The Gabriel Law Firm

Excellent Attorney! Prompt great communication very knowledgeable. Helped my brother Stop a property from sheriff sale then purchase it. Reasonably rates ! I would totally recommend 👍🏾

Excellent attorney. Resolved my issue & stayed in touch every step of the way. I highly recommend Ms. Gabriel to represent you for your legal needs. 5 star attorney who helps US in the Philly area. This was my 1st time hiring an attorney & she was the perfect choice.

She's the best lawyer in Philadelphia.

I cannot say enough about Olivia. Olivia is one of the best divorce Lawyer in Philadelphia I worked with. She is brilliant and good at her job. She took care of my cases and she give me good quality and good value services for my money. I felt at ease working with her. Olivia is down to earth, she is compassionate, understanding and she will listen to your problem and solved it immediately if needed, She waste no time. My cases was complicated, but every time some thing new came up, she was on it. The care and great service she provides, makes her the best. I strongly recommend her services.

Olivia is an excellent attorney. An attentive listener, problem solver and very personable. My issue became her issue. She put herself out there to ensure every "i"was dotted and every "t" was crossed. I didn't have to worry that my concerns would be addressed. She stayed in close communication and kept me informed every step of the way. If for any reason I would need legal counsel again, there's no other person I would turn to for honesty and reliability. Olivia to say Thank You simply isn't enough.

On June 28th, 2023, I contacted Olivia Gabriel, referred by the Philadelphia Bar Association due to a prior referral's communication issues. My case involved a tenant-landlord dispute, with me as the tenant. Unfortunately, my first impression during our 30-minute initial consultation, which I paid a referral fee for, was less than welcoming. Despite the time constraints, Olivia seemed more interested in talking than listening, repeatedly stating, "You are only entitled to a 30-minute call." I had to interrupt to share the details of my case, leaving me with the impression that she was trying to rush through our conversation. Despite this, Olivia did offer some advice, such as putting my rent money into escrow, which is the reason for the 1-star rating, that and the fact I can’t leave a 0-star review. When I mentioned sending her documents for review, she reluctantly agreed but made it clear she only cared about the time limit. After sending her the documents, she criticized the volume, again showing a lack of concern for my situation. When I inquired about the cost of filing a suit, she quoted a price of approximately $1,000 and suggested waiting until the end of my lease to include all issues. However, when I contacted her as advised, Olivia seemed unaware of my need to file a suit, asking about a court date. This miscommunication led to scheduling a call for September 18th at 5 pm. In preparation, I meticulously wrote an 8-page document detailing the violations and wrongdoings of my landlord, along with over 200 pages of supporting exhibits, along with an inquiry about payment and representation. To my surprise, Olivia responded by deeming, “This is not a one thousand dollars case” and requiring a deposit of $2,500, contradicting her previous quote. When the scheduled call time arrived, Olivia didn't call, and I had to reach out at 5:05 pm. Her response was hostile, blaming me for her delay, as she stated, “I was on the phone!” despite her being the one to select the date and time for our call. She did not let me know she was running late or otherwise preoccupied. During our conversation, I asked if she reviewed the documents I sent, even briefly, and she said, “No. You were only entailed to 30 minutes with me and that is up. I am not going to review anything you send me, especially since I am not getting paid for this.” Then proceeded to yell at me for having over 200+ pages of exhibits, stating, “Why do you have all of these pages!? Is it even necessary?” I said, “Yes, all of those pages showcase the emails and proof of all of the wrongdoings, as stated in my initial document. They would help my case. Again, I wanted you to have everything now so you can make a well-informed decision on if you are able to successfully take my case.” She then said, “Well, before you called me, I was on the phone. So, I will call you back in a moment”, then she abruptly hung up on me, and it has been more than 2 weeks without a callback. My interactions with Olivia Gabriel have left me with the impression that she prioritizes money over client communication. In comparison, a prior case with another firm required a $1,500 retainer and provided access to a whole team. Olivia operates as a one-person practice, yet her fees exceed those of larger firms with better client relations. Based on my experiences, I would advise others to save their time and money and look elsewhere for legal representation. Olivia's approach does not align with respectful and client-focused services. I believe the Philadelphia Bar Association should reconsider referrals to her, especially for tenant-landlord cases, which do not appear to be within her top 5 primary areas of expertise based on her Avvo profile. So why was she even referred to me in the first place?