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Rachel Bender Turpin, experienced Government attorney in Bellevue, WA with 957 reviews
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28 Feb, 2025 by Munteha shukralla
I highly recommend Wild Sky Law Group. Roxanne is knowledgable, prompt, accurate, and supportive. Really great experience working with her!
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26 Feb, 2025 by Regina song
Attorney Xi is the best. She is very knowledgeable and always patient with all my questions. I always recommend this firm to my friends when they need a great immigration attorney and now I recommend this law firm to whoever is reading this review.
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25 Feb, 2025 by Taylor houser
Roxanne is the person you want fighting for you! She went above and beyond for my family with very little help as clients. My family struggled to get everything in order and without Roxanne, we’d be left with nothing. That’s putting it lightly. Each step she walked us through with expert knowledge and grace. I’d recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney and feel safe having their case in her hands and will definitely utilize her expertise if ever needed in the future. If I could give her more than 5 stars, I would!!
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William Edward Gibbs, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Bellevue, WA with 957 reviews
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28 Feb, 2025 by Munteha shukralla
I highly recommend Wild Sky Law Group. Roxanne is knowledgable, prompt, accurate, and supportive. Really great experience working with her!
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26 Feb, 2025 by Regina song
Attorney Xi is the best. She is very knowledgeable and always patient with all my questions. I always recommend this firm to my friends when they need a great immigration attorney and now I recommend this law firm to whoever is reading this review.
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25 Feb, 2025 by Taylor houser
Roxanne is the person you want fighting for you! She went above and beyond for my family with very little help as clients. My family struggled to get everything in order and without Roxanne, we’d be left with nothing. That’s putting it lightly. Each step she walked us through with expert knowledge and grace. I’d recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney and feel safe having their case in her hands and will definitely utilize her expertise if ever needed in the future. If I could give her more than 5 stars, I would!!
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Michael De Maar JR, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Bellevue, WA with 75 reviews
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06 Jan, 2025 by Josh
John is a dogged defender of justice. He was incredibly attentive and supportive throughout the process.
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15 Nov, 2024 by Melvin gian
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31 Oct, 2024 by Carlos garces
John Polito has an incredibly successful law firm, yet, he treated me like I was his only client. His personal attention was singular even though I know his firm has many cases. His level of integrity is on the table for you. He listens, is empathetic and surrounds himself with a like minded team of hard working knowledgeable staff. They truly didn't just win my case, they won me everything I deserved. Thank you to John and his incredible and powerful team. Carlos Garces-
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Michelle Hayden Bomberger, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Bellevue, WA with 8 reviews
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13 Oct, 2016 by Kevin
My company has used Michelle as our Business Attorney for the past 3 years. Michelle and her company are business people who focus on law. This allows her to fully understand our business needs and goals while helping us navigate the legal landscape. As our primary business attorney, she is our first call when something comes up. Typically, Michelle can handle most of our issues - but isn't shy to tell us when we need a specialist. And, of course, her referral network for specialists has never failed us. A great one stop shop for legal advice with deep business understanding! And to top it off, she is an amazing person. I can't recommend Michelle more highly.
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01 May, 2013 by Scott
AlphaGraphics Tacoma has worked with Michelle Bomberger for the past 2 years. Michelle and her team were true assets when helping to establish AlphaGraphics (a franchise). Michelle orchestrated two independent business purchases including employment contracts for the previous owners. She helped clearly define the risks and worked to minimize liability/exposure. Michelle Bomberger and Equinox Business Law have been a joy and valued partner. Recently, Michelle help to clarify "at will" employment/termination law as it exists in Washington State. Her advice resulted in an outcome that was extremely beneficial to the company. Should you require legal services, I highly recommend Michele and the staff at Equinox Business Law.
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02 Jul, 2011 by Anonymous
As a small business owner in today’s market, it is difficult to get personalized service. Equinox Business Law Group exceeds the current norm by providing exceptional customer care for both large and small organizations. Their attorneys take the time to learn how your company operates and what drives you as a business owner. Equinox has played an integral role in the development and growth of my business. Their attorneys' timely responses to requests for deliverables, and the quality of their work is always of the highest standard. Equinox provides sound business advice. Their value and contribution to my business far outweighs the cost of their services. I would highly recommend Equinox for business law matters.
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George L. Bianchi, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Bellevue, WA with 8 reviews
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07 Oct, 2018 by Lynne
Mr. Bianchi worked expeditiously on a matter for me in the years 2005-2007. Recently, a problem came up on this matter. Mr. Bianchi was able to resolve the problem in a timely and efficient matter. I would highly recommend Mr. Bianchi as an attorney.
