I am more than satisfied with the Spielberger Law Group. In my case everything turned out in my favor. I believe even if it hadn't, I would still feel the same way. Because they work on contingency they can't take a case just because you think you have one, they take them if they think they can help you (win). Would you work for a stranger for free? I had an EXTREMELY hard time getting anyone to take me as a client, even after EEOC said I had a case. What I found, was their intake specialist (whom was wonderful, and name alludes me (my apologies) asked the pertinent questions that actually got to the core of what they could work with. Which is why we seek their help to begin with. There's a reason they say the bar exam is difficult to pass. So you have to be honest with yourself, is the way you were treated unlawful, or is it just someone being an a**hole. Unfortunately, being an a**hole isn't against the law. My lawyer Gary Martoccio, and his intake specialist were empathetic, and real. Gary outwardly expressed that although you can't put a price tag on what you may have lost monetarily and emotionally, he lets you know what realistically is going to deliver the hardest punch. But, he also heard me out on my thoughts and what I thought may be a possibility. There was constant communication even when I thought I understood something only to call back 5 minutes later and ask the same question a different way. One of the biggest things I left with was the ultimate compliment, Gary said he was impressed with the work I put into getting my voice heard and that I definitely did that. Because of what I experienced, I was left pretty beat down, by him saying that to me he let me know I can and should believe in myself again. His intake specialist renewed my faith with the age old question "Can't we all just get along?" Which by the way is yes. Most importantly, they gave ME back to my girls. No more wondering the what ifs. Thank You Spielberger Law group for your professional team, especially Gary and my unsung hero "THEE intake specialist". Danielle Maurer read more

I contacted this firm for a consultation and unfortunately found the intake experience very disappointing. My concern is not that the firm ultimately declined to take my case firms are entitled to determine which matters they handle. My concern is how the intake call was conducted. The person I spoke with did not clearly introduce himself or explain his role, and throughout the conversation I felt as though I was being questioned in a dismissive and condescending manner rather than speaking with someone genuinely trying to understand my concerns. I actually considered ending the call early because of how uncomfortable the interaction felt. After taking my information, he told me he was putting me on hold while he spoke with his supervisor. The hold lasted less than a minute before he returned and told me the firm would not take the matter and directed me elsewhere. Given how brief that was, the entire interaction felt extremely rushed and impersonal. Again, my issue is not the firm's decision not to represent me. It is the quality of the intake experience. People contacting an employment law firm may already be dealing with stressful workplace situations. Even when a firm determines that it cannot assist someone, prospective clients should still be treated with professionalism, respect, and basic empathy. Afterward, I looked at the firm's reviews and wish I had done so beforehand. Based solely on my own experience, I would not recommend their intake process read more

called due being retaliation by my employer over the past four years, ADA accommodations (which they have admitted to being out of compliance with state law and requirements for the past four years), and write ups for reporting fraud. This Law Firm said that they would reach back and discuss the case. According to the person I spoke with on the phone just now, she stated that they sent me back an email and claimed that they weren't able to take the only because I was still employed. What is the point of being an employment law firm if you're not gonna even help people just because they're employed? so your going to allow employees to have their rights violated just as long as they're still employed? would not recommend this behavior or this law firm! read more

Are you looking for a firm that only responds about 50% of the time--and when they do, they still don't answer your question? A firm that passes you between multiple attorneys who have no real understanding of your case? A firm that consistently overpromises and underdelivers? A firm where you're treated like just another number? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this is the firm for you. @The Moderator -- Instead of issuing a generic, canned response, take the time to read the reviews and seriously consider the feedback being shared. There appears to be a consistent pattern that shouldn't be ignored. I recommend holding an internal discussion to evaluate and improve your processes, communication, and accountability. Your work has a real impact on your clients, and a lack of effort or follow-through reflects poorly on your morals. You can do better. read more

they held my case for 17 months to help out the employer. 18 month they gave me a lawyer that wasn't even licensed in this state. absolutely no help at all. better pick someone else if you need help like i did read more

Service the issue I had occurred due to being written up while out on FMLA. This wonderful firm (NOT) allowed the former employer to have the violation downplayed to an ADA violation, "which I Never spoke of." Thus I no longer had a case! Quality and respect are practically nonexistent. I was sitting alone in the EEOC office meanwhile HR was there lawyered up. Value I later found myself being shorted payroll hours. Called this firm. As soon as the rep verified they were based out of FL, I hung up. One could possibly expect better service from a dog because these people will coincidentally change the whole premise of someone's claim. Proceed with caution! read more

