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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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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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15 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Tharp and Stephanie were excellent in guiding and providing updates through out the process of my case. Without even meeting them once, everything went through emails and phone calls. I am pretty much happy with thier process and procedures.
Except the final amount (which could have been better in bargaining), I am happy with the rest.
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27 Nov, 2019 by Chelsea doolittle willis
Arnold & Smith law firm is the best! Everyone is so friendly and nice! They listen to you an make sure you are taken care of! If i ever need a lawyer again i will def come back to them; they helped me so much. Paul Tharp and Brad Smith are the the absolute BEST!!!!
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27 Aug, 2019 by David
I’ve now used Paul twice. He’s been more than just a great lawyer, he’s been like a shark in the very best way. After getting denied for disability on my own. I again went to Paul for help. After the first meeting and getting all my information there was very little else I had to do. He kept me in the loop all the way. Up to the day of court, then when I got there he had already spoken with the judge and got the approval for my disability. Paul and his staff are absolutely wonderful in my book.
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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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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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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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08 Sep, 2024 by Travis “t”
If your real estate agent recommends this scum, run. They will protect the interests of the agent/real estate company...not you, the one who has hired them. Despite begging for help due to some shady business practices with EXP Realty, they refused to help me. They get super upset when you record conversations, too. There is only one reason for that: you have something to hide. Enjoy explaining these recordings very soon.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Gabriela canchola (gaby asmr)
I would be nervous to have this group representing me, at least not when selling a house. Not only do they seem to do a sloppy job, but they don’t seem knowledgeable - and no one wants that when you are dealing with large amounts of money.
I originally did choose them to represent us for the sale of my home because they are covered under my legal plan. When I called, I made sure to confirm they would be covered. They confirmed. Well, after turning down the attorney our realtor referred us to, we decided to start the process with them.
First, the person who I started working with is a paralegal and not an attorney. That didn’t bother me bc I figure it would be like that in any other law office… but she started asking questions that made me question her competence. She kept asking my realtors for the closing date, which was directly written on the sales contract. Apparently, she just wanted to see if the closing attorney had scheduled it yet… but the sale process had only just began, it was strange that she would already ask for that.
While all that is going on, we get a sheet with some fees we had questions about. Turns out, our paralegal was out for half a week, so I called the main office. They had no idea what fees I would be charged. I was not given to someone who could handle any questions or issues while the paralegal was out, I was just told ‘who knows.’ You would think you would have someone cover for you while you are out in case your clients have any questions or to move things along. Not Soto Law.
The straw that broke the camel’s back for me was when the paralegal was finally in the office, she sent a group message saying we are not covered under my plan because it isn’t my primary residence - 2 weeks into hiring them. That is not acceptable. They have you send them your benefit number and sale contract before assigning you to a paralegal, so there is no excuse for not checking benefits at that time.
As it turns out, without asking us to confirm, they assumed that the property we are selling is an investment property bc we marked that it is not our primary residence. In actuality, we had to move before it was under contract so it was never a rental propert, it was just our previous primary residence. And bc my legal plan doesn’t cover rental properties, they said we were not covered.
By that point, I didn’t care that we were eligible for benefits, we decided working with this group would be much too risky and decided to go with attorney my realtor suggested. If they aren’t even aware that a second property doesn’t automatically mean it’s an investment property, or organized enough to verify benefits in a timely manner, I don’t have have much confidence something wouldn’t go terribly askew on one of the biggest sales in a person’s life.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Angela padgett
We just closed on our first home with Soto Law and absolutely could not be happier with the experience. We ran into several hiccups and communications with our lending team. Emily Watson, the paralegal assigned to our closing honestly kept the whole thing together. She kept the process moving forward even when it appeared to be stalled. She was kind and patient with us, our realtor and the sellers’ realtor. Brad Watson, the attorney who performed our closing, was knowledgable and personable. He answered all of our questions in an easy to understand manner. Could not have asked for a better experience during such a stressful experience. Many thanks to all!
