Jason and Amanda are two of the best lawyers I have ever dealt with. They are so caring with their…read moreclients & they know their work! Very educated & knowledgeable about their field!

They are going to take your money and stop helping you the minute they see fit. Basically they are…read moreonly out to help you short term. Get in, get the money quick and ditch out. Pretty much drug dealers dressed as attorneys. Do not trust them with your family case. You will lose out.

Great Law Firm! They really care about the results they get for clients and are amazing at what…read morethey do.

My Daughter received a ticket due to speeding. I was very happy with the service she received. I…read morefound Fadi & Jeff to be professional and willing to listen to my concerns. Jeff handled the case personally and was able to get things lowered. Cost was reasonable and fair.

I chose Mr. Abbott on his reputation as being a Leading Lawyer for Chapter 7. I was not…read moredisappointed! Mr. Abbott's knowledge, professionalism and years of experience made this process very understandable, direct, accurate and painless. I would definitely recommend Mr. Abbott! I also worked with Tammy Burke, who was also professional and knowledgable.

In television ads and on the internet, Ostling and Associates boasts that it is Illinois' largest…read morebankruptcy law firm."When you need help, call Ostling and Associates," the announcer on a television commercial urges viewers. "With 20 Illinois offices to serve you. Call Ostling and Associates now and stop the collection calls."The ads apparently work. The Bloomington-based firm boasts that it has handled more than 50,000 cases. But bigger isn't necessarily better, judging by a series of harsh rebukes aimed at the firm and its lawyers by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Mary Gorman.From the bench in Springfield, Gorman has repeatedly called out Ostling attorneys for fibbing in court, performing shoddy work and assigning legal tasks to employees who aren't lawyers. Clerical workers who help prepare bankruptcy filings are untrained and unsupervised, and debtors have suffered, according to the judge who has handed out penalties that include at least one fine, reductions in legal fees and prohibitions on two Ostling attorneys from filing court documents. "I think the most heartbreaking thing of the six years I've spent on the bench, for me, has been the quality of work that I've seen come from the Ostling firm and the number of debtors who have suffered dramatically due to the pitiful, pitiful quality of that," Gorman said during a 2012 hearing. "It is heartbreaking to see debtors go to the Ostling firm, pay good money and get representation that does not meet ethical standards or any level of quality standards."Judge Gorman isn't alone in her alarm. Last year, the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission suspended one of the firm's lawyers for five offenses that included making false pleadings in Gorman's court. The same lawyer also had a problem with alcohol that had resulted in convictions for driving under the influence, battery and disorderly conduct, the ARDC determined. The lawyer is back on the job at Ostling, but still on probation.Problems with the firm date to at least 2009, when an attorney scheduled to appear on behalf of three Ostling clients could not be reached. Gorman's staff tried several times to reach a lawyer. On the final attempt, the person who answered the phone at Ostling and Associates hung up on the judge's staff."Clerical staff at the Ostling firm is apparently trained not to allow calls to be put through to attorneys in the office and further instructed that, if callers become too pesky by repeatedly calling, the remedy is to hang up the phone," Gorman subsequently wrote in a ruling that did not go well for an Ostling client who had filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy in an attempt to save her home.The bankruptcy trustee had moved to dismiss the case on the grounds that the debtor was $5,515 behind on payments to address delinquent mortgage debt. She had also fallen behind on real-estate taxes. Unable to reach a lawyer at Ostling and Associates, the judge dismissed the case, opening the door for foreclosure. Ten days later, Robert Follmer, an Ostling lawyer, asked Gorman to reinstate the case, saying that he would deliver a $5,000 certified check to the trustee. He also repeated an earlier promise to file a request to amend the payment plan. But it was too late."Perhaps, if an attorney had appeared, details of the promised motion to modify (the payment plan) could have been provided and, if the debtor had the $5,000 that she now proposed to tender, the trustee might well have been persuaded to seek continuance of his (dismissal) motion," Gorman wrote in rejecting Ostling's efforts to revive the case. "But, the debtor's attorney failed to appear and, unfortunately for the debtor, she is bound by both the acts and omissions of her attorneys."It was not an isolated instance, the judge observed. "This court has heard numerous complaints over the years from clients of the Ostling firm and from creditor attorneys that calls placed to the Ostling firm are never put through to attorneys and are never returned," Gorman wrote in her dismissal order. "Such a policy is unprofessional at best and, as was made painfully obvious here, extremely detrimental to the clients of the Ostling firm."Illinois Times left telephone messages for several Ostling lawyers, including managing partner Lars Eric Ostling, to get responses to Gorman's criticisms. The messages were not returned. Lawyers behaving badly In television ads, Ostling and Associates boasts that it is the state's largest bankruptcy law firm. Somewhat of a joke" According to her testimony in Gorman's court, Monica Lynn Moffett of Lincoln would not have declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy if she'd known that her creditors could take more than $55,000 that she was due to receive in three payments as part of a lawsuit settlement. Accused by a bankruptcy trustee of concealing the money from creditors, Moffett during a 2011 hearing testified that she'd told Denise Knoles about the settlement when she first went to Ostlin COPIED FROM 2016 LAWYERS BEHAV

