Law Office of Smith and Horwitz reviews

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Caesar Liu

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THIS REVIEW IS NOT FROM A CLIENT OF OUR FIRM, BUT FROM THE EX-WIFE OF A CLIENT. Please note that this person was not my client nor did I represent her in any way. I represented her husband in their divorce matter and this is not a review from him. Her statements are inaccurate and her characterization of the events are very much in dispute. It is not uncommon in this line of work, given the nature of marital disputes, that the opposing party may not be happy with their spouses lawyer.

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Called Adam about an AMICABLE agreed upon divorce with a settlement. He gave me two options: $500 (plus filing fees) for an agreement and divorce, or $1500, and the agreement would be filed with the divorce. I chose $1500 and had my amicable ex husband call him to do the divorce. Divorce started, settlement agreement signed. After the proper waiting period, I find it very suspicious that he hasn't shown us any copies of the filed settlement agreement. Adam assures us that the agreement is only filed with the final paperwork of the divorce. I assume that this man knows the law and I relax. During this time I reiterate over and over about the name change paper (it's one paper, should be filed with divorce.) Divorce license (is this what it's called?) comes in the mail, but despite the finalized divorce, there is still no sign of this settlement agreement having been filed. Queue phone conversation where at first, Adam lies about having filed the agreement, then finally admits it was never filed: Adam: I filed it with the paperwork. They don't stamp settlement agreements. me: Can I get copies of the divorce paperwork Adam: We did the wrong divorce in the first place, they wouldn't let me file the settlement agreement, it never got filed. I am obviously paraphrasing. So even though we went into this divorce knowing exactly what we wanted (an amicable divorce WITH a settlement agreement) you filed the wrong type of divorce, and lied to me and my ex husband over and over about having "filed the settlement agreement" without ever actually filing it. He assured us over and over via email that he was filing the agreement, confirmed it had been filed, lied about it on the phone, THEN remembered it had never been filed in the same six minute conversation. He didn't even file the ONE paper for a name change. Yay for long lines at the Social Security office instead! Enjoy the $1500 we wasted learning our lesson. I hope no one else has to go through that. It was probably the most simple divorce possible and you still managed to mangle it.

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Sarah Alden

google

2

I spent $5,000 in fees, to have Elaine Smith generally seem to know very little about LGBT family law, not remember anything about my case from visit to visit, send me documents for another client, and make very little effort at all on my behalf. Likely I could have managed just as well with a little assertiveness and a google search. But she was easy to contact and responded quickly to my calls.

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Lanei Burke

google

5

I had Adam represent me as my attorney and his expertise in this field showed. He helped me go through a messy custody battle and the results of what was best for the well being of my child. I highly recommend him if you want a good outcome for your kids he is a good choice. Hes very patient and gives the best advice for your case. Thanks so much Adam I would highly recommend you to anyone.

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Gregory Urban

google

5

A great lawyer and a great person. I highly recommend Him.

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vero meri

google

1

Very unprofessional, charges per minute for every phone call, her attitude is nice she wants your business after you sign papers she doesn't take time to call you and when she does all she can talk about is money after 7 months she still hasn't done anything but send me bills monthly and I Don't even know what I'm paying for anymore 100% ripoff. I'm sure she might be good in the court room but unfortunately after 7 months I never got to see that part of her job.