Lawrence D Pew's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stephanie | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

BEWARE

Fired his firm 3 times. When I tried to get money back, finally, was put in touch with PEW. He said I had opened my email and he had earned the nearly 2000.00, I BEGGED for help filling out the forms for the court... was told I had to do this myself by hand. I told them when I hired them I had disa...bilities. Was assured they could help, would even come to the house. ALL LIES, Lied to me and kept money they did nothing to earn.

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Posted by jesus garcia | March 26, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

error on chapter 7 with sate of CA good luck trying to reach them after you pay.

the issue with my case was the firm never sent docs of my BK to the state of CA. When the state contacted me i had a horrible time getting the firm to do anything or respond to emails. days after they reponded to a voicemail as I was heading out to the firm to give them the letter today just 2 weeks... after my discharge was received i find out the state set a levy on my bank account meaning the firm did nothhing to make their mistake right. Sadly today I am writting this review not that type of person but I honestly choose this firm due to review I deffinately hope it helps others make a wiser decision than the one I made. still trying to get them to fix it but I would have to wait est. of 3 days for a reponse hopefully they correct this error and live up to the good reviews i read on this site that influence me on my decision to use their services

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Lawrence Pew

Replied last March 26, 2014

Jesus, My name is Ferrol, I help Mr. Pew keep an eye on all of his accounts and resolve problems that may arise. I'm very disappointed to hear that you've had so much trouble and I apologize for the apparent lack of urgency in this matter. This does not meet the standards of service that we strive for here at the Pew Law Center. I've contacted the appropriate staff members and instructed them to contact you immediately to resolve this issue. If you could please contact me at [email protected] I'd like to discuss the details of this matter further so that we can train our team and make sure this doesn't ever become an issue again. Again I'm sorry that you haven't received the service that you expected and I will personally make sure that this gets resolved. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2013 | Tax

Unprofessional practice

I contacted Mr. Pew's firm to help me with tax issues. He offered a free consultation that until you actually walk through the door have no idea it is not with an attorney. The "free" consultation is nothing more than qualifying their client with what they call an "intake consultant." They asked 2 q...uestions regarding my taxes but asked many questions about what assets I had and what I would be willing to liquidate. Mr. Pew's firm may be as one reviewer said "focused" but in my opinion he is running a sophisticated phone room operation (my intake consultant entered the room with his headset still on) and was more interested in my willingness to liquidate assets than anything to do with my actual tax case.

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Lawrence Pew

Replied last July 05, 2013

I’m very sorry that you had an experience at the Pew Law Center that made you feel this way. We do our best to provide a comfortable and safe atmosphere for those who come to see us. Our complimentary consultation is designed to gather as much information about our potential clients and their financial situations as possible so that we can determine the different ways that their cases can be resolved. By no means did we intend to offend you. We have tried to reach out to you by email and resolve some of your concerns but have yet to receive a response. Please contact us because we’d love to have the opportunity to discuss these issues. Whether we hear back from you or not we will use your comments to train our staff and continue to strive to improve as a Firm, so we thank you for your feedback. We wish you nothing but the best in the future.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2011 | Tax

Another poor choice

When I had my first appointment with Mr. Pew I was very impressed with his professionalism and his knowledge. I gave him a large retainer and hired him to remedy my situation. Mr. Pew requested several documents in order to begin my case. I faxed all documentation within 48 hrs. and I asked for co...nfirmation of receipt and if there was any other documentation required. I never received a response. After a few days I called and left a message. After I called several times over a two week period I finally got a call back from a receptionist that said my paperwork hadn't even been looked at yet. After several more calls I received a call saying they were working on my case and they would call me by the end of the week to give me a status report. I still havent received one. My paycheck has been garnished and the I.R.S. is withholding $2000.00 a month causing my family a great financial hardship. All of this Mr Pew knew from our first meeting. I had hired a tax attorney, and paid him, before to remedy this same situation and that attorney went out of business before my case was resolved. Now I am out several thousands of dollars and apparently I have made another poor choice in attorneys! It seems Mr Pew has too much work and not enough qualified help. I have taken it upon myself to lighten his workload by cancelling my agreement with him. He will probably keep a large part of my retainer because of "all of the work" he put into my case (Erasing phone messages must be tiring!). Unfortunately this will probably save me money in the future.

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Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2010 | Tax

D minus

I was a client of Mr. Pew and paid him a retainer in advance. What I did not like about his service is that he did not reply to phone calls, did not provide the transcripts I requested in a timely manner, and provided information that was in contradiction with information from the IRS agent. Due to... this incorrect information, I had money taken from my account.

