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16 May, 2022 by Stephanie gomez
If I could give 0 stars- I WOULD! Did NOT show up to court! Red flag #1 When Raimo was appointed to my child support case I spent the entire time leading up to my court date trying to reach her with no success. I tried everything. She DOES NOT respond or return emails, phone calls, millions of voicemails etc. Red flag #2 When I finally heard from her it was via a text message sent at midnight- which I find completely unprofessional. With my court date 4 days away, I was feeling desperate and helpless, so I responded immediately, but AGAIN got no response until 2 days before court. Red flag #3 When I finally spoke to her, I explained my case but she offered no sound advice or options for fighting the case. She seemed uninterested and claimed she was busy with “school.” This interaction left me feeling just as hopeless as before. Now at this point I should’ve known better and looked elsewhere for help, but she had dragged me and ignored me right up until the weekend before court so I had no time. Now here I am, waiting to see the judge, and she is nowhere to be found; Ignoring all my calls and texts. Long story short- SHE DID NOT EVEN SHOW UP TO COURT!! TWO DAYS LATER - she sends me a nonchalant text message saying- “Sorry I missed you. What happened in court?” She did not even have the decency to give me a call. Disgustingly unprofessional. I NEVER write reviews but this one was necessary!! This lady should have her license revoked! As a lawyer, clients put their trust in you and you are responsible for their well-being, freedom, representation in the legal system. I’m sorry but this lady is TRASH!
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16 May, 2022 by Anonymous
If I could give 0 stars- I WOULD! Did NOT show up to court! Red flag #1 When Raimo was appointed to my child support case I spent the entire time leading up to my court date trying to reach her with no success. I tried everything. She DOES NOT respond or return emails, phone calls, millions of voicemails etc. Red flag #2 When I finally heard from her it was via a text message sent at midnight- which I find completely unprofessional. With my court date 4 days away, I was feeling desperate and helpless, so I responded immediately, but AGAIN got no response until 2 days before court. Red flag #3 When I finally spoke to her, I explained my case but she offered no sound advice or options for fighting the case. She seemed uninterested and claimed she was busy with “school.” This interaction left me feeling just as hopeless as before. Now at this point I should’ve known better and looked elsewhere for help, but she had dragged me and ignored me right up until the weekend before court so I had no time. Now here I am, waiting to see the judge, and she is nowhere to be found; Ignoring all my calls and texts. Long story short- SHE DID NOT EVEN SHOW UP TO COURT!! TWO DAYS LATER - she sends me a nonchalant text message saying- “Sorry I missed you. What happened in court?” She did not even have the decency to give me a call. Disgustingly unprofessional. I NEVER write reviews but this one was necessary!! This lady should have her license revoked! As a lawyer, clients put their trust in you and you are responsible for their well-being, freedom, representation in the legal system. She did the complete opposite. It was like I didn’t have a lawyer at all.
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11 Jan, 2022 by Melissa campos
Excelente abogada la recomiendo muy amable
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03 Feb, 2022 by Deb
Mariam Ebrahimi is a top-notch attorney. Over the course of several years dealing with a litigious ex and fighting over custody, Mariam has proved to be my best advocate, guiding me through what has been an incredibly high conflict divorce. She is straight forward and doesn’t just tell me what I want to hear. Her perspective on how the judicial system works and what is considered reasonable is first rate. She knows the law and is quick on her feet in dealing with things that arise last minute. She is also one of the most accessible and responsive attorneys I have ever met. She truly cares about her clients and wants what is in their best interest. You can’t go wrong if you go with Mariam. She will always be on your side and guide you appropriately.
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07 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
She was my attorney in adultery case two years ago. What she was cared to make money not to win the case. She made very bad mistake with separation date. My ex took the 5th. She asked me to go to Court with her. She said I should feel the cour atmosphere. When we got to court, she immediately introduced me to the judge and put me on the stand being questioned without any preparation. She used me because she was not prepared.He got his fifth. She asked me to give return taxes for five years. What a waste of time it was. I had doubts whether she looked into them.She overcharged me for every meeting and everything she was doing.She was rude,often burst screaming when questioned her actions/approached and threatened to leave the case.She supposed to send certified and regular letters.After three weeks not getting respond from the recipient I asked for receipt with tracking number. She got very angry screaming,if I don’t trust her she can’t defend me anymore.She never send those letters, she lied. For the Deposition most questions I prepared she had no time and asked for.There was the most humiliating time for me.My ex was sarcastic to her the most of the time and lied and she had solid evidence he did.when she started negotiations with his lawyer how much money I have to give back to my ex for spousal support he paid me and for all bills he paid for house. I not supposed to return any money to him, I found out later. I left her after that.
