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28 Mar, 2016 by Myles minns
There is only one attorney I could say this honestly , Stan is a fighter, pit bull dog in court for his clients. He is caring, honest and trustworthy. I would never use another attorney regardin real estate . If you want to win you hire Stan . Stan thank you over and over again for protecting myself and my family
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21 Oct, 2013 by Lynn
Very devoted to my case, easy to talk to when I didn't understand the law language and didn't over charge me.
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13 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Bennett is an excellent attorney, possessing unmatched negotiation and written skills. He develops brilliant case strategies which result in positive results. He is courteous and understanding.
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12 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Great lawyer, very trustworthy, informed me on everything that was going on in our case two thumbs up for Robert Ethan Bennett.
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04 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Dot was very very knowledgeable and helpful in helping us get through the Immigration maze. She had great contacts that helped when we had problems. Our process was fraught with Immigration mistakes (on gov't side) and took more than twice as long as it should have. Dot was there with us all the way and helped to overcome the roadblocks when they occurred. I would highly recommend her if you need an Immigration attorney.
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02 May, 2014 by Anonymous
She had filed my H1B and GC and all the communication on time and she is up to date on immigration matters and on top of the false notifications sent by INS and keep informed not to worry. Very proffesional. I recommend Basmaji for any immigration issues.
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16 Feb, 2016 by John
HIgh quality counsel. Very efficient> Timely responses. Saved a huge amount of time and money for me. I cannot imagine a more competent and ethical lawyer.
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11 Feb, 2016 by Michael
Ricard order eas excellent to work .smart and courteous.
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19 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
Ms Woodwark answered my questions in a timely and efficient manner on a legal matter that I need solid advice on. Very personable and knowledgable.
Highly recommend her.
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01 Oct, 2015 by Rob
My mom was in assisted living, and needed to have a new Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directive. The existing ones were over 10 years old, and given her dementia, I had to legally be able to handle my mom's affairs. I initially had trouble finding an attorney who would do this, but after Lorraine and I met through LinkedIn, she agreed to do the Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directive. She did both the long and short form Powers of Attorney, to make sure my mom and I would be well covered for any situation. Her fee was extremely reasonable, considering the time she spent preparing all of the documents, and the travel time for the round trip to and from the assisted living facility, which was 60 miles each way. Lorraine treated my mom like her own mother during the time spent signing the documents at the assisted living facility. Her patience and kindness towards my mom was heart warming to say the least. I had occasions where either the long or short form Power of Attorney had to be submitted to the insurance company or to the bank on my mom's behalf, and there were never any issues. Lorraine was fantastic in every way, and I very highly recommend her to anyone.
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15 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
Dave helped me after my injury on the job. I didn't know where to turn, and I'm thankful I found him. He went the extra mile for me and I got an excellent settlement. He knows his stuff and not only works hard on your case, but takes the extra time to help you feel better, too!
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19 Jan, 2016 by Elizabeth
Atty. Moore mediated my divorce back in 2008. He helped me again in 2013 with a motor vehicle case, where I had a broken knee cap and he got me everything that was I was due. We worked so well together that he hired me as his assistant.
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27 Dec, 2016 by Rich
David went out of his way to settle my divorce as fast as possible and did everything he could to keep my financial obligations to a minimum. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal advise or council in a divorce case.
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27 Dec, 2016 by Jean
David effectively represented my needs to resolve faulty repair work done on my house. David was also very diligent representing my daughter during her divorce proceedings. He was very knowledgeable and quick to follow up with all parties involved.
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10 Sep, 2013 by Mandy
Brooke has the gift of making extremely difficult situations somehow feel a little easier. It's evident that she genuinely cares about our community and wants to help shape happier households. I never felt rushed or overwhelmed by the legal aspects of divorce during our mediation. Mediation during divorce is an art; Brevard is fortunate that Brooke chooses to share her competent compassion in her practice.
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15 Aug, 2011 by Ralph
Brooke did a fantastic job mediating our divorce. However, if you are considering divorce mediation, remember, it takes three.
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08 Oct, 2017 by Bruce
Job, has worked with me on several issues, all with positive outcomes, due to his strategic approaches. I am very pleased with his style, of understanding the issues, and providing alternative approaches. I highly recommend Mr. Seese.
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28 Nov, 2015 by Brian
We needed an attorney in Denver with experience related to construction disputes and CO mechanic's liens. Job handled most of the details of our case in collaboration with his partner. Their advice was timely and on target. We did not have to "explain" our business to Job and they knew the intricacies of the Denver market and its players. I highly recommend Mr. Seese.
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29 Mar, 2012 by Kelly
Mr. Jimerson has handled collection files as well as other matters involving liens with several companies that I have managed. The use of Mr. Jimerson and his team have proved to be a great asset for increased payments that otherwise would have never been collected.
