If I could give zero stars, I would. This was by far the worst experience I've ever had with an…read moreattorney. I genuinely question how this individual received a law degree or continues to hold a license to practice law. People told me a long time ago to drop him as my attorney, and I should have listened. I tried giving him multiple chances, hoping things would improve, but they only got worse. In terms of professionalism, communication, and handling a retainer, this was an absolute disaster. This attorney would yell at clients, curse during conversations, and constantly pressure clients to agree with the opposition instead of actually fighting for them. Rather than advocating for his clients, it felt like he was working against them. He even arrived late to my court appearance, which says everything about how seriously he takes his clients and their cases. What made the experience even worse was his behavior and language. He would use slang and stereotypical terminology depending on a client's ethnicity -- saying things like "papi" to Latino clients or referring to someone's child's mother as their "baby mama." It was disrespectful, inappropriate, and completely unprofessional. At one point, he even told me that neither I nor the mother of my children could be trusted. He also told me to bring him $500 in cash and "slip it to him" on the day of court, which completely crossed the line and made the entire situation feel shady and unethical. The overall experience was shocking, uncomfortable, and unacceptable. An attorney should make clients feel represented, respected, and professionally guided. This was the complete opposite. I would never recommend this attorney to anyone.

I started working with Peter Mandi to help me with my divorce. He actually listened- really…read morelistened and came up with a way to fix a problem I was having. He understood my situation and things moved quickly. My divorce was finalized in no time. I appreciate him and his team so much.

Agree completely with the review by SassyT00, as this was pretty much my experience as well. Took…read moreway too long to get a completed stipulation (which then had to be amended by my next, competent attorney). Dragged it out way too long, all the while giving excuse after excuse after excuse along with unreturned phone calls. I feel sorry for her assistant who has to play avoider for Susan constantly, as she was a nice person, but definitely had to cover for Susan's lack of working on my case. Mistakes all over the place - addresses, SS # had to be corrected- and total avoidance at all costs. Literally "I'm sick, I fell, someone died". I kid you not! Do not use this person if you want to be well taken care of. My next lawyer got it all done and made me feel like I mattered. Answered the phone, sent a monthly statement so I knew where my funds were going to. You know, ran a competent business.

Awesome person Great lawyer…read moreYou won't be sorry using her. Her clients best interest ALWAYS come first

Gene is very professional and did a great job of making my ex and I feel comfortable in arriving at…read morean mutually agreeable and equitable divorce settlement. He didn't take sides and made sure that we understood our rights and helped put us at ease in his zen like office setting. His fees were very reasonable. I highly recommend Gene and the divorce mediation route if you can, as you will save a fortune in divorce fees that can ultimately go to your children instead attorneys who do not always necessarily have your best interests in mind.

I sought out mediation subsequent to getting my first bill from a divorce lawyer that I had…read moreretained. I wasn't sure exactly how mediation actually worked when I first contacted Gene Barr, but he fully explained everything and after only 6 weeks, 4 mediation sessions and about $4,000 dollars, Gene was able to accomplish what my attorney and my ex's attorney couldn't accomplish after years of litigation and tens of thousands of dollars. Gene is a very knowledgeable, very professional and very genuine guy. A true gentleman in a field full of vultures. Gene was an absolute pleasure to work with and returned calls and emails in a timely manner. He truly made a difficult situation palatable. It would be impossible for me to recommend him highly enough in this review, but if you are in need of mediation services, look no further. I was truly impressed with Gene.

I rarely write a review unless I deal with a business personally, but in this case, I'm very close…read moreto an individual who actually lost custody of their child because this attorney was, in my opinion, either too ignorant or too lazy to do her job. It is heartbreaking.

She's malicious, and condescending she talks down to you and will make threats about you losing…read moreyour child she's a horrible layer that doesn't do the work she's supposed to and will cause you to lose your child or children she's so fake I literally heard her gloating on a case where she was the law guardian to one of the sides that ( we got this, we are going to get everything) she wasn't the persons attorney she was the child attorney she's a horrible person and women she will lie to your face and make things up about a case don't hire her and if she's your child's lawyer try your best to get rid of her I wish I could expose her in a court room but at the end of the day they all work together SMH and it's hard to get an attorney to go against another one about lies

This is the worst attorney I've ever encountered. Her office submitted paperwork for my QDRO 4…read moretimes because of all the errors in her paperwork! Now the QDRO can't be executed because she didn't get any information about a loan that was taken out prior to my divorce. Do NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY. She is a criminal and should be disbarred!

