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I. signed up with mmlg in february of 2010... and everything started going well... then my file started to get transfered around in the office and I started to feel uneasy, then they "merge" with this new law firm Chastain and Etcheson, I received a call saying these clowns were taking over my file and again I was transfered to someone else...a week later I get a call saying my home sold. So I asked for my money back... not that I wanted all of my 2995 but I don't feel they did their job completely but they freaking lost my house... well I get told that the refund check will be sent to me and it was and It BOUNCED now I call them up and their number goes to this Chastain guys voicemail... I emailed the last person who was working on my file and they sent me a reply that said..."Steve Etcheson and Gene Chastain put a letter on our desks this morning stating they were closing opperations due to non compliance" but you can call Mr. Etcheson on his cell and he can help you, now my theroy is that first these guys are ### scam artists who have just taken my money and everyone elses and I want to warn anyone against using them...not only will they loose your home, bounce checks to you, not return calls, but they also will just leave their employees notes to tell them they are closing their doors...THIS "law firm" IS A SCAM! Don't use them! Run and hide call the FTC, Illinois Bar, Attorney General and anyone else you can! Get these guys disbarred asap so they can't hurt anyone else. Also after some digging I found out that their firm is in Canton Il, not AZ that address is some pass through pobox and they are only licensed in IL.
I think it is insane that this company is still in business! I am a branch manager for a national lender and have a customer that was recently ripped off for $1500 by this company. I have contacted the NC Atty General as well. I cannot believe they are still able to operate and have a business license!
My 28 year old son was scammed by these ###s! He took $3000.00 out of his retirement to pay these fools! We are from Minnesota and working with the attorney
general. They have an attorney for us that is working on this. This has been going on since 2009! Will we ever see justice?
My husband and I were lucky enough to not have our check cashed by them before figuring out their SCAM. First it was Saunders Law and then merged with Chastain and Etcheson. They lost our paperwork, then wanted us to give them another check. When they asked for another check we became leary and started looking into these Scamers. We went and cancelled our check and closed our account. The thing is, we almost lost our house putting faith in these jerks. You can talk to your loan company and they can do this same loan mod if you ask. They did ours in less than two weeks after we found out about these low lifes. Don't give them any money and if you do cancel the checks and change your account!
please please report them
I have experienced the same as everyone else which started out as "Legal Helpers Debt Resolution!" Then they changed their name under the same roof in Scottsdale Arizona to "The Mortgage law Group" Well on the 27th of this month I finally wised up and sent them a cease desist demand and canceled payment of a $1000.00 balance, I had already been sucked in for $1400.00 since january of this year. There should be a LAW against these shysters? Mean while I am in threat of forclousure.
thats bull s...
FYI I have been told by the IARDC that all of the above, Eugene Chastain, Steve Etcheson, and Patrick Drury are no longer licensed attorneys. We will not be getting refunds but can rest assured that there will be no more injuries. The said they are sorry they can not get us money back but once they do not register they have no more jurisdiction. I was told by the Feds and US attorney General that there has not been enough individual complaints for them to step in and if the attorneys are no longer taking mods and active that there is no more action that will be taken!
please report them that all i can tell you that i know so far
I too was scammed. They did it a little differently with me. Chastain and Etcheson merged with Keith Sanders PA instead of Patrick Drury. They told me it was because they were more familiar with Georgia Law. I haven't gotten a modification, and they are telling me different reasons why my bank turned me down. First, I made too much money, then not enough money and finally I had too much credit card debt. When I called Bank of America on my own they said it was because my investor didn't participate in loan modifications. Now, in the beginning I was told if I couldn't get any kind of modification I would be refunded the full amount. When I asked Sanders PA for a refund they first said they couldn't do it. Then I called and spoke to Kenneth Case. He is the Attorney in charge. He looked at my file and said he would refund me half the money $1400.00. Since then they will not answer my calls and no refund. The reason he gave for only giving me half the money was that Chastain and Etcheson had gotten the first $1400.00. I would like to point out they are in the same location in Florida, and it was supposed to be a merger. None of it adds up to me. I left a message today. I let him know If I don't here something by end of day tomorrow I will report him to the Florida Bar Association. I have a right to expect at least the part of the refund he promised. If anyone knows of a class action against Chastain and Etcheson please let me know, so I can be a part of that as well.
