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28 Nov, 2018 by Alyson
Ms. Heim helped us through an extremely difficult financial case that resulted in a successful settlement. Her meticulous attention to the financial details went well beyond our expectations. She is a dynamic, confident and tenacious presenter. She was easy to work with and provided facts in a manner that was easy to understand for the layman.
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26 Dec, 2011 by Cichter
Maggie was part of a team of lawyers who represented a group of well-known VC firms in a legal malpractice case in which I acted as Special Master. Although the plaintiff's team was opposed by much larger firms, Maggie and her group were always well-prepared and always performed remarkably well. I was particularly impressed by the level of thought, preparation and skill Maggie and her whole team brought to the case.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Martha childs
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03 Jun, 2016 by Dar
We hired Gregory to assist us with a disgruntled employee issue who was relieved of their position within our company. Gregory was awesome to work with, he was extremely professional, timely, accurate and knew just how to best handle our situation. He also helped us with another minor issue we needed legal assistance with and once he took over he had the problem resolved in record time! I would highly recommend Gregory to anyone who needs help understanding workplace labor laws or needs his expert legal representation, he is excellent at what he does and the best of all he is truly a nice and pleasant person to work with.
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05 Sep, 2017 by Beau
Sean is nimble, knowledgable, and exceptionally easy to work with. He has helped me with a number of IP issues, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. I've recommended him and his firm to multiple contacts. Highly recommend!
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03 Nov, 2016 by Bill
Sean's research, clarity of technical approach has given a lot of support and confidence in the right direction in our patents and trademark activity.
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12 May, 2019 by Libby
Matt is just wonderful to work with. He is extremely professional, and has an extensive knowledge base. At the same time, he is down to earth and very approachable. He met me where I was and I felt so comfortable talking to him. I look forward to working with him again in the future!
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06 May, 2019 by Amanda
Matt has provided our physician’s clinic with multiple services, including contract generation and revision, regulatory counsel, and counsel regarding the changing legal environment in our specific field of practice. As a busy physician owner, I need professional, timely, and accurate legal services that are transparent and efficient. Matt has gone above and beyond to provide these services exceptionally. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Mr. Fowls as our business expands.
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17 Aug, 2015 by Mike
Rob understands the device technical aspects as well as the legal aspects, which was a huge benefit. We didn't have to waste a lot of time explaining the device. He was thorough and timely on follow up. I recommend him highly.
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31 Jul, 2015 by Luis
Rob is extremely talented, smart, and dynamic. He is very knowledgable, not only in legal matters, but also knows about technical issues (being an engineer) and is familiar with business aspects as well. This is always very helpful when drafting applications. He is the type of attorney that can sit in design meetings, brainstorm with his clients, and come up with great strategies for getting the right protections for your business. He's also given us great advice when discussing contracts with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors. Always available and responds quickly to your calls. I definitely recommend him.
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16 Sep, 2015 by Cydni m
I ended up meeting/working with Omar by chance, but I truly believe everything happens for a reason. He has been instrumental in helping me on the legal side of building my business. He provides timely responses and is able to break down legal issues to a level that most of us can follow. I would definitely recommend him to a friend or anyone looking for legal services. He's geat!
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15 Sep, 2015 by Gabriel
I originally consulted with Mr. Landery for advice on how I should proceed with my music. I had already written/recorded a lot and wasn't sure about the next step. I knew I wanted to make the right one so I figured talking to an IP attorney would provide me with the information I needed. Thankfully I stumbled upon Mr. Landery. He not only gave me options but even offered to show me how to do a few things myself so I could save some money. I'm a struggling artist so every little bit helps. After doing that, how could I not hire the guy?
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24 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
In 2019, my business partner and I hired Attorney Steven Stewart to submit our application for three trademarks. We selected Steven due to his extensive knowledge and many years of practice. The process can be rather tedious and overwhelming, but because of his legal guidance and assistance we were able to obtain registration for each of our designs.
Thank you for your service.
