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04 Sep, 2024 by Elan mayes
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07 Feb, 2017 by Vincent
Dr. Vepachedu is one of the best patent attorneys in the country who counseled me through every step in submitting my patent to the USPTO where each embodiment in the patent was strengthened by the claims Rao wrote that covered every angle making it strong enough to be secured, maintained, and protected once it issues. I've worked with a few patent attorneys over the years and have yet to find anyone even close to having the prepared knowledge as Rao has when it comes to the preparation experience of taking a persons in-depth technical patent like mine and bringing it to life.
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14 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Rao is a born IP lawyer. He is extremely intellectual and curious of various areas of life. My patent relates to classical music and mechanical aspects of violins and violas. I did not expect him to be interested in musical instruments, because of his vast experience in pharmaceutical industry. But he was curious and willing to learn. He is also confident and has a fighting spirit. My patent application was first rejected as many expected, but he submitted a response with such concrete proof that it was granted.
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22 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Dr. Vepachedu is the best patent attorney that I ever have worked with. He has a through understanding of the technology and IP law to prepare and prosecute complex technological areas such as biotech and pharmaceuticals.
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18 Sep, 2022 by Slg ceo
I am a CEO of a company and over the years have hired attorneys from around the world for all types of legal matters and disputes including intellectual property, real estate, HR, and general counsel, and Chris is the best, smartest,, and most effective attorney on the planet. I’m serious, he has won every case, found ways to solve impossible problems, and helped prevent damages no one else could.
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19 Aug, 2022 by Mike
I was the subject of a complex civil litigation matter where I was falsely accused of wrong doing that I didn’t do. The matter was complicated and it was difficult to navigate in the court system. I hired Christopher Brainard and he represented me through up to and including trial and we won’t the case. Everything was handled professionally and the communication was excellent.
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17 Aug, 2022 by Abby
We needed advice about our boating business including licensing, taxes, and regulatory matters. Chris gave us excellent service throughout, we achieved our goals, and we couldn’t have done it without his legal service.
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29 Oct, 2020 by Wida
Jeff was very great in helping me when I really needed a legal advice, he spoke with me as though he has known me for years, which makes me feel he was God's send just to put me on the right track I needed to be on, Ever since I spoke with Jeff, My hope has been updated, I feel I have someone I can talk with, God connected me with Jeff on Google, I was so heartbreaking, I log on to Google and too many names shows up but something in me said Jeff ,right there I called him and trust me that's was one of the best decision I have made. I told him I will not regret having him as my Immigration attorney in the future. Thanks Jeff and keep up the great job.
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15 Oct, 2020 by Bruce
I've gone through 3 different lawyers before I was lucky enough to reach out to Jeff. Jeff helped my LLC negotiate through some tricky contract agreements with another tech firm, and was just an absolute pleasure to work with the whole time. On top of this, he went above and beyond by giving in-depth strategic legal advice on navigating my company in the future as well. Going forward, I'll absolutely be retaining him for any further legal needs. Easily the best lawyer I've ever worked with.
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13 Oct, 2020 by Tom
Jeff is an excellent business lawyer. He helped us, when I was Vice President with Total Site Solutions, with our employee contracts, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, vendor and consultant contracts, and related lease negotiations and drafting. He was efficient, always understanding exactly what we wanted. I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking an experienced corporate attorney.
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22 May, 2022 by Grandsons home improvement
Mrs. Williams is the bomb. She is very knowledgeable about her craft and she did an amazing job explaining everything to me. She went above and beyond with helping get my business paper work for my business; Copyright Assignment Agreement, Independent Contractor Agreement templates, Employer Identification Number, Operating Agreement Template. Etc.
I feel like I finally have everything I need, from a legal stand point, to operate and protect my business, employees and Contractor.
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15 Oct, 2021 by Valerie
Attorney Williams consulted me and gave me my options on my case, she represented me in court. Very polite and very certain about what was going to happen in the case either way it would have went. I would hire her again she seems to be a determined person about what she does!!
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04 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Vivian was able to assist me a defamation libel slander claim. She was very knowledgeable and well versed. We started with a cease and desist order and the other party backed off. Also recieved, some advisement on an unlawful stop payment issue. When it comes to an Attorney you can trust. She's the one.
