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19 Aug, 2024 by Keith gregg
This man was my attorney on a criminal case and he would not listen to a word I had to say. My first time ever getting in trouble and was told the whole time I would not get incarcerated then day of sentencing I was given 2 years and after the bailiff arrested me and we went in the back he said your a bigger guy you will be ok!! My family always tried to contact him and couldn’t get ahold of him!! I my own judicial release from prison and he had no idea because he wouldn’t return phone calls!! So I wrote my own judicial release and got it filed on my own and day of my judicial release hearing he randomly showed up and had no clue because I did everything on my own then after it was granted from the work I did I sat in Cuyahoga County jail another 7 days because he didn’t make sure judge signed off on all paperwork so I finally got released 7 days later on Christmas Eve when my family went to the judge and explained I was still in county!! So stay away do not waste ur money even if you’re life depended on it stay away from this crook!! If he is your court appointed lawyer ask for a new one or you will get incarcerated and told you are a big fella you will be ok it will all be a lie he doesn’t help you just looks to get money!!! Never shows up on time or if at al!!! DONT DO IT STAY AWAY trust me
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17 Dec, 2023 by Jeff hiller
Fantastic. Got the job done on multiple traffic violations, a will , and an eviction. And fascinating to have lunch with after court.
Was no longer covered under my lagak insurance but was worth every penny to have confidence in him at full price.
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08 Oct, 2023 by Nancy lake
Attorney DEVER is absolutely the lawyer you need and want! Honest, sincere, detailed, thoroughly professional, and fights for your rights! I highly recommend Mr. Dever and his legal team!
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31 Jul, 2024 by Ben howard
They don't return emails or phone calls. I've been trying to get a hold of them for 2 weeks and they still haven't returned my email or my phone calls
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18 Jul, 2024 by Estuardo lopez
They do very good work and good lawyers
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12 Jul, 2024 by Rene reynoso
En ese lugar hay una bola de mafiosos que te van a extorsionar legalmente si firmas un contrato con ellos.
Altamente recomendable que no se acerque a ellos, te van a endulzar el oído al principio pero cuando ya tienen tu caso te tratan como la peor cosa te van a estar fregando cada mes por el pago. Siempre contesta la o el asistente lo que dura una llamada te cobra la hora del abogado, te llaman, sin resolver y te vuelen a llamar por la misma cosa dos o tres veces y la cuota sigue subiendo por cada llamada y no recuerdan para que te llaman total te mandan una factura bonito $$$$ por por el miserable trabajo que hicieron lo que por 30,40 horas quizá solo sean minutos de invertido por el abogado todo lo hacen los asistentes decirles mediocre suena bonito. Por les queda bien un bufete de mafi oso
Es lo que es cuando te cobran por nada.
Y lo que dura tu caso ya te habrán dejado votado 3 a 4 abogados total nadie sabrá llevar tu caso cómo se debe.
Mi deseo es que de verdad algún día sean más conscientes y razonables que ellos también son seres humanos.
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18 Jun, 2024 by Elk river
Terrible people you cannot trust, do not work with Philip S. under any condition, a true schemer that cannot be trusted. Awful place willing to employ low quality law scum.
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25 Feb, 2024 by Julie miller
Professional and thorough.
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23 Oct, 2022 by Kyle murphy
25 Jun, 2024 by Daniel hoskins
I would my highly recommended Michaela for any of your legal needs. Thank you! 😀
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15 Feb, 2024 by Tori gilman
04 Sep, 2023 by Mike khalikov
Fraud people in here
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25 Jun, 2024 by Daniel hoskins
I would my highly recommended Michaela for any of your legal needs. Thank you! 😀
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15 Feb, 2024 by Tori gilman
04 Sep, 2023 by Mike khalikov
Fraud people in here
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23 Nov, 2023 by Diane
I hired him and he did nothing as discussed! He is incompetent and you should see the Bbb's old complaints! Never use him or you will regret it!
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10 Oct, 2023 by Katrina jean
Working with Jason was a pleasure. I found it easy to work with him because he's so clear and organized while working on my dad's estate. There was a lot of emotion and it was a very hard time for our family. He was compasionate and I was so grateful. I guess that's why them call them counselors. Thank you Jason
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17 May, 2023 by Tyler h
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30 Apr, 2024 by Matt ketron
08 Jan, 2024 by Paul romney
Never has time to respond to e-mails or phone calls. All you get is the run around.
