Betty Jean Burley's Reviews

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Posted by Jenn | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Awesome lawyer

Betty was absolutely wonderful. I need to say her daughter, the first person I spoke with at her office was so understanding, very warm and a great pleasure to speak with. Betty , was able to answer all my questions in that 30 minute consultation. Betty was able to get me thru a very difficult time i...n my life. I consider her a friend for life

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Posted by Amber | January 31, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

Frustrated

I do not often take time to review a business, I did wait and think about whether reviewing this business was necessary. If I save one person from wasting time it is worth it. Getting an appointment with Ms. Burley was not the problem, you can set that up online. She did have to reschedule and email...ed me right away with other options, not a big deal I am flexible. Her office is a small room in connection with an optometry clinic (I think she owns), again no big deal. I do not judge people on where they work or what it looks like, only the job they do and the type a person they turn out to be. I add this in because she is not a huge company just a small business. The consultation was good and she did not charge me. She was a bit unorganized(again to each their own if you do the job), she was knowledgeable and seemed optimistic and honest. I left her office with items I needed to get back to her, she too, was going to get me the information to pay her in the next day or so. I sent her the requested information, a few questions (total of like 3), moved around some funds so I could pay her that night. I needed the questions answered so I could start to orchestrate my situation with other people, and I wanted to make sure she was paid. I did not receive a reply, after a week and a half I called just to see if she had received my emails. Her receptionist answered said she was really busy that week give her time and that she would shoot over the information for payment. After three weeks and few calls I still had not heard anything from Ms. Burley. No answer on my emails, no explanation, still no information for how to pay. I was not rude ever, not to her, or to her assistant. The last phone call her assistant did seem a little short with me. This time the assistant put me on hold, when the she came back she told me that “Ms. Burley could not see me and that due to my time constraints I should take my business elsewhere.” I waited three weeks to get that reply via her assistant. I was crushed, now I must go through this all over again. I only needed guidance on a few items, also I wanted her to be paid. Honestly the questions I needed answered and the website to pay her would have taken 30 minutes’ tops, I did not have an expectation of her drawing up the paperwork or any extensive digging of information at that time. So, if you are expecting communication or commitment I would find another lawyer because she has neither characteristic.

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Betty Burley

Replied last February 14, 2017

This potential client presented at my office with a very complex set of problems involving multiple practice areas in multiple states. She shared that she had consulted with other attorneys who were unable to help her. We discussed multiple approaches and also discussed that I wasn't sure that I would be able to help her at all without further research. I spent upwards of an hour with her without charging a dime. Although she expressed willingness to pay a retainer immediately, I didn't want to take her money without making sure that I could help her at all. What may seem like "simple" questions to a lay person are often much more complicated, and in order to give a competent and complete answer, often more time is required than one would think. While I do wish that I had been able to devote time to her issues sooner than I was able, I had several current clients whose cases had to take priority. The message that I gave my assistant to relay to this lady was not "take your business elsewhere," but rather that I would answer her as soon as I was able, but due to my current caseload, it was taking some time, and that if she needed an answer sooner, I would understand if she decided to seek another attorney. Sometimes messages and their intent gets lost in translation. I do share office space in the same office suite as an optometrist, who happens to be my husband. The law practice has its own suite of rooms, but we share a welcome area and receptionist. My office is indeed rather small, and paperwork for multiple cases is often on my credenza. My small office allows me to keep my costs down, and has enabled me to provide legal services to many individuals for an affordable fee. I hope that Amber finds an attorney who can help her solve this complex problem. Sometimes an attorney and a client just aren't a good fit for each other, and it appears that would have been the case here. Good luck to you Amber. You're a nice person, and I hope that someone will be ale to help you.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

Very rude

On just reviewing our basic case she was very rude and unhelpful to my disable husband. As if we don't have enough to deal with we surely did not need her to put us down more. Would not recommend this horrid person!

Betty Burley

Replied last September 20, 2016

This review was not left by one of my clients, nor even someone who has ever spoken with me. Rather, it is someone who disagreed with free information on this forum. When she was advised that she had no case, she became angry and left this retaliatory review.

Posted by anonymous | February 8, 2014

Fabulous Job!!

I thought that Attorney Betty did a wonderful job with my case and I couldn't have done it without her. She was very knowledgeable and Trustworthy! Thanks again to Betty for such a nice job! Ross

Posted by Diana | February 1, 2014

Knowledgeable and Trustworthy

It has been my experience Betty has provided the best possible legal advice for my divorce and bankruptcy. She has allowed me to make my own decisions based on that advice and then fought for me all the way.

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Ashley Jones

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Betty. She is a creative lawyer who finds a way to get the best result possible for her clients. She is courteous and kind, and I would not hesitate for a moment to refer her a case."

Brian Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Betty is highly respected and she clearly possess a great deal of knowledge in many practice areas. Her responses on AVVO are both insightful and reliable."

William Hunt

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Betty had a difficult client and handled the matter with compassion for the client and appreciation for the legal process. Very professional and a pleasure to work with."

Curt Bogen

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Betty is an excellent Family Law practitioner with an excellent grasp of the law. She knows how to get results in a Courtroom. Her contributions to the public show a willingness to give back to the community at large without remuneration, philanthropically, in a manner which speaks volumes regarding her character. You should speak to her if you have a family law issue in Vermillion."

John O'Brien

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Lee Thompson

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Other

"I do not personally know Ms.. Burley, however I did read her legal guide and have looked at answers to questions posed by people coming to this site for legal advice/ I found her answers insightful and more detailed than many of the attorneys here. I would recommend her to others and can easily endorse her as an attorney."

Ronald Burdge

Child custody lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I reviewed carefully Betty's answers on Avvo and her Avvo Guide on Parenting Issues for unmarried people. Betty displays a remarkable depth of legal knowledge and a great way of discussng it - particularly for one so young in the profession. If you have a legal problem and her office is near you and she is willing to take your case on, it's clear to me that she has the knowledge and zeal for the law to do everything she can to help you solve your problem. I recommend her to you."

Jeremy Samuels

General practice lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Betty Burley is a superb lawyer. I have known her since law school, and I have always been impressed by her professionalism and dedication to the law. She is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a lawyer who will zealously represent their interests in and out of court."

Tamie Myers

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Burley and I attended Cleveland-Marshall College of Law together. Ms. Burley is a very detailed-oriented and conscientious attorney, particularly in the practice area of Family Law. I highly recommend her."

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