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04 Apr, 2024 by Scott rosenbaum
My wife and I had a wonderful experience crafting our estate plan with P. A. Lundy & Associates. Their service, professionalism, and plain English manner of explaining complicated concepts were all best-in-class.
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02 Mar, 2024 by Simone esho
The Lundy team is awesome! In an initial consultation call, they took the time to make sure my family understood the difference between a will and a trust. Once we decided how we wanted to move forward, the process was smooth. The team was always responsive, respectful, and easy to work with.
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09 Sep, 2023 by Sherol clarke
Extremely professional and thorough.
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16 Mar, 2024 by Ken levinson
I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker for the Maryland Association for Justice's Auto Negligence Seminar, Litigating Auto and Trucking Cases in State and Federal Court.The experience provided me with profound insight into the dedication and commitment of MAJ towards empowering trial lawyers to achieve justice for their clients. My topic, "From Crash to Trial: Strategies for Your Truck Cases," allowed me to share and exchange knowledge in a forum that is genuinely passionate about courtroom excellence and client advocacy.
I am immensely impressed by the extent of resources, support, and educational opportunities MAJ offers to trial lawyers. Their efforts to ensure we are well-equipped to represent those who have been seriously injured or families of those tragically lost in accidents is commendable. The MAJ stands out as a first-rate organization, not just for its professional excellence but also for the quality of its people. The warmth, openness, and dedication of everyone involved are truly remarkable.
Being part of their program was not only an honor but a testament to MAJ's commitment to fostering a community where trial lawyers can grow, learn, and succeed in their pursuit of justice for their clients. It is organizations like MAJ that underscore the importance of our work and reinforce our commitment to fighting for those harmed by negligence.
To my colleagues in the legal profession, if you're seeking a community that offers unparalleled support, resources, and educational opportunities to enhance your practice, look no further than the Maryland Association for Justice. Their work makes a significant difference in our ability to serve our clients effectively, and I am proud to have been a part of their esteemed program.
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06 Feb, 2024 by Justin wallace
30 Jan, 2023 by Randy mcdonald
11 Jun, 2024 by James dimaggio
Lauren has very helpful with my family's estate planning needs. She walked us through the process, teaching us the pros and cons of all of the available options that best suited my family (will, trust, advanced directive and power of attorney). Would highly recommend!
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14 May, 2024 by Cliff robertson
I recently had the pleasure of working with Ms. Leffler to update and initiate a number of legal documents. I was impressed with her legal knowledge, skill, and professionalism, and would highly recommend her and her team.
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13 May, 2024 by Tony humbert
Ms. Leffler was very helpful, competent and responsive during our interaction. Everything I've seen while I was at their office was the way it should be: a professional environment that fostered the trust necessary for our long term engagement. No need to go with a "big" name when you can get quality services from people in your neighborhood. I highly recommend them.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Danielle
Attention to detail and fairness, in my case, was great. Being realistic with financial means long term and short term helped greatly in moving along the case.
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08 Aug, 2024 by Sarah cahill
Michael Katz and his team are top notch customer service providers. They are different than most offices - you can tell they do truly care and are true to their word and mission. They take time to understand your case and are have lots of expertise.
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15 Jul, 2024 by Susan you
Ms. Jessica keister is a fantastic attorney! She cares so much about her clients ! She helped me with my divorce and was both professional and empathetic. She kept me informed every step of the way through the process . Not only was she supportive, but she took a lot of time to explain those things I didn't completely understand. Her advice was on point and led to a good outcome for me and my family for which I am grateful. Thank you so much Ms. Jessica keister. I highly recommend her !
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08 Aug, 2024 by Sarah cahill
Michael Katz and his team are top notch customer service providers. They are different than most offices - you can tell they do truly care and are true to their word and mission. They take time to understand your case and are have lots of expertise.
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15 Jul, 2024 by Susan you
Ms. Jessica keister is a fantastic attorney! She cares so much about her clients ! She helped me with my divorce and was both professional and empathetic. She kept me informed every step of the way through the process . Not only was she supportive, but she took a lot of time to explain those things I didn't completely understand. Her advice was on point and led to a good outcome for me and my family for which I am grateful. Thank you so much Ms. Jessica keister. I highly recommend her !