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07 Jan, 2019 by Matt
I am so glad I was able to find Mariam. She helped guide me through a divorce that left me in pieces. Not only did she ensure that my interests were always in the front, she ensured the other counsel did not create undue burden with me. I praise her ability to help me and her knowledge of the law to guide me when I wanted to get the other side. She ensured that we found the core values of what we were fighting for and went after it. In the end she saved me significant amount of money and even more pain and suffering.
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25 Feb, 2019 by Megan
Ms. Williams was able to work wonders for my case! She is attentive, very knowledgeable of the law in NC and VA, and easy to discuss the facts of your case with. I highly recommend her services. She was able to get my speeding ticket reduced substantially. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!
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03 Nov, 2018 by Teri
WARNING - DO NOT USE - I don’t normally write reviews but this one I’m doing because I wish someone had told me. I’ve have actually filed a complaint with the VA State Bar. I paid in October 2017 for an easy divorce as we had a prenup. She finally told me in March that I would have my papers in 4 to 6 weeks - the word “guaranteed” was said several times, which stood out because nobody, let alone an attorney, would say that. Now comes August & she finds out we need affidavits. Stating she and the opposing attorney didn’t think they would need them. I don’t know who the opposing attorney is because he didn’t have one. She will call so it shows unknown caller that goes straight to voicemail and will then deny she did that. Still no divorce. Use at your own risk now.
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19 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
I thought I would have a great experience with this law office, but almost every time I would get in touch with the office, it took forever to have my case worked on. Any action on my case was so delinquent, that I was offered a small refund, which I feel is a great P.R. gesture. One month ago, I was told "the check is in the mail". I emailed this exact statement recently to the office, and I still have not heard back. The continuous delays and excuses really turned me off. Very disappointed is an understatement.
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04 Feb, 2021 by Gail
No one ever wants to get divorced. I felt like I was in an abyss. She was wonderful and continues to be wonderful, years after the fact. I recommend her to every friend or family member in the area that needs an attorney for one of her specialties. She's the best!!
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23 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
Zealous fails to adequately describe the representation. My action was very high profile, but her office never wavered in their discretion. I can only describe the firm as exceeding the benchmark of professional The young secretary I spoke with most often was April, very bright and able-minded (didn't give legal advice), but it was Dale, Marilyn's highly skilled, ambitious associate taking care of the day to day maintenance on my case and Marilyn, as her usual pit viper self, expressing my loss before the court, demanding equity, satisfaction and closure. Faster and less painful than I imagined. This lawyer is expensive, but well worth the money! Her office bills at various rates, which range from $150 an hour to $500 or more per hour, depending on the work being done. Ms. Solomon may not guarantee results, but hiring her was the best decision I could have made during a very difficult time in my life. I am very satisfied with the outcome and I would recommend Marilyn to anyone in the Winchester area seeking an experienced divorce or bankruptcy attorney. Ms. Solomon's office is conveniently located in downtown, Winchester. Ms. Solomon is easy to reach and very responsive. The professionalism and legal expertise of the firm exceeded my expectations in every possible way!
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17 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Marilyn to represent me in my divorce and will regret it for the rest of my life. I would have gotten the same result going to court with no representation that I received with her. I lost everything including my kids, my home, partial retirement and most of my marital savings. To date I’ve payed her almost 8,000 (the small and exact amount she was able to get from my savings of 50,000) for her poor service and continue to receive bills for additional payment. She seems to think she is entitled and deserves to be paid an astronomical amount when she failed to even attain the money from my own savings. I hate to leave reviews like this especially because I do think she tries to be fair regarding custody and divorce cases which is all I asked for but it is not helpful when the other party is draining savings accounts and attempting to relocate your children before you step foot in court. My advice would be to save your money and look elsewhere.