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12 Jul, 2022 by Christopher bucci
10 Jul, 2023 by Alien martian
08 Jul, 2022 by Jeff romito
I have been trying to work with one of their Attorneys, Matthew. He does not return calls nor follow up right away. I would not recommend this firm.
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03 Nov, 2021 by Pablo bravo
12 Aug, 2024 by Keith d jones sr
18 Apr, 2024 by Sharlene cleveland
11 Apr, 2024 by Sherrie grams
I don't know what they even do now, can't refer you to lawyer's, can't advise you, so what do they do???
Seriously. I'd love to know incase I get them referred to me again
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12 Oct, 2023 by Nicole sutton
05 Aug, 2023 by Caprice jones
I will be seeing you soon, Bankruptcy
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11 May, 2023 by Sherrie harris
Amazing, Awesome all around Great Attorney and person. If I could give him more stars I would. Very honest and extremely intelligent. You want Attorney Jonathan Krainess representing you!
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17 Sep, 2024 by Zachary stewart
GET THERE BEFORE 3:45pm OR GET A DOOR SLAMMED IN YOUR FACE.
I just had a terrible interaction with one of the clerks that works there that shut the door in my face, literally, I could have stuck my hand out to stop it, but I didn’t. So I knocked. I was informed they close at 3:45. “I don’t get paid after 4” is what she told me.
Their website says nothing about closing at 3:45pm. The person I talked to on the phone this morning said they’re open 8am - 4pm.
This has been a negative experience made especially awful thanks to an incredibly rude worker. I hope you can find better staff in the future.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Denice west
08 Jul, 2024 by Justin rose
28 Jun, 2012 by Helen
Divorce is extremely stressful. Caring and empathetic are not the usual words used to describe lawyers, but Camille is. Wonderful at strategy,Camille knows the law and what part of it to argue in court. She cuts to the heart of the matter and doesn't waste your time on unimportant issues just to drag out your case. She is able to disseminate what part of your case is really an emotional issue and should not be argued in court.Unlike other lawyers,she is very available, does not take your case and disappear,nor will she hand you off to an underling.She will not promise you the world either, only what she honestly believes is feasible and just, and in the best interest of any children involved.Having acted as a law guardian herself,she is well aware of those parameters. Camille is well received and liked by all in the court system, even her adversaries.She accomplishes this by being articulate, unfailingly positive, compassionate and considerate to everyone involved. I highly recommend her!
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12 May, 2012 by Anonymous
My husband and I had been attempting to adopt a baby for several years. At the time I met Camille, we were about half way through the process of adopting a baby girl from China. During our conversation I mentioned this to her as just part of the conversation we were having. Amazingly, she remembered our talk and called me about 18 months later when she became aware of a birth mother who wanted to do a private adoption. We were no further along in our foreign adoption and were thrilled to have been given this opportunity. Camille represented us through the entire adoption and made it a wonderful experience. She arranged our tour at the hospital and a room to stay in after our son was born. She had worked frequently with the adoption assessor she chose for our home study which made the process even easier. We will be forever grateful to Camille for providing us with the greatest joy of our lives.
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07 May, 2012 by Anonymous
Our family can't thank Camille enough for all she has done for us over the years. We had successfully used her services on several matters and then one night my son was involved in an auto accident that involved a drunk driver. Knowing that Camille was a nurse, I called her from the Emergency Department at the hospital our son was taken to. She was familiar with the staff there and made a telephone call to insure that we received individualized treatment until our son was sent by Life Flight to a trauma center. She came to the trauma center several times to visit with us and then represented our son in his personal injury case against the driver. She obtained a settlement that was three times what anyone else told us we would get! Our son is fully recovered now and using a portion of his settlement to attend nursing school. I don't know of any other lawyer who can provide the service that Camille does.
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30 Apr, 2024 by Rafael pardo
07 Jun, 2023 by John blunk
Great lawyer, know law for very long time, very knowledgeable.