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02 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
George was patient. He wasn't the best communicator to me, but that's probably part of his plan. He got cased dismissed, although I doubted him. I would recommend him to any friend
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27 Jan, 2015 by John
About a year ago, I began the long and stressful process that comes after an arrest for DUI. I hired George Bianchi as my legal counsel and have been overly impressed throughout my experience with him. I am from Louisiana and had to travel back and forth throughout the process. Mr. Bianchi worked tirelessly for countless hours guiding me through the process and preparing for my defense. He corresponded with me regularly and kept me up to date on what was going on. He overly impressed me on his attention to detail and his knowledge of the law. He exemplifies professionalism and is very kind and courteous. His dedication to his clients , his vast knowledge of the law, his steadfast determination to fight every second for his client's best interest, is only a few of the many reasons that Mr. Bianchi won my case. I would recommend no one else at aid you in your DUI defense. Mr. Bianchi is without a doubt the best in Seattle.
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C Dennis Brislawn Jr, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Bellevue, WA with 8 reviews
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16 Nov, 2014 by Aaron
Most helpful and knowledgeable attorney, period! Dennis went the extra mile for me with several trust issues. He expertly navigated those legal waters dealing in compliance with government regulations that are technical and difficult. He understands personal issues, showing a "humanity" that other lawyers seem to have lost in their practices. Providing for family in the future via a trust and protecting my assets is a point of expertise that Dennis commands that covered all aspects of my requirements. Check him out.
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27 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
Dennis Brislawn is an exceptional lawyer. He is very professional and he helped me with a difficult problem I was having with a suppressor I bought while I was living in Washington state. I purchased the Bronze level trust of the GUNDOCX Trust system (which Mr. Brislawn created ) in November of 2012 and was approved by the BATFE and received my stamp in May 2013. My husband took a job transfer to Texas and we moved before I could get my suppressor so I applied for a form 20 to transport the suppressor. Things became more difficult for me when the dealer I bought the item from lost their FFL. For several months I tried to get the matter taken care of and it became more difficult since the dealer could not help me . I could do nothing on my own. Then I contacted Dennis around April of this year to see if he could help. He made phone calls and advised me on how he could handle things. He also updated my trust from the Bronze level to a Silver level since I now reside in Texas. I flew to Washington state this June and I was finally able to get my suppressor. Dennis was able to accomplish so much in a short period of time. He is very thorough and he gets the job done
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12 Apr, 2014 by Will
Without Dennis Brislawn, I wouldn't have been able to fulfill a childhood dream of owning a suppressor. I put the wheels in motion back in February of 2013 when I created a trust and applied for the stamp. About 10 months later, the ATF finally approved it and I raced down to my local dealership to pick it up. Unfortunately, during those 10 months, I fulfilled another childhood dream of changing my legal name and this barred me from getting the suppressor since it was for the trust with my former name. I had zero legal experience and no idea what to do. I even considered just eating the cost of the stamp, getting my money back, and abandoning this goal from my bucketlist. Thankfully, I got in touch with Dennis who walked me through the whole process. He knew all the right people to contact, all the forms that needed to be filled out, and he kept me in the loop the entire time. Today, I finally got to thread the suppressor onto my pistol and the smile hasn't left my face since!
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John L Comstock, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Bellevue, WA with 73 reviews
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06 Jan, 2025 by Josh
John is a dogged defender of justice. He was incredibly attentive and supportive throughout the process.
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15 Nov, 2024 by Melvin gian
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31 Oct, 2024 by Carlos garces
John Polito has an incredibly successful law firm, yet, he treated me like I was his only client. His personal attention was singular even though I know his firm has many cases. His level of integrity is on the table for you. He listens, is empathetic and surrounds himself with a like minded team of hard working knowledgeable staff. They truly didn't just win my case, they won me everything I deserved. Thank you to John and his incredible and powerful team. Carlos Garces-
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Scott A Hughes, experienced Car Accident, Medical Malpractice attorney in Bellevue, WA with 7 reviews
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04 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
This was my first time having to hire a lawyer and my husband and I did considerable research before hiring Scott. I was skeptical that we would find someone who genuinely cared about my husband and I and our kids and who didn't just consider us another number. From the initial consultation, we immediately felt at ease and that Scott would make sure that we received the best possible outcome for our case. This immediate feeling turned out to be true - our family ended up receiving more than we expected and I have so much less stress now that all of my family's medical bills are taken care of. Getting into a bad car accident was terrifying, and I can see how the legal hassles that follow could make the whole experience worse. I was so happy that we chose Scott to represent my family and highly highly recommend him and his law firm. THANK YOU Scott!!
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20 Nov, 2014 by Lexi
Scott was so helpful and thoughtful throughout the entire process of helping my family through a tragic Medical Malpractice claim. His integrity, compassion, and knowledge and ability to guide me through the complex process are the reasons why I would whole-heartedly recommend Scott. In addition, his staff is amazing! His paralegal and intern are truly the best! Going through the Medical Malpractice process is hard, but knowing that everybody is there to help really eases the stress. Scott's team was always available to take my calls and answer my questions.
