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Pros
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Demonstrated strong advocacy and honesty, even when it may not align with the client's desired outcome
“Best of all, he wasn't afraid to take my case, and allow me the opportunity to be heard. Though 'winning' is the backbone for any attorneys success, the real winners are those who put the client first!”
2
Provided excellent customer service, including going above and beyond to accommodate the client's needs
“He went above and beyond during my custody proceeding, and kept me notified prior to, during, and after the hearing. He even picked me up for court and dropped me off.”
Cons
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Struggled to effectively challenge the opposing party's tactics and evidence in a juvenile dependency case
“Doug tried to address the safety issue by asking the questions I asked him to ask "me" on my behalf, but Angela Pope, DFCS attorney and the Judge, allowed the objection, stating that "were here to talk about if your grandson is unsafe with YOU, not DFCS."”
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Lack of responsiveness and communication with the client in a juvenile dependency case
“He never calls me back or answers my emails, and calls me "emotionally charged".”
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Prioritized other types of legal work over the juvenile dependency case, which negatively impacted the client's case
“Every time he does answer his phone, he's on his way to a Real Estate Closing where he makes his big money. If your issues are related to Real Estate, maybe he's your guy. Anything outside of a Public Defender role, none of the attorneys could careless, as they all have side gigs, doing cases that pay the bigger bucks, and place very little priority on Juvenile cases.”
