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I have six children ranging in age from 14 to 32. I have one grandbaby. I practice law full time with my husband. Our law practice is in the areas of bankruptcy, social security disability, domestic law (divorce, child custody), criminal and general practice, wills and deeds, unlawful detainers, incorporations and so forth. My motto and my goal in life is to make someone else's life easier every day.
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Acquired: 1989
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 1989
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PO Box 170767, 1301 East Lake Blvd., Birmingham, AL, 35217-0767
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Posted by DFB | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
SLOTHFUL/NOT HONEST
I hired her to handle business for me. When the court date came around she didn't show up. She sent her husband and didn't let me know. I also paid her $2500 dollars up front and she was reimbursed by the courts on our behalf and she has not returned my money back to me. She want return my emails...
No good deed goes unpunished and in this case four things were done for her for free and she's mad about all of them. First she had two court cases going on at the same time. We were only hired to attend one court for her, but we talked about it and decided to go to the other court for free, as it was only one appearance, and we did not want any problems with our case we were handling for her. Good deed 1 Terry even waited that day and picked up an order for her that was ready on our other case. We could have just let the court mail it. Good deed 2 The court date Terry attended for free, she's upset I did not come free. Sigh. Good deed 1. None of what she says is accurate or true other than she did pay us up front. Her legal services were performed efficiently, adequately, timely and fully. There was no continuance and she got her final order on time and got it the day of court as we had all the paperwork ready for the order to be issued that same day. After we began the legal work, unexpectedly, another entity agreed to reimburse our fees. To this day we are still waiting on that alleged reimbursement. She has been advised if and when it comes she will be reimbursed but not until then. I am sorry she is unhappy at the speed with which we are getting reimbursed. Reimbursing her and applying for funds for her was also something we agreed to do, but did not charge her for and could have. Good deed 4. On their website, the guide rules for this reimbursement are that there is a year to apply for this fee, so I assume paying it promptly by them is not expected. I assume she has signed the paperwork and sent it to them as that was the last step and I have no control over whether she sent it in or not as she did not want to come to our offices and sign it, so it was sent to her. Also it it not true that I did not show up to court. I attended the only court date I was paid to go to. We also graciously agreed to reduce our fee to what that entity would pay and reimburse. Good deed 3 I can't make them pay us any quicker than what we have submitted. When we are paid back, if we are, then of course we will send her the money back minus expenses and costs of court of course. This is to her good fortune that someone else has agreed to pay for our services. I have paperwork and documentation to prove what I say. Also she or her husband was either texted, emailed, or a message was left that Terry would be attending court (the free court) for them. As a side note, she did not ask us for any of the good deeds she is now griping about. We just did them as that is what we are in business for is to help people. She has been emailed and or phoned or texted at all times during her case immediately, as appropriate. Her gripe is to calls after the case is over while we are waiting on reimbursement. I have told her when the money comes in I will immediately advise her. I will not continually answer calls or texts about money I have no control over, as she has been advised of the fact that we are waiting on this money to be paid to us and that when reimbursed we will immediately call, text or email her. Since the case was closed, I have regularly, probably weekly responded that the money is not here yet.
Posted by Frank | October 31, 2012
Client
I have been using Lois as a lawyer for many years. She is outstanding. Despite the fact that she is very busy, as all good lawyers are, she (and Terry) have handled all matters I have entrusted to her on time, under budget, and with great results. All in all, she is great.
Posted by Amy | October 31, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very helpful
Mrs. Carlisle was very helpful to me and my son on a couple of different occasions. She explained our options and was very supportive in the choices we made. She was present at any court ordered appearances and pleasant and helpful to us at a time when knowledge of the law was crucial to a benefici...
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with her in suing Creditors within Chapter 13 bankruptcy who had abused the borrowers, recovering the maximum $$ for the Client, plus attorney fees for Lois and me."
"I endorse this lawyer. Truly exceptional and professional attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal field for providing high quality representation and results for her clients!"
"I endorse Lois without hesitation. She is one of the most determined, dedicated lawyers I have ever known. She will not rest until her clients are satisfied and their cases are well prepared. If I were ever faced with a criminal defense matter, she is the lawyer I would hire. In all aspects and accounts, she is truly outstanding."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
President, Tarrant Chamber of Commerce
2000
Parent Leader of the Year, 4-H
1990
Tarrant Industrial Board 3 year appointment, Tarrant City
1993 - Present
Trial Attorney, Carlisle & Carlisle P.C.
2000 - 2003
Conflicts Judge, Tarrant City
2000 - 2012
Arbitrator, The Better Business Bureau
1990 - 1993
Trial Attorney, Veigas & Cox
1989 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
2000 - 2000
Tarrant Chamber of CommercePresident
1989 - 1990
Young Lawyers SectionYoung Lawyers Section Speakers Bureau
1989 - 1990
Birmingham Bar AssociationAlabama Law Related Education Project 1989
1983 - 1998
Florida BarSecretary/Treasurer
Affirmed on appeal
affirmed on appeal
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Associate Arts, Associate Science
1980
Associate Degree Nursing, Assoc Degree Paramedic Science
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Anatomy and Physiology for Attorneys
2011
Tackling Complex Social Security Law Issues
2010
Handling a Social Security Disability Case
2009
Medical Records: Understanding Chart Components
2009
NBI (National Business Handling a Social Security Disability Case
2008
Workers' Compensation Hearings: Techniques and Strategies for Success
2008
NBIInterpreting Medical Information - Finding the Clues for Your Case
2007
Workers' Compensation Hearings: Techniques and Strategies for Success"
2007
NBIInterpreting Medical Information: Finding the Clues for Your Case
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Workers' Compensation Hearings: Techniques and Strategies for Success
2001
Medical Records for Alabama Attorneys
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