Catherine Maness

Competent handling of a contract dispute, but communication was slow

I hired Catherine Maness to represent my small business in a contract dispute with a supplier. Her background from Tulane and her recognition in commercial litigation were evident in her grasp of the legal issues. She developed a solid strategy that ultimately led to a favorable settlement, protecting our interests. However, the experience was mixed. While the outcome was good, there were often significant delays in receiving responses to emails and calls, which added to our stress during the process. Updates felt reactive rather than proactive. For straightforward commercial matters where you need capable legal analysis, Catherine at Buchalter is a competent choice. Just be prepared to manage expectations around communication timelines and to follow up persistently. Her three years of experience showed in her litigation approach, but the client service aspect felt like it's still developing.