Client
Avoid James Alderson at All Costs! My experience with James Alderson as my attorney was an absolute nightmare. As a 24-year-old single mother needing legal help to navigate a custody situation, I trusted him, only to be completely taken advantage of. Not only did he lack any real communication, but he also belittled me and made incredibly hurtful and unprofessional remarks. He even went so far as to call me "ignorant" and tried to instill fear by saying I shouldn't have custody of my daughter and that she should be taken away--all because I slapped my ex-husband in the face after he made horrible remarks about me and my daughter. The disrespect and lack of empathy were shocking. I initially hired James to help clarify custody details with my ex-husband, specifically regarding dates, holidays, and weekly schedules. But from the start, he twisted my trust. When I later informed his office that my ex-husband had filed a restraining order against me, I wasn't seeking help for this--I only wanted him to be aware since he was my attorney. Despite this, James later claimed he "helped" the restraining order get dismissed (even though it had no grounds and wasn't my reason for hiring him). When I reminded him that I'd only hired him for custody matters, he became dismissive, calling me "ignorant" and telling me he couldn't represent me because of a misdemeanor on my record. He even suggested that I didn't deserve custody of my daughter--an unbelievably hurtful and baseless statement. In short, James Alderson took advantage of my situation as a young mother, provided no real support, and was entirely unprofessional and judgmental. His lack of communication, combined with his condescending and manipulative tactics, made a difficult situation even harder. I would never recommend him to anyone. If you're seeking a compassionate, competent attorney, steer clear of James Alderson. Don't let him take advantage of you as he did to me.