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Your Advocates - Powell, Jackman & Ricciardi, P.A.

Updated 2026-09-27 · 3,170 reviewed · 116 listed · Scored from 276 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(276) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Real Estate & Property LawFree ConsultationForeclosure Defense LitigationDebt Collection & Consumer Defense
Your Advocates - Powell, Jackman & Ricciardi, P.A.
Location
Fort Myers
Services
Real Estate & Property Law, Free Consultation, Foreclosure Defense Litigation
Reviews
276
Ranking
#8 in Real Estate & Property Law
Best for
clients seeking personal injury or estate planning who prefer a named attorney and can navigate a sometimes chaotic front desk

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-27. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-27.

What reviewers think

Rita Jackman, Rich Ricciardi, Megan, and Diana Castrillon lead a firm that excels when communication clicks: clients praise their dedication through complex cases, willingness to stay reachable after hours, and paralegals like Noelle and Carla who handle paperwork with care. The dark side emerges in intake: some callers report rude front-desk staff, missed appointment slots, delayed replies to voicemails and emails even after retainer payments, and at least one contract review ($250) that went nowhere with no refund offered.

Five-star reviewers consistently mention feeling heard, not treated as a transaction, and supported through multi-year litigation. One-star reviewers paint a starkly different entry: disorganized booking, false information handed out, and a receptionist team that seems disconnected from the lawyers upstairs. The firm's real estate and estate-planning side shines brightest; the probate and collections experience appears more variable.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and responsive attorneys
  • dedicated paralegal support
  • professional team culture
  • client-centered approach
  • strong outcomes after long fights
Watch-outs
  • disorganized intake and scheduling
  • poor receptionist communication
  • delayed follow-up after payment
  • unresolved cases with no refund
  • unresponsive after engagement
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Best for: clients seeking personal injury or estate planning who prefer a named attorney and can navigate a sometimes chaotic front desk
Think twice if: front-desk professionalism and speedy initial contact matter to you; some callers report rude receptionists, missed appointments, and slow follow-up after paying a retainer

Strengths

  • Named attorneys (Rita Jackman, Rich Ricciardi, Diana Castrillon) with loyal repeat clients
  • Strong paralegal teams (Noelle, Carla) praised for organization and support
  • After-hours availability and responsiveness for engaged clients
  • Track record of multi-year litigation wins

Worth knowing

  • Rita Jackman and Rich Ricciardi are repeat-praised across multiple service areas
  • Paralegal Noelle handles paperwork and case explanation; Carla supports Diana Castrillon
  • Diana Castrillon noted for availability even during court appearances and after hours
  • R. Ricciardi rewrote a will on-site during client visit (at fair price, per review)
  • One client reported $250 contract review charge with no follow-up and no refund
  • One probate client reported no case progress after partial retainer payment and 10+ days of calls/emails

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Property Law
Estate planning, wills, and property work praised for efficiency and clarity; one contract review charged $250 but never delivered.
Debt Collection & Consumer Defense
Mixed: one workers compensation settlement praised for dedication; probate cases show delays and communication failures.
Free Consultation
Entry point is inconsistent: some charged $250 upfront for contract review without follow-up; no evidence of free consultations mentioned in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.56 average across the 81 real estate & property law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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247
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3
3
1
2
0
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25

Questions people ask

Can I speak with a named attorney or just assigned staff?
Reviews name Rita Jackman, Rich Ricciardi, Diana Castrillon, and Megan as attorneys handling cases directly. However, intake and follow-up rely on front-desk and paralegal staff, which some reviewers found disorganized.
What happens after I pay a retainer?
Positive cases show active paralegal communication and attorney availability. Negative cases report no contact for 10+ days despite multiple calls, voicemails, and emails after payment.
Do you offer a free consultation?
The website lists free-consultation as a service category, but reviews mention at least one upfront $250 contract review charge. No free consultations were mentioned in the recent reviews provided.

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Last updated 2026-09-27