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02 Feb, 2016 by Tony
I have used Darren Marlowe as my corporate lawyer for many years. Darren offers clear advise and would be an asset to anyone looking for help in the Real Estate and Construction area. His extensive knowledge in the field and high level of professionalism make him a great part of the team.
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16 Jan, 2016 by Mike pennington
Darren was able to answer all of my questions thoroughly and quickly to ensure I was making a sound real estate investment decision. I am still doing business with him and will have him involved in my business dealings in the future.
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13 Jan, 2018 by Pete
Ben Setnick represented us for over two years during a very complicated and contentious business partnership and we were thankful to have him. He is a brilliantly knowledgable attorney and conducts himself with the utmost professionalism. In dealing with both a prime/sub government contractor relationship and also dealing with labor union disputes, Ben made himself intimately familiar with the details of the contract. He was always so well prepared that we had absolute faith in his guidance. Our confidence in him was justified. In the course of time Ben was able to negotiate a very positive settlement between all parties.
We are grateful to him for all his hard work and his expertise.
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20 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
My experience with Ben has been excellent. He was knowledgeable, prompt, and always underpromised and overdelivered. I recommend him highly.
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11 Apr, 2019 by Rhonda
Mr. Collins was referred to me in 2012 during a time that was intense and vulnerable, both financially and emotionally. He absolutely 'took the bull by the horns' and gave sound advise and direction. I've remained a client since! Expect his highest and best at all times!
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06 Mar, 2018 by Lisa
Mr. Collins was clear and concise and gave me step by step instructions on what to do in my probate case. He was very friendly and he never acted superior like many lawyers do. I felt very comfortable asking questions that I'm sure he had answered a thousand times. His administrator was wonderful to work with. She is so kind and helpful and knowledgeable. It was a great experience.
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28 Nov, 2017 by Pete
I hired John Withers Jr to handle a very complicated DFAS issue which involved retirement entitlements and Survivor Benefits. He does treat all of his clients like a person and is extremely helpful in making you understand the process through its entirety. He is beyond fair and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is a solid and sound lawyer who has the highest ethics and professional standards!
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05 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired John in August 2016 for my divorce after having retained another attorney from this site in March 2016 for my divorce case. John was referred to me by an attorney at work. On our initial consultation I was looking to switch attorneys because of having a simple divorce case with a irregular retirement division which my first attorney made very complicated. John was presented with the same information I provided to the first attorney and he understood what I was wanting to achieve right away. He gave me three possible solutions with the pros and cons and advised as to my request not the norm. John said I was being very generous, but knew my intent was to do the right thing. We only met the one time and as of 11-4-16 I am divorced and was the result we wanted from the beginning with decree and a retirement QDRO.
I would highly recommend John and will be referring him when people ask. I think a personal reference is the best review source to find an attorney to meet you need.
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19 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr. Wilson is hands down the best attorney I have worked with. His sharp wit and professional integrity set him apart from the crowd. I fully trust and, without hesitation, recommend him for any legal matter.
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04 Apr, 2012 by Bart
Mr. Wilson was extremely responsive and easy to contact. He quickly addressed the questions that I had and assisted me skillfully with my case.
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25 Jan, 2014 by Melissa
Mary Alice represented me against an attorney who failed to timely file a report. As a result of the lawyer’s negligence, I was unable to pursue my former lawsuit. The case settled before trial for a confidential amount. Mary Alice is personable, exceptionally thorough, and sincerely cares about who you are. Her substantial experience gives her valuable insight when advising clients on settlement and trial decisions. Her skill and reputation, I feel, increased my chance for the favorable outcome I obtained. I was very fortunate to have a lawyer and staff of this caliber. I highly, highly recommend Mary Alice Mclarty!
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01 Aug, 2011 by Steven
I was recommended by our family lawyer in another state in a personal injury case stemming from an automobile accident, where I suffered multiple injuries, operations and a lengthy rehabilitation. At our initial meeting, Mary Alice and her team came well prepared and displayed the highest level of professionalism and her expressed her deepest compassion for my family and I. Mary Alice provided a thorough and honest evaluation of the potential medical claim and the risks associated with personal injury cases. Working with her through this process, I was impressed by her high level of integrity, competence, experience and keeping us well informed. She also excercised great due professional care in managing the out of pocket expenses and always looked after our best interests. Although we were prepared to go to trial, Mary Alice was able to obtain a favorable settlement through arbitration. It was obvious that the opposing Attorneys, Arbitrator and the Judge respected her credibility, integrity and abilities, which contributed in obtaining a fair settlement for me and my family. I highly recommed Mary Alice McLarty!
