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21 May, 2021 by D harley
Fantastic representation in a medical lawsuit!!
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31 Dec, 2020 by Jim cossitt
One of the better law firms in the state. I've been on the same side with them and adverse to them.
Overall, top notch litigation firm.
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01 Jan, 2020 by Art hoffart
Great firm..highly recommend them..
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02 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
Max ensured I was treated fairly by an insurance company after they undervalued my claim. He is easy to work with and I recommend him for personal injury issues.
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25 May, 2023 by Regis
Blown away! I cannot recommend Max highly enough. He helped me through an incredibly difficult time - dealing with an insurance company that clearly didn't have my best interests at heart. He really knows his stuff. He figured out my case quickly, kept me well-informed throughout the whole process, and got me a settlement that - in no world - would I have thought possible.
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12 Dec, 2020 by Dave everett
I want to Thank Domenic and Brea for the outstanding job they did representing me in a very difficult year. I highly recommend Western Justice Law , these guys Rock
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03 Mar, 2016 by K and k
Jon came highly recommended to our family. We had no knowledge of what Estate Planning involved. Our first meeting with Jon was nothing but informative. He took as long as we needed to explain in great detail everything we needed to know to make our decision on doing an Estate Plan. There was no pressure to sign up with his firm simply honest answers to our questions. Even as the office was closing for the day Jon stayed focused on our needs. As we left that first meeting we were confident that Jon was honest and sincere.
We were provided packages to bring home to review at our own leisure and told to get back to him if we had any further questions. There were no daily calls to see if we were ready to sign a contract. It was totally our decision at our time. It didn't take us long to commit.
We sent in some information and at our next meeting there was Jon with a 90% product ready to brief us. Documents were ready for our signatures and a notary was standing by to finalize the paperwork. Then we threw Jon a curveball. We have a family member with a possible life threatening health issue. Without hesitation Jon began to explain several options for addressing this within our Estate Plan. Again this was totally our choice on how to proceed. No issue we presented was a challenge to Jon. His 20+ years of experience was a true blessing. What we believed were insurmountable problems Jon seemed to have either dealt with before or knew a way to overcome them.
Every meeting we had dealing with our Estate Plan and Family Trust Jon was present for. There was no passing the buck to someone else within the firm. There may have been one time Jon wasn't available when we tried to set up a meeting and we were asked to reschedule because he insisted on being present.
There are few people in this world that we would trust with our lives and even fewer that we would trust with our plans after we die. Jon McCarty has proven he is that man.
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01 Mar, 2016 by Mark finnicum
Jon McCarty and his team have completed several tasks for myself and my family. From simple will work to full on trust building, I have found Jon and his team to be very thorough and complete in what and how they approach their profession. The team has a proven methodology in how they keep a time line to keep projects moving ahead. I will certainly recommend Jon and his office if you have any estate needs!!
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18 Feb, 2016 by Karen
Jon is such a knowledge attorney and always willing to find the answer for you and work with you to make sure everything is handled correctly.
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19 Dec, 2017 by Mike
I was referred to Roland Durocher by a mutual acquaintance, Roland is very personable. He was able to help me understand the legal process as I was looking for help with my medical issues. After my initial consultation he was able to determine the strength of my case. In fact he jumped on board as a contingency case. Since then he has diligently done what was necessary and to help me understand every step. He has been very reassuring that the legal process takes time. He has helped my confidence in seeing this lawsuit through to the end. Roland filed two lawsuits on my behalf. The first been successful. His knowledge and patience were instrumental in helping me realize my rights.
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19 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Roland took our case, which was a very unusual and difficult case. He maintained a high level of professionalism through the entirety of the case.
Christie & Jesse Slaughter
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14 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Durocher has helped me with two personal injury cases and I received an amazing reward. He has a wonderful staff. He is helpful, smart, efficient, and reliable. He truly is an expert in his field and I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.
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02 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Explained why the specific language in a Quit Claim Deed my family intended to use for transferring ownership to an LLC was incorrect and suggested using a basic Quit Claim Deed instead to avoid problems.
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24 Feb, 2016 by Serenity
Zane is personable, knowledgeable, and a really good attorney. He kept in communication throughout our process and knew what to expect. He was proactive, responsive and kept his fees within our budget. Your case will be in extremely capable hands with Zane Sullivan as your lawyer!
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18 Feb, 2016 by Kara
I would HIGHLY recommend Zane for any real estate representation! He is very responsive to emails and phone calls and I always felt our best interest was at hand. Zane will always be the first person our office turns to!
