I had a horrible experience as a client (for over a year) of The Reape-Rickett Law Firm, specifically attorney Matthew Breddan, regarding a sensitive family law issue. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize how bad it was until I was forced to replace Matthew with a new attorney. Here’s what I experien...ced (in my opinion): 1—Non communicative. Matthew refused to explain the family law process or his overall strategy for resolving matters; whenever I asked him for clarification, he took it personally, assuming I was questioning his judgment. He acted as though I was supposed to “sign over a blank check and trust him.” As the client, I ended up spending hundreds of hours doing my own legal research to understand my rights/options. 2—Unavailable and unresponsive. Matthew was often unavailable—even on time-sensitive issues—to answer questions or to respond to opposing counsel. As a result, issues that could have been resolved with a simple phone call or email took months and thousands of dollars in fees. Matthew claimed “that’s just how the process works.” 3—Passive. Although Matthew claims in marketing materials to be an aggressive advocate for his clients, he often took a passive approach to everything and retreated whenever opposing counsel pushed back. Sometimes I wondered if he was working for me or for the other side. 4—Took no responsibility. Whenever Matthew’s strategies didn’t produce his stated (likely) results, he was quick to blame the process, opposing counsel, the mediator, the forensic accountant or even ME as the client. 5—No creativity. Matthew’s solution to almost every issue was “just write them a big check and they will go away.” I originally hired him because I thought, with all his family law experience, he would have creative solutions to common family law issues. I was sorely mistaken and I often felt as though I would get better results from an online service like LegalZoom or Rocket Lawyer (for a fraction of the price). 6—Unsophisticated on financial issues. When it came to anything financial related—spousal support, child support, reading a balance sheet or a profit and loss statement), Matthew relied 100% on forensic accountants, which doubles the price of getting to a resolution. Toward the end of my representation, I asked Matthew to consider some of these points in regard to my last invoice and he categorically refused. I had to hire a new attorney and spent tens of thousands of dollars bringing that new attorney up to speed on my matter.

Matthew Breddan and the Reape-Rickett Law Firm are amazing. They were so professional, effective, efficient, and compassionate and walked me through every step of a process I knew nothing about and never wanted to be going through. Matthew is very experienced and effective at what he does, unparallel...ed in the best way. They truly care and made what is a very sad and tragic occurrence (divorce) as simple and easy as possible. This has been the darkest time in my life, but Matthew and this firm really worked to get me the best outcome possible and always worked in my best interest, not taking advantage of their clients. I highly recommend that anyone going through a divorce or other family law matter (or any legal matter, to be honest) hires Matthew right away and I will be recommending him and this firm to anyone who asks. 5 stars, A+ experience from beginning to end. Thank you, Reape-Rickett Law Firm.

I was in a long term marriage. Separated in 2006 and had been paying spousal support ever since. I thought I was going to be paying my ex-wife money until one of us died. I contacted Reape-Rickett and chose Matthew. He recommended I make a take it or leave it offer to my ex in exchange for termi...nation of support. He also recommended that I offer her considerably less than I had intended. She apparently had little choice but to accept. I'm no longer paying my ex-wife money. It took a chunk of change but that lazy monkey is off my back. I AM ELATED!!! I highly recommend the Reape-Rickitt Law Firm. Thank you Matthew. I only wish I had contacted him sooner

Matt was there to help give me experience and advice from all aspects of this case. He laid out the options, and allowed me to choose which path to take. I never once felt like he was 'milking the clock' or doing unnecessary work to increase their invoice, which is done time and time again in his fie...ld. Matt and his firm did what was needed, right, and fair, through every aspect of my case. If you are looking for an incredibly experienced, hard working, and well respected attorney, inside and out of the courtrooms, Matt is your guy.