Lori D. Howard

I was going through a custody battle with my ex-husband nearly 3 years after our divorce. After nearly 3 years of his absence he decided to file for full custody once he was re-married in order to avoid paying child support because his new wife( who was claiming child support from two separate father...s) advised him to do so. I requested an ad Litem through my attorney, and we agreed on Lori. What a nightmare. If I’d only known then what I know now, I would have never allowed this heartless, money hungry woman to determine the lives of my children. I filled out her paper work and sent it in to my attorney three months before she ever contacted me. When she did contact me, she pointed out to me the many times she’d already spoken and had contact with my children’s father. She was rude, short and not interested in anything I had to say. She even told me our first conversation would have to be quick and to the point due to the fact she had other appointments. Through her sarcastic expressions and rude interruptions, she made it very clear that she already had her mind made up about me. I emailed her clear evidence to prove my stand against my children’s father and she didn’t present any of it in court and even allowed him to get away without a drug test. I would never ever recommend this woman to represent your children and them be placed in her evil hands in court.

On the first visit with her, she said she could do everything involving my case for $1,000. When I came back on the second visit with the money, she had me to sign an agreement saying $1,000 was a retainer and the charge per hour $175. BUT she said it would still be under $1,000. I trusted her which ...was a mistake. Got a bill for the first month for $367! I had to fire her because the first six weeks I was charged $560. The case was just getting started and over half of the $1,000 was gone. It seemed to me to be a bait and switch with a false promise thrown in. She didn't always answer email questions but when she did, it was "I don't know" I don't believe so" "I haven't done that yet" to the SAME questions each time. She was billing for reading the emails and then for answering them, usually the same questions. It was not a good experience because I felt like I had been conned and my money had been wasted. Would not ever recommend her.

Lori is an excellent attorney. She is ethical, honest, and level headed. She is down to earth, easy to talk to, and never judges me. I trust her to have my best interests and know she will go above and beyond to advocate for me. You can tell she really cares about her clients and is driven by hel...ping them. I have referred many friends to her and will continue to do so. I cannot thank her enough for all the help she has given me.