Reviews

DO NOT HIRE..So, so many errors made by this attorney. Her many errors have have cost me everything! She has financially handcuffed me and does not inform her clients on decisions she makes WITHOUT notification. With all your so called experience, learn to draw up a SWD!

Jane Mapes helped me with a deposition I had to attend. I was extremely nervous not knowing what I would be walking into but Jane was there every step of the way. She’s super personable, funny, understandable, and down to earth and knows her STUFF. She was always responsive in a Finley manner. We prepared before my deposition a couple of times, and the day of she went in represented me and was truly there every step of the way (very triggering topics were brought up during my deposition) and Jane remained calm and reassured me every step of the way that I’m doing great and to keep on going. If in the near future I need representation, I will be reaching out to Jane!

I was looking for a lawyer and realized she wasn’t the one as soon as she accused me of abandonment and was giving me smart like remarks and made assumptions on my case. Next.

Ms.Mapes I assume would be great in a completely cordial case. However mine was not. And as it became evident that my spouse was unwilling to bend, I felt, Jane just gave in. I am in NY. When they sent another attorney I was not surprised at all as this was in another county and Ms.Mapes said she didn't know the judge. When that went awful and I complained about the attorney. Ms.Mapes assured me she would represent me in the future. As it appeared the case would have to go to trial, she recommended I use a different attorney. When I spoke to another attorney he said it was a good thing i didn't just sign at mediation and deal with things later on (which Ms.Mapes suggested). I am on disability as I was diagnosed with MS in '05 and I feel that was never taken into account as Jane said I'll be indoor for visits. Anybody how's knows MS knows that's laughable . This was a rough case for sure for Jane. If you have any chance of that. I suggest going else where. This firm I feel was to big to give my situation the unique attention it needed. Jane is a lovely person and I'm not taking that away from her. Just know I could have yused this information beforehand. So I firuged I'd write it for others. God bless!

I hired Mrs. Mapes to help me with getting child support increase and visitation changed. I was referred by some one who had used her before. Mrs. Mapes was very helpful and attentive. She seemed to really care for what my children needed. She was very available and did an excellent job. She understands the "legal" system. She was great ! I will use her again and refer others to her.

This attorney pretty much told me that everything I was requesting was possible. Once we got to court I didn't have a fair trial, her court room performance was terrible and no supporting documentation or evidence was presented in my defense. Piss Poor Performance. Also, credit was given for previous child care expenses, etc. Another attorney was hired and everything requested was enforced.

Jane is an experienced family law attorney who navigated me through the legal process. She was responsive to my questions, always returning my phone calls. I felt like I was in great hands with Jane.