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18 Nov, 2023 by Tiffany h
Emily Koning, and every member of the team there at FLAG, operated with such competence, clarity, and integrity that I was shielded from the confusion and loss that my divorce could have caused me and my children. I am forever grateful! Anyone, who has to go through such an unfortunate situation as divorce, can trust this team to deliver the best litigation for their case!
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08 Aug, 2024 by Sarah cahill
Michael Katz and his team are top notch customer service providers. They are different than most offices - you can tell they do truly care and are true to their word and mission. They take time to understand your case and are have lots of expertise.
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15 Jul, 2024 by Susan you
Ms. Jessica keister is a fantastic attorney! She cares so much about her clients ! She helped me with my divorce and was both professional and empathetic. She kept me informed every step of the way through the process . Not only was she supportive, but she took a lot of time to explain those things I didn't completely understand. Her advice was on point and led to a good outcome for me and my family for which I am grateful. Thank you so much Ms. Jessica keister. I highly recommend her !
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18 Nov, 2023 by Tiffany h
Emily Koning, and every member of the team there at FLAG, operated with such competence, clarity, and integrity that I was shielded from the confusion and loss that my divorce could have caused me and my children. I am forever grateful! Anyone, who has to go through such an unfortunate situation as divorce, can trust this team to deliver the best litigation for their case!
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22 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr.Whitney was very supportive of our families needs. He helped negotiate a settlement and decrease the toll of divorce proceedings on our loved ones as much as possible.
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19 Sep, 2024 by Gary
Absolute professional. Amos and his staff navigated me through a very difficult legal process. What I appreciated most was his honesty, patience, responsiveness, genuine concern and exceptional legal acumen. What a Great legal team to have on your side. . Highly recommended.
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07 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Good communication. Compassionate with clients. Great expertise. He’ll get you the outcome you are hoping for!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Ms. Mukesh is an outstanding attorney. She handled my divorce case and did a great job. She has a small practice and because of that she is able to provide personal attention to all the details of the case. She is very knowledgeable and explains the ins and outs of the case. She always looks for the best interest of her client and tries her best to bring the case to an expeditious and successful closure instead of dragging it along.
She is very flexible with her schedule and always does her best to make herself available to meet in person and returns phone calls/emails in a very timely manner.
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02 May, 2024 by Anonymous
She showed compassion, and took time to listen to my case.
She also gave good advice and insight on the procedures and how to deal effectively with the situation.
She was also patient, flexible and responsive.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
My attorney Shavina Mukesh was very patient and kind. She went out of her way in trying to settle my divorce out of court in which she was successful. Which saved me money and time and most importantly I was mentally relieved. My divorce process was mentally draining but Mrs. Mukesh was always there to hear me out. I was very pleased with her services and would recommend anyone going through a similar experience to hire her as your attorney. She will make the process as smooth as possible.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Shannon and her term were awesome. She helped me navigate an ugly child support case and very likely saved me thousands. I can't say enough about how compassionate and professional she was. If I ever need family law services again, I'll be going back to Shannon Kowitz for sure.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
Mrs. Kowitz is a great attorney. She's knowledgeable and stay current, hardworking and really caring. She makes each client a priority. She's easy to get along with and instills confidence and makes working together easy. Great person and great lawyer.
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10 Nov, 2023 by Lance
Divorce is hard. It has been a long, frustrating, 2-year process. Shannon has been an excellent guide and lawyer for me. She is well versed in the law, well respected by her peers, and by the magistrates and judges in Howard County. I would highly recommend Shannon to represent you.
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29 Jan, 2020 by Carol
Mr. Mathis was courteous and efficient in updating our documents. He took the extra step of referring us to an attorney in a different field who could answer specific questions which fell out of the purview of estate planning. I recommend his services and appreciate his professional expertise.
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06 Jan, 2020 by Diana
I would highly recommend Joseph Mathis to anyone considering an attorney for a matter. Period. I have been a paralegal for the past 25 years in Washington state, but lacked a referral from any sources to handle the probate of my stepmother in Maryland. I found Mr. Mathis just as you are doing now by reading his reviews on AVVO. I was compelled by the online review to contact him and I was not disappointed in any area of representation.
