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04 Jun, 2021 by Carl
Easy to work with and communicate when I had questions. Fast replies via email.
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02 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
Help us file the right bankruptcy for what needed to be done. Very busy Attonery knows her stuff. Thank you Karla.
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11 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
My experience with Kluzak Law was fantastic! They kept me informed and up to date on where we were during my bankruptcy. Ms. Kluzak was professional, and answered all of my questions. She explained how it would work and what to do next. I would highly recommend Kluzak Law to anyone needing legal assistance!
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01 Apr, 2021 by Jillayne
I used Willow for my overly complicated divorce between 2020 and 2021.
She’s compassionate, genuine and incredibly caring of her clients.
11/10 recommend!
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06 Dec, 2020 by Sara
Before I hired Willow my divorce was never-ending and a complete nightmare. I was almost 3 years into it and being taken advantage financially and custody wise. I needed a top -notch attorney on my side and Willow not only delivered, but she exceeded my expectations. She managed to settle with the opposing side outside of court and avoid impeding trial! She was professional and obviously well liked by all who work with her, including me. Willow is extremely quick thinking and is absolutely one of the smartest people I have ever met. Her solutions to very difficult problems are very creative. I will absolutely recommend Willow to any friend of mine in need of a great Family Attorney. Willow walked by my side through the most difficult time in my life and I trust her completely!
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03 Dec, 2020 by Peter
How could I describe the acrimony of my divorce? Hmmm? Maybe as a dumpster fire, wrapped in a train wreck, placed inside an asteroid hurtling towards Earth. In other words, everything about my divorce was nightmarish aside from my dealings with Willow Anderson.
Willow managed to secure for me a miraculous settlement under truly difficult circumstances and, throughout the long, hideous process, she helped me keep my spirits up. It’s one thing to have stellar legal chops. It’s something all together different and extraordinary to have empathy and humor alongside professional skill. Willow Anderson has both in spades.
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20 Oct, 2024 by Tiffany
This man is by far the best lawyer I have ever experienced. He lets you know every detail and what to expect. No sugar coating just the facts. And he wins. I would definitely recommend him.
Thank you so much
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02 Dec, 2020 by Mina
Eric was very organized and delivered results in a timely fashion. He stayed on top of matters and checked in with me regularly with thorough updates. Many thanks to Eric and his team.
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15 Oct, 2015 by Preston buckhanan
Eric is the only Lawyer I will ever call if I was fired for reporting workplace violations or A wrongful termination.. He has a friendly and caring demeanor like he is your family or friend he goes the extra mile to make sure you as a client is taken care of .. He is not in it to put Money in his Pocket.. He is a Lawyer to get justice for the victims who were wrongfully terminated by an employer.. I have seen how alot of Lawyers do business and how they treat their clients, I can tell you that Eric is not like the other Lawyers I have dealt with in the past He handles everything in your case with care And gets it resolved quickly. Eric has handled a number of my work related lawsuits and if I have problems in the future with any employer I have the confidence to know I have a friend I can call that will answer anything I need answered on the spot without hesitation..Fyi I am an actual client of Eric Satre I was not paid to write this review. I have known Eric since 2002 when I was wronfully terminated by a large corporation he got justice for me and my family. If you go with any other lawyer your making a big mistake. Its A Small Law firm but bigRResults, Its like family. Do not be afraid to call Eric Satre today you will be glad you did!!!
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14 Feb, 2025 by Bob harenberg jr
Have worked with this team for years, and they are great at what they do. They can absolutely help you with your legal case and have absolutely reliable standards and their knowledge is next level.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Haishan yang
Absolutely amazing company and team. They always reply me instantly and serve in fast speed. Even gave some great legal advice based on their experience. Compare to other server I reached, pro Legal is the best.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Amanda johnson
Very responsive, and got the job done quickly and timely!
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14 Feb, 2025 by Bob harenberg jr
Have worked with this team for years, and they are great at what they do. They can absolutely help you with your legal case and have absolutely reliable standards and their knowledge is next level.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Haishan yang
Absolutely amazing company and team. They always reply me instantly and serve in fast speed. Even gave some great legal advice based on their experience. Compare to other server I reached, pro Legal is the best.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Amanda johnson
Very responsive, and got the job done quickly and timely!