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17 Mar, 2014 by Perri giafaglione
I had three very bad experiences with previous lawyers. I did a lot of research before I called Sam. Key to me calling him was the content of the other reviews found here. As it turns out I didn't actually retain his services--in large part due to the fact that he was honest and forthright enough to explain that his area of comfort and expertise was actually not what I needed. He spoke to me for a significant amount of time over the phone while extremely ill. He called a peer to refer me to and actually called me back with that information just like he said he would. Even though I didn't actually hire him I would highly recommend him. He was extremely personal, respectful, compassionate and H.O.N.E.S.T. And as a complete laginappe--he's from Mississippi. Sam, God Bless You! You give me hope for your profession.
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18 Feb, 2012 by Roger
I have used lawyers in the past and none has compared to Sam. If I had a question he was always very quick to respond back. He is not your tipical lawer, he talks to you in a way that is easy to understand. It was a pleasure to do business with him.
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04 Feb, 2012 by Todd
Thanks again Sam, Sam was very understanding and to the point. Two years of stress is finally gone
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22 Jul, 2015 by Gary
I am an archaeologist with an international profile (see my profile in the London Times website entitled "The Real-life Indiana Jones and the Mansion of Doom"). I have been keenly interested in Homer and his great epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, and I created a multifaceted project to celebrate and research Homer, called The Homeric Project (homericproject.com). A part of that effort was to conduct archaeological fieldwork on a Greek island, searching for the lost Palace of Odysseus from the Odyssey. As part of my overall research on Homer, I believe I have discovered a lost code involving sacred symbolic numbers that Homer, I believe, intentionally incorporated into both his epic poems. I wrote up my research, with my new discoveries, in a research paper entitled, "The Mystery of Homer's Numbers," which I copyrighted with the US Copyright Office in 2013.
The reason I retained Mr. Lauson was due to the following. I was conducting my field work in Greece with a colleague, with whom I also spent time writing on a projected book about the project. I had a falling-out with that colleague and terminated the joint project (including the book). In a subsequent letter from the colleague, a claim was made that she had filed a joint co-authorship of my "Homer's Numbers" paper with the US Copyright Office and it was implied that it had not only been applied for, but had actually been accepted and was in force. Therefore, my former colleague made those claims, which were not true. Since I could not stand to have such claims made on my original research, my discoveries and my paper -- and especially after my ex-colleague had an attorney send me a letter re-affirming the false claims -- I was forced to seek a professional attorney to defend me, my work and my reputation. I'm glad I found Mr. Robert Lauson because he did an outstanding job in straightening the mess out. He reviewed the facts I gave him, including a copy of my 2013 copyright which pre-dates the alleged copyright of 2014 by a year. His due diligence also disclosed that my ex-colleague did not submit my paper for copyright as stated. In fact, the copyright was not submitted until May 6 of this year (2015). Mr. Lauson completely agreed with my position on the whole matter and, unlike my ex-colleague's attorney who wrote an inaccurate and disparaging letter to me, Mr. Lauson wrote him back a very professional letter factually pointing out all the "misrepresentations" that my ex-colleague's attorney had stated based on the wrong information he had received from his client. Mr. Lauson also quoted in the same letter the legal precedents which supported my rightful legal interpretation of the case. Furthermore, and subsequent to that letter, Mr. Lauson was proactive with the US Copyright Office and got them to reject my ex-colleague's attempt to make a claim on my exclusive intellectual property. Hopefully that good action will have the effect of being a final termination to the attempt to make any claims on my original research and written research paper.
In short, Attorney Robert Lauson was cordial, very professional and knowledgeable about how to handle my case. Moreover, he did an outstanding job of dealing with my adversary's attorney and with straightening out the situation with the US Copyright Office, that resulted in a decision by it in my favor. I can't thank him enough for his good work, which has not only set the record straight but has gone a long way to restoring my peace of mind about my original work and my career.
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16 Mar, 2015 by Mark
I was intimidated to speak with a lawyer about an area of the law that was totally foreign to me but I needed a professional opinion of my idea and the likelihood of obtaining a patent. It was as important to me to get an assessment, as it was to learn as much as could about the process. I did not want to drop my idea on a desk and wait for results.
