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18 Aug, 2014 by Gr
Business creation was a breeze. Joey had everything lined up including great passively delivered advice. He was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable.
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18 Jul, 2012 by Barb
Mr. Miller did not simply write wills for me and my husband. He provided excellent counsel during each step of the process. His charges were reasonable and fair. His demeanor was friendly and professional at all times. I will recommend him to my friends and colleagues.
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18 Jul, 2012 by Larry
I was very impressed with the quality of work that Joey performed for me when updating my will. All documents were very professional. Everything was explained to my satisfaction. Everything was presented to me in a nice well organized binder. I also received an original document for the executor of my will. The fee charged was very fair. I would highly recommend this firm.
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22 Feb, 2017 by Uri
I am happy to highly recommend Mark Hefter. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. He spent a lot of time reviewing the case materials, familiarizing himself with the technologies involved, and communicating the legal issues to me in a clear and concise manner. He was passionate about my case, and was able to right an injustice and get us the legal result we were seeking. I am extremely grateful for his hard work and counsel on my case!
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10 Feb, 2017 by K
Mark was straightforward from the get-go about what he thought of my case which I really appreciated. He answered my calls and emails very promptly (usually same day) and always addressed my concerns thoughtfully if something unexpected came up and I needed his advice. I was always pleasantly surprised at how much time he took to speak with me and go over my concerns. From the first day I spoke with him until the day we came to a settlement, Mark was always very clear with me about what steps we were taking and what my options were. He was great to work with, would highly recommend!
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08 Feb, 2017 by Karen
Mark Hefter has handled a couple of cases for my daughter. He is very well educated in his fields but still puts his clients first. He is very thorough in finding all of the facts before pursuing a case. I am very impressed with his honesty. I would recommend him to anyone.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
18 Mar, 2018 by Will
I hired Mark to help me negotiate an employment contract with a startup. He was prompt, thorough, and thoughtful. His advice helped me successfully agree to a contract that I was very happy with.
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19 Dec, 2017 by Carla
Mark has always been the epitome of professionalism mixed with compassion. He exudes a sense of calm that allows me to trust him completely and feel much more comfortable with even the most challenging legal matters. He explains things to me patiently and clearly with absolutely no hint of condescension at any time. I respect Mark as both a lawyer and human and highly recommend his services to anyone.
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18 Dec, 2017 by Julie
I needed a quick turnaround on a services agreement and a couple of SOWs. Mark was quick to review the clauses I already had, add what was missing and provide some great questions/consult on items I was not aware of. Mark is always available and I can depend on him with anything I need. I came to the table with my vendor feeling very confident in our terms.
I highly recommend Mark.
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25 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Excelente en todo comprometida amable muy muy profesional estoy muy agradecida por ayudarme y lograr lo mejor en mi caso
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15 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Elizabeth Resendez helped me out on a DWI case and got it completely dismissed out of my record , she is the best in town , I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs professional help
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12 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Beyond amazing. Helpful and knowledgeable. I couldn't ask for a better attorney
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27 Jul, 2016 by Scott
I was sued by a Fortune 500 company and had no idea where to turn. Mr. Rodman gave me excellent advice, handled every aspect of the case and successfully got the suit dismissed. He is knowledgeable, thorough and very competent. I would highly recommend him.
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15 Jan, 2014 by Matt
My mother passed away in 2009 and I needed help with the family estate. Mr. Rodman took it from start to finish, including some very complicated oil and gas properties, but got the work done. My brother and I were more than pleased with his knowledge and work ethic. He was responsive to every issue within the process. He has earned a client for life!
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13 Sep, 2013 by Honi
Jim Rodman did a great job handling my case. He is extremely knowledgeable in personal injury and I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. His legal assistant, Angela is awesome. The office has a warm comfortable feeling and I highly recommend Jim and Angela. Thank you for all you did for me.
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13 Oct, 2020 by Dorothy dean
14 Sep, 2020 by Sally burns
02 Mar, 2018 by Hunter thomas
I have had Cody and John work on legal matters of my own, and I have also worked with them on a couple of legal matters. They are a great team that complement each other's strengths well, and I have been thoroughly impressed with their work.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
04 Nov, 2017 by Bill
I worked with Kris on a criminal case involving a False ID possession and a POCS charge. Kris worked very hard for me and was passionate about getting the best outcome for me. She is very knowledgeable and highly respected too which was critical in being able to negotiate a positive result.
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20 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Davis-jones is an excellent lawyer my family has been relying on her for over 10 years on criminal defense advice. She has helped us with many issues. She's great!
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15 Mar, 2012 by Laura b.
I was at a very low point with a domestic situation. I was, infact, innocent. Kristina was a public defender at the time. Ms. Davis-Jones went out of her way to have the charges dropped and I will forever be grateful. The misd. was trespass....
