Hollis E. Mandell Esq. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attorney at The Law Office of Hollis E. Mandell, P.A.
Family Law Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
116 SE 6th Court Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Fort Lauderdale Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
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Customer Reviews for Hollis E. Mandell Esq.
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Hired Attorney 2022-2023I’m in the middle of a divorce involving a spouse grappling with substance abuse, and, initially unaware of reviews, found Hollis on Google in October 2022. Entrusting my case to her based on her claim of advocating for women as a single mother, she assured me a $1500 payment, with the rest to be requested from my husband. As a concerned parent of a 5-year-old on the autism spectrum, I valued her alleged empathy. However, as time passed, disconcerting patterns emerged. Hollis frequently displayed unprofessional conduct with paralegals, remained unresponsive to queries, and consistently shuffled personnel, necessitating repetitive case explanations. Communication lapses included unanswered emails, missed hearings, and failure to notify me of court proceedings, adversely affecting my case and resulting in a shared 50/50 co-parenting arrangement with the father, who is both neglectful and addicted. Now, after a year-long legal battle, Hollis has abruptly abandoned my case in the middle of the process, leaving me with an exorbitant bill that has only exacerbated my difficulties. For those facing family-related legal matters, particularly those involving children, finances, property, or domestic violence, I strongly discourage seeking Hollis's legal services. A review of her track record and client reviews and feedback , coupled with a firsthand observation of her office dynamics, will reveal her questionable behavior. Furthermore, interactions with Hollis and her new paralegal Donna, the one is really rude after all, prove unhelpful, unprofessional and indifferent to your concerns, specially your kids well-being.
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