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Pros
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Caring and committed approach to clients
“Laurie's approach to the legal process is exceptional; she conducts herself with a calm, compassionate demeanor, pairing logical and ethical decision-making with an optimistic outlook.”
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Effective at achieving positive outcomes
“Her deep understanding of the legal system translates into optimal and effective outcomes, earning her the admiration of not only clients but also mediators and judges.”
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Focused on client's best interests, especially for children
“Laurie's professionalism and dedication to prioritizing my son's interests helped us navigate through this difficult period guided by a moral compass.”
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Responsive and communicative with clients
“Laurie was firm and to the point when needed and the times I contacted her for guidance, she was quick to respond.”
Cons
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Inconsistent performance and lack of experience
“Laurie was a bumbler in court and seemed to have no courtroom experience. I ended up spending ”
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Billing issues and lack of results
“Think twice before hiring Ms. Ummel. She had no problem billing me several thousand dollars then produced ZERO results in my case for my children.”
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Referral to another attorney due to lack of expertise
“I initially put my faith and trust in her since she use to be a prosecutor and also knew one of the city attorney who was prosecuting me on a municipal court case that was related to my family court case. Well, about a few days before my trial Laurie sent me an email which stated that she is inexperienced in handling my case and referred my to another attorney while keeping my $1200.00 retainer.”
