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09 Apr, 2011 by Jonathan
I'm so pleased with Mr. Gregorio. He wrote a motion for summary judgment on my behalf in a federal matter two years ago. It was outstanding! Even the judge commented on his persuasive advocacy and his impeccable writing skills... It was a difficult case. We won! I highly recommend his services.
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13 Jul, 2010 by Michael
Sergio Gregorio is an outstanding lawyer. He handled my bankruptcy case from start to finish with the utmost professionalism. He was very organized and very responsive to all my calls. He has my highest recommendation!
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09 Nov, 2022 by Susan
Wallace B. Wason, Jr. represented our family in a case involving complex litigation, which involved multiple corporate and individual defendants, and as plaintiffs, a family including two minor children as well as a business. He filed our complaint within a narrow 90 days before the statute of limitations ran, and a counter-complaint soon thereafter. He was aggressive and impressive, both in the courtroom and in pleadings which is reflected in the opinions of the Court. Ultimately, one corporate defendant settled early (in the middle of a deposition) and a final settlement was achieved post-mediation with all parties. We are forever grateful and proud to have had Mr. Wason represent our family and business in our most difficult time and highly recommend him as an attorney and litigator.
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18 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
This is the best lawyer I have ever come in contact. He is very professional and dedicated. I would reccomend him to anyone.
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11 May, 2016 by Alison
Mr. Allen helped me with a house deed after I got married and explained all my options in great detail. He was super responsive and nice. Recommend him to anyone.
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27 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Allen helped me with prenuptial agreement. He was great, very responsive and professional. I would definitely recommend his legal services.
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16 Nov, 2020 by Paul
Mr Jae Won Chang has patience to make sure that all informations are gathered and well taken care of.
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09 Mar, 2016 by Valerie
I was a client of Mr. Chang. His firm is professional and helped me reach a successful conclusion. They were detailed and provided valuable advice. Mr. Chang was prompt in returning my calls, even during after office hours. He makes you feel like he's a friend and not an attorney, I would highly recommend.
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06 Aug, 2015 by Scott
Tim successfully counseled me on developing the patent application. His organization took the materials I provided and improved the application so that the claims had more strength and applied in a more broad context. He quickly understood the objectives of the invention and improved the application. The patent application was accepted on the initial review!
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23 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Maier listened to concerns about a possible patent. He recommended a patent search and then advised about the particular claims from the search results.
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17 Nov, 2016 by Curtis
Marvin Miller is an excellent criminal attorney. He is very knowledgeable of the law. He goes above and beyond. Always returned my calls. Staff is very courteous. Would recommend this lawyer if you are facing serious criminal charges. Remember you get what you pay for.
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25 Jun, 2010 by Anonymous
Marvin is a great lawyer. He is very knowledgeable about the law and will work your case. I ended up firing my previous attorney and Marvin represented me in a Grand Larceny case. It was a minor offense but because I was already serving a sentence, and this would have been my second conviction, he got me off with a slap on the wrist. I ended up doing less time and sentenced to less than the first judge sentenced me to. Marvin has a very dry humor and often that is how he tells you what is going on. This might turn off some people. At first, it turned me off but I realized that this was just his personality and how comes off. In a way, he did not sugarcoat anything. I had that problem with my first attorney. I ended up with a 2 year sentence because he mishandled my case. I was guilty but in our society you get what you pay for in terms of legal representation. I paid heavily and did not get what I paid for(First Attorney). Marvin was the exact opposite. He was pricey at almost $9000 (Thank god to family and friends) but I was very pleased with the service. His office staff are very warm and nice too(Catherine). I am grateful to her for always getting my messages to Marvin, and my family when I could not reach them. They bent over backwards to try to help me deal with my sentence. At times I would call them to contact my family or to make sure I was getting treated fairly in jail/prison. They always went above and beyond.They even wrote a letter to the Warden to get back on a medication I was taking. They had decided to take me off of it even though it was working but a bit pricey(They will get you on cheap stuff in there to cut costs). Thanks to a letter from Marvin, I was placed back on the medication. I do not know what would have happened if I was not placed back on this medication. It was one of the only ones that worked. If you are looking for a good attorney in Fairfax County or Northern Virginia you should consider Marvin Miller. At least you will know you got your moneys worth. He is very professional and in the courtroom conducted himself like an attorney. He stood up to the prosecutor like he was suppose to, and asked the Judge for leniency. My previous attorney was scared and shaking. You need an attorney with balls, that is aggressive, and can get you the least amount of punishment if you are already going to be punished. The legal system in Virginia is ridiculous, and in Fairfax County even more horrifying. So you need someone who can keep you out of trouble. Marvin Miller is the man!!!! I hope I do not need his services again because I am leading a straight and narrow life, but you bet I would call him again if it came to it.
