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Posted by Jackie M | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wish I didn't hire him -- research him! call florida bar! read all articles on him!

Rakusin delayed my case, delayed filing motions, cost me a fortune, his office ledger for my case WASN'T EVEN DONE and there was no accountability whatsoever. He overcharged me so much and pled guilty to it in the Florida bar case. I had proof he was double charging not only ME, but his other c...lients for deposition transcripts... just stay away!!! Research his name on google! Call the Florida Bar! Ask around!!!! and I think it's so funny how his "5 star" reviews don't post their real names of their "real cases" -- I'm still dealing with the mess Stephen Rakusin did to me from "representing" me.... worst decision ever! Jackie

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Lawyer

Mr. Rakusin was very helpful on my family law case as well as a real estate construction issues that came up. He is professional, honest and a real advocate for me. He stood by me and my family's best interest and we are very happy with the outcome. I will always use him as my representative.

Posted by Doug | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

helped me with my brother

He was very amazing and helpful in dealing with my brother who was baker acted . He told me several ways to hep my brother Joel out . I was under lots of stress so making decisions was hard . Thank you Stephen and your firm Doug

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Best probate litigator

We had a probate problem that dragged on with another attorney. Stephen Rakusin was recommended to us and he was the best attorney we have ever had. He took our case and had it all settled in a few months. We consider him our only attorney

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

I wouldn't recommend him to an enemy.

The worst decision if my life was hiring Stephen Rakusin to represent me. THE WORST!!!! He should have just represented the other party in the case. If you are using him now, go over all your billing records very closely! Make calls to all vendors to verify costs. Any questions, call the ...Florida Bar and they can further assist you if you're having problems and they can direct you on what to do. If you're thinking about hiring him, don't. But you can search the Florida Bar's website for past discipline history, and the Florida Supreme Court website as him as a party, not as a lawyer. It's all public record. Search all the local counties where he's sued his own clients that he's "represented." Search his name and read the articles on the cases that he was the lawyer in. You'll see for yourself. I wish someone had given me the same advice. Good luck.

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