Reviews

In January 2016, I scheduled an appointment with Dan regarding changing the current child custody order that was in place regarding my son, Bentley, and his mother. We discussed how the current order was not only poorly written but also problematic to both parties and the child. For instance, there were no specific pick up or drop off times stated and it left a lot of confusion and misinterpretation. I was hoping that he could help me clear the confusion and find a more equitable solution for both me and Bentley’s mother. I told Dan I would like to modify the order in the following ways: • 50/50 custody with my son, one week on and one week off. • Forgive all contempt’s that I have against her, and her against me so we can restart this co-parenting and make it a positive environment for our son. • Revise child support my son’s mother’s income went up from 24k-36k The actual results were completely different: • Less frequent child visits • Increased child support • 2 days of jail time • 1 year probation • Publicly humiliated by the judge, who told the court that I have zero credibility, only care about myself and my needs, and that my fiancé and her family are not my son’s family and shouldn’t try to be. • Terrible precedent for future proceedings • Additional attorney fees and more court • If mother files any contempt’s within year of probation I get automatic 15 days in jail, plus whatever the judge decides • The judge’s parting message to me was “You have zero credibility,” and “you are lucky your son’s mother allows you to spend time with him,” and “your son is better off in day care than in your custody.” • Criminal record Dan’s wreckless counsel, carelessness judgements, and gross negligence made in my behalf resulted in 25 contempt charges which landed me in jail for 2 days, a year of probation, $3,000 in fees to opposing council, and a precedence for future hearings. I feel Dan did not advocate for me, nor advise me well. He was ill prepared in his intelligent devotion to excellence and seemed to lack passion for me and my case. All I wanted was a more equitable situation for me and my son. I was not trying to be malicious or mean. I am worse off now than when I hired Dan and the firm of Cordell & Cordell to represent me. A bad situation was made even worse with even more debt and legal expenses to come. I do not feel I received “passionate and intelligent devotion to excellence.” as there website states Mr. Lipsitz was not devoted to my case, my suggestions, or any form of service or excellence. Because of my relationship with Mr. Lipsitz and Cordell & Cordell I am worse off than when I started, in every conceivable way. Would strongly recommend NOT using this firm and would NEVER recommend it to anyone fighting for there fathers rights!