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06 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
He did a great job with me, he and his team worked for me and get the best result. They are so friendly, and good attorneys.
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03 Apr, 2013 by Julie
This attorney was very understanding and willing to help my husband. They got him out of jail quickly and keep me informed of what was happening the whole time. I felt like they really cared about me and my husband.
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24 Nov, 2011 by Anonymous
I HIRED THE FIRM FOR A CRIMINAL CASE,MY BOYFRIEND WAS ARRESTED FOR A FELONY,AGGRAVATED ASS W/ A DEADLY WEAPON 1ST DEGREE AND 3 MONTHS PAST AND GOT IT DROPPED TO A MISDEANOR CLASS A.
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08 Feb, 2016 by Stephanie
Mr. Howard was an answer to my prayers! I can't say enough about my experience with him and his staff. I was 5mo pregnant with my first child and involved in a car wreck. I tried to go it alone at first, but the other driver's insurance was giving me the run around. I called around, but it seemed like no one wanted to take my case since I wasn't severely injured. I wasn't looking to profit from the accident, I just wanted the bills I incurred to be taken care of since the accident was not my fault. The other driver even received a citation, and his insurance still was refusing to pay! I started getting collection notices and calls, and was feeling completely overwhelmed. Then I found Mr. Howard and his team. He took over everything, so all I had to do was focus on getting ready for my baby's arrival. The whole process was drawn out due to the other insurance company, but in the end Mr. Howard recovered more than what we had hoped. Throughout the entire team he sent me updates, and always made me feel as though I was a priority (even though I didn't have some huge settlement for him to profit from immensely). At the end when we had to sign papers to finalize the case, he even met us at his office on the weekend. As did his notary even though she was in the process of moving that day. I cannot thank them enough and would recommend his services to anyone in need!
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17 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr Howard took the time to explain the process of what to expect thoroughly. He was very knowledgeable and treated my concerns with the utmost importance. He was highly effective in representing me and did it with class.
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10 Apr, 2015 by Karen
Scott Howard did an excellent job on my lawsuit. I was hit by a party who was underinsured. Mr. Howard directed me in obtaining medical records we needed to recover financial damages to my car as well as myself. He stayed in touch via email and phone calls. I would recommend Mr. Howard for legal services.
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04 Jun, 2024 by Pat
Julia at Nickerson Law Group recently established a living trust for me. Originally, in my first consult questionaire, I thought I needed a special needs trust. Julia was extremely paitient and detailed when she outlined my choices. Both Julia and her paralegal Kim, made sure I understood my options and took the extra time to answer all my questions. Julia is great at thinking outside of the box in order to customize my trust; my circumstances are not the norm, I have special concerns about taxes/government benefits. Julia is very knowledgeable about special needs government benefits programs (Able accounts, SSI/SSDI) and she took the extra time to ensure my needs would be protected. During my signing consult, Kim, Julia's paralegal explained in detail answers to my questions and what I was signing. Additionally, Kim was very specific about the financial steps I would need to follow. Julia's staff was extremely responsive to my further needs: sending me referrals for tax professionals. The price for all services is extremely good. Instead of hourly billing, I was charge a one-time fee, which covered all the consults I needed plus questions through email to her paralegal. Furthermore, unlike some practices who charge hourly for help after your trust signing, the Nickerson Law Group provides help for free or at a discount. Since I use a Pc screen reader, (I am visually impaired), Julia and her staff took the extra time to make sure all documents were accessible to me, something that is rare. I highly recommend the Nickerson Law Group for all estate planning needs, especially in the areas concerning special needs and disability issues. It was a total relief to find an attorney who had the experience to make a complicated legal prcess so understandable.
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03 Apr, 2013 by Ray
I contacted Julia to assist me with estate planning. She did a great job of explaining the various options, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and assisting me in choosing an option. The preparation of the documents was accurate, quick, and exactly what we discussed.
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03 Apr, 2013 by John
I used the Nickerson Law Group for my estate planning and to help me establish a revocable trust. I found them to be efficient, helpful, patient and diligent in their approach to handlng my business. I have complete peace of mind that everything I wanted was accomplished.
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22 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
My husband hired Kimberly Bishop for a business litigation matter, and she was able to help bring a close to the matter within 6 months! The case was in Texas, and we live in CA, so everything had to be done remote. However, Ms. Bishop did a great job representing my husband, and she always responded quickly to any questions he had and explained the process if he didn't understand. She is a very caring, down to earth, and truly genuine person. Kimberly Bishop is also extremely knowledgeable and very professional, and she kept my husband informed at all times. Lawyers such as Ms. Bishop are few and far between. We are thankful we found her and that she was willing to help my husband with this case. We would highly recommend Kimberly Bishop to anyone.
