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16 Apr, 2024 by Craig
I perceive Josh to be one of the good guys!
A defender of the constitutional, inalienable rights of property ownership and will fight to receive highest and best use value for your property!
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30 Jun, 2023 by Eric
Josh went above and beyond to protect my rights against an overreaching City and solved the problem at the lowest possible level without litigation or even headache. He did a great job of explaining my case to me and listening to my point of view on strategy. I use attorneys for various things regularly, and Josh is definitely one that you can turn loose and just show up for your hearing. I have never seen a more prepared attorney, I will use Josh time and time again.
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20 Apr, 2019 by Doug
The Georgia DOT was about to condemn my property to widen a road. I hired Josh and he took the time to walk me through the condemnation process. He then reviewed the road plans with me and explained exactly what the DOT was taking. Josh answered every one of my questions and I felt a great sense of relief when I left his office after my initial consultation. He really put my mind at ease. Once negotiations started with DOT, Josh had already compiled all of the local sales comps and the DOT’s lawyer knew that Josh was willing to go to court if necsssary to get me the most money for the property that was being condemned. Once it was over Josh had gotten me a settlement of over $800,000!!! Hiring Josh for my condemnation case was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
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30 Apr, 2022 by Janette
From start to finish totally amazing. I personally was very stressed with my case but as soon as I had spoken with Lance my mind was at ease. He explained everything to me in each case scenario and he was happy to fight for me no matter how I wanted to proceed with the case. No pressure on me at all. Best of all I got exactly what I needed and wanted from the outcome. Would highly recommend Lance to anyone
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12 Apr, 2021 by Tami
I hired Lance for my divorce and I would recommend him. He is always willing and able to discuss questions I have, even if he’s answered it before. I never felt like I was bothering him. Not only did he understand and explain the legal situation, he knows how to work with clients who are stressed and scared in a legal battle. I’m thankful for his listening and advice.
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27 Mar, 2021 by Jennifer
Lance is extremely knowledgeable and caring. I called him in crisis mode very scared, and he took a lot of time explaining to me all my options, and putting my mind at ease. I will definitely be hiring Lance.
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04 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
I was recommended John through a friend with high expectations and he did more than deliver. He was a very smooth and down to earth speaker and able to turn complicated legal terms into understandable laymens. His ability to let you know what all possible options are and based on his considerable experience what he believes is best for you is very reassuring. I would highly recommend John to anyone of my friends or family that live in the Forsyth area.
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26 Sep, 2015 by Bristiel
Mr. John Rife is a lawyer I would recommend to anyone and everyone. He helped me get out of a really tough situation with the best possible outcome, in compliance with the law, and while taking the 'scary' out of needing a lawyer and being involved with the court system. He talked to me like a human being, and made sure that I understood legal terminology put into plain English, and always along the way never put me into a position where I was uncomfortable or disagreed with the way he was proceeding with my case. He told me everything I'd need to do to get my case handled directly and smoothly, and gave me the chance to be proactive which really helped me out. Your not just another dollar sign to this guy- and that's rare to find in lawyers.
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17 Sep, 2014 by Donna
John Rife provided excellent representation for my son who was arrested twice on drug offenses; one arrest occurring while he was out on bail for the first arrest. While my son was required to serve two months jail time while he was awaiting his court dates, Mr. Rife was able to get him probation, drug counseling, and community service with no additional jail/prison time to serve. I believe Mr. Rife's established rapport with law enforcement/judicial officials in Cobb County helped in my son's case. He was also very responsive to me and my husband and my son throughout the process, despite the fact that he was very busy with other cases. I would definitely recommend Mr. Rife if you are in need of an experienced criminal attorney in Cobb County.
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12 Oct, 2009 by David
Two years ago when I first met with Stuart he advised me based on the facts at the time to try to settle my issue outside of the legal process based on the facts at the time. One year later he re-visited my situation at my request, accepted the challenge, and with his knowledge in the area of County Laws and Homeowners Associations we arrived at a settlement satisfactory to all parties within about a year of filing the lawsuit. I would not hesitate to recommend Stuart Teague to anyone in need of a knowledgeable, capable and successful lawyer in Forsyth County, Georgia.
