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5/2/24 |
my retainer got burned up real fast as she charges not by time but by email. she has a hard time distinguishing between who her client is me or my wife. I found a decent fair lawyer who I am very happy with after a disastrous expensive experience with this law firm.
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3/11/22 |
I was a single parent who had a great lawyer, but they changed careers. So I was talked into retaining Lisa, who basically brushed off my ex and his attorney, causing big issues that resulted in an urgent motion filed by the other party 2 weeks before Christmas. I was adamant that Lisa be present during the urgent motion, but she couldn't bother to show up to court. She sent a junior instead who forgot her robe and was chastised by the judge, making me look incompetent. She then had the nerve to charge $10k even though she was a no show. She also dropped the ball on a letter of reply 3 days before it was due. She was ok about bullying me for payment of an additional $5k for the documents, even though she had not even bothered to start the paperwork and basically sent me documents with information I had already filled out. Horrible experience, I would certainly never recommend her.
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1/12/21 |
Retained Lisa to look after an issues with my ex. Lisa spoke hard and heavy, and convinced me that we were in the right position. Convinced me to take this in front of a judge. In the end, we lost. In hindsight, I feel that her and I had different views on what was important and we fought the wrong issues. Expensive, and the costs add up quickly.
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9/28/20 |
Lisa Bombardieri was the second lawyer I hired for my divorce. She is amazing. Her knowledge of the law and how it applies is outstanding. As anyone knows it is such an emotional time. I always felt like Ms Bombardieri listened to me. If you’re looking for a top tier professional, she’s it.
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8/6/20 |
I retained her for assistance when my narcisstic ex decided to stop paying support. Months later and with little communication and being charged with everytime I called to find out what is going on I finally received payment. I kept receiving invoices but in all they had me sign a form then never filed it, and wrote one legal letter to him. I received payments finally but the other issues were not addressed. Lisa did apologize for not working on my case however the cost far outweighed the gain. Definitely do not recommend.
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4/9/20 |
Lisa has been my lawyer for years and I would recommend her to anyone. I have been dealing with a highly narcissistic ex who does nothing but cause problems and I would not be able to handle it without Lisa as my lawyer. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a lawyer to represent them through the good, bad or the ugly. She will be nothing but honest and forthright with how to proceed to get the best outcome possible.
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2/28/19 |
Loud, obnoxious and unprofessional. Makes big promises but can't follow through. HUGE costs with little result. Nightmare experience with her. I have switched lawyers and already I am seeing positive results
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8/23/18 |
Lisa does not want to settle and wants to fight every step of the way avoid at all cost
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12/18/17 |
Meeting Lisa has been one of the few positive things to come out of my divorce. It was a difficult time that Lisa made a lot easier with her support. I appreciate her experience, her insights, her kind words, and her sensible legal advice. Lisa is an expert in her field and I gladly endorse her services to anybody who needs a family lawyer.
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12/6/17 |
I wanted to express my sincerest gratitude for all of Lisa’s hard work. I got exactly what I wanted out of my divorce and it is all thanks to her expertise. What I liked most about Lisa is her dedication. She advocated for me like no other lawyer I’ve met before. There were days when I just did not feel good about myself, but she was able to give my confidence a boost and got me back on track. Thank you once again, Lisa, for the tremendous work you have put in for me!
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11/24/17 |
Lisa Bombardieri has a professional attitude and a great work ethic. If I had any questions, she responded quickly. If I did not understand something, she simplified the process and walked me through the steps. I always felt Lisa had my best interests at heart.
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11/8/17 |
My divorce got messy quite quickly, but thank goodness Lisa was there to back me up every step along the way. She was truly my rock in these past couple of months. From our first meeting together, she made such a good first impression that I knew I could depend on her to stay on top of every detail. During our time together, Lisa was always organized, always friendly, and kept me informed of the proceedings of my case. Lisa definitely went above and beyond to help me in every aspect. I highly recommend Lisa.
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10/25/17 |
I’m glad I found Lisa to represent my divorce case. She was so knowledgeable and understanding throughout the whole process. Lisa gave me a lot of guidance and helped me navigate through an extremely emotional time in my life. I could not have gone through any of this without her.
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7/10/17 |
Bombardieri Family Law has provided me with a great service.
Divorces are stressful and conflictive, but Ms. Bombardieri helped to make that transition easier and was effective in achieving a settling that benefited me.
I am grateful to Ms. Bombardieri for all the efforts put in my case.
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7/8/17 |
I cannot thank Lisa Bombardieri enough for her dedication and support during the entire course of my divorce proceedings. I found her to be compassionate, extremely knowledgeable and professional, this is likely why she is so respected by judges and other lawyers.