A friend of mine referred me to Bob. I knew at the end of our first appointment that he fit my requirements. He explained that his job is to
interpret the Patent Law and apply it to my idea, so that if necessary, modifications can me made to be successful with the Patent Office. He made suggestions that gave me food for thought, including that I should consider a trademark for the name.
I was very comfortable speaking with him and liked that he took the time to
teach me. I left his office feeling good and knowing what I needed to do to
keep rolling, what to expect, and that I made contact with a friendly lawyer
that will guide me without me being intimidated.
Since that appointment, he has communicated with me often to make sure
we are progressing.
I would recommend him to anyone seeking a patent.
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15 Mar, 2015 by Dan
Bob is one of the best trademark and patent lawyers that I have come across. He truly cares about his craft and works tirelessly to ensure everything is done efficiently and effectively. I would recommend Bob to anyone looking for a lawyer in the intellectual property space.
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12 Dec, 2021 by Roger
Thoroughly professional service from Rich , clear and concise.
Always on hand to address any ongoing issues and is my go to for future projects.
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17 Sep, 2014 by Teresa
God answered my prayers when I met Richard Newman! After my first consultation I knew he was perfect for my project. I needed a patent and a trademark for my new product. Richard explained the entire process, how to achieve my goals, what options I had and what to expect. He is always available for any questions or concerns I may have. I never have to worry knowing he is on my team.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Elan mayes
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24 Jun, 2020 by Melanie
Hands down the best in the business!! Dr. Barnes came highly recommended to me by an excellent doctor. He sat down with me and listened to all the details of my case. He walked me through the legal process so I would know what to expect. He can truly offer expert opinion because he is not only a doctor, but a lawyer as well. Many medical malpractice lawyers are not well versed on the medical missteps, and need to hire a medical expert to verify the medical details. Dr. Barnes recognizes the red flags right away and therefore knows how and where to combine the two to make for a stronger case! He is charismatic, very funny, friendly, kind, honest, so willing to help, and grounded. He is hardworking and his energy is tireless! His resume speaks for itself; not many people can say they are a doctor AND a lawyer! He helped me so much and I cannot thank him enough! I am forever grateful to Dr. Barnes and would 100% recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat! Anyone who works with Dr. Barnes is in great hands!!
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07 Apr, 2020 by Glenn
I contacted Dr. Barnes regarding an employment issue that I was dealing with. This review is based on my previous experience with a different Attorney and Law Firm compared to my recent experience with Dr. Stephen Barnes
My previous experience with Attorneys has been that they are extremely busy with an overload of cases. As a result, they often overlook critical details with a client's case. Additionally, clients have to constantly follow up with the Attorney to continue moving the case forward with the hopes of a positive outcome.
This was not the case with Dr. Barnes. Stephen was immediately responsive when I reached out to him. He actually answered his phone the first time I called him. More importantly, he took the time to read the critical information that I sent to him prior to our initial in person consultation.
I spoke with Dr. Barnes several times over the phone. Stephen also helped me with a document that I needed to sign for my company. Without Dr. Barnes help, I would have not been able to counter the contents of the document. Stephen continued to field my telephone calls and provide advice. Dr. Barnes ultimately referred me to another Attorney, who was more specialized with my employment issue.
I would highly recommend Dr. Stephen Barnes. In this day and age, it's very difficult to find an excellent Attorney that will take the precious time to fully understand your concerns and help you navigate through the complex legal system.
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06 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
My daughter was injured at birth. Stephen combed through hundreds, probably thousands, of records to find the proof we needed to go to trial. My daughter's future was uncertain, but because of Stephen we are able to get her the care she needs. Every single month, I do her expenses, and I am amazed at what we are able to accomplish. Stephen caused all that. I count him as a good friend, and I will be forever grateful for what he did for my family.
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14 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
He is very knowledgeable with Trademark/civil business laws. He went above and beyond to provide me with advice on my legal situation. I highly recommend him.
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23 Dec, 2009 by Ann
Bernie and his firm are very thorough and responsive to our needs. Great working relationship and I am confident with his advice!
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27 Oct, 2009 by Alan
Mr. Klosowski has represented my association on a trademark case. He has been extremely knowledgeable and diligent. He has kept me informed, and been assertive in his representation. We are pleased with his representation on our behalf.
