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19 Sep, 2024 by Tường vy
13 May, 2024 by Gregory smith
Although still having problems I will not stop trying to figure out how.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Joey travis
Mark Drake gets a Five Star review from me. Mark has handled several Realestate transactions for me as well as provided counsel for me on other matters. He is genuine and honest. I refer to him as a “good country lawyer” as he isn’t always looking at the clock and milking me for his billable time. He has always been very fair with me in every regard. I trust him 100%.
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19 Sep, 2024 by Tường vy
13 May, 2024 by Gregory smith
Although still having problems I will not stop trying to figure out how.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Joey travis
Mark Drake gets a Five Star review from me. Mark has handled several Realestate transactions for me as well as provided counsel for me on other matters. He is genuine and honest. I refer to him as a “good country lawyer” as he isn’t always looking at the clock and milking me for his billable time. He has always been very fair with me in every regard. I trust him 100%.
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04 Mar, 2024 by Ryan rozycki
Ramon was very patient and persistent throughout my entire case. He is very easy to talk to and will do everything he can to get you a great outcome! Highly recommended!!
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21 Sep, 2023 by Kyra zatarain
Mr. Bertucci is very professional and outstanding to work with! We are extremely satisfied with his representation and would highly recommend him to others!
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26 Jun, 2023 by Adam garza
Getting in trouble is never a great experience. Unfortunately, there are times when you don't make the best decision and you end up facing legal consequences. In my case, I deserved everything I was facing. I was just terrified of the maximum penalties and knew I needed some help in navigating the justice system.
When it came to hiring a lawyer a few concerns came to mind. Do I need the help, or can I get the same results myself? Are they going to rip me off and charge me an unfair amount? Will they put effort into my case or am I just another easy payday for them? I'm sure these are all quite common concerns if you, unfortunately, find yourself in a similar situation.
I can tell you with pure confidence, that if you hire Ramon Bertucci to represent you, you won't have to think about any of those concerns. Ramon is extremely professional, fair, and affordable, deliberate in his actions, and does not overlook a thing.
Don't try and navigate the legal system alone. It'll cost you more in the long run. It's better to find a lawyer you know you can trust and who will put honest effort into your case.
I hope I never have to use his services again, but I highly recommend him to whoever finds themselves in unfortunate circumstances.
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20 Jan, 2025 by Melissa woods
16 Dec, 2024 by Pam green
The attorneys and staff were all so kind and professional. Thank God I had them. I was given the best attention and direction from anyone that I had contact with at the office .
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11 Dec, 2024 by Dawn forbes
Their whole team was very knowledgeable and kind to work with. Helped with every piece of paper, answered every question, filled out documentation with me, every step I felt taken care of and understood the process. I felt very lucky to have them in my corner.
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20 Jan, 2025 by Melissa woods
16 Dec, 2024 by Pam green
The attorneys and staff were all so kind and professional. Thank God I had them. I was given the best attention and direction from anyone that I had contact with at the office .
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11 Dec, 2024 by Dawn forbes
Their whole team was very knowledgeable and kind to work with. Helped with every piece of paper, answered every question, filled out documentation with me, every step I felt taken care of and understood the process. I felt very lucky to have them in my corner.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Sean kaiser
I had the pleasure of working with Sue Ann Newman Law for my divorce, and I couldn't be more grateful for her expertise and support throughout the entire process. She was incredibly communicative, always keeping me informed and answering my questions promptly. Her knowledge and professionalism gave me confidence during a challenging time, and I felt supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a divorce attorney who truly cares about her clients and knows the ins and outs of the legal system, I highly recommend Sue Ann.
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29 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
I will recommend Sue Ann to anyone in a tough custody battle. She is knowledgeable, responsive, & quick to action where needed. She won’t oversell & under deliver. She was worth every penny & hopefully I won’t have to but I would choose her time & time again. I know how overwhelming & scary these situations can be but Sue Ann will bring you & your family peace after a long hard road.
