Name: Scott M. Behren
Address: 1930 N. Commerce Parkway Suite 4, Weston, FL, 33326, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 200-300 per hour
Rating: 4.9

Scott M. Behren's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

123 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allys | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Unprofessional and Poor Service.

I hired Mr. Behren to appeal my case. Mr. Behren charged me $5,000.00 for the appeal. Instead, Mr. Behren prepared a mediation, for which he never prepared me, Mr. Behren filed an unopposed motion for an extension of time because he knew about the mediation, but the reason of the extension was a “wor...kload” on his side, a few days after he filed this motion he notified me about the mediation that was scheduled a month ago, in the mediation he was working in his laptop doing “other stuff”. The mediation was a nightmare, during 4 hours I told Mr. Behren I did not want to sign any agreement and that we should go ahead with the appeal. I was under a lot of pressure from Mr. Behren that I signed an agreement for the claims in the appeal. After I hired him I mentioned some potential claims that I would need his help with after the appeal, weeks after I signed the mediation agreement he sent me an email stating the mediation agreement included all potential claims, since I refused to accept this statement Mr. Behren advised the other party (defendant) to file a motion against me, which the other party did, now I’m dealing with this mess thanks to Scott Behren. Scott Behren is unprofessional and dishonest. I do not recommend Scott Behren to anyone.

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Scott Behren

Replied last December 05, 2019

Based upon Florida Bar Rules of Ethics I can't respond in detail to these allegations, but contend that they are not accurate.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

VERY DISSATISFIED

Scott was hired on a contingency basis to handle my discrimination case.I went to him for hope and justice.I TRUSTED him but he FAILED me.I opened up to Scott about something VERY SENSITIVE regarding my personal life which I have never mentioned to anyone,not even my own MOTHER.Scott. didn't show the... ability to care or even asked me how I feel throughout the course of our business arrangement.We never had a client to lawyer conversation which i found very unprofessional and not normal.I will text Scott because I had questions about my case.He didnt text back.I will then call and leave a msg.Scott then txt me back like he has an attitude with me..saying "what do I have to talk to him about"'you have my case what else....At that point I knew he wasnt the attorney for me but I stuck it out thinking my third attorney will be my charm.A month before trail in mediation Scott said I would have to come up with hundred and thousands of dollars to perpare for trail.I looked to him and said this was agreed on a contingency and he said thats for his time only.If Scott would have told me that I would have to come up with that type of money in the beginning I would not even wasted my time nor his because I do not have disposable income....really come up with that type of money a month before trail,seemed like a joke.At,that point I had settle for a disappointing figure.I knew in my heart if my case would have went to trail i would have gotten a reasonable verdict.Also,in mediation Scott said theirs nothing for punitive damages.If thats the case why the defendant try to strike it and Judge denied it! I lost a decent amount of money because Scott failed to fight for me for whatever personal reason.He did not handle my case properly nor took it serious.Scott and the Defendant chatted like buddies.He never chatted with me....sounds like they had a relationship.Also,I was sitting waiting for Scott for mediation.He walked in the room and said Happy New Year to the Defendant and not me....very rude and I'm your client.I wanted to say something but I humbled myself and remained professional. Finally, when I picked up check it was taped to his door.WOW,I was brushed off.No hand shake, or saying good luck with yourself....Scott was nasty to me.Karma is real and I didnt deserve to be treated like I was non existent or my rights werent violated.I hope his son doesnt have to endure discrimination and go threw severe pain as I did and maybe Scott wouldnt get the opportunity to defend his own son because his life will be in someone else hands.Karma doesnt care about degrees or how much money you have!!!Moreover,you NEVER mistreat anyone children because someone will do yours the same way!

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Scott Behren

Replied last February 23, 2017

As can be seen from my other reviews I take great pride in doing a good job for my clients. Unfortunately, there are some people who have such unrealistic expectations that nothing will ever make them happy. First clue in this person's review is that I was his THIRD ATTORNEY (of course he did not tell me that or maybe that would have given me a clue about him). I aggressively litigated this case for him for almost a year in court. The problem with his case was that he had very small damages and would refuse to listen to anyone who told him that his case was not worth as much as he thought it was. At mediation I obtained a very nice settlement for him, despite that he had hardly any damages. I told him he could go to trial but it would costs him thousands of dollars in court costs and contrary to his review my fee agreement with every client provides they must pay court costs, the contingency means I am giving my time for free, not advancing court cost for clients who have unreasonable expectations. Finally, as to him getting his check, most of my clients have it mailed to them. He wanted his check in person, and I was not available to meet with him that day so I left it for him to pick up. He did not tell me he wanted to meet with me or shake my hand. Frankly, most of my clients just want to get their checks with as little delay as possible. I also had no personal relationship with the lawyer on the other side, had never even met him before this particular case.

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Darrin Phillips

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Robert Dulberg

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is a skilled practitioner with many talents in a range of legal subjects. He is a hard worker who cares about clients and gets results."

Dana Gallup

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Scott. He is among the most knowledgeable and experienced labor and employment attorneys in South Florida."

Richard Sierra

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott was opposing counsel in a business matter a few year ago. He is a highly competent attorney and very professional. I highly recommend him."

Evan Ostfeld

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer as have worked with Scott on many cases together. Clients and I have been extremely satisfied! He works hard and gets results. On the top of his game."

Peter Shapiro

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Jonas Jacobson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Behren did good work for a mutual client. I endorse him."

Alan Danz

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very diligent and knowledgeable."

Stephen Ferber

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Glassman

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"While I do not work in the same field as Mr. Behren, I have referred a number of matters to him. As a referring attorney, I have been very satisfied with his results."