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01 May, 2009 by Anonymous
Boy, what a difference! I had to e-mail my PREVIOUS lawyer, call him, and wait at his whim. He was good enough for my case. My wife petitioned me and I got my 2-year green card. But no way was I going for the 10-year one with him! In stark contrast, MATT was proactive and diligent since day one. It was MATT who e-mailed me and called me to remind me of next steps! Mine was a complex case. I travel quite a bit (13 trips, 7 countries, and 307 days abroad at the writing of this review). Timing was everything. I had to be in the US do or die when summoned. MATT monitored all this. Not only was he a resourceful lawyer but a partner. We were able to time everything right. Immigration said I was getting my 10-year green card before a long trip to Mexico and Peru. But immigration messed up in the delivery! The card was sent back to them! I had to leave with the 2-year card expiring when I was abroad. Imagine showing up at the Miami Airport with an expired card!!!!!!! Well, MATT solved it and FedExed my card to México! So guess… who am I doing my citizenship with? Not just with an immigration lawyer but MY immigration PARTNER! Also, though very knowledgeable he would get peer advice when needed…. and charged me about half as much as my previous lawyer…
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17 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
It had been a pleasant experience working with Matt Anderson in getting the green cards for my family. Though we faced many uncertainties, we will always assure that we can receive the best advice in the application process. His knowledge and expertise were clearly demonstrated, and all matters were attended to promptly. When my wife’s application faced some issues, it was handled with great care and concern. Her green cards were approved just before the deadline. I strongly recommend Matt for his friendly professional service.
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06 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
Working with Matt Anderson for gettng our green cards was a very pleasant and smooth experience. He was most helpful and knowledgeable. He has a very professional approach with a personal touch. Right through the process, we felt confident and assured that we were working with the best. He was very prompt in answering our queries and every question was answered in detail. In our case we had some anxiety over our daughter turning 21 during the process. But Matt put in a lot of extra effort to make sure that she was included in our application. We are very, very appreciate of his help and professional input. Our green cards were approved and received in just six months. We would strongly recommend Matthew Anderson to anyone, any time.
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17 Apr, 2018 by Carey
I have hired Ben Gisselman many times over the past decade. I have been fortunate enough to be able to utilize his experience and knowledge in matters both personal and professional. His response time is prompt and he always gives the best advice even with complicated matters. Ben is straight forward but kind and patient. I have the utmost faith in his abilities and expertise and would highly recommend him to anyone.
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07 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Working with Ben Gisselman was a very positive experience. As a realtor I can speak to the fact that having clear communication with clients and attorneys is critical to a smooth transaction. Ben was professional, efficient and kind throughout the process, and both parties were satisfied. I highly recommend Ben Gisselman's services.
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02 Mar, 2018 by Tony
Ben was super professional and a great pleasure to work with while I was going through a very personal legal issue. He was always approachable and relates well to all kinds of situations that needed solutions. He was also very creative in researching ways to get us the info we needed. Throughout the process I was very impressed with his questions and observations to add to the positive outcomes of our case.
I was very happy and would recommend Ben to anyone in need of his services. He’s also a kind guy so it made all of our meetings and calls very enjoyable.
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16 Jun, 2017 by Ryan
I met John Daly through a mutual friend. I had been arrested for the first time in my life during the past year and had made some mistakes in handling the terms of my probation. I was very stressed out about my situation and the possibility of having my adjudicated 5th degree felony possession charge become a conviction as a result. John offered his help on the spot and was very confident about the facts of my case. This was very comforting to me as I had no experience in dealing with legal trouble on this level. He was reassuring that the actions I had taken since my missteps had put me on a path to a better life. He was able to get my missed probation hearing rescheduled and the resulting bench warrant dropped. When it came time to return to court to address the issues, he showed up confident and well prepared. He provided the counsel I needed to achieve the best possible outcome, specifically no jail time and the preservation of my original probation terms. He did this with the utmost care and concern for me while exhibiting a very confident, competent and professional demeanor. He is most definitely someone I would recommend to family or friends. I can say without a doubt he is someone you would be glad to have in your corner.
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06 Oct, 2016 by Jordan
An overall great experience with John. He helped negotiate the best possible outcome, in my eyes, that was in reason for my 3rd DUI. He's been very attentive and available to questions and concerns regarding my case. He was also very generous and extremely reasonable on payment options. I would highly recommend John to anyone looking for a lawyer that's knowledgeable, professional and someone who actually cares about you as a client. Thanks again John!
