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07 Aug, 2017 by Todd
Stacy was professional, patient, and knowledgeable. Not to mention a very pleasant, down-to-earth person. My wife and I were doing pretty comprehensive estate planning including wills, a revocable trust, and various power of attorney documents. Stacy walked us through each step in detail and answered all of our questions. I would not hesitate to recommend Stacy or her firm.
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18 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
I had several high profile attorneys working on a very difficult case. Mr. Mushkin came in and took charge. He did not bill me for every minute we communicated like all the other attorneys did. He was easily accessible. Very happy with my attorney and also very grateful he is trustworthy .
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30 Jun, 2016 by Martin
After what I had thought was an amicable divorce from a cheating ex-wife and I had moved out of town being basically empty-handed, she dragged me back to court by amending the decree, attempting to now pin her frivolously acquired and undisclosed credit card debt on me as well. At first I was reluctant to hire an attorney since I had already let virtually everything go and I had thought that the judicial system had actually something to do with justice, but I soon realized that I was headed for a disaster if I continued to try to defend myself. 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. I was happy to learn that Michael Balabon falls into the remaining 1%. I got the recommendation to hire Mr. Balabon from a friend of mine–a successful criminal defense attorney–to represent me against my ex’s ludicrous demands. Since I had moved away, Mr. Balabon represented me in my absence and did an amazing job. I was working off-shore with very limited communication and then had moved back to my home country in Europe, so I had to put all my trust and faith into him, and he did not disappoint me. With the experience of working in that field for over 20 years, Mr. Balabon took a personal interest in my case and represented me with great vigor against my sociopathic ex-wife and her just as unreasonable attorney. Communication ability & responsiveness: Mr. Balabon was very communicative, kept me in the loop every step of the way and responded to my inquiries quickly and competently. He explained the judicial system and the probable outcome of my case very understandably and with great precision and foresight. I felt very understood and my concerns were taken seriously, and I know a lot about family law now–way more than I ever cared to know. Quality of service: I am very satisfied with Mr. Balabon's work. His approach was very detail-oriented, he asked the right questions, and was able to comprehend my situation which involved mutual transcontinental businesses as well as personal and professional debt and asset distribution. I attest that Mr. Balabon had an exceptional understanding and handling of my particular situation, and he applied all facts in court to my fullest satisfaction. Value for money: Mr. Balabon’s rates seem to be typical for attorneys in his field. However, what makes the difference is that his work actually justifies the rates he quotes. He went above and beyond his call of duty and worked diligently trying to reach a settlement (that the other party kept sabotaging until it had to end up in front of the judge), and he was able to obtain a judgment that was very much in my favor. In summary, Mr. Balabon saved me a ton of money, gave me peace of mind, and practically freed me from being tied to a disappointing human being which could have been the case had it not been for Mr. Balabon's outstanding work. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael Balabon as an attorney if your case is important to you.
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08 Feb, 2012 by M wright
Exceptional , Honest, Honorable, Knowledgeable, Intelligent, Highly Skilled One of the Most Trustworthly Ethical attorneys I have ever been priviledged to work with. He has helped me on numerous occasions as well as helping several of my clients. He definitely gets my Highest Recomendation !! Whatever your legal needs if he cannot personally take care of it, he will make sure another of his collegues does. I have worked with several legal professionals in the past but none as charactered and awesome as Nikoll Nikci. I met Nikoll over a year ago having been referred to him with one of my clients for their bankruptcy foreclosure needs and since that time Nikoll has helped me and many of my other co workers and friends. He has been a guide and help in every legal need I have brought to him which have been many in various financial needs areas. He knows just what to do in every situation or you can trust him to find the answer. He does not put up with any nonsense and gets the job done Well. He is 10 steps ahead of anyone I have ever needed any legal protection from which puts him on my "A" list. He has made my life easier which I really appreciate. Anyone would benefit from his professional knowledge and services. I have worked with several attorneys over the years but Nikoll is the one out of all of them I would return to time and again for his advise and legal help. Well Done Nikoll !! I highly recommend Nikoll Nikci for any financial legal need you may have !!
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27 Oct, 2011 by Wynn
She really takes time to know your family and gets things done on her end. She is good at what she does and we are so happy to have her represent us. We got our home loan modified within 3 months and she guided us with ease through the paperwork. Thank You Monica for helping us get back on our feet. We are forever greatful for all your help. Sincerely, Wynn Slothower
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02 Aug, 2013 by John
Bill is a no-nonsense kind of guy. He is direct, honest and understands what you, his client expects and gets it done! Its difficult to meet a clients expectations but Bill somehow exceeds them!
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03 May, 2017 by Caroline
I contacted another law firm for a personal injury claim. They referred me to Adam. He is on the ball, responsive, assertive, and attentive. Within literally 2 hours of meeting with him the first time, he had opened the insurance claims, arranged medical care for me. He has no problem returning calls himself, usually within minutes. Can't say enough good things about him.
