1 /5 Isabel Semones: I paid this attorney a $1,544.25 deposit after he personally assured meātwice over the phoneāthat I could take my time before moving forward and that he would honor the deposit when I was ready. I trusted him. But once he had my money, he disappeared. No follow-up, no communication, no work doneānothing. Now he acts like that agreement never existed. I want to be clear: I no longer want him to do the workāheās shown his true colors, and I wouldnāt feel safe or supported working with him now. This isnāt just unethicalāitās theft. If I do not receive a refund, I will be filing a formal complaint with the Florida Bar. I deserve my money back, and I intend to pursue it.
UPDATE:
Mr. Hendry has now responded publicly, claiming my email account might be compromised. This is false. Iāve used the same email address from the very beginning ā to pay the $1,544.25 retainer, to pause the case, and to request a refund. I even provided him a copy of the original payment receipt with my name and email clearly shown. (Attached)
Letās be clear:
⢠No legal documents were ever filed.
⢠He did not respond to my November and December 2024 emails.
⢠He told me by phone on July 22, 2025 that I would receive a letter āby the end of the week.ā That letter didnāt come until a month later, after I posted this review and requested a refund.
⢠When I declined an in-person meeting and asked for a certified check instead, he shifted to questioning whether I was really the client.
This latest response is a deflection ā not accountability. I remain open to resolving this: a full refund, by mail, as requested. Thatās all Iāve asked for.