Paul Marsh, Attorney at Law

I am providing this statement to document my experience with an attorney named Paul Marsh regarding a potential legal matter involving my boyfriend. I initially spoke with Mr. Marsh by telephone about the case. During our conversation, he told me that he was no longer working from an office and that he was working from home. I asked whether we could meet for a consultation to discuss the case. He suggested that we meet at Starbucks. I questioned why we would meet at Starbucks to discuss a legal matter, but he indicated that he was comfortable meeting there because he worked from home. We agreed to meet on Sunday at approximately 10:00 a.m. Mr. Marsh arrived at Starbucks before I did. While I was on my way there, he repeatedly told me that he was sitting in his black Dodge Charger waiting for me. I understood that we would meet inside or at a table and discuss the case. When I arrived, I parked my vehicle and told him that I was walking inside and would sit at a table outside. He again told me that he was waiting for me in his vehicle. This made me uncomfortable and confused because I had expected the purpose of the meeting to be a consultation about the legal matter. Because I was uncomfortable with the situation, I began recording the interaction on my phone before approaching him. Mr. Marsh eventually approached me. He was dressed casually, including flip-flops, Capri-style pants, and a button-down shirt. After he sat down, I asked whether we were going to discuss the case. He then told me that he was not there to discuss the case at Starbucks and that he thought I was coming to give him money. I explained to him that I was not going to give him money before discussing the case and understanding the legal services, what he recommended, and what the next steps would be. I told him that this was the reason I had agreed to meet with him. He responded that he was not there to do that and questioned why he would discuss the case at Starbucks. I reminded him that I had previously questioned why we were meeting at Starbucks if the purpose was to discuss a legal case. During the conversation, Mr. Marsh stood up and walked away from me. I told him that I felt his behavior was rude and unprofessional, but he continued walking toward his vehicle and did not return. As I was walking toward my own vehicle, my mother-in-law approached me. I pointed out Mr. Marsh's vehicle and identified him as the person who had just left. At no point did I provide Mr. Marsh with any money. Based on the circumstances of the meeting and the fact that the consultation I expected did not take place, I decided that I would no longer contact him. I am documenting this experience because I found the circumstances concerning and believe other people should exercise caution before providing money to someone for legal services without first verifying the attorney, the law office, the services being offered, and the terms of representation. I have a recording of the interaction and can provide it if necessary to an appropriate reviewing authority. I am not making a determination about Mr. Marsh's overall business practices or the experiences of other individuals. I am reporting what happened to me personally so that there is a record of the incident and so that others can make informed decisions and exercise appropriate caution.