Jamie Morgan Stephens

If you're someone familiar with the legal system—maybe someone who's been in and out of court—this firm may work for you. But if, like me, you're a professional with zero court experience, newly divorced, and dealing with anxiety, uncertainty, and fear for the first time, I urge you to look elsewhere.... During our initial meeting, she raised the firm’s hourly rate by $25. I had called her office earlier to inquire and was quoted a lower hourly rate. When I pointed out the discrepancy, she chuckled and said, “You got me.” Not walking out then is something I’ll always regret--I was never taken seriously. I submitted months of documentation with zero acknowledgment. No strategy, no communication, no preparation. I didn’t hear from her until the day before trial and that was 5ish in the evening. The trial was a disaster. Her courtroom performance lacked confidence, structure, and clarity. After the 1st day of trial, while walking to our cars, she asked, “How did I do?” I didn't have the heart to say, train wreck! I knew we’d lose, and we did. To be clear, I’m not saying the case was lost solely because of her. But having her represent me brought no strategic legal advantage. I might as well have stood alone. After the verdict it was silence: no debrief, no follow-up, no check in...NOTHING! Just a last-minute email a day or two before the appeal deadline. The hubris of that email said everything. Why would I—of sound mind and body—ever want her representing me again? Nope! I wouldn’t trust her with a parking ticket. Sadly, I agree with the losing verdict.