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STATEMENT FROM TANNER & ORTEGA, L.L.P.:
Fabricated completely from David Chee, convicted in federal court for cyber stalking and subject of ongoing litigation in NY State Court
The author of the following report, David Chee, was arrested by the FBI and indicted for Cyberstalking and Identity Theft against Tanner & Ortega, L.L.P. and its partners Howard Tanner and Hugo Ortega. On February 7, 2018, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced by the Honorable Andrew L. Carter in United States District for the Southern District of New York for his crimes. As indicated in the attached Sworn Declaration, David Chee admitted that the following complaint to Ripoff Report was part of his continuing course of criminal activity against Tanner & Ortega, L.L.P. and its partners.”
NOW TO THE ORIGINAL REPORT THAT WAS FILED
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(((REDACTED))) At his free consultation, he promised he'll get me my green card within 60 days or my money will be refunded. (((REDACTED))) He wanted to be paid (((REDACTED))) upfront and the rest when my green card is issued. I paid him the initial (((REDACTED)))in cash. (((REDACTED))) It's been 5 years now and I'm still waiting. (((REDACTED))). (((REDACTED))). Sometimes, he just doesn't answer his phone. When he does answer he tells me that my paperwork is filed with the immigration department and he can't make them work any faster. This is a lie because I called immigration and they don't have any paperwork on me. This guy is a (((REDACTED))). (((REDACTED))). (((REDACTED))) He is a (((REDACTED))) I asked for my money back but he said "No". I have what appears to be a contract between me and him and he signed his name (((REDACTED))) and not (((REDACTED))). After waiting 5 years, I know I've been (((REDACTED))) My advice for the public is to (((REDACTED))).
4 Updates & Rebuttals
Howard Tanner
New York,New York,
USA
Howard Tanner Rebuttal
#5REBUTTAL Owner of company
Wed, February 10, 2016
This is Howard Tanner. Of course, this "complaint" is FALSE. We have never practiced nor represented any client in any immigration case. Click on the attachments from official NY State Attorney Registration records attached in our initial rebuttal above, confirming we have NEVER HAD A COMPLAINT OR GRIEVANCE FROM ANYONE IN 28 YEARS, and that Hugo is an admitted attorney since 1988, not a paralegal. Go to nycourts.gov/attorneys/registration/index.shtml to see for yourself.
Once again, "Shaquana" and "ex-employee" are the same sick and pathetic person posting all over this website and others. Hey "Shaquana" or "ex-employee" or whatever your next anonymous username is, anyone that reads your posts will know that you are mentally ill and need help.
FORMER EMPLOYEE
New York,New York,
USA
HUGO ORTEGA TRYING TO SAVE HOWARD'S REPUTATION
#5UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, February 10, 2016
DON'T BELIEVE THIS GUY, HUGO ORTEGA HE IS ONLY TRYING TO SAVE HOWARD TANNER'S REPUTATION. I AM AN EX-EMPLOYEE OF TANNER & ORTEGA, 30 VESEY STREET, AND I LEFT THE LAW FIRM DUE TO THEIR UNETHICAL PRACTICES.
I NOTICED HOWARD TANNER REFUSES TO COMMENT ON THIS BOARD SO HE GOT HIS FRIEND, HUGO ORTEGA, TO DO SO. HUGO ORTEGA IS NOT A PARTNER NOR A LAWYER, HE'S ONLY A PARALEGAL, WHO SPEAKS SPANISH, AND HIS JOB IS TO ATTRACT DESPERATE ILLEGAL MEXICAN ALIENS INTO THEIR OFFICE SO HOWARD CAN RIP THEM OFF. THE MONEY THIS SLEAZE BAG, HOWARD TANNER, STEALS IS SPLIT WITH THIS PARALEGAL. HE GETS 25% OF THE TOTAL FEES.
HUGO POSTED COMMENTS BUT HE NEVER OFFERED ANY KIND OF REFUNDS. HE DIRECTED PEOPLE TO CHECK OUT THEIR SCAM WEBSITE WHICH IS USED TO ATTRACT INNOCENT VICTIMS BUT HE NEVER MENTIONED WHERE THE NEW LOCATION OF THEIR OFFICES ARE LOCATED SO THAT I CAN GO THERE AND GET MY MONEY BACK.
CALLING THEM IS USELESS. I WANT TO KNOW WHERE THEY ARE NOW. I WILL FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE.