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20 Jun, 2024 by Joshua deshields
It’s never for a good reason to have to retain a lawyer. However, I am so thankful that I reached out to Sue Ann to handle my personal matters. She was excellent at explaining process and removing uncertainty with a complex situation. I loved 2 things the most about my experience; 1.) Sue Ann always being reasonably available and very quick at responding over email to any questions I had. 2.) Brandy, an amazing and capable assistant that explained so many details in between emails and conversations with Sue Ann. Highly recommend this firm.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Jacob
I was falsely accused of a crime I didn’t commit all because the other party wanted my house. I was arrested on false charges and lost my career. I met with many attorneys but when I met with Shane, he already had the affidavit, knew who my case was assigned to, and was negotiating with the prosecution to not file. I haven’t even hired this man yet, and he was already working to get this resolved. He listened to my story and believed in my case. At one point a deal was presented and I didn’t know what to do. Shane said the easiest thing for him would be for me to accept, but that’s not what I hired him for, I hired him to do what was best for me and that’s exactly what he was going to do, so I didn’t accept. After 10 months of my case getting pushed back, no charges were filed and my case was dismissed.
Shane works hard for his clients to get the best outcome possible. No matter how early or late I emailed him, Shane picked up and responded. Shane will be the only attorney I will use or recommend to anyone. If you’re reading this review and are in a bad situation with the law, no doubt Shane is your best option and will take care of you.
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03 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Wilkinson was very prompt in getting me a permission letter from the judge to go outside of the country, since I was still on probation. He is very professional, and I would definitely recommend him for his services.
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04 Mar, 2022 by Shevin
Unfortunately i found myself on the wrong side of the law in benton county after taking necessary action to defend myself and a third party. I was arrested and wrongly charged with a malicious amount of felony charges that i was innocent of. Long story short, shane took the time to listen to my side of the story. Although he was skeptical of the case, he accepted my case, and believed my side the story. Had i been charged with all 12 felonious accusations, i have no doubt i would be sitting in prison right now. I took a huge loss. Lost my home, business, assets, and nearly my whole mind funding my fight of being wrongly accused in benton county. I never spoke a word to the judge. Less than 10 court dates later, charges are dismissed, and my case is closed. Theres no question who to call for a high level case. He has my vote every time. He is worth every penny, becuase he earns every one of them.
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19 Apr, 2023 by Tiffany
If your anything like me, you are checking the reviews for the best attorney to hire. Well, you found him. Bruce Mulkey and his team are the absolute greatest. The communication, commitment, knowledge and care is exactly what I was looking for. They are very professional and will give it their all for their clients. I recommend Bruce and his team 100% and they definitely earned their 5 stars!
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03 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Bruce and his team took care of everything and I didn’t have to worry about anything but get myself better after my accident.
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23 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
I have never met such an honest, hard working, and caring group of people at the Mulkey Law Firm. Bruce and his team are very knowledgeable and are there for you. They care about getting you a fair settlement and won’t settle for less! I highly recommend them and would use them again if needed.
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06 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
I highly recommend Kesha if you need help with a landlord tenant issue. She knows her stuff.
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30 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Working with Kesha was so helpful! She was incredible responsive, attentive to details and competent. I would recommend her to anyone seeking her services, and will definitely be counting on her for legal counsel in the years to come.
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20 May, 2020 by Estefani
Found her info on a Facebook post , asked for some advice and was able to help me get my landlord ! She’s a blessing!!
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02 Apr, 2024 by Pam
I hired Whitney to be my divorce attorney. She was very responsive to my questions and helped me work through all the details during this big life change. She was professional, personable, knowledgable and reassuring. I would highly recommend her.
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30 Mar, 2024 by Talitha
I cannot recommend Whitney enough. While I am sure she had quite the caseload, I never felt that my case received anything other than her full attention. Her effort and time, along with attention to detail went beyond my expectation. While I hope I never have to return to litigation, if ever do, I wouldn’t hesitate in asking her to take on my case again.
