Jill Alison Massey

After leaving an incompetent lawyer, I seek out and hired Cordell & Cordell based on the company's longevity, experience and overwell being of understanding a Man pain and agony of going through a contested divorce. I had high hopes of hiring the firm and knew Cordell & Cordell was going to change th...e trajectory of my case and after consultation, my counselor became Mrs. Masey. I did not receive high-level services like the previous clients. When I hired the firm in mid-June 2020, I supplied the counselor w/a transfer file, a complete detailed summary of my case w/bullet points including copious notes from March 2019 to an Itemized list of expenses till 2021 and everything in between. With All the information I supplied the counselor and w/her 2 accounts of intensive studies, when we spoke on December 5th, 2020, Jill told me she did not have a plan in place to come to the judge, No strategy and she needed more time. I have paid this firm over $7,000 in 5 months on a case that was subjected to be roughly $5,000! I was appalled and confused, that w/All the information she received, she was not able to paint a vivid picture of what is going on in my case? Let alone, I spoke to her 3 different times about the case and through conversation, she had a real condescending attitude like she was tired of me asking questions and displaying options. What I did receive from her was, "what will not work in court, we cannot do this, I am not going to do this, Do this and that, silence, snobbish replies and Never provided a solution. I paid for a service and the quality of Work was Not delivered. I could care less about the other reviews, I am speaking Facts about what happened in my case. I even tested her to see if she was intrigued in working on my case or was she there for payment and was striving to thrive off of my emotions. I did receive my answer when the Plaintiff send over a modified paystub (that the counselor agreed was modified), so Jill calculated the plaintiff's yearly earnings, in which I disagreed with. Instead of Jill sending an email asking Plaintiff, her pay rate, the counselor said, " I can't go to trial and say, Judge, you shouldn't trust this paystub because Plaintiff owns a printer and therefore could have doctored it?".......This was the reply from the counselor based on her caliber of work! A counselor is supposed to facilitate, give legal advice, recommend, provide solutions that will fit with the court and in some cases help make the decision for the client. I thought this was Cordell & Cordell reputation. I received a typical "Roadmap" that wasn't filled out at the end and Jill Never submitted in my DFRA to the courts in those 5 months, but she submitted in her LOA to the courts. I check the Tyler Odyseey and my DFRA was Never submitted! This counselor/Cordell & Cordell cost me more pain, agony and it has been very detrimental over these years and now I am placed back to square one and I Will Never Recommend this counselor and firm in Atlanta, Ga

Jill was hired to assist me with a temporary protection order. Her initial consultation laid out clearly the process that I should be expecting. Jill was very sensitive to my situation, and provided me ample time to address any concerns that I had. Upon hiring her Jill took control of all aspects of ...my case. She communicated clearly via email and through phone calls all pertinent details. When the case went to court she was timely and prepared to handle all aspects of the case. After the case concluded she ensured all paperwork obligations were met with the court. I would not hesitate to hire Jill again if the need ever arose.

I had an experience with another lawyer earlier in my life that left me apprehensive about hiring future attorneys. Jill completely took that apprehension away when dealing with my child custody issue. She is thorough and understanding. Her tenacity is impressive. I never doubted that she was fig...hting for me and not simply doing a job. I would recommend her to anyone needing a family lawyer.

I used Jill to get custody of my daughter from her mother. During this time I was very busy with my military job working long hours, Jill was always available after normal hours to give me updates on my case. She worked very hard and hit every detailed for us needed to win. The case was so strong and... well written by her, that we never went to court. Once my ex was served, she gave into every demand outlined in the new custody agreement.

I wish I had contacted Jill and retained her legal services before hiring my first pathetic family attorney. Jill was extremely professional, detail-oriented, and highly skilled and knowledgeable. On several occasions when I tried to short-change myself both in terms of custody and keeping most of my... hard-earned finances, Jill advised and successfully prosecuted my case otherwise, given her keen interest and knowledge of my specific circumstances and Georgia family law. You were a godsend, Jill. Thank you.