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28 Sep, 2021 by Nickey
Responded very quickly with great information and was very helpful. Will definitely use him in the future.
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15 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Steven was always very accommodating and helpful with his thoughts when we discussed the steps involved with patenting our invention. He showed depth of knowledge and expertise on this subject, and was able to properly forecast the actions of our Examiner before we even received the USPTO's formal replies.
Steven is consistently prompt in replying to my queries, no matter the time of day, and we always have a very pleasant rapport. Although we ended up working pro se on our art (mainly due to lack of funding) I wouldn't hesitate to hire Steven for future projects, and highly recommend him for others who seek formal counsel in pursuit of their own IP.
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12 Jun, 2018 by Alexandra
Steve has helped me with trademarks and advised me about my business ideas. As a fellow attorney, I have plenty of other IP lawyers in my network, but I choose Steve because I trust him and his judgment. Steve is detail-oriented, personable, discreet, and great to brainstorm ideas with. He takes the time to talk through things so that I'm not wasting time and money on stuff that won't further my business objectives. He's an excellent attorney, and I highly recommend him to others.
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28 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Mr. Sabrin is an excellent attorney who provided expert insight into an issue along with applicable laws. Everything was reviewed in great detail and provided clear and easy-to-understand explanations. Highly recommend.
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22 Dec, 2020 by Scott
Mr. Sabrin was most effective in litigating the two cases I had and Travis and in bexar county at the same time and manage to have the case that arose during the probation of the two counties and comal county completely dismissed. I was very happy with his performance.
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06 Apr, 2018 by Guy
Adam has a strong eye for detail and thought outside-the-box for options to resolve my case as quickly and efficiently as possible.
When you speak with Adam there is no fluff involved. No time wasted, I really liked this aspect of our interaction.
There has to be something said to the fact he also keeps his cool when his clients maybe don't keep their cool.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Kristin harlander
Matt Messerli was able to assess our situation based upon his experience. He diagnosed and explained what seemed complicated to us in a simple to understand manner. Matt gave us peace of mind. We highly recommend The Messerli Law Firm. Chris and Kristin Harlander
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02 Apr, 2024 by 392_charlestown 348
Overall it was learning experience, one I hope not to revisit. Matthew Messerli did a great job. He responded quickly as possible to all questions and concerns. If you find yourself in need of his services I would highly recommend him.
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02 Nov, 2022 by Tia minzoni
01 Dec, 2010 by Carece
As a Wealth Advisor I help my clients find good legal advice and representation for their family and family businesses. In each case Andy has gone above and beyond what was expected by helping them sort through the legal aspects to make the best decisions for their family and businesses. He is professional in every aspect and genuinely responsive to the questions and concerns of the clients.
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11 Sep, 2010 by Kim
With as many attorneys as I have encountered, Andy Nikolopoulos stands far above the pack. His ethical, professional, yet sensitive approach to my highly emotional and explosive probate case, helped me through a most difficult period in my life. Thanks to Andy's knowledge and skills, even at an early stage of his career, we won our case hands down. To this day I can call Andy with questions regarding that case and he is there for us. I will go back to Andy without hesitation; I consider him my attorney for life.
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10 Aug, 2010 by Salil
I have used Andy on a few business litigation matters and he has always represented me to the fullest and kept my business objectives in mind. I highly endorse him for anyone in need of a litigation attorney.
He maintains an upbeat attitude, even during serious moments.
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27 Mar, 2024 by Rohullah neda
Nice and beautiful place
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08 Aug, 2022 by Jabber louie
A pleasant part of Palo Alto. Large area with small town charm. A business park that is heavy on the park. A very peaceful area. Hey look! There are ducks and Geese in the area!
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30 May, 2019 by Connor kim
03 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
I got great attention, our interaction was mostly over the telephone and some emails, but it was good to know I had a professional on my team
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30 Jan, 2015 by Rennie
Mrs. Allgaier provided excellent professional service. Thank you again !
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21 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Attorney Allgaier helped me obtain my trademark and copyright protection. She is very professional and hard working. I am looking forward to working with her in the near future.
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31 May, 2024 by Zaira
Juliet has helped our company with various trademarks. She has helped us keep the ones that were worthwhile and has advised us of ones not to pursue. She is an honest attorney that knows how to deliver good news as well as bad. We strongly recommemd her.
