Stephen L Weiss

I found this guy on avvo.com. He was highly rated ( this makes me now question this site's rating integrity). First, his personality is very dry and monotone. My wife wasn't feeling him from the beginning and I should of listened to her. The best thing that I can say is his assistant Ana is outstandi...ng! I contacted him in mid January when he took my case. He did not file the motion needed to get my case before the industrial commission until March 8. He may go on the defense and say that he was waiting for me to get him the necessary documentation for him to be assured to file my claim but, he allowed me to do all of the work and wouldn't pay for my medical records. I worked tirelessly to get him the documents he needed. He didn't even add a key supplemental document (that I found, of course) that benefitted me well before ICA (Industrial Commision of Arizona - the venue for workman's comp cases) judge ruled (FYI - the judge asked for additional documentation before his ruling). He did have to put pressure on my PCP to release my medical records, in the form of a strongly worded letter, but I did 85% of the investigative work and gathering. Irregardless , I lost because he filed late and could've said something, if there was an pending deadline. He obviously didn't know and as a law practitioner this is his area. He promised me that if we lost this round, that there were other things that we could and would pursue other future actions. He didn't. He didn't even call me to tell me that he was done being my lawyer. I get a letter more than a week after the ICA judge denied my reinstatement. He just dropped me like that. He was very reluctant and downright evasive when I repeatedly asked him his about his contingency fee. Another issue, he appeared at my hearing telephonically from Chicago and hadn't been him in his office in Arizona in months. My hearing was set 3 months in advance. He was doing everything remotely. He sent a proxy (retired) attorney to my deposition. This guy was good btw. So in summary, if this is what you're looking for. Then, choose this guy. I have a new attorney now. When (or even if) he reads this I encourage him to respond and I will in kind reply. He'll probably get Ana to do it for him.