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8/4/23 |
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Avoid Avra at all cost. All she wants is to take your Money and does not have your child's best interest at heart at all. As an mediator and arbitrator she took advantage of me and put my child in a temporary custody situation that was not at all in his best interest. My legal advised me she would likely never give this type of custody and she did when as a single mother I financially could not afford to retain a lawyer after 5 years of court. I had my child for over 5 years full custody. Save your money and do not retain her as a mediator or arbitrator, just go to court. Even when self represented they respect you and do the right thing for your child.
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2/23/23 |
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Before I was introduced to Avra, I had another lawyer that stretched out the file for years. Avra took over my case and immediately started to get things done. She was always available for a call and easy to communicate with. She was compassionate and friendly. But she was fierce when defending me and isn't that what you want in a lawyer? I have read what some of the other reviewers have said but Avra is the type of lawyer that other lawyers come to for advice. She was VERY fair in her billings and really just wanted to help me get my divorce done. I felt relieved that she was helping me! I would HIGHLY recommend her to any of my friends that needed these services.
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5/3/21 |
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Run do not walk away from this lawyer. I found that Ms Rosen did not advocate on behalf of her client, rather she was a very expensive go-between who was effective at forwarding emails from opposing counsel. Both her and her assistant are extremely disorganized and I am not exaggerating when I say that she often would not reply to emails or phone calls for weeks at a time. Terrible lawyer, clearly does not care about her clients. Ms Rosen showed little to no interest to advocate for her client. Certainly does not think strategically. She is going through the motions, likely ready to retire. Stay away and find a lawyer who cares.
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2/28/20 |
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Terrible Lawyer. Horrible client service. Only appears interested in billing. Run do not walk away from this woman.
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5/8/19 |
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Avra Rosen represented me in a custody and access case. I had another lawyer that started the file, and stretched it out over 2+ years (billing me all along the way). When I finally got tierd of being taken advantage of, I found Avra. She reviewed all of my file, and had everything wrapped up in a couple of weeks. The fact is, Avra seamed to really know her stuff. She came with a good recommendation, and has proven to be one of the most effective family lawyers I have EVER met.Thank you Avra. Your attention to detail has made my daughters life much more stable over the last 12 years (since you completed my file).
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1/21/19 |
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My advice is stay away from this lawyer if you want even more toxin and unnecessary costs in what's an already bad situation. She threw in supposed demands of my ex (whom she represented) at the final moment after formal negotiations were settled and things were to be wrapped up - but they were demands which even he didn't ask for. I complied since I didn't want to delay things. We (ex-husband and me) found this out later when I brought the subject up weeks later, at a point when we were amicably exchanging items. He didn't ask for what she said he wanted, and he could not have cared less about getting that item. Fooled us both and cost us both more money in legal fees. In my opinion, she's the kind of lawyer you need a lawyer to protect you from.
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5/1/18 |
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Disgusting woman. Lied, lied, lied to the judge and represented and child abusing criminal.
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12/20/16 |
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It is very hard to get Avra to pay attention to your matter.
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9/20/16 |
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I retained Avras firm and they stole my retainer money. DO NOT USE THIS WOMAN OR HER FIRM! She is a Crook!
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6/5/15 |
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I would not recommend Avra to anyone one after my experience. She was very aggressive and never listened to me. Her financial knowledge was inadequate at best. I later found out that during our mediation she was working on other clients’ files while on my ‘payroll’. I’ve received information to make me suspect that she had collaborated with my ex’s lawyer. Needless to say, my divorce agreement really sucked. I trusted her and believed that she was working in my best interest. Much too late I realized that the divorce agreement contained numerous little verdicts that did not work in my favour. I was shocked she did not bring them to my attention and was so incompetent as to let them slip through whitch damaging consequences. While I was THE CLIENT it was all about her and her little legal victories against the opposing lawyer, yet he and my ex were the ones laughing in the end. It makes me believe that she was either incompetent or she was aware that she was not helping me.