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15 Sep, 2015 by Andy
In short, John is the guy you want on your side--whatever the issue.
A longer answer would take more than the 3886 characters I have remaining. But I'll just say this: from start to finish, John was always there to answer questions, provide counsel and educate me about the road ahead. Always made me a priority. From our first meeting, he made an uncomfortable situation more palatable thanks to his complete lack of ego or pretense. John was very up front with me about expectations and offered no guarantees that we would get the result we wanted. Though, in the end, that's exactly what we got.
I would recommend him to anyone looking for a smart attorney who can truly help you out.
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03 Jun, 2021 by Mathew
I worked with Jeff while at Moss & Barnett. He is very diligent, professional, and skilled. Although I have no experience--yet--in his skills in bankruptcy proceedings, I'm sure he'll perform with same vigor, skill, and professionalism. I look forward to refer any of my clients who have a need for consumer bankruptcy representation, to him.
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21 Sep, 2020 by S. rebecca
Mr. Lin is an effective attorney who is thoughtful and diligent in his approach to each legal issue presented to him. Mr. Lin has performed work for me in matters such as, but not limited to, negotiating and drafting business contracts, reviewing existing contracts and providing ongoing legal advice as needed. He has been an excellent litigator for me when I've needed to initiate and defend against company lawsuits.
I do not enjoy the legal aspects of being a business owner and Mr. Lin brings a level of security and peace of mind when it comes to disputes, both big and small.
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14 Sep, 2020 by Scott
“Jeff Lin has accepted various legal tasks on tight timelines and completed each task masterfully and on time. He and his team proved knowledgeable, responsive, friendly, trustworthy and capable in every respect.”
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22 Feb, 2018 by Lori
Because of Amanda Porter I had a good divorce! Divorce can be confusing, I appreciated her patience, explaining each step until I understood.
I also enjoyed her sense of humor.
At the completion of my divorce I had her do my will and several other documents.
I'm a very satisfied client!
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29 Jan, 2018 by Ashley
I ave used Amanda for several custody issues. She is phenomenal. She provides clear and factual advice, easily taking out the emotion out of the situation and getting you to focus on the long term best result. I have passed her name onto others all with glowing reviews. Even with a good co-parenting relationship, I keep Amanda's info handy as questions or conflicts still arise over time.
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22 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Amanda was so great! She was so responsive, patient, and courteous. She is knowledgeable, has passion, and very easy to work with. I would work with her again in the future.
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29 May, 2014 by Christina
Thank you Paul for helping me through the most difficult time of my life. Divorce is hard Paul made sure i did not let my emotions take over. He tried to make sure i did not waste money or time on things unneeded. He listened to what i had to say and understood my needs and made sure they happened. It could of dragged out but i started the process in March and came to an agreement already..i would recommend Paul. an Attorney that truly cared! THANK YOU!
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18 May, 2009 by Anonymous
Amazing. Straight and to the point, didnt waste my time and money. Very much concerned about his customers well being. I hope I never need to use Paul's services again but if I do I know who to call!
I would recommend Paul to everyone I know.
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02 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
Paul was great to work with. He really took the time to discuss my options and above all keep me focused on moving forward. It wasn't the end of the world which getting a DUI can feel like. Very professional and great attitude. Above all I took responsibility for what I did and realized I wasn't a loser just a person who ran out of luck and needed to get my life back on track and focused!
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18 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
This man is the best attorney I have ever seen, he is expensive but he doing the job. If he takes a case do not worry he will do all things on his power to help.
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15 Jul, 2010 by Alexei
Working with R. Breitman on my case for over 10 years period I become very familiar with my attorney and his staff. He also helped all of my close friends in last 15 years. Combining his experience and knowledge of " the system" with organization skills and tech savvy of young paralegals works miracles - as I experienced by myself. Also helps that their office is in the same building as Immigration Service - makes them "insiders" of " the court" - they know most of INS employees in person. I would highly recommend R. Breitman to anyone seeking Immigration and Naturalization representation.
