Elizabeth Barrett

Do NOT hire Elizabeth Barrett. I was her client. I signed her retainer agreement, paid her fees (including upfront and multiple invoices), and she represented me in my contested custody/child support matter on the NH Seacoast. Contrary to the exact same copy-paste response she leaves on every single ...negative review here ("You are not a client of mine" + harassment/arrest order claims), I absolutely was her paying client. She handled my case, appeared in court for me, billed me, and communicated (when she bothered to) directly with me. My experience was an absolute nightmare and a complete waste of money. She was nearly impossible to reach. Emails and calls went unanswered for days or weeks during critical deadlines. When I finally got her on the phone, she was rude, condescending, and clearly unprepared. Her legal advice was wrong and had to be corrected by the new attorney I hired after firing her. She pushed me hard toward a one-sided settlement that left me and my family in a worse position instead of actually fighting for what was fair. We lost key parts of the case due to her lack of preparation and inexperience. On top of everything, the bills kept piling up with surprise charges and zero transparency, far more expensive than anything she discussed upfront. I’ve now read the other one-star reviews here, and they match my experience exactly. The single glowing 5-star review claiming all the negatives are "fake harassment" or "spam from opposing parties" is laughable, these are real clients sharing real stories. If she can take your case, steer clear and find someone more responsive, experienced, and professional. Save yourself the stress, the lost time, and the wasted money.