April Lee Board

I hired April Edwards to represent me in a couple different cases in Vandenberg and warrick county. The retainer agreement that I signed stated that she would resolve both cases and get me a conditional driver's license. I caught a new charge in the middle of the case of which she told me she wanted ...an additional $500. I had no problem with that however needed a little time to come up with it being that my wife is unemployed and we are a one income family. She then asked if I would sign a bond released agreement which I would not do to the fact that it was not my money which I later talked to my mother whose money it was who gave me the okay to tell them they could have the money which I did. Then I was charged with a felony charge in Vanderburgh county stemming from an alleged incident from over a year ago. When I talk to her office they told me that they would not represent me in that case. I then started calling other attorneys. The next time I spoke to Miss April Edwards office they asked me again for the $150 filing fee for my conditional license and I told them that since they were not going to take the case in Vanderburgh county that I hired someone else to take that case and would just have them file for the license. It wasn't even 8 hours later I received an email stating that she wanted to withdraw from my case. I then requested a partial refund to which I got no response for days. After repeated efforts she finally responded with a refusal saying that she more than earned her money which I totally disagree with because the agreement clearly stated that she would resolve my cases which she did not. She partially completed my case therefore I feel I should only have to partially pay her.

I first met April when she came to my rescue while I was being taken to the cleaners by another lawyer. While talking to a friend, I had voiced my disgust about the crooked parties that I was suing & the fact that my current lawyer had been siphoning money from me for years without any results! My f...riend suggested that I contact April. I called April & after explaining my situation to her, she was willing to take a look at the case for me. Shortly afterwards, she indeed, did become my new attorney. With April at the helm, my case suddenly started to see action, a lot of action. My case had already dragged on for over 5 years, but April immediately started making things happen. All of a sudden, I had lawyers from the other side wanting to set-up mediation meetings, depositions were being taken, witnesses were being brought in for questioning, I was receiving numerous calls & things were finally starting to come together. It was if the other side suddenly realized “Holy Crap he’s got a real lawyer”. Almost at the same instance that this suit was being settled, two more problems came about for me. This time it was with an employer & a hospital. April took immediate action again & we got these matters settled & closed very quickly. April has proven herself to be both a life saver & a new friend in many ways. She pulled me up out of what I initially thought was a totally hopeless situation. She showed me that these things could all be handled efficiently & without totally devastating my finances. All I needed was for the right person to care. April proved that she was this person in more ways than one. She knew from reviewing my case that I was in a desperate situation, both emotionally & financially. She & her staff, worked with me in the most professional & friendly manner. April & her staff proved themselves to be some of the most friendly, considerate & knowledgeable people I have ever met. I will without hesitation, recommend her to all friends & family.

Ms. Board helped me settle a complicated legal battle with a very large company covering multiple states. She helped me understand the nature and the process of the suit. She was always on top of things and she communicated clearly and frequently with me. She did everything she promised she would,... when she said she would, and how she said she would. Ms. Board is not afraid of working hard while facing a large corporation which is used to bullying the 'little guy'. She stood up to the "big guys" for me so that I wouldn't be pushed around. She often asked for and carefully listened to my input and incorporated much of what I said into her strategy for a successful resolution of this case. I found Ms. Board to be well experienced, trustworthy, and responsive. She believes in the legal system and she believes in fighting for her clients. I would recommend Ms. Board to anyone who needs legal assistance. She will go the distance for you and she will not give up or give in.

April and Kathy promise a lot a do not deliver. I have had to retain a separate attorney just to try to get my records from them. They do not return phone calls. I would even go so far as to say they are not honest. My ex husband was required to pay my attorney fees to April which where already paid... in full. The checks that we have received from April are few and far between however when I ask for copies of those checks they are never produced. If that was Aprils money she would have been all over it. But it is mine so she really isn't concerned It makes me wonder how is lying. If it is my previous attorney then shame on her because this situation is causing tension and strife on myself my kids and my ex husband. She will have to answer for this one day by a judge greater than we have ever stood before.

Very unorganized. Her and her secretary do not communicate well. One says one thing the other says another thing. As a client, you want just honest answers. How much is it going to cost me? What is going on with my case? Just straight honest answers. If the lawyer takes a case on contigency, then the...y should finish the case as such.