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Posted by Ashley | March 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Waste of money

Christopher took our retainer and was intimidated by the opposing counsel. Consequently we were forced to retain a different lawyer to represent us.

Posted by Nicholas | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Amazing job

How can i explain he got me out from jail and he got me out the next day without his help I would not see my 3 month daughter rn and it’s 2022 I would still be in jail if it was not for him thank you so much.

Posted by John | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thanks for fair settlement

When my marriage fell apart I expected the worst. I own a small business that I started as a teenager and have ran for over 25 years and have done very well for myself financially. Unfortunately I have not always been the best with women and against my better judgement I married a younger woman that... I knew was more interested in my lifestyle than in me. Well when it ended she and her lawyer told me that would take everything. Shut down my business and take half my assets. I was devastated. My business has been my passion and not being able to bear children it is my legacy. Well to my amazement Chris was able to somehow turn my ex-wife and her money hungry lawyer into REASONABLE people and he reached an actual fair settlement that allowed me to keep ownership of my business. Chris has been a godsend and I will be forever grateful of his services. Always returned my calls. Always straight with me. Fantastic lawyer.

Posted by Marquis | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Custody

Attorney was paid to Get more time and have other party pay half. Was lead to believe he could do it for me. Sounded confident and sure. First hearing he didn't even show up. Sent someone else who had no idea what they were doing and was intimidated by the opposing counsel. Then when case was continu...ed due to poor representation, I was informed that he should've charged me more. His hiring was for him to handle the situation that one time but he didn't even show up and sent someone else. Then when I reiterated that I wanted more time and travel expenses to be split he sounded like it was the first time I ever mentioned it and said he would "try". The main reason he was hired was because he said he can have that happen. Im sure he finalized my case with the opposing counseling having the last laugh and leaving me in the same place I started. Im sorry instead of 4 weeks in the summer he got me "up to 6 consecutive weeks" in the summer. Something I could have gotten myself. Saved me a lot of money. I would not recommend him to anyone. Does not follow through on his part of the job. There are better lawyers.

Christopher Bagnato

Replied last May 17, 2019

I am sorry that this client did not feel served. It happens. No attorneys can Guarantee results, if they do it is both wrong and unethical. This client was expecting the moon and back, At first the court wanted to split 4 weeks into two 2 week visits causing him to pay twice for plane tickets during one summer. I was able to convince the court to allow 4 straight weeks this summer then up to 6 weeks the remaining future summers. I am sorry this client didn't get EVERYTHING he wanted. When clients are unreasonable and want the moon and back, no one can force a Judge to see it their way or the highway. This client received a fair result. If I could guarantee results all the time, i'd be the most power attorney in the world. All we can do is do the best and advocate for our clients. My reputation speaks for itself as a nationally regarded attorney. Be well.

Posted by Arline | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Professional Knowledgeable and Caring

Chris was thorough in explaining the process and options available to me. I was anxious about hiring an out of state attorney, I live in MA, and I would need to rely on him and trust him completely. He was available as needed. When I went to the office I was introduced to all the staff and so when I ...called from MA I knew who I was talking to. I felt like I was always a priority. The case took a year from open to close which considering the other party filed certain setbacks, they all worked to get me through it. His paralegal Theresa is an amazing asset as well. She followed through each step necessary after the court dates, gave me updates and put me at ease.

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