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29 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
After going through a very long custody battle and using different attorney's in the process, Ms. Matney was by far the best fighter for me. Not only was she prompt in responding to my emails and calls, her knowledge for my case was superior. She new exactly what needed to be done to achieve what I wanted and knew to be best for my son. Her recommendation for an ad litem for my son was also outstanding because she new that he would be very thorough in his part of our custody case. Thanks to her she has prevented and saved my son from a very negative, dangerous influence. I cannot express how much I appreciate her. I recommend her to anyone who needs someone to fight for the safety of their child.
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22 Aug, 2021 by Juan
Cody is a great lawyer accurate on everything he does, our case was hard but Codys skills took care of it.
One of the things like it the most was the communication he had with us as clients, very responsive on every question we had, very profecional at all times. I highly recommend Cody for your case.
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17 Aug, 2021 by Cw
Received a couple Game and Fish Violations and I wasn't sure what to do. Cody's confidence eased my mind knowing that he was there to help me. I have absolutely no regrets in hiring this man. He was always in communication with me and took care of everything. I would definitely trust and recommend him to anyone. My case outcome resulted in better than I could have thought it would and that was all because of Cody Dowden.
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29 Oct, 2020 by Sagan
I highly recommend Cody for a defense lawyer! I was very nervous about my case and wether some charges got dropped and he was a rockstar and got it taken care of! He’s very professional and very easy to get in contact with. Any questions I had he responded almost immediately every time! No doubt he can win you’re case.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Catherine
Matthew went above and beyond for me during a horrible chapter in my life. I had no prior criminal record and had an unfortunate situation turn into a felony arrest right when the Covid lockdown started. Because of Covid it took over a year of going to court dates on zoom and going back and forth with the prosecutors, but ultimately Matthew was able to get all my charges dismissed. He kept me in the loop every step of the way. He explained things to me in a way i understood. I never had an issue getting in touch with him, he was always personally available to answer my questions. If you’re looking for legal representation don’t look any farther, hire Matthew Flemeister immediately!
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28 Aug, 2024 by Angela
If you are considering getting a lawyer or looking for one, Matthew is one you can count on. He’s honest, responds fairly quickly and knows the law. He gets in and gets the job done! He is one that will fight for you. I would definitely recommend Matthew to everyone. Thank you Matthew for all the work you put in for me! I really appreciate you.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Ladona
Mathew flimester, is a very good lawyer. I feel he was the best choice we could make. He was very open and honest with us about everything we discussed. He explained everything in simple terms so that we understood. And did everything he said he would do. He made sure we knew exactly what to expect and why. He kept us up to date and well informed. I would definitely use him again if necessary and will definitely highly recommend him to anyone in search of a " GOOD, HONEST AND DEPENDABLE LAWYER" Thanks again for your time and efforts in handling the case. Thanks for your help.
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18 Dec, 2024 by Lee lyles
Couldn’t have asked for better attorney. If you need someone in your corner, he’s your guy!
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12 Dec, 2024 by Sharlet gulley
After hiring Bill, I finally had peace of mind after the wreck. He was very professional and no nonsense attorney. Hooked me up with medical care that was wonderful and very successful in my neck issues caused by the wreck. He did everything he said he would do. Couldn't recommend a better attorney!
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22 Nov, 2024 by Allie allen
22 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Mr Whatley provided consultation and the documentation we were seeking. We have also enjoyed his weekly radio broadcast.
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13 Sep, 2023 by Geri
Did a through job in amending our trust and making sure we had all the necessary legal documents we needed. Never felt rushed and answered all our questions. After working for an attorney for many years I felt very secure in Todd taking care of all of our legal needs.
Highly recommend him.
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20 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
Todd Whatley is a genuinely likeable man with a great knowledge of his field of expertise.
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11 Mar, 2015 by Christina
Mr. Garrett is a professional who is caring and personable. From our initial consultation through the final court hearing he kept me promptly informed of the progress of the proceedings. He is a man of his word following through with doing what he says he will do when he says he will do it. Trustworthy and I highly recommend as an attorney.
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17 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Garrett was helpful and easy to work with. He was always calm and professional and he helped me accomplish everything I needed.
