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11 Jul, 2023 by Kendall hollrah
08 Mar, 2022 by Gee brown
18 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Arrogant, paid zero attention to any details and struggles with very basic math.
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27 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
I live in Nevada. I was sued by somebody who lived in Maine over an internet dispute involving internet free speech. Attorney Jerrol Crouter helped me and took my case when nobody else would. He's a good person and an excellent attorney. Thank you - Joyce
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27 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I was referred to Attorney Riccio as one of the only dental malpractice attorneys in the area. For well over a week now I've left voicemails and sent emails and only received the most illegible emails in response, for example, the first email i sent I received a blank email in response, so i questioned this and got "please email me directly" as a response... the email I have been attempting to utilize for communication is the one listed on Mr. Riccio's website... so I started over with another email, explained thathat he had told me to email him directly and that email i was sending to was the one on his website, and he responds "that is fine"... so I explained my situation again and have yet yo hear back neither through email nor a return call after having left a voicemail over 2 weeks ago
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16 Jun, 2015 by Cheryl
THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH ME AND THEY ARE VERY THOROUGH AND GET THE BEST JOB DONE AS A UNIQUE ATTORNEYS OFFICE SHOULD. I LOVE MY FAMILY THE ATT FRANK RICCIO FAMILY
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18 Dec, 2022 by Hilda
He told me he would take my case 8 months later his office called to say they couldn’t help me after all. And this was after I took time to send medical record’s. But I asked for a letter of protection and then it all changed from there. Horrible
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29 Apr, 2021 by Satchsie
it was with great pleasure doing business with Mr. Sotolongo and his team. They were respectful and professional in every area of there job. I highly recommend this team to anyone who needs their service, thanking you kindly for your assistance.
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25 Jun, 2022 by Armando hernandez
This man wokeks for the PMC Inc and helps them taking advantage of illegally imigrants he helps the company the hiring and firing of illegal aliens
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27 Apr, 2011 by Priscilla
Right from the first time we met, I knew I was going to have a positive experience with Atty. Rowel Manasan. He is very knowledgeable, upright with the subjects in discussion and applies his best approach to my needs. I did not feel intimidated by his approach to my legal needs. It is equally very important to me that he was highly recommended by my insurance agent because I am easily cautious of lawyers having heard so many painful experiences of some friends with their own lawyers. I believe I am in a propitious ground because the best part in working with Atty. Manasan is his consideration of my ability to meet the necessary legal fees while getting my money’s worth. All the legal papers prepared were professionally presented and completed. These, plus his personal touch with my estate planning showcased his niche in the industry.
Trustworthy and a promising lawyer are the most favorable attributes I can say about Atty. Manasan.
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22 Dec, 2021 by Bill
I have used Rich and His office since the mid 1970's and have never been disappointed with the outcomes. He always gave advise on the path we chose to pursue. It was my decision on which direction to take. Excellent strategies were always presented. I was a professional Property Manager and still use Rich's office for my personal holdings
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05 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
I consulted with the Mehigan office about a year ago on a case regarding the eviction of a poor client. The advice they gave was certainly inappropriate and could have even exposed me to liability. I was able to resolve my situation later through consulting another firm. Be careful.
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18 Aug, 2023 by Christina pappas
I have never posted a publicly negative review, but as a scorned client, I feel it is my duty to warn potential victims of this firm. Stuart was hired for a case and nothing was done for almost 3 years, except for 34 ADJOURNMENTS, (all of which were billed for). I received multiple duplicate charges on my bills and specifically asked for him to file certain motions that were never done. I lost out on half of what I was entitled to, and had to settle with the other side just for my sheer sanity. This office is now threatening to sue ME for money owed, after I paid them over $5ook and lost in the end due to Stuart's incompetency. To any potential clients, find another attorney who actually passed Ethics in law school.
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21 Jul, 2021 by Eddy tejada
08 Apr, 2015 by Annette
Worked diligently for me, informed me of options, tactics, etc. and focused on what was important to me. Got what we were asking for EVERY TIME, even when high priced opposing counsel tried to bully her. Tenacious and very caring.
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21 Mar, 2011 by Wayde
She turned in and filed papers late, showed up over 2 hours late for mediation and 4 minutes late to arbitration. When calling to ask about the status of my case, her staff outright lied, telling me she wasn't there, when I later found out she was. At least the firm she was working with fired her. That's how I found out the truth. At least the firm owned up to their and her mistake, but she's not trustworthy or timely in anything concerning my case. I am now on welfare when I was making $60,000 per year, and it's due to her misconduct.