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6/8/14 |
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Avra understood very well the dynamics at play during this very difficult period. She not only knew the "law" well but also the other factors at play… timing, what to do and when to optimize the outcome. I had 2 other lawyers before I found Avra and she really knew the drill. I needed someone strong. She is respectful of time and cost.
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5/11/14 |
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I highly recommend Avra Rosen and her team. She advocated and delivered in the best interests of myself and my children with outstanding competence and compassion. I felt supported, prepared and well represented every step of the way through the process. My concerns and goals were listened to, our consultations were productive and efficient, and I was not only confident but impressed during the mediation and courtroom experiences. Now I have peace and no regrets. I am very grateful to Avra and her firm
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5/8/14 |
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Avra very ably guided me through a lengthy and difficult divorce. She always provided balanced and strategic advice with the objective of finding middle ground and potential settlement on issues. She would try and diffuse the conflict with my ex husband's lawyer where possible. She would often counsel me to ignore the emotions of the various issues and look to the bigger picture in the best interests of my children and our family. Her grasp of the financial issues involved is superior. She truly cares about her clients and tries to achieve the best possible outcome with the least amount of conflict. Her superior technical knowledge and extensive family law experience were evident throughout the entire process. I felt confident that knowing that Avra was representing my interests during this entire process. I highly respect and recommend Avra.
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5/7/14 |
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Ms Rosen was awesome for me. She really knew her stuff. She not only predicted everything that was going to happen with the opposing side but made them look pitiful in their knowledge. I strongly recommend her and her firm.
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4/15/14 |
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I am completely shocked! I went to a woman lawyer before Avra and all she did was charge me for absolutely NOTHING. A friend referred me to Avra and she saved me. She is intelligent, she hears you, she has morals and values. She protected me and at the end, we settled and my ex-husband and I are better friends than ever. As a client, you have to be very specific as to what you want, and if the outcome wasn't what you wanted, then maybe all you people should have voiced how you wanted things to be dealt with AND the ultimate outcome. I think Avra ROCKS!
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3/18/14 |
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Avra is the most despicable lawyer out there. She is the number one reason that lawyers are so hated. She cares only for herself, not the client. There is a reason she is on vacation so often...YOU are paying for it! She talks only to hear herself speak and goes on for so long that eventually the Judge stops listening and you lose! She will never settle, as it would be the end of her gravy train. Be warned and STAY AWAY from this disgusting person. I truly hope she gets what is coming to her and is paid back for her lack of empathy.
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12/2/13 |
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I have reviewed the ratings for Avra Rosen, which I find shocking and misleading. I retained Avra for a very complicated file with my spouse. We were in court many times, given our high conflict. Avra not only prepared me for the litigation and its costs, which I had no choice given my husband's belligerence and unreasonable positions,but I found her fees to actually be less than her colleagues for her year of call to the bar. Avra attempted many times to negotiate, and unfortunately, my case was not one for mediation or negotiation. Avra was unbelievable in court. She was always well prepared, thorough, and reminded me of a pitbull. It was thanks to Avra's perseverance and dedication that at the end of the day, I have a great parenting court order that benefits my children and financial security for me and my children, and our future. All of this was only secured because of Avra's high skills and dedication to me as a client.
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10/4/13 |
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First meeting was incredible!! She has a good speech prepared to convince you... but afterwards, nothing but nastiness!! She went back on her word, her promises, etc. She is all talk and no action. The thing she will win is your wallet. Stay away!!
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2/1/12 |
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When u meet her at 1st u will think she’s great, but watch out for your wallet she will take it all I spent over 25,000.00 in a year and she f—up so royally I’m paying for it now. Who recommended her to me was an ass. Do your home work listen to the ratting about her & pay attention or you’ll be the next idiot to be taken advantage of. I paid big bucks for her bull**** games. She tried to make me agree on stuff which was ridiculous and un reasonable. Her assistant likes to talk on the phone with u and the she adds it to your account watch out for these ****es they all live well at your expense.the lawyer will be reward back as the bible says reap what u sow. Karma is around the corner not 2 far 4 her.
