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22 Nov, 2024 by Kate
After my car accident, I selected John McCabe from the AVVO site because he was located close to my home. Boy, did I get lucky! The research he did, the explanations I was given, the speed of settlement and, especially, the outcome were all better than I could have imagined. There is no downside tohiring John McCabe.
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12 Jun, 2024 by Felisha
Mr McCabe & his staff did an amazing job with my case & I would definitely recommend him to anyone I’m soo glad I choose him to be my attorney forever grateful for all his hard work .. 10 star
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12 Feb, 2023 by Santosh
Mr. McCabe and his staff did wonderful job with our personal injury case. I was injured as a passenger in a car accident. I highly recommend him and his firm.
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09 Dec, 2024 by R d
James is an outstanding attorney. In my experience, during the course of about 12 months, he always had my best interests in mind, always responded promptly to my communications, and was always honest and up-front.
Three things James recommend to me, when we first met for our consultation, and then another thing shortly after, gave me full confidence in him, and achieving a speedy separation/divorce.
First, he recommended to refrain from offering anything I wouldn’t accept myself.
Second, refrain from making unreasonable or unfair requests.
Third, if still in doubt, do not request or offer anything that a judge would’t find reasonable and acceptable.
The other thing James told me, after reviewing all our paperwork and process, was that my ex and I had already completed most of the work, and if everyone was prepared to sit together and be reasonable, we could have everything completed within a few hours.
Unfortunately, reasonable was not in my ex’s attorneys vocabulary. And in the end, not only did my ex failed in all her unreasonable requests, she also wasted a ton of money because she picked an attorney who did not have her best interests in mind, and she lost our house because her attorney went AWOL for multiple days prior to paperwork deadlines (now I have the house even though I gave my ex first option).
Bottom line; James is honest, fair, and professional, and he’ll look after you and your best interests in a fair, honest, and speedy manner.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Gary hatch
I was initially hesitant and even skeptical of asking a lawyer to help us with estate planning. We had only a modest and relatively simple estate. At the urging of my wife, we met with Duffy Palmer who educated us in estate law. His patience and honest answers to our many questions left us with a new appreciation of issues we had never considered. We learned about the costs and legal tangles often encountered in probate, and we did not want to lay these difficulties on our children. Instead, we wanted to pass on our estate to them as efficiently as possible. We became convinced that the cost of creating a revocable living trust, reworking our wills and powers of attorney would be a good investment in the future of our family. The resulting trust and related documents would simplify and eliminate many of hurdles and costs that arise at the time of a death. Mr. Palmer is young and he is honest and stable. His services do not end when the portfolio is completed. The process of crafting the trust required several phone calls and back-and-forth emails with our edits marked in red. We feel very good about the final product. Mr. Palmer patiently worked with us until we had completed all of the necessary actions. We now have an Estate Planning Portfolio that contains the necessary paperwork to cover the many possible complications that can occur upon death. We highly recommend Mr. Duffy Palmer and the estate planning process he expertly performs.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Priscilla garner atwater
Excellent and Speedy Service.
Very Resonable. He does exactly what he tells you. I would definitely call him again if needed.
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09 Dec, 2024 by R d
James is an outstanding attorney. In my experience, during the course of about 12 months, he always had my best interests in mind, always responded promptly to my communications, and was always honest and up-front.
Three things James recommend to me, when we first met for our consultation, and then another thing shortly after, gave me full confidence in him, and achieving a speedy separation/divorce.
First, he recommended to refrain from offering anything I wouldn’t accept myself.
Second, refrain from making unreasonable or unfair requests.
Third, if still in doubt, do not request or offer anything that a judge would’t find reasonable and acceptable.
The other thing James told me, after reviewing all our paperwork and process, was that my ex and I had already completed most of the work, and if everyone was prepared to sit together and be reasonable, we could have everything completed within a few hours.
Unfortunately, reasonable was not in my ex’s attorneys vocabulary. And in the end, not only did my ex failed in all her unreasonable requests, she also wasted a ton of money because she picked an attorney who did not have her best interests in mind, and she lost our house because her attorney went AWOL for multiple days prior to paperwork deadlines (now I have the house even though I gave my ex first option).