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20 Dec, 2021 by Kristin
I've had the opportunity to observe Amy in CPS court (Judge Lockwood) on several occasions. Amy always comes to court prepared and she advocates for her clients. I have recently had the chance to get to know Amy by working directly with her on a CPS case. Amy did an excellent job in advocating for her clients in a meeting. She is personable, a lady and a great representation in court.
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09 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Amy was hired to represent child in a custody battle. She said she would see the child weekly and by herself and that never happened. She saw the child 1x alone and 1x with other parent present in the room. She doesn't care what children tell her or should tell her she doesn't want to hear it from them. She focus on things that are from a past and not things happening in the present. She has her own CPS worker that she is good friends with from a county that is not either party location to do the interview and they side with each other. She is not professional and she will tell you to do 1 thing then when she sends msg to judge its total opposite. I dont recommend that type lawyer for anyone. She needs to be reviewed on her family law values and stop getting by bc she donates to the children's protective agency. Seems like buying herself in . Bot professional at all and quite rude to ppl.
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08 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr Garza over saw complicated personal injury lawsuit where my nephew hit by drunk driver and became quadriplegic. Very supportive and positive outcome in a multistate case.
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21 Jul, 2020 by Anonymous
I was referred to Mr. Garza to represent me. We spoke several times, and he agreed to represent me. He was going to send me the representation agreement that day, or the next day. No agreement arrived. There were several more phone calls, several more promises of a forthcoming representation agreement. Meanwhile, other persons, who required the name of the person who was representing me, were becoming frantic. After about 2 months, when no agreement arrived, I gave up - and found another attorney. I never heard from Mr. Garza after the last phone call I made to him, when he yet again promised to send me the agreement.
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09 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
Bryan represented me a little over 10 years ago. The case was extremely difficult and time consuming. There were many ups and downs, but his team was able to discover information damaging to the opposition. You get what you pay for and I paid a lot to win and win is what he did. I have to remain anonymous, but this is a real review.
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30 May, 2018 by Gary
Had an initial phone conversation outlining the issue I was having. He asked me to send him via email as much documentation as I could put together. I sent it over and never heard back.
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23 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
T Wickham Schmidt was referred to us by another Green Bay attorney. We called him 2 months ago. He said he did NOT have a conflict of interest with any parties we want to sue. Said he would represent us for $2,500. I wanted to think about it. On January 19, 2024, I called his office again to say that matter have gotten worse and we could not resolve this case with the other party. I told him that I could send him a detailed e-mail and He agreed to read it. I sent it Sunday, January 22, 2024. He wrote back to me saying he wanted $500 for an opinion on my case and some information to help us resolve it in small claims court. I wrote back saying we would send him $500 after we got some detailed and useful information with some questions answered. To our shock, we got today, January 24, 2024, a 2 sentence message saying HE COULD NOT REPRESENT US. No explanation. No anything. We are very upset that this lawyer, in whom we put our trust treated us in such a shabby manner. We sent him confidential information, and put our trust in confidentiality. I can only hope that he, at least, destroys the sensitive and confidential information and sends me a postal letter that he has not shared the information we provided with anyone else.
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10 Nov, 2010 by C. paul zeman
Wick took charge and made sure the responsible parties were told we are NOT going to play any games, we mean Business!
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23 Jul, 2023 by Sue
For a review of all my research and a phone call to his former co-worker at the very utility company causing me damage, at over a thousand dollars charge I was disgusted. Total milquetoast and questionable ethics. Complete waste of money. Did not feel he would or could represent me. I could do better on my own.
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23 Jul, 2023 by Wendy anderson
After some financial struggles I had 4 charge offs and 4 collections. I have two cards still that are in good standing and each had two 30 days lates that are 3 years old. My credit score was TransUnion 585, Equifax 583 and Experian 528. I have been facing depression due to my poor credit score. Luckily for me a friend introduced me to PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST who helped me raise my credit score to TransUnion 805, Equifax 809 and Experian 811. Also removed all charge offs, collection and eviction from my credit report. I now have a clean credit report with an Exceptional credit score. He’s the real deal. All thanks to PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST. Hit him up by email:
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22 Oct, 2015 by David
Atty. King has helped me on several occasions and has always been up front and direct with regards to the expected outcome. He is an excellent litigator and is well respected by prosecutors, judges and fellow defense attorneys in the multiple counties in which he practices. I highly recommend him!
