Reviews

Go gettem Mama! You are an excellent attorney! Thank you for representing Mrs. Wade!

*I used Heather C Wright in a 2 year divorce/child custody and found her decision making to be arbitrary and capricious. Ms. Heather C Wright has a business law firm but also takes family law cases in which my ex and I unfortunately had to deal with her for 2+ years (until early 2016) as she served as our children’s guardian ad litem (GAL). What ensued were outrageous legal bills (where she overbilled and invoiced us for inquiring about her invoices and charged us for her billing errors), long delays (18 months to generate a weak 14 page report that was not strong enough or thorough for court and should have been completed in less than 3 months), time management issues (she was late for every meeting, phone call, and even mediation and once billed me when she returned my email telling me she was on another call and was going to be late for my planned phone call. ) My largest complaint is Ms. Wright’s inability to deal with sensitive issues of parenting and child custody. Ms. Wright did not/does not have children and it was evident in her lack of understanding the basic needs of young children and her lack of response to health related questions and concerns. I felt as though she took on a couple of volunteer cases and then considered herself an expert on child custody making such horrendous decisions or recommendations as having parents move out of home while kids stay (yes she recommended this), splitting children up, unaware of school schedule and daycare issues, Her lack of knowledge of family issues such as young children’s medical and emotional needs and making decisions based on her like or dislike of a particular parents behavior towards her was unethical and illustrating her lack of experience in family law. I found her to be hot headed, abrupt, favoring bullying tactics (once threatening to contact my parish priest if I showed up at church when my ex did), unprofessional and was unprepared for court. I am duty bound to inform others that I would NEVER recommend Heather C Wright in any family law case particularly dealing with child custody. SEEK A LAWYER (OR GAL) WHO WORKS SOLELY IN FAMILY LAW, check online the number of cases they have tried and what judges they have had cases under and find out if they have children of their own (Heather Wright does not which may explain her lack of empathy and insensitivity for family structure. She did more harm to my children’s physical and emotional health and seemed more concerned with ensuring we never set foot in a court room or face a judge.). Ms. Wright seemed inexperienced, changed rules along the way and certainly didn’t have the children’s best interest in mind. I have written emails and phone calls to substantiate my claims. By the way she CONTINUED TO BILL ME AFTER THE CASE WAS CLOSED AND DIVORCE FINALIZED AND CUSTODY SETTLED and threatened legal action. To date, I have not dealt with anyone as unprofessional, hostile and arrogant as Ms. Wright. Ms. Wright never interviewed a single person on my side of the family yet billed monthly invoices for her legal services. One invoice had a $1200 fee for phone calls to "various individuals" that were unidentified. She often delayed responses to inquiries unless they were related to billing. By the way, I am the custodial parent and the parent Ms. Wright praised in her GAL report so imagine what my ex thinks of her. Run don’t walk away from this attorney. I would never trust Ms. Heather C. Wright's family law advice nor use her in any capacity of family law. *I do not have experience using the other two "partners", Hastings and Shadmehry, of this firm. My review is my experience with Ms. Wright's services.)

All I can say is Beware. You will be treated as if you know nothing and your attorney knows everything. When you try to leave, your deposit will be used up with bogus charges so they can not return it to you. I paid my invoices on time, in full every month so I did not expect any of this to be the case. I am very disappointed to say this is what happened to me. I would recommend you seek another firm.

Amy Waggnor is the most horrendous lawyer you could possibly imagine. She will take on an abuser’s case and let them continue abuse using the court. She lost. Her client lost. I truly wish nothing but karma to her. I would not recommend hiring this women or their law firm if you have any hope for a civil family law resolution that leads to a peaceful settlement for you and your family. Best, Kelsey B

Dishonest. Took advantage of our emotional distress. Unresponsive Didn't follow through. Proceeded to prolong the process, causing more losses and damages, together with the expensive bills. No empathy for the children involved.

If you are reading this, it's possible you may be seeking guidance in a family matter. Knowing Andee and Amy personally, I've been overwhelmingly impressed not only with their professionalism, but also their insight into the intricacies of family law. Though I haven't been in need of their services on a personal level, I have referred them to friends and acquaintances will full confidence that they are in the best hands, and with little worry that the referral will reflect on me in a negative manner. What impresses me most is their caring attitude, making sure that their clients are in a safe space from day one.

I’m from out of state and needed an attorney in Georgia to help get my kids out of a bad environment. Looking for a great attorney in your hometown is hard enough but looking for one on the internet, out of state, is even harder. I came across the Waggoner Hastings website and after reading their reviews, I decided to give them a call. I needed to be able to trust an attorney who would not just take my money but someone who would fight for the best interest of my children and Amy did exactly what I was looking for in an attorney. Amy and her team attacked my case from every angle. Amy knows the law and is not afraid to deliberate. Amy is highly respected in her field and I would highly recommend her for anyone needing help with a custody case.

If you are looking for unethical attorneys that are out for your money look no further! I followed my previous attorney to this practice and I wish I hadn’t. They tell you one thing and do another, such as charging your credit card for more than you were told you had to pay. That is theft. The office manager is extremely condescending and unprofessional as well. There are trustworthy and honest attorneys in the area, but you won’t find them here. I strongly advise others to seek legal advice elsewhere!

My consult with Amy was extremely helpful and she was warm, professional, and supportive during a difficult time. She’s five stars in my book!