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Patricia Lynne Brown
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Pros
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Compassionate and caring attorney who listens to client needs
“She was very kind, understanding and very very knowledgable. She answered all of our questions on our first visit and was very patient and understanding as we had question as the situation progressed.”
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Strong communication and responsiveness
“She does a great job communicating and I felt well informed.”
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Thorough preparation and strategy
“She was fully prepared and just as importantly had us fully prepared. The other side was completely overwhelmed by her efforts.”
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Reasonable and transparent fees
“Ms Brown was fair in her fees and I never felt I was being overcharged.”
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Puts client in charge of the process
“Ms. Brown was there to make sure that I was taken care of at all times.”
Cons
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Inconsistent quality of service over time
“We used Patricia several years ago and was greatly satisfied, she was compassionate, caring, and listened to our needs, so much that we recommended her for our son when he needed legal services. The first time we used her services the case lasted three months at the most. She took care of everything and informed us about every step of the case. We never were in doubt at what was happening, or what she needed from us. The second time the case stayed open for one full year; with her checking her calendar once a month and charging him $150 to ”
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Lack of assertiveness and preparation in some cases
“She would show up for hearings unprepared and dishoveled. She often didn't know my name or any of the important issues she should have been knowledgable of. She went through the court appearances unorganized and uprepared relying completely on hand written pointers her paralegal wrote up!”
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26 Sep, 2020 by Brian
As a father of two teenagers, I wanted custody. You can imagine it is not easy. Therefore, the first and most important thing is to hire a competent attorney. After I interviewed 7 attorneys, I immediately hired Patricia. She could quickly catch the main points and understand my pursuit. She focused on clients’ needs and was willing to try it for me. She is very professional, listened to me and provided valuable ideas on how I should present my case to the court. She worked hard and even had a conference call with me on a weekend. Paula, the paralegal, is also very professional. She read all the documents I prepared. She read my Final Decree of Divorce and found more violations of my ex, which I had never known before. She was quick and efficient and always answered my questions in time. The fee is reasonable and may save more than others. They don't itemize the costs of each email or phone call, which may prevent you from communicating when in doubt. If you have any divorce or custody issue, I suggest you hire Patricia.
18 Sep, 2020 by Kim
I found Patricia through an online search when my ex-husband was filing for a divorce. Once I met her and Paula, I knew I’d chosen the right firm.
Patricia provided guidance and support when I was going through a very emotional and difficult time. She helped me understand all the steps in the process and what to expect with each one. She and Paula were available to me by email and phone. Instead of worrying about legal issues, I was able to focus on keeping my daughters and myself safe and healthy.
Since we first met, I’ve had to retain Patricia’s services when things come up with my ex-husband. They understand the law around custody and divorce and all the little details that can easily scare someone in unfamiliar territory.
I believe her fees are reasonable and fair. I would highly recommend her.
05 Dec, 2016 by Lindsey
Always professional, personable, and efficient. I'm confident my case is in the best hands possible!
23 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend this firm. They were patient, kind, caring and understanding throughout the divorce process. The entire staff was a pleasure to work with during this difficult time. Patricia is a wonderful attorney to deal with and her paralegal Paula is amazing. They were always very responsive and with me every step of the way. We recently finalized the divorce and Patricia was compassionate and kind on the day of our hearing. She asked me more than once if I was okay and expressed concern. She seems very thoughtful which is a plus when you are going through such a difficult process.
27 Aug, 2015 by Jeremy
I retained representation from Ms. Brown after my last attorney's office became quite liberal in their billing practices and I required excellent representation that was also affordable. Ms. Brown, and her office, are extremely patient and understanding. They take the time to make themselves available whenever I call or email about any questions or concerns I have about my case and thoroughly discuss them with me when I do.
Ms. Brown has represented me in several hearings since taking on my case and every time I come away feeling that I was very well represented and that the Court's rulings were in my children's best interest.
I would definitely recommend retaining Ms. Brown's services, you'll get great representation and people that really do care about your case.
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