Beckman Lawson, LLP

Jana Lange appeared competent and very responsive. She worked the case research 6 weeks ahead of court dates. ahead of court dates, but that’s better than late! Then the x spouse dropped the 2 charges which she required a $5,000 deposit in Sept, petitioner withdrew both cases in Nov and Ms Lange w/d on Nov 15. On this date, we had approx $1,600. Left to be refunded. We thought on the Dec statement, we would receive our refund, but did not.
Even though her hourly rate was only quoted at $265/ hr, it was crazy high when she billed. She must read and work slower than our past $375/ hour attorney.

I asked the question how much did she charge for emails or phone calls; but she never answered that question in the beginning. Warning: she charged between $16-$53 to answer emails of no more than 3-4 questions.

I questioned Jana via email about our retainer fee and the extra fees billed…She charged me for this question and about $400-$500 to speak with our past attorney.

In Dec, another issue was filed and she realized she had failed to formally withdraw, which we were charged for again.

I called their office numerous times to question the final bill because of her working on the case so early w a couple of double charges. We never met her in person, only by phone, but she always was conscientious and responsive.

The billing was our biggest problem. after begging for 3 months, a superior finally reached out to us and did adjust the bill a couple hundred dollars. We had to drive downtown to personally pick up our check after waiting. I understand if someone was ill, but a phone call or email would have been a courtesy after being promised on 3 separate weeks.

I would not hire this firm again…believe they are money

I Was Searching For An Attorney That Works On Appeals And After My Case Was Reviewed By This Law Firm. I Was Told They Couldn't Take On My Case. So I Asked For An Explanation Of Why And I Was Told They Need To Have Me As An Established Client Before Giving Me That Info. Why Is Everything About Money? A Simple Explanation Only Takes 5 Minutes. An Explanation Would Have Definitely Stopped Me From Looking For Appellate Attorneys. No Wonder Why They Have A 3.7 Rating. I Should Have Listened To The Reviews When It Stated That This Law Firm Is Money Hungry. Moments Like This I Would Rather Have A Law Degree So I Wouldn't Have To Deal With Attorneys Like This. And I Can Help Others Without Always Seeking Money For Every Little Thing.