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17 Sep, 2021 by Dolores ayers
I am just beginning with Beth and she has proven to be the BEST lawyer out there...Beth tells you something and ACTUALLY DOES IT!!!!
She is a wonderful, super dedicated lawyer; that stands by her convictions! I am so blessed to have been given this opportunity for her to work with me/ for me. It's actually all being done for my sister!!!
I believe she was put in my path by a higher power!!
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19 Jun, 2021 by Robert weichert
Anthony Parlato may be one of the best attorneys on the east coast. Who ever said there is not an honest attorney was wrong. He helped me through a difficult situation at a more than reasonable cost. If you gave this guy one star please look at your side of the street. This guy is a 5 star attorney hands down.
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18 Feb, 2021 by Tamela minor
16 Apr, 2024 by Jared sharfman
I paid them to Greive my taxes. It was never done.
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12 Feb, 2024 by Nick
Absolutely horrible customer service. No one calls you back or answer any questions. Would give them zero stars if option was available
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02 May, 2021 by Lance williams
Can't say how good or bad they are but response from their online form and no answer when calling the listed number.
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31 May, 2024 by Toni boyer
Spoke on the phone...was matter of fact and we appreciate that, but felt dismissed and talked over like we didn't matter. Felt as if I was spoken down to...but my husband and I appreciate that he called us back. I'm sure overall he's a good lawyer.
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05 Feb, 2024 by Freddy sanchez
A friend was calling 4 an Attorney.
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21 Aug, 2023 by Mona mapes
04 Mar, 2024 by Crystal gassett
Very helpful
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08 Nov, 2023 by Alexis laree
25 Oct, 2023 by Chad
As far as debt collectors go, they've been reasonable and worked with me when I needed it.
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03 Jul, 2023 by Dan recktenwall
Very good lawyers!
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09 Jan, 2021 by Juliana vic
24 Sep, 2019 by Christa clifford
🙏 thank you
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16 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
Excellent representation. Mr. Yu help our family when we were being sued because of something that wasn't our fault. He got us out of the massy law suit. I wish him the best and I'd hire Mr. Yu again in the future.
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14 Jun, 2019 by Julie
I’ve got into accident with hit and run driver. This attorney spend countless hours to track the driver even though the driver was from out of the state. I’m thankful to mr. Yu that he took my case when no other attorney wanted to take my case. I will always hire him again.
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13 Jun, 2019 by Hee y.
My car accident was denied liability from other driver's insurance company. Attorney Yu took my case and reversed the outcome. I didn't have to do anything. I would definately hire him again.
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09 Jun, 2021 by Trey colangelo
I have worked with Sonnek & Goldblatt for almost 3 years. Initially, I needed help with some collection matters in a state our other lawyers were not licensed to practice in. Sonnek & Goldblatt's knowledgeable and professional staff, attentiveness, processes, procedures and results set them apart from other firms. Sonnek & Goldblatt now represent us in all our collection and business matters. Thank you for being great business partners!
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09 Jun, 2021 by Jeremy m
Extremely professional staff that was able to help me through a problem and helped me find the best and most effective solution. I would highly recommend.
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14 Jan, 2021 by Keri tweed
Can I give them a zero??? I was on the other end of their debt collection for fines from the city and they ILLEGALLY garnished my wages for a debt that was discharged in a bankruptcy. My attorney took care of it, but not without my first paycheck short and not being able to pay my car payment as was scheduled because I have to wait for the garnished wages to be returned.
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07 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
He did not represent me fairly or file motions that were required by the court and I was almost held responsible for his negligence. I would have been better with a public appointed attorney and most likely I would have received the better or at least same results. He is dishonest, lazy and tells you what you want to hear until you hire him.
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11 May, 2015 by Kyle
I hired Andrew For my traffic tickets and he got them all reduced or dismissed, he knew the judge well so I lucked out hiring a job with many connections in the court system. I knew right away when I had trouble in Scottsdale I needed to hire a guy with lots of friends and buddies always getting drunk and Duis in Scottsdale. Andrew had the experience getting half of ASU greek life oUT of their tickets. I knew he was the dirty lawyer I needed. Good price too. But when I needed him again couldn't get him on the phone again. Someone said he went to rehab, makes sense. But so sad a bright young man. So I guess he doesn't practice law anymore.
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12 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
I had hired this attorney on 10/2/14 for a traffic violation from four years ago. He has taken three payments and disappeared. No motion filed, no response, and phone disconnected.
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02 Jun, 2022 by Sharwood harwood
I have use Attorney Bridget Willhite for a couple of different things. When my Brother passed away, she was there to advise our family. She had previously helped me on a rental house I had. Now she is advising our family on my Mother's estate.