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02 Aug, 2023 by Cynthia zazakos
I highly recommend Ralph Main. My daughter and I both went to him to get a General Power of Attorney and a Last Will and Testament. He listened to what we wanted and we asked him a lot of questions. So glad we went to him and you will be too. We are so happy we got that taken care of!!!
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22 Mar, 2022 by Theresa stafford
Larry Stein was initially recommended to me by a colleague. In 2019, I was contemplating filing an EEO complaint, and I reached out to Larry to inquire about legal representation. I was incredibly impressed with Larry’s attentiveness as I summarized the issues I was experiencing with my agency. He explained the law and offered me insights about whether I had a viable case. He also advised me to contact him if anything changed. A year later, a significant change occurred. I immediately contacted Larry and retained him for my EEO case, which continued for 20 months. Larry provided me with exceptional representation. He was a consummate professional who made himself available even after regular working hours. He has a strong character and demonstrates empathy with his clients. Given his high-level of experience, I felt comfortable and confident when relying on his professional judgment. I trusted Larry to make the right decision, and he always did. We eventually reached a resolution in my case in my favor thanks to Larry’s dedication and hard work. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case and with my experience working with Larry, who treated me as if I was a member of his family. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend Larry Stein to anyone in need of representation.
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25 Sep, 2021 by Lyndsey thackston
Mr Stein was an absolute delight to work with. He took the time to help me navigate a simple ADA accommodation issue and empowered me to have the right language to advocate for myself. I would recommend him a million times over.
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04 Nov, 2020 by Deborah parker
Larry Stein is an Excellent Attorney. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, well versed in all aspects of the law. His expertise is shown in the results for his clients. We are extremely please with the results, he represented our case expeditiously and the results were favorable. He is an A++ attorney that truly advocates for positive settlements for his clients.
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22 Mar, 2022 by Theresa stafford
Larry Stein was initially recommended to me by a colleague. In 2019, I was contemplating filing an EEO complaint, and I reached out to Larry to inquire about legal representation. I was incredibly impressed with Larry’s attentiveness as I summarized the issues I was experiencing with my agency. He explained the law and offered me insights about whether I had a viable case. He also advised me to contact him if anything changed. A year later, a significant change occurred. I immediately contacted Larry and retained him for my EEO case, which continued for 20 months. Larry provided me with exceptional representation. He was a consummate professional who made himself available even after regular working hours. He has a strong character and demonstrates empathy with his clients. Given his high-level of experience, I felt comfortable and confident when relying on his professional judgment. I trusted Larry to make the right decision, and he always did. We eventually reached a resolution in my case in my favor thanks to Larry’s dedication and hard work. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case and with my experience working with Larry, who treated me as if I was a member of his family. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend Larry Stein to anyone in need of representation.
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25 Sep, 2021 by Lyndsey thackston
Mr Stein was an absolute delight to work with. He took the time to help me navigate a simple ADA accommodation issue and empowered me to have the right language to advocate for myself. I would recommend him a million times over.
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04 Nov, 2020 by Deborah parker
Larry Stein is an Excellent Attorney. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, well versed in all aspects of the law. His expertise is shown in the results for his clients. We are extremely please with the results, he represented our case expeditiously and the results were favorable. He is an A++ attorney that truly advocates for positive settlements for his clients.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Stephanie smith
My attorney Ken kept me informed from beginning to end! A Christian based law firm!!
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30 Dec, 2023 by Natasha benton
Currently working with them debt free loading…..,,,,,,,……
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16 Oct, 2023 by Jewell
Great working with them. Everyone was so nice & knowledgeable. My attorney even got my student loans dismissed!
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07 May, 2021 by Colleen cherry
Everything has been taken care of to my satisfaction during this difficult time.
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09 Mar, 2021 by Miles monroe
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18 Oct, 2020 by Robert lagreca
Very good customer service.
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15 May, 2024 by Johnny pendleton
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12 Apr, 2024 by Robert harrison
This law firm is always friendly
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09 May, 2023 by Lee ross
Was very helpful in an estate settlement. No problems whatsoever.
