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C. Bradley Hallen, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Cardiff, CA with 6 reviews
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06 Feb, 2022 by Cshell
I interviewed two lawyers after fracturing my shoulder to help determine if I should pursue a personal injury claim. Professional, kind and reassuring was CB Hallen who took the case.  We met at his office, a beautiful location in Cardiff, and signed off to proceed.  The initial value Brad provided was a formal letter detailing what to expect during the process, and the timelines.  Brad will also accomodate virtual meetings, conveniently alleviating the commute to his office - although my preference was to interact directly.  The process is long with elements of vulnerability, however Brad always remained available to answer questions. He exudes patience, kindness, diligence, and is extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise. This is very reassuring to those unfamiliar with the law surrounding personal injury issues.  The case settled with a favorable outcome. I felt so grateful we persevered and definitely cherish having had the opportunity to work with CB Hallen. He is an esteemed professional who lends quality and finesse to the experience.
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10 Sep, 2017 by D maiolo
Who's that John Little guy anyway? Hey, great attorney. Not a bad bone in his body and really takes care of his clients. Works as hard and is as dedicated as anyone I know. Funny guy, too - at least he thinks so.
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Susan Denise Nattrass, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Cardiff, CA with 2 reviews
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09 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
Susan has always provided my company with the best in legal services. She really is, as they say, a triple threat: extremely knowledgeable, with very great business ethics and provides great results.
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09 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
When you find an attorney this competent, effective, trustworthy and capable you never want to deal with anyone else. Five minutes in her office and you know you've made the right choice. Because she saved me so much in both money and grief, I cannot stop recommending Susan Nattrass. If she can't see you because she's too busy, all I can say is wait until she can. In the long run you will save time, money and anxiety. This is an attorney you keep for life. You'd have to have seen how she handled the opposing attorney in my case to know how brilliant and powerful Susan was for me. All the while remaining civil, composed, even kind, she was able to settle the case perfectly. I had an initial consultation with a different attorney, and the approach he explained he'd have taken was the opposite of hers. His was standard operating procedure. Hers was to be creative and find solutions. Now that I know the difference I'm glad I chose Susan Nattrass. My wife agrees, she is simply brilliant!
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William Douglas Brown, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 4 reviews
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10 Sep, 2017 by D maiolo
Who's that John Little guy anyway? Hey, great attorney. Not a bad bone in his body and really takes care of his clients. Works as hard and is as dedicated as anyone I know. Funny guy, too - at least he thinks so.
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30 Dec, 2016 by Tonette williams
John B Little, Great Honest dedicated man. He has helped us win our auto accident case, helped us personally with referrals. John B Little, has the ear to listen and heart of gold. John, is the best Attorney ever. Always there, Always at his best.
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Jeffery Joseph Larrimore, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Cardiff, CA with 4 reviews
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18 Dec, 2019 by Perry kuhn
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10 Sep, 2017 by D maiolo
Who's that John Little guy anyway? Hey, great attorney. Not a bad bone in his body and really takes care of his clients. Works as hard and is as dedicated as anyone I know. Funny guy, too - at least he thinks so.
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30 Dec, 2016 by Tonette williams
John B Little, Great Honest dedicated man. He has helped us win our auto accident case, helped us personally with referrals. John B Little, has the ear to listen and heart of gold. John, is the best Attorney ever. Always there, Always at his best.
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Lee M Andelin, experienced Appeals, Litigation attorney in Cardiff, CA with 3 reviews
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26 Feb, 2019 by Michael pallamary
I have worked on several cases with Jon and his associates and have been impressed with his thoughtful and methodical approach to real property law. That is a rare attribute for attorneys. Before offering an opinion, he and his colleagues will research a topic before weighing in. It is always a pleasure to work with him.
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19 Feb, 2018 by Bennet bloom
Highly recommended. Always the smartest guy in the room!
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24 Sep, 2015 by Jon corn
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Denise Faura Bohdan, experienced Family Law attorney in Cardiff, CA with 2 reviews
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21 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Denise was disorganized, scattered and could not keep up with opposing counsels motions.
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13 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend this family law Attorney, she helped me through a very difficult time in my life and I will be forever grateful.
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Malte Farnaes, experienced Class Action, Intellectual Property attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Pamela Epstein, experienced Cannabis Law attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Nicholas Emanuel Goldberg, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Gail Debra Zirkelbach, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Larissa Michelle Bodniowycz, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Ido Tuchman, experienced Copyright Application, Intellectual Property attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Laura Elizabeth Del Castillo, experienced Business attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Pamela Nicole Epstein, experienced Real Estate attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Nicholas E. Goldberg, experienced Business, Cannabis Law attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Joshua Elijah Moyer, experienced Consumer Protection, Litigation attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Eric Joseph Eastham, experienced Litigation attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Janet Menacher, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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David Gregory Hackett, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Matthew Joseph Zevin, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Kristi Ann Hughes, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Wentzelee Botha, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Carrie Ann Wilson, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Stephen Harry Frantz, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Judith Samsom McIlwee, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Scott Eric Patterson, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Stephanie Ann Pritchett, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Jeffrey Thomas Orrell, experienced  attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Gerard Francis Dermody, experienced Family Law attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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Erik Paul Zandovskis, experienced Family Law attorney in Cardiff, CA with 0 reviews
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