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01 Mar, 2019 by Odalys
I hired Juliet for a Trademark litigation, she is súper qualify, smart, and agresive defending my case. words cannot express how grateful I’m with her defense, she is the most hardworking lawyer I ever met, she put so many hours and effort in my case. Unfortunately my case it’s not over yet but I’m glad I hired her to do my representation.
If you are looking for a decent honest lawyer that one is her, highly recommended !
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20 Nov, 2018 by Odalys a.
First I'm Thankful that They took my long and stressful case, words won't be enough to convey my gratitude for this firm efforts, dedication, time and concern in my case, always answer my calls and in communication with me by phone and email, Ruben and Juliet are amazing lawyers but most important good and decent humans being. unfortunately my case it's not finish yet so I will keeping update my review and I hope everything finish good, but the attention and customer service it's just amazing Starting with Miriam the secretary she is so sweet and efficient.
If you need a trustful trade mark lawyers in Miami - doral area this is the firm that you looking for! highly recommended!
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25 Jun, 2020 by Michael d
I hired the Atlas law firm when I was wrongfully billed by a doctor's office. Alex worked hard to resolve my case in a way where I felt relieved of the stress and burden it was causing me. The law firm handled every step of the case with diligence. Alex called me and kept well informed which I really appreciated. If you need a lawyer to help you sort out any collection issues, Alex is your guy an Atlas is your law firm.
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12 Dec, 2019 by Juan ornelas
Mr. Hijazin is an excellent attorney; very experienced and knowledgeable.
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30 Sep, 2019 by T. beck
Alex Taylor, was my knight in shining armor. He successfully resolved 2 issues with rouge debt collectors. Alex won both cases, had the trade lines deleted and I received funds. Alex was professional but not condescending, respectful of me and the law. Before a decision was made, he would consult me and weigh the pros and cons and allow me to make the final call. I would recommend Alex for consumer legal matters. He is thorough and knowledgeable of the law. I am grateful for his service.
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21 Apr, 2021 by Elyssa
Chris is always timely with reliable advice that my brand can count on. I sometimes have to rethink the way I do things, but it's such a relief to know that I can count on Chris and his team to be direct and give me actual options for handling matters and protecting my IP. We will definitely be working together more in the future.
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04 Aug, 2020 by Daniel
Attention to detail, speed and trustworthy describe our experience working with Christian. We've files multiple trademark application with him and he is by far the best in the business. Goes above and beyond in his work to ensure that we are taken care of. We do work locally, nationally and internationally and I would highly recommend him to every single one of our clients. If you need someone to get the job done and treat you like family in the process, Christian is the only option.
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11 Jan, 2019 by Sharon
Chris Sanchelima and his staff were helpful and responsive to all of our questions and concerns. Their staff was highly professional and knowledgeable. They will always be my first choice for my future IP needs.
Sharon Yarbrough
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12 Jul, 2023 by Claudia
I worked with Lindsay to review a literary contract and she was super helpful. She explained each part to me in “common” language and helped me get the most out of the deal. She was very patient with me and excited for my project. I would definitely recommend consulting with her before signing anything.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Martin
Lindsay is simply brilliant. All the work she does is super professional very patient very clear and concise Intellectual and Real Property Attorney I definitely recommend her.
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26 Aug, 2022 by Ray
Ms. Kaplan is an amazing attorney and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a trademark. My trademark was complicated and tricky. She was able to explain everything to me clearly and logically, detailing what we were up against. I appreciated the honest and clear communication. My trademark got approved and I attribute this to her skill and expertise. I would have paid triple for her services so I consider the work that she did more than a fair value.
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28 Jun, 2017 by Annemarie
Michael Terkanian is an excellent lawyer; he is extremely patient and explains unknown legal terms in great detail. He answers questions in a timely manner and truly works to ensure his clients' success. I very highly recommend his services!
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26 Jun, 2017 by Chilee
When a credit card company unlawfully (and unexpectedly) seized all my accounts and assets I thought that I was done for. I was referred to Michael the same day. He took on my case, researched and prepared without hesitation. The next day Michael showed up to court - prepared with a great strategy and won my case! Resulting in my assets returned to me in full. I will always be grateful for his due diligence, and dedication to my case. I've worked with countless lawyers, especially in the past year and Michael has been the only attorney to show up, communicate his strategy with me and deliver with flying colors! He is definitely the attorney for any job.
