Patrick R. Driscoll

After meeting with Patrick multiple times over the year leading to securing him, Patrick did lead me to believe he cared about me and my case and would work hard for me. He always maintained a focus on "the kids." This proved to be to misdirect. I had two different meetings with Patrick before an eme...rgency custody hearing. Each time Patrick was too busy to focus. Interrupted constantly by his assistant yelling through the office, answering calls, and e-mails. I was concerned, but felt stuck as a hearing date for custody was approaching. On the day of the hearing, Patrick showed up last, was unprepared and unfamiliar with the facts of my case. Saying to the judge, "hold on let me get my notes out," as he pulled his notes up on his computer. (Video Court Hearing) I lost custody and was ordered a large amount of support because Patrick presented no argument in my defense. I had to speak up for myself in court as Patrick would not say anything other than recommending counseling, Which ultimately led to the Judge chastising me for speaking during court. The judge even chastised Patrick during our hearing for his actions. Patrick was supposed to be my advocate and failed to speak or fight on my behalf beyond repeating the same statement of recommending counseling for the children over and over. Ultimately, I secured another attorney who helped me secure a favorable outcome and joint custody of my children. Patrick refused to forward my case documents to my new attorney, denied my calls and messages or attempt to contact him to return my retainer, and one of his last statements to me was, "I love my job and what I get paid to do it." I would not recommend Patrick as I feel he overpromises, under delivers, and just doesn't care about the real lives of his clients or their situations because he's paid well to do it. In my humble opinion.