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04 Nov, 2021 by Girl from ky
02 Sep, 2019 by Judi davis
26 Mar, 2023 by Deathbat 20
23 Dec, 2021 by Alex jamison
29 Jan, 2019 by Aubree little
06 Feb, 2019 by Dick
My young daughter was mistreated at a local hospital and she asked for my help in locating an attorney to represent her in an alleged malpractice lawsuit again the hospital and its two surgeons. After a lot of searching, we opted to retain Mr. Borison who appeared to be a very competent attorney. He agreed to take my daughter's case, and she formally retained his services. He appeared to be very professional and compassionate about my daughter's mistreatment. After gathering the medical reports and other pertinent facts, he issued a professionally written demand letter to the hospital and doctors and told us that he would have to wait for their response. After several months of no activity, he called my daughter and told her that he did not realize that CA had a two year statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice action in the Superior Court. Further, he told her that because of not filing the action timely, that she would not be legally able to pursue further recourse against the hospital or the two surgeons. He offered no compensation or other relief to my daughter, other than to say he was sorry. I wrote Mr. Borison asking him to consider compensating her for his oversight. He never responded. We are consulting with other attorneys concerning other options now to get my daughter the compensation she so deserves for almost losing her life (according to her family doctor) at the hands of the hospital and doctors. Not understanding the statute of limitations appears to be a serious oversight. I am a licensed (by the United States Treasury) enrolled agent representing clients before tax agencies nationally and internationally. Being intimately familiar with statutes of limitation are an integral aspect of my profession. It was reasonable for my daughter and I to expect the same of Mr. Borison. Unfortunately, we were wrong in believing this. My daughter and I have spoken with other attorneys who have confirmed the statute of limitations, and affirmed that my daughter has no legal grounds to pursue recourse against the hospital or the doctors.
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05 Nov, 2010 by Alphonso
I have worked with a number of Lawyers over the years as a Corporate Executive. I was absolutely amazed by Mr.Borisons’ compassion and professionalism. He’s been extremely responsive to our legal matter and has gone beyond the call of duty. We feel like we found a diamond in ruff, he is a winner and highly competent. I look forward to the resolution of our case.
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26 Jun, 2021 by Om
Andrew Glaab is polite, knowledgeable, good communication, acts fast unless it is matter of distribution of the funds. In my case it took over one month (after the money was cleared by the Cohn& Dussi's bank and check in my name was issued), numerous calls and emails before I received the settlement funds. The explanations were: accounting department is busy, the check in the mail, it will take up to five days to receive the mail, large overhead, I should have received the check already, etc. Few hundred of accrued interest were not paid and the invoice was altered accordingly. I wonder if he had any control over it and if Cohn&Dussi's "creative" accounting was ever reported. My case was handled by a junior associate, and I wish Andrew Glaab was more involved because at some point I was worried that approach of a less experienced associate would lead to countersuit. Luckily, it didn't. Andrew Glaab claims he can't afford to be fair to own clients because of large overhead. My case was addressed and settled in timely manner and I eventually received the settlement funds sans interest
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17 Feb, 2016 by Brian jerome
I strongly endorse Attorney Andrew Glaab. He provided intelligent, dedicated advocacy to the matters he handled for me. Andrew is astute and insightful, and gives careful consideration to client needs. He is dependable and responsible. I'm pleased to to rate Attorney Glaab as a 5-star lawyer.
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22 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
My landlord was trying to impose rather harsh lease termination conditions on me during the Covid crisis, when I needed to leave the area, had no intention to extend my contract and was trying to find ways out of a complicated and stressful situation. Mr. Patish was very knowledgable about the requirements of the law, and presented the legal side of the issue in great detail, pointing to the appropriate sources and links. He walked me through this difficult situation with advice that was really instrumental for finding a solution acceptable to the landlord. He did this with minimal resources that I was able to allocate for legal advice, including providing complementary feedback, following up with the issue, and making sure that I was on the right track. He has really broken my stereotypes about lawyers with his human and fair-minded approach!
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13 Jul, 2016 by Tim
Mr. Patish agreed to represent me in a landlord - tenant dispute. I was seeking damages for a failure to maintain a habitable premises. The facts and evidence were all in my favor and Mr. Patish agreed to represent me at a reasonable price.
The property owner had been cited by city inspectors more than once and failed to fully comply with the citations in a timely manner. Within the first few minutes of the trial, the defendants counsel stated that if judgement was in my favor, they would appeal the case. The judge wished me good luck and said he had no choice but to send the matter to a higher court.
