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03 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Excellent communication while handling my case. We settled in a quick manner. We were very happy with the outcome.
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05 Mar, 2014 by Ryan
I have worked with a number of attorneys over the course of my business career. Many of them have been competent and effective. Ms. Manahan is both of those to be sure but she offers something more. Amanda is fiercely protective of her clients. Some attorneys take the position that as long as they win the trial and collect damages on behalf of their clients they have done their job. While that my be true in the strictest sense, lawsuits can take years to litigate. Over the course of that process the client can be brutalized by opposing counsel (this tactic is especially popular with parties without actual defenses to the claims brought against them). These tactics often take the form of hours of harassing deposition questions outside the scope of reasonable inquiry, questions both in deposition and in written discover which are either redundant or designed to embarrass the responding party etc. While the results of these abusive tactics are often excluded at trial the stress and toll that they can take on us clients can be substantial. This is one of the many areas where Ms. Manahan sets herself apart from many other attorneys. For her it is not just an issue of billable hours. She sees it as her duty to shield her clients from this abuse of process. While litigation can be grueling under the best of circumstances, having an attorney who is in touch with the client experience and does not view the end justifying the means is a breath of fresh air.
Ms. Manahan was the primary attorney on a case where her team secured what amounts to a $10 million judgement in our favor. I have and will continue to refer friends and associates to her for any business litigation matter they may be facing.
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29 Jun, 2023 by Marsha townsend
Scheer Law Group has an extensive background in real estate matters and provide excellent service. We love working with everyone at SLG and highly recommend them.
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11 Jan, 2025 by Wendy moreno
Muy satisfecha con el servicio.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Jane hills
Boyd was diligent on getting me a very good settlement on a difficult case involving a large vacation housing company and their insurance company. It took a very long time for the claim to settle, but Boyd kept us informed and assured us to trust the process. In the end we got a substantial settlement. If you were injured in a complicated circumstance I suggest you call Boyd Johnson!
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12 Dec, 2024 by Marie wright
Mr Boyd Johnson was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and fought tirelessly for my case, always keeping me informed every step of the way. He truly went above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation.
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11 Jan, 2025 by Wendy moreno
Muy satisfecha con el servicio.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Jane hills
Boyd was diligent on getting me a very good settlement on a difficult case involving a large vacation housing company and their insurance company. It took a very long time for the claim to settle, but Boyd kept us informed and assured us to trust the process. In the end we got a substantial settlement. If you were injured in a complicated circumstance I suggest you call Boyd Johnson!
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12 Dec, 2024 by Marie wright
Mr Boyd Johnson was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and fought tirelessly for my case, always keeping me informed every step of the way. He truly went above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Candy stoll
Mr Lehman listened to my concerns and provided the necessary information to move forward.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Tom bat
I had a very productive and professional interaction with David at LS Carlson. His demeanor and knowledge of the industry was stellar. His ability to communicate next steps was outstanding.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Omar
Although I haven't used their paid services yet, Kitty from their office, has answered multiple questions for me and has been very helpful in directing me to appropriate next steps, which included external services that may be better suited for my needs.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Candy stoll
Mr Lehman listened to my concerns and provided the necessary information to move forward.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Tom bat
I had a very productive and professional interaction with David at LS Carlson. His demeanor and knowledge of the industry was stellar. His ability to communicate next steps was outstanding.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Omar
Although I haven't used their paid services yet, Kitty from their office, has answered multiple questions for me and has been very helpful in directing me to appropriate next steps, which included external services that may be better suited for my needs.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Candy stoll
Mr Lehman listened to my concerns and provided the necessary information to move forward.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Tom bat
I had a very productive and professional interaction with David at LS Carlson. His demeanor and knowledge of the industry was stellar. His ability to communicate next steps was outstanding.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Omar
Although I haven't used their paid services yet, Kitty from their office, has answered multiple questions for me and has been very helpful in directing me to appropriate next steps, which included external services that may be better suited for my needs.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Candy stoll
Mr Lehman listened to my concerns and provided the necessary information to move forward.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Tom bat
I had a very productive and professional interaction with David at LS Carlson. His demeanor and knowledge of the industry was stellar. His ability to communicate next steps was outstanding.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Omar
Although I haven't used their paid services yet, Kitty from their office, has answered multiple questions for me and has been very helpful in directing me to appropriate next steps, which included external services that may be better suited for my needs.