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17 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Counseled me on preparing and filing a patent application. He was very efficent, reasonable and his quality was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable of patents due to his more than 20 years of experience.
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30 Aug, 2009 by Mary claire
Seldom do you find a lawyer who can translate all the legaleze into the English language and give you the nuances to boot. Steve can summarize documents so the client understands the purpose and best next steps. He is extremely knowledgeable with patent and trademarks and actually has taught us how to write! He is totally client focused and always thinking about how to save steps and money. Steve is an intregal part of our business and company family.
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24 Aug, 2009 by Peter
Stephen Scherrer is more than an attorney. In the process of protecting our intellectual property, were were introduced to Stephen. He quickly showed his understanding of intellectual property law, which you expect when you hire legal advisers, but he has demonstrated an almost uncanny amount of intellect in the technology areas of asset protection, security, encryption, authentication, telecommunications and data leak prevention. He has been an ally in the process of property protection.
I would highly recommend Steven Scherrer as legal adviser and counsel for protecting your ideas, methods and inventions.
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27 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
I had him file a copyright infringement and later a PI case. He did a great job and finalized my case exactly the way I wanted it.
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26 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
Amazing service! Honest and provied services my best interest and not his own!
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18 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
In reviewing contracts, this attorney was honest, ethical and competent. Al requested work was done promptly and provided insightful suggestions. It was most appreciated.
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17 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I have consulted Nathaniel Byford regarding the proposed language of several contracts with exceptional results. Mr. Byford was both systematic and clear in his articulation of the virtues and liabilities of the texts. I highly recommend his professional services to potential clients.
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24 Feb, 2015 by Jarry simon
We thank Phillip M. Pippenger u so much for all the work you have put into this great result. For a long time we have wanted out of our case solve but until you contacted us we had little hope. You understood from the beginning how we felt and when you accepted our case we felt a sense of hope that we could be free of this obligation. Thank you very much Phillip Pippenger
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13 Oct, 2014 by Ken
I am certain that you will never find another lawyer as trustworthy and giving as Phillip. He took my calls at all hours (I work an off schedule) and was always ready to help. His fees and rates are actually LOWER than he said, what more can you ask for!
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25 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Incredibly helpful and thorough attorney. He walked me through all the potential angles and really helped ease the stress that my particular copyright issues were causing in my life and business. He was successful in retrieving damages and forcing compliance. I will definitely continue to hire him for all future issues and recommend to others. I only wish I had only found him sooner.
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09 Feb, 2011 by Anonymous
mr. burroughs was very helpful in assisting me with legal issues relating to copyrights and the fashion industry. he was able to provide effective advice that allowed me to address my legal concerns and ensure that my business was adequately structured and protected
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10 Mar, 2011 by Rebeca
She took so much time and effort. I really felt like I was never rushed. I met with 3 other bankruptcy attorneys prior to Ms. Burgk. In all of the meetings, I felt like they were rushing me. I will not mention any names, but one of the lawyers reminded me of an insurance salesman. They kept trying to get me to sign up right away. That was not the case at all with Leslie Burgk. There was no pressure. We looked at all of the alternatives and options. She explained the process, the pros and cons and helped me make an informed decision. I hope that none of my friends have to hire a bankruptcy attorney, but if they do I will give them her name. Great job and thank you so much.
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23 Nov, 2010 by Thomas
Mrs. Burgk always returned my phone calls and kept me in the loop on what was going on with my case. The best thing I can say about her compared to other attorneys that I met with is that she took the time each and everytime that I spoke with her to understand me. I did not feel rushed in any way. That is unusual. I sat with 3 other bankruptcy attorneys and they were all in a rush to get my money and get me out of the door. I did not feel that way with her at all. I would highly recommend her to any of my friends.
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23 Feb, 2012 by Samuel
In my dealings with Mr. Drye, he has consistently demonstrated proficiency, knowledge and business acumen. His area of expertise is in the field of analysis of benefits and risks associated with the purchase of manifold insurance products. Furthermore, he is capable of making unfamiliar concepts, which are sophisticated, even to a fellow attorney, understandable. Mr. Drye is the consummate professional, and I feel comfortable recommending his service to anyone who seeks it.