Bottom line; James is honest, fair, and professional, and he’ll look after you and your best interests in a fair, honest, and speedy manner.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Gary hatch
I was initially hesitant and even skeptical of asking a lawyer to help us with estate planning. We had only a modest and relatively simple estate. At the urging of my wife, we met with Duffy Palmer who educated us in estate law. His patience and honest answers to our many questions left us with a new appreciation of issues we had never considered. We learned about the costs and legal tangles often encountered in probate, and we did not want to lay these difficulties on our children. Instead, we wanted to pass on our estate to them as efficiently as possible. We became convinced that the cost of creating a revocable living trust, reworking our wills and powers of attorney would be a good investment in the future of our family. The resulting trust and related documents would simplify and eliminate many of hurdles and costs that arise at the time of a death. Mr. Palmer is young and he is honest and stable. His services do not end when the portfolio is completed. The process of crafting the trust required several phone calls and back-and-forth emails with our edits marked in red. We feel very good about the final product. Mr. Palmer patiently worked with us until we had completed all of the necessary actions. We now have an Estate Planning Portfolio that contains the necessary paperwork to cover the many possible complications that can occur upon death. We highly recommend Mr. Duffy Palmer and the estate planning process he expertly performs.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Priscilla garner atwater
Excellent and Speedy Service.
Very Resonable. He does exactly what he tells you. I would definitely call him again if needed.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Melissa vaughn
I cannot recommend Patrick Neighbors highly enough! From start to finish, he made the estate planning process smooth, clear, and stress-free. His expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail gave me complete confidence that my family’s future is well-protected.
Patrick took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all my questions, and made sure my estate plan reflected my exact wishes. His kindness and dedication to his clients truly sets him apart. If you need an estate attorney who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares, look no further!
Thank you, Patrick, for your outstanding service!
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27 Feb, 2025 by Loretta t consiglio
I highly recommend NEIGHBORS LAW FIRM for all your needs! He’s excellent at what he does, very transparent & a pleasure to work with!
No need to look further than NEIGHBORS LAW FIRM for!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Pucca lover
Great service best lawyer I could've ever hired
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25 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
To say I was disappointed is an understatement. It’s not that she’s not a good lawyer but she clearly didn’t have the time for me. Her office didn’t either. It gave me a kickstart but that’s about it, but I wish I had gone with a different lawyer from the get go. I didn’t feel stood up for. I felt like I was my own lawyer and she was the title. She copy pasted what I wrote, did not advise, and then tweaked it very very little, no wonder the other lawyer was walking all over it. The one time she did tweak and did not agree it took over three emails to understand where she was coming from, and what she was actually advising, costing me more loss of time and money. On top of that, I did not understand the process of my custody situation nor was I told about a custody orientation date or requirement, so apparently I missed it, which I only found out from the new lawyer I hired. Her front office staff was not helpful at all, nor were her paralegals, and her availability was about weekly via emails with long awaited response time about 75% of the time. She stated she had 48 hours to legally respond, but I waited well over that. She did state she was being mindful of costs. If that was the case, she would have advised better from the beginning and in a clear email. How I went thru so much cash when I wrote all of the order with very little tweaking, no advising, and very little time talking is beyond me.
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16 Jan, 2021 by Ashley
Shawna is one of a kind she works so hard and is so passionate about her cases and clients I have had the pleasure of knowing Shawna since Last July and she has walked me patiently through a very nasty custody battle. I highly recommend Shawna if you want a lawyer that will fight and advocate for you and your situation choose Shawna and Dobson Law Firm uou
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16 Jan, 2021 by Jeanette
Can’t express how grateful I am for Ms.Vasilko for making a rough time for my daughter and our family as painless as possible. Through the support , communication and professionalism of this lawyer and her staff, we got through this. Thank you will never be enough!
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02 Oct, 2019 by Edward
My general impression is that Jenny is smart and no nonsense. Perhaps a good person to watch a basketball game at the local bar. Doesn't really get riled up in the drama of the case. I liked that. She's a straight shooter. Quick to understand the situation. Very efficient and clearly has experience. Yet that's also a major problem if you have a complex case. I think she let her staff do the brunt of the work. Cheaper in the short term but miscommunication errors were made. Cost me more in the end. No apology... just blame towards me. Somehow the customers fault. Jenny said my case could not be settled. Well my next lawyer got it done at a tiny fraction of what Jenny wanted to charge me. I made the hard decision of finding a new lawyer several months prior to the trial. The difference of my new lawyer was night and day. I also had a later chance to see emails from the opposing lawyer and it was clear some of the issues were because Jenny was dropping the ball. Never responding to the opposing emails. Jenny was hard to get in contact for me as well. Emails were infrequently answered. Never was given her direct number. Voicemail/answering service was the norm when calling the office. Once again a huge difference from my new lawyer who would respond to texts and emails late at night or even on weekends. It was clear that my new lawyer was vested in my case. Likely spent late nights thinking about how the resolve this two year hellish ordeal. In stark contrast to speak to Jenny, I had to schedule a phone appointment during her normal business hours. Finally, the divorce process was a very private affair for me. I did not appreciate the US Postal letters she sent that had her huge logo written all over it "TRIANGLEDIVORCE". Should be discrete. Overall I could not in good faith recommend Jenny. I think for a straight forward case she's likely very capable. For a complex case that required some actual personal attention... I think she's not really invested to make the effort. In the end I don't think she really cared. Just another client and paycheck. Just my opinion.
