DO NOT make the mistake we did in Retaining Cary Allan Cliff as an attorney for a Marriage Dissolution case. In fact-- recommend him to your adversary to retain him as THEIR Lawyer.
Experienced with Mr. Cary- among several things: (1) filed with provisions we did not agree with and would not amend - an item necessary “… because of the archaic Florida Law..”…. was to put the house up for auction to the highest bidder...” – irrespective that we had indicated any equity would be paid out; (2) also in several filed items he ensured/listed that he would be paid his fees out of various equities involved; (3) more - he would not return email questions; (4) on telephone conversations he would refuse to explore actions/options – like contacting the opposing lawyer, or if he did, would not share the conversation/s; (5) he display no empathy for the client; (6) no pro-active advice to better the clients situation- in fact the opposite – like advice to “buy boxes and help him pack to move out – don’t stop or contend the other parties personal bills being paid (entirely by his client) ...”; (7) no “Client/Attorney” relationship on/for proactive matters; (8) less than informative on what to expect in various areas involved;(9) overbilled as well – got a refund ... and (9) more...
Am I going to take this to the Florida Bar for their review – no – I thought about it but what good does that do me?.
And, did we retain another attorney – yes – and fire Mr. Cary Allan. Interviewed several others – the wiser of this situation – and as an additional cost that shouldn’t have been incurred. Research ‘reviews’ and talk with other attorneys as well.
I am the Dad of the person going through this ‘marriage dissolution’ and providing advice and financial assistance – I live in the Sacramento California area and if you want more details look me up and we can talk.
Cary Alan Cliff, PA Reviews
DO NOT make the mistake we did in Retaining Cary Allan Cliff as an attorney for a Marriage Dissolution case. In fact-- recommend him to your adversary to retain him as THEIR Lawyer.
Experienced with Mr. Cary- among several things: (1) filed with provisions we did not agree with and would not amend - an item necessary “… because of the archaic Florida Law..”…. was to put the house up for auction to the highest bidder...” – irrespective that we had indicated any equity would be paid out; (2) also in several filed items he ensured/listed that he would be paid his fees out of various equities involved; (3) more - he would not return email questions; (4) on telephone conversations he would refuse to explore actions/options – like contacting the opposing lawyer, or if he did, would not share the conversation/s; (5) he display no empathy for the client; (6) no pro-active advice to better the clients situation- in fact the opposite – like advice to “buy boxes and help him pack to move out – don’t stop or contend the other parties personal bills being paid (entirely by his client) ...”; (7) no “Client/Attorney” relationship on/for proactive matters; (8) less than informative on what to expect in various areas involved;(9) overbilled as well – got a refund ... and (9) more...
Am I going to take this to the Florida Bar for their review – no – I thought about it but what good does that do me?.
And, did we retain another attorney – yes – and fire Mr. Cary Allan. Interviewed several others – the wiser of this situation – and as an additional cost that shouldn’t have been incurred. Research ‘reviews’ and talk with other attorneys as well.
I am the Dad of the person going through this ‘marriage dissolution’ and providing advice and financial assistance – I live in the Sacramento California area and if you want more details look me up and we can talk.
A. Lawrence Fibich