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25 Feb, 2023 by Tamea hayward
17 Sep, 2024 by Brad burchfield
Mr Lambert's secretary keeps saying he won't handle any case for me and refuses to run it by him and refuses to set up an appointment with me calling this place is a waste of time especially when your civil rights have been violated hundreds of times and your children was kidnapped illegally by the judicial system
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10 Aug, 2024 by Rico booker
unfortunately Mr Lambert was the only lawyer I could get that wasnt a conflict of interest to the courts. Mr Lambert is extremely difficult to get ahold of. You wont hear from him unless you bother the staff for weeks. I didnt get the rights to my child because Mr Lambert didnt care. He didnt bring up any of the case the other parent had against her. He wouldnt call for weeks at a time either due to other cases and "vacations". He would call the day of the court cases in the morning and try to run through a whole court proceedings in a rush. When the other parent is in contempt of court, it will be a week before I heard from anyone. It took him weeks to file my case which resulted in me being behind in child support which i had to then make up due to their negligence. It has been very frustrating dealing with this because of the severity of the situation. Would not recommend.
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01 Nov, 2023 by Christy reynolds
28 Oct, 2023 by Ssdrexel
For anyone considering hiring this firm for divorce representation, I highly encourage you to reconsider. Upon retaining them for my own proceeding, I had thought I was hiring the best in Cleveland. In every aspect I felt I was under-represented and there was a complete disregard for communication and explanation of processes. Unanswered emails, phone calls never returned, attempts to reach out to senior partners (that never responded) to try and resolve matters. In short, I can only say that as one of the most stressful situations you will face in life, it is my opinion that you will only be compounding that stress in hiring this firm. A truly disappointing experience.
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18 Oct, 2022 by Arielle anderson
People try to find lawyer because they need help. They have a income guideline, $60,000 a year. If I have a child and need the child support, isn't obvious I don't make that kind of money. Especially while in school. Terrible. Layers just don't care anymore
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02 Feb, 2022 by Hannah park
Such an incredible workplace filled with the best attorneys in Cleveland. I could not imagine working for anyone else, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn and practice from the top percentages of lawyers in Ohio.
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04 Jun, 2024 by Family odetallah
*STAY AWAY!* Pamela J. MacAdams DESTROYED our lives. We are the Odetallah children (4), that were the victims of lies, with emails to prove against her deception withheld from court. Macadams vouched for an absent, neglectful, and abusive father, that influenced the judge to reallocate custody to a monster. My stay at home mother of 20 years, has been receiving NO CHILD SUPPORT. We continue to live with our mother since birth. MacAdams biased swaying of the judge has been a direct cause of:
-NO CHILD SUPPORT FOR THE 4 MINOR CHILDREN
-Severe health emergencies
-Numerous preventable police reports from We The Children towards our father, of his physical, psychological, and emotional abuse
-No food for the children
-No annual glasses for 2 kids
-No driver’s license
-No gas
-No clothing
-Living with no money to repair mold
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28 Jul, 2020 by Gregg kaufman
Paul Grieco helped my family thru a very troubling time in our lives. He is a pro's pro and very responsive to your needs. He is very responsive and will listen to what you have to say. Just remember, the wheels of justice turn slowly and things take time. I am proud to call Mr. Grieco my friend.
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08 Oct, 2021 by Jose saucedo
I would recommend him ,very professional he help me with QDRO even this is long process ,he got it done so fast definitely will hire him again .
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17 Sep, 2021 by Gary blackford
Ruggles Law Office did an outstanding job providing counsel and managing the details of my father's estate. The law firm created the legal documents needed to simplify matters prior to my father's passing, then provided outstanding service managing though the process after his passing. The law firm provided sound guidance and counsel, kept the lines of communication open and me informed, and managed well the real-estate matters and a few items that needed Probate Court approval and orders. It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Ruggles and his law firm on my father's estate, and I would highly recommend this law firm for your legal needs.
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07 Jul, 2021 by Holly byler
I called to ask a simple question he was the one doing all the questioning was very rude to me said my problem is I don’t think I should have to pay for anything even though I don’t feel I should have to pay for a question. I asked for his name and he hung up on me. It is no wonder they have such little stars for the reviews. If I am going to pay for an attorney again you best believe that they are going to be the ones who deserve the money.
