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    Three Rivers Legal Services

    1.0 (1 review)
    Open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Divorce law

    Family law

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    I called for a consult and was underwhelmed. He sounded distracted and distant, with only vague…read moreresponses and non-answers. I had a list of questions and he didn't know the answers to some of the most basic ones. He suggested I needed to get a lawyer. Um...that's literally why I was calling. The consult was zero help and I will not be seeking their counsel for my family law case. He ended the call with "Take care, buddy."

    Unbelievably there was no air-conditioning in the building on a 95 degree day. The receptionist was…read morein a sleeveless shirt with a fan directed on her to keep cool. It was uncomfortably hot! After an hour and a half drive to get there, I was directed to go to MacDonalds down the street, to use the bathroom as they reported had no "public bathroom." Attorney Massey was slumped in his chair and had on very casual clothes and no shoes. He did not stand to greet me and when I reached my hand out to introduce myself, he seemed almost shocked and I had to stretch across the desk to shake hands with him. His son about age 9 interrupted the meeting two times, bringing ice cream the first time and demanding to eat it. He argued with his son for about two minutes and didn't get out of his chair to escort his son out of the meeting and there was no apology for the interruption. The boy came back moment later asking for the location of a toy and more discussion. I wouldn't have minded the interruption, as I am a working parent, if he had taken action to escort his son out and had used the event as a teaching moment for his son rather than just an argument. The "free" consultation (as it says on the sign out front) cost $25 dollars. I was told about the fee on the phone when I made the appointment, but take the "free" off the sign. He was not interested in my case as he did not think he could win it and it would not bring him enough money at only being about $45,000 to $50,000. I had prepared multiple documents which he never looked at, he just wanted "my story" My first complaint was about being fired due to age discrimination and he never even asked what my age was. He directed me to file that with the state of Florida. There are many good reviews on this man so maybe he was having a bad day. My Dad was the senior trial lawyer for Liberty Mutual for decades and he never would have shown such an unprofessional face. Attorney Massey's advice may have been appropriate, I have no idea, but what I saw was an total lack of professionalism in a man who seemed totally disinterested in meeting me from the moment I walked into the building. Very odd and not what I expected.

    Karen S. Yochim

    Karen S. Yochim

    (1 review)

    worst attorney ever!!!! not only did she take a LARGE retainer fee....she did absolutely NOTHING…read moreshe promised she would when she took it. she gave me the run around for almost three weeks because she couldn't handle the work she took on. then, when you have the AUDACITY to show up in her office unannounced because she refuses to answer calls or emails (and even her paralegal she sends you too refuses to answer calls or emails) she loses her temper and slams a door in your face like a child. she is by far the most unprofessional, ineffective, and nasty attorney/so-called professional i have ever encountered in my life! a complete waste of money.....go to any other attorney you can because this one will promise to make your case her priority and then evade you and slam doors in your face when you try to find out why nothing has been done.....absolutely unbelievable!!!!!

    From the owner: The attorneys at Alba Legal, PLLC believe in developing a one-on-one relationship with each of our…read moreclients, and getting to know not only the case, but the people behind it. With more than 20 years of experience, you'll always deal directly with an experienced attorney when you pay us a visit, and we'll treat you with the utmost compassion and consideration, from start to finish. We have handled cases at almost every level, including the appellate courts, in two different states, and we are ready to put our knowledge of the law to work for you. From personal injury cases to small business law, divorce, alimony and child custody cases trust your next legal matter to a Gainesville lawyer with the education, experience, and aggressive litigation style that translates to success, both in the courtroom and during the negotiation process. These are just a few of the types of cases we handle: Divorce Child Support Child Custody Automobile Collisions Wrongful Death Trucking Collisions Alimony Property Distribution Estate Planning Business Litigation Appeals Paternity Call the Law Office of Alba Legal, PLLC today. We offer free consultations in personal injury cases, and make your legal worries a thing of the past.

    Jennifer Kirkhart Curcio

    Jennifer Kirkhart Curcio

    (4 reviews)

