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31 Dec, 2022 by Ray perez
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13 Mar, 2022 by Gustavo lara
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01 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Gina is efficient and professional. She always explained the options so me so that I could make an informed decision. I have extreme confidence in her and her work. She is a trusted resource that I would highly recommend.
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30 Nov, 2017 by John c
This attorney is very sharp, informed, and prompt on replying via email or phone. I hired Gina for issues regarding child support and custody issues as well as defending against false allegations against me. I am a firm believer that the truth always comes out in the end and Gina does nothing to stand in the way. She will fight for your rights and what is JUST not only for you but for your child as well. Provide her the best info and she will go to work for you. I highly recommend her if you are seeking a very professional attorney.
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14 Nov, 2017 by Dave
I hired Gina to help me through and amicable divorce. She was able to quickly and cost effectively guide us through the process. Gina represented me. My ex-husband felt comfortable enough with Gina's communication style and approach that he didn't hire his own attorney in order for us to save on legal fees and to expedite the process. I would highly recommend Gina to anyone in a similar situation.
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31 Dec, 2022 by Ray perez
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12 Oct, 2022 by Kevin b
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13 Mar, 2022 by Gustavo lara
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31 Dec, 2022 by Ray perez
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12 Oct, 2022 by Kevin b
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13 Mar, 2022 by Gustavo lara
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26 Aug, 2023 by Cyrille laurens
John and Isabella helped us with selling and buying properties, getting citizenship and a will. Every time they explained the whole process very clearly and were so quick to answer all our questions. Great experience until the next time! Thanks!!
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08 Jul, 2023 by Sandy gavin
He is the best man for the job , he will go above and beyond to help you get your dream, I recommend him to anyone that needs help
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13 Sep, 2018 by Sonia plascencia
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07 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
My wife and I are parents to a special needs child. We have a long history of partnering with the administrators in the school district and the special education teachers at the school. Despite this an inexperienced teacher, with little knowledge of the history, filed a DCFS report on us over a story our child told. Although the school district and the experienced teachers supported my wife and I, as required by law, we would have to go through a full DCFS investigation. A friend with knowledge of the DCFS pointed us in the direction of Marie Taraska, whom we hired after an initial consultation. Maire walked us through the entire DCFS process and was there for us from start to finish. Marie’s knowledge of the DCFS law and her experience working in the system not only gave confidence that our case would be resolved positively but also reaffirmed our belief in ourselves as parents. With Marie’s help our case was unfounded in short order. If you find yourself in our situation and facing a DCFS investigation, I highly recommend Marie Taraska. Do not have a friend who happens to be lawyer represent you and do not hire someone who doesn’t specialize in DCFS law. The DCFS is its own entity with its own rules and only a lawyer who knows this system like Marie can work fast and effectively to clear your name and put the matter behind you.
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23 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
Last April I worked for a school district in the south suburbs and was assigned as a monitor for a special needs child. To no fault of her own, the child was combative and had a flight response and would stop at nothing to get out of her seat belts while the bus was moving. While trying to keep her in her safety restraints, I was falsely accused of slapping the child. Naturally, I was terrified and felt helpless. I hired Marie to represent me through the criminal investigation. She was outstanding in her handling of the situation. Her instincts as a former prosecutor helped her to understand the minds of the people who were trying to form a case against me. She used her former experience to guide me every step of the way. After 4 long months I have been 100% exhonerated from any wrong doing. I can not say enough how much Marie's expertise got me through this nightmare.
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16 Dec, 2016 by Shawn barber
In the course of a recent custody dispute, false accusations of emotional abuse to my son were made against me to DFCS. Marie Taraska is an outstanding and professional attorney who not only defended me at trial, but investigated the matter to find evidence to prove my innocence. Marie did an outstanding job questioning and cross examining the witnesses to show the information which was used to indicate me was false. Marie proved in court that the individual who called the hotline was dishonest. Marie won my case. Not only was my indication expunged but so was my character! I would highly recommend Marie Taraska if you have been wrongfully accused by anyone!
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03 Nov, 2023 by Suzanne
He's very meticulous, extremely knowledgeable and generous with his time. I feel good and at peace.