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14 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Brown was very good about taking me through every step of the process. Even though my case was not the kind where my career was at stake, he treated it with the utmost seriousness and was very professional. My case was ultimately dismissed just before trial; it seemed likely we would win and the plaintiff decided not to go through with it. If I ever have to do this again, I will call him!
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08 Dec, 2010 by Satisfied customer in merrifield, va
Our office uses Mr. Brown's services for medical malpractice & business purposes. Mr. Brown is very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Whenever we have an issue or need his services he provides quality & sound advice and service. He does an amazing job of keeping you informed and involved with any matter he is handling on your behalf. He is an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend him to all.
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30 Jul, 2018 by Claudia
Very efficient and accurate, in his vision of the case and possibilities. Made a hard work to investigate the possibilities of a case linked to laws in another country, related to the case in the U.S. I highly recommend him.
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30 May, 2018 by Abdur-rahim
We needed an attorney to help us with our copy write issues enabling us to pass the last hurdle in getting our work published. Manuel first helped us understand the surrounding legal issues involved. Once he did that he was able to ask us the right questions to guide his research. One of the things which impressed us the most was the quality of Manuel's research. This made us comfortable that all our issues were covered in depth and nothing would sneak up on us a year after we published. Manuel is also very good in interpreting the law in practical terms. Manuel helped us understand the consequences of every decision we could have made. This was very useful in helping us make what we believed were the best informed decisions and we feel comfortable now in moving forward and publishing our work. I would not be as confident as I am now in moving our publishing date up almost two months because of Manuel's work.
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08 Feb, 2017 by Erika
I do recommend Laura Jacobson for a very qualify lawyer in the area she is young but very knowledge in the immigration law. I have not words to describe how thankful I'm for her service and it was affordable , I remember the judge made a lot of question the day of my court and said I'm done with the question and she said , I know I made the list you have, I could not have been more surprised, he said: do you have more of this lists?and keep the conversation . and we have leave the court so happy that day, she is the best, Thanks Laura
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25 Jan, 2013 by Jessica
After being abandoned and neglected by my mother, my dad brought me to the U.S. when I was 8 years old. I came here illegally; a visa needed an authorization from my mother to leave the country. As I grew older I faced the complications of not having a status. During my senior year, I got turned down for scholarships, I had the necessity to drive and to get a job but couldn't. Other attorneys said that there was no way to fix my status unless I left the country and waited for a pardon that could possibly never happen. I felt like there was nothing else I could do. My dad said to keep doing well in school that "education is something no one can ever take away from you." I graduated 3rd in my class and got accepted into well-known colleges. During that last year of high school, I met a girl who had a similar situation and had received her permanent residence with the help of Cabrini Attorneys. I got informed and got in contact with Attorney Laura Jacobson. The process had to be done before I turned 18; we had about 2 months to get everything together. Court approved some of the paperwork needed for my immigration application about 3 days before my 18th birthday. Laura was great! She kept me informed and made me feel like everything was going to work out. She worked very hard and her work paid off when I received my green card in October! My life is so much better; I have my driver's license, a job, and I’m attending college to become an elementary teacher. Nothing can stop me now. Thank you
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21 Feb, 2017 by Justin
I have sought Micah's help on multiple occasions and each time, he has stepped up to the plate and helped me out tremendously. Micah is incredibly knowledgeable about the law, but is able to break matters down into layman's terms to make things easy to understand. You could not choose a better attorney than Micah Wright for any of your legal needs.
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16 Nov, 2016 by James adams
I consulted with Micah about what I thought was an incredibly complex employment law case. Micah calmly and rationally took me through the law. What could have been a nightmare was avoided thanks to Micah's help.