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07 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Patrick Frank handled my divorce and did a fantastic job. He added language I would have never thought to consider. He also handled my son's divorce and we have nothing but praise for his work!
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08 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
Patrick Frank has been a great legal help to me and he has worked hard at being there when I had a serious issue. I was officially divorced many years ago but issues have risen and Patrick has worked hard at finding the best solution so it was very easy to take all of his advice. He has been a true gift for me and my family.
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23 Jun, 2022 by Steve
Michael Maxvill completed several cases for me over the years, ranging from Justice Court to a defamation case. He is creative and aggressive, but ethical. Good rates and communication. I just cannot imagine a more skilled lawyer.
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12 Aug, 2015 by Eddie
returned every phone call. explained all the legal mombo jumbo on a level i could understand. he was with me every step and besides being a good lawyer he became a friend.
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29 Sep, 2009 by Pam
Ms. Rogaliner has a vey high level of integrity. She is also quite knowledgeable and is a good communicator. I recommend her and continue to utalize her services whenever the need arises.
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29 Sep, 2009 by Ken
I utilized Wendi's services for a variety of matters to include new agreements, renewal of successor contracts, language changes and/or clarifications, amendments, attorney to attorney negotiations, and a variety of legal support services on business issues. She is extremely knowledgeable, insightful, meticulous, and understands the health care industry. Wendi is very responsive and has the ability to explain legal concepts in understandable terms. Wendi is an outstanding attorney. I highly recommend her services to any organization in need of expert legal advice.
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15 Apr, 2016 by P. v. b.
Mr. Robelen has been the best lawyer and have worked so hard for our family. He worked professionally, diligently and persistently with our case. I can also say that Mr Robelen is genuine and is very thorough with his work. Thank you Mr Robelen for all the hard work and excellent service!
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14 Apr, 2016 by Preston
Bottom line; Everything that was needed in my case,my lawyer, Scott Riverbank, provided.
If you want a lawyer that you can trust and knows the in and outs of the law, Scott Robelen is one of the best!!
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04 May, 2015 by Anonymous
I hired Mr.Peter Anderson a few months ago to handle my medical malpractice case. I first found Mr. Anderson because of his name recognition in the industry. I found that every where I went I was referred to him because he is the most recognizable man in the industry and rightfully so. I would highly recommend him because of his knowledge regarding medical malpractice and his name recognition.
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19 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Peter Anderson has handled several cases for our company all with great results. He is very responsive to requests for updates and information as well as knowledgeable of his craft. He also timely reports on cases he is handling. I would highly recommend him to any of my peers in my industry.
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15 Jun, 2015 by Stephanie
Amy Shahan was recommended to me by a colleague. I found myself in need of a family attorney and she came recommended in the highest regard. Our first meeting was a difficult one and I found myself feeling nervous, confused, afraid and uncertain. Amy, however, was steadfast and exact in her guidance and explanations of the legal process I was about to take on. Throughout my experience, Amy was professional yet caring and was more than willing to answer my questions and address my concerns at any time. She was available, knowledgeable, and fair. I would recommend her services to friends and family, and quite frankly I already have! Her professionalism, dedication, and no nonsense approach eased my uncertainties and nervousness throughout the process. Amy Shahan will be your fighter when called upon. She delivered an overall "good" experience through one of the most difficult times in my young life. I highly recommend Amy Shahan!
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09 Jun, 2015 by Peter
Amy is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. She is also a caring person who took the time to know me as a person, rather than just as a client. She is very professional and did an excellent job for me. I would recommend her highly.
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20 Nov, 2016 by Oliver
The professionalism and carefulness they have are the key and the reason of each case success. highly recommended this law firm. great people, great firm.
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22 Sep, 2016 by Yujing
I checked my case status this morning and found my H1b case approved. Actually, I had a strong faith in getting this approval when I submit the documents since I had a really good lawyer--Mr. Seong Eun Cho. The experience having him to work on my case is so pleasant. His quick actions and high professionalism made me feel so relieved from longtime anxiety and depression. I will recommend him to whoever need an immigration lawyer without hesitation. Dear Mr. Seong Eun Cho, thank you very much and wish you a bright future with your solid background and strong willingness to help!
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05 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Parker is one of the few attorneys I have professional regard as well and personal respect. He is highly competent and is able to assert himself with skill and integrity. If you are looking for a professional at the top of his game who doesn't need to play dirty, look no further.
