J. Porter DeVries

I hired J. Porter DeVries after doing my diligence to find the right attorney to represent me in my case. We agreed on the approach and strategy up front and I felt good with his confidence in being able to help me. So I paid him $21,000 of his very expensive $25,000 retainer that he required up fron...t, and then he completely failed to honor our agreement and follow our strategy. Instead of advocating for my best interests as he was hired to do, he withdrew his representation without fair warning when I needed him the most through this process. His withdrawal caused me a serious injustice and completely compromised my case at a crucial time that he agreed would be his responsibility. I may not be able to recover from his actions and I am so devastated with this injustice when he seemed to be the right attorney to wrap this case up for me. After paying a whopping $21,000, he only contributed a minimal effort worth about $5000 based on his rates. After this very negative outcome, I asked him to refund me the majority of the retainer or to perform the work as we had agreed, but he refused to do either and he proceeded to withdraw from the case. I really needed that money back to try and find another lawyer and I'm not sure what to do now. I cannot believe this turned out to be so negative when he was so confident he could help me before taking my money. J. Porter DeVries does not appear to be who he claims, he talks a good story up front but then doesn't follow through on the agreement. If you are looking for justice in our legal system, I would find someone else to represent you.

For a maritime business owner like myself, litigation is a distraction, a headache, and a great source of anxiety. My general counsel attorneys at DeVries & Associates stay on top of my business. We have monthly "check in calls," where they dive into what my current issues are and how we can solve th...em effectively and proactively. With D & A on my side, I am well defended, well protected, and I know that I will always have a zealous advocate for my interests. D & A is an invaluable and indispensable part of my team.

I have known Porter since the beginning of 2014 when he joined the BNI group called Ali'i Networkers in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Porter has been a reliable and valuable member of BNI and many of the members have offered testimonials of his character, knowledge and work ethic. He has assisted me with a ...few legal questions either by knowing the answer himself or referring me to other legal resources. Every time he exceeded my expectations with his professionalism, timeliness and knowledge. I can confidently recommend Porter to any person or company needing his services. With Warm Aloha, Bradley Tropical Lighting Connection, LLC