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04 May, 2011 by J. michael
John represented me in a rather complex case. Because of his preparatory work and organization of information a State Supreme Court Justice in Ohio could see the facts clearly. Although the case was heard over an extended period of time, we prevailed and were awarded a seven figure judgement on a contract matter largely because of John`s work and contributions. He is great.
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06 Jan, 2020 by Richard
Recommendation for James P. Rome Law
James P. Rome Law, (Jim), recently represented us in real estate transactions over the past few months. We have known Jim for many years and he had previously represented us in 1988 in selling and purchasing houses. Over the years, Jim has helped us sell both of our parents’ houses when needed. Jim has always done an outstanding and professional job in these real estate transactions. In 2017 it was no different. In February, we sold our home very quickly and purchased our present home four days later. We were under a time crunch because of a closing date of March 31. Despite this truncated time frame, Jim made sure everything went smoothly. During the whole process, he communicated with us on almost a daily basis. When the opportunity became available to close a day early on both properties, Jim was able to coordinate the closing date with the other attorneys, which made our move go very well. He created a win/win situation for both our buyer and the seller of our new home. Because of his efforts in communicating with all involved parties, the whole process of relocating to our new home was less stressful.
At the same time of our main residence being sold, we were also selling a condominium that we had purchased several years before. Jim represented us in this sale that took place on April 16, 2017. His coordination of all of the legal paperwork involved kept everything on track.
In May, 2017 we purchased new RV Trailer. Almost immediately, we began to have
discover many problems with the trailer. Unknown to us at the time of our purchase, the manufacturer was going through a change of ownership. The issues we faced were not being addressed by anyone. This ordeal lasted into the middle of 2018. I contacted Jim and he gave me very sound advice how we should proceed. Fortunately, after following Jim’s counsel, the trailer was properly repaired. We did not want to go through a long legal battle in court. Though Jim’s advice we wrote letters, emails and recorded phone conversations to document the process. The trailer was finally repaired. We were able to take the trailer on a nice trip with no mechanical problems. Without Jim’s sound guidance, I am not sure how this would have been resolved.
Jim Rome receives my highest recommendation for anyone who is looking for an expert real estate attorney or sound legal counsel. Jim’s communication skills, ability to coordinate closings and attention to detail are excellent. Jim will make sure the process goes smoothly and the transaction is successfully completed.
Dick and Linda Miller
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30 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
One of the few lawyers that would answer a simple question. Highly recommended and very knowledgeable.
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17 May, 2013 by Matthew
Joanna Ardalan demonstrates experience and capabilities beyond her seniority. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
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15 May, 2013 by Stewart
Jo Ardalan is the attorney we are all looking for. She knows how to handle difficult situations and gives you a sense of confidence when discussing your situation. Her obvious intelligence and knowledge leads you in a direction that has you feeling that your are in the right hands. As a professional I am always questioning and analyzing for my own protection. With Ms. Ardalan I don't feel that need because I trust her.
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27 May, 2015 by Oksana
Kseniya is an excellent attorney! I got very lucky that I found her because she was able to answer all my legal questions regarding my employment issues and immigration process. Kseniya is very knowledgeable and professional, she explains everything very well and makes sure you know your options. I am grateful that she resolved my matter effectively and timely. I definitely recommend this attorney!
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07 Jan, 2015 by Olga dementeva
Ms. Smychkouskaya is a very professional attorney who seem to take great pride in doing an excellent job as a professional and in communication with her clients.She was able to help me and my family in immigration and naturalization process. She is very straightforward and advises you the best course of action. She is highly knowledgeable, devoted to her work, highly capable of handling immigration matters in perfect manner and a man of intelligent approach.
I would highly recommend Ms.Kseniya Smychkouskaya to all who are seeking help in immigration matters with the belief that she will give you the best advice possible in your problem.