I cannot recommend this law firm highly enough. As the owner of a therapy practice, recovering…read morepayment for services rendered can be stressful, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. From the very first interaction, this team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and a clear understanding of the nuances involved in healthcare-related collections. They went above and beyond at every step--explaining the process clearly, advocating firmly on my behalf, and handling the matter with integrity and persistence. I felt supported, informed, and respected throughout the entire process. Most importantly, they were successful in helping me collect money that was rightfully owed, allowing me to focus my energy back where it belongs: on my clients and my practice. If you are a clinician or small practice owner looking for a law firm that is knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-driven, this team is outstanding. I am deeply grateful for their work and would not hesitate to use their services again.

Case Dismissed Without Going To Trial…read more In November 2021, I was falsely accused by a cleaning woman in a major gaming facility of a sex crime, one of the worst crimes in America. They cowardly called the police and without doing any investigation, I was arrested and charged. I was devastated! Something like this has never happened to me. A court appointed attorney was assigned to my case which was a nightmare. She wanted me to accept the offer from the District Attorney which would have been disadvantageous to me and my career in many ways. It was obvious that I was going down the wrong path with this attorney so I asked the judge to remove her from my case and appoint another attorney. The court appointed Mike Schillinger. The first time I met Mike, I was sitting in court and he came over and introduced himself as my new attorney. He appeared confident, easy going and professional. He listened to me thoroughly and assured me that he would work hard to achieve the best outcome for me. I was in the fight for my life and needed an advocate who believed in me and would stand up for me. Mike went the extra mile by filing the necessary court documents and appealing to the judge to consider appropriate legal arguments. Mike's tenacity, focus and legal skills made a tremendous difference in my situation. My case was dismissed without going to trial. He did a remarkable job of which I am very grateful. I would definitely recommend Mike as an intelligent, hardworking and competent attorney. Thanks. Delroy.

To say he doesn't know what he is doing would be disingenuous. He's a skilled and experienced…read moreattorney. In the court room he's confident, unafraid in a place specifically designed to intimidate. However, he's dishonest and doesn't mind a conflict of interest. If it's you vs the DA's office, who do you think he's going to side with? He's going to stay within visible legal bounds but behind the scenes there is no telling what he will do in a situation where it's politically expedient for him to screw you over. His legals skills are not in question. It's his ethics that are shameful. When the judge's eye is on him, he'll act appropriately. Other than that, he will take a mile... Also a confidential information leaker and disseminator. There has to be something fundamentally broken within Melinda Katz's black heart. She failed to abide by her discovery obligations, which invalidated her certificate of readiness, which then resulted in the dismissal of the case they brought against me. Their failure was so egregious that the case had to be dismissed. They withheld discovery and did not mention that the woman of the case assaulted me - punched me in the face and repeatedly kept striking me. They also failed to mention that the Colombian woman (barely spoke English) was on the verge of an expiring visa and gave her ultimate incentive to pursue a case. (Wearing Patagonia and working as a nanny for the rich was more than enough to deceive them.) This bigoted witch tried to treat me as a statistic and kept lying to herself thinking I was just another minority. In court, she even whispered a slur under her breath that was gross and disturbing - even worst in that type of the situation. She said it very low and in my direction to ensure I only heard it. It felt like she stabbed my spirit. Undoubtably she knew it would. For her, it was just another life to butcher. You would think it would have ended there but this sore loser just could not take being outsmarted by an educated young man. So what did she do? She broke the law. She kept a case unsealed after what the judge determined and I believe she used that as a fraudulent tool of harassment. It remained unsealed for over a year due to her illegal obstruction!!!!! It was supposed to be done and over with in 2024 and they are still obstructing the judge's order!!!! I've maintained my innocence in each and every instance and have always been willing to let the facts speak for themselves. There is something else at play here. Places I worked for knew about this case. How did they know? I didn't discuss it. Imagine how embarrassing that is. You put your mind, heart and soul for a favorable outcome because you are on the side of truth. And this miserable witch continues her assault and continuously tries to ruin your career. And this isn't an ordinary person she has the power of taking away your freedom, she's rich and she doesn't use her own money for her sick sadistic sore losing fantasies. She uses the state's money and resources for personal vendettas and to soothe her inflated ego. May god damn her office and her.