Shea Ann Fugate

This review is written with a heavy heart and a deep sense of betrayal. In mid-2021, facing debilitating circumstances, I filed for Social Security disability. I was vulnerable, desperate for help, and I placed my trust in attorney Shay Fugate on June 3rd, 2022. Initially, we connected over a share...d love of Elvis Presley, and I dared to hope for a positive outcome. That hope was quickly dashed. Just a month later, on July 1st, 2022, I received my denial, No surprise there, many are denied on the first attempt. What was shocking was discovering Shay Fugate did not know this and missed the critical deadline to file an appeal. Ms. Fugate's inaction, in contrast, felt like a slap in the face. What followed was a disturbing pattern of neglect, compounded by Shay Fugate's knack for instilling false hope. She has a talent for telling you exactly what you want to hear, leading you along a path of empty promises. My calls and emails would vanish into a void, only acknowledged when I followed up with a call to her team, who would then miraculously "find" my email while I was on the phone. This happened repeatedly. Feeling like a burden, I reluctantly backed off, trusting that my case was a priority, as Ms. Fugate had assured me I was "top of her list." Two agonizing years crawled by. Two years where I lived in limbo, my future hanging in the balance, sustained only by the false hope Shay Fugate so readily provided. Then came the devastating blow: a recent call revealed that in those two years, Shay Fugate had not filed a SINGLE document on my behalf. Two years of my life, lost due to sheer negligence and a carefully constructed facade of empty promises. This isn't just about a missed deadline or unanswered emails. It's about a fundamental breach of trust, a careless disregard for a client's well-being, fueled by the insidious nature of false hope. It's about the profound impact that inaction and deceit can have on a person's life. If you're seeking a disability attorney who will fight for you, who will be responsive and proactive, I implore you to look elsewhere. My experience with Shay Fugate has been nothing short of a nightmare, a stark reminder that even an initial connection over a shared interest does not equate to competence or care. Learn from my misfortune and seek representation that truly values your future.

What a blessing to have found Ms Fugate through AVVO. She is a truly caring attorney who has empathy and wants actual justice for her clients. Currently we have only just had a consultation but shall our needs escalate, or we have other legal matters to handle that are under her umbrella of expertise..., we will certainly be retaining her. She was so generous with her time, knowledge and advice regarding our issues with SSI. This is an attorney with heart and you will be very lucky to have her on your side. Look no further, this is your champion.