Can't say enough about how great Jerry is. he kept me well informed during my divorce process, was…read morealways quick in getting back to any of my questions, always came to court well prepared, and worked with me any way he could. if you're looking for a lawyer he should be you first call

When you are in financial distress and physical pain it is difficult to think clearly and make good…read moredecisions. That, in addition to not understanding a legal process complicates matters even more. Jerry explained the law, outlined in clear language the steps in the process that where needed to be done. He was reassuring, articulate, knowable and effective. Jerry made the process so much easier and gave me peace of mind in a stressful but so far successful outcome. Jerry was selected on recommendation from a trusted friend and was some of the "Best" advice I have ever received.

I was in contract to purchase a home and the inspection yielded the discovery of active termites. I…read morefollowed up with pest and structural inspections to get estimates for repairs. The repairs exceeded the $1500 threshold that provides an option for the seller to withdraw and receive earnest money back if they should choose. After deciding to cancel the contract, the seller's agent refused to acknowledge the cancellation claiming that I "obtained these estimates fraudulently." She also suggested that earnest money should not be returned to me and proceeded to slander myself and my agent. Unable to resolve this dispute I decided to hire Shaun to enforce the real estate contract as written. Shaun immediately reviewed all the pertinent details and provided me with the confidence needed to resolve this dispute quickly. He began the intervention with the seller's agent providing the facts of the situation and the contract itself. Within 24 hours after speaking with the seller's agent, the entire concern was dropped from their side, the cancellation had been accepted and earnest money scheduled to return. Shaun Cusack's sense of urgency, attention to detail, and application of the law are unmatched. I would recommend him every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Mr. Parker and his office were the first responders to my inquiry of a consultation for an…read moreautomobile accident. The intake professional was kind, compassionate, and thorough. Her offer to have Mr. Parker call me was made according to my schedule. Mr. Parker first discovered important facts about the other driver's insurance that possibly implicated liability and coverage limits. I was very impressed with my experience in their care. I recommend this office to those seeking legal representation.

I would like to to give a big shout out to Robert Parker for all the great advice and service he…read moregave me thru a very hard time in my life. Also to Selena his devoted secretary for always being there with all my questions and calling back promptly with great answers. Thank you again for all your help.

I hired Kevin Sullivan of Peoria for a federal Clean Air Act matter. He quoted $50,000 to handle…read morethe entire case. I paid $25,000 upfront. In my experience the representation was extremely limited, roughly two hours of work. He took no notes that could be provided to subsequent counsel. Despite multiple phone and in-person requests, I never received any invoice or detailed billing statement, and I received no refund of any unearned portion of the $25,000. I had to retain other attorneys (including counsel from Sidley Austin and a North Carolina firm) to dig out of the situation, at a total cost approaching $1 million. I later received a full presidential pardon from the President of the United States for the underlying charges. Prospective clients should insist on clear written fee agreements, regular detailed billing, and actual work product before paying large retainers. My experience was highly unsatisfactory.

I retained Kevin Sullivan expecting competent criminal defense. What I received instead was total…read morenon-performance. Over the course of my representation, no meaningful discovery review was done, no strategic analysis was provided, and no serious negotiation with the prosecution occurred. I personally organized and presented the discovery in my case, which was largely disregarded. Despite this, I was repeatedly told that achieving a reasonable outcome was "impossible." Shortly thereafter, Mr. Sullivan withdrew from my case. Here's the part that matters most: new counsel achieved the exact outcome I was seeking in under one week--an outcome Mr. Sullivan insisted could not be done. That contrast speaks for itself. I'll say this carefully but honestly: perhaps Kevin Sullivan was a strong attorney 10-15 years ago, but based on my experience, he appears mentally checked out, disengaged, and unwilling to put in the work required today. The level of advocacy I received felt perfunctory at best. To make matters worse, despite minimal substantive work, my retainer was not promptly refunded, requiring further follow-up on my end. This experience was costly--not just financially, but in time, stress, and unnecessary uncertainty. If you are looking for an attorney who will actively engage with your case, thoroughly review discovery, and fight for outcomes rather than managing expectations downward, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This review is written so others don't have to learn the hard way.

I've never written a yelp review before, but felt compelled to do so after my experience with Mr…read more Neiner's services. I could not give a higher recommendation for an attorney dealing with a DUI case. It was quite clear he listened to me, and treated me with respect - I wasn't just a number. He let me know exactly what he expected as an outcome of my case, and delivered just what he said. I absolutely feel like he fought for me, and came to a just result. In my opinion, one could not have a better representative in their corner than Mr. Neiner. Don C.

Bob Neiner was wonderful. He took my case, in which I was guaranteed to be fully convicted. He…read moreworked tirelessly, with myself, the states attorney, and the judge. Not only did Bob get my court supervision reduced, but he also changed the overall conviction and helped get my license back. I cannot express how grateful I am to have him as my lawyer. This man cares about his clients and it truly shows.