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Spencer Ambrose Gresham
Po Box 759, Colorado Springs, CO
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5.0
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20 Reviews
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20 reviews
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Donna
12 Mar, 2024
This is a 5 star professional office. Explaining, preparing, and executing whatever you need legally prepared, in a kind and caring way.
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Bj
22 Nov, 2021
Spencer Gresham and his assistant Sheila ask the right questions, know how to ask leading questions so the documents will be personalized and address YOUR VERY OWN situations. Their knowledge and honesty and dependability are admirable! Thank you!
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Connie
12 Aug, 2021
Updated my family Trust and my Will. I feel very confident that I'm being taken care of.
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Pros
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Friendly and professional staff, including the lawyer and paralegal
“Mr. Gresham and Sheila were very friendly and professional as well and took care of details that Mr. Gresham did not need to be present for.”
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Reasonable and transparent pricing for legal services
“The price for this service was very reasonable, given the importance of these documents to our family.”
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Thorough and personalized legal services
“Spencer and associates were absolutely fantastic. They addressed items that I had not considered were I to attempt DIY planning.”
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Excellent customer service and attention to detail
“Everyone was very pleasant to work with and the attention to detail was spot on.”
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Lawyer's honesty, sincerity, and understanding
“He is hands down, the most honest, sincere, and understanding professional I have ever known.”
Cons
As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.
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05 May, 2024 by David
Wow! Where do I even begin?? Outstanding doesn't do her any justice. From the initial meeting and information she provided, I KNEW I had chosen the right person for the job. She is knowledgeable, caring and listens to the needs of her clients. I would recommend anyone looking for an individual who truly cares and also talks to you with total honesty and clarity. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for everything you've done for myself and family.
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20 Jun, 2021 by Cheri
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05 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
My experience with Wes, started when I had been placed on administrative leave while serving as a Civilian Government employee. The reason was due to a positive urinalysis for marijuana. I was searching for an attorney that could assist me in my defense and the one I contacted directed me to Wes. I met him in his office, we discussed my situation, which was dire, because of the stigma that marijuana has with the government. I told him that I had not knowingly used and that I believed that I had somehow been exposed while at a birthday party at a friend’s house. This is what I also told my leadership at the time and they flat out did not believe me. The government’s view was that I was guilty and did not deserve a chance to prove it.
I appealed my proposed removal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). Which is in place to hear and decide discrepancies for government employees. This process is lengthy and does not move quickly. While awaiting my appeal, I was removed from my position and had to find other employment while my case moved through system. Wes was there with me 100%. We stayed in constant contact, and he allowed me to assist in my own defense. We both researched case law that would support my defense. He did not dismiss my attempts to assist in my defense but welcomed it. We both knew that we were in an uphill battle against the government and that chances were slim that we would be successful. He in no way disillusioned me or gave me false hope that we would come out victorious but he did work hard mounting a defense that we could bring forth in court. I keep saying we because he made me feel that I was not alone in my battle and that I was a part of my defense.
He never pressured me about payment, and we work out an amicable fee, that I could afford based on my financial situation. When the time came to appear in court, Wes was very prepared and ensure that I was also prepared for the assault that the government would launch against my past, my career and my integrity. It was determined that my case was the first case in Colorado concerning a Civilian government employee accused of illegally using marijuana. With the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, we knew that this would be an uphill battle, but Wes had done some outstanding research and we were as prepared as we could possibly be. He presented our case to the Administrative Judge, and we won! As a result, I was awarded full restoration to my position, back pay, and attorney’s fees based on the Judge’s decision. The argument that Wes presented forced the government to change their regulation concerning the charging of civilians for misuse of illegal substances.
If you are looking for an attorney that will be upfront with you and go to the mat for you, Wes is the attorney that you want. He is relentless in his defense of his clients and will do everything possible to ensure that you are “defended.” He saved my career, and afforded me an opportunity to move forward with my life. Wes McConnell, is an attorney that will “be there” for you!
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31 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
I was facing 11 yrs in a military court. Almost everyone on my installation and my unit was against due to lies and rumors, no one knew the facts. I didn't feel comfortable with my attorney given to me by the military(Because of lack of experience). I called around and I was running into lawyers who wanted $100 just to talk to me and give me a quote. I had one law firm say I would need to pay $10,000 and another $10,000 before trail. I was overwhelmed with stress. Then I was referred to Wes by another law firm who I initially contacted. The first time I called him he made me feel completely comfortable, It was clear he wasn't all about money. We met face to face at my house talked about my case to see if he could help me. He told me he didn't want me to waste my money if he could not help me, that is the first time I have ever heard that from a lawyer. Even though he said I had a good case, I knew right then weather he could help me or not I was going to hire him based off integrity alone. we came to agreement on cost for his services and he started right away. he questioned every one, He never stopped even the days leading up to my trial he continued to get more beneficial things to help me win my case. for a little over a year I called him and texted him everyday, he returned every single text and call. He never seemed like he was annoyed with me, he always had a great attitude. He answer my same questions over and over giving explanations making sure I understood what was going on every step of the way. If he not sure of something he will get the best person capable. I had experts coming from different states to help. In the end charges were dismissed I get to continue with my military career. my biggest regret was not calling him sooner, while I was being investigated. If you get Wes to represent you he will give you 110% he will be doing more than what you are paying him for. he will be thinking about your case late at night texting you calling you, he makes you feel like he is only working for you and has no other cases on his plate. He also represented me on a child custody case which came out good because he talked to me and the mother of my son we reached agreements because we sat in his office and talked and we are doing great still almost a year later. You will never find a better lawyer or person to represent you. Id just like to say I can never thank him enough, I hope to never have to call him for legal troubles again. But if I do need legal representation, I will call him first without hesitation. He is one of the best lawyer I have ever met, Now I consider him a friend.
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