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17 Dec, 2024 by Ernest
My wife's first speeding ticket ever was received when she was driving her Mother to church! Needless to say, she was very upset. Bill Powers team handled the matter within a couple of days, and prevented an increase in our insurance. We will remain grateful for the peace of mind they have provided.
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shaquiah
Bill and the team are awesome!
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27 Sep, 2024 by John
Case ended in dismissal on both counts. I couldn’t be happier with Bill Powers and Chris Beddow. Thank you for all your help.
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4.8
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30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
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26 Reviews
5.0
10 Reviews
21 Feb, 2025 by Jordan daniely
Jeanne was beyond amazing handling my Chapter 7 bankruptcy. She had a lot of patience answering my many questions and concerns. She made this whole process easy for me. I just received my discharge papers and get to enjoy being debt free! Thanks so much!
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04 Jan, 2025 by Nelten nelten
I cannot recommend Attorney Jeanne Pennebaker highly enough! From the moment I retained her for my Chapter 13 case, she exhibited unmatched professionalism, compassion, and dedication. Navigating the complexities of the Chapter 13 process was overwhelming, but she made the entire process manageable, taking the time to explain every detail and ensuring I was always informed.
Over the past five years, she has consistently gone above and beyond my expectations. Her thoroughness and expertise were evident in every interaction, and she listened and treated my case with the utmost care and respect. No question was too small, no concern too trivial—she was always there to guide and support me through it.
Thanks to her unwavering commitment, my case was discharged my plan and I am now in a much better financial position. If you’re looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated attorney, Jeanne Pennebaker is definitely the one to call. She truly changed my life, and I am forever grateful!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Nelten1
I cannot recommend Attorney Jeanne Pennebaker highly enough! From the moment I retained her for my Chapter 13 case, she exhibited unmatched professionalism, compassion, and dedication. Navigating the complexities of the Chapter 13 process was overwhelming, but she made the entire process manageable,taking the time to explain every detail and ensuring I was always informed.
Over the past five years, she has consistently gone above and beyond my expectations. Her thoroughness and expertise were evident in every interaction, and she listened and treated my case with the utmost care and respect. No question was too small, no concern too trivial—she was always there to guide and support me through it.
Thanks to her unwavering commitment, my case was discharged my plan and I am now in a much better financial position. If you’re looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated attorney, Jeanne Pennebaker is definitely the one to call. She truly changed my life, and I am forever grateful!
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4.9
405 Reviews
20 Feb, 2025 by Joann s
I hesitated contacting a lawyer for my situation, but I am so very happy that I found Mr. Alonzo. He listened to my story and took an interest in finding a way to help me. Long story short, he was able to help me get 100% reconciliation within 2 months! I would highly recommend him.
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22 Jan, 2025 by Cheryl crawford
Samantha is genuine, has a thorough knowledge of estate law, and is professional.
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21 Jan, 2025 by John andrews
Very knowledgeable and pleasant team. Answered all my questions thoroughly.
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21 Feb, 2025 by Ventura family
I would like to thank to wilder pantazis For all the help that I received. All of the
employees are super prepare, and they understand our situation, so I recommend them highly to anybody who needs a workers compensation Attorney, they Follow my case closely, and they are always there for me. Thank you so much.
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07 Feb, 2025 by Art hathcock
Great team to work with. So pleased I chose this firm to handle my business. Outstanding job!
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29 Jan, 2025 by John gentile
Let me say this. This law firm hands down has got your back. I hired them due to a injury that I got at work. , They worked side my side with me and got me what I needed if you need anything to do with Workman's Compensation, this is the law firm that you want.Trust me on this.Thank you very much for all your help.And I will pass the word around ..
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23 Dec, 2024 by Mr. joshua manns
GREAT JOB!
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17 Dec, 2024 by Cole holbrook
I had an amazing experience working with Campbell & Associates. They kept their word and treated me like a valued client. Our relationship made the process smooth and kept me in the loop. They were able to get me the full amount of my settlement. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great firm to work with.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Josephus williams
Team was good, especially the lady.
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20 Reviews
4.8
1090 Reviews
07 Feb, 2025 by Berenice cruz
Got over $$3,500 stolen from my attorney. He promise to take our case to sue a company and every time we asked for updates he will have an excuse. It’s been a year (12 months) and no work was done, we have ask for our money back and he was failed to provide an explanation on where the money is. He said he has to deduct his hours which no work was ever presented to us. In the whole year NOTHING was ever done. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Update:
Ms Andrew provided me with an invoice where he charged us $250 for just REVIEWING emails, this means he DID NOT REPLY, he did not do anything but received it.
Emails that he decided to ignored, he wants us to sign an invoice for a check when he is not even acknowledging the $200 that Mr River promise to add to our fund. He is also charging us more than what we had agreed on.
The agreement was that he was going to charged $250 for every HOUR Working on our case. He is charging us $250 for emails WE send asking about our case! EMAILS he decided to ignored. And unless he has a disability I can’t understand how long it took him to read my email.
We got over $3,250 for him LOOKING at our emails.
Please be careful because if that’s not stealing money idk what is.
In the refund the wants to give us is only for $375 back and asking us to sign a disclosure saying “we are happy with his service and all charges are accurate” IF THATS NOT STEALING PEOPLES MONEY, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS!
Funny you claimed we didn’t dispute the charges when we are asking you to send us the drafting work you claim you did. And NOTHING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. WE ARE DISPUTING ALL THOSE $3,250 that you did not work, you ignore emails.
