Paul Alfred Pettine III

I hired this man to represent me in a divorce. He required a $10,000.00 retainer, and somehow when I asked for my file back, there was absolutely nothing in the file but a printed Google map of the Portland area. He would not return my retainer to me, saying it had been used up even though there is n...o proof of work completed, especially for $10,000. For further context, I did not contact Paul very often because I figured if there would be something to know, he would tell me. The opposing side(my husband) didn’t turn in his PPDs. Which means Paul didn’t do anything in the best interest of his client(me.) I do not recommend this attorney due to my experience.

Wilson and Pettine are a world-class legal team. They have represented me in a highly acrimonious divorce involving significant custody and property issues. I have been very pleased with the outcomes, but even more so with the firm's approach: very professional, prompt, thorough, communicative, a...nd detail-oriented. Their communication has been outstanding, keeping me informed of everything and responding very quickly to my inquiries. Throughout, I have felt that they were listening to my priorities and that I was fully in charge of the process. I use the word "team" advisedly: it is not just the attorneys, but also their fellow professionals such as forensic accountants, plus the outstanding administrative staff, which makes for a formidable combination. Concerning cost: good legal help is not cheap, but W&P were very clear up front about what the case might cost, have been careful to explain the additional costs that might be incurred by certain moves, have provided carefully itemized statements, and have been judicious about not arguing certain points of the case when the possible gain wasn't worth the cost to me. I have heard many horror stories from people who went through mediation or had inferior attorneys, and ended up with unsatisfactory outcomes; I am very grateful to be represented by Wilson & Pettine. I have recommended this firm to several other individuals who were, unfortunately, in need of similar legal assistance, and will continue to do so.