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Josh haynes
02 Jul, 2022
I was put in touch with Cortney by a friend, she's not only an amazing attorney but also cares about her clients personally. If you're looking for an attorney, look no further.
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Tyler chastain
23 Jun, 2022
Jessica rogers
22 Jun, 2022
Cortney did an amazing job with my case. From day one she was always very helpful and willing to address any questions or concerns throughout the process. Her level of professionalism and knowledge regarding the process and the options available to resolve my issue were well above what I expected. You will not regret letting her represent you!
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Lakyn bailey
22 Jun, 2022
Courtney did an amazing job for me! She made my case her top priority. She got me an outcome to my case I couldn’t have dreamed of. She is truly an awesome attorney! I would definitely hire her again if needed!
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Gary kreps
22 Jun, 2022
I hired Cortney Stuart law to represent me in two active civil cases in Cherokee County. And one civil case in Lee County, Florida.
Courtney Stuart requires a payment to review a case. This payment allows a meeting with Courtney, including an interview enabling her to accept or deny the civil actions.
After my paid review, Courtney accepted all three cases and would start as soon as she received thousands in requested retainer fees.
I paid the fees that day and believed Ms. Stuart's promise to work hard defending my cases.
At a $300 an hour rate, Ms. Stuart billed fees against the retainer to review the documents and hearings that have already occurred in these civil actions.
The first case is a civil action to defend an active divorce filed by my wife in Cherokee County.
Plaintiff is currently serving a ten-year felony conviction for domestic family abuse. The abuse victims are my 14-year-old son and me.
On Marger Stuart law, it's stated the attorney Stuart is a "bulldog in court."
From my experience, she was only a "bulldog" towards me as the customer.
Ms. Stuart was handled and directed easily by the opposing counsel. She offered little pushback and accepted all excuses and ridiculous requests.
She allowed the opposing council to cancel mediation and no-show hearings and refuse to return interrogatories.
Courtney Stuart accepted all excuses, regardless of the reason.
Ms. Stuart billed hours of my prepaid retainer for time to communicate with me.
As her client, I expected to pay for Ms. Stuart's time.
She seemed offended when I questioned these excuses and my desire to proceed with scheduled hearings.
The night before the most recent hearing, the opposing attorney attempted to have the hearing rescheduled or dismissed. He told Courtney, "I am on leave but forgot to add this case to my request."
Ms. Stuart accepted this excuse and then asked me to agree to cancel the next morning's scheduled contempt of court hearing.
In my response, I asked, "how can we validate this leave request ?"
In my opinion, this was just another attempt to delay the proceedings.
Ms. Stuart stated that "I" would need to call the Cherokee County Clerk of Court's office if "I" wanted to validate this leave request. Ms. Stuart and her office did not attempt to validate this or any opposition claims.
I was forced to call Cherokee County Clerk's Office from my cruise ship at sea in the North Pacific Ocean.
The claim was another false attempt to delay proceedings. I verified that no leave had been filed. Another lie, accepted.
In my second case, Courtney charged $1000 to review a child support proceedings originally in Cherokee County and then refiled in Lee County Flordia.
A recent life-threatening disease diagnosis has decreased my health and has put me on long-term disability.
So I emailed Courtney requesting her to file a simple motion for a reduction in monthly support. My disability pay is now 60% of my salary. Online it's a one-page motion.
Courtney advertises practicing law in Florida.
But when I requested Courtney to go ahead and file the action, she responded that I would need to hire a Florida attorney.
I obviously would not have paid a $1000 retainer to an attorney for a state they are uncomfortable practicing.
County did not attend any of my hearings. She always had an excuse stating conflicting hearings.
But instead, she uses a bait and switch tactic!
Replacing her presence with a fill-in from her office —an attorney whom I have not met and did not hire.
Courtney treats questions as insults, and my written complaints to Courtney were not addressed.
Instead, Courtney files a motion to withdraw from all the civil cases.
I hope this review prevents other potential clients from making the same mistake.
Courtney's withdrawal from the cases constitutes a full refund of all fees. As of today, I have not received any restitution.
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Matthew hegerty
16 Jun, 2022
Cortney was able to help us go over details of our estate and make it so much easier. They've been a huge help through this hard time.
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Johnathan peabody
16 Jun, 2022
I have known Cortney for a number of years and have always known her to be kind, caring, and compassionate. I recently had the opportunity to work with Cortney in a professional capacity. She is a professional who knows the law. She was able to help my family through a very difficult and stressful situation. I highly recommend Marger Stuart Law!
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Joshua curtis
16 Jun, 2022
Cortney was absolutely fantastic to work with on a recent legal issue that arose. Cortney and her team were/are very knowledgeable, professional and quick to respond to any questions or concerns me or my wife had. The issue was quickly resolved without a problem. I have no reservations about continuing to utilize Cortney or her team anytime I have a need that warrants her expertise.
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Edification first
13 Jun, 2022
Very helpful and professional.
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John routh
16 May, 2022
Carissa monroe
16 Mar, 2022
Cortney, at Marger Stuart Law, is a dedicated amazing lawyer who provided better than expected results. She was upfront with my husband and I but delivered results that we have wanted for almost 7 years! Thank you, Cortney, for making our lives complete. I wish I could give you infinite number of stars.
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Brandie anstett
24 Aug, 2021