I dispute those charges as soon as you sent them.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Saara raja
Andrew was 45 minutes late to our first court appearance. I was sent multiple reminders from his firm to appear at the correct time, and I was getting more and more stressed when he did not show up. I called his office and they had no idea where he was and assured me that they would contact him and find out. Finally he showed up 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for why he was late.
Andrew was representing me in a tenant eviction where the tenant was living in my property without leaving for 6 months. This is the first time that I have ever gone through an eviction so I hired him. He was supposed to check the rent bonds each month so that we could remove the tenant any time they did not pay their bonds to the court. He failed to check the October rent bond because we were attempting to negotiate with the tenant. Instead he waited until November and then realized the tenant hadn't paid in October and we could have filed to remove her weeks earlier. This inaction lost me 1 month of income. He will probably reply here that he didn't check the bond because he was negotiating - but I fail to see why both tasks are mutually exclusive. I am literally paying for his time (retainer paid for his hourly rate so it's not like I asked him to do this for free), so why were the tasks I asked him to do not done?
When I asked Andrew to acknowledge this mistake or provide me with a discount on his rate for the income that he lost me, he sent me the following reply, direct quote: "I have 100 other cases going on besides yours. The rent bond information is publicly available. So, it is also something that you could have checked just as easily." If he has 100 other cases and can't give my case the attention it needs, maybe he should take on less cases. And obviously if I was a legal expert and could have gone through this process on my own, I wouldn't have needed a lawyer in the first place.
EDIT - He was absolutely 45 minutes late. To deny that would be an absolute lie. I sat in the court room by myself while the judge skipped over me and went to other cases, and she directly said that we can come back to mine when my council shows up. And I did bring this up to Andrew by asking him to state clearly (by email) exactly what time he would be at court for the next court appearance.
As for why I said "Thank you" in emails??? and didn't call out the issues immediately it's because I was afraid that if I call out ineffective work during my case, that I would be retaliated against and the work wouldn't be performed at all. There's a reason I had to follow up over 100 times.
You are also misrepresenting me here. I NEVER once asked why you didn't file the writ of possession while we were negotiating. I understand ethics very well. I only asked why you didn't VERIFY that the tenant paid her bond. Isn't the saying "knowledge is power"? When the tenant flaked from turning up to sign the negotiated paperwork, we should have been able to file the Writ of Possession Immediately. Or even immediately after our court date. Instead because you never checked this fact, we had to wait weeks!!
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21 Dec, 2024 by Brett matthew
Service - 0 stars
Quality of work - 0 stars
Any type of case resolution - 0 stars
A waste of my entire fee that was paid.
Mr. Gordon -
It seems all your time trying to prove to my cc company that you did the work I paid for was most of the work you did, because that's more work than I ever saw for myself.... Which is what I told them, and the reason it was in your favor was because one of the deadlines of my cc company to reply to your response expired and I was not aware. As I explained to them, all the paperwork you showed them were never provided to me, and the reason I asked for a refund in the first place was due to your lack of communication, professionalism, and any type of quality of work (or lack thereof). It's the only logical explanation in the first place, since I have paid money for services which I have never received, and I have no resolution of the case you were hired to perform. Presumably, if it took you “several hours” to refute my claim, you didn’t start out with enough evidence to disprove it in the first place. And my “audacity” comes from being the fact that I am the one that ended up wasting every penny I gave you, with nothing to show for it. I think that you are the audacious one, to think that I am not deserving of any refund, because you had to spend time to manufacture evidence of your work you did for me.
Edit to respond to your edit:
I'm responding so that we stick to the facts as opposed to manufacturing hyperbole and you misrepresenting what happened, and taking no responsibility for your actions as a professional.
To reiterate, I lost the chargeback because, as the bank told me multiple times, we went past the deadline required by the bank to respond. In addition you showed the bank "evidence" of work you had done for the case, which I had never seen before, and could have easily been manufactured after the fact.
And to keep facts straight again, I never disputed the fee charged for the consultation, only the fees for the case, which was never performed. Way back I asked for a refund from you when there wasn't even any work performed yet, and you offered me a very small fraction of my fee. It was then that I realized you were not going to be reasonable and I initiated the chargeback. Throughout the time of the case I had to continuously do my own legwork for the case and emails to you went unanswered for days at a time. I was also extremely dissatisfied with your attention to my case, and knowledge of procedure, which is another reason I asked for a refund. I had to hire different representation for my case due to your lack of attention and resolution. I find it interesting in all of your responses you never claim to have represented me or found any resolution in my case. I think if you had finished the case, and then I initiated a chargeback, that would be a scam, not me trying to get some money back before the case was started because I was dissatisfied with your service. You offered me approximately a 25% refund of my original fees, which was before anything was even started for the case. If I had been represented to my satisfaction, or you recovered any damages in my case, I would have not asked for anything back, obviously. In this case the scam seems to be accepting my total fee with no resolution or progress to my case, and I find it preposterous that you expect you should be compensated for time responding to my dispute, when I was dissatisfied with my service in the first place.
Also I think we should leave anyone accepting credit card payments from me out of the equation, since you have zero knowledge of the subject. I hope my fee is worth it to you, since you seem to have a business practice of accepting funds for work not done, which seems like more of a scam to me.
