Michael Larry Gayler

Contacted Mr. Gayler for an employment issue. I had contacted a few other law offices that gave minimal guidance and another that wanted to start a full-blown lawsuit. Knowing I had not found the right advice, I called and left a message for Mr. Gayler. He was responsive (called within 30 minutes), l...istened intently, and provided advice that I had not received from anyone else. Although I did not have a legal case, he provided advice on actions that I could take on my own. In the end, I was able to receive at least $15k more than was they were offering. I was very grateful for his measured and reasonable advice. A calm voice in the chaos at that moment in my life, and I am so grateful.

Gayler showed no commitment to truth. He was notified of 50 inaccuracies in a legal filing and upon notification he refused to address them. He is devoted to promoting divorce (slogan of “untie the knot”). He takes clients’ money, does rushed and shoddy work, and then refuses to respond to clients on...ce he has been paid. Go elsewhere.

I recently used his service, and I have to say that it was one of tye most frustrating and disappointing experiences that I have had to go through. In the beginning of the process, everything was going well and at full speed. Contract was signed, retainer was processed. Meetings were set up (huge w...as of money by the way). Lots of side talk while the clock was ticking. Signs of incompentence was demonstrated when in meetings or emails, mr. Gayler denied knowledge of informations related to the case that was provided via email or during previous group meetings. Frustration on my part obviously increased, and when i shared them with him he felt offended and started ignoring my contact attempts. Why not seek for another professional? Because I was locked. The case/time was so advanced, that it would be more expensive and longer to both parties. Going through the frustration was the only option. During the whole process, I felt like i was going against my ex, her lawyer and mr Gayler. It was a "collaborative" process, but there wa no representation. Most of the work done was accomplished by me talking/argumenting with the other party. His job was not more not less than a typical paralegal duty of printing filled templates and collecting money. At the end I got what I wanted, but I can not give any credit to his services.

I recently went through a collaborative divorce, and Mr. Gayler was my wife's attorney. I think he's a great guy, and I don't write this to disparage him. I want to protect everyone else from wasting their time and money. He initialy preached collaborative law, and it seemed great. But once we si...gned the agreement, he essentially stopped working. He wouldn't respond to emails, he was consistently evasive and rarely prepared for meetings, he never responded to the first proposal my attorney and I presented, and he continuously promised to provide information but didn't. He was never punctual, except for when it was time to get paid. I don't think I've ever been so disappointed in a 'professional.'