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12 Dec, 2010 by Mark
From the time I walked in to the office until the time I left, Ms. Newberry kept a smile on her face. Her knowledge of law was evident and easily answered all of my questions. She kept me well informed throughout the legal process and was unfailingly courteous. I don't think I could have asked for better legal council,
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02 Jul, 2010 by Jamie
Ms. Newberry has helped with quite a few legal issues. The first was a violation of probation for my DUI. At court the only thing I asked for my Public Defender to do for me was have it to where i could work off my fines in court costs, which was accepted by the judge. When I reported to probation they had no record of this and when I was informed by my probation officer and public defender that there was nothing I could do I turned to Ms. Newberry for council. She met with the state attorney and I was then able to work off my fines in community service hours. Ms. Newberry kept me informed of what was going on the whole time and always got back to me when I had questions in a timely matter. They also violated me for probation when my scheduled counseling went longer then my probation through no fault of my own but the facility I was required to go to was backed up. Ms. Newberry was there to help me by telling me what documents to acquire for my hearing so I wouldnt get punished for the violation.
Most recently I had an incident occur where I felt that the law was not on my side. (Police officers) I felt powerless. But after meeting with Ms. Newberry shes made me feel like I can fight it. Shes very knowledgeable and passionate about her work and explains the laws to me in ways that I can understand them.
I would definitely recommend Ms. Newberry for council. She cares about her clients and makes you feel like you're a priority and not just another case number.
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10 Jul, 2017 by Andrew
Jerome has advised me for years both professionally and personally. Most recently he has helped advise me with legal and employment contracts. Jerome is diligent professional who acts with a high level of integrity and I would highly recommend his services.
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10 Jul, 2017 by Anthony
Jerome takes care and professionalism to the next level! He walks with you step by step to give you the legal support needed to achieve the needed result. I'm a simple guy. Complicated processes easily overwhelm me. Jerome breaks things down in a way that someone without legal expertise can easily understand. He's simply the BEST!
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04 May, 2016 by Tariq ahmed
My family and I have been working with Ben since 1995. Ben has successfully supported us with everything from immigration to business. He's always professional and prompt with his responses.
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07 Apr, 2015 by Tim
Ben has done work for my companies for the past 7 years, on many different occasions. From Independent Contractor agreements to the acquisition contracts of our company, Ben has always done an outstanding job advising us in complex situations. Even through multiple companies we've started, he's been the only one I've worked with. He's extremely responsive via email and phone, and you don't get the sense he's trying to "nickel and dime" for every little thing, like most attorneys do. I've referred him to other companies as well, and have only heard great things about his work. Couldn't recommend him higher if you're looking for a great business attorney. If you have any questions about work he did for my companies, please don' t hesitate to reach out. I'd be more than happy to answer them.
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31 Oct, 2007 by Anonymous
Chris Miller is an excellent lawyer. His firm represented us in a complex litigation, and we always looked to him for precise explanation of the law and what to expect in the courtroom.
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31 Oct, 2007 by Anonymous
Chris is capable of effective handling of complex issues in federal court. He is able to negotiate multi layered financial and contractual matters in a concise manner. Chris is effective and experienced at dealing with opposing lawyers and mediation. He has great understanding of legal processes.
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15 Feb, 2022 by Suzanne raina
I've been referring cases to Merino Yebri since 2016, to both Alex and Sam. They are prompt at communication, thorough in their analyses, and fight hard for their clients. My clients, friends, and contacts whom I've referred have been happy with their representation, and they honorably pay referral fees. Highly recommend.
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13 Nov, 2014 by R g
Best legal experience I've ever had. Sam is hard working and truly cares.
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24 May, 2016 by Ken
Joshua has a high motivation to help you with your case(s). He has a knowledge to search and find the truth. Last year, he helped me by saving me from the Plaintiff who tried to blame their fraudulent activities on me. He did some research and found out that I was innocent and the plaintiff couldn't argue back because Joshua has found the truth. The plaintiff was scared that they told the judge to let me off from this case. I thank him for saving me from attempt of crime by the Plaintiff. Thank you for defending me, Joshua.