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10 Jul, 2014 by Steve
I have dealt with many lawyers through the years, Earl is the most prompt lawyer on getting things done I have ever hired. He is very knowledgeable and straight forward. Family is the most important asset I have. There was not a better selection I could have made in helping me protect the well being of my greatest assets.
I will definitely call on the services Earl again if the need arises and would strongly recommend him for your legal needs.
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02 Mar, 2021 by Charles
Mr. Coleman is very familiar with the way disability cases work. "It definitely wasn't his first rodeo" I've tried other lawyers before using mr. Coleman and was denied disability. Mr. Coleman took my case and he work hard on my case and I received a favorable decision for my disability claim. Would I recommend him? Most definitely. He answered all the questions that I had about the disability process and explained how the process works. He answered or return my calls promptly. If I had the need I would definitely use him again. Don't waste your time with other lawyers. Call mr. Coleman first.
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12 Jul, 2019 by Mary stoner
Mr Coleman helped me with my disability case.I couldn't have asked for a better attorney.I would recommend him,he is very good at what he does.
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10 May, 2019 by Melissa
He has been a great advocate on my behalf with Social Security review board. He was prompt and precise in what he does. He kept me informed every step of the way. I really couldn't have asked for better. I would proudly recommend him to anyone and everyone. He is such a sweet person.
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26 May, 2016 by Keri
Tim represented me in my divorce and made sure all my needs were met. He answered all my questions and made himself available. He was attentive to responding to emails and calls in an incredibly fast manner, and he made me feel comfortable with all the major decisions I was having to make. His friendly demeanor put me at ease during this stressful time, and his professionalism proved his desire to do what was right for his client. I highly recommend him.
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03 Mar, 2016 by Wayne
Tim represented me during my divorce and took the time to truly listen to me and understand the situation I was in. He made sure I understood what my options were and how to proceed with each if necessary. He helped me secure joint-custody of my children, which was my number one priority. Tim knows the law and clearly explains your rights and how to obtain a favorable outcome for his clients. I felt like I was speaking to a friend, rather than my attorney. He will fight for your rights to the best the law will allow. Without Tim in my corner, I would have never known my rights and how to defend myself, and I would have not been able to receive joint-custody of my children, which would have been devastating. Although Tim was busy, he was always responsive to my calls and emails and made me feel like I was his number one client. I highly recommend Mr. Penhallegon to anyone in need of family law representation.
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28 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Represented my daughter on DUI. Reasonable rates, showed up in court, far more than I have seen others do. Sentencing was fair.
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21 Nov, 2016 by Kelly
Samantha was hired as a divorce attorney. She handled the case with respect and was very open and honest about what to expect. She was passionate and fought for what we thought was responsible and got just what we wanted. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
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14 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer mccumber
Ray is a great guy and gets the job done. He and his staff are a pleasure to work with!
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08 Nov, 2024 by Caleb potts
Ray was great, he was honest and responsive. He made this legal experience as easy to deal with as he could! I couldn’t be happier with the results.
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31 Oct, 2024 by Tim neal
Custody cases in Arkansas are never a good time, especially for dads, even if you’re trying to get your child out out of a difficult situation. Ray’s advice and handling of the case gave us the best outcome possible. I wouldn’t use anyone else!
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14 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
Tina is the perfect choice if you are looking for compassionate understanding. She does a great job advising from an unbiased
point of view. Genuinely great at her job. You won't regret hiring her.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Luther green
Very good attorney, listens to concerns and gives you options of how to proceed
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01 Sep, 2024 by Joyce ryan
I felt like when we were dealing with Cara, we had very good communication in the beginning of our process.
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05 Jun, 2023 by Chris marion
Very professional, Knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with while doing your estate planning. Highly recommend the firm.
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11 Jun, 2020 by Doug bull
29 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
About three years ago, I contacted Brian to find out if he could assist me through a separation. A close friend had referred me, and I am SO thankful for her recommendation.