Update: To the responder The conversation was completely different then described. I did not say others refused to answer my question. I said that they told me i had to contact an attorney in the area that my divorce took place. No i do not feel it is right to make someone pay to get a simple question answered after already paying thousands of dollars for a divorce. I was only told that you did not have time to continue the conversation AFTER i made the comment that all the questions you had been asking was taking longer then me getting the answer to mine. so time was clearly not the issue. I do not write reviews to get back at someone. I write reviews when i feel the unprofessional or professional behavior deserves recognition and in this case your unprofessionalism deserves just that. Tone is about 90% of a conversation. I will not say mine was perfect but as you are the business and i am not you should have been less rude and if not willing to help apologizing for an inconvenience and maybe recommending me to someone or at least telling me details of what it would take to have this question answered through your company.
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30 Apr, 2024 by Matt ketron
08 Jan, 2024 by Paul romney
Never has time to respond to e-mails or phone calls. All you get is the run around.
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12 Jul, 2022 by Christopher bucci
18 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
I Hired Mr. Wright and retained his services in regards to a injury due to a product.
After hiring Mr. Wright it took over 5 years to settle the case and I am not happy with the outcome as I feel he was not fighting for me like I thought he would. I constantly had to call to get updates throughout the years, and I was not happy with the secretaries lack of knowledge regarding my issue.
I feel I could have done better representing myself than hiring Mr. Wright.
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13 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Wright in regards to the just for men lawsuit I hired him and retained his office to help me settle the case after my life changing injuries. Instead I got a low settlement and he did not fight for me , and now I'm left dealing with this pain. This is my opinion and experience.
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24 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
I contacted Michael Wright's office about my concern about a case he was handling. The office was patient and thorough and addressed my concerns.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Steve norm
01 Feb, 2023 by Doug geersens
26 Oct, 2022 by Taylor bates
03 May, 2023 by Quinn
Geoff deserved a longer sentence. give that sick man life.
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21 Mar, 2023 by Its me k
No help from anyone... I will be homeless in a week, with kids...
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15 Mar, 2023 by Brian mailey
Wow Mrs. Ghiz you really disappointed me and my family in a sentence you handed down. Hurt us to our soul.
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05 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Shortly after my husband died I looked up Tim Misny's website I watched some of his videos to make sure I wouldn't be wasting his time. I then called the number on Tim Misny's website and left a message. A day or two later a woman called me back. I tried to explain to her about what happened at the nursing home while my husband was waiting for a heart valve replacement so he could breathe normal again and about them not giving him his medicines and how they kept messing with his oxygen and how he was treated and he wasn't the only one, but she started to get angry with me and told me she was a nurse and that ''they'' meaning the nursing home aren't allowed to do that they wouldn't do that and they didn't do that. So basically she called me and my dead husband liers. She wasn't there all the months this was going on. I tried to interrupt her but she got mad at me and said something about there was somebody else waiting in her office and hung up on me. If she wants to defend a bad care facility over the phone and not a potential client then fine. Tim Misny's website is all lies according to the woman that called me back. My son suggested for me to find another attorney then, so I will. I think Tim Misny needs to hire less rude and biased people. That is why I am writing this review.
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27 Jan, 2021 by John hurd
3 years ago I had a massive heart attack at work, was taken by squad to a local hospital in Ravenna. I was given an asprin and sent home. Two days later I had another heart attack taken back to the same hospital and sent home. 4 weeks later another massive heart attack taken to another hospital, immediately given a transfusion 10 units, Akron SUMMA said I should not be alive. 3 weeks in ICU, to get me stable enough for surgery, Quadruple Bi-pass. Two more weeks in HLU-ICU. One year of recovery. Moderate but permanent heart damage. I get a bill for just over $12,000 from Ravenna. I called Tim, spoke to a girl that I am pretty sure works in a call center and not directly for him. In the middle of me explaining, she interrupted me, and said what do you want from him? We don't sue hospitals, or ERs. You didn't suffer any damages, so he can't make any money off of it. Then she hung up.
He's a joke.
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10 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
I was in an mva 2018,not seriously injured,I recovered just fine. But family hired Mr. Misny.
