David M Lawson

PROS Mr. Lawson has a kind personality and over 30 yrs experience. Seemed to be a good listener and had argued similar cases in the past. Seemed "street-smart," which, in lawyer terms, means he knows how to fight. CONS He was moderately knowledgeable on my dispute, but left me with a feeling o...f " a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." Mainly, I felt his approach/style to my problem was wrong. Costs were VERY front heavy compared to firms/ lawyers that even sub-specialize in our area of interest. Other firms had $1000 retainer compared to his which was way over that with no refund of any over-pay like other firms. Pricing is not published on the website and seems very nebulous. ( felt like if you wear nice shoes you'll get charged more). He likes a lump sum up front for taking a case that may or may not turn out to be much work at all. The fact that he had a past reprimand by the state was a turn off ( Official documents are viewable online. Basically knowingly misled and overcharged a client over 20 yrs ago).