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02 Sep, 2024 by Courtney campbell
Very friendly and helpful - thank you!
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29 Nov, 2022 by Kyle krzeski
I used them during the process of a business acquisition and other various business needs (trademark filing, etc.). Keith and James are top notch. They’re prompt, friendly, helpful, and give great insight. I would highly recommend them for any business needs. Great work, keep it up guys!
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23 Aug, 2021 by Sarah vogl
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03 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
She was my attorney for over two years. I really feel I did most of the work and she charged me for it. I was never charged paralegal rates for simple tasks or quick emails, she always charged me her full rate. She and her paralegal were incompetent when it came to navigating basic google drive etc. I had entire drive prepared myself with folders of evidence and information and neither of them could navigate it. Plenty of times she was unprofessional towards me, the opposing counsel and the judge. She often made me feel uncomfortable or stupid for asking questions about my own case or proceedings. On one occasion she called me an hour before our big trial claiming to have "lost" all the documents and requesting I bring all my own copies. She was then late to that trial, annoying the judge. During the trial she let the opposing counsel talk circles around her. It wasn't until I no longer used her services and did the continuing litigation on my own that I started actually getting the results I desired and began avoiding unnecessary or prolonged litigation. If you are searching for a legit attorney who will work FOR YOU I strongly recommend you hire someone other than Rita Ros-Planas.
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09 Aug, 2016 by Danny
As my family's general counsel, Rita Ros-Planas essentially saved my ass from legal and practical torture twice—once during a landlord-tenant issue and another time in a complex family trust situation. If there's one thing I'm confident of, it's Rita's incredible work ethic, knowledge-base and perseverance. You'll want to have a consultation :-)
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05 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
I consulted with Ms. Ros-Planas in an emergency child custody situation when a family member took my nephew across state lines without permission. She knew exactly how to handle the situation and did so in a very caring manner. She even followed up to confirm the child's safe return, though I ended up not needing to hire her. I give her an unqualified five star recommendation. MGS
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11 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I am very pissed to what she did to us. I would never recommend Kristine Tungol and I will give her 0 star. We hired her for the petition of my brothers, but after my dad paid her in full amount she just ignored our emails,texts or calls. She charged us thousands of dollars and this what we got from her? Shame on you.
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09 Mar, 2014 by Joseph
Kristine guided us when things became complicated She did extra work but did not charge extra monies She will be my attorney for all my families immigration needs
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14 Feb, 2014 by Mahshid
I had the opportunity to work with Tungol law office for my Employment H 1B visa. They were so great in assisting me in order to get the visa approval. They were efficient, knowledgeable and experienced in doing their job. Also every one that I worked with was very nice and friendly. I had a very good experience working with them and will be more that happy using the same law office for my immigration process.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Dustin zeher
My team and I have worked with Argent Place Law, Michael and his team several times over the years on business transactions for our clients buying or selling a business, and for our own business needs. My clients have always told me (and I don't disagree) how responsive and detailed Mike and his team are, and unlike most attorneys, very economical! If you are looking for a great attorney to help represent your legal interests when buying or selling a business, or assistance in protecting your intellectual property or succession planning look no further!
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22 Mar, 2024 by Joshua lee
Fantastic team to work with! Great at communicating with clients and made business much easier for me. Would highly recommend!
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22 Mar, 2024 by Ra
Michael has been a pleasure to work. Thoughtful, practical, and logical with great experience in navigating legal and contractual implications. I would highly recommend his work!
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04 Aug, 2023 by Sarah
Collected retainer up-front. Impossible to get in touch with. When I did hear back from him it would take a month of contact, only to have him not remember anything about my case. It took a full year to get a court date. He gave me the wrong court date, getting my case dismissed. He never showed up at court, even on the date he did me. And is now ignoring my contacts. He has not so much as returned a call or email in the two months since he got my case tossed out. Avoid. He just took my money and ghosted me.
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08 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend this firm. In particular Spencer Beckman and Paralegal, Jenny Peshoff. I only met with Spencer once for my initial consultation, but he was very friendly, professional, and down to earth. My mind was put at ease very quickly. The majority of my time was spent working with Jenny Peshoff and she was incredibly responsive, timely, and always friendly. During the few times that I visited the office in person, the staff was always courteous and very helpful. I would highly recommend both Spencer and Jenny - they are a great team! The one thing I appreciated most was the "non-lawyer speak" they used when speaking with me so that I understood exactly what was happening every step of the way.