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10/22/11 |
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Rude, obnoxious and cruel. She is not a lawyer with heart and only cares about making money. She should try to negotiate better instead of being so greedy. She is always away and not that professional.
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7/6/11 |
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My friend recommended her after an ugly expensive divorce. right off the bat,I'm not sure why she's was so abusive to talk to when I'm her client. I thought she would go the distance for me but she lacks people skills and compassion for her client's situation. I've left messages but she does not return phone calls, gets her assistant to arrange details. Constantly gone for vacation/long weekends. She made a huge mistake in my agreement that should have been researched better. Eventually I wasn't worth the money so she pawned me off to her junior lawyer. The best advice she gave me was to "educate myself then come back to her with a better plan". I wanted to give her a better rating but she needs to change her attitude towards the people she represents.
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1/9/11 |
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absolutely the prime reason divorce lawyers are so hated. She cares 0 about client, has no financial abilities; comes in to court totally unprepared and has the audacity to grossly overcharge clients; doesn't care to return client phone calls- DON'T USE HER
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1/4/11 |
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This woman knows how to scream and shout in court. But she won the battle at great expense for me but not the war. She collectd fees. I was unable to collect I paid her to get. She was the real winner.
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9/7/10 |
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Avra seems to know family law, although her financial understanding is not as good. She talks tough, which is very appealing in the beginning of the process when everyone is angry and feeling abused. But as the process drags on, it's counterproductive. Avra refused to negotiate with the other side to the point where my husband had to hire another lawyer to negotiate for us and keep Avra on track. Her communication skills are awful. (I say "us" because I was also paying Avra's fees and support.) She left for a 4 day weekend without telling us whether she had filed a necessary motion for the following Monday. We had no idea if anyone would represent my husband. It seemed like Avra made tactical errors in pushing too hard, a move that cost $16K. When we pushed her to respond promptly and to obtain closure, she threatened to remove herself from the case. The lawyers settled when the cash and credit cards to pay the legal fees ran out, at very close to our original proposal. Beware.
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7/14/10 |
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this is ONE lawyer aptly termed as a pitbull. she's the BULLDOG of in the family law courts. HIGHLY recommended !
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4/20/10 |
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Difficult to communicate with, careless and imprudent. Does not have a superior understanding of the financials.
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11/14/09 |
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Avra is the only lawyer how has the nerve to take he client to court over $4,000 after her female client lost custody over the children to a husband who is abusive, control freak, vindictive, alienated two out of three children, and cased the youngst son to become a brain Injered as the result of an accident that happened when that father was in his car driving on the east side of the road while the eight years old son was driving an electrical scoter on the west side of the road. In a province that most of the mothers get custody a lawyer has to be .....to loose custody to a father like that. If you can pay her unlimited amounts of moneys, she may win for you but at the same time, she will make sure that financially you will be ruin. In my case When my exhusbend finaly managed to force the situation to a point that the bank was going to reposes our home in 28 days. At which point I and my ABI son will be without a home and money. Avra's answer when I beged her to help was "I do not d
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11/7/09 |
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If you want a pit-bull who will not hesitate to destroy your ex-spouse, this is your woman. If, however, you would like to maintain a civil and/or reasonable relationship with your ex-mate, run for your life. I was at the other side of the boxing arena when this terrifying little woman made absolutely certain that everyone (particularly our children) would experience maximum pain levels. She has no soul and is the poster-woman for greedy and immoral lawyers. My advice, not that you know me nor care about my opinion, is to go to a good mediator or a lawyer who only works closely with good mediators. Your frustration and anger with your mate will decrease and, hopefully subside. You don't want to annihilate the other parent of your children. Your children will never forgive you. Do the right thing.
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