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5/17/21 |
Very disappointed in this firm. Craig Perkins works in this firm. This particular individual is not competent to handle any case. He does not care nor know what is in the best interest of your children, He does what he wants and does not consider all angles He does not have knowledge of how the law has evolved. His communcation is harsh and non existant at times. He works on his timeline not yours. His advanced age is also a great concern for numerous reasons. He will overcharge you. You are better off hiring anybody else as a mediator/arbitrator/lawyer. Anyone else you hire will get you more value for your time and money. You will not get the results you are hoping for this guy.
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12/30/19 |
Ms McCarthy acted against me for a year - and unlike the five lawyers that followed her for the next five years - she appeared to have a sensibility and reasonableness that in retrospect could have saved my ex many hundreds of thousands of dollars that was ultimately spent with other lawyers. The other lawyers wasted time - crafted horrible lengthy threatening letters - and succeeded in generating huge fees for themselves. Again Ms. McCarthy was tough and represented her client well.....and was committed to getting the job done quick and without drama.
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12/23/19 |
Don’t believe any hype about Martha McCarthy. She may have done good work at one point. It appears that those days are long gone. She runs up legal fees like money is water. Her treatment of you as a client is demeaning. Her results are as a poor as her lack of effort on your file. The worst part is that she does not appear to care -- about you, the quality of her work or the painful outcome that comes from her indifference. I had hoped that I mattered. To her, I didn’t.
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1/23/19 |
I used her and it cost me a lot money in fees and in my settlement. She missed out on things that were a no brainer. If you aren't a socialite, please don't bother. Doesn't have time for people who are not wealthy. I regret using her
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1/13/17 |
You are only important to this lawyer if you are an important person in the city. Us regular folk aren't worthy of her time and energy it seems.
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11/25/16 |
A friend advice resulted in my consultation with Martha. I found her excellent. I came to her office anxious and overwhelmed . I was at the edge of a mental breakdown with my divorce , I was seeking a second opinion since I had doubt about the expertise of my present lawyer over time I had taken on the task of becoming my own lawyer , reading endless court proceedings and other documents . What a relief to have had this meeting with her, she was attentive to my questions , she spoke with knowledge, gave me excellent advice and made me feel comfortable . Over time in her presence I finally relaxed and realised that there is a life after divorce . She also offered the services of a life coach to help me sort this all out. I am a type A , high performance professional and people like me need more Martha . I found her supporting team very competent an this entire experience was great . Thank you Martha McCarthy and her team
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9/10/15 |
She must be one of the rudest people I've ever spoken to. Arrogant, self-centred and patronizing. I hope others have not used her services.
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8/14/15 |
Horrible avoid at all cost. She only can deal with bimbo's not an educated female who ask questions. Brutal.
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12/28/14 |
Her opinion of my case was that 'it should die on the vine.' A year later she pushes me into a Summary Judgement, which I later learned is easily side stepped. The entire issue was ignored by a judge who turned it into a day long settlement conference. Martha charged me THREE times her estimate and I ended up having to pay another twenty grand to make the other side go away. This I did because the judge said even if I win in court'the other side could declare bankruptcy and avoid paying my legal costs! It's a rigged game ladies and gentlemen, and McCarthy certainly DID NOT advise me of my downside risks. And this woman aspires to the bench! What a joke.
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9/1/14 |
She doesn't care about her clients except so far as they can further her own career. She does care about getting along with the lawyer on the other side and likes to show off about whom she knows, where she ate lunch, whom she sat with her or there. She pretends to be confident but is actually very insecure both about her looks and her abilities. But she cares most about people, lawyers, not her clients, liking her.
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6/6/14 |
She is calculating and works with other lawyers to your disadvantage.She passes off her work to juniors who are incompetant as well. Some people have to be in it for the right reasons-she is not. She manipulated me into a seperation agreement that came back to haunt me 5 years later. Overpriced and not worth it and has attitude. Many better than her out there. Save your money and her lack of time :)
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2/15/14 |
Martha left most of the work to younger colleagues. She seemed to want to go to court rather than settle in an amicable way. If you have a great deal of money and wish to win (especially if you are hyper angry and vindictive) you might win in court. BUT I found that the emotional toll was not worth it ... The result was by no means a victory for anyone but the attorneys on both sides. Considering her fee - Martha was the victor. I can't understand how someone who makes so much money can be so flippant and angry. I thought I was unhappy with my life unti I met her and her staff. Overall, she has a good 'legal' reputation but I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this firm.
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9/19/13 |
Martha is one of the rudest people I have ever met and has no class for someone that is supposed educated. She will cross examine you on the spot and she is unprofessional in her manner with her feet up on a couch. She likes high profile cases and only cares about her reputation not helping her client. Her junior staff that dealt with my case were incompetent and ignored my case for months and issues were left unfinished a year later. My child was in danger in the hands of my ex and she did not believe anything my child said and accused me of putting ideas in my childs head and stated they were fairy tales. I now have obtained proof with another lawyer and will save my child’s life. If I stayed with her there would have would be irreparable damage and may be death to my child. Stay away from this firm they do not treat anyone like “family.”
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7/29/13 |
She only cares about her reputation and her bank account. She doesn't care about her clients. I found her very dishonest. She might know the law but unless she is making a lot of money off you she won't give you the time of day. She makes a lot of empty promises but doesn't follow through. I recommend staying away from her.
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7/16/13 |
I hired Martha based on her reputation as a leader in her field. She quickly lost interest in my case. She had her Jr staff (who seem to leave fairly regularly) handle my case. The result was huge bills no results, missed court filings and general incompetence. I suspect if you are looking at a protracted court battle and you are looking to spend several hundred thousand on legal fees you may get her full attention otherwise hire someone else that will be engaged in your case.
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9/26/12 |
Divorce is about two things. The division of time with children and money. Martha was exceptional when it came to the children but when it came to the money she did not perform. She was extremely costly and did not tactically prepare me. Martha did not seem prepared from meeting to meeting.If you are in a custody battle, I recommend her, if you are in a money fight, do not use her.
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9/10/12 |
Martha is an outstanding lawyer. I had a very complex and challenging divorce which she handled extremely well. Her knowledge and experience run deep. She has the resources to handle whatever is thrown at her. She pays attention to fine details that matter. She is surrounded by a strong team and knows when to draw in each individual, from student to experienced partner, at every step of the process. She is dynamic and intense, using those qualities to the benefit of her client. Her hourly rate is high, but you get what you pay for. I highly recommend Martha and her team.
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8/6/11 |
She is knowledgeable but is always so busy and very emotional (hyper and angry). Her tenacity is good (when she has time for you) but she missed a lot of little details that in the end cost me money when we arrived at a settlement. She kept pushing me to go to court, which I did not want to do. She constantly criticized my ex and his lawyer which became tiresome. She seemed to want to provoke everyone to keep the fight going. Also, she is very expensive, $600 an hour. Nice team around her. My first impression of her was great but it quickly changed as she sees everything as a fight. I just wanted a quick agreement done and it seemed to go on and on. I was the one pushing for the settlement. The bills from her really added up. I’m not going to say “don’t go to her” but if I had to do it all again, I would find a calmer, more mature lawyer.
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