Law Firm of Aaron M. Gavenda, Esq.

Aaron has been suspended from practicing law, this happened in the middle of my BF custody and divorce case and Aaron never communicated to my BF that he was suspended. We heard it through gossip within his ex's family. He has been suspended for over 30 days by the time we found out and my BF had court in less than 3 weeks. Once Aaron was confronted he sent a letter notifying my BF of the suspension. He did nothing for his case in 9 months he was retained, he would have my BF come in to the office but never sent the information to the court or other atty that they went over in the meeting but still charged my BF for countless and pointless meetings. This blew through the $7500 retainer and is still sending invoices that my BF owes more. He also never sent an invoice or bill for MONTHS. He only sent a bill once the retainer was gone. He has filed a grievance against Aaron and I suggest everyone else does too.

DO NOT give this man any money. My father in law passed away November 2021. He was a Vietnam Decorated Veteran with three tours, and a Silver Star recipient. He had my father in laws estate for a year and a half. He is also holding on to a $20,000 check written to my deceased father in law. He claimed he would use it for the fees. Once the check was no longer valid, we had to come up with $5,000. Just to get this dam paperwork to probate. He never filed and stole our money. Now my father in laws house is in forclosure. So much more to tell. Advice for those taken from him. Contact the Rochester Bar Association.

Awful "attorney" - gives inaccurate and misleading advice to clients, and per the number of other reviews listed, appears to take retainers and fees from clients and then runs away. You’d likely be much better representing yourself and saving your hard-earned money versus handing this guy your money and still losing your case. I don’t know how many people it takes to complain to the judiciary committee for action to be taken, but I foresee an investigation in the near future. We have many well-versed, competent attorneys in Rochester who would be happy to help you. Stay away from this one!

My wife and I paid in full for 2 cases cash. He then got suspended and never refunded our money or helped with the cases. Almost $6,000 gone and we still have to figure out what to do about our financial loss because of him.

He gave me my money back, 600. He is 100% truthful about the NYS Unemployment Insurance cases.

This gentlemen tried to charge me for every single minute I emailed or spoke to him on the phone. Then to top it off my case has been closed with him for YEARS and he’s emailing me invoices trying to get MORE money from me. We settled and closed out with him and the funny thing is he actually owed ME money back! I have every receipt still to this day. Continuously emailing me for money yet has not responded to multiple emails I have sent in response…. Probably because he can’t charge me to respond. Real professional….

HORRIBLE LAWYER. He took over $2,000 from my parents and ignored their case and calls. Scheduled a meeting and never showed up for it. Essentially took their money and did nothing. Doesn’t care about his clients and doesn’t know anything about the law. YIKES