Theodore Shih

I read other reviews mentioning negative experiences with Ted, particularly noting his rudeness and self-importance during introductory conversations. Initially, I didn't think this was enough to judge him by, but my experience confirmed their sentiments. During our introductory call, I was appall...ed by Ted's attitude and disrespect towards other attorneys. He dominated the conversation, leaving me no opportunity to speak. Instead of discussing my case, he insisted on "telling me" how things would be, which felt overbearing and dismissive. Ted's approach was self-gratifying and belittling, showing no humility or understanding that clients are paying for his service. It's astonishing to encounter an attorney who lacks basic respect and empathy for his clients. Ted's behavior is unacceptable for someone in a service-oriented profession.

I have no experience with this attorney, other than the consultation. He may be great in court, but his social skills on the phone were subpar. He did not listen well, rushing to get it over with and often interrupting stating that I was off topic or jumping around, when I was not. He did not lis...ten to facts that I had hoped to share then left me with an over-simplified conclusion. He was also quite unmodest about his credentials, stating that he was perhaps the most experienced attorney on the site and that all of his reviews were positive. I can't state this for certain, but I question the validity of the reviews, which are nearly all 5 stars. One reason I question this is that he quoted me $300 per hour with a $5000 retainer, which differs from the posted $250 and $2500 retainer posted on the site.