Jon Eric Benezette

I literally just got off the phone with this guy and I can not believe the degree of apathy and disregard I was met with. Bear in mind the fact that I have never met him before and this is the first time that I have ever contacted him. As a potential first time client you would expect to be met with... more than a generous degree of welcoming care and concern and professional regard for whatever your case may be. Now granted, I had not done my homework however - the response I got to my inquiries was appalling. In a tone thick with apathy and sarcastic disregard - he carelessly grilled me over some discrepancies with my case and then - in so many words - he let me know that either he didn't want to be bothered. He blew me off, instructing me to go down to the Social Security office and apply, saying and I quote "when they turn you down give me a call." Excuse me? I thought it was the attorney's job to fight for the client - not to tell him to take a hike. I know that my case looks like a mess at first glance, to be frankly honest - however this is the first time that I had ever met this person and spoke with him and he would not even extend the professional courtesy of offering me an initial consultation so that we could discuss my case at length. I don't know - maybe he was having a bad day, as it was nearing the close of the business - however, that was no excuse for him just blowing me off. Totally unprofessional, and totally unacceptable. Recently I heard in the news that a judge of all people asked an attorney, quote "if he wanted to take it outside" and then promptly punched him in the face upon exiting the courtroom. Maybe things are getting heated and job stress is at an all time high in the legal profession, I don't know - maybe you would like to give him the benefit of the doubt, however - No I would NOT recommend this lawyer.