Sean Smallwood P.A.

Sean and his staff were friendly and sincere. My divorce went fast and smooth. I would and have recommended Sean Smallwood to coworkers. Thank you.

Re: Sean and his staff were f ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Friday, August 6th 2021

Thanks so much for leaving us this review and for recommending us Sweeney! We're so happy to hear that we were able to help!

Highly recommend! I cannot say enough good things about Sean Smallwood and his team! They were amazing to work with! They always put my best interest and my daughter's best interest first. They took the time to talk to me and understand my situation to formulate a strategic plan of action. I'm so grateful for this firm!

Re: Highly recommend! I canno ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Wednesday, April 21st 2021

Jennifer, Thank you so much for the kind words! We will be here for you whenever you need us!

Wanted a consultation to answer some questions I had. They were able to quickly schedule a call for the next day. Very honest, answered everything I needed, and gave me a game plan going forward.

Re: Wanted a consultation to ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Wednesday, March 17th 2021

Hey Chris! Thanks for the kind words! If there's anything you need in the future I hope you will always think of us as your go-to for anything regarding family law and divorce. Talk to you soon!

I've used Sean for my case in 2015-2016 and again in 2017-2020. My recent case made it to trial and Sean was very prepared and touched on all the strong points needed to ensure we had a successful trial. I am more than satisfied with Sean and his team and if it weren't for them, I don't think my case would've had such a great outcome.

Re: I've used Sean for my cas ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Wednesday, January 27th 2021

Hi Doug You were a pleasure to work with on this case! Remember we are here anytime you need us and if there is ever anything you need just let me know!

From the very 1st meeting with Sean I knew I'd found the right Team! Not just a Team that would fight for me but would also be a voice for my children. The process was exhausting at times due to a challenging opposition......However, Sean always had a professional and ethical way to navigate the small setbacks which allowed us to never loose traction in the case. I would also like to highlight how personal the experience was especially during those moments when I was ready to throw in the towel. Sean and his staff consistently made themselves available when I needed them the most. The end result far exceeded my expectations and wouldn't have been possible without the expert team of professionals that Sean has put together. Truly a Client First Organization!

Re: From the very 1st meeting ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Wednesday, January 27th 2021

Mike, Thank you for the kind words! It was an honor to be able to assist you in your case. I look forward to staying in touch long into the future and congratulations on a fantastic outcome! Sean

Worst attorney. Save your money! He acts like he cares, talks about how he is a closer, listens to Grant Cardone and can get the job done. Outlined this great strategy and did not perform on any of it. As a matter a fact after stealing over $20,000.00 from me and wasting my time for almost a year, you know billing me monthly for nothing as he only responds to emails when the bill is due, he advised me that he does not have the skills to move forward because of my highly complicated case as I own business and real estate. He had a great strategy then folded with every email opposing council threw our way. Weak attorney. Highly recommend avoiding this guy at ALL COST!!!

From the beginning:

The onset of Covid. Courts pretty much shut down.
He billed me on average of $2,000 per month for almost a year (while courts were shut down, no hearings, no mediation. He stopped providing me billing statements. He failed to file motions that I asked him several times to file. He forgot the details of my case then spent and hour on the phone with me "remembering his strategy" you know while im paying for this hour. He is a scam!

He advised me I needed to hire and accountant, which I did, and advised him several times I did. After receiving a bill from my exes attorney to cover her cost he quit after almost a year with no progress stating that he did not have the experience and that I am not listening to his advise by retaining an accountant (which I did ) and he is not trained in higher income divorces.

So to recap:

1 year = loss of approx $24,000
Results: NOTHING
One hearing which we lost. He was manhandled by an older female attorney. After My ex retained her he called me and stated she was a very experienced litigator. Watching him deal with her was like watching a senior and a middle schooler competing. He was/is totally weak and worthless as an attorney. Great marketer and billing machine. But terrible weak attorney.

This is my opinion and my experience. I am filing a complaint with the Florida bar and pursuing options to sue for malpractice.

