Christopher Richard Casey

Mr. Casey represented me, along with 70 other homeowners, in a mass action case against a real estate developer/builder for defective construction and breach of the Consumer Protection Act. The case took almost 3 years, and we prevailed (won!). I have a background in real estate and have worked wit...h many attorneys over the past 20 years, representing clients through transactions, acting as Power of Attorney, handling the closings/title work, amongst other things. I was particularly impressed with Mr. Casey's professional decorum. He communicated regularly and often, updating all of us on the ups and downs of the case, polling us to see where our will was in regard to settling (if a realistic opportunity arose, which it did with one of the contractors right before the trial), and made himself available throughout the case to answer questions, whether by email or a phone call. The amount he collected from each homeowner at the beginning of the case (the money we each paid to join the lawsuit) was so minimal-- way less than an attorney charges a client to prepare closing documents or review contracts!) and I kept expecting that we would each have to come up with more as the case dragged on into a full 3 years. But we were never asked for more, which is just unheard of in this day and age in the legal industry. (He collects fees from the final award, as a percentage, which is referred to as "contingency fees.") What also made an impression (a very good one) is the way he conducted himself in the hearings and trial. He was respectful to all parties, not belittling the witnesses he examined or cross examined, he made each of us that testified very much at ease, and he did not irritate or pander to the panel of arbitrators (Judges). These qualities were in stark contrast to the mannerisms of the counsel (attorneys) representing the other side (the builder) and I believe that his humble and down-to-earth approach made a significant difference during the trail. It lets the facts and evidence speak for themselves.