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Posted by Jorge | June 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Chapter 13 fail

I was very clear and open about what I wanted out of my case, and yes I understood that it’s black and white and no wiggle room. Chapter 13 is up to 2 trustees and according to Dale, he knew what she was like and would except so after almost 300 messages back and forth I thought we had an understandi...ng and the next message I received I was informed that my case was dismissed and wished good luck. I called to speak to a supervisor since that’s what Mr Geraci said to do and after 2 days of insisting I get a call back I spoke to a supervisor and explained that after I was given bad advise the least they could do is waive the fees and refill for me since I was and am needing the relief. After talking to him for 35 min he said that he wished me luck but would not be working with me anymore. So I ended up paying over $1000 for nothing but more stress, they felt they did nothing wrong. Now I have a BK in my wife’s and my credit report for they next 7 years and creditors are now calling for their money. I feel that Geraci has been the go to for BK for so long that they are use to customers that are easy money for them and if they are not they ping pong them and then just give up. All the attorneys had to do is advise me on how to get my case approved since they knew the trustee and what she would accept. They just gave up on me and left me holding the bag. So if you do hire them since they are the BK gurus don’t ask too many questions and accept your fate.

Peter Geraci

Replied last July 13, 2023

not fair, Jorge. Shortly after we filed your case your household income went up over $60,000 and you did not want to increase your dividend to creditors so the Bankruptcy Trustee objected. If you want to refile, and apologize, we can get you a no-interest repayment plan, that's the good news! But you have to promise to be nice. I can't believe our attorneys put up with 300 messages, they were very nice to you.

Posted by Natalia | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

How about a zero star review.

I feel like we were nothing but $$$ for this firm. Absolutely no consideration about how hard it was to go through this. Misinformation, lack of vital information and we were told one thing only to find out something else after the fact. I have done internships with public defenders that had a better... bedside manner for their clients but we did feel like criminals the way we were treated even though we wanted to do the right thing and paid everything back. Would not recommend this firm to anyone.

Peter Geraci

Replied last January 15, 2020

looks like bogus review, probably from a competitor. It says "we" and claims to have "hired us". "We" means a joint case, and we have only 3 where the spouse is "Natalia". 2 are successfully completed Chapter 13's, one a 36 month plan and the other 48, and the other is a completed 7. None of the 3 had any problems or complaints. In addition to the 3 joint ("WE") cases with "Natalia" for a spouse, we have 7 for singles named Natalia, all either successfully closed with 5 star reviews, or still going happily along without complaints. Very strange to get such an angry review, sounds like a phony to me. We have 25,802 five star reviews. It is possible to get a bad one, but unusual not to be able to ID it. "Natalia" send us an email with this and a request to forward it to me so we can see if you are a real client and if we really did something wrong.

Posted by John | September 13, 2019

Lame!

I called to get information about bankruptcy. I spoke to one of the attorneys at the law firm. Told him my vehicle is paid in full. He quoted me $13,00 for value of my car but, Kelley blue book states my car is worth $24,00. He also told me I would lose my car. I asked if I could come in and discuss ...my options, he said no. I have since found another attorney. One who is competent. I kept my car and was able to file bankruptcy. This geraci law firm is a joke!

Peter Geraci

Replied last September 13, 2019

very strange, probably a phony story by a competitor. "John" calls a reputable law firm and has a paid in full $24,000 vehicle, and wants to file a "bankruptcy". Oh, sure, on what planet do you get to keep $24,000 cash or vehicle and walk away from debt? Not in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin. Your only option is to protect your vehicle equity by properly valuing it and proposing a Chapter 13 repayment plan. So, "John", your "review" is the only joke, and the joke will be on you if you lied about having a valuable vehicle and did not list it on a Chapter 7 petition, you could do some jail time for bankruptcy fraud. I don't recommend "John", I think it is a phony review by someone who was not, and was never going to be, a client. "John" is very confused, or a liar.

Posted by Eileen A | July 22, 2019

I was treated like a 2nd Class Citizen

I just called the 1-888 number for Peter Francis Geraci. I am feeling tender about having to file bankruptcy; have gone and received counsel from the Pro Se office in the Dirkson Building and decided I may want to hire Peter. I just called, introduced myself; explained my journey of Pro Se to Profe...ssional and sought to understand process and cost. And the first response from the male operator was "well we don't do business with people who ask questions about cost and shop the cheapest lawyers." I was shocked and told him "please don't disrespect me and be dismissive" to which he replied arrogantly again and then hung up on me. I wonder if Peter knows he has an employee that speaks to people that way. I wonder if Peter himself does know and he too is crass anand disrespectful to potential clients.

Posted by Rita | September 06, 2018

Lack of communication and poor service

I set up a consultation for filing chapter 13. I was 10 minutes away from the office in Indianapolis, Indiana. A lady from Chicago office called and stated they were canceling my appointment, when asked my she said the office manager reviewed my case and decided not to take it. When I asked the reaso...ns they were... 1. My case was too much work load, and they didnt have the ability to take on my case 2. I had filed many years prior(at least 5) and decided not to follow through 3. I have a felony, which does not even come close to having anything to do with my bankruptcy. This is the WORST , experience with a "law office" I've ever had. I have never had any attorney/manager tell me these reasons. Let alone call me 10 minutes away from the appointment. I would NOT recommend this company to anyone.

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