Kevin J. Werner

Paid for representation. Got dismissal and an empty inbox instead. I'll keep this simple because the pattern is clear. I came prepared. Documentation spanning years. Evidence organized and professional. Clear picture of violations. I wanted an offensive strategy — not settlement, not defense-on...ly. Nine months in, I had none of those things. He wouldn't develop a game plan. Wouldn't use the documentation I provided (his office said I was sending "too much information" — yes, to my own attorney). Wouldn't respond to emergencies. Lost my parenting time on his watch while I waited for callbacks that never came. When an emergency came up, I called. Secretary said she couldn't help but someone would call me back. They didn't. Then they billed me for that call. When I started filing emergency motions myself — because he wouldn't — he told me the court was upset about the paperwork. Not her. The court. Meanwhile, every motion I filed was legitimate and time-sensitive. When I pushed back and said "you work for me, not the other way around," he withdrew. The reviews on Google said the same thing: non-responsive, no strategy, dismissive. I'm not angry about the loss. I'm angry about paying someone $10K to not work while telling me the system is unfair and there's nothing that can be done. Don't make my mistake. Ask him upfront: Will you develop an offensive strategy? Will you return calls? Will you actually use the documentation I'm giving you? If he hesitates, run.