Joseph Demarie

This attorney was referred to me by the Erie county bar association. I was not treated correctly for a serious medical issue and was seeking advice. When he called me, I started to explain what the nature of the issue was (mind you it's not something that can be summarized briefly, due to the comple...xity of the situation, which is apparently normal with medical malpractice cases). He kept cutting me off in an argumentative tone saying things like "well, you would have to prove that".... No!!! Really?? We have to actually PROVE damages???!!! Who would have thought!!! Isn't that why we hire attorneys?? To help us prove damages?? In all honesty, I only needed 5 minutes worth of phone conversation with this man, to know that he was not the type of attorney I was looking for. Malpractice attorneys need to show even a little compassion or concern and ask questions. Being condescending and rude to potential clients is no way to get ahead. Needless to say, I did my own research, contacted a few other attorneys, and apparently I have a very substantial case and have been offered multiple contracts .... That's the last time I go to the bar association for a referral!!!