Michael J. Chiero

Mr. Chiero represented me a few years ago when he was employed with La Sale Street law firm Rinella & Rinella. My experience with him was very dissapointing. On various occasions he failed to advise me of important matters that were conveyed to him by my ex-wife's attorney which resulted in unecessar...y complications and costs for me. When I realized there was a pattern of such behavior with him, I attempted to address this matter in his office. He responded angrily and used profanity in what seemed an attempt to intimidate me. I was stunned and very upset that my attorney, who I was paying to meet with at the time, would have the nerve to behave so unprofessionally towards me. Shortly after this experience, I requested a meeting with one of the firm's principles. After I discussed my concerns, he asked Chiero to join the meeting and apologize to me. Mr. Chiero did apologize, but I insisted that I no longer felt comfortable with him as my attorney and requested the firm's senior partner take over my case. He refused to do so which caused a serious and costly dilemma for me. I proceeded to terminate this relationship despite the difficulty and costs of retaining a new attornery/firm in the middle of my divorce. Unfortunately, my nightmare didn't end there. Over the past few years, this law firm alleged I owed them money and unsuccessfully filed multiple law suits against me. Suffice to say any trust and respect I may have had for Chiero and Rinella & Rinella was completely destroyed.

Mr. Chiero clearly explained to me all of my options, rights and responsibilities related to having a child out of wedlock. His advice allowed me to avoid the court system, save money, and lessen the emotional costs of litigation. I would highly recommend Mr. Chiero to fathers or anyone needing fam...ily law advice.

Mr. Chiero provided me with more useful information in thirty minutes than my prior counsel provided to me in eighteen months. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and fair with his fees. Mr. Chiero's advanced skill in the courtroom resulted in an unexpected award of sole custody of my chi...ld to me. In addition to protecting me and my daughter in the courtroom, Mr. Chiero also gave me comfort and peace of mind with his calm demeanor and soothing voice. My daughter still refers to Mr. Chiero as her hero.

Michael Chiero made the miserable experience of divorce, even worse for me. He never had time for me or my calls and did not seem to care about my case at all. He ended up quitting on me after getting me what my new lawyer has called a "mind-boggling" awful settlement agreement. I am now stuck with... new legal bills to undo what Michael Chiero did. He treated me badly because I didn't have as much money as his other clients. Even though I paid him the same rate. So disappointed in the service I received from Michael Chiero. Definitely would not recommend him.