Christopher Michael Judge

Christopher Judge

First, this Firm has a deep respect for the privacy of all of its clients and former clients and holds itself to the highest of ethical standards. Accordingly, this Firm will provide only such information in this response as is necessary to protect its reputation. Second, while Client claims that she "would never recommend" this Firm, she has, in fact, referred multiple clients to this Firm even after submitting this review. Third, this Firm did not withdraw from representation, because Client left the country the week before trial, claiming to be visiting her mother. Client terminated this Firm's services after unsuccessfully attempting to engage in conduct which exceeded the professional relationship. This Firm repeatedly requested that Client adjust her conduct. Client would not conform her conduct. After a prolonged period during which this Firm attempted to ignore Client's conduct, Client sent text messages at 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning indicating that this Firm no longer represented her. After a telephone conference with Client on the following Monday in which Client admitted that the notice of termination was sent in an attempt to get this Firm to respond to Client's conduct, Client agreed that this Firm could no longer represent her and would need to make a motion to withdraw. To specifically protect Client's privacy and avoid prejudicing her case, this Firm merely informed the Court that there was "an irretrievable breakdown of the attorney client-relationship" and provided the text message in which Client indicated that she wished to terminate this Firm's services. Client informed the Court she consented to the withdrawal, was appointed a new attorney, and given additional time to prepare for trial with her new attorney. This Firm assisted Client's new attorney in catching up in time for trial, including multiple telephone conferences. However, Client's conduct continued even after representation ended. Client's conduct continued until this Firm notified Client that if said conduct did not cease immediately, the Police would be contacted. This review was posted sometime thereafter.