HANG THESE ###ERS HIGH...
Got scammed too. Filed COmplaints with all the BBB, Bar Associations, ARDCs and will not stop until everyone involved is brought to justice. We lost $3450 and I did get a response back from from one of the firms involved and they ofcourse point the finger to someone else. I have many years of legal expereince and I will drag everyone involved's name in the mud. THis wont be over for me until I get my money back. If anyone has updated contact information for Patrick Drury please forward it so I can begin with filing lawsuits in Court (that is the only thing I have not done yet).
William basket was just a hired 'salesmn' to get you to sign up. I was able to make contact with him (he was my 'salesman' too) and he is trying to find Patrick Drury too as he was out money. Patrick Drury, Courtney Younghans (Hannons), and Bill Kane are the people you need to go after. I actually got a news story on my local news about this scam and got a reaction from Patrick and Courtney-we had conversations and they are pointing fingers away from themselves. Steve Etcheson has been in communicaiton with me as well and telling me how these guys run the scam (he calls it a ponzi scheme). I have been working with the Ag's office in IL and also MN - I am fighting for all of us to get our money back!
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S1869989.shtml.
We were scammed too. William basket took our money then we changed hands several times. We want justice. We are from Ohio and they have ALL of our personal information. Courtney Hannon worked us over too with lies.
did not understand you message totaly please give me more information
thank you
William Kane (Kane Industries)
5501 Gulfport Blvd
Gulfport, FL
that is where all of us got ripped off from. He was smart to put his name under other people and as soon as people catch on that he is ripping people off. He hires another "attorney" Keith Sanders, with battery charges, who is clearly kicked out of the Florida Bar. HE IS FRAUDULENT. Feel free to stop by and give him a piece of your mind. Hope this helps all of you poor people.
The man behind all of this madness goes by the name is William Kane of Gulfport, FL.
good luck to all of us ill keep checking back
I too was scammed. I went for it hook line and sinker. they took $2, 800 from me. I too was caught in the merger. I started in May 2010 and MMG then Drury seemed to be doing what they said. I even called My mortgage co. to be sure things were moving along. They told me they were and I even recieved a letter from my mortgage co letting me know they had talked to them. My contact was Amy Glenon and she too was working from home after the merger failed. My last contact was on nov. 15th. Tried to call last week and all lines disconected as well as email addresses. I too WILL find Mr. drury and ord help him when I do. Any info anyone can give me I will be like a bull dog and not give up. I now have to come up with $20, 000 or get out.
http://kstp.com/news/stories/S1869989.shtml?cat=1
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Name: Law Offices of Patrick G. Drury & Associates
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Address: 800 Roosevelt Rd Ste B420
Glen Ellyn, IL [protected]
Website: www.drurylaw.com
Original Business Start Date: January 1989
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chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint)
Posted: 2010-08-31 by sickofscams2010
loan mod scam
I. signed up with mmlg in february of 2010... and everything started going well... then my file started to get transfered around in the office and I started to feel uneasy, then they "merge" with this new law firm Chastain and Etcheson, I received a call saying these clowns were ...
The Mortgage Mitigation Law Group (Complaint)
Posted: 2010-10-20 by Lisa Jones Vincent
Retainer fee
Patrick Drury. I repeat he can not help you no matter what he or anyone who works with him says. Don't just keep trying to call him he has stolen plenty of people's money and done nothing. After so many complaint the Bar ###. will then deal with him regarding his license to practice...
the mortgage modification law group (Complaint)
Posted: 2010-09-29 by Liarsandthieves
information
out that as far as Patrick Drury, he is basically innocent. The checks that bounced did have Patrick's name os them, but they where not from patrick's office. what most people do not see is that these attorney's really had nothing to do with anything, they where just names. Neither the office in Flrida nor Illinois ever did the laon mitigating (processing) Only Arizona which is not an attorney's office, and they are outsourced by several attorney's offices, and other loan mod companies...