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01 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
Parker young is the only lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with that I did not have to manage...his expertise and ethics make him beyond reproach. He is the top dog, as my good friend Wally would say. A powerful professional with ethics ... If you have Parker in your arsenal then you are prepared to win.
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29 Aug, 2019 by Neicy
I absolutely love Ms. Kerr!! She came on as my attorney a few days before my trial and got me exactly what I wanted from my divorce. I can't thank her enough for what she has done for my child and I. I was completely stressed to the max and didn't know what I was going to do. She is my hero and cares more about you as a person, than what she can get out of you. If you need a great attorney, she is the one. THANK YOU!!
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31 Jul, 2015 by Kai
She is a great attorney. Looking to help others. And just a nice woman in general. I would definitely recommend her to people. Thank You Avvo.
-Kai
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28 Sep, 2015 by Mstislav talavera-karmanov
Marc Tecce is one of the smartest attorneys I've worked with and have the pleasure of calling a friend. I absolutely feel comfortable referring friends and family to Marc for legal help.
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27 Sep, 2015 by Austin
Marc has been my attorney for over two years. Hands on. Makes himself readily available. Likeable. Patient.
He went the extra mile for me more than once. Definitely recommended.
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10 Sep, 2015 by Karen
Justin went above and beyond to help me with my employment law suit.
He answered every question I had. He kept me informed throughout everything. The final outcome was far better than I could have anticipated. He is 100% honest. He was one of the best people I have ever met. He works hard and definitely has an excellent rapport with the courts.
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10 Sep, 2015 by Edward
Justin went above and beyond while handling a case against my employer. He thoroughly reviewed all aspects of the business in order to negotiate a fair settlement . Justin is thoughtful, professional and was sensitive to our families need to resolve this in a timely manner. Thank you again- and I definetly would recommend you to any friend or family member .
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03 Dec, 2013 by Cc
I hired Julie Celum over 2years ago. She handled a contractual employment NDA and we won. She had all her facts ready to go and handled everything perfectly as needed with the judge.
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13 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous
Celum Law is our on going go to lawyer for all of our business and intellectual property needs.
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06 Mar, 2015 by Lee
I tried handling my own personal injury a few years ago, thinking I couldn't afford to hire an attorney and to try and do it myself, but I got absolutely no where with the insurance company because they didn't want to pay my claim. They knew I didn't have an attorney and so they thought they didn't have to take care of my medical bills and for my pain and suffering. I have learned how much weight hiring the right attorney means in getting justice! I sure needed help and someone told me to go see Robert Kemp that had had great success with him, and I'm so glad I took this person's advice! You'll know after meeting him that you hired the right attorney! The insurance company sure paid attention when Robert took over my case and he got me the compensation that I deserved. I am thankful for this wonderful attorney!
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03 Mar, 2015 by Ovee
Robert Kemp is a very knowledgeable and champion attorney! He truly cares about his clients and treats you with respect, and fights hard for your rights! He knows how to get things done! I signed some papers that I should not have, and it would have ruined my life, as well as my family! Thank you Robert Kemp for taking care of this nightmare and for giving us back our life!
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16 Jul, 2020 by Mansour
Joyce was recommended from another law firm, complex case was simple for her practice. Her personal cell phone was given to me the first day, she was on top of the case. Her staff was well trained and very respectful. I enjoyed working with them. Thank you Joyce!
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15 Jul, 2020 by Josh
Joyce is a great lawyer, she has helped me and my family with many things. Her team is great and there is no other office that i would use. My advice is to give her a call and let her do her thing and fight for you and your family.
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02 Jun, 2022 by Danny
From the first phone call I made to Mr. Bush, until the final court appearance, he was absolutely outstanding. He was extremely informative, quick to respond, and positive. I had a pretty bad legal problem in Dallas and in Collin county, but he got them both resolved with an outcome that was even better than I was hoping for. I can’t express enough how much I would recommend hiring him. 100% A+++
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14 Dec, 2021 by Darius
Jim Bush is an excellent attorney he has went above and beyond to handle our case and always answers his phone. Truly a blessing!
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21 Jun, 2016 by Rebecca
I have hired Richard several times for work related legal issues. Every time he has achieved a favorable outcome for me/our business. I find his fees to be very reasonable and he is very responsive to client correspondence...both phone calls and emails. I would have no hesitation in referring him to friends and/or family and plan to use him in the future (as needed)!