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06 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
Scott put me at ease during a very difficult time. He is professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable. He always addressed my concerns quickly and he worked hard to resolve my case. I would recommend Scott to anyone.
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Cosmin Popa, experienced Estate Planning, Personal Injury attorney in Bellevue, WA with 7 reviews
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04 Jun, 2024 by George
I will strongly recommend the services of Cosmin Popa. My will was drafted and signed in a very timely and professional manner. Mr. Popa was very attentive and understanding to my needs and completed the entire process seamlessly.
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02 Mar, 2024 by Khang
I recently engaged Mr. Cosmin Popa's services through our Microsoft legal program for the preparation of my wills, and I am thoroughly impressed. Mr. Popa's professionalism and amiability were evident from the start. He was consistently punctual, providing timely advice that greatly enhanced the quality of our wills. Notably, Mr. Popa accommodated our request for the signing ceremony to take place at our home, adding a personal touch to the experience. During the signing ceremony, Mr. Popa patiently addressed all our questions and concerns, going the extra mile to assist our friends present as witnesses with their legal queries. In summary, I highly recommend Mr. Cosmin Popa for his exceptional service and expertise in will preparation. His professionalism and willingness to assist make him a standout choice for anyone
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23 Aug, 2023 by Codruta
Cosmin Popa was a beacon of hope to our family business at a time when our options appeared limited and likelihood of a satisfactory resolution send nigh or impossible. Not only he was able to defend us from an unjust accusation , his calm and emphatic demeanor offered emotional succor to myself and those I care about the most. My husband and I are eternally grateful for his service and we hereby recommend Mr. Popa without reservations .
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Diana M. Zottman, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Bellevue, WA with 7 reviews
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24 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
Received help reviewing a family partnership and a power of attorney document to determine if I understood what each document said as there were multiple family members involved with differing points of view. The discussions were very contentious and so it was important that I correctly understand the options available to me. There were and remain delicate issues as family matters involving property and aging parents often are. The family partnership document was particularly challenging. Diane reviewed both documents carefully and then laid out the information in a way that a non-lawyer could understand. Phone calls were productive and her turn around time in summarizing the call and the information was nothing short of amazing. She is highly skilled, knowledgeable in her field and straightforward and honest in her assessment of the situation as spelled out in the documents. She is also kind and takes to time to get to know you. I felt that I was a person and that I mattered. I would absolutely recommend her.
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12 Oct, 2016 by Margaret
Diana has helped me navigate difficult family situations with straight forward strategies and solutions, allowing us to avoid a number of problems. She is highly skilled and experienced and I have been grateful for her wise counsel. Finally, she brings a calm, friendly manner that makes working with her a joy.
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12 Oct, 2016 by Winnie
I have known Diana and used her ‘excellent’ professional services for 17 years. During this time, my current husband and I have used her services for 12 years. She also, for the past 9 years, has provided professional services in my managing the financial and health care decisions for my incapacitated father, and now, his Estate due to his death. She has always demonstrated to be knowledgeable, compassionate, positive, an effective communicator, dependable, trustworthy, friendly, and confident. There is no one like her!
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Mark D. Walters, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Bellevue, WA with 7 reviews
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27 Aug, 2015 by R.j.
My software and consulting company first began working with Mark Walters in 2010, as we were preparing to grow the company. Since then, Mark has provided priceless council on a number of aspects of our ongoing growth. Mark has helped us with a variety of topics including software licensing, general contracting, client negotiation, and been our general legal oracle. He has been responsive, patient, and clear as we have worked to gain a better understanding of the various legal aspects to contracts and running a company. In addition to the important role he personally has played in our growth, he has also been a fantastic resource to connect us with other relevant legal expertise as well as with the Seattle business community more generally. We have come to rely on Mark and consider him an essential ingredient to our success.
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29 Jun, 2015 by David
I am a part of the Bellevue, Washington, business community and I confer with Mark D. Walters from time to time on business and legal issues. Mark is super responsive, easy to reach and he always answers my questions in plain English to help me manage risks in a practical and common sense manner. These are some of the reasons why I refer Mark to my business owner contacts when they need legal help.
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10 Jul, 2014 by Matt
Mark D Walters consistently provides outstanding legal services. Mark has helped me with three different business matters and he has consistently exceeded expectations. He stepped right in for me during a contentious confrontation and ultimately delivered a positive result when I thought it near impossible. Mark is the guy you want in your corner for many reasons. His advice has always been spot on, his communication is top notch, and he has always managed to give some value add to each situation. He has a keen mind for business, which helps him understand the perspective of his clients. He doesn't try to BS you and is willing to help you find a more appropriate resource on matters that aren't one of his specialties. He is always looking out for your business interests, as if they were his own. I HIGHLY recommend Mark D Walters to advise and handle all legal matters, especially if you are looking to grow and expand your company.
