Tessa Cohen's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

I believed in her, but ultimately let down

I'm in a 50/50 joint custody situation, need to relocate due to remarriage, husband cannot relocate due to business. I hired Mrs. Cohen to represent me, and, as I have absolutely no experience in legal procedure, placed my full trust in her. As I was in a hurry to move, she suggested we motion ...to relocate. Much to my embarrassment, opposing counsel pointed out that proper procedure is to modify the parenting plan. The judge didn't just deny the relocation, but chastised her in court. She was stuttering and unable to provide any supporting case law, as opposing counsel had. If this was my only problem, it wouldn't be much more than a 3 month serback, but it's not. She broke multiple appointments, was a poor communicator, and very distracted by her merging her practice with another. She never provided an invoice, as per our contract, yet repeatedly asked me for more money. She moved into her new office about a week or 2 after we retained her, yet she didn't disclose that she'd be moving, yet, upon moving, requested a new retainer and that I pay her a second $3500 retainer fee. I told her to provide an invoice to see how close to replenishing fundsI was. She never has yet. I'm surprised by the lack of professionalism. Perhaps my expectations weren't fair? I don't know, I only met her at the consultation and some on the phone 2 additional times Emails were rare No paralegal. I wouldn't know what an appropriate expectation should be since she's my first attorney and a poor communicator. I'll be more careful in the future.

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Lewis Landerholm

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tessa does a great job helping her clients during difficult times. She is dedicated and her clients can trust she will work around the clock to make sure they are taken care of."

John Terry

Child custody lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tessa is a strong advocate for her clients and very knowledgeable about the law. I endorse her work."

Patrick Robinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tessa is a great attorney who cares about her cases and works hard for her clients. I'd recommend her to anyone needing a family law attorney."

Joshua Pops

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Working with Tessa as opposing counsel is always enjoyable yet professional. She goes over proposed language in paperwork with a fine toothed comb. Nothing gets by her, and it is a benefit both to the party she represents as well as the other side."

Elizabeth Christy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cohen is a well respected, hard working attorney. I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to her."