Immediatley after the trial, Mr. Patish, my wife and I went to lunch, (on us of course) during which he explained that it would cost a minimum of $5,000. more for him to represent me in the next phase. His advice was to go to court without him. Seriously! He calmly explained that the judge would listen to the facts, that I did not need a lawyer since I was so familiar with the case, had audio recordings, video, photographs and violation notices that had been served on the property owner.
Nothing went according to Mr. Patish's advice. The judge informed me that he had read the lease and asked me to present my case. The star whitness was one of the three city inspectors that had visited the property on numerous occasions and filed the code violations. This inspector testified that he could not remember the facts, didn't bring his paperwork to court and had lost the video evidence I had given to him.
The judge, contrary to what Mr. Patish had advised me, would not let me offer any testimony. He would not listen to the audio recordings nor view the videos. There was no choice except to stop presenting evidence. At this point the defendant's attorney made a statement that there was no lease entered into evidence, (despite the judge having stated that he had the lease in his hands and had read it) therefore there was no obligation for the property owner to present his case.
He asked for dismissal and that's exactly what happened. I couldn't even get my security deposit refunded even though the property was flawlessly spotless, freshly painted and in much better condition than when I took possession. This added insult to injury, costing me another $1,450.00!
All of this is relevant to my review of this lawyer because he told me what I should do. He insisted that the judge would listen to the evidence. He accepted my money for the first trial, then abandoned the case. He left us with nothing but very bad worthless "advice". This was how two years of stress ended.
Here is my advice for anyone looking for a lawyer in the Norfolk or Virginia Beach area. Pay whatever it costs to hire an attorney that won't abandon you while telling you that you can represent yourself. That is pure rubbish. The lesson I learned? Looking for a reasonably priced lawyer is comparable to shopping for a discount brain surgeon.
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09 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. McCreight did a great job developing my will and trust. He was knowledgeable and seemed very diligent about the specifications I had for my trust and will despite the fact that my estate isn't very large. I think he was very patient with me and he explained everything to me. Would recommend.
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13 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
Mr. McCreight was not knowledgeable of estate law, and had no business attempting to handle my father's estate. He was not diligent. He was not responsive. His mistakes ended up delaying the processing of my father's estate by several months--contributing significant cost to his estate.
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18 Aug, 2024 by Brittany h
17 Aug, 2024 by Quayla bishop
They definitely show a clear sense of favoritism and underpay you. They had no clear reason to fire me less than a month being there and barely even trained me but expected me to learn everything. They have no clear structure or proper management there. Definitely do not recommend them
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13 Aug, 2024 by Robin wright
Hampton Roads… this is long overdue and I do apologize, but I do want to say back in 2008, my husband and I, we were in a terrible car accident, on Highway 58 in Virginia, my husband was driving a red car came out in front of us and hasn’t swerve from hitting the right vehicle. The vehicle never stopped and attract. The trailer had hit us a long story short my husband was in a coma. He was air VAC to Sentera hospital and off, and I was also hospitalized for three days. I have no idea how we would’ve gotten out of the situation without the help of George Albiston, Brannon& Gilbert and team! This organization really truly got us back on track help my husband through this ordeal, it also helped me to get my life back on track. Mr.Albiston and his team was a godsend! They help me regain to get my life back. I had to trust him. I had to have confidence in myself. And I also had to realize that this man knew what he was talking about. I realize also picking this team was the best decision for my husband, and myself, Mr. Albiston and, his team, was very precise and very knowledgeable, he won our case in court! We were very blessed that he was our attorney and he helped us win our case, Sandra, was very polite, very helpful and very knowledgeable, whenever you are in need for an an attorney or a lawyer, please do not hesitate to call his office, The team is very family oriented! And the true compassion is really there within the firm! We will not hesitate to call if wherever ever in need again, thank you for listening and thank you for reading our review. This is coming from the heart, very professional team, this is the team that you really want to pick if you want to win! Robin and Willie Wright, Newport news Virginia
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18 Aug, 2024 by Brittany h
17 Aug, 2024 by Quayla bishop
They definitely show a clear sense of favoritism and underpay you. They had no clear reason to fire me less than a month being there and barely even trained me but expected me to learn everything. They have no clear structure or proper management there. Definitely do not recommend them
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13 Aug, 2024 by Robin wright