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2/12/17 |
Lisa has a strong work ethic and negotiated a fair and equitable settlement though the mediation process. Lisa mediated on my behalf with a less than cooperative other side. She was able to keep my case out of the courts, which is what I wanted. i would recommend her to anyone who needs a lawyer.
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1/23/17 |
I am so pleased that I chose Lisa for my lawyer. She worked very hard to settle my problems through negotiations and mediation, treating me with respect and compassion the whole time. I am thrilled with the outcome. I highly recommend her.
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8/23/15 |
Lisa has done a great job for me! My ex is a bully who has always controlled our money and finances. He has refused to provide disclosure, pay support, and has behaved horribly. Lisa has had to bring many motions to get orders for even the most basic disclosure and for support. Lisa won me a significant retroactive support award and my ex has to pay ongoing spousal and child support. Lisa is knowledgeable and she knows the law. My ex has had to pay a significant amount of my legal fees too! I am thrilled with the results and am happy to work with Lisa. She looks out for mine and my kids interests and gives me sound legal advice. I highly recommend her!
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8/21/15 |
I could not be happier that Lisa is my lawyer. She is intelligent, dedicated, and great in Court. My ex has brought Motion after Motion asking for really unreasonable orders (she was trying to keep me from seeing the kids). Lisa has won every Motion. I have my kids in my care half the time and my ex has had to pay me over $20,000 in legal fees because of her terrible conduct. One of the best things about Lisa is she does not let you make bad emotional decisions that would give you bad results (even when you really want to) - she will tell you if you are being unreasonable and will help you make good decisions! Thanks Lisa!
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4/26/15 |
Hiring her had been proved was one of the worst decision I had ever made in my life. She ruined my trust in all levels and aspects. The whole experience of working with her was so painful ... and also I was end up at a worse place year later than it was started due to her misleading ... There were warning signs which I regrets I did not take it seriously earlier to avoid the huge financial burns she costed me. Obviously changing lawyer was a very right decision and I felt I was respected with dignity. I would like to share my experience and hope it can help others ...
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2/3/15 |
I couldn't be more pleased! Although it has been a long and trying year, I can now sleep well in knowing I made the best decision possible retaining Lisa to represent me. I never imagined I would get the results awarded to me by the judge. Lisa was amazing in Court. She was very confident the entire time and was not intimidated by the senior male lawyer my ex had. I know I was a difficult to deal with and I kind of needed my hand held through the process, but I am so happy Lisa told me to trust her. I will be forever grateful. Thank you Lisa.
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4/7/14 |
I have had to change legal counsel three times because it is all too common (in my experience) to retain a lawyer only to find out her or she does not truely understand my issues on an emotional level. I wanted a lawyer that not only knew the law but also knew the difference between right and wrong in a relationship and how a partner should be treated. Mrs. Bombardieri is an expert at both of these things. Not a single thing gets past her attention and she has been able to execute a course of action that will not only be effective but also be in my best interest, emotionally and financially. My divorce has been a long battle, partly my fault due to lack of guidance. Mrs. Bombardieri straightened the road for me and showed me there is light at the end. If it wasn't for her I would still be where I was last year. The way she conducts herself is nothing but professional and even educational. In court she is a genius and can school any senior counsel. She is the BEST there is bar none! A++
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4/7/14 |
Lisa is great at what she does. She knows the law and is respected in the courthouse. She's training her associate well and he helps her a lot. Lisa gets great results and will work hard to get your costs back and make it easy for you.
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3/25/14 |
A huge EGO problem. Made inappropriate comments, was rude in court, yelled at her office staff in my presence and was unprepared. She billed for more hours than possible and was not taken well by judge. I feel she did more damage then good on my case and my wallet. I switched representation that saved me. Even changed judges reaction to my case. I feel much better being able to talk to my new lawyer without fear of attack
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12/6/13 |
Mrs. Bombardieri has been representing me for a number of years in my extremely high profile and high conflict divorce that involves my two children. I do not believe for a minute that the negative reviews on this site are true. She has always been nothing but professional with me, my ex-wife's lawyer and the judges. Furthermore I have found that Mrs. Bombardieri is very well respected in the courts but her fellow lawyers and the judges. He fee's are very reasonable and not once have I ever felt like she is "racking up expenses". I feel comfortable paying her for any work she does and every dollar I spend is accounted for through statements she provides to me. If I ask her to read a 500 page court document her time should be paid for by her clients. It is outrageous that anyone would think someone's time should be for free. Mrs. Bombardieri is an impeccable lawyer who knows the law better than a lot of lawyers and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone in need of assistance.