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08 Feb, 2018 by Latif
I had a situation with a Protective Order. Spencer won the case for me in a spectacular fashion. The opposing counsel went on and on but Spencer's thorough and deep understanding of the law made him pinpoint what is important and relevant and what the judge needed to hear to win the case for me. I was so happy that day. In my opinion, he is the best in his business. If you are looking for an attorney, look no more. Just hire Spencer. He is your man... I will forever be in his debt for what he did for me. He is just an amazing lawyer!
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18 Jul, 2023 by Evan woods
Julia is a Godsend and an angel sent from heaven! She was always there for me and answered any question I had! Highly recommend!
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18 Oct, 2022 by Terrie lynch
Julia Adair is down to earth and gets the job done!
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29 Mar, 2022 by Cheryl-friend c
If you want a bankruptcy attorney that is available to answer whatever questions you might have, and answers emails within minutes, please consider Attorney Hathaway. She has helped me get my entire life back after a job loss. She answer every one of my endless questions, and never made me feel like I was a pest. I would recommend her to anyone who needs to ease their financial mind.
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27 Jul, 2023 by Darcie
Melanie is the lawyer, Donna the paralegal. Files separation and paid then in January, called and left messages and emails, did my end of the paperwork....nothing. .. June and I have paid them for bothe separation and divorce and nothing has been done... divorce was amicable and we had already separated assets and living separate lives for over a year at this point.... it's the end of July and they claim the paperwork is not back to them from my partner... absolutely unprofessional. 2nd time they claim the paperwork was sent back to them when in reality they probably lost it. A disgrace considering the other reviews of this firm are good... at this point I have given them all the money and they have be wrapped jn so they can take their sweet time. At this point I would be happy to have my money back so I can find someone to take care of this.
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27 Nov, 2021 by D wright
David Steidle did a remarkable job for my son years ago, when he was retained because the previous attorney clearly didn't have his best interests in mind. Thank you & a 5 star rating
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17 Jun, 2017 by William
David from day one has been great. He's very personable, professional and strong in his reputation. I have used his services for custody and visitation, civil cases, and even a speeding ticket. He has always been utterly professional and I highly recommend him.
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30 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous
Tim assisted our nonprofit in issues around employment law. It was clear he had experience and was knowledgeable about how issues facing an organization of our size. He also ensured I understood the reasoning behind policies to ensure we didn't make future mistakes. I would highly recommend him to another organization.
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28 Jun, 2018 by Aaron
I cannot say enough about the Bosson Legal Group, Tim Bosson, and their steady, sure legal hand. Tim has guided me through rough seas each time I’ve needed it – offering wise counsel with a human touch. My company and I have faced three tough contract negotiations – one in 2013 and two very recently. Each time Tim has guided us through, energetically representing our interests and proposing a fair resolution that got us to the finish line. When necessary, Tim offers a firm, uncompromising approach: In 2013, an independent contractor pursued a frivolous lawsuit against my company, and Tim hit right back. He secured us a favorable judgment in short order, tossing the matter entirely out of court. Tim’s judgment and legal instincts have been extraordinary down through the years, each and every time. Thank you, Tim!
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13 Jun, 2018 by Patrice
Tim Bosson represented me in a case brought by a hostile, dishonest, and aggressive opposing counsel. His calmness, his competence and his honorable behavior in the face of it all helped me to keep a lid on the emotion and to keep "doing the next thing" throughout the process. He continually helped to refocus me on the important issues and helped me to do the difficult work of ignoring the personal attacks and hostility. He was quick to seek additional advice and expertise, careful about the details, responsive to my concerns and fears along the way, reassuring about the aggressive tactics of opposing counsel, and took the time to explain the process to me. His behavior made a stark contrast to the behavior of opposing counsel, and helped me to stay focused on the issues and outcomes that were most important to me. The litigation was painful and difficult, but it made a difference to have a true advocate by my side during the process. Professionally speaking, Tim is skilled, thorough and talented. He is also a calming, reassuring presence who takes his clients' interests seriously.
