D Scott McLane

I think law is like medicine: both and art and a science. Mr. McLane is knowledgeable about real estate law. What I think is lacking is on the personal side. I believe it is important to keep your clients in the loop at all times and occasionally take the time to reassure them and allay their fear...s. This is not their world and being involved in a law suit is very frightening and Mr. McLane's attitude was very cavalier. It is awful to be left feeling like your lawyer does not care about your situation and that he is not your advocate. I also feel like Mr. McLane nickels and dimes his clients in his billing. For example I called his office to make an appointment with his assistant to see Mr. McLane. Mr. McLane got on the phone and said" we really don't need to meet at this time." " If you want to come in fine be there is nothing to discuss at this time." I received a bill for 1/10 hour or $25.00 for that interchange. I think that is excessive. After deposing the plaintiff for many hours we finished up. This was a new experience for us and we wanted to get some sense on how Mr. McLane thought it went. Where were strong points made, where could we have done better, did he accomplish what he set out to do etc. But Mr. McLane was literally backing away from us towards the stairs as we were trying to ask questions and get some reassurance if you will. Mr. McLane couldn't wait to leave. After he took off, we looked at each other and said, what just happened? It was very disconcerting and rattled our confidence in this attorney. Unfortunately, we were too far into this case to make a change and quite frankly, I just couldn't afford it either. I think Mr. McLane should stick to real estate contract and transaction law because landlord tenant disputes are not his forte. It is too personal and emotional and if you cannot extend simple human kindness to your clients then stay away from this type law.