1 /5 Jess Jess: I am compelled to share my deeply disappointing experience with Bradley Thonney and his law firm. I enlisted his services as my family lawyer, specifically to fight for custody, and sadly, it was a decision I regret deeply.
From the outset, there were clear signs of unprofessionalism and a lack of knowledge of the law within his firm. During our initial consultation, Bradley Thonney boasted about his experience and skills, making promises he ultimately failed to fulfill. This led to immense pain and financial strain for me, as I lost custody of my children to my ex-husband.
Communication was a significant issue. I requested a Zoom meeting before a crucial hearing on February 17th to discuss my case, but was met with a dismissive response from his assistant, citing the lawyers busyness. This lack of preparation and communication continued into the hearing, where Mr. Thonney appeared unprepared and failed to present crucial elements of my case to the judge.
His assistants incompetence added to the frustration. She was consistently inefficient, making numerous spelling errors and mistakes on important documents. Simple tasks, like arranging my childrens pick-ups, took an unreasonable amount of time due to her errors, resulting in unnecessary costs for me.
Mr. Thonneys lack of expertise in family law became apparent during the proceedings. He failed to argue subject matter jurisdiction and neglected to properly present the parenting plan we had agreed upon. When questioned by the judge about the plan, he was unable to provide a satisfactory answer. It was evident that he was reactive rather than proactive, merely responding to motions from the opposing counsel.
The billing practices of Bradley Thonney Law Office were exorbitant and unreasonable. I was charged almost $11,000 for what I believe was not reflective of the actual work done on my case. After enduring inadequate representation and mounting costs, I was forced to seek new legal counsel, ultimately spending over $40,000 in total to regain custody of my children.
In conclusion, my experience with Bradley Thonney and his firm was profoundly disappointing. I would strongly advise against seeking their services for any legal matters, especially those as sensitive as family law and custody issues.