Why Pay A Lawyer? Aka Richard S. Berry Disbarred Lawyer, Prior Convictions, Contempt, Prohibited from providing legal services Tempe Arizona

I regret the problems the Scott's had with Why Pay a Lawyer.  I was going to use the firm again and saw the ripoff notice and was concerned.

To those thinking about using Why Pay a Lawyer; my experience was, though I often had a hard time getting hold of Richard or some information regarding my case, they did do a good job for me regarding a bankruptcy.  Paper work seemed to be filed on time, I was successful in getting the bankruptcy approved, and I was instructed what to do and when.

I used this service in 2009.  I can't say whether "Why Pay a Lawyer" is still as good as they were then and I know nothing about Richard being a disbarred attorney.  I do believe attorney's want services like this one closed, because it cuts into their business.

I personally couldn't afford an attorney, it wasn't that I just wanted to save money.  

I have often used paralegal services because of lack of money.  Having worked for a divorce lawyer, I know that paralegals are very knowledgeable (depending on their education) and one can expect positive results.  But if one can afford an attorney, I would most likely recommend it.   (Although I have experienced attorney's in my life time I wouldn't recommend.)  

I know of no attorney that doesn't charge a lot of money.  For those who haven't used a lawyer, they charge a retainer, which is usually $2,500 or more and the attorney goes through that money real quick.  Just a question or phone call to a retained attorney or their paralegals can cost you $50.00 and often much more than that.  

It's best to get a consultation to determine their qualification or even to get an idea of what you really want to do given the situation.

It boils down to you have to decide which is best for you and what you can afford.  I just felt compelled to write a review of my experience in hopes it will help.

JEANNE BERRY is the wife of Richard Berry.She is a former Las Vegas prostitute and stripper.

Like Richard Berry, she has crimininal convictions.

She has be treated for sexually transmitted diseases.

Her children are illegitimate  because Richard Berry is a homosexual and impotent and a pedophile.

I used this guy in 1994 to help me form a Nevada Corp. They did a good job, but there was a typo, which he fixed free of charge. I later discovered that the typo was my fault, not his nor his staff!!

I myself have been a long time consumer advocate and always put the interest of my client first. I hold a license to do what I do as a PA, and I can tell you that many people in general seem to want more out of you then you agree to deliver.

This guy gave me what I paid for, and he delivered more then he should have. My advice, ...do your homework, take notes and follow through on what you are suppose to do. A "none lawyer" can only do so much and the rest is up to you 

Here, it seems, we have another unsatisified customer who paid for a paralegal service and expected F. Lee Bailey type representation.

Wrong!!!! When you hire a paralegal service, you are hiring what amounts to a legal secretary. A paralegal takes your information and prepares the documents to meet court rules.

A paralegal DOES NOT give legal advice, nor does a paralegal represent you in court or usually file paperwork for you. Paralegals dont get paid for that service; that is why you paid $575.00 instead of $1,800.00.

My guess is that YOU dropped the ball and did not follow through with YOUR case. Here's my basis for that: The BK court sent YOU all the notices, paperwork, etc., for YOUR case, not to Why Pay a Lawyer.

Based on your financial irresponsibility that put you in BK in the first place, I am guessing you did with that paperwork what you did with your bills when they showed up: Discarded them.

Had you followed through with what you were supposed to follow through with, your BK would never have been dismissed. After the 341 hearing, it is a waiting game until the statutory time passes, then your case is discharged.

So, what else did YOU do to screw up YOUR case?

I know Richard Berry and what you are saying he said, I have never known him to say, to any customer. He just could'nt do it as a paralegal.

Anyway, as I have found in my paralegal business: Most people will pay for the service they receive, but others, like you, want to pay for a Moped and get a Cadillac Escalade out of the deal.

The real world just doesn't play like that, but hey, YOU are the one in BK.

Just remember this: Sometimes, just sometimes, YOU have to take responsibility for YOUR actions and not place the blame for YOUR FAILURES on everyone else.

Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone wants to complain about what goes on in the world but don't want to serve it. Trust me when I say you can find thousands of complaints against lawyers and the only differnce is you will spend more money. So it would seem to me if I'm going to risk losing money persuing a legal issue I'd rather spend less than spend more and get screwed. Just ask the clients of Bernie Madoff!! Just because there Lawyers doesn't mean you'll receive the level of service you deserve. Most consumers have an unrealistic expectation when paying money for a services provided. The company Why Pay a Lawyer is a SELF HELP business, that means for a reduced price they will guide you through the process of filing certain documents. How people can be confused they are not dealing with a lawyer is concering when you read the name of the business.
Here's another thought; If a lawyer is required to file a Bankrupcy why do they have step by step procedure on how to file a Ch7 or 13 on the bankrupcy court website? This is not rocket science this is about money do you actually think a lawyer is completing your BK package? It's his paralegal, secratary or some other individual and they don;t provide you with any legal advice either. The 341 hearing for the most part is all you need to be aware of. Finally, the problem most clients face when filing for BK is dealing with those arogant trustee laywers who think everyone must be reprsented by a lawyer at your 341 hearing. If you believe that you were dropped at birth, you fell out of a stupid tree and hit every branch on the way to the ground! Let me tell you.. Those Trustee lawyers are only trying to protect there money and they have a personal issue with Why pay a lawyer. that's the only reason they pressure and disrespect every client Why pay a lawer sends there. When in reality the only issue is are the BK documents in order? if so your BK movesd forward, if not the trustee must file what I call corrective action/ response and you the client must file an addendum to that response. But those Jacklys would have you think otherwise. After all that is there livelyhood the natural thing to do is protect it. I have no interest in either side but I've witnesses how people are treated at those BK hearings. It's not right!!!!!!!!!!!!!