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06 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I have no feedback for his work as a lawyer, but his personal skills are beyond horrible. After my initial inquiry and multiple attempts to confirm receipt of my fax, he called me and yelled at me non-stop and lied about his calling me back multiple times (I got 1 call 4 days later). He would not let me say a single word for well over a minute. He then hung up on me and when I called him back, he told me to NEVER call his cell phone ever again. He did not return the emails I had sent, and he waited 4 days to tell me he did not receive my faxes and then complained that this all would be blamed on him because I didn't send the document! (Why would I NOT send the documents and then ask multiple times if you received them?!?!)
What a horrible representation and initial impression he gave us. Even if I were in the wrong completely, this is no way for reasonable humans to act. Engage this man with caution. He may be a wonderful lawyer, but I would never trust him.
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12 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Excellent and caring attorney who takes care of his clients at a very fair rate. My Association has been a client for many years and he has always given us the best legal services, handled collection matters for us and covenant enforcement. Would recommend him to anyone. You can't do better than Adam.
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09 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Perfect line for this attorney is that he is Robber who extorts money by using his law degree. He is one of the attorney who thinks it’s OK to charge $1500 for 4-5 emails that were exchanged because the crooked HOA he worked as an attorney for refused to take care of any issues and only way to resolve was to get in touch with the attorney and violation was for something that does not even state in CCR’s and he feels totally OK about cheating and never sending any invoices after many requests. Karma has a way to come back to bite you and it will.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
This man is only good at writing up the motions, but not at litigation in a court room. You will lose, he he not equipped to handle any courtroom litigation or defend your case in anything more than a traffic ticket!
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16 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
Referred by a friend who had a brother that had faced felony charges and he was able to get them dropped. Personally hired him for a traffic incident and he was fabulous and very knowledgeable.
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17 Aug, 2023 by Deirdre
This attorney is a scam. After the nterview he has predetermined your claim for a fast win. He has installed doctors to lie for you if need be. Once you hire an attorney while in appeal, you can fire him like I did. But this lawyer wouldn’t leave. He was a failure at my appeal. The judge said she would deny the whole appeal but she remand it. From that point I never seen him again. I fought my appeal writing letters to the judge, veterans counsel, , the bar association answering my on C&p’s They are still in operation because like me once the contract is signed just as in the military you are held to it. Just find another one. It many!!The government g a v e him 25%of 33% he was try to take. Over $$100.000 folks for nothing. Hoorah!!!!
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25 May, 2015 by Anonymous
He did for me what five different Veterans Service Organizations could not do for me. This in spite of the overwhelming evidence the VSO's had in my favor. Mr. Jahizi used the same evidence and turned everything around for me, he made things happen and made this veteran, a believer, in that there is hope for us Veterans and it is in Mr. Oliver Orod Jahizi. May you continue in your quest on helping other veterans attain what you did for me and God Bless you!
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13 May, 2024 by David caballero
I have run a national company for over 25 years and have dealt with dozens of trial attorneys. Bob is the most knowledgeable and thorough attorney that I have ever dealt with. I would only recommend him when in need of an attorney in New Orleans.
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07 Aug, 2019 by J shaw
03 Feb, 2016 by Mark
Mr. Lasso was knowledgeable and helpful and seemed very experienced. He did everything for me on time and as needed. I received a fantastic result and could not have been happier with his services. He was always available to me whenever I called.
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20 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
He was retained but never worked my case for 8 months. Then found out he never submitted any documents to the District Attorneys office on my defense. The only discovery the DA had was a statement the plaintiff wrote. Then he made a plea deal an hour before the deadline with the District Attorneys office the day before the bench trial without my consent. I just can't recommend an attorney that requested so much documentation for 8 months then never submitted it. I will never pay another attorney in full when retaining them again.
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14 Feb, 2017 by Mary
Mr. McGlynn had my case for six months. He never filed for a motion for summary disposition of my case.
Mr. McGlynn did not take any depositions on my case in the same six months. As far as I am aware, he never even submitted any written interrogatories or request to produce.
In my opinion he had charged too much and accomplished too little, so I chose to hire a new attorney.
My new attorney actively and efficiently pursued the case, took discovery, and the case was dismissed.
