Philip M Wasley

I paid just a small 100.00 for a consult fee for Mr. Wasley. I felt that was very reasonable. My case is minor and I've stated that to his assistant. She was AWESOME by the way. However I'm out money and time. I work hard for my money like everyone else does. I expect nothing for free, and I don't ex...pect anything handed to me. But I do expect some kindness. What Mr. Wasley doesn't know and couldn't know is that I've had a severe brain injury. So the way I process information is by repeating it by paraphrasing. This is to insure that I have a full understanding of what is being said. This might be frustrating for some. But I'm doing the best that I can. I literally only contacted him so I would have an understanding of my options, if any, and that way I'd be able to make some decisions moving forward. It has been very stressful for me and my family and I didn't know what else to do other than get my legal options. Mr. Wasley did give me those, but the way he went about it wasn't very kind. Between rude sarcasm and some rather rude statements. "It's not like this is a million dollar pot" was one statement. Well yes I get that, I'm not stupid. I've said that. But it's still my hard earned money I'm discussing. And that was rude. Very rude. Another, "Do you want me to say it another way so you understand it". Along with the tone attached, I felt very spoken down to. I can't help how I process things. I even stated I'm just trying to make sure I have an understanding. If I'm paying you for a few moments of your time sir, I don't think it's out of the question to expect a little patience and some kindness. A simple statement like, yes I'm sorry but this is all you have for options would go a long way. Or I know that it must be difficult/frustrating/defeating. Whatever. It would have made me feel a little more important and valued than gum on your shoe. So I guess you get the rating for delivering what I paid for which was options. You don't make the laws, so the lack of options is not your fault. However how you speak to people and present yourself matters. Maybe not to you, but maybe someone else won't go into it with you expecting any empathy. Not sympathy. Empathy. There's a difference. But don't expect any of it from this guy. I have worked with some very unsavory people in my line of work. And I've never treated someone like their concerns, no matter how small, did not matter. I've never treated someone like they were stupid or unworthy. Apparently that is how you do business. Take it as constructive criticism. And maybe you'll think about how you say things to people in the future. Maybe you don't care and you'll go on as usual. But your delivery hurt my feelings enough to leave this review.