Do not recommend! -50/10
Do not recommend!! I can’t even begin to express the disappointment that my husband and I have experienced in dealing with this law firm/company/entity. We had contacted “Upright Law” as suggested by a google search for bankruptcy lawyers (HUGE lesson learned and Fitzgerald will receive just as glowing a review). To make a long story short, we have been in the process of “filing bankruptcy” for 10 months after a payment of $2000 to Upright Law, a company that evidently contracts out for attorneys, leaving us in the unfortunate hands of Fitzgerald Law office. Every month, after we are assured that our paperwork and submissions are complete, we are told that we need to submit more, something isn’t accepted, something isn’t complete (oh, when they would answer or return our calls, that is). The “problem”, as stated by the Fitzgerald office, is the Upright Law software. Which, I will concur, is absolute garbage (hours uploading PDFs and “photos “ 🙄) Almost a year in, here we sit, and today, after my husband has made several attempts to contact the Fitzgerald office, I finally got through with my cell number (I feel they are screening calls). After being told they need updated tax returns, (which were previously submitted), we are informed Fitzgerald doesn’t work for Upright Law anymore and we will need a new attorney!!! NO ONE contacted us! We called Upright and got a run around again. Needless to say, a grievance or two have been filed with the state of Wisconsin for unethical practice... If it were possible I would give Upright Law and Fitzgerald Law Office a negative 50 stars. I feel I’ve been robbed of 2 grand and have been greatly insulted. We have received attitude from both attorney Fitzgerald and his paralegal or assistant, Mabel. An embarrassment to their profession. We don’t know the law, and this has been a learning experience for us-one with very unqualified and unprofessional teachers. This company and affiliates law do not assist clients, do not care at all about the people that have paid hard earned money for their services. Avoid at all costs!!! I sincerely wish I would have read these reviews before contacting these firms. I will expect a full refund, and an apology. I’m so very disappointed- taking advantage of people needing help! Hoping no one else will have to experience this. Addendum: still no communication or calls back, no bankruptcy. We are requesting a refund as we received no services for our $2000 retainer. Do not use this company.