Douglas P Earl

I went to him with a simple matter and it seems he forgot to file my paperwork for quite some time. I kept an even temper with him because I just wanted the job done. He cashed my check immediately but forgot about my case, once I realized this I would call him bi-weekly as a reminder. I needed or...iginal documents of divorce and he sent me 2 photo copies. Not legit for changing state paperwork. I called him 3 months later after I first asked for an original, again with an even temper. He told me he probably had the papers around the office but would have to look. I asked If I could stop by and get them in an hour, he said he wouldn't be in the office because he had to go to court. I understand that, so I said can I get them from your secretary? He continued with wish washy answers. I reminded him that the paperwork was over due and I needed it today, and I didn't understand why it was such a problem. He proceeded to tell me that I was "cruel for keeping him on the phone" because someone was on the other line and he had to be in court on time then HE HUNG UP ON ME. I was pretty upset. It was a no fault divorce, no property or money needed to be divided. It is the easiest divorce possible, and I couldn't believe that after his mistakes and all my patience that he would attempt to BELITTLE me like that. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. I hope he has a better attitude with other clients. Oh, also, my Ex called him when our paperwork was late, he hung up on him as well. Thank god this is over with, and I can move on with unnecessary hostility. I notified his secretary of his behavior, She got me the paperwork I needed with no attitude, only kindness. Thanks to her !

Attorney Earl gave many good answers initially, and responded quickly to all questions we had. However, his documentation was erratic, poorly spelled, poorly reviewed on his part. He made false promises he didn't keep, rarely defended my girlfriend from her husband's attorney's attacks, and even tr...ied to divide she and I (my girlfriend and I) on many issues...it was a horrible experience. He told us he would do numerous tasks we asked him to, but never actually did. In short, he cost us an enormous amount of money, with little return. Since my girlfriend has been in the middle of a very difficult divorce, and her ex is attempting to destroy her [financially], money has been tight...yet he didn't do all he could to ensure she had the most money necessary to live on (and was happy to run up tabs on many items, in the interim).

Went to him in 2/09 to finish a divorce and respond to a court hearing. His best work was reaching for the $1500 fee. Spent 3 months of trying to catch up with him. Then, the night before the 5/09 hearing he tells me he can't make it and will send another lawyer I never met to court with me. This guy... had no clue and I find out Earl never sent any of the documents he promised nor responded to the other lawyer. Of course, I got destroyed. Since then, repeated requests to get my original documents and $1000 of what I paid are met with next day promises that never come true. I spent a lot of money I don't have to be in a worse state than when I came to him. If you like paying money to someone who could care less about you or your problems, go to him. Otherwise, avoid this bad attorney at all costs!