Their charging model is designed to absolutely recover literally EVERY SECOND of the time they might spent in your case. I came to them to formalise the financial agreement between my ex-husband and myself. My husband and I had already agreed to our asset split and the cost of preparing the agreement should have been minimal. My husbands lawyer prepared the agreement and their charge to him for all advice and services was $1,100. Pearsons charged me over $7000 for doing nothing! How this place works Step 1 - first phone consultation is free after that every breath they take they will change you without explanation as to where your money has gone and why you have to pay more! Step 2 - you have to add $2500 in their account otherwise they won’t do anything! I paid what they asked for And after 1 phone calls, 2 emails, 1 meeting of less than 10 minutes! All the $2500 is gone. ( there was no advice involved with these calls and emails I only explained to them about our agreement) Step 3 - I have received an email advising I needed to add another $3000 to their account otherwise they won’t do anything! No explanation or invoice. When I demanded an invoice, they sent an invoice that was very confusing (my ex husband is accountant he even struggled to understand their invoice) what we found out was they charge the same thing over over again and even charged to read the email when I complained about their charges . Also during the exchange of email I discovered other mistakes in their billing and asked them to correct, I was charged for their time to read emails highlighting their errors. Step 4 - I received another email to pay $3000 – at this point I said no more and they agreed that if I pay $750 that will be the final bill from them . I now think I am done with Pearson’s! Some weeks later I get an email / SMS demanding I pay another $450. I have refused to pay this amount as it was already agreed in writing the $750 above was the final amount due.

I was unaware when I selected this company they had a reputation for grossly overcharging. I'm disappointed to say they definitely live up to this reputation. The Glenroy Office underquoted me for their services, in their words "because you don't have a lot of money" to ensure I proceeded with their company, then I had to cease services when the bill succeeded $2000-$4000 of their original quote. When questioned, I was told "it was just an estimate". Lawyer Joe Schepsis spoke negatively of my previous legal worker which I felt was unprofessional, but they were kind enough to allow a payment plan when I couldn't afford their last exorbitant bill, not without three messages and two emails in four days requesting payment when there was a misunderstanding I was trying to clarify. They spare no expense when chasing money, however are happy to charge over $50 to send an email or $150 for a phone call to tell you there are no updates in your case. Do not recommend.

My lawyer was disgraceful, I didn’t lose for any other reason than my lawyer simply couldn’t do her job. My Lawyer was like a deer in headlights. She had the documentation in her hand, and when was asked about, it said nothing. Literally a five-year-old could’ve done a better job because they at least would’ve said no no no no. My lawyer said nothing and then when I tried to complain about it, they totally disregarded what I had to say. Even the other persons lawyer turned around to me at the end of it all and said I didn’t think that I should’ve had the outcome that I did. I was told I was getting one Lawyer and then got a completely different one and then when I complained about it, I was told that I knew how am I supposed to object to having a change in lawyers five minutes before the place close in my court, is it 9 o’clock on Monday morning? The whole thing was dealt with poorly and this is why people just don’t like Lawyer ‘s

Where do I start I never thought in my life that I will get a divorce I thought I will grow old with the man I married. I went online looking for lawyers who can represent me and understand what I was going through I was scared but I knew it was the right thing for me. I found Pearson lawyers in Glenroy I have checked other law firm around but Pearson stood out for me I read their testimonials and I was very impressed. I called to make a appointment for consultation and was fortunate to meet Helen. My first impression was of Helen kind, warm and also have great sense of humour. All the staff are just amazing and they went above and beyond with their service. I would highly recommend Pearson lawyers to family and friends. I can say that I’m very happy with my outcome and move on with my life, all thanks to Helen and their team of solicitor and staff.