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09 Jun, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Jimerson and his support staff did a great job with with a rather complex case. He and his staff kept me informed throughout the entire affair and helped me understand the nuances of issue.
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23 Mar, 2021 by Julio
I had hired Tom 5 yrs ago to arrange a parental visitation schedule order which was simple , he went out of his way to drive for my case which was held in kankakee IL ( it was very difficult to try to find an attorney who would venture out so far for my cause ) . Fast forward to 2020-2021 I had sought his services yet again for a contempt of court violation / parental time witheld by primary custodial parent . We are still on an ongoing fight for this but his drive to come through to the end for me is one I cannot thank enough . He is a blessing in respect to the hard work he puts in to work all the kinks and issues that may arise from learned experience and applies that with his assertive tone when presenting and compassion to his clients .
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29 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Bernikowicz was very nice and pleasant. He was also one of the most reasonable lawyers that I found during a difficult time. He always returned my calls and answered any questions that I may have had at that time. He worked on my divorce case, and I highly recommend him.
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09 Jun, 2019 by Carole
Excellent attorney ,talented writer, responds quickly.
Quite protective of me beyond her scope .
Very good adviser.
Really pleased .
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01 Apr, 2013 by Irma
She will go the extra mile for her clients, she did it for me.
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07 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
After making several calls to interview an attorney, Michael was the only one that personally returned the call - within an hour. He was compassionate, efficient and extremely knowledgeable. We were well prepared for the mediation, which went smoothly and without any issues. Going through a divorce is difficult, but I felt secure knowing that Michael had everything under control.
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28 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
Mike took on my case just a few weeks before trial after a bad experience with prior counsel. He was an excellent and even compassionate lawyer who guided me through a complex case. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
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12 Aug, 2016 by Mike and bea
Lara has handled our business transactions for years and we are very happy with her services. she is professional, and provides excellent legal services. she is reasonable with her fees. we highly recommend her for all legal needs. she is always there whenever we need her.
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02 Oct, 2012 by Anonymous
I contacted this law firm in Corona and received very good information on a criminal defense matter. They were very professional and i did not get the run around. Its soo hard to get hold of a trust worthy lawyer these days, but they made me feel really comfortable and took the time to listen to my issues and helped me resolve it
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20 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Linda assisted us with a landlord/tenant lawsuit. Linda was very trustworthy, knowledgeable and responsive. Assertive, professional. We feel we definitely got our moneys worth and would definitely recommend her.
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03 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Linda Frieder was extremely supportive of my interests from the first day until the case was settled. She is very knowledgable of the law. There never were situations or developments that she wasn't prepared for. She handled every matter with the utmost professionalism. Her response time was very impressive, always returning my phone calls in a timely manner. I would recommend her to anyone looking for legal representation. Her fees are reasonable and her results are impressive. Overall I would say that I am 100% happy with her as my attorney!!
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04 Nov, 2019 by Darren
Alan is excellent. From my first consult with him in a franchisee suit, I knew I was in good hands. He had a thorough and deep understanding of the law, and he had excellent insight into my particular case. He was able to help me understand my options and, as such, I was able to avoid litigation. It was a huge win for me and my company. His attention to detail was second to none.
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13 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Poliner has represented me in some matters over the last 13 years with a great deal of success. His thorough understanding of the law combined with his attention to detail and complete preparation has brought me the results I want from my attorney. I highly recommend Mr. Poliner.
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22 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Attorney Scotti is always very responsive to my company's needs. He makes himself available whenever we need him, and is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is very knowledgeable about AIA contracts and was very helpful in making changes to fit our needs.
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02 Apr, 2008 by Anonymous
Excellent Guidance and communication
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28 Sep, 2015 by Destiny
My family was in a car accident last Summer. My husband, my son, and I were injured. Nothing major that required hospitalization or surgery, but enough to cause significant pain. Because the damage to our vehicle was minor,we had a hard time finding an attorney to help. We were hit by an uninsured motorist, and Oregon's PIP laws were difficult for us to manage. He took our seemingly small case, and allowed us to get the treatment we needed. I will forever be grateful for the time he took for us, and how successful he was in settling despite insurance issues.
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05 Jul, 2015 by Ann marie
Eric & staff spent the necessary time explaining my options, these law suits take time & money. If I hadn't had them working on my behalf, I'd have never understood how complicated a process it is for a laymen.
They filed all the paper work, they handled everything timely & educated me along the way. Eric spent the firms money on operating costs. I kept a log of all my out of pocket expenses & tallied all medical costs which, thanks to Eric & his staff, was reimbursed when we 'settled'.
Eric Tait is a family man who values his clients. He listens, reacts with expert knowledge in his field of expertise. More importantly, I trust him to be fair. My outcome was as good as we could have hoped for.
Personal injuries from an accident are emotional, painful, & never have a simple recovery or solution.