My case involved the probate of my stepmother’s estate. My father pre-deceased my stepmother, but my father’s estate was not probated based on the assumption that my stepmother would “do the right thing” by my father. This was my father’s third wife, but he also had been married to her for over 30 years. She had no children of her own, her parents had pre-deceased her and she was estranged from her sister for over a decade, if not longer.
My step-mother did sign a will within months of my father’s passing that accomplished doing the “right thing”, however, due to either her severe alcoholism or undue pressure/influence from “friends”, she changed her will to exclude all three of my father’s children and leave her estate to three of her “friends”. Two of these friends hadn’t been part of her life for over five years and one of them was my father’s friend who she had been “dating” after my father’s passing.
After she passed away, we discovered that my stepmother’s alcoholism was more severe than anyone thought it to be. It was on this fact that I pursued investigating a will contest, aka caveat proceeding, with Mr. Mathis. Based upon my stepmother’s severe change in behavior, her self-isolation, and new discovered high level of alcoholism, I truly believed that my stepmother was not in her right state of mind when she signed the second will. . In addition to my stepmother signing the new will two years after my father’s passing and 4 years before she passed, we were told by her attorney that she had sent a letter to him that stated that none of her deceased husband’s family were to inherit from her estate.
In the end the land my grandfather gifted to my father in the early 70s (pre-marriage to my step-mother) where he and my father built the only home my father’s children knew, and the only piece of land my father grew up on from age 12, was sold and the proceeds split between “friends”.
I was forced to purchase a few of my father’s guns from my stepmother’s estate. I found out about the auction of my father’s items the morning of the auction. Obviously, I couldn’t get to Gettysburg from the West Coast in time. I emailed and called Mr. Mathis’ office at 6:00 am (PST) and Mr. Mathis called the personal representative’s attorney to see about stopping the auction or what options might be available to us. There was nothing I could do but bid on my father’s property. I called Mr. Mathis in tears this day to tell him how things went. I had to leave him a message with my crying voice. He was so kind, he called me after hours to see how I was doing.
All of this hurt my heart wickedly, but I cannot say enough positive things about Mr. Mathis’ handling of this case. When we discovered the letter plus the new will of my step-mother, Mr. Mathis was very honest with me about worrying about the amount of money it might take to fight the will with this new information plus the probability of not being able to “win”. Mr. Mathis could have simply told me a retainer amount and taken my money, however, he admitted he was concerned about the costs versus the probability of winning. This is the mark of a truly great attorney. Based on my experience, a great attorney is more concerned about the negative affect on his/her client’s versus being paid a fee in a probable no win situation.
I recommend Mr. Mathis for any legal matter you seek counsel on without any reservation!!!
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25 Oct, 2019 by Mark
Mr Mathis is a very knowledgable, easy going estate planner. He was able to explain many things in simple terms and my 87 year old mom thought he was great too!
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12 Feb, 2023 by Kathy
Lauren was extremely helpful in creating our Family Trust and how to place all our assets into the trust. We highly recommend her.
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26 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
Lauren Leffler was just the attorney my family needed. My spouse and I approached her with the thought we were making small edits to our wills, but she helped us realize that we needed a full revamp. She was really knowledgeable about our unique needs and we feel secure that our wishes will be upheld thanks to our documents that she created. It would not have happened with the old ones. We’re so relieved to have found her!
A few months later, we needed to update my parents’ documents, this was much more of a time crunch than ours. After our good experience, I reached out to her for help. She got their documents done with the speed we needed. She was equally knowledgeable about my parents’ needs, which were very different from my own. We’ve been doing a lot of meetings for my parents these days getting their affairs tidied up, and Lauren has been the only one who has come to the initial consultation meeting having read their existing documents in advance.
Their office is easy to get to, but for my housebound parents, she came to their apartment.
My sibling plans to use Lauren to update their documents, my other sibling who lives out of state is disappointed they can’t use her (they asked).
We’ll definitely call Lauren in the future for any needs that arise.