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24 Feb, 2015 by Bill
I give Mr. Eichenstein my highest recommendation. He did an excellent job on my case, and I will definitely use him again if I need to in the future.
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28 Feb, 2013 by Tony
Having Todd Winter working on my behalf has been extremely informative and helpful.
It was the first time getting incorporated and Todd was always very quick to reply to e mails with answers to my questions.
It was great to start up my own company and with the ground work that Todd put in setting up cheques binders paperwork etc, it got my company up and running in no time.
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26 Feb, 2013 by Clint
Todd served as an extremely important asset to my business. He was relentless in his efforts and on multiple occasions had an immediate and drastic impact to the bottom line.
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05 Oct, 2021 by Katy
Alex's firm retained my firm as local counsel to assist in prosecuting a trademark infringement suit in federal court in Chicago, Illinois on behalf of one of Vivid IP's clients against several defendants. Alex's knowledge of federal practice, litigation strategy, and IP was quite impressive! Alex is astute and trustworthy and exudes the competence and confidence of a much more experienced lawyer. I have since referred other trusted clients to Vivid IP who are extremely happy with Alex!
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29 Sep, 2021 by Adam
Alex Aron was highly recommended to me by several other attorneys who I trust. I needed a strong IP/Patent referral for one of my best clients. Alex exceeded my expectations from the first client referral and continues to do so with the dozen or so other clients since then. She doesn’t want to push papers and charge for wasting time like other attorneys do. She always delivers high quality work product and provides practical and cogent advice. I am impressed with her ability to quickly synthesize complex IP legal issues and identify optimal solutions. Everything she recommends makes both business and legal sense. Alex and her staff are very professional, well knowledgeable and at the top of their game in IP/Patent law. She is very humble and honest and keeps you informed of everything as she works. After using other attorneys prior to Alex, there's no other better IP/Patent attorney in the country! So, if you're in need of the best IP/Patent attorney to get things done correctly and cost effectively, Alex Aron is your answer. She is the absolute best!
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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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25 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
As an in-house intellectual property paralegal, Brad Hartman is the IP attorney I turn to most often. He is available, quick to respond, takes the time to learn the business, has an excellent turn around time, and his fees are competitive. Brad is a top-notch intellectual property attorney that has, among other things, provided excellent guidance on difficult trademark clearance and helped us to successfully prevail in trademark, trade dress, copyright and patent infringement claims. I have, and will continue to, highly recommend Brad to anyone looking for exceptional IP expertise and representation.
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19 Oct, 2012 by Michael
Brad spent time learning about our company and seemed genuinely interested in helping us with our IP concerns and not just "selling us" legal services. He explained the legal issues clearly, helped us understand the options, the costs, and the expected results, and worked with us to form a strategy that we were comfortable with, made sense given all we were dealing with, and we could afford. Ultimately we obtained federal trademark registrations for marks that other attorneys had told us we would never obtain. He also lead us through the international trademark registration process, helped us get licensing agreements in place, and is now working with us on a litigation matter.
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25 Oct, 2018 by Traci i santiago
I call Jenny for free legal advice about a car accident I had. Even know she could not represent me she did give me some helpful advice. I recommend anyone to give her a call
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01 Jul, 2018 by Rose r
Spoken with Jenny Tiu. She helped me out through her consultation. Even though I didnt qualify for her services I did really appreciate and recommend her services. Jenny listens from what stand point you are coming from and what help you need by just explaining all. In the later future if I do need her services I will contact her first for help.
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20 Dec, 2023 by Catherine hammond
Having worked with several attorneys at Ireland Stapleton on different matters I have been incredibly impressed with the professionalism, attentiveness, and communication of the entire ISPP team. Specifically, Michelle Ferguson and K.C. Groves have been amazing and incredibly kind through matters that could otherwise have felt challenging. Special thanks to Barbara Laff for the connection and guidance as well.
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17 Jun, 2022 by Rick kirwin
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