As a parent involved in legal proceedings, it is imperative to select an amicus attorney who prioritizes the best interests of your child. My experience with Lennea Cannon was deeply disappointing and characterized by a disregard for my child's safety. Despite providing a list of qualified and experienced amicus attorneys, the opposing party chose the cheapest option, resulting in the appointment of Ms. Cannon. This decision, which placed cost over quality, placed my child's well-being at risk and resulted in inadequate representation.
During the proceedings, I felt that the process was biased towards the other party and did not provide a thorough, independent assessment of the situation. My concerns were not adequately addressed, and communication with the amicus attorney was not as responsive as I had hoped. Furthermore, I found Ms. Cannon's behavior during our communication to be unprofessional and dismissive of my concerns. This included an instance of mocking and laughing over me. During a home visit, Ms. Cannon's engagement and attention were also lacking, lasting only 11 minutes and 8 seconds.
Most concerningly, Ms. Cannon may have been unable to recognize potentially harmful behavior from the other parent, such as signs of narcissism, borderline personality disorder, homophobia, transphobia, and racism. This raised concerns about her ability to effectively advocate for the child's safety and placed children back into hostile and toxic environments.
Additionally, Ms. Cannon retained excess funds without refunding them and denied receiving payment despite evidence to the contrary. In hindsight, it is clear that "you get what you pay for". Seeing my child's well-being ignored and trivialized in court by an amicus attorney who was supposed to represent her concerns was a heartbreaking experience. read more