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08 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
Stuart is a trusted friend and has handled all of my family, personal, and business legal matters. I highly recommend him.
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31 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
When I started looking for a lawyer, I knew exactly what I wanted and needed. What I wanted was a lawyer who had the knowledge to handle my situation and be willing to research all of the finer details. What I needed, and this is very important to me, was someone who I felt I could really trust and count on. Personality always matters to me. I need to feel a connection with a person in order to be able to have them be a part of my life.
In my effort to find an attorney, I spoke with quite a few. Although some of them represented themselves in a great way, I did not feel the connection that I was looking for. I simply needed more. Then a friend of mine told me about James Stuart Teague. They only had good things to say about him. So, I decided it was worth making yet another phone call. I left a message for Mr. Teague, and within 45 minuutes, he returned my call. I was pretty amazed by this, due to the fact that it was well past 5:00 p.m. I thought I would not get a call till the next day. Then, not only did he call me back after hours, but he stayed on the phone with me for well over an hour discussing my issues. Within the first fifteen minutes of our conversation, I knew that I had found my lawyer. His knowledge base was amazing, and he immediately made me feel less stressed about my situation. I knew that this was the person who I needed and wanted to be on my side. After our conversation, I felt that not only had I chosen the best lawyer to help me, but I had chosen a person that I would want to have as a friend. Again, that is very important to me.
Well, here I am six months later, writing this with a big smile on my face! I did make the right choice. James Stuart Teague is amazing. Any time you have to deal with an attorney, it is going to be stressful. However, he has made this whole process so much less stressful then I ever could have imagined. He has a calmness about him that really puts you at ease. He has researched all that has needed to be researched, and he always tells it like it is. I call or email him with questions and concerns probably more than the average person would, and he always gets back to me in a timely matter. He never seems rushed or bothered. I am aware that he has many other clients that he is working with, however, I always feel as if I am his only one. He really makes you feel special! My situation is going along quite smoothly and both my husband and myslelf are just thrilled with "my" pick. We are also happy because it is always nice to make a new friend. So, whether he likes it or not, James Stuart Teague will not only remain our lifelong attorney, he will also remain our lifelong friend.
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09 Sep, 2016 by Elaine
I went to Mr. Vaughan to help me with several contracts, and to get legal advice on how to handle a potential law suit. Mr. Vaughan was patient and thorough. He took the time to review the contracts, make suggestions, and to explain things in a way that I could understand.
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25 May, 2016 by Dion
I was involved in an automobile accident that was not only traumatic, but very complicated. Even though I was completely stopped at a traffic sign, and the other driver left their lane and struck my car, effectively taking off the entire front end of the car, I was listed as being at fault. Did I mention that the car was 18 hours old? Yes, a brand new van with less than 30 miles on it. At any rate, my friend recommended that I call Mr. Vaughan, which I did from the crash site. Not only did he take my call immediately and personally, but he compassionately walked me through every step of the horrific process from the emergency room to final disposition. No question or concern was too trivial for Mr. Vaughan. He aggressively protected me from the other insurance company, and surprisingly my own insurance company! He was on the line with every phone call and fielded every question. He did not permit anyone to further victimize me. Mr. Vaughan was what an attorney is supposed to be, but regrettably rarely are. In the end all of my medical bills were taken care of, the other driver was taken care of, and I got a brand new van. Were it not for Mr. Vaughan's compassion, knowledge and unrelenting advocacy on my behalf the accident could have been catastrophic. I do not like attorneys, and I certainly have no trust in attorneys; however, Mr. Vaughan is, as I've already said, what and attorney is supposed to be. Should I or anyone I know ever need legal representation, Mr. Vaughan will be the first person called.
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17 Jul, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Vaughan with Lee & Vaughan was a great help toe during my time of stress. He kept in constant contact and returned my calls right away. He achieved results that I thought would be impossible.
