Pew Law Center

I decided to give the Pew Law Center a try after seeing their ads. Got a free consult but held off as I got a new job that I had high hopes for so we held off.
Their staff suggested a second meeting I was leaning toward signing due to what was obviously an uphill battle but was hearing rumors of promotions so we planned on giving it a few months.
When I decided to pull the trigger once I verified the details, there were some issues with me coming in for another consult which their staff pushed. 1 car issue and a couple of forgetful situations thanks to TBI’s I’ve suffered I decided to just ask them for a review of the details. They went from kinda rude to very rude.
Based on my experience and some of the other reviews here I really have to wonder about their practices. I’m glad some people had good experiences but I’ve got to add myself to the list of the not so hot experiences.

I called the Pew Law Center after several 40 minute consultations while I was shopping around for an attorney, and I informed them that I did not wish to endure another consultation and just wanted to know their fees. They were completely ridiculous and refused to give me any information without one, so I grudgingly made a phone appointment. I later decided that I didn’t feel like wasting my time with their office when ALL I wanted was a price, and no one would give me one. After awhile 40 minute conversations about stresses and finances start to get depressing, you know? I knew from my previous appointments with other attorneys EXACTLY what I wanted and that I qualify for it, and these guys are treating me like I’m totally incompetent.
NOPE. The Pew Law Center REFUSES to be ignored! So far, I have received at LEAST 15 phone calls, 2 letters, and multiple emails. They will not leave me alone!
By the way, I was able to figure out via Unilocal that they are actually the most expensive office that I have been interviewing, but have the poorest reviews. It’s sad that I have so many people hounding me, but paying clients can’t even get anyone to answer their emails. It’s obvious this place is just a money making machine and nothing else.

My lawyer Scott McDonald and his staff are excellent. I’m currently in Chapter 7 proceedings awaiting my discharge and one of my creditors attempted to pull money out of my account which were included in the bankruptcy. Which is a violation of the automatic stay that the court issues. They sent a letter to the creditor along with copies of the notice of filing and this copy of the statement that I sent them. They worked on this almost immediately and copied me on everything that they did. I simply love them for allowing me to your client of theirs and then to be my lawyer.

CONS:
— Wait time
— Was lied to about not only my appointment time but also why I wasn’t seen on time. I had 2 different people give me B.S. stories that were so obviously fake. Was seen almost 50 minutes past my appt time.
— Person I spoke to was a goofy guy who first insulted the part of town I live in, then proceeded to do the kind of sales pressure and pitch you expect on a used car lot. Tried to tell me that paying the fees for bankruptcy is like investing in your future — better than stocks or bonds. Seriously? Then gave me moderate pressure to sign up then and there for a payment plan until I told him NO, I wouldn’t be making any final decisions today
— They pretty much wouldn’t answer several of my questions without me paying them first to retain their services. So much for the FREE consult where you are encouraged to ask questions.
This place is like the Midway Cheverolet of law offices. Stay away from here please! Their low rating is completely earned. They are a churn and burn place that does not respect you or your time. They just want their $ 2100.00 fees. Wished I looked them up on Unilocal first before driving 40 miles to their stinky offices.
PROS:
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My husband and I made an appointment for a consultation last week. We arrived on time and waited 50 minutes before we had leave. Big waste of time. Absolutely ridiculous! We will never use this firm for anything. We went to a firm that actually values our time.

The people I talked with were very friendly at the Pew Law Center. I recently paid the last payment for the bankruptcy fee, and I have turned in the paperwork required to complete the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. They have contacted me via email to let me know that there was some information or documents that I didn’t turn in with my paperwork. Once I turn that in, I think the next step will be to actually file my bankruptcy petition. I will have to pay the filing fee, which increased to $ 350.00 on 12÷1÷2014. This is a fee someone would have to pay even if they filed without an attorney. I may make changes to my review as I go through the process.

In the beginning it seemed to be great. They went into detail what would happen. After setting up a payment plan it went downhill from there. In trying to make payments to get things started I have been completely ignored. Out of 5 calls leaving messages I have not received one call back or message that they called. It seems like I am just another number in their wallet. Not pleased overall.

Excellent!
Thanks to D & Staff