Merry Christmas
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5.0
10 Reviews
4.8
376 Reviews
19 Dec, 2024 by Jose torres
I was overwhelmed and unable to focus on my day to day responsibilities due to having put myself into really bad debt. The team at Arnold & Smith didn’t judge me or make me feel like I was just another person who had irresponsibly put themselves in a bad situation. I wasn’t just another debt settlement case. I was made to feel like a person they wanted to genuinely help get their life back on track. Shannon, Madison and everyone else at Arnold & Smith were there every step of the way, every question I had, every concern, any stumbles, every creditor call, every debt collector correspondence. I was reassured they would do whatever they could to help me with my debt settlement. If I was ever skeptical this program would work or if they could really help me, that skepticism is gone. You guys are real life heroes. You helped me get my peace of mind and my life back on track. I can’t thank you all enough for what you have done for me and everything you continue to do.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Lanell smith
Never waste your time with this law firm. They don’t think about clients best interests. They think about themselves please never ever trust their company.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Rusty smith
Not helpful at all to me regarding a simple case. I was under the impression that they handle civil cases. The Attorney didn't even bother to call and tell me directly that they could not take my case. I received a generic text message with a link that was not useful. That was my experience.
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26 Feb, 2025 by Danko tarabar
18 Feb, 2025 by Francil
Johnson & Nicholson PLLC is a 5 stars law firm. They are knowledgeable, trustworthy and attentive lawyers. Very professional, dedicated and organized. Do not hesitate to contact them for your legal counsel. Strongly recommended!
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12 Feb, 2025 by Blanca talavera sanchez
Muy buen trabajo del equipo de JOHNSON & NICHOLSON, los recomiendo con toda la seguridad que lograran resolver cualquier caso. Gracias por su apoyo
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5.0
20 Reviews
4.8
2313 Reviews
04 Feb, 2025 by Lg lists
30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
5.0
11 Reviews
4.8
2314 Reviews
04 Feb, 2025 by Lg lists
30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
5.0
8 Reviews
5.0
206 Reviews
19 Nov, 2024 by Keana clark
The Law Office of Jason Reece is top tier. I had a DWI charge and he got my whole entire case dismissed. He goes above and beyond to make sure you get the best outcome in any situation. Please do not hesitate to give him your case , he is one of the best in Charlotte.
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16 Nov, 2024 by Eric sloop
Matthew and his tears are PHENOMENAL! I am just finishing up a lengthy divorce that had a lot of complications and when I addressed he was able to tackle them and make things a lot clearer and helped me understand what my rights are. Divorce is painful but with his team, the pain was eased. His rates are very reasonable and he will work within one's budget.
All I can say is Thank you Matthew and Missy with helping me thru this process.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Shaunta jackson
Jason Reese and paralegal are the absolute best. Very responsive, professional and knows the law. Thanks for everything.
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07 Dec, 2024 by Jan kellogg
Jeanna Shelton was recommended by our financial planner to tweak our wills, etc. My husband and I were impressed with our first appointment, as Jeanna covered all aspects, asking questions and welcoming our input. We left our appointment on a positive note, knowing we had been heard, and were pleased to sign the final documents.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Mary dovel
Jeanna was wonderful to work with. She provided us with a lot of education along the way and we felt the plan provided was tailored to our situation. The fees were clear and transparent and the signing process was incredibly efficient which we greatly appreciated since we have busy schedules. I would highly recommend this firm.
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18 Oct, 2024 by Scott kennedy
Estate planning can be complex and confusing. Erin and her team made the process easy. Highly recommend their services and will continue to utilize their expertise going forward.
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3 Reviews
5.0
90 Reviews
14 Nov, 2024 by Allyson morton
Highly recommend The Sumwalt Group! They handled our case with professionalism and got us the end result we wanted. Thank you
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21 Oct, 2024 by Brandi galloway
Vernon Sumwalt with The Sumwalt Group was amazing and so helpful during my whole process. If I had any questions or concerns, the response time was within no more than two days. Their compassion and concern was unparalleled. Thank You for all you do!
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26 Sep, 2024 by Michale todd
Vernon has been absolutely amazing. A year and half after I had been injured at work and after receiving medical treatment, it was time to start the settlement process. I was given an offer and wasn't sure if it was good. I found The Sumwalt Group on Google and saw the 5 star reviews. I reached out to them to see if I could get some advice. Vernon was the one to call me and gave me some wonderful free advice on countering and what would be a good amount. He also looked over the settlement agreement I received to make sure it wouldn't mess up any potential social security/disability in the future. Vernon made me feel like he cared and like he wanted the best for me on this settlement and helped me to avoid having to hire a lawyer and drag out the process. I hope I never get hurt on the job again, but if I ever do I will definitely reach out to them again.
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5.0
18 Reviews
4.8
376 Reviews
19 Dec, 2024 by Jose torres
I was overwhelmed and unable to focus on my day to day responsibilities due to having put myself into really bad debt. The team at Arnold & Smith didn’t judge me or make me feel like I was just another person who had irresponsibly put themselves in a bad situation. I wasn’t just another debt settlement case. I was made to feel like a person they wanted to genuinely help get their life back on track. Shannon, Madison and everyone else at Arnold & Smith were there every step of the way, every question I had, every concern, any stumbles, every creditor call, every debt collector correspondence. I was reassured they would do whatever they could to help me with my debt settlement. If I was ever skeptical this program would work or if they could really help me, that skepticism is gone. You guys are real life heroes. You helped me get my peace of mind and my life back on track. I can’t thank you all enough for what you have done for me and everything you continue to do.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Lanell smith
Never waste your time with this law firm. They don’t think about clients best interests. They think about themselves please never ever trust their company.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Rusty smith
Not helpful at all to me regarding a simple case. I was under the impression that they handle civil cases. The Attorney didn't even bother to call and tell me directly that they could not take my case. I received a generic text message with a link that was not useful. That was my experience.