Hampton Roads… this is long overdue and I do apologize, but I do want to say back in 2008, my husband and I, we were in a terrible car accident, on Highway 58 in Virginia, my husband was driving a red car came out in front of us and hasn’t swerve from hitting the right vehicle. The vehicle never stopped and attract. The trailer had hit us a long story short my husband was in a coma. He was air VAC to Sentera hospital and off, and I was also hospitalized for three days. I have no idea how we would’ve gotten out of the situation without the help of George Albiston, Brannon& Gilbert and team! This organization really truly got us back on track help my husband through this ordeal, it also helped me to get my life back on track. Mr.Albiston and his team was a godsend! They help me regain to get my life back. I had to trust him. I had to have confidence in myself. And I also had to realize that this man knew what he was talking about. I realize also picking this team was the best decision for my husband, and myself, Mr. Albiston and, his team, was very precise and very knowledgeable, he won our case in court! We were very blessed that he was our attorney and he helped us win our case, Sandra, was very polite, very helpful and very knowledgeable, whenever you are in need for an an attorney or a lawyer, please do not hesitate to call his office, The team is very family oriented! And the true compassion is really there within the firm! We will not hesitate to call if wherever ever in need again, thank you for listening and thank you for reading our review. This is coming from the heart, very professional team, this is the team that you really want to pick if you want to win! Robin and Willie Wright, Newport news Virginia
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
Great people
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
Great people
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26 Aug, 2024 by Dymond hall
Horrible just horrible!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Stephanie a
TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Brandy schaffer
Trash firm can’t be trusted!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Dymond hall
Horrible just horrible!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Stephanie a
TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Brandy schaffer
Trash firm can’t be trusted!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Dymond hall
Horrible just horrible!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Stephanie a
TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Brandy schaffer
Trash firm can’t be trusted!
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09 Jul, 2024 by Martha zambrano
30 Apr, 2024 by Gene f
Just got off the phone. May be a scam. They came recommended from 3 law firms & the person who picked up was rude and said she couldn't help. Suspicious......
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21 Feb, 2024 by Ch lin
You guys need to get it together if your going to offer a service as delicate as immigration services. We come to you not begging but trusting that you have our best interest at heart and that you at least care. I will not let Anyone push me around just because you claim to offer Help. Get a better person to answer your phone calls an not place people on hold for 10 plus minutes. I don’t not recommend y’all to anyone.
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24 May, 2024 by Paula johnson
I had an amazing experience with Affordable Legal. The team made my chapter 7 filing a very smooth process! Great service and great price only $598.00 Don’t hesitate give them a call and get your fresh start.
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23 May, 2024 by Erica hardaway825
Sue has worked on a few cases of mine over the years and she's the best! Always professional, makes sure I understand everything, she's extremely patient, caring and kind!
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08 Mar, 2021 by Jasmine brown
They don’t respond they are terrible it’s truly sad they are out here making your life harder and not easier. I’ve been calling and emailing nonstop since November no call back no email. NOTHING. They moved the office and didn’t even tell me I had to call the trustee to get an address on them. I’m literally sitting here crying because I’m tired of being on the bus with my 3 small children! They won’t return anything to help me get a car or anything! At this point I’m about to report them to EVERYONE I can until I’m done dealing with these low down lying unprofessional people! They played with the right one😃
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24 May, 2024 by Paula johnson
I had an amazing experience with Affordable Legal. The team made my chapter 7 filing a very smooth process! Great service and great price only $598.00 Don’t hesitate give them a call and get your fresh start.
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23 May, 2024 by Erica hardaway825
Sue has worked on a few cases of mine over the years and she's the best! Always professional, makes sure I understand everything, she's extremely patient, caring and kind!
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08 Mar, 2021 by Jasmine brown
They don’t respond they are terrible it’s truly sad they are out here making your life harder and not easier. I’ve been calling and emailing nonstop since November no call back no email. NOTHING. They moved the office and didn’t even tell me I had to call the trustee to get an address on them. I’m literally sitting here crying because I’m tired of being on the bus with my 3 small children! They won’t return anything to help me get a car or anything! At this point I’m about to report them to EVERYONE I can until I’m done dealing with these low down lying unprofessional people! They played with the right one😃
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24 May, 2024 by Paula johnson
I had an amazing experience with Affordable Legal. The team made my chapter 7 filing a very smooth process! Great service and great price only $598.00 Don’t hesitate give them a call and get your fresh start.
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23 May, 2024 by Erica hardaway825
Sue has worked on a few cases of mine over the years and she's the best! Always professional, makes sure I understand everything, she's extremely patient, caring and kind!
