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Derik Christopher Taylor, experienced Elder Law attorney in Ashland, KY with 36 reviews
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26 Nov, 2024 by Elizabeth topping
Derik, was very patient, kind, and knew exactly what I was looking for to protect my kids and I! If something happens to me, my little people are protected
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22 Oct, 2024 by Suzanne campbell
Derik Taylor is top notch! He was knowledgeable and terrific to work with. I am happy with services he provided. Consider this a 5 star review *****
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10 Sep, 2024 by Julie davis
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Kenneth Williams Jr, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 4 reviews
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08 Jul, 2024 by Richard cremeans i i
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28 May, 2022 by Jim marcum
Nice place , nice people. However I had a Lien placed against a contractor whom I won a Court decision against to return my money plus interest. The contractor ignored the court order forcing me to take further action costing me more by money. This happened years ago and the lien never affected the contractors business or work whatsoever. I met other people who were having to sue him. The court order never worked, the Lien never worked. Some people above the law
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08 Feb, 2019 by Billie holderby
Very courteous and professional
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Kenneth Williams Jr, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 4 reviews
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28 May, 2022 by Jim marcum
Nice place , nice people. However I had a Lien placed against a contractor whom I won a Court decision against to return my money plus interest. The contractor ignored the court order forcing me to take further action costing me more by money. This happened years ago and the lien never affected the contractors business or work whatsoever. I met other people who were having to sue him. The court order never worked, the Lien never worked. Some people above the law
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08 Feb, 2019 by Billie holderby
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Michael Wayne Hobbs, experienced Elder Law, Probate attorney in Ashland, KY with 35 reviews
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26 Nov, 2024 by Elizabeth topping
Derik, was very patient, kind, and knew exactly what I was looking for to protect my kids and I! If something happens to me, my little people are protected
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22 Oct, 2024 by Suzanne campbell
Derik Taylor is top notch! He was knowledgeable and terrific to work with. I am happy with services he provided. Consider this a 5 star review *****
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10 Sep, 2024 by Julie davis
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Christopher Anthony Dawson, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 35 reviews
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26 Nov, 2024 by Elizabeth topping
Derik, was very patient, kind, and knew exactly what I was looking for to protect my kids and I! If something happens to me, my little people are protected
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22 Oct, 2024 by Suzanne campbell
Derik Taylor is top notch! He was knowledgeable and terrific to work with. I am happy with services he provided. Consider this a 5 star review *****
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10 Sep, 2024 by Julie davis
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Donald Geoffrey Varney, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 35 reviews
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26 Nov, 2024 by Elizabeth topping
Derik, was very patient, kind, and knew exactly what I was looking for to protect my kids and I! If something happens to me, my little people are protected
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22 Oct, 2024 by Suzanne campbell
Derik Taylor is top notch! He was knowledgeable and terrific to work with. I am happy with services he provided. Consider this a 5 star review *****
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10 Sep, 2024 by Julie davis
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Christopher Anthony Dawson, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 35 reviews
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26 Nov, 2024 by Elizabeth topping
Derik, was very patient, kind, and knew exactly what I was looking for to protect my kids and I! If something happens to me, my little people are protected
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22 Oct, 2024 by Suzanne campbell
Derik Taylor is top notch! He was knowledgeable and terrific to work with. I am happy with services he provided. Consider this a 5 star review *****
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10 Sep, 2024 by Julie davis
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Michael Arrington, experienced Adoption, Business attorney in Ashland, KY with 53 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nikki glover
Very professional
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08 Jul, 2024 by Crystal spears
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William Champ Oakley Reaves, experienced Social Security & Disability, Workers Compensation attorney in Ashland, KY with 53 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nikki glover
Very professional
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08 Jul, 2024 by Mike phillips
Everybody knows Mike, helped my family several times
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08 Jul, 2024 by Dan stambaugh
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R. Stephen McGinnis, experienced Family Law, Personal Injury attorney in Ashland, KY with 67 reviews
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28 Nov, 2024 by Jean ann lemon
We were very pleased with our experience of working with Stephen Mcginnis in the preparation of our wills and other documents. He was willing to accommodate our schedules and made the entire process stress-free. He is our first choice in dealing with any legal matter.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Jalyssa monn
Mr. Mcginnis was the lawyer we picked for my adoption case! He has helped us out tremendously from walking us through the process to making us feel comfortable during it the whole experience! He is very compassionate and from what we could tell a very hard working man! We couldn’t have picked a better lawyer!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Shyla sparks
Erin Hall has been amazing in our custody and contempt cases. She has always been a phone call away if we needed her, I am extremely greatful!
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Wendell Scott Roberts, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 5 reviews
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15 Apr, 2024 by David peer
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23 Feb, 2023 by Danita elliott
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06 Sep, 2021 by Saky bagster
Got some great estate advise from Don Y. Very much appreciated, and hope to be doing business with this firm in the near future. Thanks again!!!
