Robert Stanley Gitmeid

This firm completely failed me. They told me to stop paying my credit card so they could “negotiate,” which led to the credit card company suing me. Then the attorney assigned to my case didn’t even show up to my court hearing. They tried to deny it, but the court records signed by the judge prove th...ey were a no-show. Because of their terrible advice and total lack of representation, my account was charged off and my credit took a hit—something that never would have happened if I had just kept paying the card myself. I’m glad others may have had better experiences, but this company absolutely screwed me over. I would never recommend them to anyone.

As of 7/12/2024 we are done with these thieves. They stole $2000 from just me alone and $575 actually went to creditors, not counting what my wife has put in for hers. We got a hold of another attorney and we're going with a Chapter 13. The weight that has been lifted off our shoulders you have no id...ea. They only get 5 stars because the people don't know in the beginning and thinking it's a great idea. It's not, just stay away, they will steal from you and there's nothing you can do about it.****They are a bunch of thieves and now I'm in and screwed. $200 every two weeks and every two that go by, my dedicated account is at $0 balance. Why you may ask....... Fee after fee after fee and nothing is getting done! They did call me one day and told me they had great news, they settled one for $685 and that's at 22% of the original balance. I was extremely happy. Then there was a "but" and here it comes. They wanted $685 more on top of the $400 a month I give them. Un"f'n"believable. You seriously need to avoid the law firm and National Debt Relief. That is who they are in bed with. What a scam and I fell right into it. Shame on me. 54 months of this!!! I should have just filed bankruptcy. Same amount of time but at least I would have an extra $400 month. And this is not counting my wife is in this program to. So between the both of us we're at $800 a month. Now as of today, I'm looking at calling the bank that has my truck loan and tell them, "come pick up the truck, I can't afford it anymore." These two companies, National Debt Relief and Gitmeid & Associates have completely ruin my life. Just 8 months in and I can't even finance bubblegum. This is what it looks like after just 8 grueling months. $199 gets deposited and the same day they rip the $199 for their fees which still leaves me at $0 balance. Keep in mind that $199 is just a portion of the $800 I have to pay in some of the fees before a $15 payment actually goes to the creditor. Nothing to work with, no buffer just in case. Final warning, "STAY AWAY!!!

I been on the program for a number of years now, and Gitmeid has helped me to navigate and pay off my debt. I do agree the fees are high, but it’s better than being sued by creditors without any lawyer. Yes I could have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but I chose to go this route. Gitmeid has been ve...ry transparent about everything, and they were honest with me. I was told my credit score would plummet during this program, but it eventually brings your score up by paying off debt, and creditors will start offering cards. I am not supposed to use cards while on this program, which is fine. Overall my experience has been good. I have a few credit cards left to pay but the majority of all my debt has been paid off. Gitmeid has also worked with me on switching payment schedules in my financial situation, and they have always communicated and called me when debts were negotiated.

This firm has been nothing but a total disaster. When you ask to speak to someone on the legal team, they will yell you they are negotiating your debt, but there are no results to show. If you ask to get the name they are talking to at the bank or credit card company the can not give you an answer ... The lawyer lies to you. I am looking for a different company or will negotiate the debt myself.