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20 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
We hired Jim to represent us in a corporate legal suit. Although the defendant side had a very unprofessional and almost Hollywood-like approach, Jim managed to keep it professional and together we turned the case around and made them settle with us.
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21 Nov, 2021 by Tracey
My husband and I, as we enter our retirement years, retained Magner Law for an advanced planning and estate planning engagement. Unfortunately, we were very unhappy with the quality of the work product -- particularly the inattention to detail. We anticipated receiving Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, a Trust, and other products, that would provide us comfort and assurance regarding our healthcare and financial wishes. Instead, we were unable to use the products provided by Magner Law and must now contemplate hiring new counsel, and incur an additional expense, to meet our needs.
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21 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
I never though I would need the services of a high school classmate after almost 30 years. Jim listened to what I had to say and we hired one of his colleagues to represent us. Jim listens and wants the best end result. You can not go wrong with the Magner firm!
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06 Sep, 2024 by Dustin zeher
My team and I have worked with Argent Place Law, Michael and his team several times over the years on business transactions for our clients buying or selling a business, and for our own business needs. My clients have always told me (and I don't disagree) how responsive and detailed Mike and his team are, and unlike most attorneys, very economical! If you are looking for a great attorney to help represent your legal interests when buying or selling a business, or assistance in protecting your intellectual property or succession planning look no further!
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22 Mar, 2024 by Joshua lee
Fantastic team to work with! Great at communicating with clients and made business much easier for me. Would highly recommend!
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22 Mar, 2024 by Ra
Michael has been a pleasure to work. Thoughtful, practical, and logical with great experience in navigating legal and contractual implications. I would highly recommend his work!
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13 Apr, 2024 by Harley
I have known Kelli on a personal level, since 1995, she is very professional, knowadgeable, caring and sensitive to your needs. In a time in my life I needed someone, she became my friend. her friendship turned my life around. she will always have a special place in my heart!
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01 Jan, 2018 by Daniel
I had a tangled web of things to be resolved and it was overwhelming.Kelli helped me get all my legal issues organized and methodically tackled each one. I would highly recommend her.
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08 Nov, 2017 by Sharon
Kelli King has worked with my family for over 3 years helping us achieve our goals in getting custody of my granddaughter and also seeing thru her adoption she has been outstanding in her performance in and out of the courtroom I highly recommend her in every way to anyone that needs an outstanding professional lawyer.
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31 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Very unprofessional and rude. On top of that they lost my important paper work I had hand delivered. Amy would make appointments with me and wouldn't keep them. Then put me with her assistant that was very rude and unprofessional.
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16 Jun, 2020 by Temper
Ms Geddes took control of the hearing and guided both the judge and I through each and every condition that contributed to my need for SSI.I say it like that, because she knew me literally better than I knew myself!She was highly organized,well spoken and proficient. She is also knowledgeable about every aspect of this process,this was my third time filing and I firmly believe had I not had Ms Geddes it wouldn't have had such a favorable outcome. And even after I was approved she let me know that she would be more than willing to appeal to try and get them to go back even farther to increase backpay.She won't stop until she gets results,as for me I am happy and beyond grateful for what I recieved and owe it all to Ms Geddes!
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12 Feb, 2018 by Alice
Very efficient & professional in handling these cases. In my case which was pretty typical, she obtained disability for me without having to go before the Social Security Judge. She made my life considerably easier.
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20 Mar, 2024 by 11/03/16
I highly recommend this law firm. Mr. Peyton was very knowledgeable. The way that my family and I were greeted and treated made us feel like very important clients. He took consideration for all of my cares and concerns. Mr. Peyton's attention has allowed me now to focus on healing and recovery. May God continue to bless Mr. Peyton and his law firm!
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21 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
Being on edge and anxiety ridden.. Not only did Mr. Akers listen to EVERYTHING I had to share, unlike other lawyers who did not, he is very thorough and caring with his work. He gave me reassurance and confidence in my cases, and gave my children and myself safety from harm. Mr. Akers and his team are very responsive and will answer any questions you may have! To receiving my protective order, to my custody case, after years I finally feel at peace knowing my babies and I are safe. When in doubt, Akers & Cleators Law Group for the win!
