My cousins met with Lisa and she made plenty of promises and told them what they had to hear to get…read morethem to hand her 10k. Than she handed a high conflict custody battle over to someone who had only been in family law for a very short time. After having to make them fix the documents several times due to wrong names, or spelling or irrelevant information. They finally filed her case with the court ​after saying another lawyer (her daughter) would take the case. Once the case was filed with the court they called my cousin to tell them that they can no longer represent her due to a conflict. Mind you at this point they have already take 2k from their money. She was finally able to get the rest of her money back minus the 2k. Come to find out from other lawyers this is common, and she will refuse to take a case that will go to trail. So dont bother taking a high conflict custody battle to this woman. She will leave you high and dry while setting you up for failure. Thanks to her actions her ex husband has done nothing but stalk her and cause problems between her and the child. Because he now knows she was going to take him to court. Shame on you!

I contacted this Law Firm by email and had a quick response so I thought I was emailing an attorney…read morewho really sounded so nice and caring about my situation so I called them once I call I found out that this person was not even a lawyer. it was just an assistant and then they told me for a so I set up a strategy meeting I pay for that but then that I couldn't afford the $6000 for the divorce that they sent an The assistant did not even Lisa herself even call me. She had the assistant call me to cancel. They canceled my strategy meeting because I couldn't afford the $6000 even though I already paid for the strategy meeting and I signed documents to have this meeting they canceled so this Law Firm is all about money and they lie through their teeth. Don't waste your time on a Law Firm, who believes that money is more important than their

Very short and doesn't take time to understand complex situations. I found him to be unpleasant and…read morelooking to make a quick buck. I'd definitely not recommend his office.

Ben is an excellent lawyer. I reached out to Ben regarding a probate issue I had, and though he…read morecouldn't help me himself, he recommended someone who could. I would highly recommend Ben and his firm if you ever need legal assistance.

We have been working with Travis Burke and his team since my car accident in July of 2017. It's…read morebeen a long process but we have been walked through what the next options are and the time frames it can take for each option. Their staff is friendly and it's really nice that I don't have to drive to West Des Moines to go to their main office, they make appointments at any of their satellite offices. Overall good quality of service, as I have never had to file a law suit before, Travis and the other staff members have made things really easy to understand.

The worst! Avoid Jennifer Russell. Her communication was non-existent, but she was very willing to…read moretake our money. And for what? I could have done a better job during the trial than she did, she looked like a bumbling, unprepared goon. She didn't follow any train of thought, she was all over the place. She didn't ask well thought out or pertinent questions of individuals on the stand. It was embarrassing to know she was our lawyer. She doesn't take advice, completely unprepared to appear in court, little to no contact with my son leading up to the trial and especially after the trial. Run away from her and this law firm.

Spoke with Bryan for a consultation. I told him about my case and he asked for some documentation…read moreand he would not be able to look at it for a few weeks. He didn't offer any advice or even comment on my case. Then I made the mistake of telling him that I am talking to other attorneys and then he snapped. His demeanor completely changed. He told me to not send him anything, he doesn't want to be involved if I'm talking to other attorneys, his time is so precious that I would be wasting his time, he doesn't need to beg for my business and he's so busy he wouldn't have any time to take on more cases anyways, etc. Then I said that another attorney told me to talk to as many attorneys as possible and Bryan replies, "yes you should, but not me". Make sure you DO NOT say you are talking to other attorneys because if you have a consult with Bryan apparently that means that you are basically hiring him without him even looking at your case. I would be very cautious with him because I assume he would charge you for every second of his "precious" time.

From the owner: We provide a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses in Des Moines, Iowa,…read moregeneral practice including: business law, personal injury law, personal bankruptcy, business bankruptcy, social security disability law and divorce law.

When I needed a lawyer to handle my divorce I turned to R.J. Hudson Law firm. They made the legal…read moreportion of the divorce stress free for me. I understood the whole process from start to finish with their help. Paralegal Brenda McKee is wonderful to work with. She kept me informed on everything and was always very responsive to any email or phone call. It was very refreshing to work with such knowledgeable people who understood exactly what you as the client wanted. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone and everyone who needs legal council.

From the owner: Specializing in criminal law, R.J. Hudson Law Firm, P.C. is knowledgeable in criminal defense. Our…read moreWest Des Moines, IA Criminal-Attorneys provide support for felony and misdemeanor accusations.

I had a phone consultation with Chad Eichorn from Pearson Bollman Law on February 4, 2025. Next…read moresteps after that call were, 1) I email him some documents (which I did immediately) and, 2) he email me a client agreement. Over the next five weeks, I did not hear a peep from Mr. Eichorn, despite my emails and phone messages. I finally got a receptionist to insist that he reach out to me. When he finally did, he said all my emails went to his junk file... including that email with sensitive documents. I asked him if my phone messages got lost as well, and he could not answer that. He proceeded to ask me for information which had nothing to do with my issue. When I corrected him, he admitted that he could not recall what we had discussed and that he must've lost his notes. I would not recommend any professional who is so completely empty-headed and irresponsible to "lose" so much. I think I can accurately say, Chad Eichorn is a LOSER... in the truest sense of the word.

Pearson Bollman Law is knowledgeable ,worked hard for me, and was very fair. I highly recommend…read morethem. Rod Wood

Divorce Attorney Stephen Humke associated with this law firm was rude, incompetent, after the…read morealmighty dollar, made no attempt to represent his client, allowed half of the stimulus check to be awarded to her when part of it was for her stepchildren his clients child. He was impatient, failed to communicate when the divorce was finalized causing deadlines for payouts to require an extension. I would NOT recommend this law fir or Stephen Humke.

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We retained Tara for an international family law case. Of over twenty attorneys that we consulted…read morewith, Tara was the one who made us feel comfortable. She asked us a lot of questions. Many of the other attorneys we talked to did not. Dealing with the family court is extremely stressful. Tara was never overly emotional regarding our case (I wouldn't want a lawyer that was) but we could tell that she cared about the outcome. She is honest and doesn't promise things she cannot deliver. Some lawyers may tell you what you want to hear. Tara tells you the truth. And she works hard to get you the best outcome within the framework of a system that is often times outdated! I'm happy we retained her to represent us and I would hire her again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Tara brings a true competitive nature to her clients while helping them navigate through difficult…read moretimes. Clients are drawn to Tara's passionate advocacy and honesty from the first meeting. Tara derives a deep satisfaction from arming potential clients with the proper tools to ready themselves for litigation. Tara's experience as a criminal prosecutor brings a unique perspective to family law. She has tried cases in various courtrooms throughout the State of Iowa. Tara practices primarily in the areas of divorce, child custody, visitation and child support litigation; criminal defense-from traffic tickets to felonies; and personal injury.

Patrick Payton is great!! I have had him for my lawyer since 1995 to the present! He was my divorce…read morelawyer, injury settlement lawyer, and my moms probate lawyer for her estate! He does it all and is very reasonable! He is very good at what he does and he does it with heart! I would recommend him for any legal matter you might have! Kelly Hensley

From the owner: Affordable Legal Service Free Initial Consultation Credit Cards Accepted Need a lawyer in Des…read moreMoines ? Patrick H. Payton & Associates P.C. has over 40 years of experience! We offer legal expertise with a direct approach. In addition, we will work hard and fight to achieve the best outcome we can for you and your family. From the initial consultation to the resolution of your case, we work to ensure that you are comfortable with the decisions made. You will be well informed about the process and up-to-date with the proceedings. Get your free initial consultation started today!