Tessa Jeanean Bennett

I retained Tessa to represent me in a high conflict divorce. I cannot express enough how important it was to me to have an ethical attorney represent me and not just a fierce one. Throughout the proceedings of my case, over 2 years, I had the opportunity to repeatedly witness Tessa's passion, fidelit...y, compassion and ethics. And YES...Tessa is fierce...a classy fierce and . On multiple occasions, opposing counsel would get aggressive and yell when Tessa made an objection. Tessa was unruffled and proceeded with class and professionalism. I also had the privilege to experience the compassion, dedication and professionalism of Stephanie Porter, Tessa's paralegal. I HIGHLY recommend Tessa with Legacy Law Group. I would like to note that my review is being made before a decision has been made on my case.

In our situation she did not comply with the request of her client and continued to stir the pot even though the two parents had come to an agreement. Being a good lawyer is more than just always going after the most you feel you can get, but it also means listening to your clients and working tow...ards a mutual resolution. She seems to want to win at all costs - even when it is not her money being spent!!

I hired Tessa Bennett in January and just terminated our client/attorney relationship. I paid the retainer fee and was charged $250 for the consultation. In all this time nothing was ever done for my case. When I called 1 month later after hiring her I was charged $140.00 for a 4 minute phone call in... which I was told Ms Bennett was starting my paperwork that day. A month and a half later I still hadn’t heard or received anything from her. As of 2 days ago I hired a new attorney and let Ms Bennett go. The only good thing Ms Bennett did for me was refunding my full retainer fee. I would never recommend her because I feel she did not take my case seriously and did not want to help me.

Tessa dropped me as a client without telling me. I was given the explanation from her assistant that I made some comments on socail media. After much pressing it turns out my Ex-Wife made some post on her page and thanked her for dropping me. She also missed a court date causing my custody case to be... re-opened only 5 months after we closed. Again, no explanation, call email or text. I validate all of this with emails, phone calls and text messages.

I was struggling to maintain a normal relationship with my children due to the other parent keeping them from me during my visitation. As a father, you feel defeated by the system, and feel like you are bound to lose no matter what. I was at the point where I thought I had lost the chance at a relati...onship with them forever. Tessa took the time to collect the facts about my children and how their lives were being negatively impacted. Tessa told me exactly what I needed to , she was more than prepared for each hearing and stayed in contact with me so I knew exactly what was going on. Tessa is fierce, which is what I needed to stand up against someone who is used to winning from lies and manipulation. Tessa was the voice that I needed to tell the judge, and the kids' mom, that I love my kids and I can provide them a health, stable home. I would recommend her to anyone, especially struggling fathers who are desperate to have a relationship with their child(ren), and have been shut down by the mothers, or the system. Tessa will fight for what is right and what is best for your kids.