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22 Jun, 2010 by Andrei
Sir Richard Breitman was recommended to me by my friends, he is responsible person, that helped them so i thought it will be great to ask him for help to resolve my situation and didn't failed, so he proved all the good words that I heard about him.................... thank you so much
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09 Dec, 2024 by Kelley buckentine
I honestly sleep better now knowing my estate is in great, trustworthy hands. Tim made this process painless, provided thought provoking questions and gave as much guidance as I requested. Benefit from Tim's expertise and warm way of assisting you with a potentially emotional topic.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Christina m
TJ was extremely helpful with our estate planning. We will definitely recommend him to others.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Jane youngberg
My husband and I put off our estate planning for a long time. We didn't know how to find someone we could trust. Thankfully, some friends of ours told us about their experience working with TJ. They felt he was an excellent attorney and had handled their affairs well. We wholeheartedly agree with their assessment!
TJ was very responsive. We initially contacted him through his website and he responded to our inquiry within hours. My husband is a pilot, and it can be difficult to schedule meetings with him. TJ worked within our time constraints and quickly rearranged when needed.
Once we were in our face to face meeting, TJ, and his assistant, Gretchen, listened well, explained thoroughly, and never made us feel inadequate or judged by some of the "off the beaten track" requests we had.
Talking about death and planning your estate can be stressful, but TJ and his staff made it easy. If you are looking for a kind, very knowledgable, no pressure attorney, my husband and I highly recommend contacting and working with Timothy J. Scott.
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09 Feb, 2017 by Lindsay smith
I needed insight and advice on a potential small claims case. I was very overwhelmed in my frustrating situation; Nicholas gave me timely responses to my many questions, and I truly appreciated all of his expertise. The legal world is incredibly complex for people with no applicable training, and Nicholas simplified it for me so I could better understand my legal options. I had a very positive experience, and I would absolutely recommend Nicholas.
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18 Jun, 2014 by Manjit
I used him for a Appeal of a case dismissed by the Judge.
I was acting Pro Se
He did a very good job in the Brief and oral argument.
The Appeals Court decision is pending
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22 Mar, 2013 by Guy
Neil has been working with me on business matters involved everything from reviewing contracts and legal documents to being involved in litigation cases. He is incredibly creative and will advise you to take paths that are the least disruptive for you while protecting you very well. He truly cares for his clients, and has not only helped me in business and personal legal matters, but is an inspiration. A great attorney, and a man of integrity!
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21 Mar, 2013 by Andrea
Neil was very kind, knowledgeable and understanding. The entire process was very easy because of his overall demeanor and professionalism.
I have recommended two people to Neil in the last year - I sure hope they went to him!
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21 Jan, 2021 by Peter
After some false starts with other law firms, we got the recommendation to engage with Leslie. That was about 15 years ago, and since then, she has helped our family through the bureaucratic jungle of visa extensions, labor certification pains, green cards, all the way to US citizenship. What a great partner she has been through the years, always ready to help, always transparent about our options, always able to calm our anxieties. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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09 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Leslie and her team is awsome, I dont know why no one yet wrote a review for her yet. I first met Leslie back in 1999 for my H1B, and since then she helped with various other immigration issues for my family.
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28 Aug, 2014 by Jim
Charla was wonderful to not only work with, but to be around. Unless of course you were the Company that was trying to take advantage of me.
That's when I was able to see how good of a lawyer that Charla was. I was very happy with the result.
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23 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
I recently worked with Char and she was great! Her staff is very smart and they got my estate plan finished and to me quickly. I would really recommend them to anyone looking for an affordable will and power of attorney.
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05 Oct, 2019 by Natalie
I have worked with Anthony Smith on several occasions in regard to HOA Board I served on, HOA's I have managed, and collections for HOA's.
Mr. Smith has a great reputation for working with HOA boards and telling them what they need to hear not necessarily what they want to hear. I have received numerous comments from boards that they like how Mr. Smith tells them the facts and clearly, so they all understand what information is being given to them.
The Associations I work with also have said how they appreciate clear and honest guidance from Mr. Smith.
My experience with Mr. Smith has always been how impressed I am with the professionalism, honesty and great guidance. Mr. Smith is always willing to help guide and mentor the people he works with. I have worked with Mr. Smith on items such as collections, loans, capital improvement projects, insurance claims, homeowners non-compliance of the governing documents and many other Homeowners Association Concerns.
Mr. Smith has always provided realistic expectations for the Associations he has represented.
