Philip L Kratz

I hired Mr. Kratz to help in my very high conflict family law case. We had an initial disagreement over billing but Mr. Kratz saw my viewpoint and refunded me $750!!! I am so grateful for that. I do not have the funds to continue to retain him. He gave me my closing file with his word as evidence as ...to the contempt situation with my ex husband. He wished me well and hopes my situation with my child turns out in my favor and we have a happy life together. I would rehire Mr. Kratz if ever I am able to. Kim S.

Phil Kratz is OK lawyer, he could be as a brilliant lawyer if he want to, or do nothing for that client. I noticed that Kratz’s office has a very poor administrative service. Phil Kratz was working through my divorce in 2007. In the beginning, he was doing a good job, however later I was started no...ticing that he did not put enough time and effort for my divorce and custody case and I would say he did not care about the result of the case. At that time going through my divorce I did not have clear direction where we are going, what will be next step, for several times I could not reach anyone in his office. His office was sending to me the several copies of a threating motions or responses from other party with no explanation or notes for that. The last drop was for me when I receive the statement and I did not what to do and for about three weeks I could not rich anyone from his office. No responses, no calls back, no e-mails. I felt that I am paying to attorney for nothing and everything I have to do on my own, with no attorney help. I lose a trust for this attorney, and change him.

I have reviewed this lawyer before on this site. However in the last year I have found that ALOT of loose ends where never taken care of. Once my divorce was filled ($3000 retainer, $1000 more, and $2,500that my ex was ordered to pay later) Phil and Shelley quit responding to me. I found out yesterda...y that my Qdro paperwork had never been filed since March 15,2011 and that DRS has no record of my divorce. I have mixed feelings about this lawyer because at the time of the process he fought very hard for me but once it was done he didn't care and dropped the ball. when I called to ask him why the paperwork was never submitted he didn't have an answer other than that he could do it now but he would have to charge me. I told him no, I will take care of this on my own. He also questioned me about unpaid bills to him which my ex husband was told by the court to pay and he is receiving payments of 50 a month which he agreed to I said that he could send me a bill once my ex had completed his payments to him.

To start their billing practices are atrocious. Charging to leave a message all the time while leaving you in the dark. When a bill does show up months later there is no explanation. I have never seen him argue with actual law references. I would never recommend this lawyer except for who to stay a...way from. Over promises, under delivers. Period