Sharing my personal experience and opinion, as a licensed therapist and client. I had an unfortunate and intimidating experience with this attorney. I think John is intelligent, though I was warned “he has no friends in the bar.” I asked about an email I had sent 10 days prior on case progression and... for an itemized statement (with no answer). When I followed up, he said I “should have texted him” and “if you want to pounce on me for failure, I am not interested and if you’re so unhappy I will withdraw.” I had never been given his personal cell, nor had I mentioned wanting to end services. As a client, all I asked for a case progression update and for a statement, 10 days after hearing no response. Personal cell contact seems like a strange boundary for attorney/client, to me. A couple of moments after the email exchange, he began sending me texts on my personal cell and said I ought to communicate with him there when I don’t get answers to my emails “or if you think I am ignoring your case.” I had not yet responded to his email when I began receiving texts from John Kinney on my personal cell. I mentioned I would have support members of my family read over the exchange between us, he responded “no need to wait, I am withdrawing.” I am a licensed therapist and John mentioned in the initial call he likes to use “emotional intelligence” to work cases, and was really interested in my work and local practice ownership. In my opinion, this was a serious display of power and control, and lacks ethical adherence in terms of client communications - and it happened quickly upon requests for typical information (case progress, financial statements). He also left me abruptly without representation — for asking questions. My personal opinion as a woman - Female clients should proceed with caution.

John yells at his clients and treats people as if above them. He is fine when he gets is retainer money, but very quickly after that stops working on the case. Does not respond to emails, when he does it is rude. Extremely disorganized. Opposing counsel was always five steps ahead. Does not ca...re about his clients and does not finish the job hired to do.

I have used John Kinney twice for legal services and have been extremely please with the results. John and his staff were very professional yet very compassionate and friendly. They were very responsive to my email questions and explained everything clearly. I would strongly recommend Kinney-Mason La...w. Well done!!

Everyone has a story. And a long one at that. What I wanted was for my custody battle to be over with as soon as possible to avoid further damage to my sanity and for the sake of my child. It was very speedy after I walked into John's office. He put a motion in for a hearing within 6 months the who...le thing was over. He did a brilliant job during depositions and was more than prepared. I feel we got what we needed down for the record should any future instances arise. I could always reach John in a timely manner when I needed to consult with him. His paralegal Wendi is an angel. Kind and caring. Exceptional. The office has a great feel to it when you walk in the door. Not your typical law office. My case had pretty extreme emotional abuse going on. That, in court can be like fencing a ghost. John, his office, and his whole team are just all around brilliant. I wish I could tell you who not to hire as I have been down that road. But I can say John is the best lawyer I have had. I would hire him again. And plan to for future instances with the individual who is my ex should the occasion arise. Thank you John And to Wendi you are an exceptional special lady!

John Kinney and Kinney Law, Let this letter serve as notice that I am discontinuing my service with Kinney Law. I’m very dissatisfied with the service that was provided to me. I have only spoken with you twice, John. Once at our initial consultation which I paid $150 and the other was at the te...mporary custody hearing. You screen my calls and do not answer my e-mails. It’s the 21st century, I can provide proof of these accusations. I’ve spent $4,000; and what have you done to get me to see my child or to get my divorce processed? Google has much more of a help than you or anyone in your office to navigate this process. You have failed at the task in which I hired you for, which was to represent me. For these reasons, you are fired. Should you come into contact with any of my personal information please forward it to my address: Dustin.