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Average Rating
2.8
Total Reviews
16
PI Reviews
12
Text Reviews
16
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Review Snapshot
3.6
28 public reviews and 16 written reviews.
Recent Activity
Most recent written review from Gen Conver: Jan 21, 2026 (194 days ago)
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I called asking for any legal assistance regarding an urgent post judgement enforcement filed pro se and Scott Bird was an absolutely amazing human being and helped me go over all my paperwork and spent OVER AN HOUR advising me, and when I asked him at the end how much I should pay because it seemed like I got a full consultation, he actually told me I didn't owe anything. Truly, his help was an absolute godsend and he deserves a massive raise. Im putting this on google and yelp because everybody should know about this firm. Scott Bird = one amazing human. Thank you
Rick Knellinger and his colleagues were nothing short of brilliant in their work for me. I was never given any false promises from day one and their communications were of accuracy throughout my case. I was very satisfied and pleased with this firm and will certainly use them again should I ever have a need. Thank you Rick and team.
Crooked Law Firm. My husband paid $400.00 cash for my Mother-in-laws consultation services, and told them we will not need any other services anymore. The next month they drafted my Mother-in-law another $100.00 because she didn't tell the law firm that she doesn't need their services anymore.
Mind you my Mother-in-law has early onset of Dimentia. So wrong of this law firm!
They're lucky I can't give them zero stars.
This law firm is wonderful! Rick and Aaron work so hard for their clients. I’ve never met attorneys who care so much about what they do. I highly recommend!
I would not recommend using this law firm. They don't seem to care about each case or have to many to help. They will charge you for every email and call took them 3 months to send a simply demand letter out even though we were told it was sent weeks before it actually was. Stay clear of them unless you want to loss more money.
Do not use this firm unless you want to spend three to four thousand dollars a month being charged for absolutely nothing . They will charge you 50 ,60 ,75 dollars for every email you send and even when nothing is going on in your case you will get a bill for several thousand dollars no matter what . I do not recommend this firm . They will pencil whip bills to make sure everyone in their firm makes a paycheck off of you . And they will never get anything done . You are not sorry about anything . I talked to you after this review and you did nothing about it . So save your fake responses for the audience they do not mean anything . If you put another fake response on here I will post the bill to show everyone how you charge them and the emails where you did nothing about it . Stay away from this firm !!!!!!!
Owner response
Jeremy,<br><br>We are genuinely sorry to hear that you feel this way about your experience with our firm.<br><br>Our primary goal is to provide our clients with dedicated and effective legal representation. We strive to ensure that our clients feel valued and understand the costs associated with their cases. Your feedback is important to us, and we would like to understand more about your experience so we can address any concerns and improve our services.<br><br>Please feel free to contact us directly, so we can discuss this further. We hope to have the opportunity to resolve any misunderstandings and demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction.<br><br>The Knellinger & Associates Team
I see most of the negative reviews talk about how they just want your money and I can assure anyone that those reviews are absolutely correct. I Called them about a case regarding my dead father's estate. I explained that I have a son undergoing chemotherapy and couldn't afford much money. I spoke to and met with Mr. Knellinger himself with my son present. He said and I quote "I don't want to take a dime from you if I can't do nothing for you". After meeting him in his office I knew that there was no chance he would get me anything back from my father's estate. So I emailed saying I wanted my money back and to close my case. I received the check and a itemized bill for every phone call including the initial call before I was technically a client. The bill also included the meeting, reviewing paperwork that I gave them so they wouldn't have to get it themselves, and any other conversations by any means we had. How can you charge someone for an initial phone call before you even know they will be a client! If I would have never called back I would have never been charged for anything. The bad reviews are real and this is definitely not the Law office you want representing you.
“Rick Knellinger is personable, professional, and most importantly, patient – all essential qualities in a trust attorney. Rick gets my highest reccomendation.”
Linda Blondheim
Gainesville, FL
Wants $500 to decide if they want to take you on as a client. Unbelievable. Now I understand the negative reviews. No help, just pay first and we will get back to you if we decide.
Will not return my calls. I paid them a retainer on behalf of another person. Wanted to speak with the attorney on the case and they would not return my calls even after telling the receptionist it was important that I speak with them.
If they cannot discuss the case with me, fine (even though I know I was authorized at one point to receive information). Not returning phone calls is unacceptable.
Either "unavailable" or "in a meeting".
Very unhappy with this firm.
I called asking for any legal assistance regarding an urgent post judgement enforcement filed pro se and Scott Bird was an absolutely amazing human being and helped me go over all my paperwork and spent OVER AN HOUR advising me, and when I asked him at the end how much I should pay because it seemed like I got a full consultation, he actually told me I didn't owe anything. Truly, his help was an absolute godsend and he deserves a massive raise. Im putting this on google and yelp because everybody should know about this firm. Scott Bird = one amazing human. Thank you
Rick Knellinger and his colleagues were nothing short of brilliant in their work for me. I was never given any false promises from day one and their communications were of accuracy throughout my case. I was very satisfied and pleased with this firm and will certainly use them again should I ever have a need. Thank you Rick and team.
Crooked Law Firm. My husband paid $400.00 cash for my Mother-in-laws consultation services, and told them we will not need any other services anymore. The next month they drafted my Mother-in-law another $100.00 because she didn't tell the law firm that she doesn't need their services anymore.
Mind you my Mother-in-law has early onset of Dimentia. So wrong of this law firm!
They're lucky I can't give them zero stars.