Chastian & Etcheson, Drury, TMMLG, Sanderslaw Loan modifications (Complaint)
Posted: 2010-09-29 by Liarsandthieves
information
out that as far as Patrick Drury, he is basically innocent. The checks that bounced did have Patrick's name os them, but they where not from patrick's office. what most people do not see is that these attorney's really had nothing to do with anything, they where just names. Neither the office in Flrida nor Illinois ever did the laon mitigating (processing) Only Arizona which is not an attorney's office, and they are outsourced by several attorney's offices, and other loan mod companies...
TMMLG (Complaint)
Posted: 2010-08-15 by juzee1234
scammed out of 2500.00
The company started out as The Mortgage Modification Law Group (TTMLG), they asked for money up front to deal with our lender for a Loan Modification. We authorized them to take $2500.00 and it would guarantee us a loan modification, provided them with all the necessary paperwork, they too...
Mortgage Modification Law Group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-11-27 by Simona Dodson
Beware
the main attorney, Patrick Drury. I have now prepared a complaint that I will be sending out to the Attorney Grievance Commission of Illinois on both Drury and Chastain, and I am also filing a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General. Maybe then I can get them to respond. Do not use this company, it is a scam! I will be actively seeking a refund of my $3450 and unlucky for them, I work in a law office so I will be going after them as long as it takes to get my money back...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-11-16 by can'tbelieve I got scewed
loan mod scam
I submitted a check to Patrick Drury in June, 2010, and then the balance of the Payment for the modification in August. So I guess both law firms Patrick Drury, and Chastain and Etceson has taken my money, failed phone calls, no reply to my e-mails to Sharon Riley, nancy Urtz, and a Justin Jones ...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-11-16 by can'tbelieve I got scewed
loan mod scam
I mailed a check to Patrick Drury in June, 2010 and then another check in August, 2010 so both law firms have scammed me out of $2800. 00 dollars. my residence is in Baltimore, Md. So If anyone can give me information on who I can contact, it would be greatly appreciated. I did call ARDC of Ill, and they are sending me in the mail a complaint form to fill out...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-11-02 by ThoughtIwstoosmarttogetscammed
loan mod scam
00' - I will FIND Patrick Drury - he STOLE money from me. Back in August, they were going to merge with Chastain&Etechson - but according to C&E -it did not go through. They are a realy company but told me they couldn't give me any details why the merger did not go through. I asked her if I was scammed and she just said she was sorry...
Mortgage Modification Law Group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-11-01 by ThoughtIwstoosmarttogetscammed
Beware
00' - I will FIND Patrick Drury - he STOLE money from me. Back in August, they were going to merge with Chastain&Etechson - but according to C&E -it did not go through. They are a realy company but told me they couldn't give me any details why the merger did not go through. I asked her if I was scammed and she just said she was sorry...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-10-28 by wantmyhome
loan mod scam
call, or got to talk to Patrick Drury. I tried to call the numbers I had for the company in Florida but no answers until I got lucky. Than I was told the merger did not go trough, my file was sent to Patrick. Was iven a cell phone number which I called. Left a message, Patrick did call back but I was unable to answer...
The Mortgage Mitigation Law Group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-10-24 by mad now
Retainer fee
check under complant for patrick drury there are lots...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-09-29 by Liarsandthieves
loan mod scam
out that as far as Patrick Drury, he is basically innocent. The checks that bounced did have Patrick's name os them, but they where not from patrick's office. what most people do not see is that these attorney's really had nothing to do with anything, they where just names. Neither the office in Flrida nor Illinois ever did the laon mitigating (processing) Only Arizona which is not an attorney's office, and they are outsourced by several attorney's offices, and other loan mod companies...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-09-18 by Jackiecarey
loan mod scam
411 help you dont want anything from Patrick Drury. He is a rip off artist...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-09-16 by mustfightback
loan mod scam
unkown number saying Patrick Drury is looking at my file and will get back with me. I have sent e-mail and left phone messages. the last call I made did have the option to leave a voice mail. Told of my concerns. Have not received any information as of Sept. 16, 2010 1:15 pm mdt There needs to be some ramifications very costly for taking advantage of people desperately seeking good legal help...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-09-16 by ThoughtIwstoosmarttogetscammed
loan mod scam
And also told me that the Merger with Patrick Drury did not go through. and basically said 'no comment' when asked if I was scammed. I am calling the attorney General today to see what options are available to reclaim my money. Probably none. I feel like a complete IDIOT- I should have known better...