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Rhese David McKenzie, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 2 reviews
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08 Jul, 2024 by C lance frazier
When bad things happen to good people, you need good people to help; that is exactly what you'll get with those at Campbell Woods.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Dr. brian bailey
Jim is an excellent lawyer,very personable
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Christopher Alan Conley, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Ashland, KY with 2 reviews
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08 Jul, 2024 by C lance frazier
When bad things happen to good people, you need good people to help; that is exactly what you'll get with those at Campbell Woods.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Dr. brian bailey
Jim is an excellent lawyer,very personable
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Thomas Scott Sennett, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 2 reviews
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16 May, 2023 by Dr. brian bailey
Jim is an excellent lawyer,very personable
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14 Aug, 2021 by C lance frazier
When bad things happen to good people, you need good people to help; that is exactly what you'll get with those at Campbell Woods.
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Michael Joseph Curtis, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Ashland, KY with 53 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nikki glover
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08 Jul, 2024 by Crystal gussler
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Madison Mantz Imel, experienced Family Law, Government attorney in Ashland, KY with 53 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nikki glover
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08 Jul, 2024 by Crystal gussler
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08 Jul, 2024 by Brandon
Mike Curtis is a great lawyer. He's been doing this a long time. The office staff is very helpful also.
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Christina D Hajjar, experienced Insurance, Litigation attorney in Ashland, KY with 53 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nikki glover
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08 Jul, 2024 by Judith hutchinson
I guess you (Mr. Curtis) still owes me favor, don't know what I done, but David Justice was as dirty as Terry Keelin, .Kept getting picked for jury duty, got kicked out as fast as I was picked. I don't think they trusted me at all.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Willetta lewis
Michael Curtis has been my attorney since 1998 and has never let me down in any way. He knows the lawbooks like the back of his hand and I love the way he takes control of a courtroom when he enters it not to mention he is a sharp dressed classy man who isnt afraid to stand up to a Judge and speak his mind. He is a excellent attorney and a wonderful human being and I would highly recommend him to anyone because he knows the law and he certainly will not sell you out like many attorneys do. I consider him a close personal friend as well as the best lawyer in the tristate area.
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Brent Monroe House, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 53 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nikki glover
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Samantha Jo Fields, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Ashland, KY with 53 reviews
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17 Oct, 2024 by Nikki glover
Very professional
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12 Mar, 2024 by Tammy green
Top notch attention to detail! Went over all the documents carefully and answered all my questions.
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21 Feb, 2024 by R d b
Rose handled my s.s.case with zero issues did very well in 2002. Thank Rose
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Richard W Martin, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 3 reviews
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02 Feb, 2024 by Jennifer robinette
Wheeler secretary had it together way more than him
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22 Jul, 2021 by Dorene jenkins
He's understanding helpful person.
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10 Dec, 2018 by Zach mahaney
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Curtis Edward Dotson, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 28 reviews
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21 Jun, 2023 by Jessica vasel
Curtis helped me in a time of need and acted not only as my lawyer but also as a friend. He is professional, kind, courteous and has a calming presence. He helped me with my issue in a very quick and efficient manor. Curtis knew my budget and worked with me on what I wanted for my case. We met and discussed my issue when it was convenient for me. I would recommend Curtis to anyone who needs a lawyer!
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05 Mar, 2023 by Tracy rakes
Very good attorney. Family orientated just very kind people they go the extra mile for you believe me they're wonderful!!
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18 Aug, 2022 by Lancie&lindy caudill
Nice but didn't handle my kind of case
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Michael Kevin Lett, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Ashland, KY with 4 reviews
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16 Jan, 2024 by Richard lemaster
Mr Lett has been the trustee for my late uncles estate and done a remarkable job at insuring everything if fair and balanced. I would recommend him highly!
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12 Jul, 2021 by Marshall dillon
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Daniel Luke Vincent, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 3 reviews
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02 Feb, 2024 by Jennifer robinette
Wheeler secretary had it together way more than him
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22 Jul, 2021 by Dorene jenkins
He's understanding helpful person.
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M. Kevin Lett, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Ashland, KY with 0 reviews
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Samantha Jo Fields, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Ashland, KY with 3 reviews
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09 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
The title says it all. Lawyer is incompetent or she doesn’t care or both. The title says it all. Lawyer is incompetent or she doesn’t care or both. The title says it all. Lawyer is incompetent or she doesn’t care or both.
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14 Jun, 2013 by Bill
I once needed a court appointed defender due to my lack of money. The Judge appointed to me Samantha Fields. I didn't know any better so I accepted her as my attorney. What a mistake that was & turned out to be a very costly one. My advice to anyone reading this is do what ever it takes to pay a good attorney in this county. It will be worth it. DO NOT USE SAMANTHA FIELDS AT ANY COST !
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11 Jul, 2011 by Anonymous
This woman was appointed to my daughter as a public defender, she did not return our calls and we waited outside of her office (@ Ms. Feilds request) she did not show up. She was not informed about my daughters case, and was not helpful in any manner.
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M. Kevin Lett, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 0 reviews
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Natasha L. Gussler Kinnan, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 0 reviews
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Natasha L. Gussler Kinnan, experienced  attorney in Ashland, KY with 0 reviews
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Curtis Dotson, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Ashland, KY with 0 reviews
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Pamela Hall Potter, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Ashland, KY with 0 reviews
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