Doucet & Associates Co., L.P.A.

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700 Stonehenge Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
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• C PR

  09 August 2017

  In my initial consultation with Troy, he gave me good indications that my case was strong, simple and straightforward. Based on the information he provided and those I read on his website, I was under the impression that his firm has previously handled cases similar to mine. I felt confident that my case would not be a novel undertaking for the firm. Once I signed the fee agreement, I never once again met or spoke with Troy.
  At the start of my case, I found out that the attorney assigned to me had quit and I was told the new person handling my case would be “J” (name withheld), who I later found out was a law clerk (but billed as attorney, even though he was licensed in another state at that time), and his boss, Andew Gerling, who had to sign off on everything. Maybe that’s why my first two billing statements show an inordinate amount of time (about 24+ hours) spent on the (enumerated) complaint filed with the court, not to mention the repeated review or meeting with senior or supervising attorneys regarding my case.
  I communicated mostly with “J” throughout my case, who was nice and personable, and I spoke with Andrew twice, mostly about billing issues and my concern that I would not fully recover my loss because of the mounting legal expenses. First call, he was very reassuring. Second time, he went back on his assurances as I understood them and was pretty rude, in my opinion. In the end, the total legal bill was about 70% of the settlement award. After negotiating with the firm, they discounted their fees so I would get 40%. I think it is disingenuous to say that I got 100% of the award just because the settlement amount was split into two payments: one check was made out to me and the other was paid to Troy’s firm.
  I understand that law firms have to earn money. There are fees associated with all the services they provide. I do not begrudge them that and they did work on my case. However, I feel like they could have accomplished the work needed with less hours. And it really didn’t reassure me when I saw the opposing counsel had even questioned the reasonableness of their fees in their court filings. Maybe this was just a trial tactic from the other side, but it reinforced my concerns. Overall, it was a very stressful experience for me to worry constantly whether I would be worse off than when I started and I felt strongly enough to leave this review based on my actual experience, how I felt I was treated, and what I know to be true for my case.

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• Patti Boshears

  14 December 2016

  Good firm. I would definately reccommend them to others

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• Christine Marais

  11 October 2014

  The best defense against the bank had to be a good surprise attack. That is the conclusion I had reached in 2010, after countless hours spent at the Clintonville Chase branch, trying to clear what has since proved to be an artificial default, created by the bank the minute a missed one mortgage payment. It made no difference that I signed a repayment plan with Chase and complied with all of its terms and conditions: once a property has been earmarked for foreclosure, homeowners don't have a prayer. Banks will do everything, legally or not, to accomplish their goal of foreclosing. Negotiating with servicers in person or by phone is an exercise in futility: it yields only empty promises, stress and enormous headaches.
  
  For the previous three years, I must have spent thousands of hours educating myself by reading everything I could on foreclosure, securitization, standing, MERS, you name it. And the more I read and the more confused I was, until it became absolutely clear that I was on my own, fighting alone an impossible battle against Goliath; the game was rigged, regulators weren't intervening, government wasn't interested and Congress wouldn't take action. Fortunately, I found a book, excerpts of which confirmed that someone understood my plight and could help me. That someone was Troy Doucet, a godsend located in Columbus Oh, who had recently published "23 Defenses to Foreclosure", had also recently graduated from law school and was making it his mission to help homeowners in distress. I contacted him, we met, we discussed strategy, we agreed on a plan of action and we have followed it ever since.
  
  The rest is history. Literally. We lost in federal court, appealed, won our appeal, won a judgment and I am still in the house. I recovered all the attorney fees I invested in that lawsuit plus statutory damages and I am more than ever ready to obtain complete victory against the bank. Good attorneys do exist. Fighting for justice does not have to be a life-or-death proposition and homeowners determined to go all the way can find help.
  
  Don't wait to be in trouble to consult Troy. Do your homework. Get your documents in order. Decide what you want to accomplish. Define your strategy. Stay the course: you cannot lose. Do nothing and I promise you will lose. Do it alone and legal procedures will, in all likelihood, kill your case no matter how well thought out and long before you get to argue it pro se before a judge. "Life is either a daring adventure or it is nothing." (Helen Keller) Dare wisely. Dare with help. Troy is mine.
  

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• Travis Smith

  09 October 2014

  Our company has been working with Troy and his team for about 2 years now. We've dealt with lawyers in the past but none, I repeat NONE, have had the mix of law and business savvy that we needed when drafting our client contracts. When you're dealing with complicated, multi-year agreements as we do, a single mistake can cost you thousands and sometimes millions. We've been so impressed with the attention to detail personal touch he gives our matters that we wouldn't think of going anywhere else. The old adage holds true I suppose: You get what you pay for.
  
  And I can attest, you'll get the best with Troy.

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• Golda Smallwood

  08 October 2014

  Me and my husband have been clients of Doucet & Associates for several years and I can honestly say that this firm has been absolutely wonderful. We have full trust in them and the firm keeps us informed in all matters. I would highly recommend this Company for sound mind that they will do all they can for your situation. I only wished we would have found them sooner. I promise you won't be sorry for giving them the chance to take care of your matters.

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• Des Shin

  08 October 2014

  I found Mr. Doucet in an online search. He handled two foreclosures and a related matter for me. He and his staff are effective, smart, diligent, and respectful - and they always kept me in the loop on what was going on.
  I highly recommend Doucet & Associates.

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