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28 May, 2020 by Henry
What began as a complicated,ugly divorce, turned into a successful, tolerable time in my life because of Greg Markwell! Greg was attentive to all my concerns while being very understanding and accommodating of one's time and finances. His guidance during my divorce was unmatched. While my ex-wife's attorney kept delaying, Greg stayed positive and kept pushing proceedings forward. Truly, I feel lucky to have met Greg!
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18 May, 2020 by Cesar
I hired Greg Markell to represent me in my divorce proceedings after a friend recommended his services. Greg was understanding of my circumstances and walked me through the divorce process beginning to end. Throughout the process, Greg kept in contact with me and updated me on any and all progress made on my case. I truly appreciated his representation and have recommended his services to family and friends alike.
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31 Dec, 2022 by Ray perez
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12 Oct, 2022 by Kevin b
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13 Mar, 2022 by Gustavo lara
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31 Dec, 2022 by Ray perez
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12 May, 2014 by Linda
We started working with Natalie Remien and her team in 2011 and have been with them since then. This was our first time working with intellectual property and Natalie demonstrated exceptional guidance for us and our needs. Natalie quickly understood what we needed and we worked to accomplish our goals. She always makes herself available to us and has a unique understanding of the entrepreneurial journey. We have worked with her on a number of other issues which have been a challenge to our growing company and she is both competent and compassionate about our business as well as her own. We view her as a strategic partner for our company and would highly recommend her.
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05 May, 2014 by Justin
I worked with Natalie recently when I established a new business. She did a fantastic job and her team was timely and thorough. She has always taken my calls immediately when I reached out to her and has had good answers for any question I've thrown her way. She is well equipped to take her technical knowledge and relay it in a capacity that is useful to a business owner on a functional / decision making basis. I will certainly continue using Natalie in the future for my business needs.
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02 May, 2014 by Lea
Natalie has been great working with me on my TM and intellectual property. I am grateful I have someone I can ask questions to and who always gets back to me quickly and knows what she is talking about.
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31 Dec, 2022 by Ray perez
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12 Oct, 2022 by Kevin b
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23 Sep, 2019 by Angelica
Primero agradecer a Dios por aver puesto en nuestro camino a una abogada maravillosa Christine Contreras, gracias a ella logramos odtener la Visa "U" y ahora la recidencia, mi esposo y yo estamos muy agradecidos por que lucho por lograrlo a pezar de tantos ostaculos que se presentaban,es una persona maravillosa,muy profecional y comprometida en su trabajo,siempre nos mantenia al tanto de todo nuestro caso,Siempre fue honesta nunca nos mintio y es algo que no todos los abogados tienen nunca hubo cargos por llamadas o hidas a su despacho si pudiera marcar 10 estrellas en esta pagina lo haria y si la recomiendo y la seguire recomendando por que ya hay muy pocos abogados como ella,Gracias Christine Contreras.
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11 Jan, 2019 by Melissa
Hiring a lawyer to help us handle our immigration process was the best decision we made! Christine was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and helpful. She made everything easier considering the distance we had and the time zone difference. She’s always available when we needed her, prompt to answer enquiries no matter how small, communicates constantly and was simply there every step of the way. You need a lawyer of her caliber to your side. She was overall outstanding and is now a family friend. We’re extremely grateful to have worked with her. We absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking immigration assistance. Oh and she’s beautiful too!
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12 Jun, 2018 by Mr. bernal
First of all I want to thank God for guide me to immigration attorney Christine Contreras, getting the right attorney is not an easy task as you may know, specially when there are so many. Mrs. Contreras is very professional, knowledgeable and up to date with the constantly changing immigration laws and procedures, she handled my case which by the way was complicated because of my entry and stay in the U.S. I was basically banned from getting a change of status, I knew I needed to go through the provisional waiver applications process but I also knew my chances of getting approved were low, luckily Mrs. Contreras has a lot of experience in this field, she used everything she could find in my favor, always kept me informed and answer every question I had, she helped me every step of the way, I was seeing application after application being approved and prepared me for the big day, the interview with an immigration officer back in my country, everything ran smoothly. Now I'm very happy and thankful that I made it back to the U.S. as a legal permanent resident, it was a long process but was worth it. I highly recommend Mrs. Christine Contreras as an immigration attorney. Thank you
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31 Dec, 2022 by Ray perez
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12 Oct, 2022 by Kevin b
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13 Mar, 2022 by Gustavo lara
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12 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
As Caitlin Clark is to basketball, Rima Kapitan is to human rights and employment discrimination law. She is brilliant and is a leading Palestinian human-rights attorney who defends academics, students and others who defy the narrative. The greatest of all time!