I am honored to have such a professional and reliable attorney as my go-to resource.
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09 Dec, 2010 by Roger
FROM BEGINNING OF LITIGATION TILL THE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION, JOHN PROVIDED A HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGABLE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE WHICH CAME IN CLOSE TO HIS ESTIMATED LIKELY COST. WE WON OUR LITIGATION AND I THNK JOHN'S PRESENCE AND ORATORY SKILLS WERE IMPORTANT IN CARRYING THE CASE.
I WOULD HAVE NO HESITATION IN USING JOHN'S FIRM AGAIN FOR MY LEGAL WORK.
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11 Aug, 2015 by Tom
William (Bill) Hennessey is an outstanding lawyer that has earned my highest recommendation, confidence, and trust. I am a builder and construction professional who occasionally requires legal guidance with contracts, warranty obligations, state code requirements, and misc legal issues. Bill has the rare ability to grasp complicated issues quickly, offer guidance, and provide sound legal advice. Bill also has the keen ability to articulate issues professionally, both verbally and in writing, with an extremely high level of expertise. When legal matters inevitably crop up, Bill Hennessy is the only lawyer we call.
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30 May, 2013 by Anonymous
A great lawyer and a good guy. He won my case and I made a lot of money
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06 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
CM Klaus represented me, a small business owner, last year in a messy dispute with a national lollipop company. Fantastic service. Organized. Efficient. (I doubt that she spent more than 1 hour per briefing page.) And she smiled all the time, even when it was clear that she wasn't happy.
If I can be presumptious enough to presume that I can rate a lawyer, then I guess I will.
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24 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Lisa provided me advice during a very tough time. She waa knowledgeable, compassionate, promt and processional. Lisa put us at ease with her knowledge and explanation of the law.
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02 Aug, 2012 by Dzmitry
I'm glad I made the decision to hire her. She knows what she is doing. She knows how to prepare a client for a trial and knows how to present a case in court. Elizabeth is very knowledgeable, trustworthy and responsive lawyer. I would recommend her to anybody!
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03 Feb, 2017 by Mark davis
Mr. Hooyman has been my company's attorney of choice on several occasions. He has negotiated and drafted very complex contracts for us that far exceeded or expectations.
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20 Mar, 2012 by Jamie
Amanda did a great job keeping me informed about my case and it's progress. She was very helpful and knowlegeble and helped me understand everything I needed to know to help my divorce proceedings go as smoothly as possible. She was quick to respond to any questions I had. Amanda really pays attention to detail and shows she cares about the case. Amanda is very personable and realistic. Amanda is an exceptional lawyer with an extreme level of expertise and exceeded my expectations in all aspects of my case. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent lawyer.
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26 Mar, 2022 by Jeff eigenheer
I highly recommend Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law . After several attempts, I turned to these guys who where able to get a patent for me. Great job! Thank You
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26 Mar, 2022 by Jared de santis
Very knowledgeable attorney's. Very impressed at their ability to interperet my invention into words. I received my patent from the USPTO and couldn't have done it without their help and expertise. I highly recommend Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law.
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18 Feb, 2022 by Paul mcgrane
Great quality at affordable rates - I highly recommend.
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26 Mar, 2022 by Jeff eigenheer
I highly recommend Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law . After several attempts, I turned to these guys who where able to get a patent for me. Great job! Thank You
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26 Mar, 2022 by Jared de santis
Very knowledgeable attorney's. Very impressed at their ability to interperet my invention into words. I received my patent from the USPTO and couldn't have done it without their help and expertise. I highly recommend Kaufhold & Dix Patent Law.
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18 Feb, 2022 by Paul mcgrane
Great quality at affordable rates - I highly recommend.
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04 Mar, 2015 by Good to go
Hunter Advisors offers business law and accounting in one office. What a wonderful service. I highly recommend their services.
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04 Nov, 2019 by Seleto enterprises
Wonderful Lawyer with better understanding of law. I wish your office is in Indiana but with the few support rendered to my family by helping us present our case to the immigration, I would refer you a hundred times to anyone that intends to change his/her status here in the USA.
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19 Feb, 2016 by Kimberly spates
They did a great job in helping us to resolve an issue with an aggressive collector. We didn't pay the company anything! Thanks Anythony Chester.
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