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Courtney Diane Bhatt, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Bellevue, WA with 6 reviews
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22 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
We want to express our deepest gratitude to Courtney Bhatt for her recent work on a complex special education issue in a rural school district in the greater Seattle area. Our gentle, autistic child was in a miserable kindergarten situation in which she was repeatedly intimidated, humiliated and punished for autistic behaviors (including an inability to express herself verbally) by untrained staff assistants and a classroom teacher who inexplicably refused to fully incorporate the advice of autism experts. All polite attempts we made to address these issues ourselves failed. Add to this scenario a principal with a history of secretive behavior and a district special education director who routinely bullies and intimidates staff, students and parents. It was an absolute mess and our young child suffered greatly—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Moreover, the district placed our child and her disabled peers in a moldy classroom which sickened our child (as well as other children and staff) and then steadfastly refused to address the issue in a timely or thorough manner. The good news is that all this changed when Courtney entered the equation. Courtney has polite, soft-spoken mannerisms but is firm and very authoritative. She sorted through the multiple violations of special education law and obtained a formal mold testing. This testing confirmed the existence of black mold and above average levels of several other types of mold in a few classrooms, including our daughter’s. Courtney skillfully navigated the unprofessional and unethical behaviors of two district administrators and certain school staff. She quickly negotiated a new school placement for our daughter with a compassionate teacher who understands autism. Additionally, Courtney was instrumental in crafting a new IEP with goals and accommodations which made sense for our daughter. Moreover, Courtney always actively listened to our many concerns regarding the matter. She always made time for us. Courtney is clearly a brilliant attorney who knows the law. Her responses to emails and phone calls were lightning-fast and she treated us with the utmost respect and regard. Thanks to Courtney's intervention, our daughter's natural joy has returned and she finished her school year in an autism-friendly school with clean air! Our child is looking forward to returning to that same school in the fall. Courtney's work was so much more than just "legal help." Her advocacy on our daughter's behalf had a profound impact on a disabled child's QUALITY OF LIFE. We do not say this lightly. Special education lawyers advocate for so much more than just a good school setting or a decent IEP, they are advocating for the quality of life of some of the most vulnerable, innocent children in society who cannot speak for themselves. We are forever grateful to Courtney for her strong moral compass and her skilled, compassionate advocacy on our daughter's behalf. It made all the difference in the life of one small child. Thank you, Courtney.
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19 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Ms. Bhatt was a life saver for my child and my family. I needed to transfer my child out of a particular school that was bullying my baby and the entire family. It took one meeting with Ms. Bhatt and I knew I was in good hands with her. At the one (and only one) meeting with the school, She is calm, firm and got the job done. Thank you Ms. Bhatt. We couldn’t have done it without you.
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06 Jun, 2019 by David
Courtney is simply a great lawyer. She believed in us, she believed in our case. I had never been involved in a lawsuit before. She made me feel protected and that I had someone fighting for me. She built a strong case and defended our interests at every turn. She was available and patient. When its time to be strong she is a appropriately aggressive. Courtney was EVERYTHING that we needed EVERY step of the way. She made the scary not so scary and did exactly what she set out to do. I cannot recommend anyone more highly than I do her. I wish I had the words to describe how wonderful of a job she did for us. Amazing is thrown around a lot but that's exactly what she is.
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Bryan Daniel Doran, experienced Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury attorney in Bellevue, WA with 6 reviews
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07 Jun, 2021 by Brittany
Although Bryan didn't take the case on, he returned my call within 10 minutes, brainstormed with me viable options, and helped me formulate a legitimate game plan to try and obtain some justice. Greatly appreciated his candor, intelligence, and time. WA personal injury is a hard field to find attorneys with litigator mindsets that go above and beyond. I say this as someone who has 5 years of personal injury paralegal experience in both CA & WA. Hope I never need it, but if I get in an accident in WA, he will be my second phone call after 911! 12/10 recommend.
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25 May, 2021 by Velma
Bryan was my attorney on a wrongful death case involving a semi truck in 2017. He was an amazing person to work with. He was the only attorney I even considered hiring. Bryan goes above and beyond for his clients and he truly leaves no stone unturned in order to get the best outcome for his clients. He was always available to talk, very good at explaining things, extremely caring and kind. He is very intelligent and great at what he does. My life is changed because of what he was able to do for my family. I can never thank him enough for his help. Without him and his guidance I would not have made it through this process.
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29 Apr, 2021 by Alan
Bryan never stopped fighting for my family! He genuinely cared about us as his clients and worked his tail off to get ALL the money that was available to compensate my son for his injuries! I would confidently recommend him to any one of my family and friends.
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Jonathan S Smith, experienced Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense attorney in Bellevue, WA with 6 reviews
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05 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
My original consultation was with Jonathan, however Bhuvana was whom I met with regularly, and had all contact with. She was kind, patient, and worked so diligently to help me. Consistently returned all communication within 1 business day, and kept me updated on all matters regarding my case.