I was referred to Pearsons specifically Ms Leanne Abela by a girlfriend who had used Leanne for her divorce with a very successful outcome. I had been to two other large city family lawyers however, I did not feel satisfied or at ease with the information they provided. Once having met Leanne who is such a good listener as well as a great talker, I felt totally happy and so relieved with the information she provided. Leanne along with her fantastic staff worked tirelessly with my divorce case for over three years. She was professional, patient, empathetic, dedicated to my case, provided strength along the whole court system to achieve an outcome that was so pleasing. Leanne - I thank you sincerely for the friendship, caring, professional way you helped me during one of the most difficult times in my life. MGB

If I could give 0 stars I would. Spent months with these guys only to come out of it $7000 poorer and nothing to show for it. I was constantly having to chase them for updates or to find out what was happening. If I didn't follow up I wouldn't hear from them. Months were spent "building a case" but it was constantly dragged out with no court date ever being set. In the end my emails and phone calls were ignored, I tried sending my lawyer multiple emails and never got a response. Even called the office only to be told by the receptionist that my lawyer was always unavailable and they would get them to call me back, guess what? Never got a call back. I just gave up in the end. Took my money and did absolutely nothing for me. My first interaction with a family lawyer and it left a very bad taste in my mouth.

Leanne, Anne and Deborah have been remarkable! These professional women are transparent, honest, hardworking and most importantly they remain child focused at all times without a doubt. They have gone well above and beyond expectations and they are respectful, understanding and empathetic. They were recommended to me by a highly regarded criminal Lawyer as being extremely well respected Lawyers within the Family Court system - this is accurate on every level as they have conducted themselves with professionalism. Anne, Deborah and Leanne are extremely knowledgable, most certainly ethical and absolutely fearless! I have experienced first hand that practising Family Law is not simply just a job for Anne, Deborah and Leanne, but rather a passion for enhancing family peace and security.

Joe Schepis and his team at Pearsons Lawyers represented me in my separation, settlement and divorce in 2019. They were extremely professional whilst being sensitive to my situation through their honesty, transparency and vast experience in family law matters. With two young boys in the mix, it was important to me that the legal matters were handled discretely and as swiftly as possible so we could get on with our new lives. This is exactly what I received. The flow of information and valuable advice was key to the successful settlement of the property and parenting matters. I highly recommend to have the team at Pearsons Lawyers in your corner.

From the first appointment with Leanne to the last Court date, Pearsons Lawyers has been an incredible support for me all the way. Leanne is an ethical, no nonsense, professional who (in partnership) leads a team of similar minded lawyers. Andrew MacDonald who was responsible for handling my 18 month divorce, I will forever have the utmost respect for; with his integrity, thoughtfulness and being the best damn letter writer on this earth. It has been an extremely difficult time, but in the end it was worth it with the result we achieved....basically exactly what Leanne estimated in the very first, half hour, free appointment.

We transferred firms to Pearsons Lawyers part way through our family law case. We previously dealt with both Sara and Amanda at a another firm and decided to make the transition in order to continue dealing with them. Our transition to Pearsons was handled in a professional manner that made the transition smooth and simple. Throughout our tough and unusual proceedings both Amanda and Sara were supportive, proactive, professional and helpful. We always felt as though our case really mattered and that they and the team at Pearsons were in it for the long haul and wanted to help us achieve our goal.

Joe your a gun, i cant thank you enough for your assistance. Considering the last min notice you and your team came through for me, i can only imagine what you could of accomplished on a much larger time frame. Straight to the point no bs i only wish I knew about you sooner. Family law specialist see Joe at Pearsons you wont be disappointed. I look forward to working with you in the future and once again i can't express my gratitude enough , better to have him on side than against thats for sure. thank you, thank you! I'll definitely be recommending your firm and your services.

Would HIGHLY recommend Pearsons Lawyers. Not only did Leanne and Breana act professionally throughout our dealings but they treated me as a person not a number. Going through a Divorce is such an emotional time but they made me feel at ease and helped me tremendously emotionally throughout the whole process achieving a great result! From Anna at the front desk, to Christine in accounts and Lisa in Conveyancing back to Leanne and her team, it has been an absolute pleasure having them represent me. Thank you for everything!