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16 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
Rima Kapitan represented me as a graduate student in an academic case. As a student without significant cash flow, she immediately made me feel comfortable and was willing to work with me financial-wise, which was so awesome. Rima the epitome of professionalism, kind, but is 'no nonsense' when representing her clients. Although the case did not turn out as (anyone) had expected, I couldn't have had the great successes I did if it weren't for Rima and her partner Yusra. She can get stuff done...and quickly. I had an extremely positive experience with her law firm.
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01 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
Rima takes the time to understand the details of your case and has an in-depth understanding of higher-education law. After an initial discussion of the problem I was relieved to find out that Rima concentrated her practice on representing faculty Rather than institutions. She was excellent at responding to attempts by university lawyers to bully and intimidate me, and in making sure that they respond to the concerns I raised. In the end, the settlemnet Rima negotiated for me was over twice the amount that the university originally offered.
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10 Apr, 2019 by Titus
“Brandon Brown,” is a fantastic Attorney ! He’s hard working, dedicated, and committed to his personal craft as an attorney ! I definitely appreciate the high level of professionalism, and confidence that ensues Attorney Brandon Brown! It is with high confidence that I’ll recommend Attorney Brandon Brown to anyone that’s in need of a proven attorney ! In my personal opinion “Brandon Brown” is worth every penny that he charge ! #NotGuilty04092019
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05 Feb, 2019 by Krystal
I hired Brandon Brown to defend me on an Animal Neglect charge. At our very first meeting I learned that Mr Brown is an honest and upfront person. He spoke with so much confidence. With his professionalism and how well he considered my concerns I knew he was the right person for my case and I was absolutely correct! I only appeared in court twice for this case and on the second round Mr Brown beat my case and charges were dismissed!!! I recommend Brandon Brown to anyone who’s looking to hire an attorney.
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05 Feb, 2019 by June crayton on behalf of jerry crayton
Attorney Brown was very courteous and thorough in response to my needs. He listened to my concerns and took special measures to address the specific needs related to my brother's case. He frequently asked if we had additional questions, taking time to answer our questions. He represented us in a highly professional manner, facilitating the best defense possible. Particularly, he communicated my brothers health needs to the court and followed through on our behalf to obtain appropriate considerations and care for him.
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06 Dec, 2023 by Joseph
My experience/journey with Courtney Kelledes has been a pleasant and knowledgeable one. I contacted her for help with a years long ongoing situation which had been taken upon by other lawyers with no resolve. After explaining my situations and concerns she informed me that she would contact me after reviewing my info with her partners. I was contacted back shortly where she told me, while she could not make guarantees she and her partners did find merit in my cause, requests and ultimately my goal. From there Courtney laid out a precise step by step strategy with options for said steps. After that it was blast off as she went to work on my behave legally while thoroughly explaining steps, goals, expectations and timelines. She always kept an open ear to my concerns being that I had not had the best if not down right bad experience dealing with the various organizations in past attempts. Courtney always heard my voice and broke down said concerns with answers that I could understand as it applied to the law and my situation. She was always upfront as she pointed out the upside and possible downsides and always had a plan to address any and all possibilities. I appreciated Courtney’s patience with me as there were times due to the courts, law enforcement and past covid 19 fallout the results, while when realized were favorable, seemed to go beyond what would have been thought typical time wise which was frustrating but even then that’s when she showed her value and diligence as she never let department drag go without inquiry on my behalf. Courtney represented me and performed her duties as my lawyer as I always wanted from my initial attempts in the past but had not received from other lawyers before her. We ultimately achieved our goal with me gaining confidence that the legal system isn’t just one sided. Courtney Kelledes is a knowledgeable, down to earth, professional lawyer!
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04 May, 2023 by Anonymous
All throughout the expungement process, Courtney was very thorough in her explanations and available for questions. Her work resulted in a successful expungement, and she kept me up to date throughout. I would highly recommend her.
