Gillespie, Hetlage & Coughlin LLC

Richard returned my call. I spoke with him about my case. He stated, "where did you find us!?" I responded through the Missouri Bar Association. He then stated very rudely, "don't call us! We can't help! I don't want to deal with this! Best of luck to you!" Then hung up. I would rate this one star if I could. I would never recommend them to anyone.

I have worked with Richard Couglin for 20 plus years. The service he provides is professional and timely. He has assisted me with difficult contracts and provided favorable negotiating outcomes. Recommend highly!

I was referred to Mr. Hetlege for a time-sensitive dispute involving a real estate contract. The representation I got was prompt, candid, honest, and I was charged very fairly for the work that I requested. I ended up with a very favorable outcome from the work performed by Mr. Hetlege, and will definitely contact him for all my future legal needs!

I called in to ask if the firm was a participant in a legal insurance program that I have through work, and to ask if Civil Litigation was one of their practice areas. The secretary transferred me to Mr. Coughlin, who asked for details about my case in order to answer those questions. After a brief overview, he said that Civil Lit was one of their practice areas, but was not sure if they accepted my legal insurance. Jump forward a month later - I get a bill for the call. I call the office to get clarity, because those two questions should be reasonably answered without cost (each time had to leave a message). After weeks without a call back, I get a strongly worded letter stating that since I didn't pay, they were not going to represent me....which was okay since I never hired them. If you're considering this firm, go ahead and hand them a blank stack of checks first.

Sent this guy 2 emails and he tried sending me a bill for almost $300.. there was no agreement, disclosure, I never actually hired him or agreed to doing any business with him. Richard Coughlin is a scam artist. If you wanna charge people for emails that's fine but you cant not say anything then send a bill after the fact. When I called to ask why I received this bill he got rude and hung up on me then sent me a threatening email. STAY AWAY!