Jeffrey David Powell

I contacted my attorney with billing concerns to be ignored. I was billed for items not needed, time that I find questionable. Expressed concerns in writing and by phone call. Ultimately was ignored since he knew I already discontinued his services he and his firm Bracken Margolin Besunder LLP in Isl...andia, NY over charged taking advantage of having a $5000 retainer. In 5 business days managed to charge $1800 returning only $3200, like taking candy from a baby. Claimed to spend time researching what he claimed he already knew. Took a month to return balance of retainer as if the firm needed the cash. Since retainer required I pay their bills no later than 20 days or incur late fees. He was handling this case incorrectly advising to settle a fraudulant ADA handicap case. Ultimately the exact same case, lawyer and plaintiff that filed 77 suits against property owners, I found an attorney successful to get case dismissed. Mr. Powell had no idea how to get this case dismissed. He knew how to bill for what wasn't needed and double bill for it too. I explained my concerns but he did not care, nor did a partner at his firm care at all as they both ignored my specific claims on their bill. I would not hire this attorney or their firm. He believes your money for slight amounts more is no big deal as long as he is the beneficiary being paid, his boss and firm partner (no need to name her here) was even more unreasonable. I would not spend the time to review him if this was not true. This is not personal he is an older gentleman, not much abilities and is not looking out for the client more than his bill.