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5.0
8 Reviews
4.8
21 Reviews
01 Aug, 2023 by John dietrich
I have been engaged with the Social Security Administration for almost three years. The process has been extensive and very involved. Evan and Rose and the entire team at The Sasser Law Firm provided excellent guidance, support, and management of my case the entire time. Last week, we finally won our appeal. This could not have been possible without their thorough and continual guidance throughout this arduous process. I will forever be thankful that The Sasser team was with me the entire time and I wholeheartedly recommend them should you need legal services and representation.
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10 Apr, 2023 by Khaled alhalek
i can't say how good is this firm ,they helped me out so much.
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10 Mar, 2023 by Lindsey shaw
If you want a lawyer that is going to fight tooth and nail for you...you need Evan M...he went above and beyond helping me...I am truly greatful and would recommend Evan over and over again...Thank You so very much!
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02 Apr, 2024 by Josh
I cannot recommend Spengler & Agans, PLLC enough, and especially Justin Agans, for their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to their clients. As a first-time business owner venturing into the beauty spa industry, securing a commercial space felt like navigating a maze blindfolded. However, Justin Agans came to my rescue like a guiding light in the darkness of uncertainty.
Justin's expertise and professionalism made the entire process not just manageable but remarkably stress-free. From crafting the Letter of Intent to meticulously dissecting the lease agreement, Justin's thoroughness and direct approach instilled in me a profound sense of confidence. As a fellow professional and business owner, I truly appreciate his straightforward communication and dedication to ensuring every detail was addressed.
Thanks to Justin's guidance and the outstanding support from Spengler & Agans, PLLC, I now have the perfect space for my beauty spa business. Knowing that I can rely on Justin and his team for any future business expansions brings immense peace of mind. Without a doubt, Spengler & Agans, PLLC, will be my go-to for all legal matters, all thanks to Justin's unparalleled assistance.
If you're seeking legal counsel that goes above and beyond, look no further than Spengler & Agans, PLLC, and specifically, Justin Agans. They are the epitome of professionalism, expertise, and client dedication.
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02 Apr, 2024 by Joshua
I cannot recommend Spengler & Agans, PLLC enough, and especially Justin Agans, for their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to their clients. As a first-time business owner venturing into the beauty spa industry, securing a commercial space felt like navigating a maze blindfolded. However, Justin Agans came to my rescue like a guiding light in the darkness of uncertainty.
Justin's expertise and professionalism made the entire process not just manageable but remarkably stress-free. From crafting the Letter of Intent to meticulously dissecting the lease agreement, Justin's thoroughness and direct approach instilled in me a profound sense of confidence. As a fellow professional and business owner, I truly appreciate his straightforward communication and dedication to ensuring every detail was addressed.
Thanks to Justin's guidance and the outstanding support from Spengler & Agans, PLLC, I now have the perfect space for my beauty spa business. Knowing that I can rely on Justin and his team for any future business expansions brings immense peace of mind. Without a doubt, Spengler & Agans, PLLC, will be my go-to for all legal matters, all thanks to Justin's unparalleled assistance.
If you're seeking legal counsel that goes above and beyond, look no further than Spengler & Agans, PLLC, and specifically, Justin Agans. They are the epitome of professionalism, expertise, and client dedication.
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29 Dec, 2021 by Casey powers
It was a pleasure working with Eric on my case. He was sensitive to my concerns, time and funds. Handled my case efficiently and swiftly! I would highly recommend his services!
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5.0
13 Reviews
4.8
376 Reviews
19 Dec, 2024 by Jose torres
I was overwhelmed and unable to focus on my day to day responsibilities due to having put myself into really bad debt. The team at Arnold & Smith didn’t judge me or make me feel like I was just another person who had irresponsibly put themselves in a bad situation. I wasn’t just another debt settlement case. I was made to feel like a person they wanted to genuinely help get their life back on track. Shannon, Madison and everyone else at Arnold & Smith were there every step of the way, every question I had, every concern, any stumbles, every creditor call, every debt collector correspondence. I was reassured they would do whatever they could to help me with my debt settlement. If I was ever skeptical this program would work or if they could really help me, that skepticism is gone. You guys are real life heroes. You helped me get my peace of mind and my life back on track. I can’t thank you all enough for what you have done for me and everything you continue to do.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Lanell smith
Never waste your time with this law firm. They don’t think about clients best interests. They think about themselves please never ever trust their company.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Rusty smith
Not helpful at all to me regarding a simple case. I was under the impression that they handle civil cases. The Attorney didn't even bother to call and tell me directly that they could not take my case. I received a generic text message with a link that was not useful. That was my experience.
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02 Apr, 2024 by Josh
I cannot recommend Spengler & Agans, PLLC enough, and especially Justin Agans, for their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to their clients. As a first-time business owner venturing into the beauty spa industry, securing a commercial space felt like navigating a maze blindfolded. However, Justin Agans came to my rescue like a guiding light in the darkness of uncertainty.
Justin's expertise and professionalism made the entire process not just manageable but remarkably stress-free. From crafting the Letter of Intent to meticulously dissecting the lease agreement, Justin's thoroughness and direct approach instilled in me a profound sense of confidence. As a fellow professional and business owner, I truly appreciate his straightforward communication and dedication to ensuring every detail was addressed.
