Veronica Lawson Bryant, experienced Child Custody, Criminal Defense attorney in Fort Smith, AR with 68 reviews
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Veronica Lawson Bryant

312 South 16th Street, Fort Smith, AR

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Paul griffin

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11 Feb, 2025
Couldn't ask for a better attorney Tre Bryant or a better experience I highly encourage anyone to use this law firm definitely affordable price and all around great people I can't thank you enough Trey
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Ryan mccraw

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23 Dec, 2024
I was going through a dispute to terminate a temporary guardianship that I had with my sister. Subsequently, this led into a custody battle between my son’s mother and I. I found myself fighting for my son against a coalition of two female aggressors. I originally retained representation through two separate law firms over the course of a year but had to leave both because they were completely ineffective in showing proper attention to my case. I was at my whit’s end and out of money when I found Roni nearly a year after filing the original termination of guardianship. Roni was the consummate professional. She did not sell me a bill of goods or tell me what I wanted to hear just to get my business but was straight to the point about the fight we had ahead of us. When there was mis-communication between opposing counsels and the court, she was on top of every detail, taking leadership and even making allowances for myself on the financial end so I would not absorb all of the costs. Her retainer and services were extremely reasonable and competitive. In court, Roni was prepared amidst an onslaught of attacks from two separate fronts. She was calm, cool, collected, yet aggressive when the moment warranted. She owned the room through poise, preparation, and confidence. I truly believe finding her when I did was a form of Divine intervention in my son’s life. He is in a safer place right now with a bright future because of her. We won our case, and I have Roni Bryant to thank for it.
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Chaim naveh

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16 Dec, 2024
I had a legal problem and being new to Fort Smith AI, I hired roni. I could not be more pleased. She is a real professional as well as a person with compassion. I recommend her for your neeeds.
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The lawyers are professional, knowledgeable, and effective in representing clients in court
“Roni was the consummate professional. She was calm, cool, collected, yet aggressive when the moment warranted. She owned the room through poise, preparation, and confidence.”
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The lawyers provide responsive and attentive service, keeping clients informed throughout the process
“Trae Bryant & everyone at Bryant Law Partners did everything they said they would. He and his staff were very attentive, helpful & supportive throughout my case.”
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The lawyers are passionate about their clients' cases and will fight relentlessly to achieve the best possible outcome
“If you're in need of representation, I recommend Bryant Law Partners! They will advocate for you, and relentlessly pursue justice. Roni & Trae are both extremely passionate for their clients.”
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Some clients experienced poor communication and difficulty reaching the lawyers, with calls and emails not being returned in a timely manner
“I can never get her on The phone. Nor does she return calls”
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A few clients were dissatisfied with the outcome of their cases, feeling that the lawyers were not as effective as promised
“Over 2 years later and we lost. Kept being told we needed to do this, then that, then thin over and over again. Communication was NON EXISTANT!”

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