Camille Borg Law PLLC — Local services in McKinney

UPDATE: After posting this review Camille personally reached out to discuss the matter and apologize for any negative experiences I had while a client of her firm. She also issued a small partial-refund to help make amends for it. While this doesn't erase the negative parts of my experience, it was meaningful for her to reach out and take steps to help make some amends. Several months ago I was a client of Camille Borg Law for a legal matter. My experience overall was a very frustrating and disappointing one.

When I came to Camille, it was because of an EXISTING suit raised by ANOTHER PARTY towards myself. After I had already met with Camille and her staff and their representation of my case was well underway, I learned several weeks after the fact via a charge to my account that her office had filed A NEW SUIT on my behalf towards the other party. This was completely baffling since the very reason I had come to her firm was to get representation on an EXISTING CASE directed towards myself. She did apologize for the "clerical miscommunication error" and reimbursed for the filing expense, but the fact that it happened was very unprofessional and disconcerting, and I still don't understand how a mistake that blatant was processed.

Multiple times when reviewing my monthly account charge statements, I found several errors and had to contact her office for correction. This subsequently prompted me to have to spend significant amounts of my own time carefully reviewing the charges her office sent me monthly, to identify any incorrect or inaccurate charges. When paying so much money for her legal services, it was extremely frustrating to have to be double checking her office's work constantly. (She did at one point credit me with 1-hours worth of her office time to my account to compensate me for the time I was spending after I sent a complaint).

During the several months my case was in process, I obviously had multiple conversations with Camille about it, many by phone. On several on the calls, when we would begin talking about my case, I felt as if Camille did not remember what we had last talked about, and wasn't aware of what the current status of my case was. I would routinely have to remind her about our last conversation and what had happened since our last call. This was NOT just a single isolated occurrence, but rather a persistent theme. This was one of the most unnerving parts of my experience, as it made me feel as if my case was not a priority, and that I was really on my own and having to work to pull her office into getting my case moving along. After I initially contacted her office and began as a client, I didn't hear from her for MULTIPLE weeks and had to reach out myself.

Most of the case I felt as if I had to advocate for myself, because Camille would not remember what I wanted or needed. Many times I would bring my concerns and points of interest to Camille in the case, and she would go to the opposing counsel and come back, and I would have to remind her of what I was wanting to see in the outcome because she had not mentioned it with them. This cycle would repeat itself several times.

Towards the end of the case I simply felt outlawyered by the opposing party. There were times where I felt like I was literally having to counsel Camille into what approach we could take in negotiating a settlement in the case, because there was no proactive initiative on her own. I did not feel fought for, but rather like I was having to force the office to do what I was already paying them good money for.

During a stressful time in my life, having this office represent me served to increase my stress all the more. Between the persistent administrative errors, the significant times of communication silence from her office, and lack of initiative, I felt like a second priority to her office especially seeing now that other people seemed to have been getting taken care of.

The case eventually came to a conclusion, but off of my experience I would not recommend using this law firm for legal...

When one finds themselves entangled in legal complexities, the assurance of a capable and prepared legal team becomes paramount. However, my recent encounter with this law firm during a trial proved to be a disheartening experience that left me questioning their level of professionalism and dedication.

As the trial date loomed closer, the cracks in the foundation of the law firm's preparation process became painfully evident. It was a mere night before the trial was set to commence when I was abruptly contacted to participate in last-minute preparation. This immediate scramble for preparation was accompanied by a distinct lack of communication and minimal contact from the law firm in the days leading up to the trial. Such a lack of correspondence left me with a feeling of unease and uncertainty, as I was left largely uninformed about the strategy and direction of the case.

The pivotal moment arrived as the trial began, and the defending lawyer's demeanor and performance in the courtroom left much to be desired. The overwhelming sense of being unprepared radiated from their demeanor, causing an undercurrent of unease among everyone involved. The lawyer seemed visibly overwhelmed by the proceedings, struggling to keep up with objections, cross-examinations, and the overall rhythm of the trial. This palpable lack of preparedness not only reflected poorly on the lawyer but also cast a shadow on the entire law firm's reputation.

In legal matters as critical as a trial, meticulous preparation, clear communication, and a profound understanding of the case are imperative. Regrettably, this law firm fell short on all accounts. The absence of consistent communication and the last-minute attempt to cobble together a defense strategy showcased a lack of dedication to the client's well-being and a disregard for the gravity of the situation. The trial itself felt like a missed opportunity, leaving me questioning the competence of the legal team and the authenticity of their commitment to my case.

In conclusion, my experience with this unprepared law firm during the trial was nothing short of disappointing. The lack of preparation, inadequate communication, and the lawyer's visibly overwhelmed performance all contributed to a deeply unsatisfactory encounter. When seeking legal representation, it is essential to find a firm that is not only experienced but also committed to providing an impeccable level of service. Unfortunately, this law firm fell short, leaving a lasting impression of unprofessionalism...

I have been working with Camille since December of 2023, and while my soon to be ex-husband has been extremely frustrating, and it is August of 2024 and we are just now about to sit down for mediation, Camille has been the absolute best part of this whole experience.

I have never worked with a lawyer before outside of consulting with my company's internal counsel to approve wording for internal documents so I didn't know much about what to expect. I knew lawyers were supposed to be an educated advocate for their clients, and Camille is absolutely that. I also knew that lawyers were called "representation" and working with Camille I finally understand why.

I truly feel REPRESENTED by Camille. She takes the time to answer my questions, and when we sent over proposed temporary orders I feel like I not only understood the entire document, I feel like that document truly represented what I wanted for our boundaries and requirements. Any time their is an email exchange with the opposing counsel (OC) that she needs me to weigh in on I am always amazed by how her response so perfectly captures and articulates my position or requirement or whatever.

We also recently had our pre-game meeting to prepare for mediation and to try and be prepared I googled "things to include in a divorce decree" or something similar and came across a few articles/reddit threads/quora threads that has "things I wish I had included in my divorce" and I read through a handful and 99.9% were things that Camille had already taken into account. I waked away with a lot of gratitude for Camille and her team, and very little in the way of things I wanted to add.

I will update this after the divorce is final if there is anything worth saying above what I've said here, but one piece of advice I will add is to any future divorce clients: Take an active role in what's happening. When you get back discovery documents, go through them yourself with a fine tooth comb. When you get a document draft from Camille or her team read through it and ask about anything you don't completely understand. Camille will absolutely meet that energy and set you up for success in the best way. I know its scary and a divorce is all the things we all hate to engage with: paperwork, financial documents, legal language, and confrontation, but you CAN do this and Camille will absolutely be there with you every...