Russell R. Weddell

I found him to be a poor communicator. He would call me to over something about my case and mention an update that he thought he went over me previously. What update? I never got an update from you - then he'd say "oh, you didn't?" His retainer was high and was eaten up by meaningless phone call...s. For instance, his paralegal would call me to tell me that Russell wanted to talk to me - seriously? You're really calling me to tell me that and then billing me for a 10 - 15 minute phone call?!? He would often tell me that he'd call me back with the answer to a question about my case - I'd never hear from him and would have to call him. Then he'd say "oh, I never called you back?" Then there was the time I had a scheduled appointment at his office. I was waiting in the conference room when he walked in and started talking about "my" case - I asked him what he was talking about - he looked down at his file and said "oh - sorry wrong client." and scurried out of the conference room to get my file. I should have fired him right then and there but I was already into him for THOUSANDS. My mistake was going with the first lawyer I met with instead of scheduling consultations with at least 2 or 3 others. He may be great with some clients but he was terrible with me. I would not recommend him.

Russell was extremely difficult to get in contact with. He would continuously say that he’d call back in a day or two and then after several weeks I’d have to contact him. His response was always “sorry about that” and then it would happen again. Half of my retainer was used up on 2 minute phone call...s where absolutely nothing was achieved. I would have rather spent a lot more money on an attorney that actually kept his word and was responsive. Long story short, I still have no court date and I’m out a lot of money. Thanks for nothing Russell.