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19 Nov, 2023 by Jess
We had to deal with a breach of contract and, after a quick search, found Tony Damiani’s practice. Our last lawyer left us in the lurch and didn’t pursue the requested course of action against the defendant but wouldn’t give us many details as to what work had been done. Tony was patient with us, gave us very fair advice that projected potential outcomes and what he felt might happen if we pursued each option. He stayed with us each step of the way, quickly picked up where the last lawyer left off, and got us a better win than we really thought we’d get. I’ve asked him for advice on other matters a few times too and he is so very patient with me, despite me rambling when I get nervous. I know we got one of the best lawyers out there and recommend him every time we hear someone is looking for a lawyer.
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21 Apr, 2010 by Anonymous
Tony Damiani is a fantastic lawyer. He handled my litigation matter extremely well. I highly recommend him.
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22 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
I had the pleasure of working withe Rachel Buker on a contract breach case issue for creative work. She took on a case that was by all measures uncertain in terms of its outcome. She believed in me and did her utmost to effectuate a good result, effectively negotiating a settlement on my behalf. The matters were emotional and difficult but she helped to keep the stress low, even when I was difficult. She is a fighter with grace. I am grateful to her for the creative and compassionate approach she took to solving my issue.
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08 Aug, 2013 by Nicole
Working along with Ms. Buker was great. I was most impressed with her prompt responses and keeping me informed on our case. She is exceptional, knowledgable and finds creative strategies to approach your case. We had a large corporate suit and Ms. Buker made it feel less daunting for me in the process. She also handled most of the case with ease and gave me peace of mind. She never failed to consult with me on a number of occasions to ensure I was still a part of the decision making process; I rarely saw the ugly side. As a business owner I know how difficult that is. Ms. Buker always followed through, was honest and I look forward to working with her again in the future!
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18 Jan, 2019 by Olga
I want to thank Mr David Rosenblum for the outstanding service provided regarding my personal injury in the car accident case. It took more than 4 years for two attorneys (one in Maryland, another one in Virginia) to get the case settled. This whole process was, at times, difficult for me and sometimes painful. However, I always felt the support and sympathy from Mr David and his staff. Now that I possess the final settlement check, I can put this event behind me. Thanks to the efforts of this dynamic team! I hope that none of my friends ever has a need to file suit for personal injury but, if they do, I will absolutely recommend Rosenblum & Rosenblum to them.
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02 May, 2018 by Walt
I have been an attorney in Virginia since 1985 specializing in Administrative and Regulatory law. I have learned one thing in my practice, which is not to practice outside my area of expertise. I was hit by a car crossing the street in a crosswalk by an irresponsible driver last year in March, and fortunately only suffered three painful fractured ribs, and no internal injuries. I reached out to Harris, Carmichael & Ellis, PLLC, who referred me to Mr. Wirt Brock, who was highly recommended by this firm. I found Mr. Brock's work as an injury attorney to be highly professional, meticulous and thorough. He worked tirelessly and efficiently in negotiating with the insurance carrier and reached a totally satisfactory settlement covering my medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. He is an excellent communicator, regularly keeping me apprised of the status of my case. I have already recommended the services of Mr. Brock to several individuals in need of competent counsel, and would do so again in the future. Kudos to this fabulous lawyer.
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15 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
I highly recommend Norman Schneider as an attorney. He is very knowledgeable in a wide variety of areas. I have used his services for estate planning, and employment issues as well as other topics. He is an experienced attorney and I have used his services since 1995.
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21 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
I have worked with her for many different reason. Every time she was very knowledgable even on items not relating to Real estate.
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24 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
Kim has represented me for almost two years! She has done everything she said she would do and then some! She's gotten me everything I have asked for! I couldn't ask for a better attorney! Her staff of people she has working for her in her office are wonderful as well! I'll never use another attorney, except Ms. Michael! There's not one bad thing I can say about her!
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16 Apr, 2016 by Carol cohen
I asked Stephen to review a non-compete and confidentiality agreement I had signed with my employer. I wanted to make sure I wouldn't be at risk of lawsuit by accepting a job I was interested in. Stephen was extremely thorough in his review. He raised issues I had not even considered and provided well-reasoned advice. He was easy to communicate with, responding promptly to both email and phone. Highly recommended.
