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22 Mar, 2019 by Alicia
I have heard other attorneys describe her as a homerun hitter. She ia respected by her peers and clients alike.
I was appointed her client back in June of 2018. I was on the run at the time and had no real address. I want to a hospital about I think 2 hours from her office and only a few people knew I was there seeking help and she drove out to see me. She found me and travelled all that way to let me know what was happening with my family and my options. I knew than she was one of a kind. I ended up getting arrested and again she found me and came to visit me in jail to update me again. Afterwards she contacted my other attorney and notified her I was there saving me weeks of wasted time waiting for the court to inform my other attorney. She saved me again. She has since the beginning kept me up to date on everything happening in my case and given me realistic outcomes. She has not once advised me to do something that I regretted later on. I knew for certain she was an incredible attorney when after we left the courtroom the first time we appeared other attorneys came up to tell me I had an great attorney. She is well respected because she knows her job and she is fair. She sees you as a person and not just a mistake or piece of paper. She protects you as an attorney should and she doesn't shy away from a fight. In fact I've seen it fuel her and she is a force to be reckoned with because she knows her laws, and statutes and I have yet to see her caught by surprise by another attorney. She was court appointed but I would pay to use her again. I know that she fought to get me the best outcome possible and I'm not sure any other attorney could do any better. I trust her because she deserves it and I know she prepares in advance for every possible scenario. I don't plan on needing her in the future but if I ever find myself in need of an attorney again I will choose Miss Erin Melsheimer. Mine was a family court cps case but I wish I would of had her defending me on my past criminal cases. They would of certainly turned out different. I paid close to 10 grand 5 years ago for a private attorney and he was great I rank her right up there in at least the value range. How does one determine the value of peace of mind knowing that someone is fighting for you when you can't do it yourself. Before becoming her client I had lost all belief in the justice system. I didn't believe truth would win and that the justice system players followed any rules of conduct. She alone has made me see that some attorneys still work by a code and within the laws. She alone has shown me that their are laws and statues that protect the accused and that justice can still be found even if in small victories. I thank God for her being appointed my attorney and for her renewing my faith in law and order. I can not stop singing her praises. You won't be disappointed either. As I said I may not get all I want at the end of the case but I know that she gave it 100 every step of the way and that she got me the best outcome possible. I know she fought her hardest and smartest for me. When you are standing alone being accused, slandered, and at your most vulnerable with everyone taking aim at you, she is the one you want standing in front of you deflecting those fiery darts.
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16 Sep, 2015 by Tracee c
I live in Ga. My ex and I have a daughter. I had recently filed for child support in the state of Florida where he resides because Ga told me child support is filed where the father lives. So he received a letter from the Florida Child support department advising a case had been initiated.
The next thing i knew i was being served from the state of Texas for child support from him. Apparently, the child support obligation is wayyy lower in Texas than in Florida and he was trying to get away with paying less child support. I was referred to Kathy from Kinser & Bates from a lawyer in Atlanta and was told to call her immediately. Before Kathy even took my case, she reached out to his lawyer informing him of what was going on and advised he needed to get his client to withdraw his petition. My ex stood firm so i had to retain Kathy and her firm to represent me from Atlanta.
Jon was not the leading attorney on my case but he along with the rest of the firm were there to answer my many emails and calls. Both firms went back and forth negotiating and my ex's attorney realized this was a losing case for him as we had found out that my ex obtained a Texas driver's license using a relative's address and he had only been a Texas resident for a few days when his petition was filed. According to Texas, you have to be living in Texas for 6 months and have a license for 90 days before you can submit a petition.
The whole process took about 6 months before the case was dismissed with prejudice agreed by both attorneys and signed off on by the court. So my case did not have to go before a judge. It took so long because my ex was stalling. My ex also had to pay my attorney fees as part of the settlement.
Kathy, Jon and their team were very professional, and experts at their jobs. Jon provided great advice regarding the situation.
They are the first firm I had to work with and have set the bar very high in what I should be expecting from law firms. You get what you pay for. Kinser & Bates has been doing this a long time and I could tell from the consultation call that Kathy, Jon and the firm would have my back, and me and my daughter's best interest at mind.
I don't know what i would have done without them.
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28 Jan, 2013 by Charles
Ms. Sharifi was extremely knowledgeable about the issues involved in my case. The main thing in addition to the outcome was the way she listened, explained everything so I could understand, and then her communication to keep me informed. I have worked with other lawyers who don't return calls but Ms. Sharifi kept me informed and kept me current on the progress of my case.