My new attorney advised me that if he had been representing me in the beginning of the case he would have immediately sought a dismissal of the case based on the defenses that were available and was surprised that such a motion was not filed.
My experience with Mr. McGlynn was upsetting. In my opinion his not efficiently pursuing these existing defenses added unnecessarily to the cost and was emotionally draining.
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19 Jun, 2014 by Mark
I have (unfortunately) had to hire a number of lawyers over the past couple decades. And I have to say that Dan has been the best. He goes above and beyond for his clients and is always fair at invoice time. I will recommend Dan to everyone that needs a good attorney.
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23 Jan, 2022 by Michelle
Just when all hope were gone I found Moshe. Accidentally, online, after I already sign with another lawyer I decided to move to Moshe just by speaking once with him. And he didn’t let me down. After over a year that amazon held all my money, he set things right and not just release my money but got my account back and running. Thank you!
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16 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
I have several issues with how my case was handled by the attorney. The biggest being the fact that he was repeatedly asked to request for attorney fees be included in our arbitration case and he told me that we did not need to do so which turned out not to be the case per the award letter.
The attorney allowed a time extension to the respondent without getting my approval (this was against my wishes). The attorney was pushy about allowing additional time to the respondent. The attorney recommended we settle for basically what I had already paid in legal costs. In addition to generally being last minute, unprepared, short, dismissive, poor at legal positioning, and poor at communicating. I gave the attorney notice of my intention to file a complaint since then he has not attempted to reach out to me. I would not recommend you use this attorney based on the service he provided.
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30 Sep, 2024 by Dara eskenazi
Angela has been our attorney for a while. Great estate planning advice.
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13 Apr, 2022 by Tom truppo
Excellent lawyer got me what I wanted and more.
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09 Mar, 2022 by אפיק כהן
05 Apr, 2023 by Brandon
I would highly reccomend her she’s very good at her job and cares about her clients and is very nice and gets the job done she will be my family’s attorney until she’s done she’s very good I was very happy
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16 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
Was very unhappy .she did not return phone calls or emails nor did much work on my case ended up starting over with another attorney and paying more money in which the case is still pending.
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30 Sep, 2024 by Dara eskenazi
Angela has been our attorney for a while. Great estate planning advice.
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13 Apr, 2022 by Tom truppo
Excellent lawyer got me what I wanted and more.
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09 Mar, 2022 by אפיק כהן
06 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Greg Stewart was hired for a personal injury case 2 years ago and he said oh we will get things done have not heard from him since June. He wont return calls and now I have NO Settlement! Your attorney is suppose to fight for you well he is a loser!
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14 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
Greg Stewart is an excellent attorney who fought hard for me and won a settlement that was greater than I expected. I highly recommend him.
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16 Aug, 2020 by Dwayne
John is an excellent attorney who had a bump in the road like we all do. He go in trouble because he went to the extreme for his client. He represented me in the 90's and he is representing me now and I cant think of anyone else protecting my interest. I highly recommend John Harte!! He is a GREAT Attorney and a damn fine man!
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05 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Prior to his disbarment he was my Divorce Lawyer. I was unaware of his legal issues and later found out that he was under investigation and was facing charges that he was later disciplined for in which I believe that he may have served prison time for. He did a horrific job as my lawyer. He was extremely arrogant and because of his legal advice, I am paying Alimony ($800 per month) to my Ex wife for life. She is also going to receive a large portion of my Military Retirement in a few months. Because of his lack of ability or ineptness in representing me, I will be paying over 30% of my retirement income to my ex wife. I believe that due to his own legal issues that he did not represent me as he should have.
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23 Jun, 2014 by Harold bibby
Randall W. Friebele has represented me both personally and professionally for nearly 26 years. I have found him to be an outstanding individual who is not only hard working and dedicated, but also honest, reliable and very passionate about producing the most favorable results for those he serves. Mr. Friebele has represented my transportation company in a variety of cases over the years, and through his representation and leadership, we have prevailed at the Circuit Court level, the Appellate level and in Federal Court. It is without hesitation that I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Friebele.
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09 Mar, 2013 by Lance
Mr. Friebele was the attorney we used for a real estate transaction. I wish we would have done more research prior to hiring Mr. Friebele. After leaving three voice messages over a week and a half period, along with two emails, we finally received an email in return. Unfortunately the tone of Mr. Friebele's response was unprofessional, condescending, and border line rude. Quite the surprise response from an "educated" man. If you are considering hiring Mr. Friebele I would think twice.