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27 Oct, 2021 by Don
Kim went well above and beyond in pursuing my claim in a personal debt situation. She successfully worked to a sizeable judgement while communicating clearly and proactively. She was respectful of both parties in a delicate personal litigation. I cannot thank her enough for her work and support on my behalf.
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11 Feb, 2017 by Maggie
“I was served with a lawsuit and realized I needed to find an affordable solution to my predicament. I contacted Mrs. Kimberly Bishop, we met, talked and she agreed to represent me on this case. Mrs. Bishop got the lawsuit dismissed. She kept me apprised with updates from start to finish. She was great and helped me beyond words. Thank you again Mrs. K. Bishop."
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09 Dec, 2019 by Logan
I don’t know where to start!!! As a father, my dream is to raise my children and help them to be better than I am. After consulting with many other law firms Lisa was the ONLY attorney that gave me the piece of mind that she would go full throttle in my defense. I could have not been more pleased with her work ethic and determination to fight in my defense. The demeanor that I wanted to display in this case was second nature to her and she put on a world renown performance in the courtroom. She had a determination to prove that mothers are not the law and that FATHERS DO DESERVE TO BE FATHERS. If I could demand an encore I would. Not only did she get the results I desired but she treated me like I was family and she was fighting for her own. I can not thank or praise Lisa enough for boulder she lifted off my shoulders in the case for my 2 daughters. If you are in need of the proper representation for custody, child support, or anything involving family law DO NOT HESITATE TO HIRE Lisa. Other family law firm will not be bulldogs in the courtroom. Lisa on the other hand will never give up on the safety and well being of your children or your right to be a parent.
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04 Dec, 2019 by Lorraine
Lisa is the an excellent and very attentive and caring attorney who will actually take the time to listen. She provided a better result and better service than I could have expected!
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28 Feb, 2015 by Krystal j
After getting not possession at all, thinking of the worse outcome possible for my daughter and me I went from no possession at all to the unexpected; I got half the time and child support. This attorney is a wonderful human being, very professional, efficient, smart and fair. For my own experience I can tell you that this woman is so great at what she does that she can achieve the impossible. Thanks to Lisa Adams the life of my daughter and my own can be better than what I thought it was going to be and my child can have her mother in her life and have a much better life than what at times I feared she was going to have (perhaps not being able to see her mother or see her every other weekend). This attorney's rates are affordable and fair and she is definitely worth every penny. I definitely recommend her to any individual out there that wants to hire one of the best attorney's in town if not the best, achieve a good outcome and that is reachable.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
04 May, 2013 by Stevie
I became associated with Adam Leiber through Hay Compere, my business attorneys & title closing company, a few years back, while working as a REALTOR. I appreciated their ability to deliver the goods, and make me look spectacular, while doing it all with a friendly, laid back Austin kind of style.
When it was time to open my own company, I knew I needed to look no further than Hay Compere, and Adam Leiber, who is my business attorney at the firm, and as expected, they have delivered and come through with flying colors!
Adam stands out in that he is not only knowledgeable about his field, which you would of course expect, but he gets Me, on my level, making it easy for us to get the work of my busnesses done. From setting up our corporations, to providing operational guidance, to protection of assets and more, Adam has been availble and accessible whenever we needed him., going the extra mile to make it work for our fledgling company.
Adam has given us important gudance as we move through our first growning pains, and has continued to provide excellent services as we have added two additional companies to our stucture. Adam speaks a language we understand, warns of any perils or pitfalls we may need to be aware of, and helps us complete the picture when looking ahead towards our future projects and growth. That said, I am quite comfortable and happy to refer and recommend Adam and Hay Compere to my family, friends, and busness associates.
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30 Apr, 2013 by Anonymous
Adam helped us with the formation of our company from start to finish. He pointed us in the right direction on everything from company agreements to structuring. He was knowledgeable and professional at each turn and continues to be a valuable asset for our company.
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23 Apr, 2013 by Jessica
Adam has done a great job of keeping the emotion out of the cases presented to him by me and/or my real estate clients and does a wonderful job of keeping them informed and in the loop along the way. I have been highly impressed by my years of interactions with him.
I have posed a variety of questions and scenarios to Adam and he has always either been able to address the concern upfront or look into and provide the research and rationale as to why, how, etc.
He really shows dedication.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
25 Apr, 2015 by Daniel
I have known JK Ivey for years. He is conscientious and hard working. JK truly cares about his clients, and takes great pride in his work. I have every confidence in his abilities and his advice. I highly recommend JK.
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24 Apr, 2015 by Jeff
Mr. Ivey is a fantastic attorney. He handled my case when no other lawyer would take it. He answered my telephone calls and kept me informed throughout my case. I highly recommend JK Ivey.