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08 Mar, 2021 by Jasmine brown
They don’t respond they are terrible it’s truly sad they are out here making your life harder and not easier. I’ve been calling and emailing nonstop since November no call back no email. NOTHING. They moved the office and didn’t even tell me I had to call the trustee to get an address on them. I’m literally sitting here crying because I’m tired of being on the bus with my 3 small children! They won’t return anything to help me get a car or anything! At this point I’m about to report them to EVERYONE I can until I’m done dealing with these low down lying unprofessional people! They played with the right one😃
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16 Sep, 2024 by S a
This firm is absolutely incompetent, in particular Mark Swan who has made multiple excuses as to why the work we hired him to do a year ago hasn't been completed. I would strongly recommend anyone considering hiring this firm to look elsewhere.
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09 May, 2024 by Migillicuty max
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10 Apr, 2024 by Rob miller
This law firm was hired to reach out to me for mistakes they made during etc filings as my accountant sent them instructions on what the company needed to to to fix the situation all they keep doing is sending me nasty e mails as the company the filed etc for me did it wrong and will not fix what they had done they are demanding payment for wrong doing . Seems they do not see where there clients are in the wrong and need to fix the situation I have asked for all files they had and still not gotten them and no one has even tried to fixed what was filed wrong
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22 Jan, 2023 by Stephanie carman
02 Mar, 2022 by James barnaba
Great real estate transaction. Well written contract and execution.
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09 Feb, 2022 by Patrick wolf
Good and helpful
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11 Dec, 2023 by Terry allbritton
13 Oct, 2023 by Latonya grant
Very money hungry ambulance and anything they think they can get money from. No a positive place all the lawyers are crooks and management staff. Never thinking about the people who are paid the least. So clickish it is pathetic. Education is not a good thing for them who are still in the 1960. This company makes a bad name for Birmingham
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10 Mar, 2022 by Blair dailey lane
A place that you NEVER want to work for. May God have mercy upon your soul. Run while you can.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Bettyann ross
I called the office and gave all my information to Veronica. She put me on hold to speak to Terry. She scheduled an appointment for me with a $200 consultation fee. I met with Terry for 10 minutes during which he informed me there was nothing I could do. I can't imagine why they wouldn't have told me that on the phone considering I told him the same thing I told the receptionist. I thought that was really a jerk move.
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11 Jul, 2024 by Jim hennes
We had a difficult case but due to Indiana absence of protection for consumers dealing with unlicensed people, shoddy work, our case could not be advanced. Strom, our attorney was straightforward and informative.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Derek epps
Modesitt Law firm does a fantastic job and always a pleasure working with them.
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23 Feb, 2020 by Holly krupke
16 Nov, 2019 by M james bunnell
Would definitely recommend.
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What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
Ensure the lawyer has relevant experience in the specific area of law pertaining to your case. -
How do you charge for your services, and what are the estimated costs?
Understand the fee structure, including hourly rates, flat fees, retainer fees, and any additional expenses. -
What potential outcomes can I expect from my case?
While no lawyer can guarantee results, they can provide an assessment of possible scenarios based on their experience. -
What is your approach to handling cases like mine?
Learn about their strategy, whether they prefer negotiation, mediation, or litigation. -
Who will be working on my case?
Find out if the lawyer will handle your case personally or delegate tasks to other attorneys or paralegals. -
How will you communicate with me throughout the process?
Establish expectations for updates, preferred communication methods, and response times. -
What is the likely timeline for resolving my case?
Get an estimate of how long the process may take from start to finish. -
Do you have references from past clients?
Testimonials or references can provide insight into the lawyer's professionalism and effectiveness. -
What are the strengths and weaknesses of my case?
Understanding potential challenges helps you prepare and sets realistic expectations. -
Are there alternative ways to solve my legal problem?
Discuss options like mediation, arbitration, or settlement to resolve the issue efficiently.
How to Check the Credibility of a Lawyer
Before hiring a lawyer, it's crucial to verify their credibility and ensure they're qualified to handle your case:
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Verify Their License:
Check with your state's bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing. -
Experience and Specialization:
Ensure the lawyer specializes in the area of law relevant to your case. -
Disciplinary Record:
Look up any history of disciplinary actions or complaints through the state bar association. -
Client Reviews and Testimonials:
Read reviews on legal directories like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to gauge client satisfaction. -
Professional Memberships:
Membership in professional organizations or specialty bar associations can indicate a commitment to their field. -
Awards and Recognitions:
Honors from reputable organizations reflect expertise and a positive reputation. -
Consultation Assessment:
Use the initial consultation to evaluate their communication skills, responsiveness, and willingness to address your concerns. -
Ask for References:
A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your initial meeting with a lawyer, come prepared with:
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Relevant Documents:
Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence. -
Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
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.