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Lawrence Pew

Replied last July 19, 2010

At Pew Law Center, we pride ourselves on superior client services. Unfortunately, neither the commenter nor AVVO will reveal the name of the client so we can right any possible wrongs that may have been committed and verify that they are a client. Certainly, we would do anything within our power to correct the situation and we hope the affected party contacts us. We will make it right! The Pew Law Center is dedicated to helping our clients make it through difficult times with little or no inconvenience to their lives. It appears that this possible client was a tax client. My former Law Partner managed the Tax resolution division of my former firm. As such, he would have been assigned to handle this client. However, we have parted ways and we no longer work together. He was not able to meet the service standards that I demand from me and my staff. With that said, it still pains me to have my name associated with this type of remark. While I know you can’t please everyone, it is the Pew Law Center’s standard to go the “Extra Mile” in all cases. On the rare occasion we make a mistake, we do all in our power to correct it! This comment displays the difficulty in working the IRS. Many times we have seen or heard the IRS agent or officer give conflicting information to taxpayers. Taxpayers must be aggressive in asserting their rights. The IRS has been known to bulldoze the taxpayer and snatch money out of the taxpayer’s bank account. We stop the IRS! Our clients keep their money. If the client comes to us after the IRS has taken their money, many times we can get that money back. We can do some amazing things to resolve peoples and businesses tax issues. However, the client must follow our advice and provide the information that we request. At the Pew Law Center, we serve our clients to our utmost ability. We encourage our clients to speak up if they ever have an issue with staff or perceive a problem with the way their case is being handled. We want our clients’ feedback and input. These are traumatic and stressful situations and we want to know how to make your life better.

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Lawrence D Pew's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arthur Hall

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pew is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to bankruptcy law and the rights of those in financial crisis. He uses this knowledge and his legal skills to advocate very diligently for his clients. I endorse Mr. Pew."

Michael Brock

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known D Pew for years now and can attest to both his integrity and quality work as an attorney. I would highly recommend D to anyone in need of bankruptcy legal services in Arizona."

Christopher Lee

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dee is one of the most caring attorney's that I know. I have witnessed first hand how much each of Dee's clients mean to him and the work that he pours in on each and every case that he retains. Dee exudes professionalism and if you are having financial troubles in and around the Phoenix area I highly recommend that you hire Dee Pew. To me, Dee is the only option."

Richard West

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

""D" is an extremely astute, thoughtful and aggressive attorney who fights for his clients. He truly cares for his clients because he understands as few attorneys do exactly what his clients are going through. He is compassionate and understanding. A real "lawyer's lawyer.""

Scott Macleod

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Lawrence "D" Pew is a zealous advocate who works tirelessly to get clients the results they deserve. For D, each client is treated as an individual which makes his work and his firm very different from many other firms that dot the Phoenix area. Through D's diligence, clients should rest assured that a seasoned professional is constantly, and consistently asserting their rights."

Matthew Dubin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is knowledgeable and committed to obtaining the best possible results for his clients. I give him a very strong endorsement."

Theron Morrison

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen the amazing work that "D" does and how much he cares for his clients. I would highly recommend him and his services. I would trust him with any of my family or friends."

Jared Powell

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pew has been a friend of mine for several years. I've worked along side him as a volunteer in the past. He is a sharp, committed, man of integrity who takes a genuine interest in the work that he does."

Timothy Young

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Other

"Larry's strength is that he focuses his practice, and does it well. I know many of the lawyers he associates with and they are all very driven and truly want to create the best practices possible, as does Larry."

Scott Stewart

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pew is an outstanding Bankruptcy attorney and he has helped his client’s shed millions of dollars of debt. This type of success can only come from an attorney that is skilled, knowledgeable and aggressive with creditors. I recommend that you call and talk to Mr. Pew and his firm"

Thomas Wallin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pew is a skilled bankruptcy attorney. His knowledge of this area of law is unmatched. I would recommend the Pew Law Center to any friends or family struggling during these tough economic times. I am pleased to endorse his work now and in the future."

Jeffrey Hammerschmidt

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Pew is a recognized expert in bankruptcy law. He has consistently obtained outstanding results for his clients."

John Bisnar

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lawrence Pew's expertise as a bankruptcy and tax attorney in Phoenix is nothing short of astonishing. He has helped over 2,000 clients eliminate over $100 Million in debt and taxes (and that is not a typo!). He takes the time to listen to you and your concerns to understand your tax and bankruptcy issues and determine what is in your best interest. Weather your protecting your assets against frivolous lawsuits, going up against the government, or having difficulties trying to navigate our legal system, Lawrence is your guy."