Reviews

I was an executor of an estate and had the same poor experiences as other reviewers. No follow up, vague answers to questions , excuses , could not remember what documents I had sent him or what he had done . Closing of the estate was delayed substantially until I found another attorney. I could go on and on about the horrible experience.

He was hired by my parents to set up their trust before their death. I never would have hired him myself, especially not after the experience I've had with him. It took him at least two months to send out any statement, whether that be a bill or just a letter. When questioned why it was taking so long he frequently shifted between, "It was sent out last week" and "I've been having secretarial problems". Ultimately after waiting several months the only way to get items from him is to go to his office and hope he's there, which isn't very often. He also frequently "forgot" information that was in his files. Not just nominal things, but very important signed documents relating to the trust that expressly state which assets are to go to whom. As anyone who has had to deal with trusts or estate planning in general could tell you, this is a very serious issue. In the end, after waiting two months, I received a letter which on top of stating lies about not having an itemized list of which assets are to go to whom (something that he has on file - I know this for a fact, he was even reminded of this several times), I was told that perhaps it would be better if I find alternative legal representation - a suggestion that he also gave to my relatives who, because of his "misplacing" of certain documents, now believe that I am trying to cheat them out of their inheritance. Worst experience with a lawyer ever - I think the only reason he even still has business is that people in Marseilles don't look on the internet for reviews before going to him for help.

During a Will/Trust would not follow through on any directions given through out procedure given. Forgot names, dates, addresses and puts work onto others that should go to himself. Overall a bad attorney. No out come. Would not hire him.