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14 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
Michael A Holmes is very easy to work with. He is smart and responds quickly.
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19 Jan, 2011 by Kim
Mr. Hofheinz did a great job taking care of my family's estate planning and probate needs. He sets things up to minimize any possible conflict or disagreement down the road.
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19 Aug, 2009 by Michael
Mr. Miller was very nice and empathetic to my scenario he took the time to listen, and give some advice as what might be the best course of action. I was very up front with the documentation that I had and even though he and I were both in agreement that I had sufficient evidence in my favor. The amount to get the case settled versus the cost to settle the matter did not equal one another. I would recommend Mr. Miller at any time.
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07 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
I worked with Gene as a client on two employment law cases involving former employees and the company. Gene was a true partner in both cases. He was thorough, fair, cosistent, and knowledgeable. Gene provided excellent advice for conducting the day-to-day activities during the cases as well as exact predictions with regard to the eventual outcomes. In both cases mediation became the means for settlement and Gene was instrumental in preparing me for those sessions.
Gene has also acted as a personal lawyer in a partnership I was forming with another individual. He conducted excellent research and prepared the documents we needed. Even though the partnership did not come to fruition Gene gave us sound advice with which to make decisions.
Gene also has become a mediator. His methods and approach are in line with theory and always have the total reconciliation process in mind.
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19 Mar, 2011 by Tom
Tony is not only a rare breed among lawyers, but among individuals providing a service as well. He is responsive, knowledgeable and interested in his clients.
I started working with him about eight or nine months ago on several business projects. He helped me work a number of situations that I thought would not work out in my favor. He told me what he would do and then he did what he said he would do. If he had an associate working with him, he ensured that that individual did what had to be done. I could not have asked for more.
I have been extremely happy with his services and wish every "vendor" that I work with was as conscientious and diligent as Tony.
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31 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
We are a funded, high-growth start-up and Stephen Rizzieri of LSR Firm helped us create a strong business foundation. His experience is such that he has "seen it all" and he not only helped my partners and I create legal protections, but he also educated us and strengthened our ability to be better business partners for each other and our customers. Don't sign anything until LSR Firm has had a chance to review!! A+
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08 Jul, 2010 by Mike
Maxine Aaronson is an outstanding professional who combines her expertise along with support, care, and dedication. She is confident, amazingly knowledgeable, thorough, and understanding. Maxine is keenly able to analyze situations and form a clear and well thought out course of action. She listens carefully to details, and is able to form an overall solution that encompasses the whole picture.
Maxine also shares many professional relationships with other highly qualified attorneys. These professional relationships allow Maxine to tap into resources as needed if there are any requirements that should fall outside of the realm of Maxine’s area of expertise.
Care and compassion along with Maxine’s amazing knowledge gave me the ability to work through difficult issues with a high level of comfort and confidence.
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08 Dec, 2010 by Matthew from fort worth
I can't begin to express my gratitude to Mr. Reenan - he's a wonderful attorney and an even better person!
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03 Sep, 2015 by Chris c
Employment law is complicated...very. The Internet is full of info and most of it is wrong. If you think you have a claim you can expect an honest and direct assessment of your case. You can expect timely and detailed replies to calls and emails which is rare and valuable. John and his firm are the special forces equivilant of litigators. When you want to be defended by a strong and smart lawyer John is the best weapon that hits for you and when he hits it hurts. This can be an emotionally complicated process and I feel like that wasn't ignored by John. I'd gladly pay him a retainer or a higher contingency rate for the results I got and the reasons I have listed.
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12 Dec, 2022 by Ashley
Angel helped me obtain a fair custody agreement. She was very professional and informative. It was great having a caring attorney who listened to my concerns and explained the process. I would definitely recommend her as she is passionate about what she does and is honest on what's realistic and unrealistic.
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14 Mar, 2018 by Kat
Paul was very professional, caring, and knowledgeable about the law. He listened to me fully, asked clarifying questions, explained what was going on each step of the way, took time to answer my questions, responded to emails in a timely manner, and has a deep understanding of the law so he was able to do the best for my case. I am so grateful for his help and hard work. I highly recommend him!
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28 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Paul is extremely effective and efficient. His knowledge of the law and the legal community was a great benefit to my company and resulted in very good outcome. We recommend Paul Stafford and the StaffordFirm as a highly capable firm.
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07 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
1st lawyer who listened more than he talked. Did what he said, on time and at the agreed on fee.
