Joseph W. Kellener

I hired Joe to take care of my girlfriend's old, unpaid tickets which she had failed to appear for (beautiful girl, but super irresponsible). Other attorneys wanted 1000-1500 per ticket. Joe knocked them out of the park with complete dismissals for a fraction of that. I gave him all my business afte...r that. He is smart, aggressive, capable and knows how to really hurt an opponent. I know this is not a traditional, vague, non-specific review...but that's how you know it's a real review.

You will not find a more ethical, knowledgeable, informed and up to date with the law than Joseph W. Kellener. From my first call to Mr. Kellener to the positive outcome of my situation, Mr. Kellener explained each and every step of the process which we dealt with, successfully. He spoke in terms t...hat I could understand and explained the upside and the potential risks that were involved in the Law regarding my case. He made himself available to my questions with answers that were straight forward and navigated each step in the case. Also, from the start, Mr. Kellener explained the costs involved in litigating my case. I highly recommend and endorse Mr. Kellener as a qualified and extraordinary competent Legal representative in the field of Landlord and Tenant and Family Law.

I called Joseph regarding a landlord-tenant issue, and he took my call and gave me a very thorough consultation. He heard my case, and referred me to a paralegal who drafted my paperwork at a fraction of the cost most attorneys would. Since the paralegal is one that Joseph trusts, I am confident that... Joseph is able to take my case to court and prevail. I would recommend him to anyone with problems in the area(s) he represents. A true professional.

Mr. Kellener was retained for a legal matter that, according to several other firms, should have been an easy win. I paid a $3250 fee up front, expecting thorough and attentive representation. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Communication was inconsistent, requiring many follow-ups ...for clarification, and after the case ruling, I did not receive a call nor was I given clear guidance on crucial next steps. Furthermore, key aspects of my case were not addressed. For example, there was no negotiation with opposing counsel; important details were overlooked and I received conflicting information. This resulted in confusion, lost time, and ultimately a negative outcome, which has had immense personal and financial consequences. Given the life altering impact this has had, it would be monumental if Mr. Kellener would refund the majority of his fee as a gesture of good faith. The funds are critically needed and would help in the recovery from the substantial difficulties that resulted. Hopefully, sharing these details helps others make an informed decision.

Hiring Joe with Dignity Law firm turned out to be a big mistake. During the time I worked with Joe and his partner David, I would experience sub-par communication, unprofessionalism and poor business practices. For instance, when I initially spoke to David, I was given one quote. But then when the... trial attorney, Joe, heard about the figure, he got upset and called me and more than doubled the quote. That was a big red flag that I ignored. Then despite my providing rock-solid evidence, and both Joe and David complimenting me on the organized file I presented, neither attorney ever gave me the impression that they had a grasp on my case. I would spend most of the hours that was charged to me bringing both attorneys up to speed. I was also billed for work outside the scope of my case that I never approved of. I told Joe and David from the beginning that the case would never go to trial, and that’s exactly what happened. The frivolous complaint was dropped. But when it came time to collect my court costs from the plaintiffs, the Dignity Law firm wasn’t very aggressive and didn’t seem to care. To this day I haven’t been reimbursed by the plaintiff. Then when I asked Joe for the emails between Dignity and the party I was suing, I never received them. But I am not surprised. I’m used to them not following through and would constantly have to hunt Joe and his partner down, whether it be via phone or trying to get them to return an email. I just wanted to share my experience. I am an Air Force veteran and this is my true and sworn testimony.