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23 Jun, 2017 by Shayna
I launched my company 18 months ago and Mike has been a major part of its success. He was not only extremely knowledgeable about business and contract law, but he was amazingly knowledgeable about the tech industry as a whole. His unique background in Programming, IT, Web Design, Graphic Design enabled him to bring an understanding of my business that a traditional lawyer could never do. Mike became a sounding board for new business ideas and helped us create focused business plans. He has continually gone out of his way every time I needed assistance and the turn around time and thoroughness in the contracts was outstanding. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a hard-working, brilliant, honest, trust-worthy and genuine lawyer. He definitely stands out in this industry as a leader and I am extremely grateful for all of his hard work. Without Mike's assistance my company would never have experienced the level of growth we've seen over the past year. He's style of lawyering is unique and he is always looking out for the best interest of his clients first.
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27 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
In providing legal services to our business for a number of professional concerns over the past year Ms. Jaffe has proven herself to be an attentive, responsive, and tenacious advocate. She has expertly taken us through the process of identifying and reviewing points of concern, presented our options and lead us to successful resolutions.
Through all of our interactions Ms. Jaffe has demonstrated an ability to address our legal concerns with a fine balance of empathy and sober dedication to protecting our interests.
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24 Sep, 2010 by Kate
Melissa has helped us understand our needs around intellectual property and contractor agreements for our small online business. She not only has expert knowledge in these areas, but she has an empathic skillfulness in explaining the process and what we needed to know to make good decisions.
We're looking forward to continuing our work with her for further legal assessment and support as needed.
For those of us entrepreneurial types wanting to do business ethically and with heart and often somewhat reluctant to retain lawyers, Melissa provides a sturdy bridge between doing business differently and taking care to cover ourselves legally.
We look forward to a long term relationship with Melissa as our lawyer.
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23 Sep, 2010 by Mark
As a small business owner with a small budget legal advice and support has been one of those things that we've needed for a long time, and have avoided out of nervousness about cost and about legal issues themselves.
Melissa has been fantastic- she's speaks our language and gets us, listens and truly hears us, and has been totally on top of what we needed. She's really guided us through the process of putting a critical part of our legal structure in place.
At this point, basically she's our lawyer, and we'll be doing more work with her in the coming years.
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25 Jan, 2016 by Linda shi
We engaged John and his firm on a large IP litigation for the company that had dragged out for several years before John came on board. John and his team got up to speed on the case incredibly quickly and efficiently, and was able to immediately dive in and provide our company with key insights and legal counsel. One of John's biggest strengths is learning a company's business inside and out, and being mindful of budgets to provide us the most effective counsel for any given matter. He never overstaffs cases or goes down unnecessary legal rabbit holes. It was a pleasure working together with him.
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18 Jan, 2016 by Rick
Upon joining our litigation team, John quickly and accurately understood the technology of our infringed patent and was able to communicate both the technical and legal aspects of the litigation throughout the process. I expected a lawyer but was pleased to work with an experienced technologist as well.
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11 Jan, 2016 by Ethan
John Simmons the Panitch team have done exemplary work defending our SaaS/managed services e-commerce company against several patent trolls over the years, as well as performing transactional work such as evaluating potential patent portfolio acquisitions and proposed patents. He does an excellent job of taking a pragmatic approach, understanding both business and legal considerations, and all the while ensuring that billings reflect the right cost/benefit balance, particularly for a cost-sensitive early-stage company like ours. John communicates well, and is smart, experienced, personable, and easy to work with. He also is very aggressive and savvy in litigation, and his strategy and advice has always been spot-on and has led to successful outcomes in every matter for which we've engaged him. Highly recommended, without reservation.
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27 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Gave honest and helpful replies when I asked him questions. Even kept replying when I kept asking more. Thank you again.
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30 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous
Thanks again for your help, Paul. Very quick to respond. Highly recommended.
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05 Jul, 2018 by Marcia
To make yourself available to the public for quick legal questions is an amazing service to the public. To see brave lawyers stand on ethics warms my heart. Thank you for answers to my questions! I can relax now and go about my life. As my father taught me "do what is right BECAUSE it is right". God bless.
