Law Offices of David T. Garnes, LLC - Cherry Hill, NJ
Family Law Lawyers in Cherry Hill, NJ
3 Executive Campus 2370 Marlton Pike West Suite 255 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
- 1 Super Lawyers®
- 1 Attorney Rating
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26
Years
Experience
Cherry Hill Family Law Firm
Updated: 03/24/2023
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Hired Law firm 2023-2024I had the unfortunate experience of hiring Attorney David Garnes for my legal matters, and it was nothing short of a nightmare. His lack of professionalism, responsiveness, and accountability was appalling and caused significant harm to my case. Despite my continuous attempts to communicate and seek guidance on urgent issues, Mr. Garnes repeatedly failed to respond to my calls, emails, and texts. He consistently blamed me for delays, even though he had previously stated that certain documents were not needed to file motions. For instance, I had no access to the required tax documents, yet he assured me the motions could be submitted without them. When I followed up for status updates, he never responded, leaving my case in limbo. In court, Mr. Garnes was utterly unprepared. He allowed opposing counsel to dominate the proceedings without any meaningful defense on my part. My issues were never heard, and instead of taking responsibility, he continued to blame me for his failures. I had to do all the legwork, including writing detailed PowerPoint presentations and organizing case details, only to be ignored. Even more infuriating was his lack of engagement as my attorney. Despite knowing my funds were depleted and my physical health was deteriorating, he showed no concern for my situation. His neglect allowed my wife and her counsel to manipulate the system to their advantage. He failed to file critical motions and left me to face the consequences of his inaction. Compounding the issue, Mr. Garnes informed me that he was in the hospital on July 1, yet his office indicated that he was working and attending court. I have a divorce settlement scheduled for July 31, and my "attorney" hasn't spoken to me since March. He dodged all my meeting requests with pacifying text messages, providing no real assistance or support. To make matters worse, Mr. Garnes cherry-picked our email conversations to paint a misleading picture, ignoring crucial parts of our exchanges. He never mentioned his vacation plans when we last spoke, only to use them as an excuse for his lack of responsiveness later. His selective communication and refusal to take responsibility for his professional obligations were beyond frustrating. The email evidence clearly shows his neglect and failure to represent me adequately. Unfortunately, this entire ordeal has caused immense stress and financial loss, and I am now seeking new legal representation to clean up the mess he left behind. Moreover, he would show up to court and simply let me get railroaded. If you value your time, money, and peace of mind, avoid Attorney David Garnes at all costs. His incompetence and lack of professionalism are detrimental to any client's case. Do not hire this man.
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Hired Law firm 2022Was not a good experience late responding last minute calls and poor communication in Court with my issues and concerns. Don't waste your time or money!
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Hired Law firm 2022-2023Mr. Garnes is a great attorney, and was available when I had questions regarding the case he was working on for me. I would highly recommend him for anyone that needs an attorney for child custody.
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Hired Law firm 2023I was very pleased with David's legal services. He walked me through every step of the process and was extremely helpful at getting me a positive outcome with my case.
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Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Contact
3 Executive Campus
2370 Marlton Pike West Suite 255
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone Number: 856-324-4593
Fax Number: 856-282-1159
Pennsylvania Locations
Philadelphia, PA (6.5 miles)
One Liberty Place
1650 Market Street
36th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone Number: 267-838-9713
Fax Number: 856-282-1159
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