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hiring divorce attorney James Sexton in Rockland County. I'm speaking from direct experience and on behalf of others who have had similar experiences. Stay away from this man. Do not let this happen to you. James Sexton presents himself as aggressive, confident, and competent--but what you're really getting is a showman, an actor, and someone who is reckless with people's lives. He accuses innocent people of mental illness without any proof. This is his tactic: discredit, intimidate, and lie. He turns the courtroom into a performance stage, standing up, waving his arms, and going for the jugular--even when there is no truth in what he says. He doesn't care about justice or truth. He cares about his own ego and paycheck. His reputation is built on theatrics and marketing, not integrity or results. Positive reviews are often written by friends or clients who would have won their cases no matter who represented them--or worse, they are written by him under anonymous accounts. Read the negative reviews. Those are the real ones. Those are the people who lost their savings, their peace of mind, and their faith in the legal system because of him. He is extremely expensive. He will drain your money quickly. After you pay the retainer, he may ignore you, disappear, or even drop you if you don't play into his system or if you're too organized or assertive. His arrogance makes him believe he is always the smartest one in the room, but the results show otherwise. He causes more chaos than clarity. If you are going through a divorce, consider mediation instead. Litigation benefits only the lawyers. Judges follow a formula anyway: if you were married 20 years, you might get 20 years of alimony. You don't need to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a lawyer to get to that conclusion. Mediation can save you money, time, and stress. For women: protect yourselves. Put the house deed in your name. Keep all utility bills and financial liabilities in his name. Have your own private bank account. If you're going to be a stay-at-home wife, get a postnuptial agreement with a tough, smart attorney--not one like Sexton. For men: the same advice applies. These days, betrayal can come from either side. Protect yourself legally and financially before it's too late. James Sexton feeds on conflict. That's his business model. He doesn't care about the long-term consequences of his actions on families, children, or individuals. He will smile to your face and stab you in the back in court if it serves his image. That's not law. That's manipulation. We dealt with him years ago and again more recently. The pattern hasn't changed. He charges too much, cares too little, and performs for himself while clients suffer. Do not be fooled by the appearance of strength or confidence. Being loud and aggressive doesn't make someone right. Do not hire this man. Stay away. We are warning you because we wish someone had warned us.