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Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. Pro

4.7
603 reviews

5220 Summerlin Commons Boulevard, Suite 201A, Fort Myers, FL 33907, U.S.A.

Civil Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Federal Practice and 12 more

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Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. got this award in 2021

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Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. got this award in 2021

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Civil Rights
Posted by Samy
March 02, 2026
Hired Attorney Olga Butkevich

Olga Butkevich represented the opposing party in my civil case. After my attorneys withdrew, she began serving me exclusively by email even though I had never filed a designation consenting to electronic service as a self represented litigant under Rule 2.516. Certified mail was sent to an incorrect address and returned, yet she continued filing certificates stating that I had been properly served. Despite documented proof that service was defective and that the Clerk’s system did not reflect a valid designation, she did not correct the record or alert the court. Instead, she proceeded with dispositive motions that resulted in dismissal without lawful notice. In post dismissal communications, she acknowledged relying on email and implied I ignored it, despite clear procedural deficiencies. In my experience, this reflected disregard for service rules and due process. I would not recommend her to anyone expecting compliance with court procedures and accurate representations to the court.

 
Professional Liability
Posted by anonymous
May 23, 2025
Hired Attorney Guive Rosen

I would 10 out of 10 not recommend this individual to represent an organization or any individual. It’s people like this where I ask myself. How do you take an oath but live a life complete opposite of everything you’re supposed to “defend”, I won’t go into detail details. IF you have a choice. Don’t choose this excuse of an Attorney.

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
February 11, 2025
Hired Attorney Ms. Jillian Strasser

Jillian Strasser in my opinion is not a capable, competent attorney. When an attorney makes grand promises and does not come remotely close to delivering on those promises; that is a problem. Jillian Strasser should be more self aware of how she speaks to clients and if she can’t follow through on a promise or keep her word. SHE SHOULD NOT BE IN THE LEGAL FIELD! In my opinion.

 
Litigation
Posted by Sam
October 27, 2024
Hired Attorney Elizabeth Santiago

Made it very hard for us to win our case. I don't recommend. Took a long time to get back to us. She was not professional and she over pays. She takes way too long to respond so by the time she gets back to you it was a waste of your time.

Banking Law
Posted by Sergio
May 15, 2023
Hired Attorney Scott Cole

Sent him a question if he can take my case 1 week ago. Did NOT get any respond!!! Dont bother to contact this guy, you gonna waste your time!!!!

Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
November 16, 2021
Hired Attorney Sheila M. Gonzales-Jonasz

Very poor communicator. Has an odd personality and is rude and arrogant. I would never in a miilion years go to court or do anything else with this lawyer.

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4.7
603 reviews

5220 Summerlin Commons Boulevard, Suite 201AFort Myers, FL 33907U.S.A.

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