W. Anthony Aguinaldo

Anthony is a lawyer with zeal. I hired him to handle two (misdemeanor) court cases, and he completed them both in a highly professional and efficient manner. He patiently explained the legal process, provided timely and accurate counsel, tirelessly negotiated with the prosecutors, and constantly up...dated me on the progress. I am extremely satisfied with the judgments and his performance in court. I witnessed how his fellow lawyers hold him in high esteem. I believe the respect and confidence he receives will certainly benefit his clients. He has my strongest possible endorsement.

I reached out to Anthony in regards to a civil matter involving me and a major chain of businesses. Not knowing how to file paperwork, nor how the court process works I was at a loss. Had it not been for Anthony my case would be dismissed by now, or even worse I'd be liable for something that obvio...usly should be their liability. Anthony took more than the required time to help, and for the record was extremely understanding of my veteran status.

Had a consultation with Anthony and explained my situation. Without getting into to much detail, I was being unfairly disciplined at work for an unfounded complaint. This situation caused me to loose monetary compensation from my normal duties at work. Anthony sat there and listened attentively. He t...old me what was happening to me was unfair and that I do indeed have a case. He told me I could retain his services for $300.00 and that that was a deal he made for me which I thought was great. Fast forward 7 months later and while still I going the same situation at work, I get no word from Anthony even though I forward all paperwork and documentation of the unfair treatment. He doesn't even check in on me. I contuinally have to call and leave emails and wait days for a response back. After a brief phone discussion with Anthony, I forgo my union representation and request that Anthony start taking action on my behalf. Mind you this is a year into the unfair treatment and I have been no closer to getting the issue resolved with the employer. Anthony asks for $800.00 for the work to start taking place. Long story short, he made me feel as if I had a case which I know I did yet he took my money and did nothing for me. His advice was to lay low and take it because he seen other situations work out bad and employers found ways to get rid of employees even as far as fabrication and planting evidence. He had no courage or pride to fight for me even after taking my money. I realize that $1100 is a deal for an attorney but nothing was accomplished on my behalf. I'm not asking for money back but I do wish to warn others of this mans coward attitude, misleading information, and poor attitude towards representing his clients. I'm writing this because till this day he hasn't even checked on the status of my case. I was cleared of any wrong doing but it took 14months. Totally unacceptable and I feel so discouraged to try and fight the employer already. There were so many details left out of this story in an attempt to keep it short but in all, be warned that this man is a waste of money. You will be disappointed

In an emergency phone call without a lot of background or preamble he was able to give me very useful and calming advice that helped me get through a very disturbing work situation. I was amazed at how he honed right in on the important issues and worked through the options with me in a empathetic a...nd professional manner.