Ellen Beattie and I met many years ago when I required legal counsel. She was very friendly to me…read moreand explained in simple English the legal situation for which I was seeking advice. She stayed on task, helping me to keep emotion out of the matter at hand. She provided what proved to be excellent advice based on her professional experience and knowledge of the law. I recommend Ellen Beattie wholeheartedly and without reservation. She has sat down with me to determine how to stand up for me on multiple occasions. I would like to say she is a great friend, and it is true we enjoy catching up a bit when we run into each other around C-U, but really I only call her when I need something. She is the best at what she does.

We had poor communication. I asked Ms Beatty one question: what might I reasonably expect, in…read moreterms of community property division, if I divorced my husband in Illinois. She never answered the question because she told me on the day of my appointment that she would not speak with me over the phone or by telecommunication: only in person. I told her that I only have one car and I am not free to use it. She still wouldn't talk to me. She just took my $150 and never gave me any legal advice at all. That was the end of it. I just gave her $150 and she gave me nothing.

Richard was our attorney for buying our first home. We really cannot praise him enough. He was by…read morefar the best and most comforting part of the home-buying process. He is wonderful at communication and extremely comfortable and knowledgable about the process. He made sure we had considered all details for this specific property (some being sort of one-off issues that I don't think come up normally) and that we were well represented throughout the process. I don't know how his costs compared to others, but in the end we didn't care. For such an important purchase, it feels the best money we've ever spent.

This law office baited me in by saying that they had to charge a little more for the initial…read moreretainer. They requested $4,000. They then proceeded to request $4-5,000 every 2 weeks after that to refill the retainer stating that there was a lot that was getting done. I was desperate to get my divorce case done so I kept paying these fees until it got to 20k and they hadn't even completed the discovery request that was sent. 20k with no court appearance, just most of the discovery being completed. They are now charging me over $2,000 just to have them withdraw from my case. This law firm is extremely shady and the only thing they seem to be effective at is sending bills. I would recommend staying away from this law firm.

This place is a scam. They took incorrect info twice for my "free" consultation and then tried to…read morecharge me a fee in order to re-schedule.

I've used this firm for 7 years and they're so patient, kind, and helpful. Wonderful receptionist…read moreand attorneys, Blake weaver and Lindsay Kearns have helped me both. I appreciate them so much!

From the owner: For reliable Urbana, IL Attorneys who are committed to you, contact Weaver, Kearns & Bergstrom. Our…read moresound experience has helped an innumerable amount of clients.

If you're thinking of using this firm, don't! They are unresponsive, nearly useless, and violated…read moremy attorney client privilege. If you want a firm that treats every case like it's their very first, Wozniak and Associates is the firm for you! They are extraordinarily incompetent. Though they've been a firm for over 20 years, they appear to have NO idea what they're doing. Their phones and emails seem unable to contact the outside world, as they will never return any of your messages. They will do their best to keep you as in the dark and confused as possible, then charge you over and over and over when you call and try to get any shred of information about the confusing and life-ruining process you're currently going through. I was in an awful situation and I hoped a lawyer could help me. Jay Ping was definitely not the lawyer to call. Jay does all sorts of delightful things like joke that he's "not a morning person" then show up late for your court hearing with a dry cleaning tag still attached to his suit! I begged him for 6 months to get my ex to send my passport, social security card and birth certificate that he was holding hostage. Jay did nothing. I told him my ex drained the bank account. Jay did nothing the first time, and didn't even call me back when I told him it happened a second time. I told him my pet was sick and I wanted to come back to my house to see her before she died. He did nothing and I never saw her again. I told him I needed things from my house as I had hardly any clothing or belongings. He did nothing. I drove 14 hours by myself to get into my house. He did nothing and I had to call a locksmith. When the divorce was finalized he told me I just needed to print out the judges opinion - 6 pages airing every detail of my personal life - and use that to change my name. The woman at the social security office literally laughed and asked if it was my lawyers first divorce. But none of that is the worst part. The worst part is that he breached attorney client privilege to negotiate on my behalf with my ex-mother in law when I specifically told him that she was not a lawyer and not to be involved. Instead, he charged me to negotiate with her. When I told him not to, he said okay, then did it again charged me more. When I complained about this ethical violation, the firm agreed to refund the money for this violation of my privacy. That was in May. As the mail also flummoxes them, I just received the check today, in March. It is for the wrong amount and made out to the wrong name. Oh well!

My husband and I had to wait a full month (about Dec 21st to today, 1/18) for Kristen Fischer to…read moredraft up a basic one page alteration to some legal documentation. I've heard good things about this practice but our experience has not represented those statements.

So upon getting arrested and searching for a lawyer, I did not see a ton of useful, objective…read morereviews so I would like to leave one so when somebody like me starts searching for an attorney, this will be useful... I've worked with Evan Bruno before. He did me good. No complaints. This time, I was pretty sure I was cooked. To the point I had even broke the news to my family that I would probably have to go away for a while. I don't wanna make this about me not going to jail bc everything is relative...you know what you did or didn't do... That being said, this is about his conduct in total: professional and super informative. Upon first meeting and hearing how much he was going to charge, I may have threw up in my mouth a little but like they say; you get what you pay for. After doing more research and a consultation, I paid. He told me I was in good hands but I was still super apprehensive. He did not lie. From the little things like a day or two before every court date, getting an email letting me know where to be/what time/what was going to happen, to being presented all options, and being given his professional opinion...and personal if I'd ask. Showed up on time and ready to each and every court date. The one time he had to sub, he informed me prior. There were no surprises. I'm EXTREMELY satisfied with the outcome of my case and his conduct. I hope I never need this man again I promise but if ever you find yourself in a situation and need a lawyer you can count on, he did not disappoint...pay the man!

Ms. Jamie Rollins has been a part of my life for over a year, the most humiliating and humble year…read moreof my life. Since day one, she guided me through a legal process that I never imagined going through and had no knowledge of the process or outcome. We communicated weekly and I knew she was making every effort in areas even beyond the norm. Once presented to the judge, she did not miss a point and displayed genuine support and care of my case. Her message and delivery was received to end the worst year of my life and to take next steps to move forward She continues to be available if I need her. I will forever be grateful.