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24 Mar, 2022 by Lindsey
I practiced law with Ryan at the same firm in Montana and was constantly impressed by his brilliance, confidence, and his ability to listen and reason. I proudly watched him argue, and win, a case in front of the Montana Supreme Court that resulted in further protections for defendants rights. Ryan is an experienced attorney who isn't afraid to pursue issues or go to trial and will put in the effort to passionately represent his clients.
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10 Feb, 2022 by Chad
He is a great defense attorney and he did a great job with my case. And I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a defense attorney.
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25 Jan, 2022 by Joel
Ryan was not only extremely knowledgeable but also took an ample amount of time to ensure that I was educated on the situation as well as felt comfortable. I felt that Ryan truly cared about my well being and was going to do whatever possible to promote my best interest. I would highly recommend
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16 Dec, 2016 by Nicole
Jim was great to work with. We had a different attorney before him. After six months of that attorney not returning calls or emails, we switched to Jim. Within a week, Jim had researched our case, updated us, and sent out demand letters. He kept us informed of our case's progress and was prompt in responding to phone calls and emails. We would highly recommend him.
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02 Dec, 2016 by Darby
James worked with me on my very first business case and made everything easy to understand and gave me a lot of different options on things that I could do. He made a bad situation a lot better. He was very well informed and made the case a breeze. He definitely made me feel confident in my choices and in the end we won the case.
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25 Nov, 2016 by Carol
I had some time sensitive things that needed to be dealt with in a short period of time. I think Mr. Wilson was a little skeptical at first, if he could get in done in my time frame. He got it done, papers were filed and everything turned out great.
Would I use Mr. Wilson again?? I certainly would. I highly recommend Mr. Wilson.
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25 Jul, 2024 by Brandon schuff
The best attorney out there. A legal genius that is highly efficient. Can not recommend enough!
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22 Aug, 2022 by Mary jo schuff
If you are in need of an attorney Don and I highly recommend Anders. Not only is he extremely intelligent and highly competent, he is also very professional, ethical, compassionate and understanding. He was readily available to answer our questions, fought hard to win our cases, and always put our interests first. We were very fortunate to have him on our side. In addition, his staff was always knowledgeable and willing to help.
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24 Jun, 2022 by Ellie mccune
I had an uninsured motorist hit me, and my own insurance backed our completely. Anders completely helped me become whole again. He is very knowledgeable, understanding and efficient. He was persistent in taking care of my case. There is no other option but Anders Blewett, I recommend him to everyone in unfortunate circumstances.
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28 Feb, 2024 by Cissy
I had several meetings with Kraig discussing the merit of pursuing a personal injury claim due to a rear end collision I was unfortunately involved
in.
Kraig was super patient with me explaining the process with the at fault insurance company.He was very candid about was it in my best interest to hire him, or not, he continued on to give me some very helpful free legal advice ,I even offered to pay for his time, but he declined.
I found Kraig to be a genuine individual .
I would not hesitate a moment to refer him to family or friends!
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03 Jun, 2020 by Lakoda
Very knowledgeable, maintained steady contact with me through the whole thing and really helped my out when I was injured at work. Highly recommended
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13 Jul, 2017 by Dennis/linda
How refreshing. We had a ton of questions for a Workman's Comp/Retirement issue and only had one day in which to make our decision. We called Kraig late in the day on a Thursday afternoon and he was beyond patient with us plus took the time to explain everything in great detail. He explained that in our particular case we probably wouldn't come out ahead to hire him, but did give us tips on how to negotiate ourselves with Workman's Comp. Who does that? He did not try to up sell us, sign us or give us grandiose expectations, simply straight talked and gave us our best options. Thank you Kraig. We choose your law firm at random from internet listings but will recommend and choose your law firm in the future because of your compassion and the professional interaction we had with you. My husband even commented how nice it was you didn't seem like you were trying to get rid of us once it was determined we weren't hiring you. It is really stressful trying to figure all the Social Security, Retirement, Workman's Comp, etc. for a lay person; you answered all our questions and then some plus eased our minds that we were making the right decision. Highly recommend.
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19 Nov, 2019 by Dean
Recently completed Estate Planning with Mr. Patrick Beddow that included family ranch property located in Montana and our home in Wyoming. He listened closely and asked pertinent questions so that I soon believed he clearly understood our needs. Relatively quickly he created our Revocable Family Trust and associated Realty Transfer Certificates; and his assistant had the necessary deeds recorded in the appropriate counties. Throughout I felt treated as a person and not merely a client. I wouldn't hesitate to contact him again should need arise. In fact, while the entire process was completed via phone, mail, text and email; I’d enjoy sitting down any afternoon and visiting with him over a beer. An excellent experience. Thank you.
