Charles A. Messina

Charles A. Messina

3.5
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

3990 McKinley Pkwy, Suite 3, Buffalo, NY

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$0 first 15 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Charles A. Messina

3990 McKinley Pkwy, Suite 3, Buffalo, NY, 14219

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Charles A. Messina's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nope, nope, nope....

Failed to file necessary paper work in court and played dumb when I double checked with the court. I gave him another chance, stupidly. When I first talked to him he spent time with me and explained everything. After a few months, he got lazy, rude, and was overwhelmed with too many cases, and DOU...BLE BILLED ME 600.00. If I hadn't caught it, I would have been out the money. I fired him and he charged me a dollar a page for the paper work I had given him! He kept my file and CHARGED me to make the copies to give to my new attorney. Totally unprofessional about the whole process and got angry that I fired him and went with another attorney. I wish I had never met him.

Charles Messina

Replied last August 08, 2017

I have never failed to file paperwork. I have not been fired by anyone in the memorable past. I have not double billed anyone and I have never charged anyone for copies of anything. This post is a flat out lie. I challenge this anonymous user to call me or better yet, report these lies to the Bar Association so your issue can be dealt with appropriately. With an investigation. There is no doubt that will never occur. I stand behind my clients, my service and my billing practices. I have never had a complaint about my billing or client service with the Bar Association.

Posted by Stephanie | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and thorough!

I am not an easy client. My case wasn’t going to be easy either. I was so fortunate to be referred to Mr Messina by a friend who used him for his divorce. My ex did his best to drag this out and Mr Messina met his every argument quickly with professionalism and knowledge. I cannot tell you how gr...ateful I am to him for keeping me on track just as much as he kept the case on track. Responses to my ex’s arguments were made in a timely manner and were extremely thorough. He sat with me in Family court many times keeping me sane and working to get my children their own law guardian. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with this matter and I hope that Mr Messina grows his practice with more attorneys just like him! If you have the need, and I hope you never have the need for a divorce lawyer, Mr Messina needs to be on the list of people you consult with. Trust me, he is worth every penny.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Do not hire

I hired Chuck Messina for a divorce. It was a nightmare. He dragged my case forever by creating false problems and giving me false hope. Charles Messina ended up making thousands of dollars of off me. No concrete results for me. DO NOT HIRE - Charles Messina. What a mistake by having Charles Messi...na represent me in my divorce. Charles Messina did a horrible job and took me for thousands of Dollars of my hard earned money. Do not HIRE!!! and Run, don't walk from Charles Messina.

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Charles. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ryan Parisi

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronna DeLoe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Lippes

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chuck is a knowledgeable professional. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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John Nelson

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chuck is a fierce advocate for his clients. I frequently refer my matrimonial and custody clients to Chuck, and I would trust him with my own and most personal matters. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Order of the Barristers, SUNY at Buffalo Law School

2004

Concentration in Criminal Law, SUNY at Buffalo Law School

2003

Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Award, SUNY at Buffalo Law School

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Charles A. Messina

2004 - 2009

Attorney, Offermann, Cassano, Greco, Slisz & Adams, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

2004 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County

Member of Matrimonial and Family Law Committees

2004 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2004

SUNY Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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