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4/30/25 |
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One of the worst lawyers, I have come across. Like many of the people who have reported here, she charges money but doesn't do anything. After charging me $1000' of dollars. she only the disclosure and that too a shabby job. Missed a lot of key information. Please please do not sign up with her. Now I found a lawyer who did in 2 weeks what she took months to do. I would like to place a complain against her with the law society of ontario. I had great satisfaction in firing her although she charged me a lot of doing hardly anything.
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4/9/25 |
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Charged me thousands of dollars and did nothing. Do not recommend.
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3/20/25 |
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I feel obliged to share with those of you who are doing your due diligence, that my experience with this lawyer was incredibly disappointing! Patricia did not protect my interests in negotiating a separation agreement, and her negligence has since caused tremendous stress, legal costs and financial losses that could have and should have easily been avoided. Patricia should not be practicing law. She is shockingly incapable of calculating numbers, and instead has her staff execute those tasks. I implore you to avoid working with Patricia at all costs. Protect your interests and find a competent lawyer who actually cares.
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12/13/23 |
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All she want is your money, she doesnt care about your case. She has the knowledge but she is very rude and is not empathetic about her clients. Trust all the negative comments people posted here. She will be sending bills for every single thing even of a phone call or just a text message done with her client. She will take days to get back to you and its always her assistant who responds. Beware.
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8/10/23 |
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Came to this lawyer to review support. She made several errors and charged me WAY more than I got back from my ex.
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6/13/23 |
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Patricia is one of the most knowledgeable and compassionate people I have met in my lifetime .Not only does she provide pure professionalism when addressing matters of family law she listens to your concerns and any heartaches your experiencing . This is one of the many attributes she has and her calming approach to all matters is encouraging . I would recommend Patrica in a heartbeat to any one seeking legal counsel on family law !!! Bravo to her and her firm . Top notch professionally and personally !!!
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6/13/23 |
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This lawyer is not viable. She took a retainer from me and I’m constantly having to follow up to get anything done in my matter. But guess what? She’s never late sending a bill. Stay away unless you have time and money to waste.
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1/6/21 |
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Ms. Nelson was very charming in my initial consulation however things changed quickly after retaining her. I was going through a very difficult separation and was in a vunerable position and Ms. Nelson took full advantage of this fact. She was condecending and a bully. Her contract stated that her clerk would sit in to take notes from time to time however right from the start Patricia was unavailable and her clerk was in charge. I had to make an appointment through the clerk to speak with Patricia and often had to wait a few days. Every time I had a meeting or court appearance with Patricia, she insisted her clerk knew the details and had to be present and I was charged both peoples fees($450+$350). This is deceit as far as I'm concerned and it saddens me that lawyers can get away with this without recourse. After almost a year of not getting anywhere I voiced my concerns and Ms. Nelson said that our communication had broken down and that I can pick up my file and find another lawyer.
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11/4/20 |
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Ms. Nelson was fantastic! Very professional who dealt with facts, while at the same time showed compassion to my situation. Would highly recommend.
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8/14/20 |
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Patricia did not provide any legal advice for my divorce. She went through the motions and largely forward documents that I put together myself. I found all kinds of legal precedent for my case that she had never heard of. I had to fight to get her to put allowable expenses in the Divorce Mate calculations. She charges exorbitant fees and did not fight for me. She basically took my money to file papers. I would not recommend her to anyone. Unfortunately so many lawyers seem to be this way. She just happens to be twice the price.
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7/23/19 |
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Patricia Nelson did my cohabitation agreement. She was very through and explained everything to me. I also like the fact that she didn't go over the retainer fee I gave her and I actually got money back.
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12/17/18 |
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After the first meeting, it was apparent Ms.Nelson is a quick study . She knows the law, and ‘gets’people. In end-stage matrimony, it’s not enough to be smart and thoughtful.(Although,she is both). Our opponent in the ring was often combative and unpleasant. On the brink of heading to court,Ms. Nelson took over the wheel and steered everyone to settlement. The Year long process was costly, but not because of the bill..which was fair. It was a difficult personal time, fraught with crisis...something that Ms Nelson (and her lovely assistant Vian) handled with care & compassion,ultimately eclipsing the graceless and petty style of opposing counsel. Forever grateful.
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9/24/18 |
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I have been dealing for 3years trying to get my divorce complete. I can tell you that Ms Nelson and her Assistant Vian are truly amazing and professional. They respond to you at any time of day or night. Listen to what they say it means a lot to your outcome. She is straight forward and honest..She is there for you and she means it .
