Douglas P Earl

I hired Douglas Earl a year ago for multiple cases I had, I paid him $8,000 CASH total. To start off, he missed deadline on paperwork that needed to be filed before court and when I asked him why he said “it went over his head”. When I asked him why it wasn’t done he told me he “didn’t feel like spen...ding his Sunday arguing” and hung up on me not once but twice! Which is extremely unprofessional. With the same case, he also never filed additional paperwork “yet” because it “takes a lot of time”. When I asked him what he has done for me and my family he couldn’t even give me an answer! That’s because he did absolutely nothing! Anytime I had a question he would become very defensive and rude. Not to mention, he has me fill out and go to the courthouse MYSELF for any paperwork that had to be done. On another case, I had to personally call Doug myself to let him know what the outcome of the case was because it wasn’t from his help but all of the work I did! He was supposed to get video surveillance but failed to do so. I also hired him again to file other paperwork which he put through that was denied because of having an open case which he knew about and knew it would get denied but took $3,000 to file ONE piece of paperwork anyway knowing what would happen. I have given Doug multiple chances only for him to continuously let not only me but my family down. He refused to give me my money back even after he did NOT provide me the services I paid him for. When I went to his office he said I should be “ashamed” of myself for the way I spoke to him. I would absolutely not recommend Doug as a lawyer to anyone! He is the absolute WORST LAWYER I HAVE EVER MET IN MY LIFE!! A COMPLETE SCAM!

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 !

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!