David Simmons - Lincolnton, NC

Pendleton Law Firm was used to close on a house. The house was part of an estate. Instead of clarifying things through the lawyer being used for the estate, he proceeded to do things they way he thought they should be done and was incorrect on 2 things. 1. Money had to be given to the estate to pay remaining bills before any of the heirs should receive their checks. I had to go up to the estate lawyers office to be sure it was done correctly. Once fixed, checks were ready the next day. 2nd incorrect thing was the way he divided the checks. I went up and tried to explain to David of where the issue was and how I did not see it was adding up correctly. He had given 2 heirs too much and 1 heir nothing. I asked him to work through the numbers with me so I could fully explain how it didn't seem right. I also asked him to call the estate lawyer for clarification. He would not work through the numbers or call the lawyer or realtor for clarification. He asked me to leave his office. As I left, the realtor was in the waiting room. She also agreed with me it was done wrong. Instead I had to go again to the estate lawyers office without an appointment, which she was already mad about. David still will not allow me back to pick up checks or sign paperwork even though the estate lawyer also showed that he was wrong. Now he wants me to contact the heir that has already cashed their checks to tell them they have to return some of it. He is also sending the paperwork to the estate lawyer, which is not getting paid for this - David did, to finish things out. I would not recommend this law office!!