Bruce A. Baughman

From the moment I gave Him his retainer I regretted hiring him but it was too late. The second appt. I made with him to discuss questions that I had I was greeted in a Hostile manner. Every question was answered in a condescending manner and I was made to feel totally incompetent because I didn't un...derstand legal terminology. When I questioned the billing He asked me if "I could add?" Throughout the course of the case there was absolutely no contact from His office other than sending bills. Whenever his office sent copies of legal papers, there would be no explanation as to what the paperwork meant or what He recommended. When I called His office I was told they were busy and they would call me back. I would not get a return call. Things got really ugly towards the end when He scheduled court and didn't inform me. A second court date was scheduled to finalize paperwork. He showed up 3 1/2 hours late! Because of this there could no longer be another rescheduling without having to go to trial! Long story short, He withdrew as Counsel days before our case was due to court. I had to hire another attorney at the very last minute to represent me. Wonder how many people He has done and will continue doing this to in the future?

This guy was horrible. I thought it would be nice to have a tough lawyer, but in reality the only person he is tough with is his own clients. While sitting in the waiting room waiting for your appointment, all you hear is him yelling at the the client currently in his office. Then when your turn fi...nally comes, he yells at you. When he needs something he YELLS at his own office staff. There are far better lawyers out there with a lot better reputations with the courts. This guy won't know you child's name or even care in the slightest and will only cause problems with your case in the long run.

This guy was so unprofessional and yells at everyone in the room, from you, the opposing counsel, the judge, his own family who work in his office. I've seen it all from this belligerent old guy. We wanted a simple uncontested divorce in which he did not listen. You will get absolutely no chance ...to tell you side because he simply does not care. I had to fire him because they would not finish anything!!! If you want a return phone call, you can forget that and don't even ask to know what is going on with your case. Once I hired a new lawyer he decided to intervene so I could not finalize my divorce with the new lawyer. I hired him and paid good money, yet he felt he could treat me like a dog and yell at me like my ex did!! Worst lawyer I have ever had! I have ran into so many people with the same complaints and am pushing them to file a complaint with the bar. DO NOT HIRE!!!!