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12 Dec, 2021 by Rhonda
I hired Lauren to help me with a guardianship case. There are not enough good things I can possibly say about my experience with her. She gave immediate attention to all the items needed in the case and returned emails and phone calls quickly. She seemed to always be one step ahead of the case. Her and her staff made this an easier than I anticipated experience. Not only is she knowledgeable and professional but she really cares about you and the parties involved. I can never thank her enough and highly recommend her and her firm.
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17 Jun, 2024 by Diana
My experience was very positive from the start. All my questions and concerns were addressed in detail and with patience. The service I received was very timely, the complete process was explained to me thoroughly. Everyone that helped me at McDonald Law Firm was very friendly and knowledgeable. I've told my friends and family I highly recommend McDonald Law Firm for their needs. 5 stars across the board.
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06 May, 2024 by Patricia a. dailey
My husband and I were clients of McDonald Law Firm, LLC with Andre McDonald as our lawyer. Mr. McDonald thoroughly understood our needs in executing a legal will to meet our requirements. I would highly recommend to my family and friends to consider McDonald Law Firm, LLC for any legal representation that they may need.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Liz
We contacted Mr. McDonald about a complex and sensitive estate matter. His comprehensive and astute review of the issue resulted in a most satisfactory solution. We sincerely appreciated his expertise, insights, and attention to this matter of much significance to us.
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10 Dec, 2021 by Michele
Jonathan Scott Smith is the most professional and knowledgeable attorney I have ever met. After a few months of research, I drove almost an hour to ask him to take a case previously held by another attorney. I knew after our first meeting he was the only person that I would trust going forward. The case was capped by my coverage and full of complications. Not only did he take my case, but he also won my case! He counseled me throughout, made it very convenient, fought for me no matter what came our way, even during Covid, and stood his ground. I was consistently kept in the loop of information and prepared for deposition and settlement. He was always 10 steps ahead and prepared for everything, even the unexpected which did arise. His confidence and knowledge gave me confidence when speaking in settlement. Linda in the office is amazing! She kept me informed and answered my questions, along with making me feel better on even my worst and most painful days. I could never say enough about how amazing the Jonathan Scott Smith law team are and I recommend them to everyone. They gave my family and I part of our life back!
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13 Mar, 2020 by Paul
I was a victim of a slip and trip accident at a prominent casino. 4 other firms turned down my case. Mr. Smith was my last chance. I am glad I made the call to him when I did. He fully explained that cases like this are a hard win, because the property has to accept liability. He took on my case and was diligent with acquiring all document from my medical providers. This was a long case held up by my very own medical providers, but Mr. Smith persevered and kept after what was needed. All of this while he experienced office staff changes, various paralegals errors combined with a strong caseload of his own. The fruit of the tree came to pass, he secured me a settlement that exceeded my minimum acceptable settlement.... SIGNIFICANTLY.. exceeded. I would recommend this firm and Johnathan Smith to anyone who feels they need a real advocate and someone who will do the work for you.
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19 Mar, 2019 by Ryan
I couldn't be happier with the way Jonathan Smith handled my case (Automobile Accident). Stuck by my side for nearly 4yrs & truly faught for me. The outcome of the case was great. Extremely talented lawyer, that knows exactly what he's doing. I didn't doubt him one bit & that was from the very first time i met him and he heard my case! Great personality, and amazing staff that after a little while becomes more like family!
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21 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Meg was recommended to me and handled my contentious protracted divorce. She was extremely responsive and had a special ability to "calm" the emotions and stay focused on the case issues. I felt well supported by her, and she answered all my questions. She hung in there as an advocate no matter how hard it got or how obstructive my ex-husband was. With her help and support I am happily divorced. I appreciated and benefitted from her skills and wisdom. She was definitely in my corner through it all. With her advocating hard for me the case did settle.
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30 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
After my 24 year marriage came crashing down around me I had no idea where to turn or what to do next. As a man, about the only thing that I knew was that I wanted to hire a female attorney with a lot of experience. A friend of mine recommended that I reach out to Meg Oliver to have her guide me through the divorce process. I am so glad that I did. Meg is a unique blend of experience, great communication skills and patience. In the end Meg Oliver negotiated a fair agreement with me ex-wife's lawyer. I was pleased with the outcome and highly recommend Meg to represent you in your divorce.