I've never talked to him but a litigator who works for him. I was told months ago that they were about to settle. Nothing no calls and no return calls. I was told Mr. Misny would call to speak with me personally,he has yet to call. Very dissapointed to know your paying someone and you've never even spoke to them.
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05 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
Absolutely the most unprofessional dishonest person you could get Did not use any evidence in my case which was very plentiful and to the point lied about the case of the outcome Told me do you believe in karma for the case while i took a charge instead of fighting i would never recommend anyone as i had him since 2017 i will be filing a review with the bar association for the dishonesty of James wise he should never practice law again!!!!
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30 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Spoke to me one time before my court date.. I had to ask all the questions cause he only asked one .. and that is “ whose ass did you kick”. I was the victim of domestic violence. During court he never once brought up the fact that my ex has a record of domestic violence and a dui .. so I end up with being told I need drug/alcohol classes and anger management classes.. I have no record, no dui’s. And this joke of an attorney said NOT A DAMN WORD. Waste of my time and money!!
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26 Oct, 2022 by M
If you like to be lied to and treated like garbage then this is a good place to throw money to; terrible personal injury FIRM! Four long miserable years of their negligence!
Attorney Betras “promised” on more than one occasion to personally handle my claim.
Attorney Betras did not handle my claim, as he stated to me.
He never called me back with corrected or updated info… always “let me check and get back with you”; but NEVER did.
Attorney Betras did not come to mediation.
Attorney Murkota arrived late to mediation.
Attorney Murkota tried to threaten me that he could legally keep 40% of my net; pressuring at the time of mediation.
Attorney Murkota was not part of this firm when I signed with them June 2018.
No one contacted me prior to mediation to go over the procedure or what to expect.
I was lied to the entire 4 year period and suffered economical hardship during the entire time.
Lack of representation and professionalism!
If your case is not worth millions, then you get treated accordingly!
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14 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
David was my criminal lawyer for 4+ years. Initially, he was able to negotiate a plea agreement for me, but his negotiating style was to simply give into the US Attorney in most cases. I basically had no choice to accept, and David used scare tactics to get me to agree. When in court, David fumbled over his papers and questions to witnesses. The DA was more prepared than my own lawyer. Then David basically abandoned me when I was on probation, and it took weeks at times to get him to return my phone calls. I kept David as my lawyer, as there was little to do in my case -- when he did have to submit motions, it was a difficult experience. He wouldn't listen on the phone. He put a junior lawyer who hadn't passed the Bar yet on the case, who I learned he paid $11/hour (and charged me $75/hour for his services). Frankly, this junior lawyer was better than David who would make many mistakes on the motions -- some of which I'd catch, and others were submitted to the courts with mistakes on dates and details. I found myself complaining about David to this junior lawyer, who agreed with my concerns, and told me that David also yelled at him all the time. One time, David met me for a meeting at a restaurant, and literally played trivia games on his phone (asking me to help with the questions). Then he announced that he had to leave after we'd spoken about my case for less than 15 minutes.
Basically, David always has to be right about everything. He will argue with you, scream at you, be condescending, be passive-aggressive, etc. For all the years as my lawyer, David never once gave me a detailed hourly statement, which I requested many times. He would just negotiate for every dollar and not do the work until he was paid in advance, and when you need things to be done on a criminal case, you're in no position to negotiate. While I was in jail, I had to give David power of attorney and use my credit card. He paid himself, and then didn't pay the credit card bill costing me over $1,500 in interest and penalties, which I did't discover until I got out of jail.
Several times I asked David to help intervene with my probation officer -- his tactic was to tell me to do everything they said, or "they will put you back in jail!". I was very scared, and didn't know what to do.
In the end, David abandoned me when I had a probation violation. He refused to take my calls from jail, or calls from my friends/family until I paid him another $25,000 on top of the $200,000+ I'd already paid him. David wouldn't even recommend another lawyer. It became all about the money, and he dropped me as a client in my time of great need. I had no choice but to hire another lawyer at considerable cost just to get up to speed on my case. David refused to help this new lawyer, and literally wouldn't give him any of my case materials from the years he'd been my lawyer, which made it very difficult for the new lawyer to represent me.