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27 Feb, 2025 by Gary johnson
Outstanding legal services! The team at Sodoma Law provide exceptional expertise and support. They are not only professional but also genuinely dedicated to achieving the best outcome. Communication is clear, and they go above and beyond. Highly recommend for anyone seeking reliable and effective family law legal representation.
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25 Feb, 2025 by Deanna rush
I can't say enough good things about Sodoma! Such caring staff at a time when care is needed.
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24 Feb, 2025 by Bob burnette
David DuFault is amazing. The best business advice ever. Still David has heart and will see your best interests through. Timely and conscience.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Wanda greer
Joel Bondurant was great to work with. He genuinely wanted to help me with my attorney professional malpractice issue and kept me updated thru the entire process. I would highly recommend him and use his services again if needed.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Michelle ketchum
I highly recommend Joel Bondurant to anyone seeking legal representation in a legal malpractice case. He is an exceptional attorney who possesses a rare combination of expertise, professionalism, and dedication.
From the initial consultation, Atty Bondurant demonstrated a deep understanding of legal malpractice law. He patiently listened to our concerns, thoroughly analyzed our situation, and provided clear and insightful guidance throughout the entire process.
He was always available to answer our questions, address our anxieties, and keep us informed about the progress of our case. His responsiveness and compassion were truly invaluable during a stressful and uncertain time.
If you are seeking a legal malpractice attorney who is knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate, I wholeheartedly recommend Joel Bondurant. He is an outstanding advocate who will go above and beyond to help you achieve the best possible result in your case.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Anna
Joel decided to take my $250 consultation fee to get on the phone with me and tell me he couldn’t help me nor was he familiar with the area of law I was needed help in. His information was recommended to me off the MeckBar site for the issue I needed. I sent my requested paperwork in on 8/13 and Instead of emailing me saying “Hey I can’t help with the area you need” he opted to ask me to do paid phone consultation 48 hours later for $250. Immediately upon our phone call he tells me he’s not familiar with the area of law nor would he know a defense. I asked if I would then get a refund for the consultation or lack there of. He said no.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Louie curl
Keith metz is Top-notch, lawyer on top of your case he got my traffic ticket dismissed before the judge Even came in. I amVery satisfying will definitely use him in the future if I need anything. And he is very reasonable priced.
Thank you Mr metz
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29 Jan, 2025 by James bello
Thanks for Metz Law Firm and Attorney Keith Metz. Had a simple ticket that was reduced to lesser charge. Process was painless and easy. Most importantly, Keith answered all of my communication quickly and was knowledgeable during the whole process. It is really appreciated that he responded quickly and took the time to make sure I understood everything. Hopefully will not need his services but if I ever do need an attorney in the future I will definitely contact the Metz Law Firm.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Manash saha
Big thanks to attorney Keith Metz for helping me with my speeding case and achieving the desired result! His professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommended if you need a reliable lawyer who gets results!
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21 Jan, 2025 by Serenity fogel
Roseman law firm was great they walked me through the process, kept me updated, and answered all my questions.They were also super patient and nice it was great working with them.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Brian shell
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Attorney Connelly is outstanding. He’s incredibly communicative, transparent, and always provides thoughtful advice on the best course of action. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and made sure I understood every step, which gave me a lot of confidence. Thanks to his expertise, he achieved an outcome that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Attorney Connelly to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled attorney.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Ahmed el-sayed
Easy to work with and great communication.
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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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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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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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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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21 Reviews
4.3
60 Reviews
15 Nov, 2024 by Mhg kongolo
He is too cocky and arrogant.And he did not keep his word when he said he was going to help and make sure that I had information and other things he did not. Make sure.
You talk with him thoroughly.And you get things in writing.
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13 Nov, 2024 by Amber wysocki
I’m a social worker and speak with lots of people on a daily basis. He is very knowledgeable and I look forward to having him represent me in my matter against my employer. He is a caring attorney and knows when he has a claim and that is what you want. He picked out all elements of the claim and knew which he can tackle with confidence. With that being said, I know that there is no promise that a claim can 100% be achieved and he is upfront about that which is apart of their ethical responsibilities and speaks volume on his character.
