Massey, Stotser & Nichols, P.C.

I am writing this review concerning Attorney Chesley Payne. We used Massey, Stotser, & Nichols to start a business and dissolve a business, with partners. When the business dissolved, Mr. Payne suggested to all parties that money remain in an escrow account to pay final business fees, our business return, etc. All parties agreed. Months later, a tax bill was owed and we discovered that Mr. Payne released funds to one member, without anyone else's approval and without notifying the other parties. He also overpaid to this member the amount of funds that would have been their share. Mr. Payne had no right and no legal basis to do this. In addition, he VERY unprofessionally forwarded emailed conversations that I had with him, to the party that received funds, in error. The firm may indeed have good attorneys, but stay far away from Mr. Payne.

Terrible

I called to speak with someone in regards to my tenant-landlord situation. The intake lady, listened and then said…well I’m gonna tell you upfront it’s $300-$400/hr to speak with an attorney. Okay? And? Did I inquire about the price? Obviously I wasn’t looking for pro-bono work or I wouldn’t have called THIS law firm. She said it might be a little too costly and that I should call my other lawyer back. Wowwwwwww. Thanks. And to think someone referred this place to me.