Reviews

Gene represented me when I was going through a divorce and a child custody battle for a few months before I requested a letter of relinquishment be written. I echo all the 1 and 2 star reviews. Waste of money and uses outdated practices for the state of IL. Gene wanted me to start paying child support to my ex when we didn’t even know where she was working or how much she was making at the time but advised me to start paying child support as “good faith” to potentially make me look better in court. I’m in a wheelchair and a father of 2 boys going through a custody battle and Gene props his feet on the table leans back in chair and tells me not to take offense to this but it seems like my dad was making all my decisions. He had me fill out an outdated financial affidavit from 2016. The law firm owes me a refund from my retainer and still have not received it. Never received an itemized invoice for the months he represented me. I could go on and on and I’ve been waiting a year and a half to write this review. Take it from me and go elsewhere.

I can agree with another review listed here. He talks up a good game and that's all. He will not return phone calls, goes MIA, tells you you don't need to show up for court and doesn't bother to give ANY details of how it went. He suggested that I bring in a 3rd party, GAL so that my kids could consult with them on how they wanted visitation. That was $1000 and he never called them in to court. Total waste of time and money.

I met with Gene for a second opinion and found him to be very transparent, helpful, and relatable. He listened well, quickly comprehended the nature of my concerns, and was gracious. He not only gave me free advise, he encouraged me to stay the course with the attorney I was using, though he had every opportunity to steer me away and sell me on his services. I left feeling very encouraged I was on the right track and I very much appreciated his help.

The guy completely doesn't know Illinois law. Even the law updated in 2016 he didn't know. Absent twice at court and no reason! I called him many times but he turned off his phone. I called his office no one explain to me why he absent!!!! Since that he just gave me a bill $6700 said he was busy couldn't handle my case!!!! definitely immoral guy!!!!

I hired Gene for a divorce and ongoing custody case. Initially he was fast and did a fine job. When my case became ongoing, needing assistance from him was next to impossible. He would disappear for months a time and get belligerent when I questioned anything he did or did not do. He was never aggressive for me and never advocated for me as a woman w a young child.

This attorney does not believe in mens rights, he talks a good game up front but when it comes down to it he will either tell you its best to settle because he cant discredit a GAL or he is to chicken to gonuo against a female attorney. He acts as if hes fighting for you and what you feel is in the best interest of your children but truly hes so the other side the entire time. He could see clear violations in GALs report but stated it looks bad to fight with a GAL regarding her report on the stand. Gene needs to get some guts or get out of the business. Weve already had issues with the newest court order and my ex following and he answered the first email but now all of a sudden hes mia, but the tracking on emails shows hes gotten every email and opened them and choose not to respond nor to any of the numerous phone calls hes received. Guess thisnisbthe norm for him as other posts say the same thing. Do NOT hire this man especially if you are a VET cause he could care less if you kept his butt safe for all those years you served. Your just another paycheck to him on the backs of your kids.

I was ordered to pay child support. he did a fine job of getting that setup. I have no complaints about that. Now that the support order is done and I overpaid the state, I tried to contact them to determine how to get a refund. I have yet to hear from his office regarding the matter and that was 2 months ago. I guess the original amount that I paid was not enough to warrant answering what I thought would be simple question after the fact.