chastain and etcheson/patrick drury/ mortgage modification law group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-09-10 by Jackiecarey
loan mod scam
I spoke to Patrick Drury last week and he said someone was gonna call us it;s been a wwek. He said to me that we are in good hands and he will take care of everything and that chastin and etcheson are the bad guys. I am so distressed about this. I WILL not loose my house. We are now filing bankrutcy...
Mortgage Modification Law Group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-08-06 by LaineyB
Beware
Patrick Drury Law was a life saver!...
Mortgage Modification Law Group (Complaint Comment)
Posted: 2010-08-04 by 2frustrated
Beware
Someone gave me a number to Patrick Drury. He NEVER answered the phone which seems to be a trend with this law group, not to mention returning my call or having someone coorespond with me via mail, email, or phone. Sarah did not know what to say. She gave me Amy's number [protected] ext 117, which seems not be operable all of sudden as of today...
Lisa Jones Vincent
Can someone give me contact information for Drury. Our money was cashed by both Drury and Chastain. I am filing Complaints with the Attorney General and the ARDC but still want a number for Drury to see if I can at least get my first payment cashed by them back. Please email me with contact info for Drury at sdodson@simpleitcare.com.
We got scammed to and tomorrow I am filing a complaint with the attorney general and the ARDC in Illinois. Not sure if I will get my money back but I will certainly go after their license to practice law.
As you communicate on this site also look under "Mortgage Modification Law Group" to see the others involved in this scam!
jend776 - contact your Attorney General! The MN Attorney General is interested in this and I am working with them. The big question is HOW MANY people have been scammed. I have heard a number of possibly 800 people! If so, the FBI may be interested. ic3.gov - is the place to file complaint to the FBI for Internet/White Collar Scams. I know for sure this is a scam and know a little how they are working it. Courtney Younghans in AZ and Bill Kane in FL sound like they are the head of this whole operation.
I am really feeling sick to my stomach, after reading all of these complaints. now realizing how I also have been scammed by both of these law firms. I submitted a check to Patrick Drury in June, 2010, and then the balance of the Payment for the modification in August. So I guess both law firms Patrick Drury, and Chastain and Etceson has taken my money, failed phone calls, no reply to my e-mails to Sharon Riley, nancy Urtz, and a Justin Jones . also when these people were e-mailing me, it was only to get documents from me or asking for the balance of the retainer fee. Now I can't get anyone on the phone, no one will reply back to me when I e-mail. And I have made calls on top of calls to Patrick Drury's cell and no response or even a call back. It is oh so sad when someone can call themselves human, but yet turn around and take poor peoples hard earned money. These attorneys need to be prosecuted to the fullest degree. It they are in anyway involved. If anyone can help me, or set me in the right direction, on how to start contacting someone legal, to have charges brought against these law firms, please contact me at jend776@aol.com. It would be greatly appreciated. I have contacted my bank today, after my daughter researched, and pulled up this web site. I had to fax my bank (mortgage holders) all of the documents that I had originally sent to Patrick Drury's law firm. Oh so, so, so, sad.
I am another victim of these two scamming law firms. I mailed a check to Patrick Drury in June, 2010 and then another check in August, 2010 so both law firms have scammed me out of $2800.00 dollars. my residence is in Baltimore, Md. So If anyone can give me information on who I can contact, it would be greatly appreciated. I did call ARDC of Ill, and they are sending me in the mail a complaint form to fill out. I feel like these law firms should be prosecuted to the fulless. I had to fax all of the information that the law firm asked for all over again, to my mortgage holder, who is now working on the modification. I still donot know how that is going to turn out. My husband and I are really struggling with all of our bills because of kicking out this money to these horrible people. If someone hears of them being prosecuted, please contact me at jend776@aol.com. thanks!