Thanks to Justin's guidance and the outstanding support from Spengler & Agans, PLLC, I now have the perfect space for my beauty spa business. Knowing that I can rely on Justin and his team for any future business expansions brings immense peace of mind. Without a doubt, Spengler & Agans, PLLC, will be my go-to for all legal matters, all thanks to Justin's unparalleled assistance.
If you're seeking legal counsel that goes above and beyond, look no further than Spengler & Agans, PLLC, and specifically, Justin Agans. They are the epitome of professionalism, expertise, and client dedication.
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29 Dec, 2021 by Casey powers
It was a pleasure working with Eric on my case. He was sensitive to my concerns, time and funds. Handled my case efficiently and swiftly! I would highly recommend his services!
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02 Oct, 2020 by Kristin heath
We worked with Eric Spengler with Spengler & Agans, PLLC for a few months only to solve a dispute that included a signed contract. When I say we only worked with him a few months, it’s meaning is because he got the job done!! All our case took was a certified letter to the defendant telling him that he would be taken to court and we immediately saw action! We were able to go the entire process without having to make contact with the defendant. We felt confident and put trust in Eric, that he could make the contact and get what we needed, and he did! Eric was very prompt in all of his timing, calls, emails, and kept to his word when saying something would get done and be done. Eric is a professional seeking to help others in cases they can’t fight alone. Eric took a very long and traumatizing process, for my husband and I, and corrected it by being efficient, just, knowledgeable (in the court system), and positive about our case! We won our case in only a few short months (it takes time to get a letter out and court date) and were able to obtain our personal properties that we were owed, once and for all. Although, litigation is not something we would ever have imagined needing to encounter, we can’t be more happy than our choice in going with Spengler & Agans, PLLC!! Highly recommend them to anyone in need. We are forever grateful. Thank you Eric and company!
-Jhonny and Kristin Silva
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5.0
8 Reviews
4.8
376 Reviews
19 Dec, 2024 by Jose torres
I was overwhelmed and unable to focus on my day to day responsibilities due to having put myself into really bad debt. The team at Arnold & Smith didn’t judge me or make me feel like I was just another person who had irresponsibly put themselves in a bad situation. I wasn’t just another debt settlement case. I was made to feel like a person they wanted to genuinely help get their life back on track. Shannon, Madison and everyone else at Arnold & Smith were there every step of the way, every question I had, every concern, any stumbles, every creditor call, every debt collector correspondence. I was reassured they would do whatever they could to help me with my debt settlement. If I was ever skeptical this program would work or if they could really help me, that skepticism is gone. You guys are real life heroes. You helped me get my peace of mind and my life back on track. I can’t thank you all enough for what you have done for me and everything you continue to do.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Lanell smith
Never waste your time with this law firm. They don’t think about clients best interests. They think about themselves please never ever trust their company.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Rusty smith
Not helpful at all to me regarding a simple case. I was under the impression that they handle civil cases. The Attorney didn't even bother to call and tell me directly that they could not take my case. I received a generic text message with a link that was not useful. That was my experience.
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5.0
21 Reviews
4.8
1303 Reviews
24 Dec, 2024 by Robin shafer
Donna Olson was amazing. She went above and beyond to help me
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24 Dec, 2024 by Terry ingram
I would like to thank DeMayo law firm. I was in an accident last April. And I was very satisfied with the law firm. They kept in contact with me. I would like to thank Ms. Crystal Verano,Ms Shawna Griffin, and I also like to thank Mrs. Shoemaker. I was very satisfied with the results. Thank you DeMayo Law Office.
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19 Dec, 2024 by M dillard
ABSOLUTELY HIRE THIS LAWYER and THIS FIRM
Andy O’Hara, a litigation lawyer at DeMayo Law, represented me when I had a serious injury. I called other lawyers, but I chose Andy because he talked to me on a personal basis rather than treating me like a “case” to handle. Andy asked me many questions, and then he LISTENED to me…not many lawyers actually do that. He acknowledged what I said to him, advised me about the process and some hurdles we would face, and actively assisted me through my healing process. When it came time to file the insurance claim, he helped me set reasonable expectations for the process and timelines. We filed a lawsuit to get the insurance company to treat my claim seriously. Andy did a great job of preparing me for the various stages of litigation. Ultimately, when we had an opportunity to have serious negotiations about settling the case, Andy made a compelling presentation of my injury, the pain I suffered through, and the physical, mental, and emotional experience that affected me in so many ways. Andy put all of that into words that expressed what I was feeling. In negotiations, we set a value that I would accept, and he stood his ground with the defense counsel until the insurance company finally paid what we demanded. In every step, Andy communicated with me, consulted with me, and made me confident that he was working to get the best result for me. I will reach out to Andy if I ever need a personal injury lawyer again and recommend him without hesitation to anyone who does!!
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5.0
4 Reviews
4.8
1303 Reviews
24 Dec, 2024 by Robin shafer
Donna Olson was amazing. She went above and beyond to help me
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24 Dec, 2024 by Terry ingram
I would like to thank DeMayo law firm. I was in an accident last April. And I was very satisfied with the law firm. They kept in contact with me. I would like to thank Ms. Crystal Verano,Ms Shawna Griffin, and I also like to thank Mrs. Shoemaker. I was very satisfied with the results. Thank you DeMayo Law Office.