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30 Sep, 2024 by Takeyaj inc
I was looking for someone to handle a very sensitive matter, was disappointed no one ever called me back after leaving a detailed message. Very disappointing
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21 Aug, 2013 by Jim
Hired Shannon after divorce and poor service and results from prior attorney. She handled several issues related to first divorce, and was pleased with the process and results. 9 years later handled second divorce and was complete start to finish in under 90 days. Still use her as issues arise. Professional and great to work with, additionally her staff has always been positive and responsive.
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01 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Mrs. Johnson to represent me with my child custody case. She did nothing but destroy my case. She was clearly intimidated by the opposing lawyer. She did not submit facts and promised me the world when in fact all I received was a big fat bill for $25,000 after paying her $12,000 already. Then she will quit on you when she realizes she can’t do her job.
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10 Dec, 2015 by Emma
I went in for a consultation from Mes. Johnson and she told me she would not be able to represent me, due to scheduling, but went ahead and started helping me as much as she could on my case. She gave me some amazing advise and referred me to another lawyer. If you want someone who will work hard for you and be honest this is your lawyer.
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17 Jan, 2015 by James
Be very cautious when choosing an attorney: that "officer of the court" with whom one must be totally (self) assured will protect their 'better interests' as if it were the attorneys' own interests'. I only wish that a prior client of Mr. Quaid would have alerted me (via this review board).
We were charged fees for services not rendered: several (3) unsigned motions which were submitted to the clerks' office... but were not decided upon (by a Judge) due to "accidental" signature omission. I do have evidence/proof of my allegations. I have nothing good to say about my experience with this man.
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13 Mar, 2014 by Shelby
I was referred to Chuck by another attorney, who said he was one of the best and that he was known for his professionalism, results, and integrity. Chuck is an excellent attorney and knows every detail of the case that he is working on. He is never anything less than professional and fully prepared. He does not waist your time or your money. He is quick, concise, and to the point, but he is kind and caring at the same time - a very difficult balance to maintain. He always looks out for the best interest of his clients and is five steps ahead of me (and I am a worrier) and the opposition, so that says quite a bit.
Without attempt, he made the opposing counsel look like she was an unprepared child playing dress up in Mommy's clothes compared to him when we were forced to go to court against a large "high powered law firm" that my ex-husband paid EIGHT times as much money for and he got far less results in court than I did. My first ex later admitted he was embarrassed by the lack of professionalism the partner at his firm showed in comparison to Chuck - especially in court because we were so well prepared. In comparison to us, it literally looked like they had just shown up that morning without any preparation. The judge was even restraining himself from laughing under his breath at the differences because of the inadequacies Chuck so brightly brought to light. We both had five and a half months to prepare; however, it showed that Chuck had wisely used that time to work on the case so that we would not have any surprises, bumps, or bruises along the way. His courtroom presence was nothing less than stellar. I have been questioned many times, but no one can hold a candle to Chuck's rapid fire, on-your-toes method of questioning.
Unfortunately, I am a repeat customer, he doesn't offer a discount for multiple divorces, and I have sent over a half a dozen friends to him over the last several years for divorce and custody issues; however, none of us could be more pleased with the services that we received, so none of us can complain about anything except our ex's which is our own doing.
He worked with me for months on my second case as well, going through my case with the understanding, care, and compassion of a big brother. He always had my best interest at heart. We were given one curve ball after another by the opposing counsel and Chuck handled them all like the consummate professional that he is, giving me adequate time to recover before we settled (I had an injury from domestic abuse that was still being treated under my ex's insurance).
He is the type of person that completely restores your faith in the legal field and makes you speak up whenever someone tells a lawyer joke at a party. I am truly blessed to have found an honest, diligent attorney who is also personal and professional. You don't receive any less from his staff either. They made two horrible experiences as pleasant and easy as possible. I knew that with Chuck on the job, I did not have to worry about anything because he had everything I could possibly anticipate and more already under control. I just can not say enough good things about him.
I HIGHLY recommend Chuck without reservation and I have multiple times already. My only mistake is that I didn't call him sooner! I'm happily married to a wonderful man now. Chuck is a great person and a fabulous attorney. If you have any family law needs, he is the person to call.
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Financial Information:
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Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
