Community Law Office

If I could put a zero i would. Benjamin has been "WORKING" on my case for over a year. Then all of the sudden he leaves the firm without informing me. Then goes several months without any communication. I had to contact another lawyer for him to let me know he was dropping me as a client and I'd have no problem finding another lawyer!

In case anyone isn't aware, Benjamin shut down both his office in Cedar Radius, and his office in Huxley around the beginning of July. He took payment for my case, and he did complete the case. However, he did not inform me when he shut down his offices, and left me hanging for a month. I believe the only reason he did complete the case was because I contacted the prosecutor myself. I also, in my venture to find him and get answers, contacted his former employer, and she didn't get back to me until four months after the fact.

Shutting down your practice without informing your current clients... Shutting down your practice without closing submissions... Shutting down your practice without shutting down your website... Massive failure as a lawyer and potential ethics violations. Leaving clients without any notice of withdrawal of counsel.... That's extremely unprofessional Ben, and I can now see where such habits were built.

In case anyone isn't aware, Benjamin shut down both his office in Cedar Radius, and his office in Huxley around the beginning of July. He took payment for my case, and he did complete the case. However, he did not inform me when he shut down his offices, and left me hanging for a month. I believe the only reason he did complete the case was because I contacted the prosecutor myself. I also, in my venture to find him and get answers, contacted his former employer, and she didn't get back to me until four months after the fact.

Shutting down your practice without informing your current clients... Shutting down your practice without closing submissions... Shutting down your practice without shutting down your website... Massive failure as a lawyer and potential ethics violations. Leaving clients without any notice of withdrawal of counsel.... That's extremely unprofessional Ben, and I can now see where such habits were built.

I requested a consult last week using the submission form. I used the BBB site to email them, it has been three business days and no response. I called once and received a recording, did not leave a message due to privacy. Are they out of business or just don't need or want the work ? I will move on.

When I see that CLO responds to another reviewer with "Our attorneys unfortunately cannot contact everyone who believes they have a case" is unprofessional. The web site makes it appear they are well staffed, every request for a consult deserves a response even if it is not a lawyer. Bad customer service and I am a member of their community.

I’d highly recommend the Community Law Office in Cedar Rapids. Ben is an incredible lawyer. He has been a huge help in guiding us through the process, answering our questions and explaining things so that they make sense. Ben is very knowledgeable, approachable and experienced as a lawyer and gave us great peace of mind going through each step in the process. Thank you Ben and team at CLO for all your support!