Posted by Tammy | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring and honest attorney

Working with this lawyer helped me through a very difficult time. She truly cared about my situation. In the beginning she explained the process thoroughly and honestly. Throughout the court proceedings she was knowledgeable and there for me, always having my back. Communication was open and direct a...lways calling me back right away and defending me against the lies and slander that were thrown at me from the opposing party. This attorney has been a life saver, even after the divorce some things came up and she was quick to let me know about it and help me through it. Read less

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Posted by Steven | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Family Law Attorney

I wanted the best and that’s what I got with Leslie Haswell. She is honest, direct, and knows her stuff! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a family lawyer with presence who gets the job done. I feel that with Leslie as my attorney, I received excellent legal representation. Her professiona...lism is remarkable, along with her knowledge and execution of the law. It didn't take me long to realize her deep knowledge of Family Law with over 35+ years of experience. With this being, not only a very difficult situation, it was also an extremely sensitive and emotional time in my life and Leslie handled this case with what I would consider perfection in every aspect. I feel that when people are faced with the fear of the unknown and are then given a sense of peace throughout this unfamiliar legal process, then they have found the correct legal representation. I guarantee that's what you will get if you choose Leslie Haswell to represent you. - A satisfied divorce client

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Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2013 | Family

Wonderful, compassionate representation

Mrs. Haswell is thoughtful, compassionate, and knowledgeable in many aspects of family law. She did an amazing job representing us in family court. She is thorough and informed when it comes to current case law, and was very honest and up front from our first phone call.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Unprofessional, unorganized, disrespectful

I would particularly caution victims of domestic violence to make sure you choose an attorney who will be safe for you. My experience was the opposite of her website's description. She filed a document on my behalf without even telling me beforehand that it would be filed (the paralegal, Leigh An...n, later said the deadline came and they didn't have time to reach out to me - they didn't have 5 minutes to email me?). She sent me copies of the same document multiple times. I had to beg the few times I wanted to consult with Leslie before filing important parts of my case. She communicated with my husband's attorney (the opposing counsel) while leaving me in the dark. When I pointed out that she was treating me disrespectfully she quit, which saved me having to fire her. Although she still didn't file all of the withdrawal paperwork for weeks (my new attorney had to prod her). It then took 6 weeks to get my retainer back, which was like pulling teeth (while she and her paralegal gave me the runaround). Her paralegal regularly pointed out how busy Ms. Haswell was with other clients. She was often "in depositions all day tomorrow" and therefore unavailable. I had to advocate for myself with the person I had hired to advocate for me - all while going through the trauma of divorce. Particular points from her website where my experience was the opposite: "We will do the things we say we will do. This means we are honest about the timing of events and following through on our actions." "We will inform you at all times. The process can be confusing. We’ll let you know what is going on at all times, and what steps need to be taken and when."

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We're sorry you had a bad experience with our firm. This matter does not sound familiar, and we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

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At Leslie Smith Haswell, P.A., you will find a Gainesville family law attorney who listens. You will get our undivided attention. Attorney Haswell will be able to evaluate your situation and offer you legal advice to protect your interests.

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