Reviews

Chris is very friendly and approachable. Chris's knowledge of the law and his ability to explain or are top notch.

I have/had been a client of Chris for almost four years. In all this time he had been compliant in filing most things. Though he was observant and tactful and knew the respective judicial body—which is helpful for most matters—I would characterize him as unanticipating and not too creative. I have a couple of OWIs(20yrs separate) but was immediately called out for currently being a drunk—not my favorite thing. Otherwise, he is a semipro, knows the local circuit, can get small meaningful things done and hold up his hand of conversation with the locals. For anything above a minor dalliance with the law or if you might have a meaningful case with child custody or visitation—I’d personally look elsewhere. Again I had to spark Mr Smith into action on my behalf several times, then provide him with the necessary legal arguments(not my specialty). After the first time or two, I began to sorrow on Mr Smith, then began to ask about alternative strategies. I had always paid my bill and always would but then he wouldn’t file a contempt motion until the previous month was paid—after three years of paid bills. Nevertheless I paid the bill and asked about the contempt motion. It was never heard in a courtroom, just behind closed doors. 30 days later still no visitation and still no progress I call again for a new motion. I beg holler and plead….again same thing no difference. Can you please pay last months bill and by the way—what do you want me to say??? Wow. Again? I make my case to my own lawyer again, this time and only after more money wants to file a new motion Though—he’s not sure what he would say…?? Wow. Thanks so much lesson learned enough. After speaking with Mr Smith, reviewing the casework and what not, I’d also carefully review the billing to be sure the billing clerk got things down correctly as a few minute talk with the judge got marked down as an 1.4 hour bill. The bills are erratic, not made out on the day or for the amount of time you spent so please watch those as well. Not a bad lawyer. Just uncreative, can’t create his own arguments, might be a bit presumptuous that you or any client is a looser, definitely a part of the small town system, and definitely knows the police, sheriffs, prosecutors, and all the people anyone would that worked a small town would for twenty years. Does that make him a good lawyer? Can he help out with some minor stuff here and there? Do you want him when your family and your right to see your own kids is on the line?

Have been using these lawyers for over 20 years they are no nonsense lawyers and don't BS you would advise anyone with legal needs in (Hancuff) Hancock County to use them.

Very helpful and friendly staff...I would recommend them for legal needs...very reasonable fees!