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19 Dec, 2024 by M dillard
ABSOLUTELY HIRE THIS LAWYER and THIS FIRM
Andy O’Hara, a litigation lawyer at DeMayo Law, represented me when I had a serious injury. I called other lawyers, but I chose Andy because he talked to me on a personal basis rather than treating me like a “case” to handle. Andy asked me many questions, and then he LISTENED to me…not many lawyers actually do that. He acknowledged what I said to him, advised me about the process and some hurdles we would face, and actively assisted me through my healing process. When it came time to file the insurance claim, he helped me set reasonable expectations for the process and timelines. We filed a lawsuit to get the insurance company to treat my claim seriously. Andy did a great job of preparing me for the various stages of litigation. Ultimately, when we had an opportunity to have serious negotiations about settling the case, Andy made a compelling presentation of my injury, the pain I suffered through, and the physical, mental, and emotional experience that affected me in so many ways. Andy put all of that into words that expressed what I was feeling. In negotiations, we set a value that I would accept, and he stood his ground with the defense counsel until the insurance company finally paid what we demanded. In every step, Andy communicated with me, consulted with me, and made me confident that he was working to get the best result for me. I will reach out to Andy if I ever need a personal injury lawyer again and recommend him without hesitation to anyone who does!!
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02 Sep, 2023 by Bonnie
Jason guided me through a stressful foreclosure by the HOA where I live and was prepared to go to court for me if necessary. His fee was very reasonable for the -service he provided.
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08 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Jason helped me with a HOA related real-estate agreement. Him and his staff were professional, thorough and prompt. Would recommend them highly.
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20 May, 2018 by Bill
I needed Jasons Help with a business licensing agreement and a merchandising agreement I was asked to sign. I am so glad I asked him to look at them because he found several things that needed to be changed in my favor and the best interest of both parties. If I didn't have Jasons help, I could have signed these agreements that would have been a big problem if I ever needed to dispute something court with the agreements. Jason was great at explaining to me, and the other parties involved what and why the changes are necessary.
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04 Mar, 2021 by Holly
I am so grateful for Matt Arnold and his team. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be going through a divorce. After almost 22 years of marriage that is exactly what I was doing and I was a complete mess. At the consultation Matt was straight forward and painted an accurate picture of what to expect.
From the hiring of Matt to our final day in court was a 5 1/2 year process. Throughout the entire process Matt and Joanna, his paralegal, were amazing. Never...ever did I feel unimportant. Whenever they were working with me I felt like their only client. I had some less than stellar moments and every time they would kindly and graciously help me get back on track and refocused on the end goal.
We had several court dates throughout this divorce process. Every time Matt was completely prepared. He is formidable. He doesn't get flustered or caught off guard. He has a grasp and understanding of the law that is, in my honest opinion, unmatched. He and his team leave no stone unturned. They do absolutely everything they possible can to achieve your absolute best outcome.
The divorce process most likely will take longer than you want and cost more than you want. The lawyer you hire to carry you over the "finish line" holds your future in their hands. It is a decision that will have a ripple effect on the rest of your days. You want those hands to be strong, capable, tireless, genuine, knowledgeable, determined, and willing to fight for you. Those hands belong to Matt Arnold.
That may sound "corny" as you read my review. I am emotional as I write it. I honestly and whole heartedly mean every word. This mid 50s ish old woman who was heart broken and fearful could not be more grateful for Matt Arnold and his team. I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, I was in very good capable hands and I am eternally grateful .
Matt Arnold is who you want representing you.
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21 Jan, 2020 by Mary lou
2018 I consulted 2 attorneys before contacting Mr Arnold. I was told twice that I screwed myself being Pro Sa and that I’m lucky my ex bf- no blood relation to my son, didn’t get more visitation rights than what was awarded. I wasn’t accepting that. Matt Arnold and his team got my case dismissed and my ex no longer had rights to a child who was not biologically his. I would chose him again in a heartbeat and have recommended him to others. When I was told the door had closed, Mr Arnold knocked it down. Thank you so much!
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19 Aug, 2019 by Emilie
As my family law attorney, Matt Arnold has done an exceptional job in representing the interests of me and my child. I observed his overall performance as a lawyer and specifically in his capacity as a courtroom litigator. Ashley Crowder has also done an exceptional job in serving me in this case. Both Mr. Arnold and Ms. Crowder are knowledgeable, well-prepared, organized and well-versed in family court law.
Mr. Arnold accepted my case and was able to prepare for trial in less than 30 days. As a result of his expertise and dedicated work effort, he was able to obtain a successful outcome on my behalf. Mr. Arnold and Ms. Crowder work exceptionally well as a team and both of them kept me apprised of the timing and steps in the proceedings at all times.
Mr. Arnold is highly professional, knowledgeable and strategic in dealing with his clients’ interests. He is a strong communicator and collaborative with his clients in the way that he approaches the issues and makes a plan to address them. Ms. Crowder is equally professional and adept in her communications skills.
Mr. Arnold has an exceptional staff. He has a highly-experienced team of associate attorneys, paralegals and administrators. The team is very responsive and timely in completing work. They maintain a clear line of communication regarding progress and calendaring of hearings and filings of motions. The team is polite, professional, and a pleasure to work with.
Mr. Arnold and his staff have a proven track record that has demonstrated his ability to successfully represent his clients in a way that instills confidence and delivers the best results for you and your children. I highly recommend Mr. Arnold, Ms. Crowder, and the staff at Arnold and Smith, PLLC, to effectively handle family court and custody case proceedings in your best interest.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Robin shafer
Donna Olson was amazing. She went above and beyond to help me
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24 Dec, 2024 by Terry ingram
I would like to thank DeMayo law firm. I was in an accident last April. And I was very satisfied with the law firm. They kept in contact with me. I would like to thank Ms. Crystal Verano,Ms Shawna Griffin, and I also like to thank Mrs. Shoemaker. I was very satisfied with the results. Thank you DeMayo Law Office.