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28 Dec, 2017 by Lois
He was very clear on what needed to be done on my case. He proceeded to win my case and without their help i wouldn't of been able to save my house today.
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27 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I have hired Jonathan to get a modification on my house due to a financial hardship at that time. The results have exceeded my expectations!
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Keaton Gene Hille, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Bellevue, WA with 6 reviews
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28 Jun, 2023 by Kendall
I found Keaton through a professional referral and I am so grateful it was him! We battled a local company that refused to respond. It took what seemed like forever due to the process and no response, but he stuck it out and we not only won but got paid! Biggest hardship of it all.
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19 Jul, 2022 by Chuntian
My neighbor have a driveway dispute with me, they wanted owned it because they owned it over ten years, I Negotiate with the neighbor exchange for 10k, Keaton helped me do the Communication with the opposite lawyer, very fast and easy to communicate, even my English is poor he still understands me. I feel work with him so smoothly. Surprise part is when he knows I did a title insurance claim he ask a reimbursement for me about the lawyer fees and it works. The total mater start April and done in July. I am very happy with him.
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17 Feb, 2022 by Chris
Keaton helped us navigate a dispute with the builder of our custom home. Upon completion of our home, our builder said that there were cost overruns that were going to cost us an additional $60k, then $75k, then $90k, after assuring us a month before that we were going to "be close" to the budget. Keaton helped us resolve this dispute with no additional money owed to our builder. During the process, Keaton was very responsive, upfront with expectations, and very professional.
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Scott Richard Robbins, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Bellevue, WA with 5 reviews
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08 Jun, 2019 by Matthew
Scott was able to help my wife and I on short notice. He was a straight shooter and provided the counsel we were seeking. I never felt that any of his advice and guidance was contrived to enhance his bottom line. I would feel comfortable and without reservation referring Scott to others should the need arrive.
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22 Oct, 2016 by Paul
20+ years ago (long before AVVO), I found myself in a “situation”. I was just a kid, scared out of my mind! Fortunately, I found Scott Robbins. Scott quickly put me at ease and helped me to put everything into perspective. Through Scott’s skill and guidance, he helped me to earn a second chance. It wasn’t always easy, but he stood by me the whole way. More than 20 years later, I am very happy with who I am and where I am in life. While I am happy to say that I have not needed his services since then, when I reflect back on my early years, Scott always comes to mind as a person to whom I owe a great deal of gratitude. If you need someone to be in your corner - Scott is your man!
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18 Jul, 2015 by Gene piculell-washington criminal defense
I have worked with Mr. Robbins for many years. I first knew him when I served as a deputy prosecuting attorney and his practice focused exclusively on criminal defense at that time. Scott has always been vigorous, creative, and highly persuasive in the representation of his clients. Upon entering defense practice I have had occasion to co-chair serious, violent offense allegations with Scott. We successfully defended an individual charged with one of the most serious crimes you can be charged with: forcible rape. Scott and I achieved an acquittal in jury trial. His attention to detail in this case and others contributes to the successful defense of his clients. His firm has now broadened to include personal injury as well as criminal defense. My offices refer all personal injury cases to his firm with confidence and continue to work with Mr. Robbins on associated cases.
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Christopher Lance Thompson, experienced Car Accident, Criminal Defense attorney in Bellevue, WA with 5 reviews
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13 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Chris did an amazing job for me! It was my first time ever running through the legal system and he was very helpful and descriptive through every part of the process! I came to him very stressed and concerned and was sourced to actually talk to someone who knew what to do and knew what the right steps forwards were! Chris helped get my case dropped from a DUI to a Reckless driving, which is much prettier than the previous result and always made sure to be on time and ready at an amazing rate! Thank you very much Chris for your work!
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15 Feb, 2019 by David
After getting my DUI and navigating the uncharted waters of endless attorneys I found Christopher. After speaking with him the first time I knew I was going to hire him and told him shortly after that same day. He's genuine, down to earth and charged a very fair price. What can I say?...he went to bat for me. He continuously pushed for the results we were focused on with the City of Seattle prosecutor. We got the results we wanted and I can't be more thankful. Christopher kept me in the loop on what to expect and what had or hadn't transpired. He was transparent throughout the process and let me know what I could do to be ahead of the game and proactive. It was my first DUI w/ a refusal greater than +.15 BAC. I had 2 prior alcohol related offenses on my record and we were able to get it reduced down to a DUI no test. Originally the prosecutor wanted 2yrs ignition interlock, 2 days in jail plus 30 days electronic home monitoring and 5 years bench probation. However, Chris was able to get it down to 1 year ignition interlock, 30 days electronic home monitoring and no probation. He was honest enough to tell me as well that I had a refund coming my way per our contractual agreement. Something that I didn't even know. Hire him should you have the opportunity.