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01 Dec, 2015 by Kipp
This attorney appears to only worried about his paycheck and not worry about the Compensation or the well being of his client my case was dismissed by workmans comp due to the fact that their law office faled update medical release and I had to work backwards to reinstate my workmans comp benefits at the same time they disregarded my last paycheck owed to me by the company that I was injured from release me due to inability to come off of light duty work even though they admitted on the timecard lesser hours but agreed they owed me money he refused to send any kind of legal document letter stating the fact of the Law policing companies from not paying employees when I brought it to his attention all he did was state it wasnt anything they specialized in and refused to address it even though I was being put in a predicament of hardship with paying my bills without my last check and he had no concerns for my payment to help compensate my family while off work I feel my attorney should find someone who specializes in collecting my last paycheck and work with me to gain this pay regardless of there specialties. You hire attorneys so that you can relax and get better knowing that someone is always every day every week every month on the job and help you get to a better place after being injured . The secretaries working at this law firm are very short , rude and uncompassionate for the clients calling in looking for help. They should not try to make you feel like you're less of a person while injured they should help you feel better as a person . Any attorney that allows a case to go backwards and have to fight backwards to gain that case back just shows the lack of effort and concern for the client
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08 May, 2023 by Daniel
I was referred to Mark Frank. My wife was involved in 2 accidents. In both accidents. she was hit and no fault of her own.Both accidents totaled her vehicles and she and my son were both injured. Mr. Frank was representing both my wife and my son in these 2 collisions and was extremely unprofessional leaving her without proper representation and with just 2 months to find an attorney to help pay for medical bills, etc. For the first case he filed a dismissal (when he could have recovered funds to pay her medical bills) in October 22 without our knowledge. Mr. Franks had 3 years to work on these cases. My wife made repeated attempts to reach him regarding both cases in which he never returned her calls or messages for 3 months, wasting valuable time under the Ohio statutes and subsequently 5 months after that sends a letter dropping both cases and her representation altogether without any prior discussion thereof. Be very wary of trusting Mr. Franks for any legal services. Mr. Frank’s inappropriate handling of these two cases has lead to great financial despair in our family and not much recourse.
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06 Jun, 2012 by Unhappy with henke
I hired Mr Henke to handle a case for me. He did not accompany me to the deposition or keep me up to date with my case. Approximately 1 week before we went to trial he decided to review the case and suddenly was not aware of things that were disclosed in the preliminary documents and the transcription of my deposition. He advised me that I should not continue on with the case due the attractive nuisance laws in the state of Ohio. Apparently there were not enough comparable cases to support our claim. He told me that it was in my best interest to not continue to trial because we would likely lose. I spent approximately 1 year dealing with this drama and was advised to walk away owing him approximately $4000 additional to what I had already paid during the course of the case. When I went to court for my final hearing to drop the case he sent his previous partner with me. His partner told me that he had advised him not to take the case initially and that he responded with "it's easy money one way or another". Wow!!! I had a tragic event in my life and it was just easy money. I don't see how the man can live with himself. I have talked with other attorneys since this event and was told by those attorneys that I would have more than likely won regardless. I realize that no amount of money was going to make me happy again, but I felt that the parties responsible should have been held responsible and had I had an attorney who participated in my case during the entire course, things would have ended differently.
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24 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
George did a poor job in representing my loved on. While my he was waiting for trial he had to do his own research and tell George which motions to file on his behalf. Throughout the case George lied repeatedly, stopped answering phone calls, was rarely available to go see his client and only called when he wanted more money for a job he was barely doing. My friend has spoken with other lawyers who all agree that George could have done a much better job but simply chose not to. I would never recommend him to anyone. Now my friend is in jail for a crime he didn't commit and has to fight for his freedom.
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09 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
horrible he would tell you one thing and it would be the complete obsite Don't remend him for anything
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18 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
Took my money, but did not complete work. Repeated requests for refund fell on deaf ears. Texted me stating she would drop my refunded money at my house. I'm still waiting.
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What a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Do for You
A medical malpractice lawyer specializes in helping individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence or misconduct of healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or hospitals. These lawyers assist in cases where a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death. Medical malpractice cases can involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and other forms of medical negligence.
If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to improper medical treatment, a medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your legal options, file a lawsuit, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.
