Chandelle is an amazing attorney!

I was extremely impressed by the team at Summer and Summer! Everyone was so willing to help answer questions or make an appointment for me as needed. Most importantly, Chandelle kept great communication with me through my case and kept a strong grasp on any situation thrown in our direction.

This review is for Chandelle Summer. My girlfriend and I chose a consultation with Chandelle based on her proximity to my girlfriends home in Gainesville. We were seeking a simple enforcement action against an ex-husband for not paying court-ordered alimony. The jurisdiction is one county over in Forsyth County, so before making the appointment, we asked if she handled cases in that court and we were told that she did. We were a bit surprised that the consultation fee of $250 was collected upfront, upon arrival, but thought little of it.

We arrived at the appointment on time, and Chandelle was late, we thought little of it as a successful attorney was bound to be busy. We brought all of the relevant files on a USB drive for Ms. Summer's review but was surprised that she did not know how to view digital files on her office computer and had to call for her assistant. By now the red flags are starting to really pop up. We told her that we had called ahead about her working in Forsyth County, and she then told us that she rarely if ever worked there and she did not know the judges, but she was sure they had heard of her. After that, she told us three separate stories of how she lost cases like this that she thought she should have won.

We felt sorry for her and asked if she knew attorneys in Forsyth County she would recommend, and she said she did not but gave us the name of a firm that might be okay. As we reflected on how bad of a consultation this was, we decided to email Ms. Summers and ask for a refund explaining that we had no problem paying her $250 if she was to represent my girlfriend as this would be part of case preparation. I am the owner of an online marketing company, so I track all email opens, SHE NEVER OPENED OUR EMAIL MARKED "FOLLOW UP," which could have indicated that we were following up to hire her. After days of not opening our email, thinking this could be part of her computer illiteracy, we called the office and spoke with the receptionist to ask her to ask Ms. Summers to check her email. She never did! So we copied the secretary with the original email, still no response, then made four phone calls, still no response.
This is an abysmal treatment of a would-be client. If you chose to use Ms. Summer beware in her own estimation she loses cases she thinks she should have won; she may not respond to your questions, either by email or multiple phone calls. If you read her reviews on Yelp or Avvo they seem more legit.

After reading Ms. Summer's dishonest reponse I thought an update is necessary. I never offered to write glowing reviews, I am a Google Local Guide and never falsely review any business. I told her that as a Google Partner Ad agency that I would help her to claim her Avvo listing and show her how to respond to a reviewer she said was fraudulent. I suppose no good deed goes unpunished.

The attorney's at Summer & Summer are experienced and effective.
I have complete confidence in referring friends and family to this firm.
More importantly, they are always looking out for the client’s best interest.
You’ll be more than pleased with the work and care provided by Summer & Summer.

I am grateful that I found Mr. Summer to represent me during a difficult time. He responded to all my questions and advised me through every step of the way. I highly recommend Mr. Summer to anyone in search of an excellent criminal attorney. He knows his business and is very good at it.

Worked with on numerous cases, with and against him, he’s a great criminal attorney and knows how to win a trial. Trust him.

Mr. Joseph Summer is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He's dedicated to his clients and gets great results.

4/27/2018

Our family hired Chandelle Summer with Summer and Summer Law firm in Gainesville, Ga for a Legitimation/ Custody case. Chandelle and her team worked very hard for our family and got us the results that we hoped for. I absolutely recommend Chandelle and her team to anyone needing a lawyer. She is the best in town!

- C. VanNorman

Cant get anyone to call me back

Excellent service with people who are from our community who care an enormous amount for the people of our community

Great attorneys and even better people. Our firm frequently calls on Summer & Summer for their advice on handling cases in Georgia. They will treat you like family and help obtain the best result for your case.

Mr. Joseph Summer's reputation as a top notch criminal defense attorney is unparalleled. He is an exceptional attorney who truly cares about his clients. I refer all my Georgia criminal cases to Mr. Summer because he is trustworthy and gets result. I highly recommend contacting him if you have a criminal issue in Georgia.

are you kidding me with five stars. chandelle did my divorce three years ago and was absolutely the rudest and most inpatient person ive ever had to deal with. i didnt know if she was working for me or my ex wife when we went to mediation. she didnt explain things at all never contacted me about anything and did not do anywhere near the work for the money i paid her. she told me i had no chance to get my kids to just forget it and basically F ed up the papers for me in how she worded everything fully believe she took advantage of me being younger and stereotyped me because of that one fact.

