James David Hartt's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

76 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Thank you, Mr. Hartt.

James Hartt was a pleasure to work with. He represented me in a difficult workplace case and successfully negotiated an agreeable settlement. He was the consummate professional, responsive and guiding. I am forever grateful and recommend him without reservation.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Mr. Hartt apologized to me REPEATEDLY for his poor performance-

Mr. Hartt apologized to me REPEATEDLY for his poor performance- Mr. Hartt apologized to me for failing to return numerous phone calls and emails from me, which led to increased stress for me with no information on the status of my case or feedback. After agreeing to represent me at the unemploymen...t hearing, first in person and then by telephone, Mr. Hartt made excuses for failing to show up for my unemployment hearing, and apologized for failing to make any arrangements with the judge/hearing officer to attend telephonically--which angered the judge who threatened another postponement of my case. Mr. Hartt also apologized to me for failing to prepare my expert witness properly in advance, resulting in the witness angrily remarking that my own preparation of him exceeded the preparation of his testimony by Attorney Hartt. When speaking to me about my attempts to get an update on the status of the case from him, my opinion was that his primary concern was for preserving his relationships with the Division staff, and whether my inquiries to the Division--which were made because of his lack of response to my calls & emails--had impacted his relationship with them. In summary, I am not impressed by an attorney who has disappointed me in the areas of client responsiveness, and witness preparation, and task follow-through, and keeping me informed, who then offers excuses and apologies while asking for more/repeat business...I think not!

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Replied last February 05, 2013

This comment is indicative of a client who is, quite simply, paranoid and who lacks gratitude for what I did for them. I am 99% certain who left this comment, and if I am correct, I was able to negotiate for this particular client a very favorable settlement. Most of my clients are grateful and wonderful people. Some clients, unfortunately, will tend to second guess a settlement that was made willingly, and enthusiastically, under the misguided belief they could have obtained more after a jury trial. This client received a significant amount of money after hard-fought mediation, and was extremely grateful at the time of the mediation.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommended

I highly recommend working with James for employment severance or termination agreements. He helped me a lot when I left a high ranking position at a well known company in Manhattan.

Posted by Josh B. | April 28, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Handled my case with care, competence and expertise.

James Hartt handled my employment case with gusto. He was a fighter when he had to be. But he as also a gentleman throughout. He is kind (a rare thing for lawyers these days) and he achieved all of my goals and met all of my expectations. I would refer friends and family to him without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2010 | Employment & Labor

very disappointed

I had a hearing with my employer, and U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity. I paid Mr. Hartt, $1,000.00. I was more prepared, than Mr. Hartt. I lost money. I would have been, to go, to the hearing by myself !! Mr. Hartt, didn't advise me, in anyway. I was 62 years old, and lost my job, because of ...my age. I was the oldest person, working for that company. I worked there, for 1 and a-half years. I did not get my job back, or any health benefits. Then, the recession started. My life has been hell, after that. I thought, I would be working, at that company, until, I became 65. I thought Also, that I had a good attorney.

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Replied last December 29, 2010

The client in question hired me for the limited purpose of representing her at an EEOC mediation ("not a hearing"). Her case was not strong at all as the employer had a legitimate performance-related reason for terminating her, completely independent of her age. At the mediation, she admitted to the wrongdoing, (a very serious issue that could have endangered the health and safety of customer) and sabotaged her own case with ranting diatribes at the mediation. Nevertheless, if I recall, the case settled. She signed the settlement agreement agreeing to the terms thereof. Nobody forced her to settle. I did my job and consider her review to be nothing short of defamatory.

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