Business ProfileforRuel Ruel Burns & Britt, LLC

****Evaluation of Attorney James R*** - A Dismal Experience**** Engaging James R*** proved financially and legally damaging. R*** violated his fiduciary and professional duties and permanently destroyed my finances. Caution is advised before engaging James R***. Details follow **Mediation Proceedings and Abandonment 4/15 Engaged Atty James R*** to review mediated Lump-Sum (LS) settlement. R*** was strongly against LS & favored paying alimony for 11 yrs,132 payments I directed R*** to pursue LS only 9/15 Parties approved mediated LS settlement pending closure of minor issues R*** falsely justified leaving mediation, pursuing costly lawyer-led negotiations. **R*** Competency Issues** R*** frequently failed fiduciary and competent representation duties increased divorce $$ from $15K to $350K Faulty $$ models from R*** team functioning as glorified data entry clerks R*** team's lack of accounting SME/certifications prevented counter offers from Outside Counsel OC to be competently evaluated PD financial health predicated on accurate financial models Model inaccuracy forced $125K, 401K withdrawal & $1000/Mo x 36 penalty Failed to investigate additional $200K of spousal assets **R*** Advocacy Shortcoming** Violated fiduciary duty by dismissing request to audit OC’s billing to client funded retainer for legal compliance & return of unspent $$ Allowed OC to renege on past approvals & cancel meetings/court appearances to cover OC's lack of readiness. Withheld info about legal remedies for addressing spouse's wasting of time and money Called R*** for options to avoid PD financial ruination. Response was, "live with it" PD lawyer got immediate approval to replace R*** recommended 11yr/132 payment alimony with LS settlement disproving R***'s statement to the contrary.