Working with Richard was extremely positive. His expertise is extraordinary and I am very pleased…read moreto highly recommend his services. Professional, direct and responsive are some of his Law Firm qualities.

I want to start off by thanking Richard Symmes and his team for the respect and patience they…read moreshowed me during this very stressful time. I was so intimidated with the thought of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In my mind I had failed. That thought went away after speaking with Richard himself during my first free consultation. I explained my situation to him and explained that I was at a loss. Richard answered all of my questions and concerns with compassion and understanding. I originally called a different law firm, (because I googled bankruptcy and called the first one that popped up), and something did not feel right with them, it was like a sales call almost... I am so glad I trusted my gut and called Symmes Law Group after seeing their amazing reviews on google and yelp. I highly recommend Symmes Law Group for anyone who might be at a loss like I was and felt like there was nothing else to do with their debt. Thank you again Richard and team from the bottom of my heart for everything!!!

I am thoroughly disgusted with Attorney Chi Nguyen's lack of professionalism and communication…read more I found her through Yelp in July 2025 with glowing reviews. After a July 4th consultation, I hired her to handle my parenting plan matter (not my protection order, though she gave advice on that too). What followed was one of the worst professional experiences I've ever had. Here are the main issues: Never in court - She never once appeared in person, only via Zoom. We paid her the same as anyone else, yet she didn't show up physically. Unprofessional appearance - On Zoom, she dressed in casual T-shirts, not courtroom-appropriate attire. Paralegal overseas - The paralegal assigned to our case (Bernard) was working permanently out of the country. This made direct communication about our case nearly impossible. Bad legal advice & dishonesty - She advised my child to drop a protection order to "help" with a 50/50 parenting plan, then denied ever giving that advice in court. This damaged our case. Unprepared in court - Judges were visibly frustrated with her lack of preparation and awareness of required next steps. Communication failures - She ignored the client portal (where we receive notifications) and instead sent critical updates by regular email, which caused us to miss deadlines and hearings. Documents were submitted incorrectly and late, resulting in continuances, sanctions, and extra costs we had to pay ($700). Recent failure - For a GAL hearing, financial documents we sent in late August were submitted at the last minute. She failed to consult us on which GAL we preferred, leaving us blindsided in court. We left court feeling defeated every single time. Yesterday's hearing was the final straw--we fired her immediately. Hiring an attorney is stressful enough; you need someone professional, prepared, and communicative. Chi Nguyen was none of these. Do not hire her. I only gave 1 star because Yelp wouldn't let me submit my review without doing it.

I first went to Chi because she was referred to by a friend. However, my experience with her was…read morenot great at all. I contacted her around September to handle my case, and from time to time I asked her for updates in which she gave me very basic information. One day the DOL sends me a notice that my drivers license has been suspended because of failure to notice the court of my options. Mind you, this is something that is completely done by the lawyer. I message Chi, and she started to blame the court about how ridiculous they were, but in reality she should've kept status on my case. It's clear Chi treats each case as a $$ bag and doesn't care to check up on the status of her clients cases. As a result, this lead my insurance going up because Chi was unable to keep up with my case. Why would I go to a lawyer just to have my insurance go up....... and having to deal with that.??? Although she helped me with my ticket It's clear she doesn't value her customers and her replies are just straight up unprofessional at times. I wouldn't recommend her and steer away, there are other lawyers. A

Dmitry is currently helping me with my Chapter 7 bankruptcy and judgement, and he has made the…read moreentire process simple and stress-free. He's lighthearted, approachable, and has a way of making even a difficult situation feel manageable. Dmitry understands that filing for bankruptcy can be overwhelming, and he takes the time to not only discuss the case but also engage in friendly, outside conversations that keep things comfortable and positive. His skill, expertise, and confidence in what he's doing are evident in every interaction. I would hold a sign for him if I could! I would 100% recommend Dmitry to anyone considering filing for bankruptcy--you'll be in great hands. If you're a prospective client, you are welcome to reach out to me if you're unsure and still seeking.

D. Merrit is an exceptional attorney, and has helped me through the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process…read morewith great success! His rates are affordable and the process was quick and easy. All you have to do is email him the documents he requests. He will handle the rest and guide you through the 341 meeting. Dmitry is honest, hard working, keeps in touch and keeps his word. I would highly recommend D. Merrit to anyone filing bankruptcy for the first time or any type of bankruptcy issues.

Lance was different than many lawyers I have had, and that is a positive thing. He is always…read moreavailable and responsive, doesn't charge you for every conversation. He has been very patient with questions and errors I have made throughout my case. In fact, he could have justified additional charges for me after missing some deadlines, but he didn't. That would have been more than fair. He is knowledgeable, lets you know in advance what's happening and what to expect. I will return to Lance should I need an attorney in his field, and I give him my full recommendation.

I get a sour feeling, after they were paid in full. And lost paperwork, lied to the judge about not…read morereceiving paperwork while on our last step in front of the judge live. Making me look like a fool, as a joke. In front of his judge. I really don't like paying to be perceived as a fool, and having to work even harder for my lawyer losing important paperwork and blaming it on me. Worst of all it is causing me time loss as work in the future. Cause they have no organization skills, and the no idea where Lance gets the idea they can yell at their client and laugh about it. I would not recommend or pay him. It has only ended up in a nightmare and other than my credit, this whole process seems irrepeatable because of the scumminess. Thanks for wasting my time, and charging me for it. Not recommended in my book. I asked for a refund, because of the harassing nature of them and how he seems to shame, the defendant who paid them in full from the beginning. Can't believe I feel for this scam. Please don't respond back to me Lance, it won't solve anything!

What a wonderful experience. Mark Nusz is extremely detailed and very personable. I loved having…read morethe opportunity to work with a small law office that offered direct personalized attention from the lawyer. He handled my needs with timely precision. I would highly recommend Westward Law for any of your estate and financial legal needs.

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Angela was patient in guiding me through my bankruptcy process. She did a quality job and provided…read moreme with a ton of value. I went with her because of her previous good review history and am glad I did.

Called numerous places to see if bankruptcy was an option for me. I can't say enough about Angela…read more Exceeded all expectations. Answered my questions & helped me feel better about the process. I never thought I would be facing bankruptcy, but she helped me work through that & put me at ease.

Unprofessional and terribly rude. They sent us a link to pay when they couldn't even handle the…read moretype of bankruptcy we needed So were you going to just take our money and then what, say sorry? More like liars, not lawyers. Just terrible.

Responsive and effective. What else do you need from an attorney? On top of that, they work with…read moreyou financially during what is a difficult time.