I can't tell you how disappointing this was. It started out ok. Liz was really well prepared for…read morethe introductory interview. It was just a ton of information to absorb in an hour but we felt like we had a good handle on our options. Unfortunately, after they get this fee, that's where it falls apart. Of course we had follow up questions before we decided to follow through. $8500 is a lot of money when we were told our application was far from a done deal. I sent a few questions via email and 7 days later didn't hear back. I called a couple days after the email and nothing. I finally received an email (these were easy questions) where Liz said the email was lost in her inbox. While waiting that week I had a couple more questions. Like, how long could the process take once you file the application and how long if you get the work visa do you have to show up in Canada. Again, super easy. We were ready to roll and had decided to go forward. But... no reply... again. 5 days went by. We were sort of wondering if Liz really wanted to work with us and really had the time to put into the effort we would need to get this done... so I put it straight to her.... is 5-7 days between questions the norm and do you really want to work with us or are you intentionally trying to put us off. She dumped us I can't tell you how disappointed we are. Maybe she did us a favor. If you are going to be an immigration firm then you have to have some understanding of the angst and drama of wanting to move to another country and leave theirs behind. The least few questions and wanting to know what was happening and Liz folded. Is this the kind of attorney you want to represent you?

Liz was tremendously helpful to a young student/worker friend of mine from France. Thank you for…read moreyour expertise and guidance.

Service requested was a prenuptial review of an agreement drafted by another lawyer close to home…read more The original agreement was drafted and fully executed with all communications for $1500 by another lawyer. The agreement had very minor adjustments needed as we have no children, and I simply needed it reviewed by independent council. While the document did change from a prenuptial agreement to a marriage The lawyer at Patterson law was professional, and did a good job explaining each step of the process. However, they charged over $3300 to review the same document that other lawyers have stated should have cost between 500-1500$ based on the simplicity of reviewing a basic agreement. I would caution against using Patterson law if you're looking for value, as you can likely find equally competent and professional lawyers for about half of the price else where. Summary: Most importantly, look else where for better value from a lawyer.

Do not hire Patterson Law. A few years ago, my aunt died. The executor hired Patterson law to…read morehandle the legal details. Unfortunately, there was a lot of drama, animosity and distrust amongst our family, including towards the executor. I won't get into the details of that. But, look: I'm sure we're not the first and won't be the last family to have disputes over an estate. Patterson law made several sloppy mistakes in names and dates and, most importantly, insisted that beneficiaries sign a form saying that we received all expected payouts from the estate, before we actually received anything. I wrote to the lawyer. He never responded. His paralegal responded that this is "standard practice". I am sure you can understand that, in a situation where there is already a lot of tension and distrust, this added a lot of fuel to the fire! Note that as executor of an estate, you can hire any lawyers you want. You don't have to stick with the lawyers who helped write the will.