    I think Jen was motivated more by wanting to remain chummy with my ex's attorney, than represent…read moreme. In addition, her lack of professionalism was stunning. Whenever she had to give me bad news, she insisted I come to her office. The problem was that her assistant would call me to schedule an appointment, but due to Jen's calendar, it might not be for 1-2 weeks. That meant 1-2 weeks of needless anxiety and sleepless nights. When we did meet, Jen had an amazing ability to make it about herself. One time, I was struggling to hold it together and Jen recounted that when her parents divorced when she was a freshman in college, she too struggled and turned to a life of promiscuous behaviors. In another instance, when she delivered bad news regarding money and I became upset, she told me that she too struggles with money as her husband buys and sells used cars which isn't overly profitable. Thanks Jen, but didn't need to hear either of those. In my own career, I work hard to build a professional reputation. In reading Jen's reviews, the platitudes and banalities indicate that they were not written by actual clients. Given that all court records can be easily corroborated via the clerk of the Court website, http://www.alachuacounty.us/depts/clerk/publicrecords/pages/courtrecords.aspx it was easy to confirm that a number of Jen's reviews are fictitious. Ruth McIlhenny- Ms. McIlhenny wrote in part, "Jennifer's deep knowledge of collaborative family law and her empathy were key to having a positive divorce experience. She always listened, and clearly explained current law to me." Jennifer responded to the post saying, "Thank you for your review and feedback! I really enjoyed representing you." Interestingly, a search of Alachua County court records indicates that Ms. McIlhenny has never filed for divorce. However, court records indicate that she had a March 4, 2009 traffic violation in which she failed to stop at a red light. She paid a $125 fine and court records indicate that she did not retain Jennifer to assist with the payment. As a side note, I know of Ms. McIlhenny. She is a lawyer in town and presumably, would have a better than average understanding of divorce law. Coral Cribb- Ms. Cribb wrote in part, "Absolutely LOVED working with Jennifer. She was able to take my concerns, feelings, and explanation of events and articulate them perfectly in a way I couldn't for myself." Unfortunately, a search of Court records indicate that Ms. Cribb has never filed for divorce. The only record on file is a Sep 27, 2017 speeding violation; she was driving 48 in a 35 mph zone. She paid a $159 fine and wrote a reflection on the consequences of speeding. The reflection is quite interesting and is worth a look if you have a few minutes to kill. Unfortunately, court records indicate that Ms. Cribb did not retain Jennifer for help with either paying the fine or writing the essay. Suzy Forbes- In 2018, Ms. Forbes wrote in part, "Jennifer is so professional and caring. She really listens and goes the extra mile. I highly recommend her." A review of Court records indicates only one file on record; a divorce decree that was filed by a Suzanne Forbes in 2006. Unfortunately, court records indicate she was represented by Kevin Jurecko, ESQ, and not Jen. There are several others that are fake including Joe Hancock. In sum, Jen spends most of her time creating online profiles for people that do not exist or coercing her friends to write about divorces that never occurred. Check it out for yourself. I long to think that if Jen had instead been invested in my case rather than concocting fictitious reviews, my outcome would have been better. With the number of attorneys in this town, you have a great many options. If you chose to hire Jen as your attorney, you do so at your own peril.

    I approached Jennifer about representing me in a "Collaborative Divorce." Collaboratives are where…read moreeach person has a lawyer, plus there is a "financial neutral" and a "mental health coach." At my first meeting with Jennifer, she assured me that she had done numerous "collaboratives" and could represent me well. She explained how collaboratives are different from litigated divorces, and I understood those important differences. I eventually asked, "How much will all this cost (ie, for all four professionals)?" She hemmed and hawed and did not want to give me a number. She said that each situation is unique and costs can vary greatly. I told her that I understood this, so I then asked her for the costs for her last five collaboratives, since she had done so many. She was even more uncomfortable with the question. I told her that perhaps a collaborative process wasn't for me, at which time she said, "About $10,000 total." I asked, "Worse case scenario?" She said, "$12,500." I retained her at that time. The billing was slow at the beginning, but once my financial information was provided to the collaborative team, the billing picked up. When those subsequent bills hit, the total cost was at $24,835, and we were only half way through the process. While Jennifer has the right to bill whatever she deems is appropriate, misrepresenting those costs made me quite upset. Jennifer and the other 'professionals' told me that in exchange for paying current invoices, all future billing would be suspended. I expressed my disgust with Jennifer in very clear terms. Her response was, "Had you litigated the divorce in court, the costs would have been much higher." I replied, "That may very well be true, but it is irrelevant, as I did not ask for the cost of a litigative divorce." I challenged Jennifer and told her that if she produced the total costs for her last five collaboratives, and the average cost was $10,000 or less, I'd donate a $1,000 to the charity of her choice. She declined my offer. The "financial neutral" was Helen Gyllstrom and the "Mental Health" professional was Bill Farley. Both were equally complicit in the fraud as they saw and heard Jennifer's $10,000 estimate several times and said nothing, yet knowing full well that the costs would go well beyond $10K. I spoke with a friend in Nebraska who is a divorce lawyer. After explaining my situation to him, he stated that while each circumstance is unique and there are differences from state to state, my divorce should have costed around $5K - $6K. Honestly, the Gainesville Collaborative Divorce group is run like a criminal cartel with Jennifer being one of the crime family heads. In closing, I can't tell you who to retain as your divorce lawyer. What I can tell you however, is that Jennifer and her colleagues were not truthful about the collaborative divorce process. Jennifer is also being reported to the Bar for this. It is frustrating when you're paying someone to professionally represent your interests and that person looks you straight in the eye on Day 1, and is not truthful.

    Three Rivers Legal Services - nonprofit - Updated June 2026

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