I recently hired Dustin McCrary to help me navigate a difficult separation. From the very beginning, red flags popped up. My first impression was that of a pushy and inattentive used car salesman. His closing line, "So, are you ready to sign up today?" solidified this feeling (used car salesman). Despite initial reservations and my husband solidifying 6 other attorneys, which limited options in my area, I hired him.
Big mistake.
During our initial consultation, I outlined my situation and provided detailed documents outlining exactly what I wanted to achieve in the separation agreement. However, Mr. McCrary seemed disinterested, barely listening and showing no real concern for the specifics of my case. He brushed aside the documents, requesting a "wish list" instead. When I reiterated that everything was documented, he skimmed them dismissively. Alarm bells started ringing.
Further, red flags emerged when he casually mentioned his frequent collaboration with the opposing counsel, hired by my soon-to-be ex-husband (who, by the way, used my stolen credit card to pay for his attorney). Mr. McCrary assured me of a swift resolution, promising to have everything "wrapped up by the end of the week." However, my gut feeling told me otherwise. After the meeting, I emailed him a detailed breakdown of my requests to ensure clarity. Later, it became evident he hadn't even bothered to read them.
Later in the week, he contacted me with the supposed results of his negotiation. He boasted about securing the house, but it became clear he'd only addressed the few basic points I'd mentioned verbally, completely disregarding the detailed documents I'd provided. Frustrated, I reiterated my expectations, only to be met with dismissal and a sense that he wasn't interested in genuinely representing my needs.
Communication became increasingly strained. Emails turned into arguments, with Mr. McCrary resorting to him scolding me rather than addressing my concerns. He seemed more interested in winning arguments than securing a favorable separation agreement for me.
The final straw came when my husband, through the opposing counsel, revealed details of our disagreements with Mr. McCrary. This was a blatant breach of attorney-client confidentiality. Mr. McCrary had been discussing these disagreements with the opposing counsel, raising serious ethical concerns.
However, the damage was done. Mr. McCrary's separation papers contained contradictory clauses, rendering them unusable for the divorce filing. This resulted in significant delays and additional legal fees.
Absolutely avoid Dustin McCrary! His unprofessionalism, lack of attention to detail, and disregard for client confidentiality make him a terrible choice for anyone seeking legal representation. read more
