Philip L Kratz

We hired Phil in 2018 to do a modification on parenting plan. Paid the retainer and was doing well. He then after using his retainer money, we set up a monthly dollar amount until it was all done. He and his legal assistant didnt keep up with updates at all. After a year of nothing we finally told hi...m he was fired and going with a new attorney. Of course after we did the firing we found out from new attorney Phil had a stroke. Now why in the hell wouldn't he is legal assistant let us know that. He then didn't return any money for the work he didn't do anything with in the year nothing was getting done. I wouldn't recommend him at ALL. He doesnt communicate very good at all. Don't waist your time and money. It shouldnt take over a year to settle.

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.

I hired Mr. Kratz over 10 years ago to establish my child support and custody of my son. I was so grateful he represented me back then, that I hired him again to represent me in another matter. I trust Mr. Kratz completely because he is a straight shooter and I refer everyone I know to him. He is ...worth every penny and to be perfectly honest people that do not use him have spent far more on their attorney. He is the best in town and if you truly want a chance to win your case he is your man!!

When clients don't pay their bills and expect an attorney to work for free, I find that most people get what they pay for... which does not include free legal assistance. I have been a client of Mr. Kratz and have worked with Shelley for years off and on during my struggles in my divorce case. My ...guess is the previous review was yet another client who didn't pay their bill, complained they didn't have money etc. and expected both Mr. Kratz and Shelley to keep on working on their case. I know both of them work very hard on my case and those I have referred to them. The level of personal service and professionalism is stellar and I have worked with a couple of attorneys prior and not one has ever been at the level Mr. Kratz and his Paralegal Shelley are. Divorce is tough and I would not want any other team on my side !!!

There aren't enough words to express my thankfulness to Phil for the wonderful work he did in my divorce case!! It was a LONG drawn out fiasco that lasted 1 1/2yrs and ALOT of emotional stress...Phil was very very patient and kind thru this whole ordeal! Without going into huge detail I want to exp...lain that not ALL lawyers have your best interest at heart....some of them decide "for you" what your settlement should be with the attorney for the other side and then try and "talk you into" what you should settle for....this was what happened to me PRIOR to finding Phil! Phil really listened to me...most times when I would meet with him, he would start the meeting by updating me on my case and TOGETHER we would decide what our next action should be. He was thoughtful, and considerate...he truly gave me a voice and my opinion mattered!! I had gone thru two lawyers before finding Phil...it was a nightmare to say the least...and the sad part is that you learn as you go...never having gone thru ANYTHING needing an atty I "didn't know what I didn't know"...until it was too late! Luckily I was referred to Phil and consulted with him, from the beginning I liked him and mainly the reason was he asked very specific questions, got all of the details, kept track of data w/spreadsheets...was so prepared that I knew if this ended up at trial he would be on top of everything! We did not end up in trial...three days prior we settled..and it was only because of Phil that I made out with anything close to what I feel I deserved!