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21 Jun, 2016 by David
Over a 10 year period of time, our family had the responsibility of providing care for my parents who both were suffering with dementia. They required assisted living and eventually a nursing home up until the time of their deaths. Like many, we were not equipped to understand the legalities around protecting their estate. Fortunately, we were referred to Richard and he led us effectively through many months of heart wrenching decisions. Richard was timely in his responses and advice along with showing great compassion for our situation. I remain extremely thankful we found Richard and highly recommend his services to anyone in need.
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04 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
For the last four years, Lauren Brown has provided excellent legal counsel during a protracted and complicated legal battle involving a very large estate. Throughout the process, I was amazed by Lauren’s command of the smallest details in the multitude of complex documents. Lauren’s depth of legal knowledge and command of the facts made her invaluable to my team. She frequently spotted issues and unintended consequences of proposed actions that impacted our decisions. Her work is superior, and her work ethic is phenomenal. Every task is completed ahead of schedule and all emails and phone calls are promptly returned. Lauren has also assisted in the preparation of my own estate plan, seeking common sense solutions to complicated issues. Lauren received the ultimate compliment from one of the older attorneys involved in the litigation when he said, “She’s a great young lawyer and I’d love to hire her away from her firm.” If I was still practicing law, I’d want her in my firm as well. But, I’ll settle for keeping her as my attorney.
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07 Feb, 2017 by John
My wife and I hired Lauren Brown and Bob Kroney to defend our rights in a complex case regarding the resolution of my mother's estate in Dallas. My wife and I are not Texas residents, so we used Avvo.com to find the best lawyers. The opposing counsil was one of the toughest, highest paid lawyers in Dallas at one of the largest law firms. It was a difficult case, and I have only superlatives to describe for the work that Lauren and Bob did. My emails and phone calls were answered promptly, even on weekends. They were highly professonal and effective in resolving the case to my satisfaction in the shortest amount of time. If you are looking for results in a case regarding estates or trusts, you need to contact -- individually or collectively -- Lauren Brown and Bob Kroney.
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19 Jul, 2014 by Anderson
I have just been released on 2nd degree Felony. All charges dismissed. John Michael Pool had managed to understand a difficult and complex case that involved State Authorities in California feeding Texas D.A. with evidence they knew was coached.
John is my court appointed attorney. After being released, i will be securing a retainer even though from the appearance of his website, they are sometimes not needed.
I still cant believe the charges were dismissed because in todays Legal world, no detainee ever gets released from Child Abuse charges that are false. The D.A. was an Alpha type of guy, John is Brainy and Sharp and was able to demonstrate to the Authorities, they had the wrong guy.
It was sad to see many other innocent men being lead to conviction by their court appointed attorneys.
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12 Jan, 2012 by Keith
mr pool has been one of the best lawyers i have used he was appointed by the courts and he has so far been better than paid lawyers i have used i am confident with him on my team we are going to win by a land slide
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18 Sep, 2019 by Alexxis
Melissa is the best lawyer to have on your side! She fought for me to get custody back for my kids after a CPS case. And I got my kids back after years of dealing with other lawyers who done nothing, she got it done!!..she really cared about me not just my case..she made me feel important...I'm so thankful for her!! If u really need a great lawyer who really is committed to helping you...melissa is the lawyer you better have!!
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29 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
I felt Melissa genuinely wanted to help me resolve my divorce and often guided me to better decision. She was very intelligent, professional, knowledgeable about the court process and accurate with the filings, submissions and follow through. She is definitely NOT like a lot of other awful attorneys who just want to run up the billable hours, present you with a nasty bill and still not resolve your issue. Melissa resolved my divorce in a timely manner with very reasonable costs.
I would recommend her highly and without reservations.
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12 Dec, 2014 by Client
Holly represented me in a custody matter, and she consistently went above and beyond expectations. In my extremely difficult case, she was able to strategically plan, identify what was important, and keep her eye on the primary goals and objectives of my case. At the same time, Holly took into account what was best for my child while paying particular attention and understanding to the budgetary guidelines. At the same time, she displayed real empathy for my situation and was consistently a champion during negotiations and court hearings. If you are looking for someone who is tactful yet tough when necessary, takes a personal approach in dealing with you as a human being, will staunchly guard your interests, and prides herself on taking the right path for your individual case, I would hire Holly immediately and without hesitation.
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05 Jun, 2014 by Tht
Holly is one of the best attorneys that I've work with. She is very quick and detailed; keeping your mind at ease through the difficult time of a divorce.
