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8/22/24 |
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Catherine Haber completely took advantage of me when I was at my lowest. A victim of domestic violence, she was quick to see my vulnerability and exploit it for her own interests. I hired her to prepare my Form 10, FS and Case Conference briefing. For this she charged $10k per month, billing 3x per month, likely so I wouldn’t notice the escalation. Catherine only insisted on meeting in person at her office and would have me waiting for her while billing me. Catherine insisted that she needed to consult with a financial expert to review my ex’s finances and that he was her friend. I stated I did not want her to do this and she went ahead anyway, meeting with this individual for dinner on my tab and then refused to disclose any learnings to me. At the Case Conference she came ill prepared, disheveled, lacked presence, and basically fumbled through the conference with little memory of my case. Stay away from Catherine! Your case will go nowhere and she will leave you penniless.
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11/3/22 |
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Be advised that Catherine Haber will encourage you to fight running up the legal costs for both parties but especially hers since her fees per hour are quite high. You’ll likely end up settling for something much less than you expected, paying a fortune in legal fees, and will be left wondering why you spent all the time and money pushing a case for so long. Do yourself a favour and find a different lawyer that charges less and puts your best interests first.
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8/10/22 |
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Catherine advocated on my behalf during a very difficult divorce. We were having an issue coming to an agreement for months, but she was able to finally resolve it for me. I wish I had gone to her sooner.
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7/2/20 |
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Catherine Haber is so honest and straightforward that she will give you the full picture of what will happen with a case. By doing so, her clients are being prepared in any way possible. But along the process, she’s being very supportive.
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6/30/20 |
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Catherine is exceptional when it comes to her profession. She puts her heart and full support to every case she handles. She makes sure to give her clients the best service she can give. I personally thank her for winning my divorce case.
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5/23/20 |
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With the help of Catherine, I was able to win my child support case. I was so amazed by her eagerness and tenacity during the proceedings. She is such an awesome lawyer that’s why I don’t hesitate in recommending her to whoever I know who needs legal assistance.
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5/22/20 |
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I was awarded the full custody of my 2 sons with the help of Catherine Haber who has been so aggressive with my case. She is a brilliant lawyer with a heart for her clients.
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5/20/20 |
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Catherine Haber’s sincerity to help is undoubtful. When I was going through divorce and was so desperate, she helped me focus on the larger picture. I overcame the lengthy and tenacious process through her. I’m so thankful.
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4/7/20 |
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Catherine Haber is very tenacious and strong-willed. I never questioned her capacity to win my case because I saw her confidence from the start. She’s indeed a great lawyer.
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4/7/20 |
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So thankful to Catherine for helping me get a positive result in my case. Thank you for being so dedicated and hands-on.
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4/6/20 |
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Catherine Haber is a woman of her word that’s why you can put your trust in her. She’s very honest and straightforward. And she’s the kind of lawyer you can rely on.
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2/24/20 |
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I came to Catherine Haber’s office for legal consultation last week and she explained everything that I needed to know about my case clearly. I was able to easily understand my case. Thanks Catherine!
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2/4/20 |
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Catherine handled my divorce case and division of property with my ex-wife. She’s very hands-on and dedicated. She’s really a good lawyer.
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1/29/20 |
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Catherine listens to her clients’ concerns attentively and comes up with solutions. She’s a great lawyer.
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1/10/20 |
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Catherine Haber is a very good lawyer and I highly recommend her
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12/31/19 |
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Catherine has been my lawyer for years that’s why I know how she works, very dedicated. Her hard work and professionalism has never changed.
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12/27/19 |
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I had trouble finding a good lawyer for our family. I literally searched everywhere until I found Catherine on the web.
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11/4/19 |
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Catherine Haber exceeds my expectations! Top of the line service!
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7/13/17 |
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All of the negative comments are dead on. She is a nasty, evil, sorry excuse of a "lawyer". She only cares about money with no concern for who she hurts in the process. Seriously do not even consider this monster for even a second. There are amazing lawyers in Burlington so don't settle for this condescending and arrogant woman. Run as far away from Catherine Haber as possible.
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11/9/16 |
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My now husband and I made the terrible mistake of hiring Catherine. Catherine dragged out what should have been a simple custody arrangement. My husband's ex was extremely difficult, however, Catherine made sure to drag the process out more than necessary. We received charges such as $165 for every email Catherine simply pressed "forward" on. These emails would contain zero counsel. Catherine forgot my husband's name on several occasions and would update herself on the case, but reading through notes while we were paying $600/hr to meet with her. We had to direct Catherine at the end, and feel totally ripped off after having spent $15,000. She was rude, entitled and totally did not care or look out for our best interests.
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10/22/16 |
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Money, money, sloppy work, rude personality, took lots of money for reports she read but when in court she did not have any ideas on what information was on reports, I spent half of a year salary on her and got farther by myself
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9/25/15 |
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3/3/15 |
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I retained Mrs. Haber a few years ago and was a total nightmare. Seemed to favour my ex over me and did not do anything for me. I was fighting for full custody of my son, and she kept saying that no judge would allow that despite the fact that my son had a disability which my ex refused to accept, and I had been the primary caregiver and decision maker since the beginning. After months of money spent and nothing done, and when I insisted to pursue full custody, she accused me of being difficult and of refusing the father access which was completely untrue. She left me hanging, cut and dry and I had to scramble to get another lawyer. She was rude, patronizing, and we did not have a good client/lawyer connection. Well, I am happy to say that I have gained full custody of my son thanks to a lawyer who was willing to defend my rights, and fight for me and my son.