When it came time find representation for my child custody case making a decision was difficult. The right lawyer can make all the difference. I asked my real estate attorney who he thought was the fiercest and most competent family lawyer in the Gainesville area and he provided me with Chandelle Summer's name. It was the best decision I ever made. From the first visit with her very nice and professional office staff of Sara and Kelly I knew we were in the right place. They were kind, empathetic and very focused on helping me get set up for a good case. Chandelle is knowledgeable and professional, but she took the time to listen to my concerns and ask my opinion throughout the process. Many attorneys simply tell you what is going to happen and you have to go along. Chandelle was truly concerned that I was a part of it, that my opinion mattered, and her guidance was perfect. At no point did I feel like they were "using up" retainer nor finding ways to extend the process. If you need someone that will absolutely "battle" for you, and you can count on 100% then Summer and Summer law firm will serve you well.

I spoke with several attorneys before meeting Chandelle Summer and she was the one I finally hired for my divorce proceedings. She was highly recommended by someone who use to work in the legal field. She was professional, sympathetic, realistic, hates to lose, knows the law, and she really put me at ease. She did such an outstanding job that I will never consider using another attorney if I need one in the future. Thanks Chandelle!

I couldn't be happier with the representation provided by Chandelle Summer. I have utilized her and her team's services on multiple occasions and they have always been diligent, professional and concerned with providing me their best efforts. Without hesitation I recommend Chandelle and her team !

This lady is the most amazing person I have ever met. I hired her during one of the hardest times of my life. I had previously used several other attorneys who couldn't complete my case.

I was fighting a nasty custody battle with my Ex-husband and his family (drug use on his part).
I quickly realized Chandelle truely cared about my child and her safety.

I believe she poured her entire heart and soul into my case so that my daughter could live a normal healthy life. And by doing so, she won my case and now my daughter is free of the chaos and is living her happy little life with ease.

Chandelle never gave me false hope. She never sugar coated the facts. She knows the law backwards and forwards. She's very hands on and easily contacted. Her staff is very professional and helpful.

I now consider her more like family as opposed to an attorney I hired.

I will forever be grateful for the love she showed my family.

This woman is my hero! She's involved and cares/cared personally about my legal needs. Helped with several different legal matters (several before her attempted) from family law to dealing with city ordinances she knows how to get things done quickly and easily...as quick and easy as legal work can be:) Would recommend and is my go to for any legal matter in the future. Thanks for what you have done for me and my family!

I highly recommend Chandelle Summer. Chandelle guided me through one of the most frightening and demoralizing phases of my life. A very difficult divorce and custody battle involving my special needs child. During our meetings, I always had Chandelle’s undivided attention and was confident that every minute spent with her was productive and positive. She is extremely honest, highly intelligent and very professional. Chandelle is direct and self-confident both in the courtroom and out. She is very articulate and comfortable in a courtroom which resulted in making me more comfortable as well. Taking the stand to fight for your child and your future financial stability is an extremely intimidating experience, but, when I took the stand I always felt fully prepared and totally supported by Chandelle. I was thrilled with the outcome of my divorce and custody case. My life and my son’s life are much more uncomplicated and much more secure thanks to Chandelle and her team presenting such a strong successful case on my behalf. I would never consider using another attorney.

I have come in contact with several attorneys over the years for various reasons. Chandelle Summer stands out above the rest. She was highly recommended several years ago for a child custody case. She did such an outstanding job that I did not even consider using another attorney when faced with a separate legal matter. She is professional, sympathetic, realistic, hates to lose, and knows the law. I have sent several of my friends to her as well. I would not even think of using anyone else.

I was given a few, select names of attorneys to oversee my divorce/custody. The moment I met Chandelle Summer, I knew she was the perfect counsel for me.

Chandelle is a smart strategist and concise communicator with years of knowledge and experience. She diligently listened to the details of my case and made me feel comfortable by explaining the process and various scenarios and obstacles I could expect. I appreciated her honesty and candor, yet I felt her compassion and understanding.

Chandelle was hands-on throughout the entire process and her team was spot-on and dedicated to the details. I felt strongly she was diligent in the oversight of the budget allotted for the case and offered various options to save money when possible.

Every time I met with Chandelle, I walked out of the office feeling confident my case was in the right hands. There was no scenario she wasn’t prepared for, no challenge she wasn’t willing to take on.

I am pleased I had the chance to work with Chandelle and would highly recommend her without hesitation.

Chandelle and Joey Summer are amazing, I was in a difficult court case and they took it on despite the odds. We won the case and they worked with me on payments making their firm the most fair and affordable experience I have ever had. Thank you Summer and Summer, I owe my freedom and future to your expert diligence. Every minute I spend with my daughter Im reminded how awesome you are !