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10 Sep, 2021 by Carolyn
I was the administrator of three of my relatives (all three were probated during a nearly two-year fiasco). Mr. O'Briant did an amazing job getting us through this process. The obstacles encountered had nothing to do with Mr. O'Briant but with the new judge who had no previous experience. I would highly recommend Mr. O'Briant. He went above and beyond in every way possible.
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23 Jun, 2020 by Ted
My family and I first met Mark in 2007 when completing some closing paperwork for the refinance of a couple of properties. We were referred to him by a friend. Since then he has assisted us with estate planning and additional real estate needs. He has never once failed to return a phone call in a timely manner. His pricing has been fair and up front. I feel we were lucky to be referred to him which is why he is the first call we make when we need legal assistance.
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04 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Mrs Artaza fought had for me in a Wrongful Termination/Sexual Harassment case. She is very knowledgeable and educates herself very well about the cases she works on. We won our case !!! And I thank her for all of her help on my case.
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21 Dec, 2018 by Judy
I consulted with Ms. Artaza on discrimination and harassment issues last year. She took the time to listen and her advice was tailored to my unique situation and she made me feel at ease with a very difficult situation.
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26 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Katie is, in short, exceptional in every relevant area. In a complicated, high-conflict case with over a dozen attorneys involved (some with decades of experience and comments about the case, e.g.: "This is the craziest custody case I've ever seen"), Katie's handling of the case was consistently and uniquely remarkable (another lawyer referred to her handling of the case as "a godsend"). She stands alone in terms of: (a) Ability to sort through the noise of inundation, blame-shifting, triangulation, and a host of other crazy-making (yet persuasive) techniques that resulted in other attorneys becoming themselves bitter, scattered, or overwhelmed. At every step, Katie was even-tempered, striking a notoriously difficult balance in order to (i) strongly advocate for her client, (ii) figure out solutions that are objectively in the best interest of both sides, and (iii) minimize causing further inflammation and reactivity on the other side beyond what is necessary to improve the situation (this is exceedingly rare and challenging to perfect in high-conflict cases). (b) Dedication and diligence--Katie read and remembered every single page of every single document (thousands of pages). She was always on top of every issue and anticipating/preempting potential future issues, and most notably, she will never sacrifice her own commitment to objectively evaluating evidence (extraordinarily rare). This has a variety of important implications, some of which will be covered later in the review. (c) Support within GoransonBain--(i) paralegals and support staff are also uniquely exceptional, and (ii) other attorneys in the firm have expertise in specific areas --Katie and GoransonBain overall know when to research, when to coordinate with others, when to distribute tasks, and from what I can tell, how to manage caseloads. This set of features is both rare and often overlooked when choosing a family law attorney/firm, but in the big picture, affects every other characteristic and adds up over time. (d) Court-presence--hard to explain, but you'll know when you see it, especially if the case has been going for some time and you've testified at hearings before. (e) Credibility: given all of the other factors (and more than can fit in this review), it is pretty clear that she is well respected in all directions. (f) Ability to deeply understand and translate client-concerns, to help manage interacting with the other side (and help you learn over time how to do it on your own), and to provide feedback that is simultaneously supportive and candid (this is also rare and far more challenging than it may seem at first). Overall, each of these features fit together in such a way that if you are familiar with Bill Eddy and his suggestions about what to look for in an attorney, Katie embodies it. This case had been previously referred to as "unsettleable", "a nightmare", "in over 20 years of doing this, I've never seen x before", and so on. Once Katie took the reins, each email, motion, and hearing was strategically used to deflate the high-conflict balloons above our heads in the big picture, and we settled within six months. The custody outcome really is best for myself, the kids, and even my ex-spouse, and there's so much less hostility. Prior to Katie and GoransonBain joining, I didn't think it was possible. I cannot overstate the extent to which I am grateful.
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24 May, 2016 by Anonymous
Katie Flowers is a great lawyer. When I decided to get my divorce my baby was a month old and I had so much to deal with. Due to the age of the kids and our work and religious obligations, we were not a cookie cutter case. Katie thought of everything, considered things that I hadn't even imagined. She didn't bluster, she didn't make empty threats. But she considered every angle and we were able to craft an agreement without setting foot in a court room until it was time to sign the final papers. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.
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23 Mar, 2013 by Deborah
Very professional lawyers, who handled my case and got me what I deserved. I will use them again if the need ever arises again.
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21 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
I was injured in an automobile accident and reached out to the the Frenkel & Frenkel group. They were thorough and professional. I received a settlement that I was satisfied with and would use them again in the future should the need arise.
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