Elizabeth Carlene Dantism

Liz was hired for a few thousand dollars for a child custody and contempt case. It's been almost a year and still have not been to court or one document filed. Took weeks and weeks of calling and emailing in order to get the 1st draft of the documents that were filled with errors. Took a couple wee...ks after that to get the "final" documents. This should have already been filed and went to court. She didn't have a problem taking the money fast but ever since she has been paid, it's a struggle to get her to do anything she is supposed to do. What other option does one have after you've paid her all that money? Can't even go hire another attorney and this is my one shot because how can I come up with that kind of money again? After reading all the other reviews (and the good reviews seem like they are "bought" or done by associates of hers), she should not be allowed to practice law. Get your life together and do what you're paid to do.

Going through a custody battle has to be one of the hardest things a parent could go through. Although, Liz did file my paperwork I expressed numerous times I wasn’t comfortable with signing the custody agreement. I just wasn’t confident my needs were being addressed. After stating this the response ...was what else do you want me to do, this is a good agreement, this is reasonable and I feel he’s being fair. To work with a lawyer you want to feel they’re on your side just not collecting a check. I was often asked for last min conversation around 5pm and if I didn’t respond quickly I was told it’s late can we discuss this tomorrow. A very unpleasant way to end a Friday or any day when your going through a court case and unprofessional. I wish I stood up for myself more because I honestly feel my lawyer was more friendly and respectful of the other party than me. The paperwork was signed and they were phone numbers that should have been provided or emails. Medical was listed in my agreement but Liz did not go over this info or provide information on what the other parent was responsible to pay. These things should’ve been clear and mapped out. Long story short after the paperwork was signed the other parent did his part as far as visitation goes but nothing else was followed. This left me going back and fourth with his lawyer asking what should be paid and of course his lawyer could care less about him following his part because why would she. She’s not my lawyer. I was unsatisfied with everything and when I reached out to Liz. I was told I fought for you what else did you want me to do? I clearly stated everything that made me nervous to sign the agreement is what I’m experiencing now. The other parent signed the agreement but only follows areas they want to. I explained a follow up conversation on what to expect next would be nice or if the order isn’t followed how should I move forward. I also asked what if I wanted to use you as my lawyer again? Needless to say she never responded.

There is nothing this lady did right. After wasting thousands I eventually fired her and represented myself getting the results I needed soon after. She was never prepared she was hard to get in touch with she never filed any paperwork on time and had an excuse as to why. I practically had to beg her... to do her job, a child custody case that could have easily been resolved got pushed back for months and months simply because of her lack of caring and never filing motions in a timely manner. I stuck around as long as I did because I had already paid her unfortunately but please save your money and protect your sanity. She made an already traumatizing experience ten times harder because she is who I paid for assistance and every hearing it felt as if she didn’t even know what client she was representing or what matter she was presenting on. Reminded me of when I used to study for a test the day before the test. She also showed up for hearings as if she had just woken up. Everything about her was unprofessional from her appearance to the way she handled my case. You are better off representing yourself than hiring her, which is what I did in the end and immediately got the results WE were aiming for at the start of the case simply by putting in the effort and speaking and countering to the judge instead of just letting what the opposing party said fly to get the hearing over with. Very disappointing attorney. I would rate zero stars if I could.