He is a weak Attorney. He will tell you what you want to hear to take your money. Comes in low then bills the hell out of you for... what?? 1 year, one lost hearing then quits.

Waste of time and money. Hire someone else.

I feel scammed. I have all the emails. All the times I have told him to file motions, that I hired an accountant, that he is not answering my questions. I have saved everything.

Re: Worst attorney. Save your ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Tuesday, January 26th 2021

Hi Robert, As an attorney, I am constrained by the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar from responding in detail, but I will simply state that your review does not present a fair nor accurate picture of what occurred during your time as a client of the firm and I believe that your assessment of the events in your review are largely inaccurate or untrue. I believe that the public record clearly shows this as well. We have been assisting clients in complex contested divorce and family law actions since 2011 (see our many 5-star reviews) and understand that sometimes in complex cases the client can be left looking for someone or something to blame which can often be the lawyers and we bear you no ill feelings because of this. I know that you are a good person and my hope and prayer is that in time as things calm down, you will re-examine our work on the case and see the value in the services that we provided. Finally, I will be praying for you Robert for the best possible outcome for your case and genuinely mean it when I say that I wish you well and there are no hard feelings whatsoever regarding your review. Sincerely, Sean

I am so thankful that I had Sean and his team to help me through this difficult process. Their compassion and knowledge really helped to guide me. My opposition was very challenging, which created a lot of strain and stress for me, but Sean and his team were always quick to explain the situation and what our plan of action would be. If it weren't for their understanding, confidence, and support, I probably would have given up. Not only did they understand the legal process, they understood the mental process as well. Sean and his team picked up on this several times, such as when I was dragging my feet in the beginning because I was still in disbelief that it was all happening. Even with deadlines looming, they did not quit on me. Sage advice was given and they helped me through it. And lets not forget that my divorce basically started at the beginning of the pandemic! I am truly grateful for the help, guidance, and perspective that was provided to me.

Re: I am so thankful that I h ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Monday, January 11th 2021

Dan, Thank you so much for the kind words! You were a pleasure to work with and we were honored to have the opportunity to be the firm that was able to walk through this process with you and to see it end in such a great way! We look forward to staying in touch long into the future and if you ever have any questions or issues that come up remember that we are always here as a resource we're only a phone call away! Talk to you soon!

I appreciate that Sean is working on gaining our trust back after our experience of hiring him & left feeling like what we set out to get done wasn't able to.

Updated: although we did not fully get the outcome we truly believe should have back when we hired him in 2012 with the situation and circumstances from Mr. Smallwood's work on our case. He did reach out to provide the documents we had asked for to see where the funds went & although I still believe our representation should have ended with better & more results as he had called it a "slam dunk case" at the first meeting, I now believe his intentions and understanding has dramatically changed at the new reviews he has received.

Re: I appreciate that Sean is ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Saturday, January 9th 2021

Greetings! I'm really happy that we were able to talk and figure out a way to remedy your concerns! Remember, anytime you guys need to talk just call me I will make myself available for additional strategic conversations and any work needing to be done on the case. God bless and talk to you soon!

Wow I can't say enough great things about Sean Smallwood & his office. I'm still in shock how wonderful everything happened in my court case, and I owe it all to Mr. Smallwood. I literally don't know what I would have done without him, & I'm positive that without him, my situation would have ended up in a whole other direction and because of that I'm so grateful. If you're looking for a family law attorney that not only knows his stuff (& it really shows in the courtroom), but really cares, I would say look no further! You found him... Give him a call, you won't regret it. He really is an extraordinary attorney & human being. Very grateful!

Re: Wow I can't say enough gr ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Monday, November 30th 2020

Thanks for the wonderful feedback, Allen. We're glad we could give you the help that you needed! All the best.

The whole team were so professional and attentive to my cases needs. Any questions that I had were always answered quickly and explained in detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone

Re: The whole team were so pr ... Sean Smallwood P.A. replied on Tuesday, December 1st 2020

We really appreciate your review, Holly! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to have provided the support you needed.