Thomas Arthur Gatheman

I paid Thomas a $1200 retainer after discussing my child support case, which was understood to be an interstate matter from the beginning. I was told by Thomas that because I have joint custody and the child lives with me six months of the year, we could file to request a judge to modify the amount,... even though (as I already knew) in IL its just 20% of your income regardless of the cudtody sharing. He told me because Im active duty military he was going to expedite the hearing, I have a case to go in front of the judge with. Weeks go by and Im getting charges for his secretary to scan documents, but no progress on my case. More charges for emails and scanning documents, no progress. I had to repeatedly call and email him and finally I got a letter saying he does not recommend I file to modify child support in IL. Then why did you take my case?!?! He did NOTHING, did not draft or file any paperwork. I had to repeatedly call to ask for my retainer back; and months later I got a check for a little over $300. Worst experience I have ever had, a complete joke of an attorney and waste of my time and money. Ive had two other lawyers for over three years and I have never seen charges for absolutely no work. Active duty military beware: he will take advantage of you not being there in person.

Mr. Gatheman is a ve ry intelligent, knowledgeable, and honest attorney. He is a rare find in a sea of attorneys who have been like vultures. Mr. Gatheman always told me the truth, even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear, but I'm so glad I trusted his better judgment. He could think for me and hel...p me, when I was too distraught to think. Yes, I would highly recommend him to my friends and everyone else. You will not be sorry when he is working for you. You will know you have the best.