I called asking for any legal assistance regarding an urgent post judgement enforcement filed pro…read morese and Scott Bird was an absolutely amazing human being and helped me go over all my paperwork and spent OVER AN HOUR advising me, and when I asked him at the end how much I should pay because it seemed like I got a full consultation, he actually told me I didn't owe anything. Truly, his help was an absolute godsend and he deserves a massive raise. Im putting this on google too because everybody should know about this firm. Scott Bird = one amazing human. Thank you

You would be better off just throwing your money in the trash . He will double his quote and still…read moredo nothing for you. Run away .

Incredible Attorney and they treat you like family, no matter the case they seem to give it their…read moreall

I would not reccomend this law firm to handle closings. They messed up my closing by providing the…read moreINCORRECT property tax ID to the County Tax Office and subsequently the taxes were not paid to the property we were closing on. The closing of the property originally took about 4hours also- because they had to keep changing the figures on the closing statement several times. Several months after the closing- they called to say I would have to pay taxes on the property because they paid the wrong property taxes, and ask me to come up with $2000+. My realtor and I was very upset. I do not know how they handle other law business, but would not reccomend them for Real Estate closings!!

I used Sabina to help me file probate docs in my mother's estate. She was extremely helpful,…read morepatient & reasonable in price. She gave me perfect advice as the papers I filed went through seemlessly.

Sabina talks a great game...that's all she does. Absolute waste of money. Speaking of money - she…read moreis keen on taking it but the only provides basic secretarial work meaning she will file paperwork, charge you an arm and leg and do nothing more. $7000+ for a child support hearing where the DOR attorney did all the work. She acts so scared when the other parties counsel in in the room. Never seen such subpar negligent services provided before. STAY AWAY.

Attorney Rush sounds great but does not follow through with the plans he presents to you. In…read moreaddition, the ladies in his office are extremely difficult to communicate with. I saw that someone else said they are very rude and I can confirm that is very true, unfortunately. We ended up dropping this firm just for these reasons. People are clients because they are going through a hard time. It's really bad how they treat their clients. Rush sounds nice, but again there's no follow through and his ladies are very hard to work with.

they are very rude and they don't let you speak or finish because they apparently know it allread more

Cherie, Shelly, and the rest of the crew at Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano helped me immensely after my…read moredog and I were hit by a car. They really eased my concerns dealing with bills and worked tirelessly to solve problems that arose so that my only worry was healing. Not only were they good at what they do in the legal sense, they also showed they cared. They always asked how we were feeling and interactions always felt so genuine! It really felt like family. I don't want anyone to go through something where you'd need a lawyer, but if you do, I would highly recommend FFP :)

Jack Fine was my lawyer for my case following a gas explosion accident. Mr. Fine hired the best…read morepeople in the field to provide expertise to help back our case up. He was very supportive throughout, as this was my first time working with a legal team, so he made sure I understood each step of the process. Janice was always on top of the communication and was easy to get a hold of if I needed assistance with anything. It was a long case but well worth the wait, resulting in a favorable outcome. I would recommend this firm to anyone who needs legal support.

My girlfriend and I were in a car accident back in South a Florida back on Mother's Day it was not…read morea good experience. We did not know where to start since it happened in SWFL and we both live here in Gainesville. I did some research online & this firm was the one that stuck out the most to me. This was the only call I made in my search to a firm representing us. I could not be any happier with my decision. Mr. Mercadante, Mrs. Payne & the whole staff have been an awesome help! They are so great, fast, knowledgeable, friendly, caring, passionate and professional. They walked us through every step, they referred me to a number of people around time to help with the needs of my girlfriend and I. That was the biggest help because we had no clue about anything here in Gainesville since we were new here. This may be a small firm but they have a huge impact on the community they serve! That truly speaks volume! Schackow & Mercadante truly cares about the community and their clients! When you choose this firm to help with any of your needs, you will not be just another client or number like other firms, you'll become apart of their family!! I am glad I chose Schackow & Mercadante!

