Gemma Elisabeth Fenimore

Gemma Fenimore agreed to send a letter on my behalf to the management of a Tucson theater where I had been a successful volunteer usher for about 3 years, until experiencing discrimination due to my hearing impairment (one deaf ear) during a particular event. (I also ushered elsewhere for 15 years wi...thout incident.) I would like to have had an apology, and to return to my position with no fear of reprisal. I quit because of being treated disrespectfully by the usher manager. To my knowledge, there was no formal process for ending my services. Ushers at this theater agreed to work on a show-by-show basis, as few or as many as they chose, during the years I was there. It was difficult to work with Ms. Fenimore, and I should have stopped when I realized this, fairly early on. She seemed to think that she needed to change my way of presenting the situation, and my request for redress. I believed that it would be be appropriate to express the facts and my feelings my way. I needed her legal expertise and authority to indicate the seriousness of the situation to the director, and to give input about wording, but not to cancel out my personal experience. It was a struggle to get her to include statements I believed were important. However, I didn't know if I would find a better lawyer in a timely way. When a reply to the letter was finally received, it was not good. A policy was stated, with a long contract, which essentially said that volunteers are there to serve the theater with no expectation of any benefit. (Nor obviously of respectful treatment.) Ms. Fenimore basically threw up her hands. I think she could have sent a second letter to remind the theater management that: 1. I had been hired prior to this new paperwork being demanded of volunteers; i.e, I should have been "grandfathered;" and 2. Because of the issue of discriminating against me re my disability (which, again, did not affect my job performance), an apology would still have been appropriate. I wish this had occurred to me at the time. But it should have occurred to the lawyer, in my opinion. Ms. Fenimore had overcharged me for the letter she sent, in my opinion, and it did not seem that she would send a follow-up without another out-of-line fee. Bottom line: she really didn't care. Her area of law did not qualify her to act on my behalf, which she should have been honest about. I was left feeling under- represented and taken advantage of. This experience left a very bad taste in my mouth about her. I advise anyone to look further for meaningful representation.

Gemma was an excellent attorney. She was always on top of everything, called to remind me things i had to do, dates and times for court. Helped me get everything done and was always very kind. Always responded right back if i had a question never made me wait. I went into this not knowing what was go...ing to happen and scared because i didn't know, but after i talked to Gemma she made me feel very comfortable and i knew i could trust her with my case. I would recommend her to any one that needs an attorney for family law.

Gemma is just amazing, She took my case at the end of last year and it finally has come to a end this month. She has stood by me, Gave me amazing advice, She helped walk me through my divorce and Child support without a lot of stress. When she says it will be done, Its done!! She was the 2nd law...yer I hired in my case and I am thankful I found her after having to fire my 1st lawyer that sat on paperwork for a month. I needed things done fast and with in the first few days of hiring Gemma I had some temp orders in. She works fast and gets things done. I would and have recommended Gemma to everyone I know! Gemma I cant Thank you enough for everything you have done, I hope to never have to hire another lawyer but if I had too it would be you 100% Thank you for all your hard work.

April 2016, I was referred to Gemma through an agency to help gain guardianship of my disabled child. I was going through a messy divorce, at the time, and Gemma was extremely understanding and considerate of my situation. She was respectful and caring and took the time to explain the process was o...f gaining guardianship. She was able to answer all of my questions with confidence. Each time I would call or email her, she would get back to me immediately. She always kept me informed and updated of my case. She handled my case with professionalism and grace. She ensured that everything would run smoothly and it did! May 2016, A few days after my divorce settlement, I found myself needing a lawyer again. Gemma came to mind immediately. I called her, explained the situation and hired her on the spot. She is currently handing my criminal case and has done an exceptional job thus far. I haven't had to see the inside of a courtroom and she has fought for me to the fullest to get this case dismissed. I have 100% confidence in her and know that she will handle my current case professionalism and grace, again. Hiring Gemma to represent me was a no brainer. She is absolutely and genuinely an honest and caring lawyer. I will say this with confidence, if I ever need another lawyer in my lifetime, Gemma will be the one I call.