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The Peterson Law Firm P.A.
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Foreclosure DefenseConsumer Protection & Debt Collection DefenseReal Estate Litigation
Geismar Clifford J Attorney
Foreclosure DefenseFree ConsultationBankruptcy & Chapter 13
- Services
- Foreclosure Defense, Free Consultation, Bankruptcy & Chapter 13
- Reviews
- 20
What recent reviews say
Most reviewers praise Cliff for quick answers, honesty, and solving problems efficiently, especially in divorce and estate work. Several recent one-star reviews object to consultation charges ($100-250) when he declines the case or shows up late and unprepared, raising concerns about upfront fees and hard-sell tactics.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Praised for
- responsive to questions
- honest and direct
- resolves cases affordably
- compassionate listener
Watch-outs
- consultation fees charged without clear value
- missed or unprepared meetings
- pushes toward litigation for bigger payouts
knowledgeableresponsive-communicationcompassionatehonest-assessmentoverpricedhard-to-reach
Best for: people needing divorce or estate planning help who value quick, attentive communication
Think twice if: consultation fees of $100-250 are charged upfront even if he cannot help, and meetings have been late or unprepared
Strengths
- quick responses to client questions
- handles divorce and estate cases with detail
- resolves cases at affordable rates
Worth knowing
- Consultation fee of $100 charged even when case declined (Review 11)
- Consultation fee of $150 for EEOC referral that was later refunded (Review 1)
- Consultation fee of $250 charged; attorney arrived an hour late without contract in hand (Review 2)
- Attorney handled probate, divorce, settlement, and landlord matters
- Wife assists in the practice
What reviews say by service
- Bankruptcy & Chapter 13
- Limited direct evidence; one reviewer mentioned financial hardship and another flagged being told to bankrupt elsewhere after refusing consultation payment.
- Foreclosure Defense
- Reviewers report being declined for foreclosure/mortgage cases and charged consultation fees regardless; one called him a 'mortgage lawyer' but declined to help.
How it compares
- Rated 4.2 against a 4.51 average across the 78 bankruptcy & chapter 13 businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
Our Rubric Star rating 61
Review volume 57
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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4
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3
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2
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Common questions
- What does a consultation cost?
- Consultation fees range from $100 to $250; charges apply even if he declines the case. Fees have been refunded upon dispute in at least one instance.
- Is Cliff available for quick communication?
- Multiple reviewers report he answers questions promptly, often the same day or next business day.
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