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01 Jan, 2019 by Ryan
Andrew is a tremendous trial lawyer. I have worked alongside Andrew for many years and find him to be creative, thoughtful and willing to press the issue when appropriate. I would hire Andrew to handle any disputes I run across and would highly recommend others to do the same.
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31 Mar, 2015 by Lisa
I have used Charles for mediation on numerous occasions. Not only is he funny, charming and has good food but he's also knowledgeable about the law and always gets a deal done
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26 Oct, 2012 by Bobby
Don Tittle won my case. Don takes all necessary steps to understand everything, on both sides of the case, to determine the best course of action.
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23 Nov, 2019 by Alfi
Andrew combines exceptional strategy with flawless execution. He put me at ease immediately, carefully constructed an impeccable strategy, then executed with such precision that we achieved our desired result almost immediately. Preparation and attention to detail, and a true business sense are his virtues. I would strongly recommend him, and if the need ever arises he will be the first and only attorney I will call.
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01 Sep, 2016 by Justin
I was terminated from my position abruptly and my company owed me over $30,000 in commissions that had not been paid out. I have never worked with a lawyer and I have to admit I was weary of everyone I spoke to. I reached out to multiple employment lawyers around the state and Mary was the clear choice.
Mary took the time to talk to me about my case specifically and answered my questions on the initial phone call. It was clear that Mary was very knowledgeable about Texas labor and employment law. Her rates seemed very fair and aligned with the market. I was happy to sign an agreement to work with Mary.
Upon reviewing my employee agreement she noticed that all litigation was to be held in the state of IL. Mary could have moved forward and I would have never thought anything about it, but that is not what she did. Although she had already had multiple conversations with me and reviewed my documents she advised me to get a lawyer in IL to avoid higher cost overall. I was not charged anything for her time. Her honesty was greatly appreciated as money was a high priority being unemployed. I would turn to Mary for any employment or labor issues in the state of TX. Highly recommend everyone to give her a call!
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07 Jun, 2015 by Naylee
I was referred to Paul Dell by a friend and I'm happy I chose to meet with him. He was extremely attentive and took the time to listen to my complicated divorce case. He was thorough in his explanation of my options and I never once felt he was interested in profiting from my case, but instead left with the impression he genuinely cared about the future of my family.
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06 Feb, 2012 by Kelly brunner
I was in the process of buying a business and needed Andrea's services on really short notice. Not only did she respond very quickly, but was happy to help me. I was so impressed with how thorough she was and how much she actually knew about that area of law. She made suggestions about things that I would have never even thought of, and I believe that I was in very good hands. I felt like I could definitely trust her and proceed with the transaction with confidence. Her knowledge and professionalism was top-notch, and I will definitely contact her for legal services in the future.
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23 Dec, 2014 by Jack
Have used him twice. Once involving my child being screwed over and another time involving a car dealership. Both times he came out of the chute extremely aggressive and doesn't run from a fight. Probably one of the best attorneys in the area but not cheap.
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25 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Kevin worked on my case with TXDOT. His knowledge, experience and his term worked together did a great job. I will hire him again.
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21 Nov, 2016 by Wimberley trust
Thoughtful counsel on oil and gas industry affairs. He has worked in the industry as an operator and attorney. Efficient and considerate. He has become the go to guy for our mineral interest needs.
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03 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
Keith provided great insight into issues related to a non-compete. His judgement proved to be spot on. With his help with documentation and strategy, so far so good with avoiding enforcement of my non compete!
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10 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
Very intelligent young lawyer. Would not hesitate to use again. David keeps himself up on the law and is very good about keeping his clients informed. He is very dedicated and hard working.
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11 Sep, 2017 by Stephanie
Lawyer Otstott kept in close and constant communication with me. He was always available to talk at any time. His staff was also very helpful and kept in close contact with me.
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16 Jan, 2018 by Moriamoh
I am a foreigner ,Sometimes 2016 December i and my ex husband (now) had issue and he called the police on me,and tried all his best to bring me down and get deported ,I was arrested and locked up in jail some almost 5weeks while I was around 13-14weeks pregnant ,I gat Immigration hold and everything’s was kind of complicated but as a public defender Ms Caitlin Barrett came into my life as an attorney ,I explained everything to her and she said to me (everything is gonna be alright) She did all what she could do to get me of of jail and the case was also dismissed... She is a good listener , she gat human feelings, she doesn’t discriminate .... I will never forget her , she’s God sent and God use her to touch my life . I recommend Ms Caitlin
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