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19 Dec, 2024 by M dillard
ABSOLUTELY HIRE THIS LAWYER and THIS FIRM
Andy O’Hara, a litigation lawyer at DeMayo Law, represented me when I had a serious injury. I called other lawyers, but I chose Andy because he talked to me on a personal basis rather than treating me like a “case” to handle. Andy asked me many questions, and then he LISTENED to me…not many lawyers actually do that. He acknowledged what I said to him, advised me about the process and some hurdles we would face, and actively assisted me through my healing process. When it came time to file the insurance claim, he helped me set reasonable expectations for the process and timelines. We filed a lawsuit to get the insurance company to treat my claim seriously. Andy did a great job of preparing me for the various stages of litigation. Ultimately, when we had an opportunity to have serious negotiations about settling the case, Andy made a compelling presentation of my injury, the pain I suffered through, and the physical, mental, and emotional experience that affected me in so many ways. Andy put all of that into words that expressed what I was feeling. In negotiations, we set a value that I would accept, and he stood his ground with the defense counsel until the insurance company finally paid what we demanded. In every step, Andy communicated with me, consulted with me, and made me confident that he was working to get the best result for me. I will reach out to Andy if I ever need a personal injury lawyer again and recommend him without hesitation to anyone who does!!
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4.8
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24 Dec, 2024 by Robin shafer
Donna Olson was amazing. She went above and beyond to help me
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24 Dec, 2024 by Terry ingram
I would like to thank DeMayo law firm. I was in an accident last April. And I was very satisfied with the law firm. They kept in contact with me. I would like to thank Ms. Crystal Verano,Ms Shawna Griffin, and I also like to thank Mrs. Shoemaker. I was very satisfied with the results. Thank you DeMayo Law Office.
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19 Dec, 2024 by M dillard
ABSOLUTELY HIRE THIS LAWYER and THIS FIRM
Andy O’Hara, a litigation lawyer at DeMayo Law, represented me when I had a serious injury. I called other lawyers, but I chose Andy because he talked to me on a personal basis rather than treating me like a “case” to handle. Andy asked me many questions, and then he LISTENED to me…not many lawyers actually do that. He acknowledged what I said to him, advised me about the process and some hurdles we would face, and actively assisted me through my healing process. When it came time to file the insurance claim, he helped me set reasonable expectations for the process and timelines. We filed a lawsuit to get the insurance company to treat my claim seriously. Andy did a great job of preparing me for the various stages of litigation. Ultimately, when we had an opportunity to have serious negotiations about settling the case, Andy made a compelling presentation of my injury, the pain I suffered through, and the physical, mental, and emotional experience that affected me in so many ways. Andy put all of that into words that expressed what I was feeling. In negotiations, we set a value that I would accept, and he stood his ground with the defense counsel until the insurance company finally paid what we demanded. In every step, Andy communicated with me, consulted with me, and made me confident that he was working to get the best result for me. I will reach out to Andy if I ever need a personal injury lawyer again and recommend him without hesitation to anyone who does!!
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20 May, 2023 by John & michelle
Martha and her team treated us like family!! Even though we had to go against a large company, Martha and her team were unwavering, confident and caring! They guided us through the whole process, and kept us informed on how the case was moving along! We’re glad we found the BEST workman’s compensation lawyer in NC!!! Keep up the good work!!
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08 Jan, 2021 by Rick
I have used Martha Ramsay two times in the past. There services are above board. Her group is always on top of things and will always keep you informed of the way your case is going and always answers questions on time.
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19 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
I feel quite blessed. I was literally in the last few days before my right to file would have expired. I had met with several of the firms many see on television, and perhaps because it wasn't a "sexy case" none of them signed me. However, when I met with Martha Ramsay she was kind and candid. She took my case, made me feel heard and empowered.
No, it wasn't a huge settlement, but that wasn't all I needed and Ms Ramsay made sure I was able to choose an option that suited me. I was able to choose an option that provides me with after care (once my case is closed).
I also appreciate her support team. My thanks to all.
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07 Feb, 2025 by Berenice cruz
Got over $$3,500 stolen from my attorney. He promise to take our case to sue a company and every time we asked for updates he will have an excuse. It’s been a year (12 months) and no work was done, we have ask for our money back and he was failed to provide an explanation on where the money is. He said he has to deduct his hours which no work was ever presented to us. In the whole year NOTHING was ever done. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Update:
Ms Andrew provided me with an invoice where he charged us $250 for just REVIEWING emails, this means he DID NOT REPLY, he did not do anything but received it.
Emails that he decided to ignored, he wants us to sign an invoice for a check when he is not even acknowledging the $200 that Mr River promise to add to our fund. He is also charging us more than what we had agreed on.
The agreement was that he was going to charged $250 for every HOUR Working on our case. He is charging us $250 for emails WE send asking about our case! EMAILS he decided to ignored. And unless he has a disability I can’t understand how long it took him to read my email.
We got over $3,250 for him LOOKING at our emails.
Please be careful because if that’s not stealing money idk what is.
In the refund the wants to give us is only for $375 back and asking us to sign a disclosure saying “we are happy with his service and all charges are accurate” IF THATS NOT STEALING PEOPLES MONEY, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS!
