Richard V. Ellis

I hired Mr. Ellis’s office a year ago to initiate a bankruptcy process. He demonstrated a strong understanding of Chapter 7 and provided me with truly professional services. His office communicated with me at each step of the process and supported me throughout this challenging decision. I highly rec...ommend him for this process.

My bankruptcy case was handled very professionally and pleasantly. It was expedited efficiently with one exception: at the last minute, a few days before my "court" hearing there was paperwork and documentation I needed to scramble to put together--things that, in my humble opinion, should have been ...requested along with all the other documentation weeks earlier. Other than that, Richard and his son, Brian, treated me courteously, knowledgeably, and professionally and the case was resolved satisfactorily.

My wife and i had a long road to get our BK done because of our previous failed Business. The courts gave us a hard time, but Mr Ellis and his Legal Assistant Carey fought for us. We didn't have to pay the courts any EXTRA. It may take some time, but the outcome will be in your favor the right wa...y. Very professional and by the book.

In 2011 Ellis represented me in a bankruptcy case without incident. Even though he, himself was absent from the courtroom the case was resolved favorably. Two years later I retained him to represent me when foreclosure proceedings were filed against me. I was able to work with the bank and together w...e modified my loan, thereby closing my foreclosure case before much of anything happened. Ellis filed one motion in the entire case before it was resolved. I contacted him asking for a detail account of the expenses he incurred on my behalf and a partial refund of my retainer which was not used. I have been leaving voice mails, emails, and sending letters for over 6 months now, and he hasn't had the decency to respond even once. Not even enough consideration to explain to me what charges he incurred or to explain why he is not refunding any of my retainer. His refusal to respond indicates his guilt, for if he is in the right, an explanation or return call is a reasonable request.

Worst lawyer I have ever dealt with. Neither he nor his staff answers or returns phone calls for months on end. Be prepared to shuffle back and forth to his office to obtain any written information, as he will not spring for a stamp. Do not leave any important documents with him, as he lost mine. Mr.... Ellis has very limited knowledge of bankruptcy laws. Once he takes your money, you will never hear from him again. Do not have any expectation that he will represent you in court. I had a "stranger" to represent me, who knew nothing about my case and showed up late.