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17 Apr, 2017 by Bj
I am beginning my review by stating that if you are in search of a professional, competent, conscientious, compassionate lawyer, then Kevin Tallant is most assuredly that person. When I found myself in need of legal assistance to obtain guardianship/ conservatorship for my aunt, who suffered from progressive dementia, I researched among community members to find the best legal representative for myself. I determined that Kevin Tallant, who had the reputation as an exceptional lawyer with expertise in probate law, was the lawyer for my needs. After working with Kevin for more than two years to acquire and manage the guardianship/ conservatorship for my aunt and, later, after her passing, to settle her estate, I can attest to the fact that he is an exceptional lawyer and human being. He ( and his very supportive staff ) were always an email or phone call away to provide me with legal advice, guidance and, in some instances, moral support. With Kevin's counsel, all probate court processes went extremely smoothly, which reduced my stress during this sometimes overwhelming life experience. Kevin kept me informed of court proceedings, updates and discussed legal options with me on a continuous basis. I can't imagine how I would have gotten through this period in my life without Kevin's valuable assistance. I would recommend Kevin to anyone treading through the complex, frustrating waters of the legal system.
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15 Mar, 2017 by Gail
Kevin did a masterful job of defending us in a lawsuit that could have cost us ten of thousands of dollars. We won a jury verdict which compensated us for our losses plus ALL our attorney fees, which is pretty much unheard of.
We would highly recommend him to anyone involved in litigation, whether they are a plaintiff or defendant involved in a lawsuit.
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07 Jul, 2019 by Gail
A few years ago we had Michele draw up a trust and update our wills. She explained everything to us and we had our children involved in the meeting to make it a family affair. Everything was explained to us and our children for whatever happens as we get older. I have contacted her several times to answer more questions that I have and she’s always helpful and patient with me. I always feel like she has our best interest.
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03 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
My husband and I are looking into getting our wills done in case something should happen to us. We have two young children and Michelle helped to explain all of our options, not just for a will, but multiple things. She was patient and listened to what we’re looking for to help protect ourselves and loved ones. We’re going out of town soon and can’t wait to hire her when we get back!
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14 Jul, 2014 by Rhonda
Our situation was a very sensitive case because my minor son was injured . Mr. Leibel was so sensitive to my son's feelings. He really listened to his wants and needs. He was NOT greedy and never tried to push him into something just to get a bigger settlement . He does shoot straight from the hip and lets you know exactly where you stand. We never had to worry that things were being sugar coated. This man has a heart and really does care about the well being of his client!!! He even sat down after case was settled and told my son how proud he was of him and his come back. I hope I never need his services again but if I do I have know doubt who I would call!!! GREAT , CARING attorney ! One in a million!
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23 Apr, 2014 by Andrei
Mr. Ratz has represented me and my family in two different cases.
In each case he has been diligent about his work and prompt with action items.
I strongly recommend this lawyer to clients who expect a good result!
I feel that Mr. Ratz' effort made a difference in ensuring that justice was done.
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08 Feb, 2012 by Greg
During one of the most challenging periods in my life Attorney Badeaux has been a Godsend. He has listened and carried my cause. With the effort that he has put behind my case I truly consider him to be a friend. I am currently working with three lawyers (I mentioned that it is a challenging time) and of the three he is the one I trust the most. He gave a strong referral when I needed another attorney, did not take on more than he could handle and has been fair in his billing.
I cannot say much more than that.
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12 Jul, 2024 by R j
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Wellborn Law Firm for my estate planning needs. Emily and Victoria were a joy to work with, and the finished product the firm provided is impressive. Emily and Victoria were available to answer any questions I had during my estate planning. Emily's knowledge, guidance, and patience made the process seamless. I'm very happy to be a client of Wellborn Law Firm. My family and I are extremely thankful for Emily, Victoria, and their team.
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19 Feb, 2024 by Keri wlodar
The team made deciding on a Trust for my family and implementing the plan of action very stress free! They were always willing to answer any questions I had!
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20 Oct, 2023 by Victoria dillon
18 Nov, 2014 by Jan
Steve helped me with a claim with a slip and fall and then helped me when I needed to sue someone years later. He is knowledgeable on even the little things needed to win a case. I trust him.
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28 Oct, 2014 by Therese
Steven answered my call right away and met with us regarding a case he qualified as hard to prove. He was candid about the length of time, the cost and the odds of a successful outcome. It was a long process taking over a year and the outcome was costly, but as he had predicted in a best case scenario. He worked well with the opposing attorneys which helped our settlement and the judge also liked his demeanor and attitude in court. I would recommend him as a litigator.
