John F. Zeckel, SC

RUN! SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND MONEY. My experience with this attorney was extremely disappointing from start to finish. I consistently felt underrepresented while being heavily overbilled.

A perfect example: I was billed more time for him forwarding an email than the Guardian ad Litem billed for writing the entire thing. That wasn’t a one-off — this kind of disproportionate billing happened multiple times and quickly added up.

His Zoom appearances were also incredibly unprofessional. I’m not exaggerating when I say that the camera was pointed up his nose for a large portion of the hearing. The other attorney suit and tie, we'll setup... Mine the inside of his nose.... The setup looked careless, the appearance was slovenly, and the overall presentation did not inspire confidence — especially considering for that 15 minute status conference where he ignored my requests, and the judge commented that if the next court date would be similar lets just do it via zoom. That was a >$1000 dollar 15 minute appearance. So, It is my feeling that I had to have been charged for him getting dressed too.

Between the lack of advocacy, the excessive and uneven billing, and the unprofessional virtual presence, I cannot recommend this attorney to anyone. I regret hiring him and I feel he did nothing to help. He made 1 appearance in physical court room for a 15 minute status conference. I dont believe he drafted a single motion, got me yelled at by the commissioner for filing a letter, and for this I was charged ~7k. Do not give him a retainer. I hope others avoid the same experience.

Even his peers gave him what I feel are very questionable scores...

Reasonable, affordable place here indeed! Wish barb would get back to people who have her settling there house and esate stuff ? We have an esate going on here and haven't heard much of anything? Maybe its the covid? Hopefully she gets back to some people who have to settle there house esate stuff? Thank you for your services.