Jude H Trahant Jr, experienced  attorney in Madisonville, LA with 48 reviews
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Jude H Trahant Jr

506 Water St Ste B, Madisonville, LA

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Kenia tejada

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22 Nov, 2024
Ojalá fuera posible escribir una reseña sin tener que seleccionar una estrella. Nunca recomendaría al abogado Russell. Me cobró 5,090$ para un caso de custodia y childsupport. Le pague 1,500$ de anticipo de un contrato de 4,000$ en mayo 17 del 2024! se presentó a 2 cortes y ambas fueron pospuestas. Jamás hubo un juicio. Y un día antes de la corte oct 29 de este año 2024 me dice que tengo que pagarle 1,500$ mas para presentarse el siguiente día 30 de octubre. Luego me dice que solo le he pagado 4,075$ -75$ de un fee ósea diciendo que he pagado solo 4,015$ y le envío mis estados del banco donde aparecen 1090$ más de los 4,000$ pidiéndole que me explique para que esos 1090$ más si nunca nunca hubo un juicio. Minutos después el Señor me envía un email con una ex Motion enviada a la corte retirándose de mi caso. Le escribo de nuevo que me explique porque ese desvío de dinero para que se usó? Y que después de la corte podemos ir a discutir eso de los pagos y ver bien porque he pagado tanto dinero y no se ha resuelto absolutamente nada y porque necesito pagar 1,500$ demás. Se retiró así descaradamente. Luego una hora antes de la corte me escribe que esperó hasta último minuto para que yo le pagara los 1,500$ a lo que él dice que yo le escribí diciendo que yo no quería que me siguiera representando . Nadie en su sano juicio paga miles de dólares para despues decirle a su abogado que se retire. Jamás lo retire no le dije nada! solamente le pedí una explicación de porque me dice que pague 4,015$ cuando había pagado extra 1,090$ más y aparte quería 1,500$ más y que había hecho? Nada. Nada que costara más de 5,090$ otra cosa tuve que bloquear mis tarjetas porque empezó a sacarle 1,000$ mes a mes cuando quedamos que eran 500$ dólares al mes después del depósito de 1,500$. Son una estafa ni le importa la situación de la gente el solo mira el dinero. Espero y me devuelvan todo mi dinero. Y aparte jugar con mi salud mental dejándome mi caso a último momento! sin resolver nada y perdiendo mi dinero. No pierdan ni su tiempo ni su dinero. Yo creo en la justicia divina y también en la terrenal.
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Kenneth parker

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04 Oct, 2024
They were very professional.i didn't have to do anything but give my information and they done the rest.i am very happy with the results of my case.i will be telling everyone about Stegeman law firm and the great work they do.im very pleased
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Morgan pfister

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23 Sep, 2024
Attorney Russel and his team are so great! They helped me through every step of my divorce and made the process easy and affordable. I was so stressed about the whole thing, but he made it so that I was able to relax and just let them handle it. Innah is amazing! So helpful, and kind! What a fantastic team!
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The lawyers are described as professional, helpful, and understanding of clients' circumstances
“Attorney Russel and his team are so great! They helped me through every step of my divorce and made the process easy and affordable.”
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The law firm is said to be effective and ethical, putting the client's best interests first
“Effective, ethical attorneys do exist and Russell is one of them!! [...] He truly puts his clients best interest first and does the right thing regardless of profitability and that is extremely rare in family law!”
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The lawyers and staff are praised for their responsiveness, communication, and transparency
“I am updated every week sometimes 2 times per week on my case and I truly enjoy our phone calls. Thanks for all that you do.”
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Some clients report poor communication, lack of responsiveness, and the lawyer not showing up to court
“POOR COMMUNICATION. I usually don't leave reviews but Mr. Stegeman Showed up late to one of my court dates causing me time lost from work and income.”
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There are reports of the lawyer mishandling cases, not reading files, and not providing the expected level of service
“Horrible experience; they did not read my file, and that was very apparent at the hearing. I had to do most of the speaking and Russell tried to settle on what my custody order already said.”
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Some clients had issues with unexpected fees, charges, and difficulties getting refunds on unused retainers
“He blocked all our calls this went on for almost 2 yrs. Never would I recommend him to anyone. . Oh also I turned him in to the board and he lied under oath so u tell me . Do not hire this attorney.”

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