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11/22/17 |
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Great news! My mother was able to obtain Super Visa which grants to come and go From Canada for next 8 years without a need to apply for one. You have one great law firm, and you are one amazing lawyer. All I can say is "thank you" for getting my mother's visa quickly. Your legal knowledge helped me when other lawyers couldn't/wouldn't. Thank you for everything! I would highly recommend Patricia Nelson!!!
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10/23/16 |
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This is the real deal folks, she is sharp and, more importantly, someone who actually cares...for everyone...and considers it her duty to make this an amicable experience for all parties including taking care to be good decent people on both sides for the children's sakes. I had a very complicated case and was always in good hands. No matter how scary or emotional it got. HIGHLY recommend Ms. Nelson
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9/27/16 |
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When dealing with separation that involves children the most important thing to achieve is to find a good compassionate lawyer that is willing to help you get out of your mess when you most need it........ AND Ms. Nelson and her clerk sure know what compassion means..... I put my trust in them and I couldn't be happier.... I got what I wanted and much more ?? Thanks a million to Nelson Family Law. My ex husband and I are amazing friends now and we both are with Ms. Nelson and her clerk.
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7/4/16 |
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From the initial consultation, Patricia had my respect and appreciation. Her insight and concern made a very unpleasant matter more tolerable and her attention to detail and sincerity, while rare in today's society, are second to none. Having previous litigation experience for various reasons, makes one more guarded about sharing personal info. Patricia was professional, courteous and punctual. I highly suggest you talk to her about your own case, or concerns. You couldn't find a better ally during trying times.
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5/25/16 |
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I have to say she is the best lawyer I have ever used! Very thorough, understanding and realistic! Thanks very much.
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3/31/16 |
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I couldn't agree more with the comments below, that Patricia is a caring, passionate, and straightforward attorney to work with. She helped me through a long separation process and was thoroughly interested in my well-being and making sure I had all the facts, so that I could make the right decisions as things unfolded. You will be in great hands with Patricia and her staff if you need help in the family law area. Thanks Patricia!
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3/23/16 |
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Patricia Nelson has a heart of Gold. Her main concern was my well being because I was a mess. She treated me like a friend and was there for me anytime needed. I am a new person because of her and I am forever grafeful. Would recomend her in a heartbeat.
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9/5/15 |
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Patricia really knows her stuff. She is not only knowledgeable, but is caring. Two great qualities you rarely find in a lawyer!
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6/8/15 |
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I can't say how grateful I was for Patricia Nelson. I really appreciated how honest, understanding, and helpful she was. I really want to highlight her honesty, she truly had my best intentions in mind. Patricia, also has a brilliant mind in gathering all the information and strategizing. Thank you.
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11/6/14 |
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My case was very simple but it took too long and the cost was too much.Find a lawyer who is going to take things seriously and not to drag the case for too long so they can get more money from you.
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9/5/14 |
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Ms. Nelson works really hard on my case. She listens to me carefully. She remembers my stories in details. She is a reliable, trust able lawyer to work with.
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7/3/14 |
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Ms Nelson was up front from our first meeting about my expectations and what she could do for me, she is accessible, she always made sure my questions were answered, she is realistic about what could or couldn't be done and she worked closely with me on all my documents until we were both completely satisfied. She was committed to resolving my case without destroying my family. I received excellent value and representation. Ms Nelson and her staff helped me through a difficult and painful process and they made it bearable - I never thought I'd need a family lawyer but I'm glad I chose Nelson Family Law - thank you ladies for helping me and my family!!!
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3/20/12 |
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Patricia R. Nelson is the best. She always makes time for her clients and gets the job done. She knows her stuff very well. Even after 5pm her and law clerk always reply to my emails and always have answers. I would totally recommend her. My matter was successful and she did not advise me to go to court and we won the nice, easy and respectful way. She even made me become good friends with my ex husband and not enemies for the sake of our kids. Even the court clerks love her cuz she always has her stuff ready to go. She is a very family oriented lawyer who has a warm heart. She is never rude to other lawyers. Love her on ever level.
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2/14/12 |
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Seems very nice but really does not care about the client especially when they are in a bind. It took her at least 5 days to draw up a draft to notify the other counsel that she had been retained. Don't be fooled. I had to cancel her service...
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