Had to repeat the same information over and over again. I feel they have little to no experience. Would be better to actually talk to attorney first. The people you talk to have no knowledge of law. read more

Terrible law group. This place can die in a fire and the world would be a better place for it. The lawyers ignore you. They slam documents without getting your approval first. I have heard from many people say that this law firm works with the employer's you want to sue. This law group is not for real lawyers. This law group is to scam and fleece the public read more

Spielberger Law Group - this law firm treats ADA people worse than trash. It's like they want us to off ourselves by how terrible they treat us - Employment Law Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I would have been a new client, But this law firm decided to go against me for the crooks at my old job, They took the side of devils when I was truthful about my case I wouldn't refer this law firm to no one, That's what you call a true definition of letting people get away with murder, That was a waste of my time explaining my story to the guy on the phone He acted sincere but he wasn't, This law firm doesn't have Integrity, I wish I would have read the reviews before I called them....beware read more

Absolutely did NOTHING for my case but waste time and effort. They're not worth wasting your time even attepting to use them for a lawyer, they can't even keep up with what is going on with your case, and are very very very shady... I wouldn't work with them again if my life depended on it. read more

This firm is a bunch of scammers and isn't worth their weight in salt. Please DO NOT USE THEM. I FIRED THEM TODAY! It's my fault that I didn't vet them out more, and now I don't know what will happen with my previous company. This firm potentially lost me thousands. I had to re-write their EEOC letter because they didn't read my evidence of a case, but took it on because the company is O&G. They were all over the place and wrote the statement like a third grader. Again, you will not be able to talk to your lawyer in person, you have to cc eight different people and only the legal assistant responds. read more

The girl who answered the phone is very disrespectful. This is a law form that promotes areas of focus, only to turn away cases within the exact area of focus. This law firjm is unethical, misleading, and fraudulant advertising! read more

I am very disappointed with this law firm. I bet they won't put this review on their website. They refused to help me with a retaliation/wrongful termination case. That is what their website says their specialty is. I think their website is a farce! read more

Signed with firm after assurance that I had a good case and that they would not accept a case unless it was winable. Not long after my case was started my original attorney was replaced with one that did not seem as interested or helpful. The EEOC sent my claim to a new office in Florida. After that I pretty much heard nothing. I have since consulted another attorney who stated that three others have recently consulted her with nearly identical results from Spielberger Law Group. My case file is very thin with very little negotiation done on my case. We were told that the time to negotiate a settlement is with the EEOC. With their supportive efforts matched by a competent, hard working, advocate for the client attorney most claims are settled during this time. However the EEOC will only work as hard as the attorney is willing to work. In my case, it appears only one attempt was made and then the case languished for nearly a year with little to no attention. Mr. Cua, attorney at that time became interested it seemed in clearing a backlog of client cases that had languished and became stagnant. I am not in the know at how this entire process works, but the attorney encouraged requesting a right to sue from the EEOC and let the Spielberger Law Group try to negotiate a settlement. I had repeatedly asked if Mr. Cua understood that the employer had a pit bull attorney and was he matching that level in his responses. Of course 100% yes. Well there are no copies in my case file of any of the negotiation back and forth efforts and apparently the employer and his attorney had dug in their heels and max settlement was $3,000.00 After over a year and very little documentation in my case file, my case was closed and I was encouraged to file suit with little time left to pursue that. Consulting with other attorneys, I am told this is the outcome for most cases the law Group takes on. Which makes one wonder what this group is really about and why they purposefully lead clients on until there is zero momentum to the case and virtually any hope of a settlement is gone. This totally debunking the statements of Spielberger Law Group about their successful case resolutions and settlements, attributing these outcomes to the firm's diligent work. Pursuing a lawsuit now I have been told would basically cost me more than I would ever receive. The time to press hard in negotiations was in the beginning, not over a year later. Now its very obvious and almost laughable, if not so disappointing, that the other side had the pit bull attorney and knew Spielberger Law Group was not in any way in their league or able to exert any effort in the negotiation process. Bottom line I wish I had never believed in or signed with Spielberger Law Group, instead going with this final attorney I consulted with who mapped out how the entire process SHOULD have progressed and the time frame of the case, while also showing the opportunities missed in my case by Spielberger Law Group. Also mentioning the others that consulted with her after being dumped by Spielberger Law Group. The firm did not in any way exhibit what they professed in the beginning that they offer their clients understanding and supportive approach, during challenging times while seeking justice for their clients. I would not recommend this firm to anyone, nor do I believe any of the positive reviews. read more