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06 Jul, 2021 by Adam
I recommend Mr Akers to Friends & family it’s professional is on time his office the respond quickly if you called them Mr Akers his been my attorney for almost 4 years I will never change him and I promise he will taker of you
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17 Nov, 2021 by Ashikur
I hired Mr. Nagel for a reckless driving charge (87/65) that I incurred while travelling on I-81. Mr. Nagel was able to get the charge knocked down to defective equipment. Mr. Nagel was also very professional as he would respond to emails in a timely manner and would explain why he did everything. Overall Mr. Nagel exceeded my expectations in everyway possible, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking representation. I thank him to save me from reckless driving charge.
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24 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
I hired this attorney to represent me in a case. I really needed a lawyer that would try the case. Mr. Nagel talked a lot about how the other party had several witnesses an they wouldn't be able to hold their story together. I went to see him twice about concerns I had. He reassured me that he would get it done. Well Court day, an he turned pussycat. He had all kinds of excuses about why to not try the case an take a deal. And at that point you are stuck an cannot do anything about it. Of all the attorneys I have hired in the past he provided the least service. I consider my money wasted an could have probably represented myself an got the same thing or better. Beware when using this lawyer! I was thoroughly disappointed in his service. Never again.
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11 May, 2017 by Elizabeth
Dennis Nagel has been my "attorney in shining armor" for almost 7 years with ongoing legal issues starting with my divorce, which cascaded into multiple child custody and support issues and hearings over the years. Dennis was the BIG HERO for myself and my son just a few weeks ago when he successfully argued an appeal to the Circuit Court regarding the custody of my son. Dennis is keenly efficient at what he does. In court, he is able to make strong arguments that are clear and concise, which I believe the courts appreciate. Outside of court, Dennis is very quick to respond to emergency emails (I'm talking like within 5 minutes of you sending an "SOS/MAYDAY" type of issue through email...on a SUNDAY NIGHT...kind of "very quick"). Also, in office meetings are very thorough and to the point, yet, Dennis makes you feel better about what you are worried about when he is discussing your case with you. Yet, he never sugar coats anything. Dennis is an attorney who tells it like it is and you always know where you and your case stands with him at the helm. Dennis Nagel is an attorney that doesn't waste a client's time and money just like he wouldn't waste his own. Dennis listens and learns quickly a client's needs and then EXECUTES the case in a way that is like a brain surgeon would perform surgery on a brain....with precision and deftness. With Dennis, there may not be a ton of unnecessary and expensive correspondence or discussion, like I have experienced with other attorneys before I found Dennis. But, Dennis is an attorney who KNOWS what needs to be done and gets it done. Dennis Nagel is fair, he is frank, and he is an absolute expert in his field. Anyone who needs an attorney in Dennis Nagel's specialties should be SO LUCKY as to have him agree to take their case. I can't say enough wonderful things about him and his work!
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17 Nov, 2023 by Paul “fatboy202” tramontano
Found myself in a bad situation. Was looking at a total of 3 charges. One being a felony caused so much anxiety and stress. Contacted Mr Simon and explained my situation. He was upfront, did not make any promises and told me what was my best options. He did some background work and communicated with the prosecutor’s office. Presented the facts to the state attorney and was able to get the case to be dropped before going to trial. Great work. Excellent communication and what I felt were fair prices. But what’s a fair number when dealing with your freedom?
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31 Jul, 2023 by Shuah jerome
Majority of the time this lawyer will plead no contest and acquiesce the state charging you outrageous grocery store prices for the basics.He only want to help you when the courts has Good evidence. He doesn't care about correcting police injustice for the individual your benefits,
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19 Sep, 2021 by Robin detwiler (pornstar73)
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27 Mar, 2023 by Deidre
When it became clear to me that my custody & child support situation was not going to come to a resolution without the courts getting involved, I was referred to Nichols Zauzig by a family friend who had previously had a wonderful experience with this firm while being represented by Paul Nichols. I cannot say enough amazing things in regards to the representation I have received by Paul Nichols. His knowledge of the law and ability to analyze a situation, (sometimes that situation could mean the second right before the court hearing is to begin) and to be able to quickly make the right decision for his client is completely remarkable. I wholeheartedly will continue to put my trust in him and highly recommend to others needing an amazing, experienced, results driven attorney to do the same.