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30 Dec, 2017 by Ron
I researched real estate attorneys in Montana ,we do not live in Montana but do live in a state that Mr Beddow has a license to practice. When I called the firm I was great with a very courtesy professional staff. Mr Beddow listened to what I was interested in and explained the process, and that he would check to see if there were any conflicts etc. not more than a day later I was contacted by this firm, they sent there retainer form and an amount to send for a retainer. I did that and they went to work right away. Stayed in touch and kept us informed . This is important if you do not reside in Montana. I have found it a good experience dealing with all the staff as well as Mr Beddow. I have also found that unlike some lawyers ,that our needs were treated as important to them.
They do bill you but not for every single lil piece of paper and every phone call with in reason. It appears also that they do not waste time trying to get billable hours,Simply put your in good hands and can expect to get what you pay for. A top class honest firm that cares and represents you with professional service . I have felt very comfortable dealing with them long distance.
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18 Nov, 2015 by Christopher
Patrick provided a comprehensive will and power of attorney for me, explaining to me the ins and outs of the process in detail and making sure I was all set. He is an expert in a variety of legal fields and has a great amount of knowledge in his areas of specialty. He comes highly recommended as a professional, thorough, and personable attorney.
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31 Aug, 2023 by Mike and julie
We hired David for a business litigation matter. He knows the law, explains the pros and cons of your case, is always responsive to phone calls, emails, and questions, and writes clear and concise court documents. He works well in adversarial situations, knows how to fight for his clients, is always prepared, and is very professional. He has a level head and works hard. If you need a good lawyer, hire David. We had an excellent outcome.
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21 Jul, 2016 by Darra
Dave is always prompt to answer or return my calls and messages. He is attentive to my concerns and is good at handling all elements of the situation, which greatly relieves my workload and anxiety.
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09 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Steele was engaged to represent me in a complex civil suit. He timely responded to my questions, thoroughly explained my case and it's risks, and was able to achieve an excellent result. I highly recommend his services.
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18 Oct, 2017 by Annette
This was my first experience dealing with the legal system and having a lawyer. I was going through a divorce and setting up a parenting plan. Hilary was so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful along the way. She was there for me every step of the way. I could confide in her. She explained everything to me. After the retainer was paid, I couldn’t pay her all the money at once. She and I worked out a payment plan until I was paid up. She kept in touch with me regarding the progress and next steps, as well as answered all my questions. I would recommend her to anyone. In fact I already have and a friend of mine is utilizing her services.
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27 Oct, 2014 by Tiffany
Hilary was exceptional in her representation of my case. I was and still am going through a very difficult period in my life and her strength and kindness helped me. I would recommend Hilary to anyone.
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29 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
I was blindsided by a request for a divorce from my husband. I had quit my job many years prior to raise our kids and support my husband as he furthered his career. After spending countless hours speaking to attorneys on the phone, across the state of Montana, I finally found Ms. Oitzinger. She was compassionate, knowledgable and professional. She agreed to work with my husband and I as a mediator, and I know that it went well because of how she handled the dynamics of the process. I am so grateful to her.
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31 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
John is very professional. He is quick to respond to all questions and he promptly responds with answers or corresponds to make sure he understands the question/s. John has patience and is genuinely concerned for his clients. We are very happy with his service.
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07 Jun, 2016 by Nancy
John was excellent in helping me to gain the full benefits from my mother's long term care insurance policy. I went to John because of his extensive knowledge with the insurance industry and his ability to achieve results. He also helped me file and settle another suit against the same company for punitive damages. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
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04 Jun, 2016 by Jan
John Morrison represented our family in a lawsuit against an insurance company. We have worked closely with John for over 6 Years. He was amazing in that he truly did his homework and never backed down. He was great in keeping us abreast of every situation. He remained passionate yes realistic in every way. We are so thankful for his efforts.
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24 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
I was in a car accident and like an idiot didn’t go to the hospital because I thought I was fine. A couple months later I started experiencing symptoms which my chiropractor called dormant injury and said was common. I hired Becky Henning and even though I waited a couple months she was able to get the insurance company to pay for all my medical bills plus a lump sum of cash. Thanks Becky!
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28 Jun, 2018 by Angela
I contacted the law firm after many attempts to other firms that denied my claim. I had an over the phone consult and within no time I was asked to come in and have a meeting with them. I instantly felt relief with them, they made me feel comfortable and content. They worked so hard on my case and kept me up to date with all the details. They won my case when no other firm would take the time to care. I would highly recommend Rebecca and her firm they truly treat you like family.