HUGO ORTEGA IS ONLY TRYING TO STOP BAD REVIEWS SO THAT HOWARD TANNER CAN RIPOFF MORE PEOPLE. BUT, THANKS TO RIPOFF REPORTS THEY CAN'T REMOVE NEGATIVE COMMENTS. RIPOFF REPORTS.COM ALLOWS THE LITTLE PERSON TO HAVE A SAY.
I WORKED WITH HUGO AND I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION, WHY ARE YOU COMMENTING ON THE BEHMENTIONHOWARD. BY THE WAY WHERE IS HOWARD TANNER ? IS HE HIDING FROM HIS BAD DEEDS ? HAS HE FLED TO MEXICO ?
hugo Ortega
NEW YORK,New York,
USA
Tanner & Ortega
#5REBUTTAL Owner of company
Tue, February 09, 2016
I am Hugo Ortega, attorney and partner in Tanner & Ortega. My partner, Howard Tanner, and I have been practicing law for over 26 years and established our firm 18 years ago, in 1998. In all of those years of practice, we have NEVER had any client file any complaint or grievance with any legal bar association nor file any malpractice lawsuit against us. The allegation anonymously posted here with a fake anonymous username is patently false. For a true representation of our firm and what we do for our clients, please visit tannerortega.com where you can read true testimonials from real clients. Feel free to contact us. We will always respond to you promptly.
As you can imagine, this cowardly person attacking us anonymously on the internet, has caused us harm and distress. We need to set the record straight. He shows no signs of stopping this obsessive and immoral behavior. We will fight this as hard we fight for each and every one of our clients, but in an ethical way. If this person was a real client with a complaint, he would contact us to resolve the issue. We still invite him to do so.
For the past several weeks, our cyber investigation has confirmed that one person, who remains anonymous and conceals his online identity with fake usernames, targeted us with an online campaign of malicious, defamatory and completely fabricated complaints, profiles and comments, such as this one. A quick google search of us will result in hits for “scam lawyers”, “lawyers that steal your money”, that are “out of business” , “bankrupt”, “alcoholics”, "racists" “taco makers” and “male underwear models”, etc. We have had the cooperation from many legitimate websites to delete this obviously false and defamatory garbage. However, this site refuses to delete the complaint no matter how clear the evidence is that it is false.
We have NEVER represented ANY client in an immigration matter, as this sick individual falsely claims!
We invite you to contact us should you need a free consultation. You will see, as have our hundreds of satisfied clients over the last 18 years, that we care and will zealously defend your legal rights. Call us at 212-962-1333 or email us at our website, tannerortega.com, anytime.
hugo Ortega
NEW YORK,New York,
USA
TANNER & ORTEGA
#5REBUTTAL Owner of company
Tue, February 09, 2016
I am Hugo Ortega, attorney and partner in Tanner & Ortega. My partner, Howard Tanner and I have been practicing law for over 26 years and established our firm 18 years ago, in 1998. In all of those years of practice, we have NEVER had any client file any complaints or grievance with any legal bar association nor file any malpractice lawsuit against us. The allegation anonymously posted here with a fake anonymous username is patently false. For a true representation of our firm and what we do for our clients, please visit tannerortega.com where you can read true testimonials from real clients. feel free to contact us. We will always respond to you promptly.
As you can imagine, this cowardly person attacking us anonymously on the internet, has caused us harm and distress. We need to set the record straight. He shows no signs of stopping this obessive and immoral behavior. We will fight this as hard as we fight for each and every one of our clients, but in an ethical way. If this person was a real client with a complaint, he would contact us to resolve this issue. We still invite him to do so.
For the past several weeks, our cyber investigation has confirmed that one person, who remains anonymous anc conceals his online identity with fake usernames, targeted us with an online campaign of malicious, defamatory and completely fabricated complaints, profiles and comments, such as this one. A quick google search of us will result in hits for "scam lawyers", "lawyers that steal your money", that are "out of business", "bankrupt", "alcoholics", "racists", "taco makers" and "male underwear models", etc. We have hd the cooperation from many legitimate websites to delete this obviously false and defamatory gargabe. However, this site refuses to delete the complaint no matter how clear the evidence is that it is false.
In this "complaint" this sick individual alleges that he retained us to help him obtain his green card. The truth is that Tanner & Ortega has NEVER handled an imigration case.
We invite you to contact us should you need a free consultation. You will see, as have our hundreds of satisfied clients over the last 18 years, that we care and will zealously defend your legal rights. Call us at 212-962-1333 or email us at our website, tannerortega.com, anytime.