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04 May, 2023 by Anonymous
Courtney went above and beyond to make me feel seen and heard. She really cared about my case. She was very prompt with everything and always kind. She was able to get a dismissed case expunged for me, which was huge. Courtney has my warmest recommendation.
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03 Jul, 2019 by Andrew
Today I made my final appearance at the Daley Center after nearly three years of court dates. Ava was by my side through it all, and I couldn’t recommend her with more appreciation and sincerity. She is fierce and intelligent as a lawyer, and someone you can trust. Her accomplishments speak for themselves, but beyond that is well known and admired by everyone at the courthouse, from the judges and prosecutors to the clerks and janitors. She will not tell you how to proceed with your case, but will advise you on the best course of action at any point during its proceeding. Be prepared to do your homework on her recommendations. Do not hesitate to contact Ava for representation, she is worth 10x her vegetarian weight in gold!
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26 Mar, 2016 by Ledon
I am always in traffic-trouble & Ava has been my body guardian angel for like at least 8-10 yrs she makes sure I always come out in a good position
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11 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
Ava was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive during the course of my case. She kept me informed of all possible options and pitfalls. She was also outstanding in the courtroom. I would recommend her highly.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Referred by a friend to Donald Shapiro, the firm took on my case. Mathew Bassinger was assigned the case. Early we had some road blocks, and Mathew made some changes to keep the suit alive. I've never been involved in a lawsuit, but he made things very easy to deal with. This malpractice suit involved a death, the care Mathew took helped us move through the process. In the end despite some obstacles Mathew secured a settlement me and my family are content with.
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28 Jul, 2015 by Emily
Matt Basinger, Esq. is adept at all matters pertaining to his field. He expeditiously secured a monetary settlement for a car accident case that far exceeded my expectations. Always professional yet never aloof, Matt Basinger is quite polite and always a gentleman. He promptly returns telephone calls and written communications. I never had to wait more than 2 minutes to see him for an appointed meeting; as an agoraphobic person, that is quite important to me. I was never made to feel uncomfortable about not understanding all aspects of the law; Mr. Basinger listened well and patiently explained whatever I did not understand. He was always thoroughly prepared for our meetings; he never had to stop and search for information, it was always at hand, an indication of his highly analytical thinking process that makes him anticipate various scenarios and be prepared. If I ever find myself in court, I'd want him on my side! I highly recommend Mr. Basinger and the Shapiro legal firm.
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07 Sep, 2014 by Jennifer
Mr. Basinger always explained every detail of my case thoroughly, he never made me feel rushed and always took the time to really listen to my questions or concerns. He cares about his clients and what they are going through, I highly recommend Mr. Basinger for his dedication and honesty.
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07 Aug, 2019 by Sharon
Lauren is effective because she combines compassion with power. Her knowledge of what to do and ability to strategize meant that she did not rush through my case for her easy profit. She worked hard for ME, not for her firm or for herself. Lauren always had my interests in mind and negotiated a settlement beyond what I had hoped for. Lauren is not afraid to take the case to trial because she’s talented. This helps bring in a fair settlement. She does not inflate her settlement expectations with a sales technique you see in commercials. She is fair and reasonable with her settlement expectations and assertive in achieving these expectations. In spite of my lack of understanding of how the legal process works, she never spoke condescendingly to me. She made my small case feel as important as a million dollar settlement. She took her time with my questions and answered the same question the third time with as much clarity, patience, and detail as she answered it the first time. Lauren returned my emails and calls promptly because she treated me as equally important as the firm’s big clients. She is intelligent, competent, and dedicated. With Lauren, I never felt alone or vulnerable. I had a savvy ally.
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26 Apr, 2019 by Kim
My case involved working with Lauren from another state and she proved to be the best fit I could have asked for. I was injured in Chicago on vacation but lived in Mississippi so there was mostly email and phone conversation. She was so accommodating to all my questions and so patient with me especially since I have never needed a lawyer before this experience. Our communication was so pleasant and she was a joy to work with. When my husband and I finally had the opportunity to meet her in person, we felt like we had known her forever. She is so professional and compassionate and that is a wonderful combination. I was extremely nervous during the deposition but she calmed me down and prepared me for the meeting. Our outcome was positive as well as my whole experience.
