Reviews

Paid $200 for a consultation with Attorney Potter and I’m honestly not sure what I paid for. I gave a detailed description of my case and asked 7 questions to gauge whether I wanted to hire her or not and she just talked in circles for the entire hour. She didn’t answer none of my questions and was very long winded. I will not be hiring this firm bc if she talked for 1 hour about absolutely nothing, I can’t imagine how much my total cost would be at $390 a hour for her to represent me. Honestly, I want a refund. Some of the questions I asked were how long would it take her to get up to speed on my case, has she handled cases like mine and what were the outcomes, what are the possible outcomes of my case, can she identify anything that I can settle on, and how can I avoid future cases. All of her answers were “I don’t know.” I am looking for an attorney with a strategy. If I explain my case in detail, I expect you to be able to provide insights based on your experiences. This was supposed to be legal advice. I want my $200 back.

THIS LAW FIRM DOES NOT FIGHT FOR RIGHTS OF FATHERS--------LOOK FOR A LOCAL LAWYER!! Disappointment is a complete understatement with this law firm and Ms. Dione Potter. This law firm drags out the process and charges for each email and phone call they make while continuing to drag the case out. I truly felt Ms. Potter was working for opposing counsel. Everything opposing counsel wanted she got with NO fight from Ms. Potter. Everything opposing counsel said in court was just allowed to be said about me with not one objection. I lost everything except what the mom allowed me to have....thank goodness she allowed me visitation because honestly if she said "no" to that I would not have gotten that either. I've asked the firm why I did not get anything I asked for and of course they nor she could answer. She truly feels she did a good job........ child supoort increased from $700.00 to 1,130.00 per month absolutely no final decision making for my child, even though I was told I would get some rights, but the mother has all those rights I requested a Guardian ad Litem, I was told I would get it and the judge goes that route. But NO GAL assigned, opposing counsel did not want one she sat and watched as opposing counsel said tons of untruths about me and I got the privilege to pay my ex's lawyer fees So I spent close to $30,000.00 with this firm with nothing to show for it, except for a laywer who thinks she did a good job. They are only good at doing one thing........billing you IF YOU ARE A FATHER FIGHTING FOR RIGHTS.......DO NOT HIRE THIS FIRM

You pay for a consultation 125, then you pay a retainer 1800, then you pay their processing fee (400)…. He called me to set up meeting. Told him I work 3 shift the later the better. How about 3pm? Great I said, whatever works for you. Then he offered 330…. Again whatever works. Called me next day saying he had court on day HE scheduled me, but may be continued…. If continued I wouldn’t hear from him, if not he would call to reschedule. Literally called me the next day to tell me it was continued. So I came into the office concerned that his lack of scheduling abikity was costing me money. His very unprofessional receptionist finally got him to discuss we’re he claims it wasn’t being charged. Had one meeting with the lawyer. Left out of their doubting he could walk and chew gum at the same time. Literally talked in circles the entire time. What a joke. He told me it would cost 50k and I was only going for a contempt accusation. Fired him after first meeting Robert was first name in st Charles location. Paid over 2400 to them, and then I get a bill for another 125. Hired a new lawyer Dodd, she showed up, had it thrown out with most my new retainer refunded. Do not waste your time or money with cordell cordell.

Having just recently gone thru a divorce I can say without a doubt that my attorney Diona Potter is one of the best attorneys I've ever met. Due to my profession I have met a lot of attorneys over the past 40 plus years. Attorneys that specialized in various fields of law from criminal, civil, divorce, real estate, etc... one attribute that all attorneys should have is a professional demeanor and above all else, they need to make the person they are representing seem like more than just another client. She does that well, and you know she is interested in you and your case. Diona was referred to me by a couple of men who had used her services and Cordell & Cordell in the past and I trusted their judgement. She did not disappoint. Specifically when I would call, text, or email, if she couldn't answer right then, she would get back to me in a timely manner. I never had to call, text, or email twice. She would listen to what I had to say and what I thought about how things were going and then she would offer her counsel and (we) would decide what was the best approach, response or course of action should be. She did not try to manage me but did manage the case. On the contrary the attorney that my ex-wife was using seemed to be an exact opposite of Diona. Many times during the divorce proceedings her attorneys office had to be contacted multiple times to get answers to questions, documents, etc... I can also relate that there were times when my ex-wife would call me or I would see her and she would be emotional, crying, upset because her attorney had yelled at her, cussed at her, wouldn't respond to her calls and/or emails and basically made a bad situation even worse. I won't name that attorney but I know they will never get a referral from my ex-wife or me. You will never get that kind of behavior or response from Diona Potter or any of the staff I dealt with at Cordell and Cordell. They are true professionals from the lady at the front counter to others doing work behind the scenes. Bottom line, I'm glad the guys I know referred me to Diona and the team at Cordell and Cordell. They truly are their to assist you and look out for your best interest.

Worked with attorney Adam Sutton through very difficult circumstances. Adam helped guide me through a Separation Agreement originally and then a couple of years later through a divorce. He was amazing through the entire process. I was made aware upfront of how charges would be handled and never felt like I was being overcharged. All communications were returned immediately and his guidance helped make everything as smooth as was possible given the challenging circumstances. I would definitely recommend Adam as your attorney for divorce proceedings.

Diona have been my divorce lawyer and now I’ve chosen her again as my custody modification lawyer. I didn’t choose Diona because I think she would win all the time; I chose her because she does have morals and ethics. There are many times where I don’t like what she’s telling me, but in all aspect of the law and time, she has saved me plenty of that. I would definitely recommend Diona to anyone who needs her service as a domestic relation lawyer.

Diona was very professional and prompt to respond to correspondence. She let me know up how things may go and kept me informed.

Diona Potter represented me in my case. Diona was very knowledgeable and professional. She always returned my phone calls promptly. Diona is a very friendly person and down-to-earth. She is very respectful of your time and genuinely cares about what happens in your case. I will definitely use her again if I need too!

Diona Potter is a great attorney and she has met all of my needs. Great Law Firm.

Diona Potter is the best out there! Her availability was infinite. She was completely transparent throughout my divorce, very informative and resourceful. Diona never missed a beat, she was always early and came well equipped to take on whatever the opposing party threw at us. I was very satisfied at the end result. In all, I wouldn't recommend nobody else for the job. Thank you Diona!!

I found the legal representation by Cordell & Cordell and Diona Potter to be exemplary! I appreciate her always listening to my needs and evaluating the situation.. Diona made an unpleasant experience manageable and fought for what was fair and reasonable. I highly recommend Diona and C&C!