He is very unprofessional for his profession! I was sent a bill for a phone call I made to him that was less than 20 minutes. He asked me to fax information that pertained to our phone conversation and he said "I will review it and call you on Monday". Instead I recieved a bill. When I called to ask him what I was being charged for his receptionist said he would charge me to talk to him. She gave me his e-mail and suggest that I e-mail him the question. When I e-mailed him asking why I did not hear back from him and why I was being charged his answer was "I have been swamped....if you like fax me the information again but I will have to charge you". So then why am I being charged for legal services that I did not receive. His e-mailed response was "I don't have time for this". I have no problem paying for a sevice that I received, but in this case what service did I get??? A bill and a waste of my time composing e-mails to a really bad lawyer!
Andy Cesare
Solana Beach,#2REBUTTAL Individual responds
Tue, September 07, 2010
What the individual that filed this complaint failed to mention is that when we spoke, I told him the statement he received was sent in error and to disregard it. He was never charged for any services, nor did he pay for any services. What he did get was 20 minutes of free legal advise. Apparently he thought that I was going to review his paperwork and provide additional legal advise, all at no charge. I wouldn't stay in business very long if all I did was dispense free legal advise. I have been in business for over 30 years. During that time I have performed hundreds of hours of pro bono (free) legal services for those in need. What I do not appreciate is those who expect and demand free legal services.