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24 Apr, 2019 by Jaime
I have consulted with Lauren Cohen on several potential cases. Lauren is always very responsive and detailed in her analysis of the facts. She is very honest and has compassion for each individual case. I would highly recommend Lauren Cohen to any individual seeking personal injury or medical malpractice advice.
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18 Sep, 2019 by Bryant
Jay and his team went above and beyond everything that we expected throughout our entire case. He put years of hard work, understanding, compassion and empathy into our case and fought for my baby girl with everything that they had. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.
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11 Jul, 2019 by Dauneangel
The Deratany firm represented my family in a wrongful death/medical practice suit and won! The attorney's Jay Deratany, Mike Kosner and Megan O'connor went above and beyond to ensure a positive outcome. They not only "represented" my family they were aggressive yet personable and they fought hard. They did the necessary research, hired expert witnesses, were beyond prepared and kept me in the loop throughout the process. During our 2 week trial, my thoughts were even if we don't win, I know it's not because my attorneys weren't prepared. The case they presented was flawless and I couldn't be happier with the outcome!!!! Believe me you want this firm on your side!!!!
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15 Apr, 2019 by Tricia krause
Jay has been always compassionate and respectful to his clients. I am grateful that I had used his firm. He is highly skilled and knows how to succeed.
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07 Mar, 2019 by Brandon
Robert was recommended to me by a friend, and my past experience with lawyers was not great, to say the least. I had always seen them (in injury circumstances) as someone who has the tools and vocabulary but essentially acts as a middle man that just takes most of what you are due. Not SO with Bob. After hiring, he was very upfront with me about the circumstances and scenarios that my motorcycle accident & claim would lead to, and he helped me every step of the way. By the grace of God, and his professional team we reached a result that was beyond satisfactory. He worked at a speed much faster than the state of California and was always one step ahead of everyone else. If you have need for a personal injury lawyer I can't recommend Bob enough. He's professional, timely, candid, and will work his hardest to make sure that you are fairly represented, and given your best chance when pitted against insurance companies and 3rd parties.
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16 Apr, 2013 by Dan
I have never engaged a lawyer for anything before, and was incredibly reluctant to do so. But on the advice of friends after several months of trying to get a resolution on my own proved frustrating and fruitless, I got in touch with Bob to help sort out medical bills from a bike/auto collision. Bob was thorough in his explanations, incredibly responsive and refreshingly realistic at every stage about possible outcomes. Thankfully, the situation was resolved in my favor - but even if it hadn't been, I would have been very pleased with Bob's professionalism and service.
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03 Aug, 2012 by Roxanne
I hired him for a difficult case and he has worked hard on the case. He keeps me updated, which is rarity with attorneys. He is highly energetic and wonderful at working the case that other attorneys lacked the knowledgeably to hit all the angles. (I did a lot of lawyer shopping for the right one.) I was very impressed and if needed will use him again.
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22 Aug, 2019 by Joneta
Mr. Eason will fight for you every step of the way. He calls back whenever you call and will make an appearance whenever you need him with no hesitation!!
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01 Aug, 2019 by Tiffany
Mr. Eason was extremely professional and returned calls in a timely manner. He kept me informed of the process in selling my mom's home and made the transaction less stressful. Mr. Eason answered all of my questions thoroughly and made me feel so comfortable that I allowed him to represent me at the closing and did not attend. He is honest, hard working and worth every dime!
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14 Jul, 2019 by Oscar
Attorney Marcus Easson was truly professional in all areas my case! He was punctual to time sensitive material! Very explicit to all court ordered documents!
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20 Sep, 2016 by Steve
Gayle represented me during my first home purchase. There was a lot I did not know going into such a major transaction. Gale made it a simple and seamless process. Gayle represented me diligently from offer to closing, and did so with a sense of humor. Whenever I was unsure of how something worked she was happy to take the time to explain it to me. Even when the lender made a mistake and closing had to be pushed back, she assured me this was not a fatal blow and nothing we could not handle. Buying your first house is stressful. If you want a lawyer that will make the process a little less stressful I would highly recommend Gayle.