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25 Sep, 2017 by James
My lawyer handled the case perfectly. Was able to get my charges dismissed in no time. Highly recommend if you are looking for a lawyer
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C. Steven Fury, experienced Business, Car Accident attorney in Bellevue, WA with 5 reviews
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11 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
I recently consulted with Steve and found his level of experience and integrity very refreshing. The consult was extemely informative. I would highly recommend talking to him for straight answers. He knows the terrain.
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19 Oct, 2011 by Frank l
Steven Fury represented me in a slip and fall incident with a major cruise line. His knowledge of maritime law is extensive and when he speaks, it packs a punch! Refuses to play "Whack the Mole" game with defendants instead he hit's them with past cases relevant to your accident. An 8 hour day of mediation that was settled to my satisfaction. Thanks steve
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26 Aug, 2011 by Ron & gloria
We received the highest level of legal representation that an attorney and law firm can provide. Steve Fury's work was outstanding. His written work was complete, accurate, and thoroughly researched. At his court appearances, he demonstrated an ability to think quickly on his feet and used his extensive legal knowledge to back him. This attorney's work was well thought out and executed in a manner comparable to a professional chess match. Not only did Mr. Fury help us receive justice, he also provided care to his client, my husband, in the form of recommended counseling and guidance. Our case is over now; however, I look back and believe we were blessed to have this attorney represent us. He was a God send. He held the defendants accountable for their actions and sought justice for his client. He defended my husband's credibility and honor, and for that, and for the highly successful results of the case; we thank him and his firm from the bottom of our hearts.
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Elizabeth LePley, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Bellevue, WA with 5 reviews
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09 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Ms. LePley's deft advocacy likely saved my life. She knows the law. She knows her way around. She knows how to get what injured clients deserve and need. I highly recommend her work. You'll be in good hands.
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16 Jun, 2015 by Wendy-wimple
Elizabeth is hands down the best personal injury attorney out there. She has personally helped me with two accidents. One from 2009 and one from 2011. She takes the time to fully explain all of the legal jargon and answer any of my questions. Besides her positive and answer attitude, she is also flexible and willing to take her time with any issue that may arise. I have recommended so many people to her and will continue to in the future. I have always been pleased with her work.
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05 May, 2014 by Mr. nelson
I can't say enough about how much Elizabeth has helped my family. She has guided us through my work injury and helped me beyond ways that I could express. She is kind and caring and a positive person who keeps me going through retraining.
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Olga V Efimova, experienced Immigration, Personal Injury attorney in Bellevue, WA with 4 reviews
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02 Mar, 2021 by Irina
Выражаю глубокую благодарность Юристу Ольги Ефимовой за помощь в оформлении документов Для получения гринкарты в США. Благодаря её глубоким знанием и опыту в юриспруденции, компетентности и внимательности в нашей ситуации мы получили вид на жительство в США в оптимальный срок. Желаю вам дальнейшего процветания и успехов в работе с уважением, семья Страйста.
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23 Jan, 2021 by Anna
I had such a good experience working with Olga, she is always available, explained everything in detail and made all legal terms understandable, I m sure saved so much time and nerves with Olga’s assistance and she felt like a real friend.
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13 Jan, 2021 by Viacheslav
Ms. Efimova takes care of her clients in a complex immigration process with extreme diligence and care. Upon searching for the right attorney, I have immediately made a decision to hire Olgafor my asylum case as she exhibited an amazing personality and deep knowledge of the issue. She makes the client feel comfortable and important. She also goes into a great detail in describing process and involves the client making everything seem very easy. The best thing is that Olga always keeps in touch and you do not have to wait for her response for days like with other attorneys. I highly recommend Olga as a great immigration attorney.
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Minh T. Tran, experienced Personal Injury, Real Estate attorney in Bellevue, WA with 4 reviews
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08 May, 2014 by Gail
Minh helped me with an issue after another attorney had given me very bad advice. He was very knowledgeable and helped me to resolve the issue very promptly.
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10 Dec, 2013 by Ed
Minh Tran is a very knowledgeable attorney with an excellent staff. His firm handled my difficult debt relief case very satisfactorily and my case breezed right through the court system without any problems. Highly recommended.
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22 Aug, 2013 by Maggie
I had a free 30 minute consult during which time Mr. Tran quickly grasped the problem I had, found the law and printed it out, and found a supporting case that ruled in favor of the client who'se posiiton was the same as mine. He highlighted the main points, which I took to the title company and solved my problem. I was really impressed and would hire him in the future if the need comes up.
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Thomas D Lofton, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Bellevue, WA with 4 reviews
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25 Mar, 2019 by Paul
As a financial advisor that works with many clients in an attempt to have them complete their planning, we are constantly working to find competent and caring professionals to help then care for their planning future. Tom Lofton is not only highly competent on important business and estate planning issues, he is one of the few attorneys who has said the words, "I want to delight our clients".
