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Jo Ann Dejournette

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Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Yadkinville, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

PO Box 639, Yadkinville, NC

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Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1996

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

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Law Offices of Jo Ann Dejournette

PO Box 639, Yadkinville, NC, 27055

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Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helped me when I needed it the most

Ms. deJournette was a big help to me while I was going through the roughest time of my life. She always took time to explain things, rather than just do something first and tell me about it later. She negotiated part of my settlement but we ended up in a hearing for the rest. She excelled at both.... I am very satisfied, thankful, and would recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate help.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2011 | Litigation

Do not waste your time or money

Employed this lawyer for 1.5 yrs. and she did not do one thing to help me but take my money. She even sent word with one days notice that i needed all info and to be in court the next day.. After i arrived and sat and waited for over an hour she informed me she made a mistake that i did not need to... be there. So i wasted a days pay and she gained more money. I have never felt so helpless. She could not even get our case to be heard in over a year. But after i was fed up with paying her money and not getting anything in return i decided to let her go as my lawyer. Then astonished I got a letter stating she had a court appearance within a week to get herself withdrawn from the case. Amazing she could not do anyting to help me or get the case heard and then in one day she can get herself removed and a court date. What an absolute waste of my time and money.. All the while my ex. laughing knowing i was stuck with a lawyer who was doing nothing to help me.. A big loss in my case and a big loss in my pocket to this lawyer who did absolutely nothing. Keep in mind she will talk a good game at first but dont waste your money..

Jo Dejournette

Replied last June 02, 2011

This client's case was based in equitable distribution, for which we, as attorneys, are NOT allowed to schedule by local rule. Scheduling is controlled by the trial court administrator, and I have no control over the timing of the scheduling. Regrettably, equitable distribution cases are slow to be scheduled, and a year's wait for hearing is not uncommon. As for the allegation that I wasted this client's time by calling her to court on a day's notice, I can confirm that she was notified well in advance by mail as quickly as my office was notified, and that we confirmed the court appearance by phone the day before. Her case was not reached on the calendar, and I, by policy, send my clients home if I know that their case will NOT be reached out of respect for their schedules. While mix-ups do occur, I am particularly careful not to waste a client's time or money; however, much of the "dance of the lawsuit," as I tend to call the legal process, is beyond my control. I cannot speak to the allegation that her "ex" was laughing at her.

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Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Reprimand issued in NC, 2017

updated on 10/04/2017

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Work Experience

2007 - Present

Associate, Shore Law Firm PLLC

Education

1996

Campbell University

Juris Doctor

1987

St Andrews Presbyterian College

B.A.

Languages

English

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