Jeremiah Michael Hodges

I hired Attorney Hodges to represent me after a car accident. I was extremely pleased in the handling of my case. He thoroughly explained the process. He's patient and I never felt rushed to settle. His office team is so friendly, and always work out appointments to match your schedule. I highly reco...mmend him!

In a recent situation, our family needed legal advice. Not only did his staff come to my office to give me some updates, but, Mr. Hodges called me on a Saturday and talked in length about our options. Even several weeks later, he has remembered our situation and asks about it. He and his staff has... proven to us that they are a group who does care about their clients. I would definitely use this firm for our legal needs.

CONFIDENCE in an attorney is critical to successfully presenting a case, thus, how did Jeremiah Hodges earn my confidence? On my first of three occasions of working with Mr. Hodges several significant characteristics were apparent: 1. his sincerity expressed via thoroughness of his inquiries regardin...g details of my knowledge / viewpoints of the specifics of my case, 2. layout of his process and timelines for identifying appropriate data from multiple sources; hospital, eye witnesses, defendants personal job history/background and case history, defendant's employer history of its involvement in similar cases, 3. Research of Alabama case law specific to my case to include review of that law with me followed by discussions of alternative strategic approaches to development of my case, 4. his recommendation supported by what I judged to be sound rationale for a specific approach indicated a thoroughness in thinking-through the dynamics of my case, 5. his development of a tactical step-wise process of educating me regarding expectations of the defense attorney's tactics; intimidation, pregnant-pauses during deposition phase questioning designed to elicit rash defensive responses from me which may provide advantage to the defendant, instruction to me regarding timing of my responses to ensure my countenance appeared truthful, confident and in-control. INTEGRITY; this word has a significant meaning for me; it defines a character trait which I have admired and have attempted to replicate in my life. During our first meeting, Jeremiah highlighted to me that his practice of law in this specific geographical area was a life-long pursuit for him...and that he intended to demonstrate himself as a man of integrity. Such a reputation is earned over time and for Jeremiah, professionally it must be earned within the complex legal arena; the judicial system, professional peers / organizations and with clients. The fact that he broached this subject indicated he was a man seriously pursuing the ideal of a life of integrity; Jeremiah's position on the matter is a major reason he is my attorney for life. There is no good substitute for AVAILIBILITY when a client perceives an urgent need for immediate discussion with his attorney. Jeremiah Hodges never failed to answer my calls within a reasonable time frame even when he was out of town. His demonstrated dependability increased with every occurrence of an impromptu or a previously scheduled meeting. Jeremiah was attentive to my concerns, never impatient, and always provided advice that was understandable to me. COMMUNICATION: It is important for a client to understand what the attorney is attempting to share. Effective two-way communication cannot occur if concepts and language being shared is not understandable to the client. On numerous occasions Jeremiah has sensed the need to explain to me in "normal" language certain legal terms and concepts. His willingness and ability to educate and inform me is a task at which I know Jeremiah excels. We communicate well, he does not "talk over my head" and this is another key reason that Jeremiah will be my attorney for life. Jeremiah Hodges has represented me on several types of cases; all outcomes have been successful.

He dropped me after over a year of trying to get this case taken care of. The only time I met with him was the first visit and I specifically asked him if I needed a lawyer? He told me YES and he would go all the way to trial if need be. Today after the insurance company finally answered back and ...said they would not make an initial offer, he dropped me as a client! I believe he is a coward and will only go to court if it is 100% sure he will make tons of money. All he had to tell me from the beginning is he would not take my case instead of making me wait over a year while he was too busy to return my calls! As his assistant Ruth told me, he was busy with someone else's case! Now I have all these medical bills that I wouldn't have if he didn't tell me to keep going to the doctor. Trust me, he's not worth it!! If you have to settle your case on your own...this way you will at least get something for your accident!