Reviews

I first want to publicly apologize to my team at Hollingsworth & Zivitz. I didn’t make my case easy for Erin Connell, Steve and Kristy. On top of that, I was down eight abrasive at times. Yet, through it all, they remained kind, understanding, professional and, above all, compassionate. Mine was an extremely difficult case with many tintacles that were difficult to see clearly. My team was able to set it all out, neatly packaged in a way that made it more clear than even I recognized it prior to initiating my petition for full physical custody of my son. I am a single man, never married who barely knew the mother. So, Erin was running uphill from the start. At the end of it all, Erin was able to show the magistrate what she knew to be true. My son was and “NOW IS” better off with his father. From the bottom of mine and my sons heart, we thank you, Steve, Kristy and Erin Connell. With Love & sincerity Lawrence and Jonas Coffee

We worked with this firm when it was “Hollingsworth and Zivitz”. When the partners had a dispute that couldn’t be resolved, they took legal action against one another and split up. If you read the good reviews, they usually refer to a specific attorney by name. If our attorney were still with this firm, we’d be giving 5 stars, because she’s outstanding. You’ll find that the attorneys mentioned In the positive reviews are no longer with the firm. The attorney we were working with left the firm to start her own—we followed. If all you’re looking for is a good recommendation, start with Erin Connell. She’s truly amazing and you’ll feel how much she truly cares. When we informed H&Z that we would continue working with Erin, they proceeded to invoice us with fees for our attorney’s time and several ridiculous charges. I argued that if we pay for our attorney’s time, that money should go to her, which they confirmed it would not. They also tacked on several charges for people we had never heard of or met during the entire nine months we were with them. They argued that the names were in the contract we initially signed. EVERYONE was listed on that contract. All partners, associates, etc. We’ve come to find out that adding extra fees and invoicing for work that was never actually done is common practice for the Hollingsworth team when clients choose to leave their firm for other representation. If you’re having any hesitations about this firm, feel free to reach out to me for details. I’d be happy to show you what type of people you’re dealing with and how you would be treated as one of their clients. To save time and the headache of having to relive the pains of dealing with this law firm, here’s a copy of the email I had to send to them. Dear H, After speaking with you, my mom has decided that she would much rather pay the balance to a collections agency than give a dime directly to the firm. There aren’t a lot of reviews for law firms and attorneys in general. We were referred to Erin Connell, not Hollingsworth and Zivitz. Despite being told not to go to a big law firm, we chose to work with Erin because my mom felt comfortable with her right away. Had we not gotten the referral from a close friend that we trust, we would have relied on reviews to find an attorney. The very few reviews you have should be enough to deter potential clients. It shocks me that you would treat anyone this way, especially when you need the good publicity after having your firm fall apart. I don’t like that most people post reviews after bad experiences and not enough for good ones. I’m going to make an exception in this case, because choosing the right attorney is a big decision. At a time when you should be treating anyone and everyone with as much respect and good customer service as possible, you—or K, as you said it was her decision— have decided that you would rather turn the invoice over to collections instead of accepting the payment that was more than fair. At least the collections agent is earning the money. If your firm had made any effort to reach out in a kind manner and offer a consultation with a new attorney to take over my mom’s case, you might have kept us as a client. Your email following Erin’s departure was cold and distasteful. I would suggest changing the way you treat people as a firm, and as individuals. Whether you were acting on behalf of K and her intentions, or just being yourself, your attitude was offensive. You’d be shocked at how far you can get with some kindness and sympathy. Sincerely, Carol Y.

DO NOT use this firm!! I had an awful experience with this firm. They are terribly unprofessional and shady. Their communication was extremely poor, I was improperly billed for time and. The attorney never negotiated with my ex's attorney and just doubled up the work internally to bill me everything twice at least. I ended with another firm and they did everything with 1/5 the cost. Stay away from this law firm! This is a carried issue from Hollingsworth & Zivitz. I would call if you could provide a point of contact.

When it comes to my son, I want the very best for him. So when his mother and I needed a court to settle our differences I was worried that like most fathers in Indiana, I would get the raw end of the deal. But instead the team at H&Z understood my needs, they know the law and have relationships within the legal community that were VITAL to getting the fair treatment I deserve as a loving father, from the court. Hollingsworth and Zivits, and their staff have the experience, reputation and a proven track record you absolutely need when going to court is unavoidable! I would recommend their services to anyone trying to navigate their case in a family court room!!

Thank you HZ!! Kena and Steve helped make a difficult and painful process, simpler. You guys were attentive, considerate and so timely. I'm so grateful.

We hired Hollingsworth & Zivitz based upon a glowing recommendation from a close, trusted friend. Our world had been turned upside down and we needed someone we could trust to held us navigate through all the emotions and chaos, while guiding us through the legal process. The team at Hollingsworth & Zivitz were excellent to work with and provided great service at a reasonable fee. I would highly recommend this firm to all of my family and friends.

Horrible performance. Recommend avoiding Robert Shive

I can't say enough about the positive experience I had at H&Z- first with Kena and finished with Genevieve. They both took me through a very difficult time and treated me not just like a client but like a friend. Everything was explained in great detail to me and the performance in the court room? Well, lets just say I walked out with a big smile on my face, both times. Billing was very fair- in fact much lower than what the attorney on the other side was charging. Great people to work with- very positive throughout the entire ordeal. I have recommended their services to a friend who was just as pleased as I was. Thank you for everything-