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17 Mar, 2015 by Joan daly snover
I worked with Patrick Risken as a court reporter for more than 15 years. Pat is a very talented, experienced and respectful attorney. In my almost 30 years of court reporting across the country and working with probably hundreds if not thousands of attorneys, I have rarely found an attorney who is as smart as he is successful. I highly recommend him for any type of legal mediation or legal work you are needing.
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05 Nov, 2012 by Todd startzel
I strongly recommend Pat to any client needing skilled and effective representation. I have worked with and against Pat on a number of different cases, ranging from construction defect litigation to products liability claims. In all my dealings with Pat, he was at all times both professional and a strong advocate for his client. Pat knows how and then does obtain quality results for his clients.
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15 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I recently contacted John for a commercial lease dispute that was very time sensitive as the tenant was in the process of moving out. Even though it was late afternoon/after hours, John was able to provide me with important information, and by early the next morning had reviewed my lease and provided me with specific advice on how to proceed. I was able to make a well informed decision and come to a reasonable solution with the vacating tenant.
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13 Apr, 2016 by Lawrence
John helped me by reviewing a letter I wrote to the city regarding a real estate matter. He made excellent suggestions and acted quickly on short notice. I would definitely recommend him to anybody seeking the type of legal services he specializes in.
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24 Sep, 2020 by Benjamin
Top-notch law firm! I couldn't be happier with Michael Rabb and his practice. Absolutely incredible service, and a fantastic lawyer. Anyone who needs a lawyer, should definitely reach out to The Rabb Law Firm. Highly Recommended!!
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21 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
Michael was incredibly helpful, listened intently and spoke clearly and directly. He gave me legal perspective and offered general guidance that assisted me in understanding
my situation. I was truly glad I reached out to Avvo and got a chance to speak with Michael.
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05 Mar, 2021 by Kelly
I spoke with him about laws pertaining to workman comp. and my rights on getting 2nd opinions. Whether a job can place me on comp. due to Dr. Restrictions after still doing the same job for 9 months. He was very friendly and helpful in the many steps I could take.. There was no pressure to hire him during the consultation and tells you up front his charges if you do. Would recommend him to friends and family and I am keeping his card in case I need him again.
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19 Apr, 2018 by Mike
I used McKeon law services for a car claim. Mr. McKeon was very professional awesome to work with. I highly recommend his services.
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22 Mar, 2017 by Samantha
Jacqui is an amazing woman and an excellent attorney she helped me with a case that could have ended badly if I hadn't turned to her for help. She kept me informed of everything going on so that I wasn't in the dark and when trial came she was incredible. I definitely couldn't have done that without her and her staff!
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22 Mar, 2017 by Scotti
I had an extremely good experience working with Jacqui and her staff to resolve a complicated litigation case. Jacqui was very responsive and answered all my questions quickly and clearly. I have worked with a lot of lawyers and I can say that her ability to get right to the heart of the issue is unparalleled. I could tell that she had the client's best interests at heart and was working tirelessly to resolve this case. I would definitely hire Jacqui again in the future.
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28 Mar, 2019 by Ian
Matt did a terrific job helping us with our case. He showed abnormally great patience with us even when I was kind of a pain in the neck and offered a lot of support and wisdom. I hope to never end up in the situation we were in again, but I would definitely use him to handle it if I did.
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02 May, 2017 by Rich
Matt was very helpful with some small business legal issues. He took time to listen to my issue and came up with a great solution. I would highly recommend Shimanek Law.
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12 Apr, 2018 by Christine
Meri assisted with our adoption from foster-care both kin and non-kin. She was available, kind and explained things so that we could understand them. Her prices were reasonable and she provided clear billing information. As the need has arisen we have used her for other minor issues.
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26 Mar, 2018 by Kellyann deniger
I am a current client of Meri's. We needed help in attempting to obtain custody of our grandson who had lived with us most of his life. While we were not successful in obtaining custody, because of Meri's expertise we are written into the parenting plan and are able to have routine and regular contact with him, that would not have been possible without Meri's help. She has great relationships with other attorney's and judges, which adds to her effectiveness. She is kind, realistic and concerned about what is best for the child. Without Meri's help, I would have limited if any contact with this little boy.
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10 May, 2018 by Anonymous
I cannot thank Chris enough for the care and guidance he and his staff gave me through a painful divorce. As an attorney myself I understand the importance of privacy. Chris and his team are 100% professional while compassionate in dealing with divorce situations. He fought hard for my interests. I would recommend anyone facing the difficult situation of divorce to retain him.