When Should I Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Hiring a medical malpractice lawyer is essential if you’ve been seriously injured due to the negligence of a healthcare provider or institution. Situations where you should seek legal representation include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: If a doctor fails to diagnose or delays diagnosing a medical condition, leading to harm or progression of the illness.
- Surgical errors: Harm resulting from surgical mistakes such as operating on the wrong site, leaving instruments inside the body, or performing unnecessary procedures.
- Medication errors: Injuries caused by prescribing the wrong medication or dosage, or mistakes made by pharmacists in dispensing drugs.
- Birth injuries: Injuries to a newborn due to medical negligence during labor and delivery, such as failing to perform a timely C-section or improper use of delivery instruments.
- Anesthesia errors: Complications arising from improperly administered anesthesia, which can lead to serious injury or death.
- Inadequate follow-up or aftercare: Suffering due to lack of proper monitoring or care after a medical procedure, leading to complications.
- Hospital or nursing home negligence: Harm caused by the negligence of hospital staff, nurses, or administrators who failed to provide adequate care.
Medical malpractice cases are complex, and hiring a lawyer early can help ensure your rights are protected and your case is handled effectively.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do?
A medical malpractice lawyer provides various legal services to help injured patients hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. Their responsibilities include:
- Evaluating your case: Reviewing medical records and consulting with experts to determine if you have a viable claim based on the standard of care and harm suffered.
- Filing a lawsuit: Initiating legal action by filing a complaint against the responsible parties in the appropriate court.
- Gathering evidence: Collecting medical records, expert testimonies, and other relevant evidence to build a strong case.
- Negotiating with insurance companies: Working to secure a fair settlement that compensates you for your injuries without the need for a trial.
- Litigating in court: Representing you during trial proceedings if a settlement cannot be reached, presenting evidence and arguing your case.
- Calculating damages: Assessing the full extent of your losses, including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
- Handling expert testimony: Coordinating with medical experts who can testify on how the standard of care was breached and how it led to your injuries.
How Are Medical Malpractice Lawyers Paid?
Most medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only get paid if they recover compensation for you. Key aspects of this payment structure include:
- Contingency fee percentage: The lawyer's fee is typically between 25% and 40% of the settlement or award.
- No upfront costs: You do not pay any legal fees unless the lawyer successfully recovers compensation on your behalf.
- Case expenses: Costs for expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, and court fees may be deducted from your settlement or award in addition to the lawyer's fee.
Always discuss the fee arrangement during your initial consultation to understand your financial obligations.
How Much Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a medical malpractice lawyer is usually based on a contingency fee model. General estimates include:
- Contingency fee: Lawyers typically charge between 25% and 40% of the total recovery amount.
- Case expenses: Additional costs such as expert witness fees and court expenses can range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on the case complexity.
Ensure you receive a clear explanation of all potential fees and expenses before proceeding with your case.
Top Questions to Ask a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Before hiring a medical malpractice lawyer, consider asking the following questions:
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What experience do you have with medical malpractice cases like mine?
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How do you charge for your services?
Understand the contingency fee percentage and any additional costs you may incur. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
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How long will the process take?
Get an estimate of the timeline for settling or taking the case to trial. -
Will you handle my case personally?
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Have you worked with expert witnesses?
Verify the lawyer's experience in collaborating with medical experts essential for your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable lawyer, take the following steps:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association for their license and any disciplinary actions.
- Review their experience: Look for specialization in medical malpractice and a history of successful cases.
- Read client reviews: Consult platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell for testimonials and ratings.
- Ask for references: Request contact information of previous clients willing to discuss their experience.
- Check professional affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Association for Justice (AAJ) indicates a commitment to the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To maximize the effectiveness of your initial meeting, bring the following:
- Medical records: All documents related to your treatment and injury.
- Evidence of harm: Photos, medical bills, and records of lost wages.
- Communication records: Any correspondence with healthcare providers or institutions.
- List of healthcare providers: Names and contact information of all involved medical personnel.
- Questions for the lawyer: A prepared list to address all your concerns.
- Timeline of events: A detailed chronology of your medical care and the issues encountered.
Being well-prepared helps the lawyer assess your case accurately and advise you on the best course of action.