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02 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
Ahaji was knowledgeable, helpful and professional. She answered questions and tightened the language on an contract with custom IP provisions, including patents, trademarks and trade secrets. She also helped with general corporate issues like relationships of shareholders to a corporation.
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18 Jul, 2017 by Ann
In every step of the process working with Ahaji, she has demonstrated mastery of the (diverse) technical subject matter at hand, legal procedure, and how to navigate the institutions and individuals involved. She is dedicated to providing legal advice that is above all in the client's best interest.
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13 Jul, 2017 by Eve wright taylor
If you are looking for a lawyer who speaks plain English, is efficient, practical and a true advocate, you've found her! She is extremely knowledgeable, effective and was indispensable in my matter. I'd definitely hire her again!
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29 May, 2022 by Justin
Where to begin? Simply put, the project that Mrs. Davis undertook with us would’ve have probably taken 4 different lawyers. Each specializing in one area, she has taken the dream/idea that we had and helped us make it a reality! The little things that you overlook as someone trying to open a business, (and believe me, there are many! Despite how much you think you know.) she has addressed, and helped us tackle. We will definitely continue to retain her services for this, as well as future endeavors. Thank you, Mrs Davis!!
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27 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I would like to say that I am very pleased with The S Davis Law Group with helping reconstruct my Bailbonds business "Nonstop Bail bonds". Shakeatha Davis and her staff helped reorganize, staff, put policies in place, and even helped with collections as an added on service. Ms. Davis would attend my company meetings and stay for a longer period of time (at no extra cost) at my office to make sure her firm completed the task for that day. I would highly recommend any business to hire The S Davis Law Group (big or small) to help reconstruct their business they are very affordable and reliable with a good follow up. Thank you again Ms. Davis and Staff!
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16 Jan, 2019 by Wendy
Attorney Shakeata Davis, is very professional and kept me informed about my case. I nicked named her "Lioness" in the courtroom. Attorney Davis, was very proficient in everything she pertaining to my case. I highly recommend her services.
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05 Jan, 2023 by Kathleen
Mr. Sher represented me in a personal injury case. I suffer from several, chronic health conditions due to negligence. Mr. Sher was extremely knowledgeable regarding the law. He is a hardworking and ethical attorney. Mr. Sher always kept me informed throughout my case, regarding what to expect and made himself available to answer any questions and/or concerns that I had. He worked tirelessly to secure a successful outcome for me. I will definitely recommend Mr. Sher to family members or friends who are in need of an attorney in the future.
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03 Jun, 2020 by Brett
My experience with Mr. Sher was great!!!! kept me informed about everything and any questions i had was able to call any time of the day. I truly felt he had my best interest at heart 100% of the way
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29 May, 2020 by Ericca jones
I was very please with Sher Law Firm. The law firm kept me update on everything and nothing went unnoticed. Mr. Andrew and his firm work very hard on my case. I will recommend this attorney and his Law Firm to anyone. Thanks Sher Law Firm and Mr. Andrew Sher's for all of your hard work.
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12 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend Jake VanAusdall! He represented one of our family businesses and was instrumental in resolving a lease settlement. He was very upfront with fee schedule, what to expect, options and advice to best meet our goals and objectives. It was extremely easy to work with him even though we had to remotely to settle this case. His efficiency and professionalism will definitely put you at ease!
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22 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
My experience with Jake is the best I’ve had with any attorney I’ve found on Avvo—or any online legal marketplace—to-date. He was responsive, kind, knowledgeable and helpful, all of which I had yet to encounter. I’ll definitely go to him for any/all future legal needs that fall within his area of expertise, and, if you’re reading this, I recommend you do, too.
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27 Oct, 2018 by Aley
I am living in Phoenix and had a lingering issue in Nashville. I hired Jake VanAusdall while living in Phoenix and never returned to Nashville during the time. He was able to help me without issue with that distance and I never had to wait long for a response, even with a time difference. He made me feel confident about the case from day one!
Additionally, when I called the offices for anything, whoever answered was always kind and helpful. It is clearly a culture established at this firm.
I will absolutely recommend this firm and Jake to anyone that needs services in the Nashville area!
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