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31 Dec, 2024 by Candy stoll
Mr Lehman listened to my concerns and provided the necessary information to move forward.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Tom bat
I had a very productive and professional interaction with David at LS Carlson. His demeanor and knowledge of the industry was stellar. His ability to communicate next steps was outstanding.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Omar
Although I haven't used their paid services yet, Kitty from their office, has answered multiple questions for me and has been very helpful in directing me to appropriate next steps, which included external services that may be better suited for my needs.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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16 Mar, 2021 by Leticia
Divorce in a short term or long term marriage is a very difficult and frightening experience. Unless you have a recommendation, the journey of picking up the phone, sending emails to numerous attorney's office was a challenge in itself . Many unresponsive law offices to my surprise. Castle & Monarch was very professional and responsive on my first call and quickly scheduled an appointment with Danny Monarch. Danny was very professional but very caring and sympathetic to the emotions I was experiencing during our initial meeting and there after. It was an easy decision to move forward with Danny. He was quick to respond to both myself and the opposing attorney. He was clear in his explanations and provided excellent advise and guidance that I desperately needed . He also supported my decisions outside of his recommendations. The case was won in my favor and I have Danny Monarch to thank and his amazing staff at Castle & Monarch. These dealing are never pleasant but finding the right attorney and law affirm are half the battle. I highly recommend Danny Monarch.
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29 Jun, 2016 by Cristiana
Do you really think you would enjoy learning this lesson the hard way? Trust me on this-choosing the right attorney to handle your divorce is no easy task. In my case, a simple divorce which supposed to end fairly fast via a settlement, turned into a 2 year nightmare just for the simple fact of not hiring the right attorney.
Fifteen months into the divorce along with lots of $$$ spent and no movement toward the resolution of my case forced me to dismissed my first legal counsel. After numerous phone calls to different law firms I quickly learnt that now I was on my own with no legal representation. The minute they heard who the opposing counsel was, and because they had a reputation for not settling the cases, none was interested in taking over my case.
Second time around I did my due diligence, interviewing and researching many attorneys before choosing Castle and Monarch as my divorce attorneys. It was a long and painful experience; without their expertise, professionalism and support, I would've never seen the end of it.
I cannot express my appreciation for the Castle and Monarch firm. They immediately scheduled me to come in after a thorough interview over the phone. The minute I walked into their office I was greeted by an amazing man, Mr. Dale Castle, a strong, knowledgeable senior attorney with a heart of gold, who immediately put my mind at ease. That was when I knew and trusted that soon my divorce will be ending. I gladly retained their services the same day.
Subsequently, I had the pleasant opportunity to meet Mr. Danny Monarch, who became my legal counsel. Do you want a lawyer who is calm, reliable and composed yet willing to fight to protect your rights during the divorce proceedings?? Danny Monarch has the ability to tailor your case based on your individual needs and achieve the best results. I'll never forget the relief and happiness I felt when it came time to sign the settlement papers that he had meticulously revised and prepared. I am gladly recommending this firm without reservation to anyone in need. Should I ever need a divorce attorney in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to hire Danny Monarch again.
I am eternally grateful for the level of professionalism with which my divorce case has been handled by this firm.
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02 Sep, 2015 by Bill
Danny took very good care of me and developed a solid strategy in dealing with my divorce. And in the end we prevailed in with the court system.
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12 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
Please do your research before hiring this firm. Their latest reviews online are true. I even received a “bully” letter from Mr. Kushner after I informed him I no longer wanted his firm to represent me. The reason I no longer needed MBK’s services is because Mr. Kushner chose to let go of my legal team and left me in the hands of a totally incompetent attorney. I expressed my concerns of the attorney and nothing was to done but to leave me totally exposed.
Please do you research on this firm. They may have won cases, but have the attorneys representing show evidence of their success. Do not just take their work. Horrible firm that just billed me over $12k and the representation was beyond poor. They didn’t even care that I took loans to pay for their horrible representation.