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12 Oct, 2017 by Jason
I have worked closely with Chris and his staff though a very long and difficult divorce. Chris and his staff have always been extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the whole situation. The bottom line is that Chris is one of the finest family law attorneys in the State of Montana.
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13 Apr, 2024 by Angela
Tb not sure. Do I have open civil cases?.
Will you please find out. About unknown cases?
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04 May, 2016 by Tim
It has been very interesting to work with Robert. He has been very professional, informative, and demonstrated that he knows exactly what he is doing while keeping me informed at all times. I would not hesitate to use his services again if the need arose.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Amber
Martin and the rest of the team were amazing help in a less than desirable circumstance. While we are never ready to lose a loved one, they were amazing in making sure I was taken care of and understood all of the processes in taking care of my fathers Estate Probate. I would highly recommend Martin.
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15 Jan, 2019 by Tyler
Martin was quick and easy to work with. He consulted on a TV\Film copyright infringement and drafted a letter that resulted in an agreeable settlement. I went through several law firms in the area, he was one of the few that said he could help. It seems there are few IP\Entertainment lawyers in the area. If we ever have a dispute again, we'll be sure to reach out to him.
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28 Sep, 2016 by Peck's
He was my husbands attorney for a custody and a DN case (we were not the offending parents), he did an exceptional job. Always on top of things, quick to respond, and went above and beyond!
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30 Aug, 2016 by Rich
Craig represented me well in my divorce. He did an excellent job of protecting my assets and developing a fair settlement. In addition, he was always very professional and helped ensure that I made good and not hasty emotional decisions.
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15 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Bob is an amazing attorney. He was able to help my partner and I through the B-1 and K-1 visa process. Incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and honest. I feel very confident with Bob and have no doubts that his services will help us get our desired result. He's great at follow-through & follow-up. His instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I really have no idea what we would have done without him. He makes the vague, ambiguous language of the USCIS easy to understand. If you ever need any assistance or have any sort of immigration questions-he is definitely your guy.
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25 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
A brilliant honest lawyer, looks out for the best interest of the client. Very hard working, very thorough, excellent work. Very competent and capable. Excellent negotiation skills, got amazing successful results for client.
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20 Apr, 2017 by Bary
Dave has always done right by me and always looked out for my best interests, He isn't one of those Attorneys that sets back and watches your bill climb without getting results, If Dave thinks you are throwing good money at bad he will look you in your eye and tell you. I used Dave for a divorce and also to draw up some contracts years later. I will absolutely go to Dave for anything I need in the future.
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18 Apr, 2017 by Tammy
Dave is an excellent business lawyer. He helped me with my employee contracts, non-competition agreements, sign zoning, signing ordinates, my will and lease negotiations and drafting. He is efficient, understands exactly what I wanted.
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31 Aug, 2023 by Marie cornell
Set up my husband and I's
Last Will And Testament, power of attorneys, filed a homestead on our home and property and helped me get my financial situation set up after my husband passed away...
5-stars!
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31 Jan, 2020 by Travis robbins
06 May, 2018 by Kendra
James went above and beyond for me from the very beginning. I was nervous getting a public defender, but James did amazing. He cared about my case from the beginning and always made me felt heard. James greatly exceeded my expectations and was a fantastic lawyer. I truly believe he would have given me his all at trial if we would have gotten to that point.
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11 Oct, 2015 by Brian
We hired Stephanie from a recommendation and could not be happier. We had a complex case involving the biggest investment in our lives – our house. Stephanie met with us for a consultation and we were able to discuss all of our options and realistic possible conclusions.
Immediately we were very comfortable with her style and the way that she communicated with us. We felt this was important as we would need to communicate often and there needs to be a strong relationship in place. She is personable and this made us feel confident in hiring her to take on our case.
We were even more impressed with her work ethic as she is very organized and always kept us in the loop for any new developments, information or filings. She also would let us know what she needed from us for the case to move forward. Unlike most attorney experiences we have heard, Stephanie was always in contact with us and quickly got back to us when we called with questions.
Stephanie is intelligent and also diligent in her case law research. We liked that she was able to boil down this legalese into something that she could explain to us in layman terms and not make us feel like she was talking down to us. As said before, this was a complex case and we wanted to understand everything that was going on.
Stephanie is also a very aggressive negotiator and exudes confidence and knowledge – the other attorneys soon learned that she would not be intimidated or bullied into a position that was not favorable to us.
In the end, were were able to reach a settlement with the insurance company that was agreeable to both of us, and a far better position than what they first tried to offer us. My wife and I would highly recommend hiring Stephanie as your attorney.
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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:
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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.