Funny you claimed we didn’t dispute the charges when we are asking you to send us the drafting work you claim you did. And NOTHING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. WE ARE DISPUTING ALL THOSE $3,250 that you did not work, you ignore emails.
I dispute those charges as soon as you sent them.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Saara raja
Andrew was 45 minutes late to our first court appearance. I was sent multiple reminders from his firm to appear at the correct time, and I was getting more and more stressed when he did not show up. I called his office and they had no idea where he was and assured me that they would contact him and find out. Finally he showed up 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for why he was late.
Andrew was representing me in a tenant eviction where the tenant was living in my property without leaving for 6 months. This is the first time that I have ever gone through an eviction so I hired him. He was supposed to check the rent bonds each month so that we could remove the tenant any time they did not pay their bonds to the court. He failed to check the October rent bond because we were attempting to negotiate with the tenant. Instead he waited until November and then realized the tenant hadn't paid in October and we could have filed to remove her weeks earlier. This inaction lost me 1 month of income. He will probably reply here that he didn't check the bond because he was negotiating - but I fail to see why both tasks are mutually exclusive. I am literally paying for his time (retainer paid for his hourly rate so it's not like I asked him to do this for free), so why were the tasks I asked him to do not done?
When I asked Andrew to acknowledge this mistake or provide me with a discount on his rate for the income that he lost me, he sent me the following reply, direct quote: "I have 100 other cases going on besides yours. The rent bond information is publicly available. So, it is also something that you could have checked just as easily." If he has 100 other cases and can't give my case the attention it needs, maybe he should take on less cases. And obviously if I was a legal expert and could have gone through this process on my own, I wouldn't have needed a lawyer in the first place.
EDIT - He was absolutely 45 minutes late. To deny that would be an absolute lie. I sat in the court room by myself while the judge skipped over me and went to other cases, and she directly said that we can come back to mine when my council shows up. And I did bring this up to Andrew by asking him to state clearly (by email) exactly what time he would be at court for the next court appearance.
As for why I said "Thank you" in emails??? and didn't call out the issues immediately it's because I was afraid that if I call out ineffective work during my case, that I would be retaliated against and the work wouldn't be performed at all. There's a reason I had to follow up over 100 times.
You are also misrepresenting me here. I NEVER once asked why you didn't file the writ of possession while we were negotiating. I understand ethics very well. I only asked why you didn't VERIFY that the tenant paid her bond. Isn't the saying "knowledge is power"? When the tenant flaked from turning up to sign the negotiated paperwork, we should have been able to file the Writ of Possession Immediately. Or even immediately after our court date. Instead because you never checked this fact, we had to wait weeks!!
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21 Dec, 2024 by Brett matthew
Service - 0 stars
Quality of work - 0 stars
Any type of case resolution - 0 stars
A waste of my entire fee that was paid.
Mr. Gordon -
It seems all your time trying to prove to my cc company that you did the work I paid for was most of the work you did, because that's more work than I ever saw for myself.... Which is what I told them, and the reason it was in your favor was because one of the deadlines of my cc company to reply to your response expired and I was not aware. As I explained to them, all the paperwork you showed them were never provided to me, and the reason I asked for a refund in the first place was due to your lack of communication, professionalism, and any type of quality of work (or lack thereof). It's the only logical explanation in the first place, since I have paid money for services which I have never received, and I have no resolution of the case you were hired to perform. Presumably, if it took you “several hours” to refute my claim, you didn’t start out with enough evidence to disprove it in the first place. And my “audacity” comes from being the fact that I am the one that ended up wasting every penny I gave you, with nothing to show for it. I think that you are the audacious one, to think that I am not deserving of any refund, because you had to spend time to manufacture evidence of your work you did for me.
Edit to respond to your edit:
I'm responding so that we stick to the facts as opposed to manufacturing hyperbole and you misrepresenting what happened, and taking no responsibility for your actions as a professional.
To reiterate, I lost the chargeback because, as the bank told me multiple times, we went past the deadline required by the bank to respond. In addition you showed the bank "evidence" of work you had done for the case, which I had never seen before, and could have easily been manufactured after the fact.
And to keep facts straight again, I never disputed the fee charged for the consultation, only the fees for the case, which was never performed. Way back I asked for a refund from you when there wasn't even any work performed yet, and you offered me a very small fraction of my fee. It was then that I realized you were not going to be reasonable and I initiated the chargeback. Throughout the time of the case I had to continuously do my own legwork for the case and emails to you went unanswered for days at a time. I was also extremely dissatisfied with your attention to my case, and knowledge of procedure, which is another reason I asked for a refund. I had to hire different representation for my case due to your lack of attention and resolution. I find it interesting in all of your responses you never claim to have represented me or found any resolution in my case. I think if you had finished the case, and then I initiated a chargeback, that would be a scam, not me trying to get some money back before the case was started because I was dissatisfied with your service. You offered me approximately a 25% refund of my original fees, which was before anything was even started for the case. If I had been represented to my satisfaction, or you recovered any damages in my case, I would have not asked for anything back, obviously. In this case the scam seems to be accepting my total fee with no resolution or progress to my case, and I find it preposterous that you expect you should be compensated for time responding to my dispute, when I was dissatisfied with my service in the first place.
Also I think we should leave anyone accepting credit card payments from me out of the equation, since you have zero knowledge of the subject. I hope my fee is worth it to you, since you seem to have a business practice of accepting funds for work not done, which seems like more of a scam to me.
Merry Christmas
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