Thank You,
Mr. Littlejohn
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21 Sep, 2024 by Asia smith
Mr. Littlejohn is someone I found on the internet. He was well worth the money I invested. My experience was exceptionally great, he was very compassionate, he patiently answering all the questions. Mr. Littlejohn is professional, and highly knowledgeable, he treated my son and I with respect and dignity, he never belittled us. I highly recommend this law firm and I will work with this law office again. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK Mr. Littlejohn!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Rob edelman
Attended the real estate closing for my daughter's home which was handled quickly and efficiently by Ashley Law Firm.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Kim trouten
Last year I closed over 70 real estate sales, and unless my buyer has a preferred attorney, my recommendation in NC is Mary Ashley. Her paralegal, Karen Carpenter is excellent and they give personalized ultra efficient service. They go the extra mile on behalf of my clients and make sure that all issues are resolved and everything is completed in a timely fashion. I highly recommend Mary's services.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Adam marlow
I was recommended the Ashley Law Firm by my real estate agent and I’m glad we took his suggestion. Our real estate closing came with significantly more hurdles than most typical closings. Mary Ashley went above and beyond to ensure our closing went smoothly and as planned. She took the time to thoroughly answer all of our questions related to additional items specific to our closing. She was friendly, diligent, and professional. If you are considering the Ashley Law Firm to handle your RE closing, look no further.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Louie curl
Keith metz is Top-notch, lawyer on top of your case he got my traffic ticket dismissed before the judge Even came in. I amVery satisfying will definitely use him in the future if I need anything. And he is very reasonable priced.
Thank you Mr metz
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29 Jan, 2025 by James bello
Thanks for Metz Law Firm and Attorney Keith Metz. Had a simple ticket that was reduced to lesser charge. Process was painless and easy. Most importantly, Keith answered all of my communication quickly and was knowledgeable during the whole process. It is really appreciated that he responded quickly and took the time to make sure I understood everything. Hopefully will not need his services but if I ever do need an attorney in the future I will definitely contact the Metz Law Firm.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Manash saha
Big thanks to attorney Keith Metz for helping me with my speeding case and achieving the desired result! His professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommended if you need a reliable lawyer who gets results!
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15 Jan, 2025 by Debra
Stellar job getting my ticket dismissed. First time hiring an attorney and so thankful I did. With deep gratitude, thank you Mr Ryan and your first class team for a job well done!
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25 Sep, 2022 by Brandon johnson
Ryan and Megan do a great job at getting your tickets brought down to non moving violations and no insurance points.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Nicolla m
What a wonderful experience with Ryan! He is such a great conversationalist and personable. During the consultation, he told me EXACTLY what was going to happen. He was able to get my traffic violation reduced to improper equipment.
So grateful for him.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Louie curl
Keith metz is Top-notch, lawyer on top of your case he got my traffic ticket dismissed before the judge Even came in. I amVery satisfying will definitely use him in the future if I need anything. And he is very reasonable priced.
Thank you Mr metz
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29 Jan, 2025 by James bello
Thanks for Metz Law Firm and Attorney Keith Metz. Had a simple ticket that was reduced to lesser charge. Process was painless and easy. Most importantly, Keith answered all of my communication quickly and was knowledgeable during the whole process. It is really appreciated that he responded quickly and took the time to make sure I understood everything. Hopefully will not need his services but if I ever do need an attorney in the future I will definitely contact the Metz Law Firm.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Manash saha
Big thanks to attorney Keith Metz for helping me with my speeding case and achieving the desired result! His professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommended if you need a reliable lawyer who gets results!
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10 Feb, 2025 by Amecca howell
If I could put 1000 stars I would! Mr. Eric is so understanding and communicates in the best way possible. During the consulting call he told me the laws and possibilities for my speeding ticket and what he might be able to get it reduced to THEN we talked about his fees. He didn’t rush my payments and reassured me of everything, every step of the way
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10 Feb, 2025 by Keshawyn williams
Big thanks to Eric and is team. Got my case handled properly and came out with a successful result. Service was great and looking forward to contacting them again if a situation arises.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Anthony rosasco
Called Inhaber law firm up talked to a team member right away told them what had happened sent over all the information payed that day and they took it from there never had to miss work for court I am very happy with the outcome of my case and would use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs a good honest lawyer
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23 Dec, 2024 by Danny clark
Great service the best in the Business!!!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Shaquita smith
Thank you so much Mr. May for your patience and time and helping me through this hard time. May God bless you love💙🌹🥰😘
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15 Nov, 2024 by Yanory guaman
Amazing lawyers!!
