resolving disputes outside of the courtroom through a process called mediation. Mediation involves a neutral third-party mediator who helps the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Mediation lawyers can represent clients in various matters, including divorce, business disputes, employment conflicts, contract issues, personal injury claims, and more.
Unlike litigation, mediation is a less adversarial and more cost-effective way to settle disputes, often leading to faster resolutions and preserving relationships between the parties involved.
When Should I Hire a Mediation Lawyer?
Consider hiring a mediation lawyer when you’re involved in a dispute and want to avoid the time, expense, and stress of going to court. Common reasons to hire a mediation lawyer include:
- Divorce or child custody disputes: A mediation lawyer can help you reach a fair settlement on issues like property division, alimony, and parenting arrangements without going to court.
- Business or contract disputes: For disagreements such as contract disputes, partnership conflicts, or intellectual property issues, a mediation lawyer can assist in resolving the matter through negotiation.
- Employment disputes: Issues like wrongful termination, discrimination, or wage disputes can be addressed through mediation to find common ground and avoid lawsuits.
- Personal injury cases: Mediation can help both parties agree on compensation in cases like car accidents or slip-and-fall claims without a prolonged court battle.
- Property disputes: Disputes over property ownership, landlord-tenant issues, or boundary disagreements can be settled more amicably through mediation.
- Family or inheritance disputes: Mediation can help resolve conflicts over wills or trusts without further dividing the family.
What Does a Mediation Lawyer Do?
A mediation lawyer provides a range of services to help clients resolve disputes through negotiation and mutual agreement. Their responsibilities often include:
- Representing your interests: Acting as your advocate during mediation to ensure your rights are protected and you understand your legal options.
- Preparing for mediation: Reviewing the facts of the case, gathering necessary documents, and advising you on potential resolutions.
- Facilitating communication: Helping to facilitate open and constructive dialogue between parties to clarify points of contention.
- Negotiating settlements: Assisting in negotiating fair and balanced settlement terms that are in your best interest.
- Drafting mediation agreements: Preparing the official mediation agreement that outlines the terms of the settlement, which is often legally binding.
- Avoiding litigation: Aiming to reach a settlement that eliminates the need for a court trial, saving time and resources for both parties.
- Handling complex legal issues: Explaining the legal implications of various settlement terms in cases with complicated legal matters.
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Mediation lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the time involved. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Charging an hourly fee ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on experience and case complexity.
- Flat fee: For simpler mediations, some lawyers may offer a flat fee covering all legal work involved in the process.
- Retainer: In ongoing or complex cases, a retainer may be required as an upfront payment billed against as work progresses.
Discuss fees and payment structures with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand the cost of mediation services.
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The cost of hiring a mediation lawyer depends on several factors, including the case's complexity, the lawyer’s experience, and the time required to resolve the dispute. General cost estimates include:
- Hourly rates: Typically between $150 and $500 per hour.
- Flat fees: For simple mediations, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Total mediation costs: Can vary widely, from $2,000 to $10,000 for straightforward cases, up to $10,000 to $50,000 or more for complex disputes.
Always request a detailed cost estimate during your consultation to understand total expenses.
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Ask about other forms of ADR, such as arbitration, if mediation doesn't resolve the conflict.
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To ensure you're hiring a reputable mediation lawyer, take the following steps:
- Verify their bar status: Confirm with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed and has no disciplinary history.
- Look for mediation experience: Review their website or professional profile for specialization in mediation and successful case histories.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Check platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google for client feedback.
- Ask for references: Request references from past clients familiar with their mediation skills.
- Check for certifications: Look for certifications from organizations like the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR).
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To maximize the effectiveness of your initial meeting, bring the following:
- Relevant documents: Any materials related to the dispute, such as contracts, emails, financial records, or court filings.
- List of key issues: A detailed list of the main points of contention that need resolution.
- Timeline of events: A chronological account of events leading up to the dispute, including prior resolution attempts.
- Goals for the mediation: Be prepared to discuss your desired outcomes and areas where you're willing to compromise.
- Questions for the lawyer: Any queries about the mediation process, fees, or their approach to dispute resolution.
Being well-prepared will help the lawyer assess your case effectively and provide the best possible advice for resolving your dispute through mediation.
