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Papcke Mary E

Updated 2026-08-27 · 5,028 reviewed · 135 listed · Scored from 10 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.8(10) 62 composite score See reviews on Google
Foreclosure Defense LitigationLoan Modification & Loss MitigationBankruptcy & Chapter 13 Filing
Papcke Mary E
Services
Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation, Bankruptcy & Chapter 13 Filing
Reviews
10

What recent reviews say

Mary Papcke has built a reputation for fierce advocacy in complex family and business disputes, with clients praising her dedication and willingness to fight through drawn-out battles. However, recent complaints center on unresponsiveness, lack of transparency about fees, and cases left incomplete despite significant retainers paid upfront.

Recent shift: Positive reviews are older (1-4 years ago). The most recent complaint (4 months ago) describes a $1,400 retainer kept with no petition filed and minimal contact over a full year, suggesting a possible deterioration in responsiveness or case management.

Praised for
  • aggressive advocate for clients
  • thorough attention to detail
  • compassionate and empathetic
  • fights through difficult cases
Watch-outs
  • non-responsive to client requests
  • keeps retainers with minimal work delivered
  • poor communication and follow-up
  • inconsistent representation across cases
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Best for: Clients prepared for long, contested litigation who want vigorous advocacy and can tolerate delayed communication.
Think twice if: Contact response times are slow and fees paid upfront may not guarantee regular meetings or case progress updates.

Strengths

  • Dedicated to fighting complex, multi-year cases
  • Explains legal steps clearly to anxious clients
  • Known for pursuing aggressive defense strategies

Worth knowing

  • Retainer of $1,400 paid for bankruptcy work that resulted in no filed petition and minimal attorney contact over 12 months
  • Bankruptcy client reported regular check-ins and step-by-step explanations during 2024 filing
  • Divorce case from 2010 took 3 years and cost over $30,000 with client handling much documentation
  • Earlier reviews cite loss of law license for several years due to official misconduct
  • Older satisfied clients recall 14-17 year relationships post-resolution

What reviews say by service

Bankruptcy & Chapter 13 Filing
One recent client praised clear explanations and thorough communication during filing; another paid $1,400 retainer with no petition filed and minimal contact over a year.
Foreclosure Defense Litigation
No reviews clearly speak to foreclosure-specific work; category listed but not evidenced in review text.
Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation
No reviews clearly speak to loan modification or loss mitigation services.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.8 against a 4.63 average across the 81 foreclosure defense litigation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 34% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 55
Review volume 45
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What happens if I pay a retainer and the case does not move forward?
One client paid $1,400 upfront for bankruptcy work but the petition was never filed and no refund was issued. The attorney stated the retainer covered attorney and paralegal time even if work was incomplete. Review the retainer agreement carefully before signing.
Will the attorney explain each legal step during my case?
One bankruptcy client reported that Mary explained every step and calmed their anxieties. Another client had only three brief phone calls (15 minutes each) over 12 months despite paying $1,400.
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Last updated 2026-08-27