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09 Apr, 2014 by C21 novus private
Very helpful and understanding. Returned phone calls quickly and kept me informed.
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16 Nov, 2024 by Emin emin
I'm giving 5 Stars as a Client of Charles Abernathy , He truly saved me from getting the speeding ticket on my record , if it wasn't for him i likely would've had my license terminated
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14 Nov, 2024 by Ali kamalov
Charles did a great job for two of our cases. Explained us everything in detail and helped with every question we had. The outcomes for both cases were very good. Would recommend this group to anyone who needs help.
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03 Nov, 2024 by Dave mcnally
Evan and his team are great at what they do! Evan's assistant Rachel was great. They both communicated extremely well. I would recommend very highly.
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16 Nov, 2024 by Emin emin
I'm giving 5 Stars as a Client of Charles Abernathy , He truly saved me from getting the speeding ticket on my record , if it wasn't for him i likely would've had my license terminated
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14 Nov, 2024 by Ali kamalov
Charles did a great job for two of our cases. Explained us everything in detail and helped with every question we had. The outcomes for both cases were very good. Would recommend this group to anyone who needs help.
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03 Nov, 2024 by Dave mcnally
Evan and his team are great at what they do! Evan's assistant Rachel was great. They both communicated extremely well. I would recommend very highly.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Sarah vicknair
Staff was incredible, and Mr. Epps did his job wonderfully. Absolutely would recommend, and if I ever need I’ll come right back to him.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Mo fasae
He is confident and knows how to deliver! He is an outstanding lawyer and I’m not saying that lightly whatsoever!!
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16 May, 2024 by Shaun williams
Hiring Kyle is the best choice when you need someone out there fighting for you!
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24 Feb, 2025 by Scott ferguson
Banks, Stubbs & McFarland Law Firm turned a stressful traffic incident for our family into a clear and successful resolution. Phil Pilgrim's expertise, communication, and dedication was exceptional. I highly recommend them to anyone needing legal representation.
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23 Feb, 2025 by Chris lamb
Mr McFarland was God sent to help me with my case. He’s not just a lawyer he is a Great God fearing Man that I consider my friend. Very professional does what he says gives the best and worst outcome possible for your case but all with a caring heart. Thank you and your team Mr McFarland, stay on your Blessed path. Chris.
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07 Feb, 2025 by Jari baldwin
Eric Tatum & his assistant, Michelle Wilson at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP were very professional & caring in handling our family case. I would highly recommend them to friends & family.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Eric baumgardner
11 Nov, 2024 by Jerry martin
They did a great job with my fathers will and with the probate necessary after he passed. Reasonable, upfront pricing and delivered on all they promised in a very short time.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Laura van leuven
I can’t recommend Renee Welch highly enough! If you’re looking for an attorney who combines deep expertise with genuine care for her clients, Renee is absolutely the one to turn to. She focuses her practice on estate planning, probate administration, corporate law, and real estate law, and she’s a powerhouse in all these areas. What truly sets her apart, though, is the way she makes you feel like you're more than just a client—she treats you like a close friend.
Renee goes above and beyond in every way, always taking the time to fully understand your needs and provide clear, thoughtful advice. Her knowledge and skill set exceed expectations, and she is a true expert in her field. I recently sent a dear friend to Renee who was overwhelmed and stressed about handling matters after the passing of her mother. Renee not only handled everything with professionalism but also with such kindness and compassion. She alleviated my friend’s anxiety and guided her through a very difficult time with empathy and care.
The entire Boling Rice firm is outstanding and Renee Welch truly stands out as an exceptional attorney. If you need help with estate planning, probate, or any legal matters, do yourself a favor and reach out to Renee—she’s an absolute gem!
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10 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
From my initial meeting with Katherine Wheat, I realized that I was in good hands when it came to someone having my back. She demonstrated from the outset that sense of support and understanding. In this time of confusion, heartbreak and frustration, she and her counterparts at Meriwether & Tharpe, LLC were always there to provide concise and appropriate counsel. It is difficult to foresee issues that may occur down the road and to think in the short term, but Katherine's previous knowledge and experience provided me with the tools to make confident decisions for me and my children. Additionally, I appreciated her faith background... something that was/is very important to me during this process. I would highly recommend Katherine if another person unfortunately finds themselves in my shoes.