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12 May, 2023 by Sam
Meg provided me with all legal route options related to my case with all possible paths and outcomes including timeframes and financial burdens. She is incredible with communication via emails or phone calls, keeping track and staying on top of all required documentations. Her knowledge and experience in divorce law helped me in a great deal to get a settlement and a court order. She also has a wonderful office staff. I am extremely happy that she was on my side.
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20 Apr, 2016 by Krystal
Jonathan Portner & Portner & Shure are highly recommended. They resolved my case quickly for top dollar. The staff was attentive and sympathetic. All calls were returned. All concerns were addressed quickly and efficiently.
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12 Apr, 2016 by Brandy
Hiring Portner & Shure turned out to be a huge relief, Jonathan Portner and my paralegal Claudia Hernandez dealt with the insurance companies while I focused on getting better. They walked me through the entire process while handling everything, Thanks guys for the GREAT work!
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30 Mar, 2016 by S. cherny
I recently retained Mr. Portner for my accident case. He and his staff were very attentive to me and were always available to answer all questions. The firm worked quickly to resolve my case. I highly recommend this attorney.
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16 Oct, 2018 by Olha
I was very happy with the work John did for us when he helped us to set up our LLC registration. He handled everything promptly and responded quickly to any issues or questions that we had. Will be happy to refer him to anyone in need of this type of service.
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13 Oct, 2018 by Mostafa
If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer, look no further! Mr. John Byrley is extremely experienced and knowledgeable in immigration field. He made the whole immigration process easy and enjoyable for us. He is always available via email and phone, answers all the questions in details. My wife and I are still being helped by Mr. Byrley. He is very personable with a great attitude. The words can not express our admiration for him and everything that he has done for us. I highly recommend using Mr. John Byrley’s serves to everyone who wants to see a good result and deal with a professional attorney.
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11 Oct, 2018 by Elham
This is the best immigration law firm . If you want the best lawyer working on your case, this is the place.
John Byrley is very knowledgeable and experienced in the field. From the first conversation, he correctly predicted what to anticipate in my case.
He helps me during the interview process and advises me on the process followed. He is very supportive and handles the procedure smoothly. He impressed me not only with the professionalism, but also with the art of communication as an outstanding attorney.
I would highly recommend him .
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10 Sep, 2021 by Melissa
Naima has been my lawyer for over 15 years. Every case has been a success. My family wouldn’t be where it is today without her. Naima is very intelligent and understanding with all her clients. Keep up the good work!!!! The Ghaiad Family.
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16 Mar, 2021 by Haisam
Mrs naima said office has the best lawyers they very helpful and professional I just got my card thank you mrs laila the one that manage my case she is very professional thank you all the office
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29 Jan, 2020 by Tatiana
Recomiendo totalmente a la abogada Naima M Said Son un equipo de trabajo muy amables, honestos y confiables gracias a Dios y a ella hoy tengo mi permiso de trabajo y cuando ya pueda aplicar a la residencia pienso hacer este proceso con ella
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06 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Katherine is a bright, intelligent, caring person. My highest recommendation to Katherine.
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23 Feb, 2022 by Melody
Katherine is an amazing business attorney who is personal and knows how to work with small businesses. She always gives an estimate before doing her services so you won't be surprised by the bill. She has amazing knowledge and if a request is beyond her expertise she will either refer you out to a colleague or sign on co-counsel to give you the best service. Highly recommend!!
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21 Feb, 2022 by Benny
We are very pleased that we have been working as an IT start up with Katherine since we registered our business in the state of Maryland. She's not only a very professional and intelligent lawyer but also very supportive and empathetic individual
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02 Jul, 2018 by Holly
Charles Ware was professional and amenable to speaking to our family at a time that was convenient for us. His knowledge and expertise on the topic was impressive and he provided us with several recommendations in order to pursue the appropriate remedy for the situation. As a final point, he was sincere and extremely polite. I highly recommend him and would seek his guidance in any future matters.
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06 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
He listens to every word you say and even if it takes 20 minutes without interruptions he will allow you to explain the case.
Then he cautiously gives you the best advice you need. What more can you ask for? Thank you Mr. Charles!
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23 Jan, 2018 by S. t.
