Catherine J Hoskins

I retained Catherine Hoskins for a family law matter in early 2025, hoping for assertive and compassionate representation during a difficult post-divorce process. Unfortunately, my experience was marked by repeated communication failures, lack of follow-through, and a concerning disregard for key asp...ects of my case. From the beginning, I felt reassured by Ms. Hoskins’ empathy and personal understanding of single parenthood. However, that initial trust quickly eroded. Emails went unanswered, and when I followed up, I was told she assumed I was “just venting.” Important legal questions—especially regarding unpaid support and asset protection—were ignored or brushed aside. I was repeatedly told “it’s just a checkbox,” without any clear strategy or explanation. There were also serious organizational issues. Ms. Hoskins admitted to confusing my case with others and sent me a secure document that belonged to another client—a breach of confidentiality that left me deeply concerned. She emphasized her friendship with opposing counsel, which seemed to take priority over advocating for my interests. When I raised concerns about potential conflicts, they were dismissed. A mediation scheduled during the summer was missed due to a medical emergency on my part. I asked for it to be rescheduled, but it never was—despite being required before our next hearing. Ms. Hoskins later said the mediator didn’t charge me “as a favor to her,” which felt inappropriate and irrelevant. What mattered was that the mediation didn’t happen, and we missed a critical opportunity to resolve the case. The most damaging oversight came when Ms. Hoskins failed to forward a settlement email from opposing counsel. She admitted this only after I followed up. Had I received it, my case could have been resolved months earlier, sparing me significant stress and financial strain. Ultimately, I had to retain a new attorney and am now facing over $10,000 in legal debt. I’ve had to rely on family for support and take time off work just to prepare and submit a formal complaint. I do not recommend Ms. Hoskins for family law matters. Legal representation requires diligence, responsiveness, and ethical conduct—qualities I did not experience during my time as her client.