Cross Law Firm

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I visited Cross Law Office for a consultation on an employment matter. First I called and the office assistant asked me the details of my case. I explained that I wanted to sue my former employer as they were processing claims inappropriately and I wanted to sue for my position back since the company had fired my former manager for this and several other issues. Attorney Nola called me back and stated that she thought I had a good claim and to come into the office for a consultation. Also, the initial visit was $ 395.00. Yikes! But I paid the fee as she said I had a good claim. However, when I arrived at the office and spoke with her in person she asked me several questions which all were the same but stated a different way. She asked, if I had any proof or did my manager every say to deliberately deny claims to save the company money therefore leading to profits. I answered «No» several times however she kept asking the same question over to see if I would change my answer. At the end of the meeting she sent in a paralegal and the office assistant to have me sign the retainer agreement, They also explained that I would be responsible for the initial $ 2500.00 of her attorney fees and that if a settlement came from the case she would take a 47% cut!!! I told both assistants I would like to review the contract further and speak to some former employees to see if they had any information that would help my case. The paralegal insisted that I sign today!!! I said to them both that I will not and will return it if I needed their services. I think this office is a rip-​off. Attorney Nola could have told me on the phone that I needed substantial proof or statements of intent from my former manager in print. I then could have made an informed decision that the consultation was not necessary due to the lack of evidence I had, which is needed to prove this type of claim in court. Instead, she had me come in and pay my money while attempting to sway my answers by asking leading questions. I think this is dishonest and unethical. And a $ 400 fee, outrageous. Skip this office. The inside looks terrible too. It’s old, outdated and stale looking. Not professional at all. I wish someone had reviewed them on Unilocal before I wasted my cash!!!