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06 Dec, 2024 by Kristi datz
Handled my matter. Very professional and very quick. If I ever have a problem again I will be contacting the law offices of Banks Huntley.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Radford brown
I was very pleased with the Law Offices of Banks Huntley. I called and got an immediate response. Mr. Huntley said he felt sure he could help me with my issue. He was aware of what the cost would be and between the court cost and his fee, I felt he offered a very reasonable solution to handle my case. Within a very short period of time, I got an email with the resolution, which was just as he had described. I could not be more pleased with the outcome and the services I received. Would highly recommend him.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Dj the
Just wanted to give a big thanks to Mr Banks Huntley. He took over my case in July of this year and got my case dismissed. He is one of the best lawyers in Mecklenburg County. He communicated with me every step of the way, he gave me options and clarity on my case. I really appreciate all you did. I highly recommend his services.
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07 Jan, 2025 by Pamela caron
Ms. Reynolds’s handled our closing today effortlessly. She rearranged her schedule for us so we could hash out details a few more hours. I am grateful for her expertise, calm demeanor and explanations through the documents and charges. We thank her team for their patience.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Gloribel diaz
Very professional and easy to work with! The entire process was great and the attorney at the closing table explained everything so clearly and answered every question. My clients spoke both Spanish and English and the attorney was accommodating and pleasant. Thank you for your professionalism.
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22 Jul, 2023 by Stephen passarelli
22 Jan, 2025 by Michelle aldas
Catrina was so sweet and understandable. I highly recommend.
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07 Jan, 2025 by Nancy campbell
On March 12, 2021, a lady ran a red light when the car beside her turned right on red. She was on her phone. I was going through a green light. Needless to say, we crashed in the middle of the intersection. After hitting the front of my car, the impact caused her to spin around and hit my driver's door. That turned my car into a commercial sized van which caused me to t-bone him. Then, the van spun around and hit my passenger's door pushing my car across seven lanes of traffic. This accident totaled my Lexus convertible which was in mint condition. Cars like that with no accidents and low mileage are very difficult to find. I mention that to say, you can get another car. However, you cannot get a new spine. This accident herniated C-4 to C-5 and further damaged C-5 to C-6, also damaged C-7 to C-8. My life came to a screeching halt! Initially, I couldn't move either of my arms. The policeman at the scene had to tell me what happened because I only remembered the van and didn't know what caused the accident. I was going through a green light! On April 12, 2021,
I had neck surgery replacing C-4 to C-6 with two plastic discs, six screws and a plate in my neck.
I am saying all of this to let you know that I have been in five other accidents and never had to have surgery or miss work! After hiring two other law firms which were no help, I was referred to CRLegal Team. They believed in me and worked hard for very little money! One would think that since she ran a red light, this would be a no brainer! No, her insurance company saw me as damaged! How could I prove exactly what this accident caused!?! There weren't any MRIs before this accident, only after! I didn't do anything wrong! I was in the wrong place at the wrong time! The policeman told me that I was the fourth person in an accident at that location. However, I am the first person to survive! I am here for a reason!
CRLegal Team has been a huge blessing! So, anyone out there who has been in an accident and wants honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic, just skip all small firms and others who are headquartered in other states. They want to make a fast 33% and put forth no effort! It bothers me that those other law firms each received a portion of CRLegal Team's fee! They did almost nothing! Thanks to CRLegal Team my medical bills were reduced 75% and I received a check on Christmas Eve. I am grateful for their hard work and highly recommend using them! Don't hesitate, just call now, you won't regret it!
Thank you so much!