This law firm is a joke. They basically rob their clients. Do not use then. Their One told me I better be quiet before I get nothing. Gasp!!! I got another firm to represent me and won and they look 10% less than what stealing Spielberger wanted to charge.​ read more

if you want a law firm that indicates to you that they care and they even send you homework to do a.k.a. getting evidence from your employer and then just to find out the next day that they're dropping your case because they deemed not serious enough even after you already put yourself under the bus to contact your employer to help them find your case that they now just denied. So yeah if you wanna get put in a position where you could get retaliated against yeah go with this law firm. read more

Their website was 1st on the list when I did a Google search for workplace discrimination(probably paid Google to promote their website). I typed in everything that happens in the Contact Us form because that's what the website says if I have discrimination. I was then contacted by the Client Relation Rep via email to call them to talk with an intake specialist even though I submitted everything they needed before (I doubt they even read anything at all). I told her what they needed since they had everything, and I just wanted to know if I had a case before we proceeded. She insisted that I must call, so I called, but it turned out that they don't handle discrimination cases during the interview. They should have mentioned that on their website instead of wasting my time. read more

Speaking from Experience, I would not recommend this law firm to anyone they only care about quick settlements please stay away, if the other party refuse to settle they will drop the case they will not fight for you, they are the worse, rude and nasty attitude again PLEASE STAY AWAY read more

If you are wrongfully terminated this is hands down the best practice to go to. Steven, Ciara and Gary were amazing in helping with my case and I can't put into to words how grateful I am for their help. They were kind, understanding and patient with me and I would recommend them to everyone. read more

Save your money and hire a REAL lawyer/law firm! I hired then fired Spielberger in less than a 24 hr time frame. NO JOKE! Spielberger did not do (nor were they willing to do) anything for me that I hadnt already done for myself! The attorney assigned (G.K.) never called to speak with me one single time. I only heard from her paralegal. I used to be a paralegal so I almost immediately sensed the BS. My employer's legal dept actually found it amusing that I retained these fools and actually told them they werent interested in negotiating with them. The paralegal called me and said "your jobs Legal dept said theyre not interested in dealing with us" then said "sorry, but theres not anything else we can do". So I fired them, then called my former employer's legal dept back and re-negotiated a settlement on my own. UPDATE 7/31/18: I got an email from the owner of the law firm threatening to sue me for slander if I didnt remove my "they're scammers" comment! Dude cant even spell LIBEL correctly. However, I'll rephrase and simply re-state that they reviewed my case, said they could get me more money, took my money (retainer), then said "sorry, there's nothing we can do". I'll let you pick the word to describe what they are. Oh, and I filed a complaint w my ccard company and had the charges successfully reversed. read more

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GabriElle wasted over a year of my time. She never called me. She only wanted to communicate via email. In the complaint she stated I was discriminated against and I never said that. I now have to find a real attorney that doesn't mind working. This lady is looking for easy cases where she does nothing but collect a check. I'm not mad at her hustle but she does not have fight in her, when you have been done wrong you want someone to fight for you and she did not. I do not recommend her read more

All the 252 reviews on the their web site are all 5 Stars. Who can be that perfect? Major "RED FLAG". I wish I had done my research on Spielberger Law Group. I was told that they would take my case on a wrongful termination. And that they normally never do that. Unless they are sure you have a good case. I told them that I wanted 24 hours to think about it. I got 5 calls within 2 hours after my conversation with them. They kept emphasizing how strong my case was. And I would pay nothing if they lost. As stated by many of the other reviewers, my dealings were just as bad. The attorney given to me very rarely contacted me. As others indicated that they did most of the work. Was very true in my case. Most of the work was giving the EEOC what they requested. So that they could set up a mediation. Spading over a year I had 2 mediations. In both instances I came off looking foolish. The 2nd mediation took less than five minutes to conclude. That I might have a case. But they the EEOC would not get involved. That was when I was told I would need to pay them to represent me in court. Or someone else. Scammers? I think that may be a very valid description. It was very apparent that they wanted a quick buck for virtually doing nothing. And that was exactly what they did. I was stringed along thinking that the would represent me in court if it came to that. But was in fact left out to dry. It did cost me time. And also any type of relationships with my ex-employer are gone. That cost me a lot. As one person said "they're scammers" Nothing could be truer. My experience with them was nothing less than a nightmare. Below are some comments from other reviewer I agree with. "Steer clear of this practice. They strung me along for two years, " "This is a joke of a Law Firm. This firm didn't even deserve one star. This firm does like to waste your time" "Stay away! I hope people read these reviews before they give these frauds any $$$" "Complete joke and a waste of time. They will act like they reviewed your evidence, say you have a case that they can argue on your behalf." "My employer's legal dept actually found it amusing that I retained these fools and actually told them they werent interested in negotiating with them" "15 months later, we find out we have the right to sue from the EEOC, but Spielberger tells us that they don't go to court and give him a website link to find a new lawyer. " "There was not an ounce of warmth or empathy when talking about a difficult and stressful situation that I was seeking help for." read more