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11/12/14 |
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Catherine is a pitbull indeed. She fought for my rights, won every court battle and ultimately I got custody of my kids. She was worth every penny. I would rather have her on my side than have to face her in court. Thank you Catherine.
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11/5/14 |
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A definite theme here. Haber seems to prolong the case for her own financial benefit. Our case lasted more then two years thanks to Ms. Haber. I would not recommend her, in the end, I just ended giving her over $27,000 and she gave me stress for two years. I got the feeling she just kept dragging things on for her own financial gain, i should have bailed earlier. Don't make the same mistake i did.
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4/4/14 |
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It is interesting to note that there is a general theme to most of the ratings form the others who have posted a review and that is money. I was very encouraged when I retained Catherine because her reputation was very good. My experience with her has been nothing short of dismal. She is very difficult to communicate with, difficult to get access to her, has no strategy for the case, ignores things that you tell her, does nothing to try to resolve the case. Does everything in her power to prolong it. Has already made up her mind that you are going to trial and makes sure that you do. I have spent a huge amount of money and have not even had my motion for temporary support heard, largely due to her errors and her agreeing to wait for documents from opposing council thatI knew would not materialize. she missed affidavit deadlines. When I had not paid her bill for only two weeks she sent me a notice to change lawyers. DO NOT USE THIS LAWYER, RUN AWAY
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10/27/13 |
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Finding a good lawyer is like finding a good mechanic, you don't know what they're like till you put your car in they're shop then see the bill. If there ever is an example of a lawyer that should have retired a long time ago Catherine Haber is the prime example. Catherine's conduct during my family law proceedings were horrific and in the end represented my ex-spouses interests over my own dispite charging me tens of thousands of dollars. I have been left with a legal nightmare as a result of her refusing follow my instuctions and ensuring that my interests were protected along with my children's. She is a self serving lawyer who approaches her clients in an arbitrary and contrite manner. Don't be fooled by Catherine's undeserved reputation, find a lawyer who only interests they represent are yours. If you want a lawyer you can trust when it comes to ensuring yours and your children's best interests and future are served with integrity Catherine is not the lawyer for you.
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7/15/13 |
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I spent $500 for a 35 minute consultation with Catherine. Since my child was not yet born, she wasn't able to provide much help with custody issues, saying that I would have to come back after the child was born. Fair enough. She also provided knowledgable advice about financial separation. She seemed surprised that our meeting was so short. 2 months later I needed to ask her two questions which would have taken, at most, 10 minutes total to answer. Given the expense and shortness of my first meeting, I was hoping this would not be a problem. However, I was told it would be another $600 to come in and see her again. I was rejected when I simply requested an informal, non-binding conversation with her for 10 minutes. So in summary, I agree with a few of the other posters here: Knowledgable, but outrageously expensive. Low marks for customer care unless she's billing you max. Overall - disappointed.
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3/24/13 |
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By far the best lawyer for my personal situation. All the chips were against me and I am a father that was reunited with my daughter and achieved sole custody thanks to Catherine. Every step of the way Catherine did whatever that was necessary in order for me to ultimately achieve what my family and I truly wanted. Full custody. With all the experience Catherine has, she was able to control every step of the proceedings. It felt as though she dictated the lead and everyone followed which was clearly in my best interest. It's hard to imagine a family lawyer better than Catherine.
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11/29/12 |
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She was my pitbull - my ex-husband brought a poodle so Catherine won the first dogfight and every one after that. Ex-husband now has an aversion to pitbulls and Catherine. I would highly recommend her - nothing intimidates her.
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5/8/12 |
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I became a client of Catherine Haber when my wife decided to leave our home with our son.I had an interview with Catherine and found her very impressive and easy to talk with.Over the course of the next year,she demonstrated true professionalism with a total knowledge of domestic law.Catherine was very persistent and determined dealing with my situation and i was rewarded with being reunited with my son in a very short period of time and also won every legal showdown along the way.Catherine never ever backed down and always took the initiative with pure determination.Thank you Catherine for the superb results.I would highly recommend Catherine to anyone in need of an excellent family lawyer and would be delighted to have her in my corner in any domestic conflict.
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4/25/12 |
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Catherine
I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to you. I do not know what I would have done without you and the support you gave me. I will always remember your willingness to help me through the Divorce proceedings, with guidance and advice.
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12/8/11 |
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I agree with the rest of the reviews. This woman will charge on average $20,000 per motion grossly exaggerating the hours she allegedly worked,other lawyers charge between $1,500 to $5,000 depending on their seniority. I felt absolutely ripped off and unsatisfied with her service. Run away, she will drag things out and try to get as much money as possible from you. If you were overcharged by her, you have 1 year to take steps to get part of your money back through the court. Hire another lawyer and get good part of your money back.
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9/25/09 |
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More interested in prolonging the case .Unprepared for one of my hearings.LOst i nterest when my money ran out.
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