I think Jen was motivated more by wanting to remain chummy with my ex's attorney, than represent…read moreme. In addition, her lack of professionalism was stunning. Whenever she had to give me bad news, she insisted I come to her office. The problem was that her assistant would call me to schedule an appointment, but due to Jen's calendar, it might not be for 1-2 weeks. That meant 1-2 weeks of needless anxiety and sleepless nights. When we did meet, Jen had an amazing ability to make it about herself. One time, I was struggling to hold it together and Jen recounted that when her parents divorced when she was a freshman in college, she too struggled and turned to a life of promiscuous behaviors. In another instance, when she delivered bad news regarding money and I became upset, she told me that she too struggles with money as her husband buys and sells used cars which isn't overly profitable. Thanks Jen, but didn't need to hear either of those. In my own career, I work hard to build a professional reputation. In reading Jen's reviews, the platitudes and banalities indicate that they were not written by actual clients. Given that all court records can be easily corroborated via the clerk of the Court website, http://www.alachuacounty.us/depts/clerk/publicrecords/pages/courtrecords.aspx it was easy to confirm that a number of Jen's reviews are fictitious. Ruth McIlhenny- Ms. McIlhenny wrote in part, "Jennifer's deep knowledge of collaborative family law and her empathy were key to having a positive divorce experience. She always listened, and clearly explained current law to me." Jennifer responded to the post saying, "Thank you for your review and feedback! I really enjoyed representing you." Interestingly, a search of Alachua County court records indicates that Ms. McIlhenny has never filed for divorce. However, court records indicate that she had a March 4, 2009 traffic violation in which she failed to stop at a red light. She paid a $125 fine and court records indicate that she did not retain Jennifer to assist with the payment. As a side note, I know of Ms. McIlhenny. She is a lawyer in town and presumably, would have a better than average understanding of divorce law. Coral Cribb- Ms. Cribb wrote in part, "Absolutely LOVED working with Jennifer. She was able to take my concerns, feelings, and explanation of events and articulate them perfectly in a way I couldn't for myself." Unfortunately, a search of Court records indicate that Ms. Cribb has never filed for divorce. The only record on file is a Sep 27, 2017 speeding violation; she was driving 48 in a 35 mph zone. She paid a $159 fine and wrote a reflection on the consequences of speeding. The reflection is quite interesting and is worth a look if you have a few minutes to kill. Unfortunately, court records indicate that Ms. Cribb did not retain Jennifer for help with either paying the fine or writing the essay. Suzy Forbes- In 2018, Ms. Forbes wrote in part, "Jennifer is so professional and caring. She really listens and goes the extra mile. I highly recommend her." A review of Court records indicates only one file on record; a divorce decree that was filed by a Suzanne Forbes in 2006. Unfortunately, court records indicate she was represented by Kevin Jurecko, ESQ, and not Jen. There are several others that are fake including Joe Hancock. In sum, Jen spends most of her time creating online profiles for people that do not exist or coercing her friends to write about divorces that never occurred. Check it out for yourself. I long to think that if Jen had instead been invested in my case rather than concocting fictitious reviews, my outcome would have been better. With the number of attorneys in this town, you have a great many options. If you chose to hire Jen as your attorney, you do so at your own peril.

I approached Jennifer about representing me in a "Collaborative Divorce." Collaboratives are where…read moreeach person has a lawyer, plus there is a "financial neutral" and a "mental health coach." At my first meeting with Jennifer, she assured me that she had done numerous "collaboratives" and could represent me well. She explained how collaboratives are different from litigated divorces, and I understood those important differences. I eventually asked, "How much will all this cost (ie, for all four professionals)?" She hemmed and hawed and did not want to give me a number. She said that each situation is unique and costs can vary greatly. I told her that I understood this, so I then asked her for the costs for her last five collaboratives, since she had done so many. She was even more uncomfortable with the question. I told her that perhaps a collaborative process wasn't for me, at which time she said, "About $10,000 total." I asked, "Worse case scenario?" She said, "$12,500." I retained her at that time. The billing was slow at the beginning, but once my financial information was provided to the collaborative team, the billing picked up. When those subsequent bills hit, the total cost was at $24,835, and we were only half way through the process. While Jennifer has the right to bill whatever she deems is appropriate, misrepresenting those costs made me quite upset. Jennifer and the other 'professionals' told me that in exchange for paying current invoices, all future billing would be suspended. I expressed my disgust with Jennifer in very clear terms. Her response was, "Had you litigated the divorce in court, the costs would have been much higher." I replied, "That may very well be true, but it is irrelevant, as I did not ask for the cost of a litigative divorce." I challenged Jennifer and told her that if she produced the total costs for her last five collaboratives, and the average cost was $10,000 or less, I'd donate a $1,000 to the charity of her choice. She declined my offer. The "financial neutral" was Helen Gyllstrom and the "Mental Health" professional was Bill Farley. Both were equally complicit in the fraud as they saw and heard Jennifer's $10,000 estimate several times and said nothing, yet knowing full well that the costs would go well beyond $10K. I spoke with a friend in Nebraska who is a divorce lawyer. After explaining my situation to him, he stated that while each circumstance is unique and there are differences from state to state, my divorce should have costed around $5K - $6K. Honestly, the Gainesville Collaborative Divorce group is run like a criminal cartel with Jennifer being one of the crime family heads. In closing, I can't tell you who to retain as your divorce lawyer. What I can tell you however, is that Jennifer and her colleagues were not truthful about the collaborative divorce process. Jennifer is also being reported to the Bar for this. It is frustrating when you're paying someone to professionally represent your interests and that person looks you straight in the eye on Day 1, and is not truthful.

I was in a car accident in late September 2022 and did not know who to turn to. I had just moved…read moreback to the Gainesville area and thankfully had a friend who has used Allen Law Firm refer me to their services. The initial meeting was very smooth and the legal representatives like Faith and Ashley who is a paralegal was very comforting and made me feel at ease. I was still in a lot of pain due to being rear ended by a truck and just still shaken up. The team guided me to Medig for physical therapy and treatment which over the next several month, I consisted visited and did the exercises given. Ashley stayed in contact via text and phone - which made me feel like they really cared for me and my wellbeing. With the consistent check ins, Allen Law Firm really took the time to put the client aka me first. After a year, I can finally say everything settled and worked in my favor. This law firm really did the work and not only advised me properly, with their professionalism and legal expertise - I highly recommend using this law firm!

I love Allen Law! Stacy was super helpful and kind :)read more