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26 Jan, 2015 by Jamie
When my ex and I went to mediation for the visitation and child support for our daughter ( we were thankfully never married ) Katherine really helped me with everything. I'm a single young mother and even though I didn't have much she still worked with me and helped me. My ex made a lot more money than I did and until he petitioned for us to go to mediation never paid for child care and only paid for wet wipes diapers and formula. He got her two times a week with an over night stay as was agreed between us both. However he wanted more time but didn't want to pay the child support. Katherine was absolutely helpful and amazing in my case. She was extremely knowledgeable and even got emotionally involved with my case since my ex and I had a bad relationship followed by a nasty break up. Most lawyers take a day to write back and she only took an hour at most to reply to my messages. When my ex and his lawyers would not cooperate after he got all the visitation he wanted ( without paying child support ) she took action. We set a motion to compel and they finally cooperated. My ex lost a day and had to pay for half my attorney fees, half of my child care and a good amount in child care. She is an amazing lawyer and I highly recommend her.
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03 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
My case was a no fault contested divorce that went to mediation and ultimately to trial for property division and alimony. Ms Wheat took a personal interest in my case and went above and beyond to help with what become a complex case with a lot of evidence and materials. She has great insight in terms of finding needles that matter in haystacks. She ultimately made the best case I can imagine to get an opposition claim for legal fees denied by the court. Ms Wheat is awesome.
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04 Aug, 2020 by E. jay abt
I've dealt with hundreds of lawyers in my career. Zack is probably the most dedicated, honest, hard working and professional lawyer I have known. Having him represent me made me feel confident and at ease. I am forever grateful for his dedication and service.
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26 Oct, 2019 by Rob
I hired Zach to represent me on a hit and run incident involving a drunk driver in April 2019. Zach was amazing. He always kept me informed every step of the way through this proceeding. The constant communication via email/phone was very helpful. He answered any questions I had concerning the process in detail, which helped me to understand how long these can sometimes take to resolve. In the end, he was able to get me more than I expected.
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09 Oct, 2019 by Tomeka
Honest and very personable. He has open and clear communication and will tell you everything up front. Highly recommend Zach if you are in need of a personal injury lawyer!!
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24 Jan, 2025 by Charlie james
Bascom Law is an outstanding and highly knowledgeable legal firm that provided exceptional guidance in helping my wife and me create a thorough and well-crafted estate plan. Their team took the time to educate us on the critical importance of establishing a trust, ensuring we fully understood the benefits and nuances. I highly recommend exploring their insightful videos on YouTube, as they are an invaluable resource for anyone navigating estate planning. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, professional, and truly an exceptional experience. I highly recommend Bascom Law for estate planning.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Kim james
Bascom Law P.C. were very professional and did an outstanding job explaining and summarizing our Trust. I would highly recommend their services to anyone who wants to set up a Trust to ensure their estate wishes are followed.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Cathy bondurant
The entire Bascom Team exceeded all of our expectations in service, professionalism, expedience, and knowledge. Our Estate Planning meetings allowed us to ask questions and personalize our plan, so we could feel confident that our needs were met.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Jimmy pugh
28 Sep, 2024 by Peter zier
Susan helped me and guided me professionally and comfortably with a case that she got the prosecutor and judge to reduce to a pre-trial diversion case. All went easy and well.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Arturo vargas
I had the pleasure of working with Susan Zereini as my attorney, and I couldn't be more impressed with her professionalism and expertise. From the start, it was clear that Susan knows the legal system inside and out. She offers straightforward, honest advice without any overpromises, which I found both refreshing and reassuring.
In court, Susan is a force to be reckoned with. She presents her arguments with a depth of knowledge and confidence that leaves no doubt about her capabilities. Her ability to navigate complex legal situations while maintaining a professional demeanor is truly exceptional.
If you're looking for an attorney who is not only skilled but also dedicated to your case, Susan Zereini is the one to have on your side. She delivers results with a no-nonsense approach that ensures you feel both supported and well-represented throughout the process.