These heartless hurtful and hateful group should have their law licenses stripped. Stay away, they only want a quick settlement, they do not really work on other's behalf. Very misleading, deceitful and lazy. They will drop you like a hot Potatoe if your employer does not settle and leave you in pain in more ways than one. The clients that speak highly of them had employers give fast decent payout, no to little work involved for them. They will say yes, you have a case and screw everything up for you. We finally found a REAL employment attorney. One that is not afraid to work. read more

don't, i have no words, just don't. represent yourself instead, because the legal malpractice going on within this company is so bold and disrespectful that they probably would respect a stray dog more than their client, im enduring this now so please stay away im begging you! this is coming from a humble sincere heart dont trust these scammers Eric Rogers or Rodgers if that's even his real name lacks any sympathy or understanding for his clients he never had a personal conversation with me to offer any sense of trust or security and now I understand why, he basically took the original settlement agreement my previous employer gave me and made his own settlement agreement, basically robbing me of whatever amount presented by the defendant, when I asked for the original he refused to provide it, I'm now taking the steps to go after this clown I'm a single mom with three kids my car is in the shop getting the motor replaced with costs me thousands and to add insult to injury I'm being scammed by a lawyer I trusted and he's not showing a ounce of integrity or accountability it's very sad and gives drug addict please don't go through the pain I'm going through get representation from anyone besides this place you are better off telling your own store cause these people will let your venting fall on deaf ears they don't care about you you are prey to them now it's my turn to hunt unfortunately read more

Requested a consultation regarding my employers legal compliance with accommodations and the ADA, during the initial consultation/interview the person I spoke to was irritable and rude and seemed to expect that I know every legal aspect of my request, which defeats the purpose of asking for a consultation. There was not an ounce of warmth or empathy when talking about a difficult and stressful situation that I was seeking help for. read more

try using another firm that's willing to fight these are only jail house appointed lawyers they're not confident what so ever. I really don't understand how they are in business... use another firm just a warning even if they accept your case it's not a winning firm they will have you feeling you was the problem terrible attorneys read more

Steer clear of this practice. They strung me along for two years, making monthly payments, then decided they did not want to represent me "because they didn't have the staff to travel to my location." Lost my evidence, and had no remorse. Update 8/25/18 Now threatening me with a lawsuit if I didn't delete my review. Had to call the Police Department to stop the harassment. read more

I want thank Spielberger Law Group for doing an excellent job with my case. Especially to my lawyer Mr. Rogers and his paralegal Mrs. McNeil for helping me resolve my case. They never give up on me and fight my case to the very end. May God bless this Law group, they are truly amazing. We need lawyers like you to fight for us. Again I really appreciate their service. I would highly recommend this Law group to anyone who need a professional and delicated service to all. read more

Do not use Spielberger because they take your money and promise you that you have a case and you waste months and months and still tell you that you are on the verge of a settlement. This law firm doesn't demand a settlement; they give the company that I am suing they give them an option --- "Do you want to settle this case or not?" Well if you give someone an option to settle or not, of course they will choose not to settle!! This law firm advertises that if they don't win you don't have to pay ----- well, they are right! After you have paid them, they don't do anything and make you waste months and months of nothings!!!! They also don't go to court, which I never heard of any attorney not going to court!!!! I asked one of the attorneys why don't you go to court he responded that if you want to go to court, it will cost you an additional $30,000 to $40,000!!! At the beginning no one informed me of this cost. The case was supposed to be based on contingency, which they liedddddddddd!!!! I wish I read the reviews prior of me hiring them. DO NOT USE THIS LAW FIRM AND SAVE YOUR MONEY --- THEY WILL WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME!!!!!! THEY ARE HORRIBLEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! After the FCHR and EEOC denied my case, no other attorney wanted to handle my case, so now I lost the case for absolutely no reason at all. read more

