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22 Oct, 2015 by Nikki
In August of 2014, I was in a bad car accident involving myself and a tractor trailer. Minutes after the accident took place, I realized that I had broken bones, and had other injuries as well. Which in turn, would lead to a long road to recovery, as well as seeking out legal help regarding what had happened. Immediately, I reached out to John Wegerski III. From the moment he agreed to take on my case, I had one of the best experiences I could have gotten. Not only was he doing everything he could to help me win my case, he would go above and beyond to make sure I was, in general, doing okay. I was treated with respect, and less like a client, and more of a friend. With a true, genuine concern for my well being. Everyone at Wegerski Law Firm was absolutely wonderful. Very friendly, and caring. When it comes to my case, John made everything easy for me. He always stayed in contact, and would get back to me very quickly, if unavailable. He was very thorough with providing information regarding my case, and always stayed on top of everything that needed to be provided. Which was a relief, and made it easier to focus on my recovery, and becoming the person I once was before my accident. I may not be recovered fully, or back to my prior health 100%, but with the help of Mr. Wegerski, he gave me that hope and peace of mind that in a sense, everything will be okay. He fought for me, fought for what I deserve. And for that, I am truly grateful. I would highly recommend John Wegerski III, and the staff at Wegerski Law Firm. They're professional, knowledgeable, and will fight for you. I like that they don't treat you like just another person, more than a client. They make you feel welcome, and comfortable. I could not have asked for a better experience working with someone during such a hard time in my life.
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22 Oct, 2015 by Chris
John was very professional with my personal injury claim. He helped walk me through all of the steps and kept me updated at all times. I would highly recommend him.
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14 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Mara helped us through a long detailed process. We were very lucky to have her.
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24 Mar, 2023 by Jody thompson
Very happy with our recent property sale using this law firm, they were professional, prompt and straightforward.
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22 Mar, 2023 by Courtney kwilos
We used Michelle to close on a home we purchased. We had an excellent experience with both Michelle and Brianna (her paralegal). We've used other lawyers in the past and they do not compare. Michelle explained everything clearly and thoroughly during the entire process. Brianna was very responsive to any questions we had and always made herself available in a very timely manner. We will definitely use them again in the future and highly recommend for anyone looking for someone sharp, personable and on top of things!
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19 Dec, 2022 by David teeter
I would like to thank your
firm for what they did for my brother and I and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kyle berezin
I purchased a home at auction and Maether law took care of everything post-auction. He was very prompt with replies, and made the whole process painless.
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18 Jul, 2024 by Drazy dave
18 Apr, 2024 by Sharlotte russell
We have used Maether Law Firm for two sales of homes & purchases. They have been wonderful to work with. We highly recommend them.
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