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Rex Barron Abernathy

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Summerville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Insurance

9982 Commerce St, Po Box 309, Summerville, GA

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Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

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Rex B Abernathy Law Firm

9982 Commerce St, Po Box 309, Summerville, GA, 30747-1318

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2.5 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Liar,Liar

Hired him through his associates. It was and still is an act of congress to get him or anyone to return calls, texts, emails. I had to do the majority of the work. Never until the last day did he even have contact with the defendant. Was going to sell him out until I went off. Said he made a deal. ...Well he nor the others didn’t have the authority to promise what he told. It was a lie I can prove it. He even filled out the questionnaire for the defendant so he could hurry and leave. The defendant was not aware of this nor I. The defendant has TBI issues. He really didn’t understand it all. But agreed per the attorney. The attorney never sought other options even after I told him to. Afterwards he said he always keeps up with his clients after the fact. WRONG! There is so much more I could say but I’m wore out right now because I’M fighting for the person that was lied to and done wrong. MR. REX is ALL ABOUT THAT MONEY. I’ve learned my lesson with him.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Paid $5,000 and six months later no communication!

I am writing this review on Rex B. Abernathy, an attorney with Cook & Connelly located at 9899 Commerce Street, Summerville, Georgia 30747. This review is based on factual information, which Mr. Abernathy was informed would be conducted if communication was not held with this client by May 13, 2013.... This review is written on May 15, 2013 as I extended Rex Abernathy the professional courtesy of two additional days. In October 2013 I started conducting interviews for an attorney to represent someone for a parole violation. I interviewed numerous attorneys and decided to secure the services of Mr. Abernathy who initially returned phone calls and made himself available prior to receiving any money. Initially, Mr. Abernathy informed me that he would charge a one-time fee of $3,000 but afterwards changed that amount to $5,000, which I agreed to pay. Mr. Abernathy was paid in full the amount of $5,000 during the first week of December 2013. Once payment was received, Mr. Abernathy failed to communicate with his client or me in any form whatsoever other than a two text messages stating he would call on a certain date, which he never fulfilled the last being on May 13, 2013. Since December 2013, there had been 9 messages left at his office (which one was returned by text message informing me not to harass his office staff), 3 facsimiles sent, and over 50 text messages requesting communication. As of the date of this review, Mr. Abernathy has yet to respond fulfill his obligation of communicating with his client. It has been almost six months and Rex Abernathy has failed to communicate with his client by in person visit, phone conference or US Mail and has failed to reach out to me in any form of substance. I have secured the services of many attorneys for business ligation, family law, real estate, and criminal defense that span over 25 years and in the excess of a million dollars in fees. I understand the need in legal matters to be patience and understanding to receive the best outcome. However, after paying an attorney $5,000 and not receiving any form of communication should be a red flag for anyone looking to be represented in a professional manner. I am sharing my experience with this law firm and attorney and you could receive a different outcome if you hire Rex Abernathy. However, I would strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to prevent having the same experience I have had over the past six months.

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