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26 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
I had Jenny represent me in my separation process. From day one it was clear to me that her style of work reflected ethics and a desire for a fair settlement. Jenny is extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. Recognizing how the legal system works she steered me in the right direction on many occasions. She listened to me but more importantly assisted my case without ever getting into nonsensical arguments. This comforted my situation many times and ultimately led to a fair settlement where I could preserve ALL that was important to me.
Jenny is the best all-around and knows how to navigate through the rather arduous process with ease and comfort. To summarize she is:
1) Skilled, able and intelligent - made sure ALL my interest was honored.
2) Responsive, thorough and organized - responded to my needs even on Christmas holidays.
3) Cost-conscious with her legal fees and never wasted my or her time
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17 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
I consulted with attorney Bradley for my divorce (although I practice law too) and also have seen her as a mediator. She is very experienced, knowledgeable, and will tell it to you straight. No puffery or silly gamesmanship as I have seen with other attorneys. I highly recommend Ms. Bradley as one of the top divorce attorneys in the area.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Melissa vaughn
I cannot recommend Patrick Neighbors highly enough! From start to finish, he made the estate planning process smooth, clear, and stress-free. His expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail gave me complete confidence that my family’s future is well-protected.
Patrick took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all my questions, and made sure my estate plan reflected my exact wishes. His kindness and dedication to his clients truly sets him apart. If you need an estate attorney who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares, look no further!
Thank you, Patrick, for your outstanding service!
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27 Feb, 2025 by Loretta t consiglio
I highly recommend NEIGHBORS LAW FIRM for all your needs! He’s excellent at what he does, very transparent & a pleasure to work with!
No need to look further than NEIGHBORS LAW FIRM for!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Pucca lover
Great service best lawyer I could've ever hired
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27 Feb, 2025 by Melissa vaughn
I cannot recommend Patrick Neighbors highly enough! From start to finish, he made the estate planning process smooth, clear, and stress-free. His expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail gave me complete confidence that my family’s future is well-protected.
Patrick took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all my questions, and made sure my estate plan reflected my exact wishes. His kindness and dedication to his clients truly sets him apart. If you need an estate attorney who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares, look no further!
Thank you, Patrick, for your outstanding service!
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27 Feb, 2025 by Loretta t consiglio
I highly recommend NEIGHBORS LAW FIRM for all your needs! He’s excellent at what he does, very transparent & a pleasure to work with!
No need to look further than NEIGHBORS LAW FIRM for!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Pucca lover
Great service best lawyer I could've ever hired
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24 Sep, 2024 by Rodrigo haragutchi
11 Sep, 2024 by James gross
I’ve worked with McCollum Law, P.C. on multiple real estate transactions, and they consistently provide excellent service. In one recent transaction, there was a minor issue with communication that left the seller less than amused. However, Sarah, one of the paralegals, went above and beyond by personally visiting the seller's home after hours to obtain the necessary signatures, rather than sending a mobile notary. It’s this kind of dedication and attention to detail that sets McCollum Law, P.C. apart from other firms.
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29 Jul, 2024 by Shruti desai
Love this office and all the staff! Always so friendly and willing to go the extra mile to help!
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14 Jan, 2025 by Liz snotherly
Alisa has provided exceptional guidance and support during a most challenging time navigating my needs. Very compassionate and understanding.
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08 Dec, 2024 by Tammy bevan
13 Dec, 2023 by Jessica m garcia
24 Dec, 2024 by Daniel riordan
I am so grateful to the Law Offices of John McCabe for the outstanding job they did with our personal injury case. John is an exceptional attorney who helped us secure the best possible outcome for our family, while guiding us through every step of the process with compassion and insight. We were very impressed with John and his team, and we benefited greatly from their experience, professionalism, intelligence and honesty. If you ever find yourself in the difficult and unexpected situation of needing a lawyer with his expertise, you should hire John McCabe without hesitation!
