Robert B. Anson, Attorney at Law

Review: Mr [redacted] was retained as my attorney. During the court process [redacted] was hired by the attorney of the other party involved in direct conflict.

I retained [redacted] to represent me in a child custody matter. The attorney of the other party involved hired [redacted] on a personal matter which he accepted. Soon after accepting to represent the other attorney on her personal matter, [redacted] demanded I sign a substitution of attorney stating he was no longer going to represent me in my case. [redacted] did not show up for court for the motion of substitution of attorney.Desired Settlement: Total charges by [redacted] were over $3000.00 which I paid in full. Due to his direct conflict of interest in working with the attorney representing the other party I feel a complete refund is in order. In addition, a stern reprimand by the courts for his unethical behavior.

Business

Response:

Initial Business Response

I am a family law attorney who has been in practice for over 30 years and has had over 4,000 family law cases with no registered complaints.

Mr. [redacted] retained my services and paid for my representation of him in a family law matter. Mr. [redacted] h s an attorney-client privilege that prevents me from discussing this matter with you or your organization unless he waives this privilege. Due to the sensitive nature of this action and that the case is a Court sealed file, I would suggest that he not waive his attorney-client privilege. My representation of him was appropriate, very time consuming, and the services that I provided were in his best interest. I am informed that he has a new attorney.I no longer

have access to the Court file because I am not attorney record, and therefore do not the name of his new counsel.

The matter in which I represented Mr. [redacted] was concluded by judgment before the attorney of record withdrew, and was after a Court hearing where the judge rendered a decision. There was no agreement made between the attorneys, who were very adversarial in this case. There was no conflict of interest between the attorneys. A Substitution of Attorney was signed by Mr. [redacted] that he would represent himself on the future matter; therefore, it was not necessary for me to appear at the motion that I filed to be relieved as his counsel when the matter was concluded.

I appeared at all scheduled court appearances on his behalf with him until the entry of judgement.

Final Consumer Response

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)

As Mr. [redacted] noted he has been an attorney for 30 years therefor he knows and should have used better judgment than contracting with the attorney of the other party involved. The other attorney, [redacted] at [redacted] Dr, will also have information confirming the involvement. Mr. [redacted] not admitting of his statements made to me that he and [redacted] were involved in personal business between them is appalling and speaks loudly on his integrity. I did not come up with that information on my own.

Mr. [redacted] simple statements of he being my attorney of record during that time was obvious and typical of simple responses without meaning. Regarding the attorney client privilege, there is nothing needed between my personal information and the simple fact that he was my retained attorney at the time he and [redacted] began business together. My case was not that "sensitive" as described and Mr. [redacted] only worked in the best interest of himself and [redacted] While in proceedings, Mr. [redacted] arrived to court late and disheveled as well as unorganized. I should have more cautious because his desk and office was in the same disarray as Mr. [redacted], just a simple mess.

I would be more than happy to provide documents prepared by Mr. [redacted]. The documents prepared by a 30 year attorney with over 4000 cases will show actually how little preparation was conducted. Based on his statements of how much background he has, one would expect a much more eloquent well prepared response and defense. I HAD to retain a new attorney which was expensive however a blessing. My new attorney completed a response declaration which included exhibits and a multi-page very well written response. The type of work which makes me feel as if he is working in MY best interest. The declarations submitted by Mr. [redacted] on my behalf were 3 paragraphs at best and did not include any substance needed for the court to consider. The only thing [redacted] was consistent on was filling out documents and filing them with the court. I have since had to learn on my own how to fill out the free forms on line and properly file them with the courts. I have learned it does not take a 30 year attorney to complete fill in the blank forms.

There may or not be any complaints filed against Mr. [redacted] however, after reviewing the internet I discovered other dissatisfied clients with similar statements as mine.

I stand strong in my request that Mr. [redacted]'s business relationship with [redacted] during his feeble attempted services with me be reviewed and demand a refund. In addition, I am submitting documentation to the BAR for review should Mr. [redacted] fail to respond appropriately.

The response submitted by Mr. [redacted] is without merit and the signed substitution of attorney was signed after repeated demands made by Mr. [redacted] so to allow him to continue his services with attorney [redacted] My issue here is only with Mr. [redacted] since he knew better than to begin services while his services were retained by me. I have the court file which was given to me after I paid in full to [redacted]. The file is available for review if needed which include [redacted]'s multiple attempts at demanding I sign his substitution of attorney form.

If a sense of frustration is felt in my response, you are correct. I needed a professional relationship not a lack of.

Mr [redacted] was retained as my attorney. During the court process [redacted] was hired by the attorney of the other party involved in direct conflict.

I retained [redacted] to represent me in a child custody matter. The attorney of the other party involved hired [redacted] on a personal matter which he accepted. Soon after accepting to represent the other attorney on her personal matter, [redacted] demanded I sign a substitution of attorney stating he was no longer going to represent me in my case. [redacted] did not show up for court for the motion of substitution of attorney.