I hired Patricia Halstead in January 2025 to move my legal case forward by scheduling a court date. Despite paying a $2,000 retainer and clearly stating my goal for a quick, conflict-free resolution, her approach proved to be inefficient, unresponsive, and misaligned with my priorities....
Read MoreI hired Patricia Halstead in January 2025 to move my legal case forward by scheduling a court date. Despite paying a $2,000 retainer and clearly stating my goal for a quick, conflict-free resolution, her approach proved to be inefficient, unresponsive, and misaligned with my priorities. I encountered several issues:
1. Unnecessary Escalation and Wasted Fees: Instead of scheduling a hearing, she sent an aggressive letter that I questioned. That she never followed through with the deadline she set on 2/28. This wasted time and money. I was billed $1,400 for the letter, $800 for a hostile phone call, and hundreds more for administrative tasks.
2. Lack of Progress: After filing a notice in January, no substantial work was done for months and zero documents were filed on my case. Once I terminated her services(4/28), the case started moving the next day.
Also Once I requested her removal from my case, no action was taken for an entire day. I proceeded to file the notice of withdrawal myself and within minutes, Ms. Halstead began filing unnecessary documents under my case, which she continued the following day.
She has since sent me emails justifying her filings despite confirmation from the courthouse that they were indeed unnecessary.
3. Misleading Billing Practices: My final bill totaled $4,684.62. Instead of refunding the unused portion of my $2,000 retainer, her office applied a "credit" to create the illusion of a discount.
4. Unprofessional Conduct: Ms. Halstead responded with hostility to a routine inquiry and billed me $800 for the call.
Advice for Potential Clients:
- Request flat fees or capped billing for specific tasks.
- Ask for detailed, frequent invoices to monitor costs.
- Ensure the attorney's approach aligns with your goals.
- Document all communication and be cautious of unethical behavior.
I regret that a straightforward task became months of delays, conflict, and excessive charges. Please learn from my experience and proceed cautiously when considering Patricia Halstead's legal services.
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