From the first consultation with Leanne, I was in good hands. She is a tough individual and she made it clear the process would be hard. It was. No one in the team promoted inflated expectations, just provided solid work, towards the finalising of my property settlement. The legal process is hard, and slow, no matter who represents you, and I was grateful for the calm advice and support of Louis Horsley and the team. Thoroughly recommend Pearsons, Glenroy team.

Pearsons Lawyers acted for me over a 5 year period for property and child access matters. They are very experienced and highly knowledgeable of the Family Court legal system and well respected by the Court. Most particularly, they were pragmatic in advising me how to achieve the best outcome for my child within the existing system. I would recommend them without hesitation.

Venus Pham I uldlike to express my most sincere thanks for the most professional representation. You have stuck by me through thos months in dealing with this very stressful case. I admire your composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation, and I know that you will be on my side until the very end. And thanks Leanne for her unforgettable support.❤️

My Father recommended Pearsons Lawyers to me years ago Then recently another trusted referral. From Solicitors Leanne, Brenda, Vertiy, Karen at Reception. The team are fantastic. Understanding. Sincerely interested in protecting your welfare and have your best interests at heart. I feel safe with Pearsons Lawyers looking after me. Thankyou Pearsons Lawyers.

My experience with Pearsons Lawyers was second to none! Professional, trustworthy and with the client always their priority! Joe and his team made a difficult time that much easier by providing clear options and delivering a fantastic result! Thanks for the advice and support throughout the entirety of the process!

A company which boosts its star rating by writing its own reviews. Two years ago, this company was 3.1 stars, hardly.... Now its a 4.5 and many reviews are of their own and many others are single reviews by people who don't review anything else but were compelled by the brilliant services of Pearson. How wonderful!

Cannot recommend Helen Le at pearsons lawyers enough! From the start til very end Helen was extremely helpful and put up with my constant calls annoying her with all the silly questions and worrying. Helen always listened to me and actually

Benita Crocker was recommended by a friend who worked previously as a family lawyer. She has been assisting me with the financial and parental aspects of my Divorce after I was not progressing with my previous lawyer. From the beginning she

I met with Jacqui Spry. She was the most down to earth and up front person I’ve ever come across. She never gave up on me. Jacqui always let me know what was happening and what could happen along the way. She kept the fees down as much as

I dealt with a difficult case where goal posts changed and an inconsistent and nasty approach from the other side dragged proceedings on for a long time. Kenny with great support from Joe lead me through the details and assured me of the

Pearsons lawyers are very experienced and professional. They helped me a lot in my case. Hellen and her team gave me very good advise at every step and helped me in achieving best outcome for my child and me in my situation. My case went

I used Helen as my lawyer for both my property and children matters. From the first meeting with Helen I knew I had met the right person to represent me. At that first meeting she told me my most likely outcome and she was spot on. Along

When I first separated I was completely overwhelmed and confused. The staff at Pearsons were reassuring and calm, and made me feel supported and comfortable as we worked together to manage the settlement. Their professional knowledge and

My family law matter was complicated. Everyone I dealt with at Pearson’s Legal worked with the utmost professionalism and carried out their part with the attention to detail that my case needed. They clearly have many years of experience

Avoid. You're given the 'Grand tour' for the first 'Free' discussion with one of their heavy hitters and told a solicitor will be 'Helping' them with your case. This equates to the solicitor doing everything. I was advised by the

Thank you to Leanne and Louis and the team at Pearsons (Glenroy). The Pearsons team secured a great result for me and I am very grateful for their assistance and professionalism throughout our engagement. Thanks again

I found Pearson’s Lawyers online and they acted on my behalf in a divorce settlement. While no one ever wins in a divorce I was very happy with their professionalism.

Leanne Abela and the team at Pearson’s lawyers came very highly recommended and my experience has been extremely positive.