Brian assisted FAR beyond "filing papers". He stood by me every step of the way and fought diligently for the best interest of myself and my daughter.
To this very day (literally), he continues to navigate my battles with incredible compassion, expertise, and patience. I wouldn't want to be represented by anyone other than Brian.
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16 May, 2014 by Kelly c.
Mr. Burke handled a legal matter for me for a period of 2 years. He was active and progressive when I wanted him to be, and non-active when I requested that too. Very knowledgable and professional. It was great to have him represent me in court and see my matter to a positive ending. Highly recommend, and I will use Brian again should I need legal representation in the future.
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16 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Brian has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable in representing me during my divorce and ongoing child support issues. I would highly recommend him.
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16 Nov, 2018 by Cb
Definitely Highly recommended!! Someone who will go to bat for you. Very strong minded as well as persistent and very reliable. Im confident in his work and ability as an attorney to always have your side and get the job done.
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11 Jul, 2018 by Brittney
In a short story I having better opportunities moved from Arkansas to Texas, my daughters dad and his family still lived in Arkansas. We have been doing the whole custody thing for four years. I spoke to a few lawyers in NW Arkansas, even started my 4 year custody case with a different lawyer. When she wasn't aggressive enough and it felt like gainig custody of my daughter was a lost cause with no one telling me I even had a chance, I hired Eldon Cripps to be my lawyer. Many lawyers and others said a judge would never assign custody of a child to someone out of state when there was a parent living in state they could assign it to. This man worked several hours, over the weekend, late into the night and was a ROCKSTAR! He managed to get me full custody of my child, and have several accusations against me to be ADMITTED by the other side to be false! He is a tough, honest man and I don't believe any other lawyer could have achieved what he did for me. I highly recommend him, I only wish he was licensed in Texas so I could refer him more! He is certainly not for those who are faint of heart, but if you are willing to fight for your case, so is he! and you will be GLAD he is on your side come time for court!!!
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12 Jun, 2018 by Laura
Eldon Cripps was exactly what I needed for my mediation. He was to the point and honest with me. He will be brutally honest with you and aggressive but that is what you need when working with the court's system. He made me feel confident in putting my foot down with disagreements from the opposing party and really helped settle our dispute. Eldon is fantastic!
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02 Aug, 2016 by Avery
I hired Burton with Hood & Stacy and he did an outstanding job handling my issue. If you need a good lawyer to come to your defense, hire Mr. Stacy.
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04 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
We were dealing with a mountain of credit card debt as a result of a job loss and Mr. Stacy was able to negotiate the larger sums and get us back into a position of solvency.
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24 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
While this maybe considered a small firm it is very active firm that strives to do all they can for their clients. This firm stays up to date on new technologies along with the laws to insure they are providing their clients with the best service possible.
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25 Oct, 2011 by Jon
Ray has worked for me on several matters from Adoption to incorporation.
First class work and reasonable prices
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10 Nov, 2009 by Anonymous
Catherine helped me more than I could ever imagine. She was certainly a major force in changing my life.
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08 Mar, 2015 by Bob
I consider Mr. Skaggs a better than average lawyer. He represented me in a child custody case and did a very good job. He is honest with his client and represents at a fair price?
I was very impressed with Mr. Skaggs.
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05 Nov, 2010 by Anonymous
Ms. Smith was the consummate professional throughout my case. She never missed a step and appeared to be ahead of the game at all times. She and her practice were very responsive to my many questions and concerns. I give her my highest recommendation!
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02 Dec, 2024 by Ben epperson
I couldn't recommend them highly enough. They are expert lawyers and are extremely professional. The work, time, and attention they put into my case was above and beyond. Sean and Bryan were absolutely who I needed. You can trust them with the most sensitive matters.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Christopher miles
Apparently asking a lawyer you’re about to pay $5k to walk out of his office is too much to ask anymore. Wakefield needs to adjust his attitude. We needed a family issue handled and he refused to meet with my wife and I in the conference room and instead continued to insist I meet him alone. Your loss.
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21 Jul, 2024 by John gore
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