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24 Jul, 2016 by Sharanya
We were buying our first home and we had so much trouble before we came to Gayle. We couldn't be more happy with her. You want an attorney who you feel is really on your side and is trying to get the best for you and for us, Gayle was all that and more. She was always prompt in her replies, and clear in her explanations. We never felt like we were out of the loop. She also never makes you feel like you asked a foolish question. We absolute recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney.
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21 Jan, 2016 by Joe
Gayle represented us in a recent real estate transaction. She was very responsive and provided the support and representation needed. I was pleased to work with her and look forward to working together again in the future. I would recommend Gayle to anyone buying or selling a home.
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29 Apr, 2015 by Carol
Alan Sohn has addressed our family's legal needs for over a decade. His approachable, calm, and knowledgeable manner suited our family's requirements for estate services. Mr. Sohn is completely trustworthy and honorable; we never doubted his confidentiality. He receives our family's highest recommendation.
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03 Jun, 2011 by Anonymous
We have recently updated our estate planning with Mr. Sohn for my family. His expertise and experience made this process very easy to understand and I was comfortable with the speed and accuracy in which everything was performed. Understanding the process was something that I did NOT do the 1st time I attempted to set up my estate, but this time I have a better understanding of not only what we are doing, but also why we are structuring the estate planning the way in which it was done. I would highly recommend Mr. Alan Sohn for this type of work as well as the legal business matters he has also successfully assisted me with over the years.
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21 May, 2011 by Lawrence
I have known Alan for over 5 years and his integrity and knowledge of the law are second to none. Alan is precise and leaves nothing to chance.
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30 Nov, 2023 by Tina
Elizabeth is beyond wonderful!!! She is very knowledgeable and her fee structure is reasonable. I feel very safe and secure with her practice and help with my Estate planning needs.
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04 Jun, 2023 by Pam
Working with Elizabeth Fink for an estate closing was an outstanding experience. Even though this was a difficult time for me and my family, she made the process as smooth as possible with kindness and compassion. She walked us through the process step-by-step in the most cost efficient way possible. Even when more questions arose after the work was completed, she was still very responsive and helpful. She will be our legal consultant from now on. I highly recommend her to my friends!!!
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30 May, 2023 by Diana
Thank you again Elizabeth for everything you did for me. You real don't know how much you and your staff helped me. Keep up the great work you are doing. GIRL POWER!
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11 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
What else can I say? Mr. Aberman successfully guided me from an auto accident to a fair settlement. He advocated strongly on my behalf, and is a kind, caring human being. What more could one ask for in an attorney? Use his service. You won't regret it!
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15 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
After a horrific accident I didn't know where to turn. A friend recommended Sheldon Aberman, and I owe her a huge thank you. "Shelly" took care of everything, not one thing left to us as my daughter healed. He got us the BEST results possible, not real close, not almost, I mean the BEST result possible given the circumstances. Would I recommend this lawyer? I'd do commercials and testimonials if asked!
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11 Feb, 2013 by Elana
I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Sheldon Aberman. This was my first time being involved in a lawsuit and he guided me every step of the way. I never worried or felt insecure. Mr. Aberman kept me informed and led the way to a very successful ending to our case !
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24 May, 2019 by Marcella
I was referred to attorney Blumenshine through a relative who was very confident that I would be in good hands. From the start attorney Blumenshine was very attentive and compassionate. As the case progressed, he assured me that I would become whole again after suffering a broken arm in a traumatic car accident. I am very grateful of the service Blumenshine provided and very satisfied with the outcome.
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17 Jan, 2019 by Larry
Scott worked on my case with a combination of diligence & skill that u will need in a car accident case. His experienced staff is helpful in guiding u with the myriad of documents u will need. I highly recommend that u give Scott a call. U r not just a client for Scott, but a concerned citizen who needs the best possible legal assistance at an important time in your life u did not expect. Best attribute is that he is constantly in contact with u, & only a phone call away if u have a question.
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01 Aug, 2018 by Ariadne
It has been a positive experience working with Atty. Scott Blumenshine and his staff Dennice Vergara. I can’t simply thank them enough for helping me every step of the way with my case.They are very helpful and nice to work with. I highly recommend this Scott Blumenshine Law Group.
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

  1. What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
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  2. Experience and Specialization:
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  • Fee Structures:
    • 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.
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    Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case.
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