My only regret is that I didn't see him sooner!
Considering trying to go through the process alone would have been an absolute impossibility, especially with the 'other' insurance company calling & wanting you to 'settle' ; even before a proper diagnosis from an orthopedic specialist. Beware injured one, don't fall into the snare of the 'other' insurance company, they are a wolf in disguise!
My injury was complex. My shoulder was severely injured. It took three opinions before I found the surgeon who could help me, (who only worked on shoulders.). There is a time-line from the date of your injury...
So DON'T WAIT to have a specialist like Eric Tait help you with your health issues and your quality of life.
He was amazing to work with, once we established his role, I then understood Mine. Knowledge is power & knowing how the system of personal injury works was a blessing to me. There were many times during my recovery that had I not understood the process, I would have not gotten the proper care I deserved.
Good luck* to you.
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16 Apr, 2019 by Lynn
Catherin was assigned to our defense through our insurance carrier.
I was so happy and satisfied to work with Catherin! I just hope we get to work together again! Lawyers are extremely busy and it's often hard to communication or get a status update for instance. With Catherin, she kept us apprised and in the loop at all times, I never had to ask her, "What's going on with the case?" as I always knew because of her diligent, hands on involvement. She answered every email super promptly (another thing you don't find often). Besides her excellent "bedside manner", she's very skilled, very intelligent, a great and capable lawyer. I hope you get the pleasure of working with her.
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04 Feb, 2016 by Daniel whitworth
I have known Cathrin for almost 25 years and can attest that she is an honest and compassionate attorney that fights for her client's rights. I have consulted on cases with her and had cases against her. She does an excellent job. She is smart and her legal arguments are exceptional. Cathrin can help you in a difficult time and I highly recommend her.
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10 Jul, 2015 by Eddy
I was looking for an attorney and ended up with a friend. Grace is a straight forward no bull attorney, she is highly skilled at what she does. Everything she said up front happened just like she said, she exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend her to any of my friends. She’s the real deal and if I ever need help I have her number in my phone, she is who I would call.
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07 Jul, 2015 by Harry
No. Grace has always listened to understand the objectives to be achieved, researched options, offered alternatives, recommended a course of action, and achieved the objectives for me. She is thorough and gives the extra effort. Respectful, engaging, yet tough minded. She has recommended specializing attorneys when an assignment is outside her wheel house. She has handled my business and personal matters with grace, no pun intended, competency, and effective follow through. She has saved my business significant dollars with her approaches and negotiated effectual contracts.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Ken
Jim was my fourth matrimonial attorney and after firing my first three, I was just fed up with the "system" and mediocrity. I felt that I would never find someone to care about my situation as much as I cared. Jim proved me wrong. Jim Caruso is a sincere, caring legal professional that vests himself in his clients situation. He is pragmatic in his approach and offers realistic goals and outcomes. What Jim provides his clients is not only exceptional service, but he is thorough, creative and passionate about his clients success.
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28 Sep, 2015 by Kelly
For those of you who are looking for an attorney to provide you with top notch, unwavering representation, I would highly recommend James Caruso. Jim served as my matrimonial attorney for the past year through multiple supreme court appearances. He was 100% prepared with the facts on my case through every appearance in great detail which gave me the confidence that I needed to get through my difficult divorce which involved the custody of my children.
Jim spent the time to dive deep into the facts of my case, leaving no stones unturned in order to give me the best representation possible. Jim was also very honest and factual with the hours my case would require. He prepared me to go into my case with realistic expectations and encouraged me to work through the small things with my spouse on my own, which enabled me to save the billable attorney hours for what mattered most to me in my case. He always kept me focused on what truly mattered.
His personal coaching on how to get through the tough part of divorce was acceptional. He considered every possible scenario in order to give me the best representation and outcome possible. I thank Jim for the outcome of my divorce. He was a true partner in my case.
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05 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Malina knows the law inside and out. When she advised me on a complex matter, I knew moving forward that I could be confident that all angles had been explored. She listens very carefully, explains things fully, and sticks to promised timelines. I would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with personnel or labor issues.
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05 Dec, 2014 by Daniel
The school district engaged Malina Piontek to investigate a very serious and sensitive case for the school district. The professionalism and attention to detail devoted to the completion of this task was exemplary. The final report to the school board evidenced a superior understanding of school law and finesse in addressing an extremely confidential matter. In summary, the quality of the work and effort dedicated to this project was impressive and much appreciated by the school district. I consider Ms. Piontek one of the finest legal counsels I have worked with and would not hesitate to recommend her without reservation.
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05 Aug, 2016 by John
I hired Daniel to help with a case involving a moving company who damaged my property and then avoided contact with me. Daniel was very proactive about doing what he could to solve the situation quickly and proactively.