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28 Oct, 2015 by Leah
Julianne has been a God send. Not only has she been helpful and answer any ridiculous question I may have, she has been honest and up front 3ven when it may not be what I want to hear. From the moment I met her, I felt like I had known her my whole life. She made me feel comfortable and at ease. I knew she was not one of the greedy, money hungry sharks when I ONE of the people I referred to her said she couldn't believe how honest she was. She was up front that she knew someone in the field my friend was looking for, as her case was going to be tricky, that would better suit her case and gave her that attorneys number. She could have been dishonest and took her money, lost and moved on, but she doesn't work like that. I will NEVER refer anyone anywhere except to Julianne.
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05 Jun, 2015 by Angel
Mrs O'Hara representing me in a custody trial. She always kept my child's best interest in mind when creating strategies. Further, she paid attention to all of the details and really helped me a lot.
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02 Jan, 2015 by Mike
I have seen Ed, K&A and take names for the last 4O years I have known him,
the last with a large munuicipality ,who thought they had the best lawyers money could buy,
they found out they did not.
He reminds me of a pit bull,he never lets loose.
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21 Oct, 2012 by Sarah
He's awesome! I had a tort case he is helping me with.
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19 Jul, 2013 by Laura
Betty Nappier is an incredible attorney that specializes in bankruptcy. She knows the ins and outs of the entire process. We have used her for years to represent us in cases where we are a creditor in Bankruptcy cases. She has been able to get us thousands of dollars that we would not get if we were not using her. I would like to recommend Betty 200%! If you need an attorney for a bankruptcy case, Betty Nappier is the only attorney to call.
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13 Oct, 2016 by Mark
I hired Warner to help with my mother-in-laws estate after she died in March. Warner was compassionate and supplied me with alll the information that I needed. He got the will processed and the paperwork I needed to clear her accounts. I will use him again if needed.
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04 Dec, 2024 by David peterson
Deborah was fantastic counsel. I felt she always had my best interests and wanted the best and most pragmatic outcome available. She worked expeditiously to resolve any lingering questions and was very communicative. I am very pleased with their overall service and felt the billing was reasonable.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Darryl duerr
Very professional and easy to work with. Made everything understandable, in layman’s terms. Had them do my will & was a very quick, simple process! Highly recommend!
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17 Oct, 2024 by Melissa tannahill
Very easy to work with. They really understood what I wanted and spent the time to get it right. I would definitely recommend.
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04 Dec, 2024 by David peterson
Deborah was fantastic counsel. I felt she always had my best interests and wanted the best and most pragmatic outcome available. She worked expeditiously to resolve any lingering questions and was very communicative. I am very pleased with their overall service and felt the billing was reasonable.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Darryl duerr
Very professional and easy to work with. Made everything understandable, in layman’s terms. Had them do my will & was a very quick, simple process! Highly recommend!
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17 Oct, 2024 by Melissa tannahill
Very easy to work with. They really understood what I wanted and spent the time to get it right. I would definitely recommend.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Brian vallejo
Extremely thankful and grateful to my attorney Doug and the Siemon Law Firm. The experience, reassurance, support and ultimately the peace it provided my family was beyond expectation. I would recommend or use them again in a heartbeat.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Adam fountain
Spent $7000 for child custody and support modification. They wanted at least another $3000 just to maybe get a settlement. So I was unable to continue the retainer and now I’ll be going to court myself. I would say don’t use these lawyers but now I truly believe this is just a vampire trade and every American lawyer is like this. So, won’t be hiring anymore lawyers in this lifetime.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Leonard skipper
I wanted to wait a few months before posting a review of Siemon Law Firm, just to fully process my divorce journey and experience using this law firm. Overall, I had a fairly pleasant experience and my attorney, Jordan Edwards, got me everything that I asked for. However, there are a few observations that I want prospective clients to understand when not only dealing with this particular law firm, but any divorce lawyer in general.
1) These lawyers do not care about your emotions or what you are going through. They are here to represent you to the best of their ability while refreshing the retainer as much as they can. When you speak with them, skip the small talk and pleasantries because every single second is being charged. This brings me to my second point.