WOWOWOWOWOW check this out, I called about my refund today to the Chastan and Etchson office and their receptionist told me that my file was now at another number, I called and got the FLORIDA office again... this smells really fishy to me! So these guys merge with Florida and drury then dont merge and now my file is back in florida again!
You guys are wasting time -go to the authorities - it was a scam - PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Who ever cashed your check/s is who you go after. I have filed complaints/reports with every place I can get to - I suggest you do the same! I want my money back, I want to stop others from getting scammed, and I want these people punished!
im getting tired
frusterat1
Those of us with Drury are getting worked and contacted you are probably one of the ones who was with the other Jerks.. CHASTAIN AND ETCHESON.. and then they decided they didnt want you and tried to tell you that you are still with Drury. I am waiting for the remaining money from Chastain but I have had contact with Drury and his office and at least they respond and give me information
I have called the office in AZ to no avail. I have only received voicemails for the last 3 months. I live in MI so knocking on the door would be tough. Supposedli I am one of 95 that went with Drury after the "breakup". And there is only one paralegal for us all. What is the odds of getting any service that way?
very much
Ok so after speaking with an attorney here in IL I found out that the merger was still valid and if any money was taken after July 1st from you it was through Chastain and Etcheson and you are a client of theirs and should go after them, before July 1st you are with Drury. I found this out because my attorney contacted drury who was able to show him proof of the merger and that Chastain and Etecheson took over his accounts. I was a client as of 6/8 but my money was taken on 7/15 too so I am sueing Chastain and Etcheson, Mr. Drury gave me a refund of the fees taken before the merger, I have reported them to the ARDC and cant wait to here back these guys deserve to be shot. When you call they act like they care about you but that is only because they are trying to save their own butts, they are liable and need to be held accountable.
yes and ect... im with you in the fight
Question, anyone please respond: how did you get connected to this company? Was it by their website, etc?
HERE IS A SITE TO GO TO REPORT THESE GUYS IF IT WAS BY WEBSITE: www.ic3.gov
There is a easy complain form to fill out!
I am continuing to fight for my money!
I too, have been scammed by these people. So, I am working with my Attorney General, IL Police Dept, my local new investigative team, the IL board (ARDC). I am NOT going to throw my hands up and say 'darn, I was scammed $3000.00' - I will FIND Patrick Drury - he STOLE money from me. Back in August, they were going to merge with Chastain&Etechson - but according to C&E -it did not go through. They are a realy company but told me they couldn't give me any details why the merger did not go through. I asked her if I was scammed and she just said she was sorry. Here is the names I have talked with over this scam: William Baskett, Tony Dorizio, Sarah Steele, Wendy Herrera, Chad Johnson. Also, C&E told me the name of 'Intake Communication' - anyone ever hear of this? I have left numerous message for Gene Chastein and Steve Etcheson. I am pursuing my investigation in IL. I have not in AZ or FL (which is where I sent my last cashiers check).
If any of you can post what state you are from as I try to gather everything possible to bring these people to justice!
Has anyone gone to the physical locations to see if they exsist?
Well at least some of you received a call, or got to talk to Patrick Drury. I tried to call the numbers I had for the company in Florida but no answers until I got lucky. Than I was told the merger did not go trough, my file was sent to Patrick. Was iven a cell phone number which I called. Left a message, Patrick did call back but I was unable to answer. I have beentrying tocall him and the office but to no avail. No returned calls, I have been calling both numbers every day! I had spoken to a "secetary" Mary who assured me tat someone would be calling me back. I started to al them when Ireceived a letter from the court so I needed answers! That was 4 weeks ago, my court date is next week. God help me! I just want them to return my call. Is he a scam artist? or for real?
if anyone finds out if they are being sued or they realy need to go do some hard time for all this pleas post if anyone knows of a legal case pending