This is a joke of a Law Firm. This firm didn't even deserve one star. This firm does like to waste your time, they can't even keep the appointments they tell you that going to have with you. They tell me I have a claim but they will not represent me. They didn't even call so no decency in that as they said they would they sent me a no reply email stating that they can't help me nor give me any type of help by other law firms. The gentleman that I spoke to about my discrimination incident with Publix supermarket. He had said that Publix has done this before but yet this so-called great firm will not represent me I don't understand taking an hour of my time and plus the e-mails back and forth just to not take my case, but this Law Firm doesn't deserve mine, yours, or anyone's time or business. You'll find out if you call them and try to get help. read more

Total scam/ joke. I spoke directly with 3 different local attorneys about my case- all different firms- all said the same thing. Yet this firm said I had a case. Their $350 and $35 per month is a nice little stash- obviously they came up on the first page of a google search- all that means is they invest in SEO/ pay to have their name come up. So, you get enough of these bogus $350 retainers which they try to charge you upfront and you've got a nice little profit center taking advantage of people. Shameful in a profession where public opinion is pretty low as it is... Stay away! I hope people read these reviews before they give these frauds any $$$ read more

First time I had to call attorney office for anything I spoke with a assistant or paralegal. Who was awful showed no compassion needs training on telephone Etiquette extremely aggressive.Every time I spoke she would cut me off and rudely say not yet. GLAD I won't be doing business here. Chicago location read more

This "law firm" is a joke. They assigned me an inexperienced lawyer who had no idea what he was doing and when I asked for a different lawyer, they immediately dropped my case. That is unethical. I had to scramble to find a lawyer at a different firm just because I asked to be assigned a lawyer who wasn't incompetent and inattentive. Gabrielle Klepper is the name of the women at the firm who I asked to assign me a different lawyer and immediately dropped my case. She didn't even listen to what I had to say. This firm clearly does not care about it clients. read more

Complete joke and a waste of time. They will act like they reviewed your evidence, say you have a case that they can argue on your behalf. Of course you will have to next pay them the $350. Do not expect them to actually represent you as lawyers. They will actually do every administrative task you could do on your own except be what you hired them for. They won't show up to represent you in person. All they really did was ask my former employer for money without ever arguing any of the legal points on my behalf. No wonder they never got a response. read more

Speilberger Law Group, specifically Gabrielle Klepper, Christopher Fennell and Josh Kozyra, are the attorney's that you want on your case if you want to win and win fast/big!!! They got the job done on my settlement to my complete satisfaction and did it quickly!!! The communicated with me all throughout the process, answered all of my questions/concerns and counseled me in every way that I needed!!! I recommend Spielberger Law Group with all of my heart!!! Sincerely, Lance M. read more

After reading all of the negative comments i decided not to go through this Law Group after all. Thank you Yelp, you saved me $350 and up. I may have fell for it had it not been for Yelp. read more

Wow! I had a clear case with just about every discrimination case. Steer clear from this company. They made me pay $350 up front and strung me along for almost two years at $35 a month. They will act as though you have a case and then drop you if they have to fight a little harder. You will have many different people on your case. My paralegal did not even correctly quote what I wrote to her and made my case seem less. Get a real attorney team. They say they are from Dallas when they are really from Florida. Unbelievable! read more

After reaching out, I quickly received follow up. My intake asked was thorough and asked great open ended questions for clarification, and so that all areas where covered. My email correspondence after my intake was always immediately received and thorough. What I appreciated most about my experience with Spielberger Law Group was both the "transparency" and "support," I received through a fragile process. read more

Eric Rogers is the worst attorney on the planet and is an even worse human being. Zero communication, very poor people skills and completely not friendly at all. They won't go over and above for you in fact they will barley do the bare minimum if that. I wouldn't recommend this law group to my worst enemy. Very unprofessional group of people. Don't have a single piece of positive anything to say about them at all. Don't waste your time with people that will waste your time read more

My husband was wrongfully terminated while he was on short-term disability. Spielberger gladly took his case and the $350 retainer. My husband did all the write-ups on his case and they didn't make any edits themselves. The law group repeatedly told my husband that his previous employer had not responded to any of their inquiries. 15 months later, we find out we have the right to sue from the EEOC, but Spielberger tells us that they don't go to court and give him a website link to find a new lawyer. So what, we now have to pay another retainer fee with only one month left before the right to sue expires? How can you be a law firm and not go to court?? This firm makes the client do all the work in the hopes that they get to pocket 40% of any settlement won. read more