Kerley & Talken PC - Springfield (IL)

Nell Southerland I received an $11,500 bad check from Chris Chauncey for services I provided for a community event. Several other businesses were not paid for their services. The winners of the marathon were not paid the advertised $5,000. Yet the States Attorney refuses to charge him with anything. The States attorney would rather see its local business suffer. They would rather let a man from 7 hrs away come in and cheat people out of approx $36,000 total. Dont be confused. Writing a bad check for this amount is supposed to be a felony, but not in this county. This States Attorney says its okay. Advertising money to winners and not paying is fraud, but not in this county. This States Attorney says its okay. This States Attorney decides what the laws are. Expecting justice here is a joke.

Brad B We were referred to Patrick by our realtor when buying a home. I was hesitant at first because I thought I could read and understand the real estate matters well enough myself, but Patrick identified points that I would have missed without him. It was my first time ever retaining an attorney for anything, and he made the process very easy. I dont know many people who enjoy having to hire an attorney and pay their fees, but this was one expense that I was glad for in the end.

Jenni B Pam is amazing!

Shelly Holden Very helpful staff!

David Statler Honesty

Amanda W Kind, helpful, very professional !

Eric O I am pleased with my attorney at Stogsdill When you net it out he saved me far more $$$ than the fees they charged to handle my case. Unfortunately this was not my first rodeo and Ive had some ringside seats with divorces of friends, in-laws and out-laws. My first atty from many years ago was good. My atty from Stogsdill seemed to be far smarter and a better "tactician" shall we say. I never felt he prolonged the case to get more billable hours. I have some cognitive issues. Brian was very patient with me, made sure that I understood what he was doing and why. He very patiently listened to what I felt I needed in the settlement and he clearly explained what I was entitled to by the law and what I could expect to finish with. I truly felt like I had a partner in the battle and yes, by definition divorce is a battle. In my experience the "amicable divorce" is a myth. In my case, Brian was a great war time consiliere. (go watch The Godfather) Another thing that sometimes gets overlooked is that Stogsdill has a great staff. They treat you respectfully. They are well coordinated and on top of your case. Just really nice folks to do business with. We finished up my case a month or so ago. However as these things often go my ex has not yet satisfied her taste for blood. Like Michael Corleone said in Godfather III; "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." So be prepared, forge a good relationship with your atty. Youre going to need him/her for the long haul. My atty certainly did his part in forging that partnership. Your mileage may vary.

Jeffrey Larson Helpful and CARE about my wife when she was at a great challenge in her mental illness. Thank you for the opportunity.