In article YQQ3k.840$7A1.559@trndny04, says...
Although it was not mentioned by the OP, a "respectable" electrician would
reverse the hot/neutral in the outlets after reversing them in the panel.
This way the faulty wiring would be undetectable.

Uhhh.... no. Any *competent* electrician would fix the problem, instead
of attempting to hide it.