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Pros
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Knowledgeable and straightforward legal advice
“Mr Messina was very knowledgeable and kept it real! He did not recommend pursuit of my case as he said it was a hit or miss. He seemed straightforward and honest.”
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Responsive and accessible communication
“Charles was out on vacation when i first called, but to my surprise he called me the day I was told he'd be back. He answered every question i had.”
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Effective representation in court
“He works very hard, is reasonable, and doesn't try to "run up the bill" as I have experienced with the two attorneys prior to him. And he actually returns calls and emails which is a plus!”
Cons
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Inconsistent or poor client management
“He confused me on two separate occasions with a different client, with one time having an entire conversation about 'going to court' before realizing he had the wrong person.”
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Lack of attention to detail and preparation
“It took him forever to check all the papers and docs from my ex. I thought he was cheking all details very slowly and I thought carefully, but not. He missed a lot. More than twice we met in the court he was completely unprepared.”
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Potential overcharging and billing issues
“He kept my file and CHARGED me to make the copies to give to my new attorney. Totally unprofessional about the whole process and got angry that I fired him and went with another attorney.”