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26 Mar, 2015 by Tim
Jk Ivey was a blessing for me. I was well informed throughout the whole process and his attention to detail was great. I will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who asks if I know a good lawyer.
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18 Jan, 2020 by Loc pham
Ms. Judy Kostura demonstrated an excellency in her work. She went above and beyond to support me throughout my case. She was very friendly yet professional, really taking the time to listen and to understand my circumstances, thorough in her explanation, very informative in her suggestions, very detail-oriented in her paperwork, and very quick in her case update while still maintaining a relaxing atmosphere for her customer. If you are looking for a lawyer who really put her heart in your case and willing to go the extra miles for you, she is the one.
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16 Apr, 2015 by John
Judy has been a wonderful help to me, and I give her my full endorsement. Other lawyers did not want to touch my case, but Judy not only took the assignment on, she persevered and refused to take no for an answer from the insurance company. She tirelessly worked on my matter with dedication, kept me informed every step of the way, and obtained an excellent result.
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14 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Judy is the smartest. hardest working attorney you could ever hope to find. She's like the Tin man, the Scarecrow, and the Lion all wrapped into one package -- she's got heart, she's got brains, and she's got courage to fight for what's right.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
15 Dec, 2022 by Robert cotton
Not really nice people.
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18 May, 2022 by Gary nijak
Great lawyers, especially Jeff Racho and Peter Cesaro
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14 Sep, 2017 by Jim totten
08 Aug, 2014 by Jon
The four categories above summarize well D. Todd Smith's performance: Trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, and diligent to keep me informed. I would only add "Effective" to the list. I am completely satisfied with Mr. Smith's excellent work.
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05 Apr, 2011 by Francis
Todd handled a very difficult family law matter for me in appellate court. He was outstanding. Todd was calm, wise, and strategic throughout the process, and wrote a terrific brief that was powerful, crisp, and compelling. I am grateful for his skill and professionalism.
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14 Feb, 2011 by Tracy
It's my pleasure to highly recommend Todd Smith as an expert Appellate Attorney. My recent experience using him produced the desired result, under budget and I found his services to be an excellent investment. Todd acts with professionalism and integrity and I would most definitely use him again.
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28 Dec, 2022 by Barrett shepherd
My company has worked with various attorneys, especially as we've grown. With that, our needs have increased, and we were fortunate to have been referred to Matt Wood from Weisbart Springer Hayes, LLP. It's been great working with Matt, and he's been a tremendous resource for us. I can't say enough positive things about both this firm and Matt.
I highly recommend them!
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16 Oct, 2020 by Charles haefner
Julie Springer has been a huge help I highly recommend them
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05 Sep, 2019 by Ty voigt
28 Dec, 2022 by Barrett shepherd
My company has worked with various attorneys, especially as we've grown. With that, our needs have increased, and we were fortunate to have been referred to Matt Wood from Weisbart Springer Hayes, LLP. It's been great working with Matt, and he's been a tremendous resource for us. I can't say enough positive things about both this firm and Matt.
I highly recommend them!
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16 Oct, 2020 by Charles haefner
Julie Springer has been a huge help I highly recommend them
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05 Sep, 2019 by Ty voigt
01 Mar, 2024 by Rachelle87778
Blair Dancy is an excellent lawyer, his business sophistication was paramount in determining many aspects of my deceased husband's probate case. There were alot of lawsuits and legal teams involved. He was attentive, responsive and propeled me forward through the discovery and resolution process. My grief was substantial and he was supportive and focused.
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19 Jan, 2010 by Kim krugman
Blair has been such a rock for Grubb & Ellis Company. We could not be happier to have found him. He is smart, wise, reliable, dependable, responsive, clever, creative, cool tempered (even when anyone else would have lost their cool), good humored, and very tolerant. Blair has gone out of his way and to extraordinary efforts to make sure that he is meeting Grubb & Ellis' every need, right down to making sure that the Company doesn't pay a single dime more than absolutely necessary. Through my interactions with Blair, I have not only become very fond on him on personal and professional levels, but I truly respect him and his abilities. You have been blessed to have him on your team. We sincerely appreciate all that Blair is and does.
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19 Jan, 2010 by Will
After years of receiving medium risk corporate litigation and claims, we hired Blair to handle the investigation and subsequent litigation of a very serious incident. Blair's responsiveness to the incident, interaction with our various levels of personnel and analysis of the situation helped us secure a speedy and positive result for our company. I would highly recommend him to handle just about any type of litigation.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
06 Jun, 2024 by Andrew yoder
One of the most prominent law firms in Texas, and a nationally known Big Law firm with offices globally.
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23 Sep, 2019 by Shannon roper
02 May, 2018 by Joseph washington
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