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13 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
I am still working with Mr Fabbri in the case against a nursing home, and I couldn't not at this point be more pleased with his performance of moving forward TO bring justice to what happened to my mother (who lost her life) as the end result of being a resident in a nursing home facility. Those folk at that nursing home did not care about my mother; and has proven historically not to care about any resident that is entrusted to care for those who can not care for themselves. I am so impressed with Mr Fabbri because he shows that he does not let any grass grow under his feet. By that I mean, he works diligently to prepare the case in a timely manner and exudes passion for his job as a Lawyer. Even though the case is still in progress, I am confident that I will soon hear Mr Fabbri say that the case has been won and my mother will be vindicated (at least I, her daughter, who is left behind to just hold on to the precious memories of her will be).
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09 Sep, 2015 by Phan
Our start-up contacted Clint when we began negotiating a client contract with Georgetown University School of Medicine. Clint took the time to understand our business and explained complicated legal issues in a way that made business sense, especially around contract strategy and intellectual property issues.
I'm eager to work with him on future projects, and I'd wholeheartedly recommend him to my colleagues.
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02 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Clint came recommended to our organization. As hoped, his responses were timely, his feedback was very clear but he was careful to indicate the pros and cons of each option available to us, and he was very personable. We would seek his advice again and recommend that others do so!
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20 Apr, 2017 by Bary
Dave has always done right by me and always looked out for my best interests, He isn't one of those Attorneys that sets back and watches your bill climb without getting results, If Dave thinks you are throwing good money at bad he will look you in your eye and tell you. I used Dave for a divorce and also to draw up some contracts years later. I will absolutely go to Dave for anything I need in the future.
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18 Apr, 2017 by Tammy
Dave is an excellent business lawyer. He helped me with my employee contracts, non-competition agreements, sign zoning, signing ordinates, my will and lease negotiations and drafting. He is efficient, understands exactly what I wanted.
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27 Jun, 2013 by Jay
My wife and I hired Mr. Smits to sue a contractor who negligently remodeled our home. Mr. Smits was thorough and aggressive in his representation of us. He investigated the contractor and learned the contractor was unlicensed, and based on his investigation, Mr. Smits pursued the contractor for fraud. Mr. Smits obtained a judgement against the contractor for every penny we sought and punitive damages as well. Mr. Smits is an excellent attorney and we have recommended him to our business associates and friends.
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01 Jan, 2011 by Anonymous
Mr. Smits has exceeded my expectations, He has made sure to meet my needs as a client. I am very glad to have him handling my case.
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19 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
JASON GETTINGER WAS THE BEST AT GETTING THE JOB DONE. HE MADE HIS POINT AS WELL AS MINE CLEAR TO THE JUDGE AND JURY. HE IS THE BEST ATTORNEY! 100% RECOMMEND!!!!!
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01 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Jason represented me in a difficult custody case and he has a lot of knowledge in family law. He is very fair. I recommend this Attorney.
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22 Jul, 2013 by Dave
I have used Mr. Caputo in many of my business and real estate matters. He is very knowledgeable in all situations that I have presented him with and handles them quite quickly. Mr. Caputo is always reachable in a timely manner (this is very important to me). I would recommend him to anyone looking for a "Professional, Honest and Up Front" attorney.
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13 Jun, 2013 by Anthony
I have worked with Tony on various real estate transactions and always appreciate his professionalism. He is "to the point", which is a trait I believe all clients appreciate. There is never a grey area with Tony. He is a deal maker, and in all of our transactions he has found a way to bring the deal to the closing table. If you are seeking a professional, who is knowledgeable, and will tell you the truth upfront, I highly recommend Tony Caputo and his firm.
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19 Mar, 2014 by Patrick norris
I have a very active litigation practice. When the occasion arises for mediation, Allen is at the top of my list as a choice for mediator. He simply gets the job done without a fuss and without first bringing you a lunch menu. He gets to the heart of the case and gets to the point with both sides. He is equal, fair and honest. I use him regularly and would encourage other litigators to do the same.
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19 Mar, 2014 by Mark petro
Allen is an excellent mediator and attorney! Having vast experience in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in his legal practice he has a unique perspective in helping the parties in a mediation see both the positives and negatives in evaluating their case for settlement. He has an extremely high success rate in assisting the parties in reaching resolution at mediation. I strongly recommend him as a mediator and attorney.
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27 Jun, 2023 by Michael rubbelke
Jonathan J. Fischer was hard for my to understand what’s he is talking but again he is a very hard working attorney and really knows his stuff. I would definitely recommend him. Jonathan J. Fischer has a lot of skills and very hard worker.
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03 May, 2017 by Kristine
Jonathon work ethic was surreal. He began diligently working on my case as soon as I gave him the details of my case and throughout the process kept me informed of any updates. He was professional, personable and I didn’t feel like just another case number but a person who was injured. I would 100% recommend his services to my family and friends.
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