Reviews

I really appreciate the knowledge and expertise that he brought to my case and very satisfied with my outcome

I wish I can give negative 5 stars. In January of 2022, I contacted McKeen & Associates to explore legal representation in a dispute. The events that have unfolded since then have led to a dispute regarding the contingency fee agreement between myself and McKeen & Associates. On December 13th, 2022, approximately a year after my initial contact with McKeen & Associates, I received an email from Shirley Biernacki requesting my signature on a medical release form. This communication caught me by surprise as I had forgotten about my earlier inquiry. It was then revealed that McKeen & Associates had filed a motion/complaint in June of 2022, resulting in a default judgment against the defendant. Subsequently, on December 16th, 2022, I received an email from Shirley Biernacki, once again a year later from my initial phone call to McKeen & Associates, and I was asked to sign a contingency fee agreement, which I initially refused. After discussions with Mr. Leon Walsh, my assigned attorney at McKeen & Associates, I agreed to a 33% contingency fee (instead of 25%) based on the representation and promise by Mr. Walsh that my case had a potential of multi-million dollar value. However, during a facilitation in November of 2023, Mr. Walsh conveyed that a settlement over a million dollars was unattainable. After an 8-hour and 30-minute discussion with the defendant, I proposed a settlement agreement, the terms of which were entirely my own ideas. At the conclusion of the facilitation, I insisted on a reduction of the contingency fee to 25%, considering the significantly lower settlement amount and most importantly I did come up with a solution to resolve the case. Despite Mr. Walsh's promise to discuss the matter with Mr. Brian McKeen, I encountered resistance when Mr. McKeen refused to negotiate and promptly hung up on me during a call on January 17th, 2024. Adding to my dissatisfaction, I received an "authorization to deposit" on January 17th, 2024 from Mr. Walsh, aiming to enable McKeen & Associates to endorse all settlement checks on my behalf. However, I declined to sign this authorization until the contingency fee dispute was resolved. On January 25th, 2024, Mr. Walsh informed me of his intention to file a motion with the court if I did not sign the authorization of deposit promptly. This request, however, was made without addressing or resolving the contingency fee dispute, leaving me feeling misled and deceived. Imaging being in a catastrophic car-pedestrian accident, 18 years of pain and suffering, 12 surgeries, 12 years in a wheelchair, I am still unable to walk without an assistive device to this day, and I only got $500K after they took out their 33% contingency fee of $750K settlement. In conclusion, my experience with McKeen & Associates has been marked by poor communication, unmet expectations, avidity, and a lack of commitment to addressing client concerns. I strongly advise potential clients to exercise caution and thoroughly consider their options before engaging with this firm.

A fantastic firm that handles each case with care. Always a pleasure to work with!

I have worked with McKeen & Associates for years. They are thoughtful, hard-working and well-respected by the legal community. I would highly recommend them to friends and family.

Looking not buying. The commercial got me interested

Mr Metzen is very knowledgeable, professional and easy to talk to. He takes time to explain to you anything that you are unsure about. Always return your calls in a timely manner. I highly recommend his services. Thank you Mr. Metzen

If it was possible to give no stars that’s what they would get. Worse experience I have ever had with people who are suppose to help people. They take your case then after they do nothing for years decide they don’t want the case anymore. Oh and that’s after the statute of limitations is up on your case so no one else will take it. Very very disappointing

Wonderful

Absolutely wonderful experience working with Leon, Karla, Brian and the entire McKeen group. The entire team was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire legal process. They were respectful and understanding of my personal situation and upheld the upmost privacy. To have a team believe in me, understand and support my situation and defend me is something I will never forget. Leon was by my side from the start and walked me through each step of the process, ensuring I was clear with any and all information, answered all of my questions and remained confident in my case, unwavering throughout. If I ever am looking for assistance such as this again, I would immediately turn to this group. I would highly recommend McKeen & Associates for anyone looking for legal support and representation.