Reviews

Very disappointed in them. They over $8000.00 for an eviction case.

SUMMARY: Our negative experience with Podlaski LLP forced us to retain the services of a completely different attorney just to get answers (and eventually a small refund). SHORT STORY: We hired Podlaski LLP in October 2022 to fight against a moving company that breached their contract and cost us thousands of dollars in damages. To their credit, Podlaski was able to successfully obtain a judgement in our favor approximately 7 months after we signed on. However, over the next 14 months their failure to execute asset searches, their frequent in-office turnover and their lack of communication cost us any opportunity to collect on our judgement. All the while, we were paying thousands of dollars in monthly invoices for nothing but inaction. After trying to get answers on the phone -- and being billed for it -- we finally decided as a last resort to throw the kids in the car and drive 400+ miles to their office in Ft. Wayne, IN, to get answers. Our visit with Kevin Podlaski confirmed our fears -- our case was now being handled by the third assistant attorney in less than two years, causing any forward progress to regress while the new attorney was brought up to speed. In turn, the asset search we were waiting for (and invoiced for) never happened. To top it all off, the very crucial advice that our case was a “dry hole” was given to us by Kevin Podlaski, and we left the meeting (and started our 7 hour drive home) feeling like that information would have completely changed our strategy had we known it sooner in the process. Kevin made it clear that our case had very little chance to collect damages, yet it took 2 years and an in-person visit for that information to get communicated. But that’s not really what this firm would have wanted; they would have been out our $15,000+. OUTCOME: I now understand why the Google reviews for Podlaski LLP are mostly positive. They offered us a $1,088 out of “empathy” for our situation, admitting no wrongdoing. In exchange, they asked us to sign a settlement agreement saying that we would not post ANYTHING to social media about our experience. If we violated the agreement, we would be subject to $10,000 in damages PER SOCIAL MEDIA POST. Obviously, our new attorney told us that this was insane and to throw the agreement in the garbage. We declined signing, and the refund check showed up a couple of weeks later. I also noticed that Podlaski responds to every bad review, typically blaming technological errors for lack of communication or calling the reviewer dishonest. This leads me to believe there will be a similar attempt to mischaracterize us and our situation. However, I have all invoices, emails, a 3rd party attorney's opinion and an audio recording of our in-person meeting with Kevin Podlaski that can backup anything in dispute. TL;DR: Podlaski was difficult to communicate with and dragged our case out as we kept paying them. If you need legal assistance in Indiana, look elsewhere.

I retained this law firm for a simple rental eviction. I have been charged almost $8000.00 for them to handle the eviction process. This does not include the damages hearing. I fired this firm before that hearing because I didn't want to get another $4000.00 bill just for that. I greatly regret using this firm. I spoke with other law firms in Fort Wayne, asking about their average cost for a standard eviction, and I was quoted in the $3000.00 to $4000.00 range. They charged me $800.00 in research hours for having a representative testify instead of the property owner. Property managers testify and represent the property owners on evictions every single day. Why is there so much time to research such a standard policy? They have charged me almost $1000.00 for them to compose questions for the eviction court date. Then, when we went to court, that lawyer told me I shouldn't testify and let the tenant have extra time to get out. They are charging a monthly fee for an open case—a monthly maintenance fee totaling around $1200.00. I thought I had asked all the proper questions when I spoke with them before retaining them. I guessed wrong.

Had a great dealing with this business until I had dealt with Rachel, I quickly took my business elsewhere, she was very rude and had a smart elicit attitude, which I was not a fan of, and it made me feel very belittled, as I was dealing with this.

Nick was helpful gave me all the info I needed even a website to do my LLC on my own to save some money and then said if I needed documents done they were there when needed.

Nick and his firm are stewards of both professionalism and personal attention to their clients. As a retired combat Veteran, I never thought I would need legal counsel. Nick and his entire team immediately became an extension of support and expertise. Nick and his team's attentiveness and responses did not just help me recoup from a general contractor financial hardship but walked me through each step in the process. I also cannot speak highly enough as to this firm and recognition of the cost of efficient legal counsel. They keep communication concise, do not take short cuts but are extremely fair with their fees. This firm takes time to listen, treats you like a person and a family member. Nick...you and your team are phenomenal and wish nothing but future success. Thank you so much! Chris

I had a phone consult on 8/27 at 2pm. At 2:30 I called the office and was told Allison spaced it, then was rescheduled for 8/27 at 2pm. Again, no phone call. The is poor business practice and will take my business elsewhere.

Absolutely recommend for your legal troubles. Nick is great and will take all the time you need to get your case organized, as well as explain everything in laymens terms. Very friendly, patient, and empathetic.

I would like to personally thank Zac and the team at Podlaski! constant communication and updates on our unique case. Will recommend to all. Thanks again

They have been really helpful, tried there best to help us out.