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Richard R

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2022

02 Nov 2023, 13:09

A Disheartening Experience with LegalWise: Platinum Member's Review

I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction with the services I have received from your legal firm over the past year. As a member who has entrusted you with my legal matters, I have encountered numerous issues that have left me deeply frustrated and disappointed.

First and foremost, it is with regret that I must highlight that I have had more terminated cases under your representation and zero resolved ones. This is due to the excessive and unacceptable amount of time it takes for your firm to handle cases, leading me to eventually abandon them out of sheer frustration. As a client, I expected efficient and timely legal support, but I have been consistently let down in this regard.

One of the most glaring issues I have faced is the woeful state of communication from your firm. It is, by far, the worst I have ever experienced when dealing with any professional service. Instead of receiving proactive updates and information regarding the status of my legal matters, I am forced to take the initiative and reach out to your team to inquire about the progress. This lack of communication has added an unnecessary burden to an already stressful situation.

Currently, I am in the process of trying to resolve a matter in small claims court, and the lack of support and communication from LegalWise has been nothing short of exasperating. I recently contacted your firm, only to be informed that you can no longer represent me, and I need to seek another attorney. I want to clarify that my involvement with LegalWise during the time of the relationship in question was limited, and the items related to this matter predated my tenure at the firm. This sudden change in your ability to represent me is bewildering and, frankly, feels like abandonment on the part of LegalWise.

As a Platinum member, I expected a higher level of service and commitment from your firm, but I have yet to see any evidence of this. I can't help but wonder how other members are being treated if this is the level of service that I, as a Platinum member, have been subjected to. This is the last hope for me, and if this matter is not resolved, I will have lost the last faith I have in their ability to stand with their clients.

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Replies (5)
LegalWise
LegalWise's reply03 Nov 2023, 08:20
Official
Hi Richard R,
 
We refer to your complaint. We apologize for the experience you had with our service.
 
We are investigating, we will revert to you.
 
Nonhlanhla Kheswa
Consultant: Customer Care 
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Richard R's update08 Nov 2023, 15:18
Reviewer Update
Please note I have still note been contacted

This is the level of service you will recieve
LegalWise
LegalWise's reply10 Nov 2023, 08:04
Official
Hi Richard R,

We confirm that we have investigated your complaint and it was escalated to the Case Management Manager. We further confirm that the  Case Management Manager has been in contact with you and your matter is receiving attention.
 
Our offices remain committed to assisting you and we once again apologize for any remiss in our service. 

Nonhlanhla Kheswa
Customer Care Department 
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Richard R's update10 Nov 2023, 08:35
Reviewer Update
Thank you Nomawethu,

Sincerely dedicating time to listen and support me throughout this process. The standards upheld in this interaction should serve as a benchmark for the entire company.
LegalWise
LegalWise's reply10 Nov 2023, 09:04
Official
Hi Richard R, 

We appreciate you bringing your compliment to our attention.

We are pleased that you are happy with the service you received from Legalwise, especially from our  Case Management Manager. 

We remain committed in assisting you. 

Nonhlanhla Kheswa
Customer Care Department