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19 Dec, 2024 by Michele botti
After having to deal with a lengthy recovery after my accident was hard enough. John and his team always kept contact, reassuring me through the entire time. He was always looking out for MY best interest! I had to do very little, I appreciate all the hard work they did for me.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Nancie brengle
Amazing firm! I was in a car accident 4 years ago which resulted in a brain injury. I found John based on his reviews and I see why he has them. My case was tricky and at times frustrating and John was there every step of the way, going to bat for me against some of the ridiculousness! His staff is amazing and walks you through the process! Angie was a wonderful ear in the times I was struggling. John even brings his dog Charlie in , who is a calming presence when you are nervous.
Thank you for all your help and work as I navigated what life now looks like. Your expertise and compassion made such a difference to me. I am so grateful you took my case. Merry Christmas McCabe law firm!
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21 Jan, 2025 by Spencer barrett
19 Nov, 2024 by Kathie ashkenes
29 Oct, 2024 by Fran
Outstanding organization! The entire NC Planning team are so knowledgeable and approachable. They communicated with us constantly! The whole process of getting our estate planning documents created and signed was seamless. We highly recommend them!
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21 Jan, 2025 by Spencer barrett
19 Nov, 2024 by Kathie ashkenes
29 Oct, 2024 by Fran
Outstanding organization! The entire NC Planning team are so knowledgeable and approachable. They communicated with us constantly! The whole process of getting our estate planning documents created and signed was seamless. We highly recommend them!
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21 Jan, 2025 by Spencer barrett
19 Nov, 2024 by Kathie ashkenes
29 Oct, 2024 by Fran
Outstanding organization! The entire NC Planning team are so knowledgeable and approachable. They communicated with us constantly! The whole process of getting our estate planning documents created and signed was seamless. We highly recommend them!
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13 Feb, 2025 by Judah townsend (swartzstrom)
I can't recommend Blood Law enough - this team is knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient. They're always willing to help with uncomfortable situations and will help you navigate yours with grace and kindness. I appreciate the Blood Law team for all they did!
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13 Feb, 2025 by Addisoni daviso
So much commitment to give me the best outcome for my situation!! I recommend
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13 Feb, 2025 by Alexis stergiou
Reliable and experience team! The best to have on your side!
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15 Jun, 2013 by Jonathan
Attorney Boutaud was always willing to respond to my emails and answer my questions. She consistently made sure I understood the legal process we were undertaking.
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20 Feb, 2020 by Margaret
Jeff and his associate went above and beyond for my case. I would recommend him to ANYONE who is looking for a lawyer that is result oriented and does not waste your time or money! He really had my best interest and i ended up with the best possible outcome for my case and i am greatful!
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27 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Chris Brown absolutely impressed me in multiple ways!!!! Not only did he make time to guide me through the complicated process of the legal system, but I soon realized I was so NOT alone! As well as the fact he takes in law students and mentors them on process of lawyer based job. The restraining order went through and was allowed to breathe a sigh of relief..... THANK YOU!!!!!
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08 Sep, 2013 by Heather
We could not have been more pleased with Mrs. Morris' services! Mrs. Morris assisted my husband and I with our estate planning needs. We were going overseas and leaving our small child in the care of family for one week and wanted to make sure we had everything taken care of just in case. She created our trusts, wills, durable and healthcare power of attorneys, emergency guardianship for my sister (just in case) and various other documents. She was incredible! We had no idea how involved this process was and she walked us through every single step, answering questions at all hours of the day, and she was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive to our concerns and needs. Mrs. Morris was flexible with our schedule and met us on a Tuesday evening to sign documents since my husband could not meet during the day due to work. She truly offers a very individualized, comprehensive service that caters to the needs of her clients. We would highly recommend Mrs. Morris to anyone who is considering estate planning!
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19 Aug, 2024 by Mike h
10 Feb, 2024 by Joe mcgarry
Great residential law firm.
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01 Dec, 2023 by Yusuf matcheswala
Recently, Marzella Law Group helped us with a business closing for a business we were purchasing. Carmen and Tayler are a wonderful and professional team. They went above and beyond. But the most important thing to us was their knowledge of the business closing process and their responsiveness. They made a complex and stressful process smooth and understandable. I highly recommend their law firm for your business needs.
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24 May, 2024 by Surya indaram
As first time Home buying process , we were bit skeptical on process and required formalities . Sterling Law made helped us through to be comfortable. Also Attorney & Paralegal were very flexible on schedule changes , and obliged with our closing date much earlier than anticipated.During closing Attorney Abby explained us on what each document is , made us educated on few things .
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03 May, 2024 by Jesskt
Abby does as she promises.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Ray giska
This was a super easy and the team helped me through the process as they are all true professionals
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02 Aug, 2024 by Mark aramli
Excellent patent attorney, high patent award rate, has gotten me more than 15 patents issued.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Troy baker
Robert Hess has played a pivotal role by leveraging his expertise to assist us in obtaining trademarks for multiple brand names. We believe his services are crucial in this particular business domain.