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30 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
My wife and I contacted Mr. Hsu by telephone after being sued by the buyer/new owners of our vacation home in Nevada. Since we reside in California, we went on line looking for legal representation and found Maupin/Cox/Legoy attorneys at law. After explaining our situation to the receptionists, we were put in touch with Mr. Hsu. We advised Mr. Hsu we were being sued for "Fraudulent Misrepresentations and Nondisclosures" in connection with the sale of our property in Nevada the previous year. After explaining everything to Mr. Hsu, he requested certain documents from us which we faxed immediately. Mr. Hsu then responded to opposing counsel within 24 hours explaining our rights, our truthfulness when completing the Seller's Real Property Disclosure Form (SRPD) and Nevada law pertaining to our case. After Mr. Hsu's letter to the opposing counsel, we never heard another word from opposing counsel about this matter. All of this was completed through emails, telephone conversations and faxes. Mr. Hsu is very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We would definitely recommend Mr. Hsu should you ever need an attorney. Thank you Rick!
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12 Feb, 2015 by Bruce
Seeing Ms. Van Duyne's work first hand has impressed me with her commitment to her clients, from Community Managers to homeowners. She is well versed in the intricacies of CA law and is experienced with proceedings with NRED. She and Betty work tirelessly for the wrongfully injured.
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18 Dec, 2017 by Janon
Phil was courteous and attentive. He listened patiently, interjecting questions when needed. Correspondence was sent out quickly and documents filed on time. Phil was easy to reach if I had a concern and was also excellent at contacting me when there was something to report. I went into our first meeting with opposing counsel and my now, ex-partner feeling very anxious. Immediately it became obvious Phil was well-versed in my case. He was able to root out the weakness in opposing counsels positions, surgically dissecting inconsistencies in their arguments, showing they were ill-prepared. By the end of this first meeting I was sitting tall, knowing that I was in good hands. It was enjoyable working with Phil. I could tell he really enjoys what he does. He treated my case like a chess game, anticipating opposing counsels moves, then figuring out how to overcome two moves ahead. One thing I really appreciated was his honesty. He let me know potential costs and time involved with my choice of paths to take. Sometimes in business you can get bitter and want revenge. You argue over principle rather than a fair and just outcome. Phil kept me focused on the intellectual aspect of my case rather than on my emotions that would have cost me $1000's of wasted dollars. He truly is a remarkable attorney.
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17 Oct, 2013 by Paul
Last year my Dad passed away and there were problems with his estate. Before Joe, I hired two attorneys to help me. The first one charged me $2,500 for two letters. The second charged me $10,000, never answered any questions,never sent me an invoice, withdrew from the case and left me high and dry. Joe cleaned up the mess. He ALWAYS returned my calls and e mails. The best $100 I ever spent in my life was for the one hour preview of my case. Joe DID exactly what he said he would do. Joe Gorman is a honest, caring professional attorney. What else would you want in your lawyer? Thank you, Joe.
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07 Apr, 2017 by Clare
Cassell von Baeyer with Incline Law Group has been my Real Estate attorney for several years. She has given me expert advice and counsel on multiple real estate issues. She is very accessible and responsive. Recently we worked on a project that was very complicated. It also needed to be handled expeditiously due filing deadlines. Cassell jumped on the project, helped me understand all of the issues and made recommendations that would a win-win solution for me and the other parties. She contacted the parties and negotiated a very successful outcome. I know it is hard to decide when you are looking for an attorney. Cassell was actually referred to me by a realtor that I highly respect. I am so glad I contacted her. Even though we have only talked on the phone since I live in Florida, we hit it off immediately. I have always been treated like a priority with her and her office staff. And the highly successful outcome on a very technical real estate problem speaks volumes about her expertise and commitment to help! If you are in need of a real estate or business attorney, please give Cassell a call! You will be glad you did!
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08 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Ms Mullins has efficiently generated the required documents to facilitate the creation of three businesses that are based in Las Vegas Nevada. Her work product has been of excellent quality and prepared in a timely manner.
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02 Dec, 2017 by Brad
My employment/labor case was one of Danielle's first after she passed the State Bar Exam. The case was complicated and had numerous aspects that needed to be addressed; she dove in, head first, and handled it like she was a seasoned attorney. She always spoke to me as a person, and ensured that I was kept apprised of the case updates as they happened. I was extremely impressed with her intelligence and drive to achieve the end a result we were hoping for. A BIG win against a large employer.
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13 Feb, 2017 by Sam ko
I had the liberty to work with Cody on a multi unit case stemming for disclosure issues and Cody was instrumental in getting me a settlement in a short amount of time. He was on the case since day 1 and along with Terrry Moore these 2 attorneys are super knowledgeable with the current real estate laws in Vegas. Not only that they are very reputable based on their billings and the efficiency and results they bring. I would not hesitate to consult and utilize Cody's expertise next time in any real estate matter.