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28 Aug, 2018 by Laurie
We have just begun to work with Tom, but I can already see it is going to be a great relationship. He's taken my calls twice, and not charged me for these preliminary talks. He has already helped me see how we can save money by using his services for estate planning and creating an LLC. I'm delighted to have been connected with Tom and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship. BTW, the fees Tom quoted seem fair and reasonable.
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26 Oct, 2012 by Blaine
Tom is extremely sharp and knows the technical aspects of the law extremely well. But he is also very focused on developing a relationship with his clients so he can offer additional connections to other professionals in a variety of areas. He understands estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate issues exceptionally well and can put them in a language you can understand. He is extremely personable and is passionate about getting you the best solution possible for whatever the need. He is extremely ethical and someone you can trust implicitly with your legal needs. Bottom line is "he cares" and that is a great think to combine with exceptional knowledge of the law.
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Shanika N Weerasundara, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Bellevue, WA with 4 reviews
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29 Apr, 2015 by Ddsydney
Shanika is a knowledgeable attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. Not only does she assist her clients with their legal and business needs, she also assists them by connecting them to investors for their financing needs. Shanika's vast network of business contacts is her greatest asset in creating synergy for all client relationships to promote business development.
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28 Apr, 2015 by Greg
Shanika was able to gain significant funds for us from a multi-billion dollar entity quickly and economically. The entity did not want to make payment, and Shanika applied the appropriate pressure to make the collection effort happen. I have experience over my 30 years of business experience with five of the largest law firms in Seattle. The quality of her work equals or is better than all of them without the price of a high rise view of Puget Sound.
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28 Apr, 2015 by Sid
I first met Shanika at an event for startup companies at Bellevue City Hall and was immediately impressed with the amount of passion she obviously has towards fostering business growth. She was hands on in providing information to the community on the front lines. Unlike most law firms I worked with in the past, she alone was on the business battlefield (if you will) hashing out structural support. Since then I have made it a point to have her informed on my business dealings and have brainstormed many projects with her present. She has personally went through all the Corporate forms with me, skyped, and even helped give support in phone conferences. I remember a specific time our company was throwing an event (again at Bellevue City Hall) and my videographer couldn't attend. She asked me where he was and I explained the situation. Sure enough by the time I got home she had forwarded me a Dropbox file full of pictures she and others had taken. I would recommend any size company to contact her for an informative, professional, and hard working result.
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William Kenneth Norris, experienced Criminal Defense, Immigration attorney in Bellevue, WA with 4 reviews
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02 Sep, 2022 by Aamer
I initially reached out to Ken during a difficult time and he was extremely friendly and helpful during our initial consultation. While I already had a different attorney at the time, the experience left a positive impression on me. Fast forward a couple of years later, I needed an immigration attorney for my wife's green card so reached back out to Ken; and am I glad I did. He is extremely responsive, answers questions more thoroughly than most attorney's I've worked with, and is just an overall joy to work with. I'm now working with him a second time to remove conditions on my wife's green card and he's still just as great to work with. Interestingly enough, I could have gone through my company's immigration law firm free of charge (one of the largest immigration law firms in the world), but I tried working with them and it was clear they were just not on top of things the way Ken was. So I happily paid out of my own pocket (Ken's rates are very reasonable) to hire him. Sometimes, it's better to just work with a local attorney with a personal touch. I would highly recommend Ken's services to anyone!
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19 Jan, 2019 by Candace
We have hired Mr. Norris for family law related issues on 2 ocassions as well as sought his legal advice on several things over the past 17 or so years. He is extremely knowledgeable, up front and honest and gets the results you're after! If you have a question Ken cannot answer, he's going to lead you to the best he knows who can!
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12 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
i hired Ken for immigration related services twice and he exceeded my expectations on both the scenarios. His knowledge and experience on how domestic violence cases are handled in WA state courts is simply fantastic. He provided best possible immigration related services when ever approached,guided me with his valuable suggestions at various stages during my pending DV case and helped me even after the case got dismissed with his immigration related advices on how to handle CBP officials while crossing the US border with DV dismissed charge. Most importantly he is very friendly person to approach anytime when in need.Thank you Ken for all your help. I highly recommend Ken for any (Criminal defense/Immigration) related services.
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Joseph W Creed, experienced Bankruptcy, Business attorney in Bellevue, WA with 4 reviews
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20 Jan, 2021 by Anton
Joseph Creed was extremely responsive and accommodating to my needs. He was the second attorney I worked with and working with him was a breeze. Definitely recommend and I would work with him again any time. Thank you, Mr. Creed!
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11 Nov, 2012 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend Joseph Creed. He helped me through my divorce. He was very knowledgeable through the whole process. What I appreciated most about Jo was how responsive he was. He answered phone calls and emails in a very timely manner and kept me informed. I had many questions throughout the divorce and he was quick to give me clear answers. This has been a painful personal experience for me but Jo put my mind at ease with all of the legal aspects.