Mr. Ware is not your typical attorney. His years of experience, intelligence, integrity, patience and creativity make him one-of-a-kind within the legal industry. I came to find Mr. Ware during the most difficult time in my life - my separation/divorce. His kind calm and reassuring manner put me at ease while he diligently continued to work on my case. He was (and still is) with me every step of the way, no matter what. He will not give up. I highly recommend Mr. Ware if you are in need of an attorney.
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26 Jan, 2015 by Tristan
My girlfriend and I got involved in a domestic violence case a couple of months ago.
We both were foreigners and have no such experience before on how to find a good attorney and how to win the trial.
After some research online and word of mouth, we decided to trust AVVO and trust David.
David was a helpful listener and man of wisdom. He can always point out the key points of our case.
Finally he convinced the state of attorney office that everything was just a misunderstanding and they dismissed the case then.
We both are very happy and appreciate the life we are having now.
David promised that record expunge will also be done in another couple of months.
We really trust him and happy with our choice.
Thanks, David. The best attorney always tries to solve the problem before it really becomes a problem!
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05 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Very helpful, helped with drafting out our constitution and legal documents for our organization and identified any potential risks involved. Very great person to work with.
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05 Dec, 2014 by Duyquan
For my case, David was able to explain everything to me step by step. He was also able to effectively answer my questions while providing details about his own preparations. He kept me informed the entire process and I was able to trust him completely due to his amazing preparation skills. If you truly want the best criminal defense in Maryland I highly recommend you give David a call.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Alan goldstein
Jennifer did an amazing job with our family trust. Every base was covered and every possible contingency was addressed. Her encyclopedic knowledge of not just the laws but also of financial and tax matters was invaluable. She made the whole process easy and was such a joy to work with.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Maggie martinek
Jennifer McManus and her team are amazing! They helped my family through a very difficult and stressful time in our lives when our mother became ill and then passed. They later helped to set up a revocable family trust, and also provided counsel for us regarding our rental properties. They are outstanding at simplifying the process and providing exceptional service every step of the way! Jennifer and her team are patient, honest, and provide timely and consistent communication throughout the process. They stay on top of everything, providing updates, and doing exactly what they promise. They were always available when I had questions or concerns with very timely and often immediate responses. I could not have asked for better counsel. I would not hesitate to recommend my friends and family to Ally Legal Planning. Thank you, Jennifer, Stephanie, and Kristen for all your help!
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25 Jun, 2024 by Grant bim
As a Realtor i have worked with Mrs Kristen Lohmeyer, Mrs Jennifer McManus and their wonderful staff + team multiple times and they are always very helpful, prompt to respond and knowledgeable about the process. Believe it or not it can sometimes be very difficult to get folks on the phone but with The Ally Legal Team they either answer the phone when i call or will get back to me very promptly. A true professional that i will continue to refer!
- Grant Bim with Winning Edge Real Estate
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20 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
I contacted Evan to review my home buying agreement. He actually gave me a good referral to another attorney. Appreciate the help.
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17 Mar, 2015 by Marcie
Evan guided me every step of the way to find a new office location for my practice. He provided excellent advice regarding advantages and disadvantages of each location and then guided me through the entire lease negotiation process. It was a great advantage to work with such an experienced attorney who is also an commercial real estate agent. I highly recommend him.
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11 Mar, 2015 by David
Evan has created several legal documents for me and all have just what I needed at a reasonable price with excellent professionalism. He is easy to work with.
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31 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Davis after a consultation regarding execution of a will. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as a great communicator. Really appreciated his prompt attention and flexibility with my
schedule. Great to work with!
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28 Jan, 2019 by Lucy
Mr. Davis has worked with me three separate times. He prepared my Will and all those papers you have to have now days - the Power of Attorney and Living Will, financial papers and on and on. My head was swimming. He spent a lot of time with me and made it as painless as possible. It's not fun making a Will.
The second time I worked with him, he handled the probate of my father's estate. The third time was the probate of my mother's estate. He was kindness, itself, both times. It's never easy when a parent dies yet he was able to be comforting as well as helpful. He spent more time with me than he probably should have and made sure I understood everything that was happening with the estates.
I highly recommend him to anyone with elder law concerns. He leaves no stone unturned and makes sure you, the client, understand and are aware of the ins and outs of the legal stuff older people have to deal with.
(His assistant, Michelle, is great, too.)
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16 Jan, 2019 by Glen
Mr. Davis was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He informed me of what I was to expect of the legal circumstances of my case and guided me appropriately. He represented me in a hearing and at trial and was outspoken on my behalf. He also took an interest in me as a person and supported me and encouraged me on a personal level which was very helpful. I highly recommend him as an attorney and advocate.
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01 Jul, 2024 by Drummer4fi
Val and the Portner & Shure litigation team represented me in my automobile accident case. The service and award exceeded all my expectations.
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01 Feb, 2016 by Chris
Valerie Portner and her office exceeded my expectations. They were straight forward with me and handled my car accident claim as if it was their own. Staff was incredible helpful in all aspects of my case. Communication was fantastic. The end result brought closure to an unexpected and rather difficult period in my life. They genuinely seemed to care. I have recommended this group to all my family and friends. If you need an attorney for your car accident or personal injury, this is the office that you want.
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30 Jan, 2016 by Jim
I was seriously injured in a severe car accident last September. Her firm met with me and went above and beyond in helping me through the process, referring me to some outstanding specialists, handling my medical bills and handling all of the communications with the insurance companies. They even handled the paperwork to close out my auto loan on my car which was totaled in the accident. I'm confident that they wil get the maximum settlement for my family. Great firm, I would recommend them to anyone.
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19 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Jennifer Matthews Is a phenomenal Lawyer. She worked with me on my Traffic (DUI ) case, and helped guide me every step of the way. She was very patience and understanding of what was a very sensitive case for me (Due to my secret clearance and military background ) . I was worried, and nervous about what was going to happen to me, and I also thought it was going to hurt my career. Jennifer was very discreet while working on my case, which was very reassuring.
Before I decided to look her up, I visited quite a few lawyers to talk about my case, and needless to say they were less than helpful. Most of them made me feel more like a number than they actually cared. I was running low on time and I went to go this one lawyer who was going to have me just take the quick and easy way out (take a deal / Plea), and was going to charge me an astronomical amount to do so. Needless to say I was thinking about just representing myself that is until I came across Jennifer Matthews name on a review website. I was going to give one last person a try, because it was starting to become draining seeing so many people and explaining the case. I started by giving her a call and talking to her on the phone, I already within 5 minutes of talking to her felt a little more at ease. To be honest I was still skeptical though, most of the people that I spoke with on the phone sounded nice and like they cared... at first. I went to meet her in person (still skeptical and nervous) and as she introduced herself and I sat down I felt more comfortable than I did with any of the other people I talked to. We reviewed my case together and discussed what my options were at that time, and what I needed to do to get the case moving forward. She was straight forwarded with me from the start. She didn’t sugarcoat anything, and she put everything on the table. I knew everything from our first meeting, which was nice. I never felt like she was going leave me hanging or charge me extra later. I really liked how she talked to me as a person, not belittling me or treating me different because of my case. I can honestly say I trusted her.
As my court date came closer, she kept in touch on a regular bases and making sure we had everything we needed for the case. I never felt unprepared nor unimportant. The day of the trial she met me at the courthouse where she was fully prepared for the case. She knew what she was doing. She kept in contact with the court the whole time. Oh and not to mention her attention to detail, she found some inconsistencies in the reports on my case, which was for my benefit. Needless to say I would consider my case a huge win and I don’t think it would have ended the way it did with any other person by my side.
I’m sure this goes without saying I would most certainly recommend Jennifer to anyone who needs an amazing defense lawyer. She will be by your side every step of the way, and will not leave you hanging. She is the best, and It would be in anyone’s best interest that is in need of help to look her up.
-Jon
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03 Dec, 2015 by Carole
My son was arrested for some pretty serious charges. I had never had to deal with anything like that before and didn't know where to begin. A friend who had Jennifer for a DUI recommended her. She was amazing! She helped us find a bail bondsman in the middle of the night. Met with us as soon as he was released. She really listened to us and took an immediate interest in the case. She took all the time necessary to explain the process, the court system, everything until we felt comfortable. She is serous top notch and I don't know how we would have gotten through that nightmare without her! Absolutely recommend!