2) Ensure that your correspondence with your respective lawyer is structured, which will reduce the amount of times you need to have a telephonic conversation or send an email. One of the tactics I noticed that they will do is purposefully extend a conversation with gibberish just to justify billing you; or instead of sending you one detailed email, they will send you several short email messages and bill you for each. It is imperative that you set the boundaries of expectations when it comes to communication. Doing so will save you a lot of money.
3) Divorces aren’t cheap and this law firm will remind you that with the number of times the retainer is refreshed. My divorce didn’t even go to trail, but in all it costed me north of $20k. Keep in mind that when you do your “free” consultation they will give you an arbitrary retainer fee of what it cost to go to mediation and what that retainer will be should it go to trail. Expect that cost to be substantially higher when it’s all said and done. It is imperative that you scrutinize the summary of charges. You will see things like “team meetings”, document review, etc. Which brings me to my final point.
4) You must be proactive during your divorce process. My divorce was finalized in April of 2024. I would have never known that unless I reached out to the law firm for a status in which they immediately sent me a copy of my signed decree. I do find it strange at the fast turnaround of response, yet I was still being billed for “team meetings” etc. I speculate they were trying to reduce as much of my retainer as possible prior to closing my file….but that’s just a speculation.
In all, these key points aren’t a knock against Siemon Law Firm, but just lessons learned from my point of view. Jordan Edwards did a remarkable job in ensuring I retained the house, 100% of my military pension, and minimum payout to my ex-wife. I would most definitely recommend this law firm. Best of luck with your journey.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Brian vallejo
Extremely thankful and grateful to my attorney Doug and the Siemon Law Firm. The experience, reassurance, support and ultimately the peace it provided my family was beyond expectation. I would recommend or use them again in a heartbeat.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Adam fountain
Spent $7000 for child custody and support modification. They wanted at least another $3000 just to maybe get a settlement. So I was unable to continue the retainer and now I’ll be going to court myself. I would say don’t use these lawyers but now I truly believe this is just a vampire trade and every American lawyer is like this. So, won’t be hiring anymore lawyers in this lifetime.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Leonard skipper
I wanted to wait a few months before posting a review of Siemon Law Firm, just to fully process my divorce journey and experience using this law firm. Overall, I had a fairly pleasant experience and my attorney, Jordan Edwards, got me everything that I asked for. However, there are a few observations that I want prospective clients to understand when not only dealing with this particular law firm, but any divorce lawyer in general.
1) These lawyers do not care about your emotions or what you are going through. They are here to represent you to the best of their ability while refreshing the retainer as much as they can. When you speak with them, skip the small talk and pleasantries because every single second is being charged. This brings me to my second point.
2) Ensure that your correspondence with your respective lawyer is structured, which will reduce the amount of times you need to have a telephonic conversation or send an email. One of the tactics I noticed that they will do is purposefully extend a conversation with gibberish just to justify billing you; or instead of sending you one detailed email, they will send you several short email messages and bill you for each. It is imperative that you set the boundaries of expectations when it comes to communication. Doing so will save you a lot of money.
3) Divorces aren’t cheap and this law firm will remind you that with the number of times the retainer is refreshed. My divorce didn’t even go to trail, but in all it costed me north of $20k. Keep in mind that when you do your “free” consultation they will give you an arbitrary retainer fee of what it cost to go to mediation and what that retainer will be should it go to trail. Expect that cost to be substantially higher when it’s all said and done. It is imperative that you scrutinize the summary of charges. You will see things like “team meetings”, document review, etc. Which brings me to my final point.
4) You must be proactive during your divorce process. My divorce was finalized in April of 2024. I would have never known that unless I reached out to the law firm for a status in which they immediately sent me a copy of my signed decree. I do find it strange at the fast turnaround of response, yet I was still being billed for “team meetings” etc. I speculate they were trying to reduce as much of my retainer as possible prior to closing my file….but that’s just a speculation.
In all, these key points aren’t a knock against Siemon Law Firm, but just lessons learned from my point of view. Jordan Edwards did a remarkable job in ensuring I retained the house, 100% of my military pension, and minimum payout to my ex-wife. I would most definitely recommend this law firm. Best of luck with your journey.
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