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02 Aug, 2024 by V40 studios
We've worked with Robert throughout the years on Patents & Trademarks and have always found him to be very knowledgable, informative, and highly qualified in preparing our applications. His rates are very reasonable especially considering the level of service and support we've received. If you're planning to apply for a TM and/or a Patent application we would definitely recommend Robert's services.
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02 Feb, 2021 by Kimberly tyler
21 Sep, 2019 by Catherine carver
Always willing to help! So happy we met!
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21 Feb, 2018 by Maurice kraut
See Dena and her crack staff for all your legal needs.
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02 Jan, 2024 by Aaron
Bob started as our neighbor, became our small business counsel and will always be our friend. Always a pleasure Bob!
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09 Mar, 2018 by M shawarbeh
Pretty good lawyer.
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19 Jan, 2018 by I'm coopersmom
12 Aug, 2015 by Dr william uba
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02 Apr, 2014 by Jordan burleson
The attorneys at Montgomery Family Law are fantastic to work with. Charles, Scott & Laura can help you navigate your divorce, child custody case or prenuptial agreements. They have been practicing for over 35+ years and it shows in their quality of service.
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12 Aug, 2015 by Dr william uba
this dr williams am online for the delivering of your atm card
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02 Apr, 2014 by Jordan burleson
The attorneys at Montgomery Family Law are fantastic to work with. Charles, Scott & Laura can help you navigate your divorce, child custody case or prenuptial agreements. They have been practicing for over 35+ years and it shows in their quality of service.
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03 Aug, 2024 by Prepstar
Wow! William is great! I own Pro-Built Construction, the top luxury screen porch company in Raleigh and I have a huge target on my back. Over the last 17 years we seen a lot of our competitiors blatantly copy our business model, slander us, lie & use very nasty tactics to manipulate customers, and even use pictures of our own projects to sell jobs. None was so bad as the latest company (to remain nameless) who thought it was okay to steal our wording, methods, selling techniques, options, and even post over 70 finished project pictures of our projects on their wesbite and social media to sell jobs. William got us the desired resolution in this case! It was not a slam dunk but William was very patient and knowledgable in the copyright world. He played a superb chess game and helped me make informed decisions along the way. I can't thank him enough!
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05 Apr, 2024 by Emily king
I needed an attorney who had experience in digital and intellectual property. Gavin Parsons, from the beginning, was accessible, realistic, and a pleasure to work with. Where other attorney's didn't even bother to call me back, Gavin called me from the car on the way to another meeting to ensure that I was replied to within 24 hours. He listened to my situation and provided me with confidence that his firm would be able to handle the unusal case that I was dealing with. Throughout this processes he was honest and forthright about what was happening in my case and how we should approach it as a team. I felt very confident going into conversations with the other side with Gavin representing me. Thank you so much!
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27 Apr, 2021 by Hale kelly
As an attorney, I respect the selfless service Ms. Rinck provided me when helping me with a Florida construction issue, something outside my wheelhouse. She did so out of the kindness of her own heart and helped tremendously; I could only imagine the lengths she goes to for her clients. Thank you again!
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21 Dec, 2024 by John merriman
Beth Bowen and her paralegals Pam and Lilly were wonderful. We always enjoy a smooth closing.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Doug s
We needed some last minute consulting on a new house we were buying/building in a planned 55+ NC community (we live out of state, moving to NC). A friend of a relative recommended Beth. Within 2 days of contacting her, we had a conference call scheduled. We spoke for almost 30 minutes and she very clearly and kindly answered all our concerns/questions and then when I asked what we owed her, she said nothing, she was happy to help!
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31 Jan, 2024 by James deveau
Excellent experience for estate planning. Easy and painless process at a great price. Thanks Beth and team!
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21 Dec, 2024 by John merriman
Beth Bowen and her paralegals Pam and Lilly were wonderful. We always enjoy a smooth closing.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Doug s
We needed some last minute consulting on a new house we were buying/building in a planned 55+ NC community (we live out of state, moving to NC). A friend of a relative recommended Beth. Within 2 days of contacting her, we had a conference call scheduled. We spoke for almost 30 minutes and she very clearly and kindly answered all our concerns/questions and then when I asked what we owed her, she said nothing, she was happy to help!
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31 Jan, 2024 by James deveau
Excellent experience for estate planning. Easy and painless process at a great price. Thanks Beth and team!
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Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
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Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
