George Thomas Catanzarite

George Thomas Catanzarite

4.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at South Bend, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1717 S Bend Ave, South Bend, IN

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 14 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stipp Law, LLC

1717 S Bend Ave, South Bend, IN, 46637-5667

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

George Thomas Catanzarite's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (4) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Communication Style

Posted by Sirena | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Run away fast!

CROOKED ATTORNEY, He will present him self, as a go getter. He's nothing but a Pathlogical liar. I believed in this Arrorgant, Egotistical Divorce Attorney. Enjoying Schadenfreude of my suffering. I was promised he'd be there fighting till the end. Maintenance for life, he'd save my credit, since hu...sband was awarded the New Denali, yet being late. IRS,was after me as well, from husband using my SS#, and I never seen a dime of income tax money while being married, Then the left over Equality from our Az. of only $12,500, I was told it would go to me, because husband drained the equity and pocketing the money behind my back. Here's how it began. We rented out our house that we owned in Az. Because my husband got a great job in IN. Prior to our marriage, I had all the furniture. I sure was taking a chance moving for my husband. But, I loved him. We moved 2-27ft Trucks to Granger, Indiana. I'm a Disabled woman, husband knew this prior to our marriage. Once again the alcohol took over. and once he had me moved up there in IN., he wanted a Divorce. While we were living up there in IN. my husband wasn't paying for our Az. house. He was pocketing the Mortgage money from the Renter. Then, it was ready to go into Foreclosure. So, he hurried and put our Az. house up for sale. So, he drained all the equalty, except $12,500. Mr. Catanzarite told me he'd have my husband pay for my Attorney fee's, from the beginning. My Disability income was $9,768 and my husband's was $170,000, plus he had Web design side job. Mr. Catanzarite Promised me: 1. Maintenance for life, 2. Save my credit from the New Denali, that's in both of our names, which husband was awarded, to either take it out of my name or to be sold, because he was continuously being late. 3. Look into why the IRS was going after me for $1,600 when I never filed taxes? 4. Look into why there's a Judgement against me by a Company named Calvery, that I'm being sued by, because I was married to him, for $1,600. 5. Sign the check for $12,500, so I would receive it after divorce. We'll, Mr. Catanzarite, strung this divorce, on and on. Saying let's ask for only 36 months of Maintenane, which husband wanted 20 months. No agreement. Truck continuously late, IRS emailing me and calling me, credit with a Judgement, I was denied at every apartment complex. We'll just this Month. I get a phone call asking if I'm up in IN. for tomorrow's trial? I said I had no clue. My husband on Feb7, filed saying I'm not Disabled, we weren't married real long and was fighting! And, the hearing/tria, I wasn't in contact to even have time, funds or to no its a trial now? I was Divorced on Valentines. And, my attorney said, Judge was mad. No Telephonic, & No Rescheduling. I believe he lied! In my heart. I was set up to fail with Mr. Catanzarite. He says one thing. And does nothing. Yes, he'll file lots of papers. But, nothing ever gets resolved, even when I flew up there. It's like he knew I only was sitting on $12,500. And, never tried hard to go after the husband that makes most of the money? I have to say. Being strung along so bad, and promised so much. Just to be told nothing. George is Superior, you don't deserve nothing, but being deceived, set up right before trial and you lost, Nick won. But, Mr. George Catanzarite took what little I had $12.500. I wanted to buy a travel trailer with that money. So, I'd have shelter. He's done not one thing in this Divorce. NOTHING. String me along so long. You'll be so tired and he wants you to just settle the minimum, which I was told 20 months of Maintenane. He told me, Nope, now that's off the table, after he racked up the Attorneys fees. I did notice, he worked harder for me more,before knowing about $12,500 was there. Which he told me to sign. Now, I feel robbed, that he'd rather take from the broke partner, then go after my husband, that's making 6 figures. Moral- Don't b deceived, by the deciever! Sirena

See All Client Reviews

George Thomas Catanzarite's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse George
Joshua Reid Hains headshot
Joshua Hains

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Nick Artusi headshot
Nick Artusi

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George always attempts to provide a solid plan of attack for every case we have been opposing counsel on throughout the years. He is easy to work with and realizes that every case has strengths and weaknesses. His first solution isn't to run into Court but attempt to find a resolution that works for everyone involved in a matter especially if children are involved."

View All Endorsements
Joshua Reid Hains headshot
Joshua Hains

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Stipp Law, LLC

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Zappia Zappia and Stipp

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, LaPorte County Superior Court #2

Associations

2011 - Present

St. Joseph County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2016

Robert A. Grant American Inn of Court

Member

Education

2011

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Purdue University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution