I was rear ended by a truck, broke my back in 2 places and collapsed one of my lungs. I lost my car…read morewhich was paid for and lost 4.5 months of income because I could not work, could not drive and did not have a car to drive. I had to wear a back brace for 4.5 months. I had to get another car which put me $13,000 in debt. I was lucky my house was paid for or I would have been homeless. My lawyer was ok but not aggressive, the case dragged on for over 2 years, they kept postponing the appointments to discuss the settlement. In the end I wound up with $33,000, lost wages, debt for another car, about $25,000. I would not recommend Hardy, Wolf, and Downing.

Sadly , because insurance companies make things difficult and have no regard for individuals or…read moretheir vehicles I have had to avail myself of this firm's services on more than one occasion. What I have come to know is that the process is so much easier and without a bunch of stress on my part if I let this firm handle it It is the insurance companies adjusters job to get off as cheap as possible. It's all about the numbers. It is the job of Hardy Wolf and Downing Law Firm to get every penny you are entitled to and they do it very well.

I made a one hour appointment (by phone) with this lawyer, paid in advance and dropped off…read morepaperwork directly to her office weeks in before. She was unprepared for the appointment as she hadn't reviewed the paperwork I dropped off ( she didn't even know it was at her office). She quickly found the paperwork and reviewed it. About a quarter way into our conversation she received a call she had to take . She did not go over any options with me about my incident, but gave me only one option. My entire appointment lasted a half hour ( I paid for an hour). I reluctantly took her advice, only to find out a month later I did have other options, but it was too late. I had already signed a contract for the sale of my mother's home. I would look at alternatives in the future if I ever need advice concerning elder law.

Attorney Kathleen Kienitz, in Lewiston, Maine, is an elder law specialist, and a Very Good one. She…read morehas been specializing in elder law for more than 30 years. I have benefited from her high quality services in three ways. She is my backup for a durable medical power of attorney. Should I need someone to take care of me, and my wife is unable to help me, Kathleen will know someone competent, kind, and reasonably priced that can. I was extremely manic for three years. My judgment was so poor that I was assigned a guardian and a conservator. I finally found a psychiatrist that was able to successfully treat my mania with Seroquel. Kathleen suggested I have a neuropsychological evaluation administered by a specialist in Massachusetts. All my limitations were mild. Three friends that know me very well wrote affidavits testifying that I no longer have any mental problems. Kathleen took the matter to probate court. She was sharp and quick thinking in front of the judge and the other attorney, and I no longer am required to have a guardian. Then, she appealed my legal need for a conservator, and was again successful. The judge saw no need for a court hearing. I have always found her extremely competent, and her charges were very reasonable. Her invoices showed everything she has done for my case, and the amount of time taken, to the nearest tenth of an hour. Deb Polley, her office manager, was also efficient and helpful. Kathleen has had another, less experienced elder law attorney working with her for four years. She can also handle wills, trusts and estates. I would recommend her very highly. Her website is wlderlawmaine.com (207)783-2468 Office address: The Elder Law Offices of Kathleen Kienitz, PA 453 Main Street Lewiston ME. 04240 Ted B.

I had had Lenny Sharon for my case in houlton maine. I paid $4500 for a retainer fee before he…read morewould take my case. I paid another $650 for travel exspenses from auburn maine to houlton maine. I went to court four times and he only came up once, I had to pay another $350 before he would come up again. I paid him, the next day before court he called and said he couldn't make it. So the court appointed lawyer filled in for the day free of charge and never got my $350 back. When the last time time I had to go to court I was waiting for the date and time and he called me two days prior too. I never got a letter or notice when court was. When I went to court I had another free court appointed lawyer, he did more for me than the Lenny did free of charge. If anyone was looking to purchasing this lawyer, I would suggest not.

I recommend Sarah McDaniel for any property dispute you might have with a neighbor! Excellent…read morelawyer. She was able to settle everything out of Court, which saved me a lot of money.

Ms. McDaniel was wonderful in saving my family's home, which had fallen behind on property taxes…read moreand was on the verge of being taken by the city or Portland. She was wonderful at communicating with my family as well as the city and helped us work out a solution that allowed us to keep the house. Most importantly, Ms. McDaniel kept us very informed every step of the way and billed us very fairly. I will absolutely hire her in the future should any need arise.

Very efficient, flexible and proactive. Dan was prompt and professional. Highly recommended.read more

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I just wanted to say "thank you" for everything you have done for Dan and I (my family as well)…read more Not having this debt over us anymore has given us a new outlook and so much less stress. Thank you for being there to answer our questions and make us feel comfortable. I also wanted to say thank you with all that you have done and all the work you did with our case! A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to YOU! Tanya

I met with Chris to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy upon a recommendation from a friend. I was warmly…read morewelcomed and experienced a positive, non-judgmental, compassionate, genuine and professional lawyer equipped to meet my legal needs. If you are looking for legal assistance in the Lewiston-Auburn area, I highly suggest giving Chris a call. He took what I perceived as a very humiliating experience and turned it into a positive financial fresh start for me!! I am so very grateful.

I was represented by Elyse Segovias and she did wonderful legal work for me. There were no time to…read morewaste, no spinning or run around. Accurate billing. Competent work and efficient time use. On a human scale I felt the support and understanding from my council. It's a very friendly setting while professional all the way.

I had a very poor experience with this firm and strongly encourage others to seek out other firms…read more I felt that there was a strong bias against men and men's rights in family matters. This seemed to be a culture engrained in the attorneys and staff at the firm. It felt to me like we were immersed in the 1980's in terms of their views on divorce, custody, and parental rights. Legal matters are stressful and difficult enough to deal with. You shouldn't have to feel like you are enduring additional persecution and biases from your own representation. The other major issue I had with the firm was their billing. It really felt as though they had no interest in solving my case quickly and sought to draw things out as much as possible. In fact, the judge in my case cited in his ruling that the attorney's fees for the other side were excessive (my fees from Andrucki and King were even more than hers but my fees weren't put in front of the judge for his comment- so, draw your own conclusions). The discovery process was a disaster with having to provide the same documents repeatedly and be billed for their review. I was actually called by Ms. Andrucki and asked to email a document that I had already provided and was in my file. When questioned about this and her billing me to call to request this, she told me it "was actually cheaper for me to have her call me and ask me to resend it then to pay her for her time to search through my file to find it." Again, I would seek representation elsewhere.