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19 Oct, 2017 by Patricia
I greatly appreciate Charles Cook's rapid reply to my posted question on estate planning and owning foreign real estate. In addition to posting a reply with his counsel he later called me and left a voice message. I contacted his office today and left a message, hope to speak with him soon to discuss my estate planning challenges in greater detail.
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22 Sep, 2011 by Anonymous
Mr. Robbins is second to none when it comes to real estate, corporate and contract law. He works very hard to ensure every aspect of the contract is reviewed and analyzed correctly. I recommend utilizing Mr. Robbins' experience with your real estate contract law needs.
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20 Jun, 2011 by Anonymous
Mr. Reade is the best lawyer in have come across here in Nevada. He is very well defined in both court and on paper. He gives great support when dealing with litigation and takes your concerns and thoughts in to consideration. Thank you.
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27 May, 2011 by Kevin mcgraw, associate general counsel, protection one, inc.
Joice is an outstanding litigator who works hard at keeping the best interests of her clients in the forefront, especially in terms of legal fees. Joice has represented us in several matters and has shown a keen ability to effectively and efficiently work a lawsuit to a satisfactory conclusion; in all cases for us, without ever going to trial. We very much appreciate Joice's shrewd and common-sense approach to litigation, and her ability to work cases and get them resolved without getting "down in the mud" with opposing counsel. I would highly recommend Joice to any business of any size for their commercial litigation needs!
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13 Jul, 2017 by Andrew
Mr. Schnitzer has represented myself and/or my family in numerous real estate loan transactions and sale transactions. He is very professional and skilled in protecting his clients.
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23 Aug, 2010 by Maria
I have used brian for several years and have always been more than satisfied.
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23 Dec, 2014 by Annette
I have been w orking with Mr. Tanner for going on four years with my case, He has kept me informed throughout the process of my case. I would recommend if you are looking for an Attorney that has your best intrest at heart, he's your go to guy. Thank you for all the help and encourgagement throught this long process of healing and legal battle, without you I would have never made it this far. May God bless you and your family, as he blessed me placing you in my life at a time I mosted needed you. Sincerely Annette & Family
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03 Oct, 2014 by James
I met this attorney many years ago when he was representing another party in a mutual negotiation and thought at the time the other party was receiving outstanding representation. Many years later when the time came that I was in need of legal counsel for a very serious business matter I immediately thought of him. I retained him and he has done an outstanding job representing my interests. If you need an aggressive litigator after all attempts at negotiation fail, I highly recommend this attorney. He comes well prepared, thinks outside the box and will keep you fully informed. The most impressive thing though, he is an extremely honest man that possesses the highest degree of integrity. How's that for an attorney?
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02 Dec, 2015 by Eugene
I called in to his office to ask questions about a legal matter I was having. The secretary put me on hold and Frank answered, looking for another client. He politely asked me my why I was calling and ended up talking to me for 15 minutes. He told me some things I didn't want to hear, but needed to, and also some things that made me feel alot better about my next step. I ended up hiring him and I'm glad I did. He's a hard worker, and a straight shooter. You don't see a whole lot of that anymore.
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08 Jun, 2016 by Eric
Consulted with this attorney on a real estate matter. Was well informed, and best of all, was practical. Answered all my questions, was prompt and available when he said he would be. I would recommend him again, and probably seek out his counsel if additional legal advice was needed, but thanks to him the consultation was all we needed to resolve the matter with the opposing party.
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30 Sep, 2015 by Randy
Richard is the kindest, most sincere attorney I have ever came across in life anywhere in the world. He settled our high problematic Immigration problem with care and concern. He went over and beyond all the contractual agreements we had to ensure our success was concluded. He started in Washington State, moved to Nevada, and never stopped continuing just like we sat together in a room but separated by states, and even when I didn't get it or was way behind, he picked up my slack to keep the case in-front of the government and active by doing a lot of my work. Richard is truly the best, and working like this in this tough world, I am sure the clients will line up to have a genuine person representing them.
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21 Nov, 2013 by Nl
Finally, I encounter an honorable attorney! As non-attorneys, we are obligated to only receive legal advice from a licensed attorney. I wish I would have sought her advice first - it would have saved me both time and expense.
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25 Jun, 2018 by Lola
Michael gave me great advice, quoted the law and gave my husband and I a freef 3o minute consultation.
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14 May, 2013 by Glade
Craig has represented our REIT in several real estate related matters. We lien heavily on his skill, experience and calmness under pressure. A great asset to our company. Thank you!
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10 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Very efficient. Easy to contact, fast response. Very helpful with explanation of process and details. I would recommend Carli a thousand times over. Carli knows her stuff(law). Thank you for helping my family.
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