Patrick J Cremeens

This anonymous review has been identified as coming from former clients that my law firm represented over a year ago. One of anonymous is a paralegal at a law firm and knows the effect a bad review can have on a lawyer. The review contains many untruths. Anonymous’s case was not passed off. Anonymous was not advised that anonymous had a “slam dunk” or guaranteed any range of expected results. Anonymous was not scheduled for calls that never took place. The lawyer that anonymous only refers to as “his wife” is Jeanne Cremeens, Esq., who is an attorney with my firm and yes, who also happens to be my wife. Jeanne worked with anonymous on the case without complaint for several months. Jeanne was not late to mediation. I cannot comment on anonymous’s statements about communications at mediation, which are confidential. Anonymous settled their case knowingly and with full advice of counsel. Anonymous did not express any dissatisfaction with Jeanne and me until after anonymous received the firm’s final billing invoice. About 3 weeks after receiving the bill, anonymous sent Jeanne and me a letter with several complaints similar to this review, many of which were untrue. I promptly addressed their complaints in an email and a telephone call with anonymous, Jeanne, and me. All questions were answered and issues resolved. Anonymous expressed gratitude for our efforts on their behalf. The case was then closed. I did not hear again from anonymous until this review, over a year after that last phone call. This review is not indicative of my abilities as a lawyer. Same goes for Jeanne. Jeanne and I provide competent legal representation to our firm’s clients, and have been doing so for over 28 years combined. Finally, I do not condone the sexist tone of anonymous’s review. Jeanne is much more that somebody’s wife. Jeanne is a well-respected professional. Jeanne has been practicing law just as long as I have. Jeanne has just as much or more trial experience than I do. Jeanne has more mediation experience than I do. Regardless of differences, Jeanne should be addressed in a professional manner with the respect she deserves, especially coming from another professional in the legal community.

Dear Anonymous, I am very sorry to read these comments and your perception of the firm. You are welcome to call the office at your very earliest convenience to speak with me personally & your attorney to address your concerns.