Mark L Hessel

I highly recommend Mark Hessel. He is more of a generalist, and so before you turn to a more specialized lawyer, you might want to try his services. He has a lot of common sense and experience, and seeks a way to resolve legal issues the least complicated way possible, and for the least expense. T...hat might turn out to be just what you need. He helped us get out of a tricky real estate situation very simply, with a strongly-worded letter, and with drafting a legal document for a relative who was in a difficult situation. And his rates were very reasonable.

I sought his help which he told me will be free consultation. Then after consultation he asked him to pay $400. stating his hourly fee is $275/hour. Then he told he cannot appear in the court. I still gave him $400 as check. Then he sent a bill for more than $1200 to pay him as he contacted my oppo...site party over phone. Also, he look into law books for every question we ask before he can tell the answer. Then he bill for the time and asking you to Pay. Strongly NOT RECOMMENDED.

Mark Hessel failed to check for signatures on every page of my parent's will that he prepared for us, which is pretty much Law School 101. The real estate lawyer we subsequently retained had to get a special ruling for us so the will could be admitted to court after my parent died a few months later.... I was very disappointed that when I contacted Mark, not only did not refund our fee, he also placed the blame on us, the clients, for not proofreading! How inappropriate and unprofessional. I've since checked with lawyer friends and they all were surprised at (1) the original lapse (2) how he handled it. I would also add that Mark is a compulsive talker though to be strictly fair he doesn't charge for all his long-winded and pointless stories. But time is money for a lot of us, not him!

Mark can be very efficient and helpful until he becomes unresponsive and lazy in critical moments. We have worked with Mark over 20 years. Most of the deals went smoothly. However, we have lost over hundred thousand dollars because Mark has neglected to do a routine task and prepare simple documents.... Once Mark realized his mistake, it was impossible to reach him for the next two months. Sadly, we have to take our business elsewhere.