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Posted by Michael | May 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unprofessional

This firm took my case and did minimal work to then quit the case in the middle of litigation placing the outcome of my case at risk. J. Anukem & Associates then placed a judgment on the case they quit and took me to court for the balance of legal fees before the case was resolved. I believe these ac...tions were retaliatory for me reporting their activities to the Maryland Bar Association. As such I would not be willing to recommend this firm to anyone seeking legal counsel.

Jennifer Anukem

Replied last May 09, 2019

Thanks for expressing your concern. Unfortunately, in your case, the retainer agreement signed stated specific payment terms which were not complied with. Your complaint filed with the Maryland State Bar was dismissed and thereafter, we asked that you pay the outstanding balance owed on your case. When you failed to do so, we were left with no choice but to pursue this matter in court where we were awarded a judgement for the entire outstanding balance of your legal fees. It is important that clients keep their word and comply with the retainer agreement signed at the beginning of representation because the attorneys at our firm always strive to meet the highest standards to provide excellent legal representation. That is the reason we have received several awards and accolades from the National Association of Family Law Attorneys, SuperLawyers and other reputable organizations. We are happy to provide representation to clients who we can trust to comply with the terms of their retainer agreement because our clients can certainly trust us to provide excellent legal representation once we accept their case.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional service with compassion

Jennifer was great in communicating along the way, even while I was across country in the final stages of my case. This was the most difficult point in my life and she was patient and supplied me with all the ins and outs for me to make an informed decision.

Posted by Glenn | October 31, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Client

I believe her ability to communicate with clients and the jury stems from the fact that she thinks like a person sitting in the jury box or in the judges seat...on a level that is so understandable, so straightforward and so credible. Whenever I have consultation with her on a case I know the case wi...ll be handled well and I will receive the best representation possible.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not hire this attorney

Looked at the reviews on Avvo. I don't know where or how she got five stars. Wanted to give 0 but that was not an option. She is personable and pleasant. However, she is ineffective, tells you what you want to hear. Charges a lot of money and I do mean a lot for not much work. Nothing gets done... unless you push it and strategy changes in mid stream. She is hard to reach by phone and does not call back within a reasonable amount of time and you may have to make several calls to reach her. Of course, the standard reply is she is in court.. Her preparation for court was inadequate. She was not prepared for cross examination. The same information was given to her over and over again and iher reaction was like she was hearing it for the first time. Save yourself time, money and aggravation and get another attorney. You will be glad you did. Trust me on this.

Jennifer Anukem

Replied last October 22, 2018

We are surprised to have received a review like this as we go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction with each case. Ms. Anukem was rated one of the top 10 family law attorneys in the state of Maryland by the national family lawyers association, she was nominated as a rising star and she has hundreds of clients who are extremely satisfied with her services. She studied at George Washington Law (one of the top 20 law schools in the country) and she chose to concentrate on family law because it gives her the opportunity to truly help people. We would like to resolve any concerns you may have. Please contact our office as soon as practicable to discuss your case and next steps which can be taken to ensure your satisfaction. Your review is so different from the sentiments of other clients that we want to understand where they are coming from and how we can resolve your concerns. We can be reached at 301-500-0462 or counsel@janukemlaw.com. We hope to hear from you soon.

Posted by William | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ms. Anukem is Brillant

There is a great deal I could write in describing the absolute genius of Jennifer Anukem and her firm. The bottom-line which I cannot over emphasize is Ms. Anukem is absolutely transparent and a complete legal master. From the first conversation I had with Ms. Anukem through a painstaking trial, Ms.... Anukem has been consistent in presenting me with all possible outcomes. Her recommendations are based on wisdom and foresight. Ms. Anukem was not hasty to take my case before a Judge, not because I had a weak case, but because she genuinely desires the best results without unnecessary court actions. In fact, she provided me with very wise advice to reach my desired outcome when I originally contacted her in 2015. Her intelligent advice was focused on reaching my goal without the depressing challenge of going to court and facing the economic burden that comes with it. Sadly, that wise approach was not successful due to the complexity of my situation. I found myself being pulled before a Judge. However, I had and continue to have full trust in Jennifer Anukem. She is patient, compassionate, firm in her counsel and above all else a true genius of the law. The nature of my case is extremely personal and has had multiple layers of complexity. Despite the ups-and-downs, Ms. Anukem has provided an unbreakable defense which in-turn has given me peace-of-mind and resulted in victory in the courtroom. If you are faced with a serious matter and need the counsel of a dedicated professional, even for simple consultation services, I highly recommend Jennifer Anukem, she is one-of-a-kind!

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