Brandon Legal Group

Ingrid was highly unprofessional from start to end. She averaged being 50 minutes late to every single appointment we had, as well as 30 minutes to an hour late for all appointments she had with collateral people on our case. There was no respect for anyone's time but her own. She was not thorough in her work what-so-ever. On legal documents she managed to consistently get important facts wrong (children's birthdays, spelling of their name, etc.) and turned these documents/recommendations in without allowing key parties any reasonable time to review (4am to our lawyers the morning we have mediation at 9a). She made wildly inappropriate comments during every single meeting with me, "I don't understand how you two even got together in the first place," "Nice to see you not be emotional this time" (nice touch when working with a postpartum mother), etc. You are not allowed to ask for clarification or address things not being done (not responding to a time sensitive email in months on 2 separate occasions) because she will become highly defensive and verbally attack you. She will also bill for things that are inappropriate towards the end of your case (during mediation she was repeatedly asked to leave by my counsel and opposing counsel and was not allowed to join the meeting due to her inappropriate behavior. She lied and stated that since she paid for our mediation she could stay (she did not pay for anything). Then we got billed for 8 hours of her time). The sheer amount of disorganization, chaos, and unprofessionalism she brings to the table is remarkable. I think it's relevant to note that at the end of our case the judge agreed to disqualify her report from any decision making.

I had an excellent experience working with Brandon Legal Group on a complex family law matter in the Tampa / Brandon area. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and highly professional divorce and family law attorney, I strongly recommend this firm. Luke Mattson and Ingrid Hooglander are extremely experienced, strategic, and confident attorneys who truly know how to navigate difficult litigation. Their courtroom preparation, legal knowledge, and ability to handle challenging situations give clients a real sense of protection and confidence. Their support team is also exceptional. Meredith was always responsive, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. Her guidance and attention to detail made navigating the legal system much easier during a very stressful time. Having strong legal counsel in court truly feels like having a bulletproof jacket, and Brandon Legal Group provides exactly that level of preparation, advocacy, and professionalism. If you are looking for a divorce attorney or family law attorney in the Brandon / Tampa area, this is a team you can trust. I am very grateful for their dedication and highly recommend Brandon Legal Group to anyone who needs capable and experienced legal representation.

Avoid at all costs!!! Serious billing concerns, Hired Ingrid, signed the retainer agreement... Instead you get Luke, Laura and multiple assistants and secretaries. Billing hugely inflated, including charges for work that was unclear or not reflected in any results or communication. Repeated delays, Ingrid is a serial procrastinator leaving things until very last moment. Lack of follow-through significantly harmed and delayed my case. Trust eroded quickly. I strongly advise others to think twice before hiring this firm. Her aggressive tough trash talking posture that attracts clients can just as easily turn back towards the clients that hired her without notice or warning you go from friend to foe. Run from this place, don't walk away!!!