Peter Moselle Kaufman's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Posted by Cody | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding attorney

Peter is a very admirable and compassionate attorney in the sense that he was very understanding and Adamant in Representing me, anytime I had questions he was always a phone call or email away and very prompt on handling the whole situation and gracious enough to exhaust all resources available to ...make sure I received the fair compensation he felt I deserved. Would definitely recommend to anyone.... great lawyer, very fair and understanding

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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Strung along

Was told I had a strong case at first but he proceeded to work on other cases that I referred to him before mine. Had to forward and repeat information several times. Just to receive an email of him closing my case without a call or discussion for a reason I was promised in the beginning couldn’t hap...pen. Feel like my name was dragged through the mud for nothing.

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Peter Kaufman

Replied last March 23, 2019

One of the more frustrating aspects of being a plaintiffs' lawyer is that, often times, when a client has a good case, the recovery in that case is unable to be fully realized, not only because the defendant refuses to admit and accept liability, but also because the client/plaintiff's life circumstances make litigating unreasonable and undesirable. This was the dynamic in your case. You indeed had a meritorious defamation case against a defendant employer that involved salacious facts of certain married, C-Suite members sleeping with other married employees, and you claimed to have proof of the same. The reason lawyers ask for information to be repeated throughout the course of representation is because we want to ensure the client is telling us the truth and that their story hasn't changed. To your credit, your story didn't change; yet with each encounter I had with your former employer, I needed to reiterate those facts to them. Remember we were dealing with an employer that refused to hire outside counsel and instead opted to play "Google Lawyers" themselves. When you're dealing with morons, sometimes you have to get down on their level and give them the "dumbed-down" version, as opposed to the cogent, legal arguments lawyers normally have with each other. I fought like hell for you with your former employer for roughly one year in multiple attempts to get them to offer you a pre-litigation settlement; yet when we'd come to the point of needing to file suit in order to get them to act, you and I, collectively, decided it was unwise to do so. Within one month after your wrongful termination from your former employer, you were fortunate to have gotten another job making even more money than you had made with the defendant employer. This normally limits damages in employment cases; although your case hinged much more on defamation, which made your chances at a good recovery more favorable. When faced with the potential for a high-dollar settlement or jury verdict, some lawyers will put the monetary interest above the personal interests of the client. I am not that type of lawyer. An ethical lawyer will ALWAYS put his/her client's interests first, above all else. That is what I did for you; it is what I do for all clients. Before severing our lawyer/client relationship, you and I had several conversations about what litigation would look like, practically speaking. We would have filed suit in South Carolina, although you were/are living in another state. This would have made litigation expensive and cumbersome for you, and your current employer would have ultimately learned of the lawsuit against your former employer. You didn't want to upset the applecart, and I agreed that wasn't in your best interests. Also, based upon the very nature of your primary claim, i.e., defamation, there is a lot of information that gets to "come in," from an evidentiary standpoint, that, in most other claims, would normally be excluded. This meant an assault on your character, as well as the defendants' could have been admitted, which, again, wouldn't have been in your best interests. Perhaps most significantly, you and I discussed the impacts litigation would have had on your family. You have young children to consider, and we didn't want them to be exposed to the accusations made against their mother in a public lawsuit. Plus, pragmatically, the rigors of them dealing with you being away during the pendency of litigation would have been incredibly difficult. So you see, as to your assertion that your, "name was dragged through the mud for nothing," to the contrary. At all times when you and I weighed the pros & cons of filing suit, one of the chief considerations - for you and your family - was whether or not "dragging your name through the mud" was worth it. In the end, we agreed it wasn't, and I sent you a customary "Disengagement/Close" letter, signifying the conclusion of representation.

Posted by Marian | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Clear, Concise, Efficient and Ethical

After experiencing a troublesome situation with my former employer, I became increasingly more concerned with receiving my earned commissions and wages in a timely fashion. After deadlines were missed and agreed to terms were broken, I sought out the advice and counsel of Mr. Kaufman who came highly ...recommended by a professional mentor of mine. After meeting with Mr. Kaufman, I was informed, educated, and understood my rights in regards to my contractoral agreement and the state employment laws. He answered all of my questions throughly and was very concise and ethical, which I greatly appreciated. After deciding to move forward with Mr. Kaufman, he immediately took action the very next day. Within two weeks, he was able to solidify a favorable resolution for me and more importantly, provide me peace of mind. Hopefully I will never encounter such a problem again, however if I did, there would be no other attorney I would turn to for their help and guidance.

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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2019 | Contracts & Agreements

Very responsive, but be wary of contracts.

Mr. Kaufman was very responsive at first. His contract left me with an uneasy feeling. All I can say is just be wary. Loved his personality and enthusiasm, but the contract left me open to decisions that he alone could make. He was ranked number one in South Carolina and I rely on ratings. J...ust be careful.

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Peter Kaufman

Replied last January 01, 2019

Thank you for your review, specifically your acknowledgment as to my responsiveness, an attribute which all of my clients speak to. So that readers of this forum are fully informed, it's imperative to point out that you were the classic "lawyer shopper," who wanted to engage in excessive back-and-forth regarding contractual terms, and even proposed having other lawyers look at those terms. Lawyer shoppers always give us pause. Moreover, a prospective client who professes to have, "done Google research and 'knows' their case is worth 'hundreds of millions of dollars'," is also cause for alarm. I hope things worked out for you.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2018 | Employment & Labor

Helpful & Knowledgable

We contacted Peter about an employment situation we were facing. He was very informative and honest with us about our options to correct this situation. He calmed us down and explained clearly how he could handle and improve our situation. We were very grateful for his input and knowledge. Unlike oth...er lawyers, we contacted, he was willing to listen to us and consult us. We have not decided, as of this time, how we will proceed, but when we do, Peter will represent us, if needed.

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Shannon McGrath

Unknown lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter and I have worked together on several cases. He is compassionate and goes above and beyond to represent his clients. He truly cares about his clients and often stays in touch with them long after his representation has ended. I would recommend Peter for any employment or personal injury case without hesitation."

Robert Sansbury

Personal injury lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Peter is an accomplished trial attorney and a worthy, yet collegial adversary. I have tried and case with Peter and he was a zealous advocate for his client throughout the proceedings. I would recommend friends and family members to Peter as an attorney."