Rosalind A Dagradi

"Shes a great lawyer when your kids are younger to protect them."

"This lady is a crook. She wanted a retainer of $4,000 (ok not a problem) was hoping this was a "get what you pay for" monent, she said at the consultation that the retainer would be more than enough to get through the divorce hearing. Every phone conference/meeting we had, I would have to repeat everything that we had talked about previously, like she didn't take any notes. She postponed the initial hearing saying that we probably wouldn't have been seen by the judge but I really believe she was in cohorts with my ex-wifes attorney, they would draw stuff out so they could charge for more time. Mind you this should have been a very simple divorce hearing, no business's involved and not much property either. I made it very clear that I wanted more parenting time with my kids and that was my main goal. I hired her just before Covid hit, it has now been over a year with nothing resolved. 8 months into it and before the hearing for interm spousal support because my ex motioned for it, I had to add another $2,500 to the retainer to bring it up above $2,000 minimum. After the interm hearing for spousal support I now owe another $2000. She then tells me, we could file for interm parenting time but it would be expensive. Haha as if she hasn't charged enough already... So you can see that they (the attorneys) postpone the main dissolution hearing and draw it out so you are forced to file interm hearings to get stuff done, which ofcourse costs more $$$. She charged me $770 for 2 hours of "hearing prep" the hearing was less than 30min and in no way could you convince me she spent 2 hours preparing for that hearing. Mistakes were made in paperwork and caught by the judge (how embarrassing) her assistant couldn't figure out how to print off pictures that I emailed her. I had to help set up the video conference audio for the hearing in her office. Just complete unprofessional service that came at a very high premium. We finally have a hearing set for the divorce dissolution in Aug. I am firing Rosalind and feel I can get more accomplished on my own. I was recommended to hire Rosalind because she was a "bulldog" in the courthouse. From what I have heard, that was true in the past. This is not so anymore. It feels like she is just coasting through until retirement. Do yourself a favor and hire someone else... anybody else..."

"COMPLETE WASTE OF MY TIME. I made a flight in to have an appointment with her - she cancelled rescheduled, then had me wait because she was late. Absolutely no concern for time other than her own."

"Frankly, very disappointed. I met with her years ago, and came in again recently. Last appointment, I felt like my business mattered. She was on time, and seemed invested. This time was a very different experience. It has been long enough that I know she did not recall me. Her assistant made that clear. Her assistant also ‘forgot’ many details I gave by phone that were pertinent to our meeting. My appointment that I had waited weeks for (as expected- not a negative) was cancelled last minute, the evening prior. No offer to change the time was given. She was aware I was making specific changes to an out of town schedule to be there. The assistant claimed she had no idea, although I made sure to make this point several times as to express the importance of the meeting and the specific reason why I scheduled so far in advance (more than necessary for her scheduling). I arrived a few minutes early. I was told Ms. Dagradi was not yet here and I was to pay the fee and wait. I declined to pay as the appt had been scheduled and rescheduled and she was not currently present yet - that upon her being there, I would like to see her face and know we were definitely proceeding with the appt, not cancelling on me, again. Her assistant was short with me. And stated I could sit and wait but would not be seen until I paid. I have not even seen this woman, no I will not pay until I know she is at very least available. I have repeatedly felt that my business is not a priority. I would decline to recommend her due to her assistant, and her lack of interest, but mostly that she could not keep an appointment and even speak to me to clear up any question or issue. I would put one star but she was previously helpful, I can not say she would again be helpful. Will update if situation is rectified though I don’t foresee that."