DO NOT LISTEN TO RITA!!!!!!! I hired this Attorney in October of 2021. I had high hope at first but that took an unexpected turn as we got closer to going to hearing. He took advantage of my lack of understanding of what to look for in an attorney. This attorney only focus on what I initially said rather than the full scope of his oath when dealing with the case. I asked him multiple times on what we could do with the delay of the other party. He never gave me what was best and he played word games with me when trying to deal with this case and didn't give me anything of value. He did not advise me what to say when petitioning my response to the other party. He did not advise of all things that could be done under the retainer. He never advised about possible dismissal of the entire case complete because laws the were breeched in the earlier hearings and trials. He uses a flat rate retainers to trap individuals of engaging in family court and do as little as possible. he did not up hold his oath in our dealings. From what I witnessed, this attorney is most likely to commit malpractice and/or ineffective counsel to his clients. This attorney engages in cutting corners that can cause catastrophic failure in winning a case against another party and opposing attorneys. In hearings, he lets the other party and the judge talk over him to eliminate any possibility of allowing you to be heard which is a violation of oath. This attorney does not care about family law outcomes and adjacent matter that he may handle. While I worked with this attorney there were staffing which also attributed to turnovers. Triecy was the worst paralegal to work with at this firm and should be fired. The one who left the firm mid case was great but she did not transfer any notes or other information to Treicy. Treicy kept removing things from the motion forms that would have helped me as per advice of another attorney's at other firms. The only paralegal who was worth speaking to Shauna but she was never assigned to my case and she seem to have the most understanding of how my case should have been handled. She should start her own firm if she is up to it. The receptionist was great. They did not refund me for their dubious behavior. This firm is a quick cash grab and they do not care about outcome of legal proceedings even when they deliberately cut corners. They do everything in their power to avoid trail so that they do not commit ineffective counsel. This firm advised against legal requirement and coerced me to provide other information not needed. They also advised against law and case law about having to pay the other parties attorney fees. This firm as per the actions of the attorney and some other employees of the firm, have shown me that they participate in the toxic family court culture. I would not recommend this firm.
Edited & Addition: I had someone reach out to me about my review seen above this point and I didn't seem to worthy to mention this until reach out to me via social media about this. She had express nearly identical concerns to me. However she reminded me of something I had failed to mention in my initial review. This Law office used a character by the name of Rita to entice potential clients into using their services. She claims that it is better for you have a flat rate rather than pay by the hour. This is done so that Kevin Byrd can easily weasel out of legal contracts.
I cannot say enough about the amazing team at this law firm. My attorney, Kevin Byrd, and senior paralegal, Ali Meuangkhot, truly went above and beyond to help me through a difficult and emotional time. From dealing with a ridiculous domestic violence protection order to navigating the complexities of a parenting plan and child support, they were there every step of the way.
Their attention to detail and dedication to uncovering the truth was truly remarkable. They worked tirelessly to ensure that every piece of information was gathered and presented to the court. Thanks to their hard work, I was able to secure a fair custody arrangement and child support agreement.
In addition to Kevin and Ali, Rita and Alexis were also incredibly helpful in my past bankruptcy case. The entire staff at this firm made me feel like part of their family, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.
To anyone considering working with this team, I urge you to ignore any negative reviews. From my personal experience, I can attest to the fact that they are dedicated to their clients and will do everything in their power to ensure a positive outcome. Look no further than Kevin Byrd and Ali Meuangkhot for a team that will truly go the distance for you. Rita and Alexis are also amazing assets to this firm.
