Bella Maria Rappaport

Hired her on advice of my therapist.. Big mistake not interviewing anyone else. She promised so much but didn’t deliver. I was broke, thanks to my ex-husband.. She kept saying she would get him to pay my fees from her.. Back, forth for a year did nothing. She Told me to invade my 401k for funds, my F...inancial Advisor said that was bad advice. My ex -husband had 3 stores that were worth millions, I had proof of his excess spending on his Business credit cards.. She dismissed me, saying that there was nothing there..The apposing attorney told me she gave up.. Don’t use her.. Not sure why she gave up, but I think I know.. $$

It's often NOT a sign of good things when an attorney must be retained. I learned of Rappaport Law through networking and our first consultation provided me with the confidence to retain her services. The case was somewhat complicated (details not necessary) but Ms. Rappaport steered my case with e...xpertise and the expected understanding of both case law and relevant current laws. In the end a settlement was reached which I felt, after consideration, to be the best outcome possible, again, given the unusual circumstances. Throughout she was a timely communicator, her fees were fair based on my consideration of value received. I am not a price-shopper. She also has a competent and effective paralegal/manager who was always available and responded promptly on matters that she could address. All in all, I would unhesitatingly recommend Rappaport Law and Ms. Rappaport for family practice cases in Lake County IL.