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05 Mar, 2023 by Anna
We are appreciative and grateful for how our son’s child custody case was handled by Paul F. Nichols of the law firm, Nichols Zauzig. Mr. Nichols was the third and final attorney we hired who was finally able to understand the complexities of what proved to be a difficult and traumatic experience for all involved. Mr. Nichols explained everything in terms we could easily understand, was responsive to our questions and concerns and kept us advised of the status of the case. As a result of his exceptional expertise, we now have the opportunity to be grandparents and our son has the opportunity to be a father to his two children who were alienated from us by their mother. Through Mr. Nichols’ adroit understanding of the complex circumstances of this case, he was able to right the wrongs that had been done. His paralegal, Dana Lynn, is outstanding. Ms. Lynn was knowledgeable, compassionate and able to expertly respond to our inquiries and requests. We are all extremely pleased with the outcome of our son’s child custody, visitation and child support case and highly recommend Paul F. Nichols and his firm.
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12 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Mr. Nichols is by far the best attorney I could have hired. From the initial consultation Mr. Nichols was the consummate professional, answering any and all questions I had. He did exactly as he said he would and made this painful journey a lot more bearable.
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03 Apr, 2024 by Ruda alobaidi
Amy Wilson is the most intelligent lawyer I ever hired, she shows what she is doing, and she had never lost any case I hired for. She is really the best and she will fight for you in court.
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17 Jul, 2021 by Dustin
If you should be lucky enough for her to take your case, you for the most part probably have the most solid representation in the state of Virginia. I wish that we could have had more in-depth detail conversations prior to court, while I was incarcerated but she was representing me from Fairfax while I was in Charlottesville but was also taking care of a case in Fairfax for me as well. Not thinking at all that I would receive a bond,somehow her craft of taking a stance against the,Commonwealth and the sitting judge. Got a standing ovation that day.She definitely is the best that you're going to get it in the state of Virginia and geniouly cares about her clients.
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13 Aug, 2018 by Gary
I have hired Amy on many occasions for my two kids. Amy has always worked very hard to do everything she could to prevail in court. She went well beyond what most lawyers do.
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07 Sep, 2022 by Anna
I hired Lisa to represent me in a complex, high-conflict divorce and custody case. I was already in the middle of the case when I hired her, and she got up to speed quickly. She was knowledgeable, diligent, and patient with all of my questions, and I felt confident with her by my side in court. Lisa negotiated a settlement that helped protect my children, and I’m happy to have had her as my family law attorney. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney they can trust, and I plan to hire her again in the future for my estate planning needs.
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20 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Lisa will not prepare for your hearing. I heard lisa and she did not represent my best interest. She took my money and wasted time. She will make you loose. I lost more days that I already had. Dont hire her
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02 Dec, 2021 by Dom
This is our second time working with Lisa. She did a great job preparing our estate documents. She led us through the planning process to ensure we fully understood all our options and made the best decisions for us and our family.
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22 Jul, 2024 by Peggy
Lisa Brown's advising and solving my legal matter was great. The attention to detail, effective communication, and expediency was so appreciated because timing was very important to me. Lisa was kind and respectful. It is great to know that I can depend on her for future representation when needed.
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23 Sep, 2023 by Myra
Please be advised Attorney Brown provided excellent Professional Service with my case. I am completely satisfied. Attorney Brown was punctual in responding to my call and office visits. Attorney Brown is knowledgeable of Trust, Wills, Living Wills,and Probate. Without reservation, I highly recommend anyone to her.
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25 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
We went to court for custody. Lisa prepared a thorough case against my children's mother. This custody battle was 4 years in the making. In court she painted a picture of the facts while protecting me. We won primary custody of my two daughters. I could not be happier. Also, Mr. Brown was a great help in teaching me how to cope with how you need to treat the other parent as you go through this difficult situation. I can not wait to start the school year with my two bright little girls. Happy Girl Dad!
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