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17 Aug, 2012 by Ruben
For the last 8 years he has represented us in all matters related to Real Estate. Buying, selling, preparing leases, in our commercial real estate investments. We are extremely pleased with his services and hope to continue this relationship for a long time. Aside from this he is a warm, friendly, human being.
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Zachary Taylor Jackson, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Bellevue, WA with 4 reviews
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28 Jul, 2015 by Julie
My brothers and I inherited the mineral rights and wind power rights from land my parents owned in North Dakota. Zach setup our LLC in WA and filed it in ND. He worked directly with a lawyer in ND and the wind energy company to ensure that all of the rights were moved over from my parents' trust to the new LLC. Everything went smoothly! I highly recommend Zach and would be happy to work with him again.
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06 Jun, 2015 by Julie
I've been wanting to get my affairs in order for awhile...but didn't know where to start. Zach was a tremendous help. He asked me to complete a questionnaire and then met with me to review my estate and wishes. In a few weeks, Zach drafted my will, health directive, POA and Medical POA. They were perfect! He also recommended that I file my documents with King County records -- I didn't even know that was an option, but I'm going to file them next week. Zach is smart, trustworthy, patient and kind. I couldn't be more pleased with the process. He made estate planning a great experience. I highly recommend him!
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21 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Easy to work with, explained the process, guided me along, accomodated my changes, kept me informed, and delivered promptly with reasonable charges. Thank you!
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Lisa Nicole Ellis, experienced  attorney in Bellevue, WA with 96 reviews
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Jesse Valdez, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Bellevue, WA with 3 reviews
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04 Mar, 2016 by Sarah
Like a lot of people over the last few years, the loss of a job and unexpected hospital bills took their toll on us financially. We had the pleasure of working with Jesse and his superb team, probably longer than most. This was a very difficult decision that weighed on me for a very long time before we finally decided to proceed with bankruptcy. The whole process was relatively quick and very painless, not the emotional roller coaster I had imagined. From the first consult to the very brief time we had in court, all of our questions were answered and handled very professionally. I would highly recommend Mr. Valdez and his office if you have to navigate through this complicated process, or even other business needs!
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12 May, 2010 by Brandon
Jesse went far beyond what I expected from a lawyer. He did his research, kept us informed and our morale up during the lengthy process. He was reasonable with his payment schedule and made accommodations when we had problems. He is a good man and a great lawyer.
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11 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
I worked with Mr. Valdez on a variety of our business' contracts in addition to a small litigation matter. He handled all aspects of our business with knowledge and respect.
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Jennifer L King, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Bellevue, WA with 3 reviews
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29 Jun, 2015 by Tonya
Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable and very accommodating! I had procrastinated on making a will, but finally decided to get it done. I was going in for surgery in a week, and I asked Jennifer if she could complete it before the surgery...and she delivered! Within days, she had the first drafts ready for me to review. Jennifer pointed out potential problems with how I had named beneficiaries in my life insurance policy and produced forms for me to send to my insurance representative to correct the issues. She was very attentive and thorough. It was a pleasure working with her, and I highly recommend Jennifer. She is - by far- the best Attorney I've had the experience of working with!
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22 May, 2015 by Mike
When my sister who lived in the Seattle area was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I called a friend who recommended Jennifer to do the estate planning that was needed as soon as possible. Jennifer understood the critical timing of what was going on and was not only extremely professional, but very compassionate and went beyond what most attorneys would ever do. She actually came to the hospital bed to facilitate gathering the wishes of my sister and to execute the necessary documents. She was able to structure the documents for the best interest of the family in every way. Jennifer and her team followed through for the months after my sister's death to help with the complicated settling of the estate. Our entire family strongly recommends Jennifer as an honest, trustworthy, compassionate and service oriented legal professional.
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11 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Jennifer made our will and estate planning effortless! She was a delight to deal with as well as intelligent and timely. For most people these matters are very complicated but Jennifer and her staff made things easy to undersand and painless. I would definitely use her again and tell anyone looking for a top notch attorney to call her.
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Seema Anil, experienced Business, Immigration attorney in Bellevue, WA with 3 reviews
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29 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
I consulted with Seema to take second opinion in my immigration case with a unique scenario. Seema was very knowledgeable and helpful to provide her understanding and recommendation based on her expertise on US immigration laws. In future, if needed, I would hire or recommend Seema for immigration needs.
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19 Apr, 2016 by John
Seema helped me find the correct information I need to bring a young man from S. Africa to the US for needed medical surgery. I want to sponsor him so he could have the treatment of the bone cancer in his shoulder at the UW.
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15 Sep, 2015 by Susanta
I consulted Seema for few mundane to not-so-silly questions about various rules around EAD, H4 etc couple of months back. She also provided some insights and options into the H4, EAD with respect to executive order.
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