BTW-they are the ones that took my case because they said I had a strong case!
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06 Feb, 2017 by Justin jones
They delivered! Kushner Carlson were efficient and ruthless in prosecuting my lawsuit against a real estate con!
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16 Jan, 2017 by Bell
Mike and his litigators did a superb job prosecuting my case (negligence of another resulted in six figures of water damage to my home). I recommend them to EVERYONE who needs pit-bull in their corner!!!!
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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12 Sep, 2023 by Tatiana
Where do I begin? I am eternally grateful for my attorney Payson, whose unwavering dedication and exceptional skills have not only restored my life to normalcy but also secured a victorious outcome in my case. From the moment I sought his guidance, he exhibited a deep understanding of my situation and an unwavering commitment to fighting for justice on my behalf. His expertise, meticulous preparation, and relentless advocacy were instrumental in achieving a favorable resolution. Payson’s unwavering support and guidance provided me with the reassurance and confidence I needed throughout the legal process. My attorney's remarkable abilities and unwavering determination have not only won my case but also restored my faith in the legal system. I am forever indebted to him for his remarkable efforts and the immeasurable impact he had on my life.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Grant
Payson was a referral from a friend for our very long, drawn out, cumbersome court case. He is an expert in the field and was a tremendous person to work with. He and his team are professional and knowledgeable. They made our situation go from a confusing nightmare to a wonderful experience with him and with the court. He fixed our mistakes and made the remainder of the process a breeze over our 3 year relationship. We quite literally could not have done this without him. Thank you Payson!
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24 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
He’s the most disgusting individual can take advantage of the other’s weakness just stay away , mostly loosing his license very soon because of damaging the public
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16 May, 2024 by Jennifer vartanian
Julie is thorough, competent and works with integrity. She follows through and is reliable. I am grateful to have an attorney looking out for my best interest and wants to get the best outcome for me. I highly recommend her services.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Kelly smith
Julie doesn't really care about your case...
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06 Mar, 2024 by Natalia r.
My friend recommended Nokes&Nokes Law Corporation after I had a car accident, not my fault.
My experience with attorney Sari Nokes following my car accident in 2023 was exceptional! She and her team provided invaluable support, explaining the entire process thoroughly and assuring me that they would handle everything on my behalf. She was very professional, on target, and clear. I am truly grateful for her assistance and would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need. They have my utmost trust and gratitude.
Thanks so much! You are wonderful and professional!
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
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25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
Read more
18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
Read more
11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
Read more
25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
Read more
18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
Read more
11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
Read more
25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
Read more
18 Oct, 2024 by Erin craig
Sam and Jason were extremely helpful with dealing with a very difficult situation with a HOA that was using intimidation, threats and bullying tactics. They able to achieve a very favorable outcome for me. I’m very grateful.
Read more
11 Oct, 2024 by Nima ardabili
Virginia is very honest person and actually cares. Great to work with
Read more
25 Sep, 2024 by Terri lewis
If you search the internet for an attorney for HOA issues, MBK Chapman shows up on the top of the search....but highly recommend to keep scrolling.
We engaged MBK Chapman for two one hour sessions for a consult (total $750). The attorney for Florida did not appear to be very knowledgable about Florida HOA laws and did not have a logical approach. In fact, it was a couple hours of circular discussion. The only conclusion proposed was "hire me on retainer to further investigate"...at $3500. The attorney was incapable of reading a couple paragraphs in an HOA Covenants document and interpret the intent. In a spirit of fairness, I sent a note of dissatisfaction prior to posting this review. The response back implied "lack of information" on our part. Zero acknowledgment that there was a lack of value delivery.
To compare, we hired another attorney for a 30 minute consult (the price that would be applied to any future retainer) and within the 30 minutes discussion, the attorney had 1) read all of the pre-read material before the meeting, 2) listened and asked questions, 3) proposed different strategic options and 4) pulled up our HOA covenants and interpreted the critical areas in less than 4 minutes. Wow! Big contrast and value vs MBK Chapman. The other legal firm is...Clear. Concise. Professional. Also, from a cost perspective, the initial consults fees apply as a credit to future retainer.
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