Nancy D. Campbell
PS A huge shout out to Lisa, Joe and James for going to the mat for me! I am sure everyone there is first class! Like I said, call them!
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07 Jan, 2025 by Lashauna harris
I would just like to say that being this was my first time needing legal representation, I am so glad that I chose CR Legal team. I was hit by a tractor trailer and needed help on navigating how to proceed. They have helped me tremendously and they were always available and willing to answer any questions that I may have had. My attorney Marty was nothing short of amazing and kept in contact and helped me understand a lot of the process and how things would work out. The case managers that I worked with were great. Thank you CR Legal Team!
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12 Dec, 2024 by Lilli
Was trying to get a 30min consult over phone and asked to fill out an online form. Only to be emailed back with more or less of "not going to hear the case because its too pricy"
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11 Nov, 2024 by Retta maccurdy
I was quite pleased with the way BROWN MOORE handled my case from the start. They were professional throughout. They clearly worked diligently on my behalf. I highly recommend Brown Moore!
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21 Aug, 2024 by Reeva d.
I guess they are in a position that my potential business is not of interest to them. Sent them 2 emails first one dating back to 07232924 and another one on 080624..still no response. At least you could have emailed me back stating you were not interested. 10 days for a reply...yeah
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17 Feb, 2025 by John leslie
I have used Iticket law and they are awesome. Both of my cases were settled to my satisfaction. If you need an attorney please give them a call and they will go to work for you.
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17 Feb, 2025 by Tina petty
Absolutely fantastic to deal with. I filled out the form online, they contacted me immediately. I had constant updates via email. I did not one time, have to go to an office, I did not have to attend court, I did not miss any work. I had a traffic ticket with a reckless driving charge. Reckless driving was dismissed and ticket SIGNIFICANTLY reduced. I would recommend Hayley Iticketlaw a million times over. They really saved my "bacon". Thank YOU 🩷🎉
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17 Feb, 2025 by Nikki heflin
Fully automated, efficient & effective! Thank you!
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17 Feb, 2025 by John leslie
I have used Iticket law and they are awesome. Both of my cases were settled to my satisfaction. If you need an attorney please give them a call and they will go to work for you.
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17 Feb, 2025 by Tina petty
Absolutely fantastic to deal with. I filled out the form online, they contacted me immediately. I had constant updates via email. I did not one time, have to go to an office, I did not have to attend court, I did not miss any work. I had a traffic ticket with a reckless driving charge. Reckless driving was dismissed and ticket SIGNIFICANTLY reduced. I would recommend Hayley Iticketlaw a million times over. They really saved my "bacon". Thank YOU 🩷🎉
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17 Feb, 2025 by Nikki heflin
Fully automated, efficient & effective! Thank you!
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21 Jan, 2025 by Serenity fogel
Roseman law firm was great they walked me through the process, kept me updated, and answered all my questions.They were also super patient and nice it was great working with them.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Brian shell
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Attorney Connelly is outstanding. He’s incredibly communicative, transparent, and always provides thoughtful advice on the best course of action. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and made sure I understood every step, which gave me a lot of confidence. Thanks to his expertise, he achieved an outcome that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Attorney Connelly to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled attorney.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Ahmed el-sayed
Easy to work with and great communication.
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31 Jan, 2025 by Louie curl
Keith metz is Top-notch, lawyer on top of your case he got my traffic ticket dismissed before the judge Even came in. I amVery satisfying will definitely use him in the future if I need anything. And he is very reasonable priced.
Thank you Mr metz
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29 Jan, 2025 by James bello
Thanks for Metz Law Firm and Attorney Keith Metz. Had a simple ticket that was reduced to lesser charge. Process was painless and easy. Most importantly, Keith answered all of my communication quickly and was knowledgeable during the whole process. It is really appreciated that he responded quickly and took the time to make sure I understood everything. Hopefully will not need his services but if I ever do need an attorney in the future I will definitely contact the Metz Law Firm.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Manash saha
Big thanks to attorney Keith Metz for helping me with my speeding case and achieving the desired result! His professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommended if you need a reliable lawyer who gets results!
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Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
