Brooklyn Bar Association — Local services in New York

Don’t bother using the Brooklyn Bar Association’s online lawyer referral service. I’ve given it three separate chances over the past three years, and not once has it been helpful.

Most recently—just two weeks ago—I was matched with a lawyer based on the description of my case. I reached out via both phone and email. I received an out-of-office reply that included an alternate contact, which I also emailed. I followed up again the next day. No acknowledgment. No response. Nothing.

Unfortunately, this has been my consistent experience with the service: you’re provided with names and emails, but no one responds.

You’re far better off: Avoiding their website altogether. Asking for referrals from people you trust. Simply Googling lawyers yourself.

Disappointing...

The lawyer referral service attorney assisted me in getting right to the heart of the matter and proposed a straightforward and cost-free way to resolve it after months of fruitless attempts to find the best process to address my issue and speaking with numerous people, each of whom had a different opinion on the solution. My house is now again a peaceful place to live because it worked so well. I thank him from the bottom of my heart for this gift, which has made me feel humble and full of...

I have to agree with Mr. Louison. Being greeted as coldly as I was when calling already gave me bad vibes. The receptionist sounded like she couldn't be bothered and her time could be better spent waiting for her nails to dry. Too bad I'll never find out if they're any good. When I asked for her name, she said it was Agent 3. Well agent 3, I hope for your employers' sake, that...