Topic
Case Mishandling & Complaints
0% positiveAcross 135 reviews of Dean Burnetti Law in Lakeland, FL, case mishandling & complaints appears in 11 reviews (0% positive), from 2017-04-18 through 2026-06-02.
Key findings
Case Mishandling & Complaints mentioned in 11 of 135 reviews (8.1%)
0% of Case Mishandling & Complaints reviews are 4 or 5 stars
Average rating in Case Mishandling & Complaints reviews: 1★
Aspects most discussed in these reviews
Problem Resolution & Effectiveness
82%9 mentionsCommunication & Updates
82%9 mentionsProfessionalism & Conduct
82%9 mentionsCourtesy & Friendliness
36%4 mentionsResponsiveness & Speed
36%4 mentionsScheduling & Booking Ease
18%2 mentions
Reviews mentioning case mishandling & complaints
Jason smith
Dean burnetti lost a case of mine where I was rear ended in a crash and at the scene of the crash the guy who rear ended me was given a careless driving ticket he hit me so hard it knocked the back window out of the truck Dean said we had to take it to trial because my doctor bills and lawyer bills were twenty grand and after paying that I would have nothing well he lost my case in trial and I ended up paying ten grand for a wreck I didn't even cause and have been suffering from pain ever since he had the nerve to look over at me after he lost and said how are you even still walking around with the massive herniated disc in your back and said this case isn't over well it was over and so was my life the two other people riding in the truck with me at the time went with Morgan and Morgan and won there case in six months it took two years for my case to go to trial and lost
Response from owner
March 10, 2026
jeff armstrong
Having consulted them on a completely separate matter, Mr. Burnetti, seeing my broken arm, ask me about it. I explained I have fallen, but that it was my fault, but he convinced me to sign with him for that. After harassing me to Sign away my legal rights per the contract we have signed, Mr. Burnetti, then so me to get his name taken off the case after his Firm had scheduled my hearing and Leaving me without representation. He is the sleaziest lawyer I’ve ever dealt with. Unfortunately, when he was harassing me and getting himself removed from the case, I was going through chemotherapy, and I really wasn’t able to do anything about it. I’m done chemo now, and it’s time to revisit the situation.
Response from owner
December 31, 2025
Whisly
Not a pleasant experience,
candice harvey
Very nice guy , however nice doesn’t get it done. My daughter was bit in the face by a dog in 2020- allowed it to drag out until THIS YEAR to give the family a chance to strategy a bankruptcy. Couldn’t do a thing after . My daughter loses - and we foot the bill long term for someone else’s malicious dog . A very sad situation and mishandled !!!!!
Response from owner
September 9, 2024
Betty Parrea
Absolutely the worst attorney. Said I had 2 cases. Gathered personal information during the nearly 2 yrs he had my medical malpractice case. I won't tell you the details of my case, but 2.5 months before my claim expired. He had another attorney send me a certiffied letter saying he was unable to represent me in my claim??? Wait what? Burnetti was my attorney, did he send me to someone else without telling me? Not once did his paralegal Theresa Green say there was a possibility I might lose the case. But she kept me from speaking to Burnetti through phone calls and visits. Who's running that office?
Cleide Mra
Unfortunately, I just gave one start because they could be better for me, but they don't :(
Kirsten Butterfield
WOW just like any other big firm, not a big enough or dont want to go against Polk County so they just transferred me to Lawyer referral service. There is no one out there to help the normal person it's all about how much money they can get.
tivo arteaga
I thought I would be better represented but I was not ,surprised that the lawyer who was suppose to represent me did not show up,
DONNA MANNING
All i can say is they are non responsive and unprofessional in my opinion and i wasted 6 months with not one dime of work comp pay. I got upset and sent an email expressing that around dec 16th. I had a conference call on 12/21 and until that day they hadn't even filed for any benefits as they told me they did. I was given a website from work comp corporate to check on my case so they didnt know i could see that they didnt file it until that day and i hired them on August 6th. I ask for the $2000 advance back in middle of December no updates and i dont believe it was even filed according to my new attorney. I advised Burnetti i was facing eviction and my car broke down and i desperately needed that advance and got no response. That shows me the lack of care and compassion for the clients. Im so upset with the poor treatment i received. But im very confident in my choice to hire a new law firm. If i could give a minus 10 i would.
Response from owner
January 28, 2021
Erin Luedy
Very disappointed in how Dean Burnetti handled my case. Strung me along for 8 months as though they were working on my case only to get a letter 8 months later saying they are unable to handle my case. I begged for months for communication and did all the behind the scenes work myself at their request for all my medical records for them to be so unprofessional and not even call me in person as promised! Wanted a Christian organization to help me in my time of need and felt betrayed and unimportant the entire process. They lack communication, professionalism and the common curtesy you need when already hurt and needing assistance! I did not have one positive experience through the entire 8 month waste of time process. Please call someone else. Save yourself the frustration I went through.
KnL Stylez
They do nothing for you. Do not use them. Cant get ahold on them and they do not return your call or give you your settlement. I'm calling bay news 9 and getting another lawyer to sue them. They don't deserve 1 star.