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29 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Ms.Mathews did a wonderful job representing me. She was very personable, professional, understanding and was very focused on me and my case. She explained everything to me every step of the way. Everything went in my favor. I was very satisfied with my legal service. If i could give her more than 5 stars i would. Yes i will recommend her and i would use her services again in the future. Thanks again Ms. Mathews.
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06 Jul, 2017 by Anne
It was an absolute pleasure working with katie. She went above and beyond to help me through a rough time!
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03 Jul, 2017 by Wallace sreaves
She covered all the angles for me. She went the extra mile to consult with military lawyers so she would be straight on that part of my case.
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26 Jun, 2017 by Sheida
When I met Kathie, she introduced herself a new lawyer. After 10 minutes, I knew she is a sharp, no nonsense, knowledge and she was no rookie. she handed me a plan of action, which I was trying to accomplish in months with another attorney who had 20 years of experience. Kathie listen to client and guide the client like me to a clear path. she explains all the procedures, options, facts, and take you step by step to your goal. I am so grateful to this amazing young attorney.
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16 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Erica Wilkinson demonstrated knowledge of MD bankruptcy law and provided excellent legal representation. She was honest and forthright on explaining the legal and litigation processes that was ease to understand. Also, she’s a patient listener and promptly responding to all inquiries. I strongly recommend her if you’re seeking a hard worker, good legal representation and excellent litigator.
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29 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
Thank you so much you help us a lot. We would recommend Erica to anyone. She was there for us. She answered any questions we had and explained everything to us. She kept in touch with us.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Anna
Thank you so much you help me a lot again Thank you Sincerely, Anna I would recommend Erica to anyone.
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09 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Neil is great very passionate, understanding went above and beyond to win my case very thorough when handling a case. Yes I recommend him
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08 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Lebowitz is a wonderful lawyer in the Maryland/D.C. area. I came to know about him through a friend of mine who had a case represented by him. Mr. Lebowitz distinguishes himself from other lawyers in that he conducts his business while sticking to high personal integrity both for himself and his clients. He does not hesitate to relinquish his clients who are less sincere with him, while also vigorously defending the ones who are forthright and sincere with him. He is a different kind of lawyer in that regard. His success rate is quite high especially considering his steadfast adherence to integrity. He is extremely bright, diligent, energetic, enthusiastic and motivated. A first-rate lawyer by any standards. I highly recommend him!
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18 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
Probably one of the best employment lawyers in town! Highly knowledgeable, extremely smart, and most importantly the person of highest integrity both professionally and socially. I would recommend him to anybody with employment issues in a heart beat!
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27 Apr, 2017 by Jason
I used Mr. Meyers services to complete a divorce proceeding that another lawyer was too incompetent to handle. Mr. Meyers was familiar with the law surrounding my particular situation and brought the matter to a satisfactory conclusion with little time wasted. A true professional.
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09 Apr, 2017 by Mark
I have used Mr. Randall in an adoption matter and in a divorce. He does not waste time filing motions and charging me a ton. He streamlines the case and is honest in how the judge wants things to be worked out between the parties. I highly recommend him
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28 Jan, 2017 by Sarah
I have used Mr. Meyers on two occasions to resolve employment law issues and he really understands business needs having actually ran a business himself and the importance of a quick affordable resolution. He puts the business first. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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09 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
Robert has provided me with legal advice on multiple occasions and two words come to mind - Personable and Straightforward. I appreciated his personable approach. He really made me feel comfortable in discussing the legal matters. Robert was very knowledgeable about the matters and he was straightforward with providing me with recommendations and a game plan. This was so helpful in a stressful time. I would highly recommend him!
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06 Mar, 2015 by Karen
Bob assisted me with a family problem after my Father passed away. He was very knowledgable in assisting me with dealing with my Creditor. He knew answer before we met with them. I would refer him to anyone needing legal advice.
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05 Mar, 2015 by Stacy
We could not have been more pleased with the representation provided by Mr. Landolt. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and very timely with his work. We have since referred him to a few friends and would absolutely use him again in the future.
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