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8/8/13 |
Great lawyer. I have nothing but good things to say about the work she has done for me. I was overwhelmed by the prospect of representing myself and even though getting counsel is expensive, Lisa is worth every penny. She is smart and does what she can to make the process as smooth and cost-effective as possible. My life is much less stressful now and my children are much happier as a result of the stability that Lisa has introduced into the situation. A+
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4/28/13 |
Ms. Bombardieri is a great lawyer and a great person. Her representation was top-notch and she fixed the horrible situation I was in with my ex-husband. Because of her, myself and my children live a far more peaceful life. I can't recommend her enough. She is competent and caring and knows what the right course of action is.
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4/16/13 |
Horrible experience. Was difficult to deal with, didn't represent me well in court and was very 'proud'. She was very sure of herself, but didn't deliver as she so clearly felt in her office. Racked up major costs with little results and then went back on what I should expect as a client and belittled me. She was aggressive (with own clients), pushy and lacked sensitivity in an already difficult situation. I would have been far better off without her and now am with a kind, ethical and effective lawyer (thankfully).
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4/5/13 |
Lisa has been my attorney now for almost two years. I transferred my file to her from another attorney whom made a complete mess out of my case. I will not name the other lawyer here out of respect for Lisa. She has always been very professional and her knowledge of the law is unbelievable. I recently received an email from her that she has now opened her very own law firm. That adventure couldn't go to a better deserving person. I have received emails from Lisa as early as 4am and as late at 1am. To be completely honest I have always wondered how someone can work so hard and still have a family of her own. I suppose she is a good multitasker in all aspects, not exactly my business, i just wanted to point out how hard she works. Bottom line is if you need a great lawyer that knows how to get the job done and won't feed you false promises only to run up your bill you need to hire this lawyer. My little boy is sitting beside me as I type this review thanks to Lisa.
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4/3/13 |
Ms.Bombardieri consistently worked with me in a professional, respectful and extremely knowledgeable manner. She worked hard to build rapport with me, and I appreciated that. Her knowledge of the law and legal processes ensured that I, and my money, were always protected. Ms.Bombardieri never lead me to believe I was just another client. A unique combination of professionalism and compassion. Ms. Bombardieri is first and foremost a lawyer, with high standards and values dedicated to resolving issues in her client's best interests.
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4/1/13 |
I found Ms. Bombardieri very approachable n clear in communication. She attended to my calls n was available for all my concerns n questions...
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3/29/13 |
The best word to describe Ms Bombardieri is ETHICAL. She knows her stuff and it is not necessary for her to engage in dirty games (like some other family law practitioners that I know), she plays by the rules and is very effective!! It is this type of reputation that will go a long way for her. She is very personable as well and immediately puts you at ease and builds your confidence. She is very empathetic - simply put, she "gets it". I have no hesitation in recommending Lisa - even though my case is not yet closed, she has been terrific.
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9/26/12 |
My ex-husband and I could not come to an agreement. He hired a very aggressive lawyer. While I was at the court house in Milton I overheard some people talking about how good Mrs. Bombardieri is so I quickly jumped in on the conversation to obtain her contact info. After meeting with Mrs. Bombardieri for consultation I found her to be EXTREMELY professional and knowledgeable. This lawyer knows family law better than any other lawyer I have met. She was quick to take action on my case and my ex-husband's lawyer was no match for her. Time and time again Mrs. Bombardieri stood up for my rights against my Ex's lawyer. In the end I got everything I am entitled to from the marriage. If it wasn't for Mrs. Bombardieri's knowledge and expertise I don't know where I would be today. I can finally move on with my life and live happy.
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8/31/12 |
You would understandably have a negitive opinion if you are on the loosing side. She has worked wonders for me. If you want to win, hire her now. She is extremely well prepared in the court room and has absolutely no fear of her opponents. She is polite but direct to the point. I would recommend her to anybody. Well Done.
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7/27/12 |
This lawyer is rude, incompetent and reckless. Her behaviour in the courtroom cost me dearly in a custody case where the judge became fed up with her interruptions and general lack of etiquette. She is a very difficult person to work with and not able to represent anyone adequately as she will not check her ego at the door.
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1/4/12 |
I was in a messy situation between my ex and I and I thought I was fighting a losing battle. Ms. Bombardieri gave me the time and knowledge to learn my rights and demonstrated due diligence in expediting my case. Her professional skills and knowledge far surpass other lawyers I had spoken with and I firmly believe that if it wasn't for her I would be in a world of trouble today. I am grateful to Ms. Bombardieri and so are my children.
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1/4/12 |
I could not be happier with the work Ms. Bombardieri has done for me. My divorce was stressful and high conflict. Ms. Bombardieri took control of the matter and was successful in settling my matters in my favour. Ms. Bombardieri was also successful in obtaining a significant cost award against my former spouse wherein I was awarded almost every penny I paid to her. She is intelligent, knowledgeable and she works hard. I highly recommend Ms. Bombardieri.
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