Jo ZJuly 13, 2019
Great to read about sanction money and city of Miami and all that and as a citizen in my hometown I appreciate it very much
But Selfishly, I do wish my own experience had been even slightly more professional, characterized by respect and human decency.
Shame on Jacobs Legal.
I wish I could give something less than one star. And to the reviewer complaining about $100 consult, consider yourself lucky.
At possibly my most desperate moment in 65 years of life in fear of losing my home of 30 years, and a week before having to go to court, I borrowed all $360 for the consult fee. Then I lost income from my part-time hourly job waiting for Mr Jacobs (allegedly stuck in court) close to 2 hours.
Initially I felt good as I very much respect his zeal and success and he interacts as a consolable, lovable bear of a man who gives comforting hugs. Ultimately, however, despite providing my case information in advance, and in interest of making efficient use of his time, also gave bulleted points I wished to discuss, we spent less than an hour together. My points mostly were not addressed as he talked about my good energy in the universe and the power of chai (18, and multiples as in $360 & 36k) and quickly recommended I offer $36k (that I don’t have) to an interested party.
Jacobs said I could thank them by putting more good energy in to universe by working for good political candidates or writing a good review just before introducing me to associate Amida Frey saying Frey would do everything possible to help me. Seems noting was possible. I am writing an honest review.
Returning to my computer I sent thank you email and provided name of friend who might give $36k if she understands proposal. No answer. Late next day got email stating they just need a number by email, don’t need to talk to her. I responded that was not reasonable to expect her money and she would not waste his time, to please call. Next day I wrote and asked again to contact her. Also added some questions I failed to ask in person. Simple for them i think...like how long I might have in home if I lose my case.
Response from the firm: Was told my hearing was on a motion to continue. It was NOT. I sent mail to that effect and asked if I should assume they were not going to call my friend and were not going to answer my questions. No response.
Two days ago I stopped by their office when I was downtown doing some legwork in my pro se case the day before my real (not motion for continuance) substantive hearing to determine if I lose home or not. Explained to receptionist my concerns about being ignored. Was told Bruce was home with flu but Ami would contact me by close of business.
Guess what? Have not heard a thing.
The single substantive exchange with the firm that had access to all my case information resulted in a factually inaccurate response. Incompetence at best.
Apparently chai doesn’t work too well for me. I got less than nothing for my friend’s $360.00.
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