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03 Mar, 2013 by Eloise
Great attorney ... one you can trust. Worked with numerous attorneys -both personally and professionally - in the past, most are despicable. In any case, I trust him implicitly. Have worked with him on banking, wills, trusts, etc.
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26 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
She did well in representing me at the Article 32 and the GCM...I would highly recommend her services as ADC...
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22 Mar, 2016 by Jacob
I have had Mr. Dolan do several things for my personal estate as well as my business including my contract portfolio. The service provided has been top notch every time and I highly recommend him. He has a way of explaining things that makes the average person better able to understand and evaluate the advice that he provides. He offers great service at a reasonable rate which is very hard to find in the legal world. I have also referred him to several of my clients, peers, and friends, all of whom have said their experience was just as positive as my own. If you are looking for a reliable, honest, and knowledgeable legal professional, then Mr. Dolan is a fantastic option.
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28 Apr, 2020 by Jessica
My husband and I would have been lost without Andrea's help. She has managed to adapt quickly to the ever changing world of immigration, and you will be in the most capable hands. She was persistent and advocated for us quickly when needed, which was multiple times. I can not recommended her highly enough.
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12 Mar, 2022 by Adrea
Allysa has always provided me with sound, clear, and practical legal advice on various issues.
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01 Jul, 2020 by Sandra
I was getting a divorce, and Ms. Tibbits was the best lawyer I could have had. She is honest, direct, professional and seasoned. She explained to me every step of the way, which prepared me for all outcomes. I was very pleased with her services and the final results of my decree. I highly recommend her.
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08 Nov, 2022 by Alex
The Bourdon & Tortolero firm handled my 2021/2022 divorce case. Before I even hired them, I knew that they were the team to help me, as I was a demanding customer (I like things to be done yesterday!). As any divorce case, it was emotionally, mentally, and physically stressful to go through a divorce, not only for me, but for everyone involved (I have a son). Daniel, Katherine, and Jon were not only my legal representation, but they made me feel as a family member. Katherine specially was extremely efficient (normally within the same day of two she would have the new documentation redacted for my approval). Sometimes she would even call me to ask how I was doing. She would call everyone involved in the litigations by first name (which makes it special and personal, not only "business") and she knew and remembered every detail in my case. Katherine would even remember my dog's name!!! I, without a doubt, would hire them again to represent me, if needed (I hope not...). I would give Katherine, Daniel, and Jon a 10 start out of 5 !!!!!
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24 Jul, 2014 by Greg
I have used Mr. Stern to assist me in collection cases for a number of my clients. He is very is very knowledgeable and responsive and I highly recommend him.
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17 Jul, 2022 by Artem
I feel blessed and proud to have had Danielle by my side. The work done on this case was paramount, so much paperwork and difficult and complex threads to follow, yet Danielle was able to make it a clear-cut win. Danielle got us our winning resolution against a company that has won against many firms in the area. In court, she was able to extract key testimony and deliver our evidence clear-cut to the judge. She also was able to get many court hesitant witnesses on board to testify for me and support me diligently. She didn't stop until we got the support we needed and explored every avenue tirelessly. She worked diligently and always kept me abreast during every phase of my case. Danielle made me feel like I was a part of the team and so cared for, as well as my witnesses. She represented me with honesty, respect, and dedication. I can tell she loves her clients and works tirelessly for them.
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22 Dec, 2017 by Stephen
My case is still ongoing. I have been litigating before the Alexandria Circuit Court since 2013. Rich came on board Sept 2017 and very quickly was able to obtain an important ruling on a critical case issue. The guy is just amazing, very knowledgeable, known and respected in the Virginia legal community, personable and easy to talk to. Calm and smooth in Court. In Virginia you must have an attorney who can make a case in the written pleadings as well as in oral arguments. Rich excels at both. I recommend with no reservations and trust him completely with my case. I will update this upon conclusion of my case.
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22 Sep, 2014 by Sharon
John Rodgers has been my attorney for a number of years. I cannot say enough nice things about him. He is a wonderful person as well as being a skilled attorney.
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28 Mar, 2019 by Jerry
Todd and his team did a great job on my case. We lost in part but he pulled out all the stops
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