Meyer Capel Profile & Reviews

I would give a zero or negative stars if I could. If you need a divorce, this is not the law from you should hire unless you want the process drawn out, a lawyer not to fight for you, documents to get lost, and to experience a high turnover in lawyers and paralegals. When I first met with Tristan (Lawyer #1) he advised me I would have to wait a little over a month before he could start handling my case. I was ok with that. I signed paperwork, paid my retainer and waited 2 months. I sent an email following up and was told my case was actually marked as “Closed”. They re-opened it and I had to wait a couple more weeks before he could fit me in. I was advised that we could pass up my Financial Affidavit because they thought an agreement could be made. It couldn’t but I was not advised otherwise until months later. I compiled my financial affidavit and sent it off. Waited and asked for an update. I believe I sent 3 emails over the course of 1 month to Tristan and Helen, his paralegal. I never heard anything from them. I had to contact my Ex- to ask his lawyer if they got my financial affidavit. It was never sent, and in fact Tristan hadn’t even looked at it. To Tristan’s credit, he did apologize and refund me some retainer money. He told me to expect a response within 24 business hours. Tristan wound up moving to a different state and passed my case along to a different lawyer in the office, Jilmala (Lawyer #2). Jilmala would take weeks to reply to me. I routine had to follow up on action items and then follow up on my follow up. During all of this I went through like 9 different paralegals and interns – Helen, Kelsi, Sandra, Shannon, Heather, Ashley, Caroline, Samantha, and Stephanie. I would sign documents in DocuSign with one of them and it would be lost. Id then be contacted weeks later asking me to sign a document I’d already sign but they had lost. The marital house was sold in the midst of the divorce, we had legal paperwork on how the funds would be handled. Month later when Jilmala was typing up the final MSA, she included how the house would be listed, sold, and funds dispersed. I had to tell her and send her documents of my house closing that they should have already had on file. It was an extremely frustrating experience and it escalated what could have been a more friendly divorce into a nit-picking and feisty one because of how long it dragged out. I did not feel like I had any advocates on my side. I was not counseled in any direction just asked what offer I wanted to make? or if an offer from the other lawyer was one I would want to accept. They basically were just an expensive vehicle to file all the legal paperwork for my divorce. No lawyers fought for me. The only good thing that came out of this was I did eventually get a Cert of Marriage Dissolution; however that was originally sent with incorrect information. They had my Ex’s state of birth and current county incorrect.

Beyond pleased with my experience at Meyer Capel. Lauren and her assistant William were beyond knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend Lauren and Meyer Capel for any litigation needs small or large.

Don’t recommend I’ve been trying to go through these guys for years. Went through Mark Lipton for two previous cases and told me to accept guilty pleas over something I never committed and have been on probation for two years. My pops died and he had a bogus lawsuit and wanted to have counsel representing me for that so their isn’t a lien put on the home. They only care about their money, not their clients. Money isn’t a issue no one has upfront retainer fees $3000+. Taxed especially for misdemeanor cases like how Patel Law charged me. Could easily pay monthly payments they just want their money up front period and don’t represent you with care. All bout money. Money talk now adays. Sad. The system is set up for the less unfortunate to fail. Stay away from Sarah Billington and retired Mark Lipton. They claim they know Piatt County judges in and out but won’t represent you with the respected amount you paid. With the knowledge I have and could obtain I could represent myself better than this organization. Be smart and use your head with your case. Ask questions. Go to the self help desk in champaign county. Talk to connects. Not a money deprived organization.