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19 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Highly qualified trial lawyer. Responsive. Agressive when needed.
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25 May, 2017 by L selover
13 Jan, 2012 by Elizabeth
My husband and I had tax issues to say the least, this gentleman took all of our paper work and the information we gave him and worked his magic!
He is so nice and easy to talk to comforting to know that he had our back. After the first visit we walked away assured that he would take care o ou tax needs and he did.
Even now things come in I just text him and he responds!
Wonderful attorney he really knows his job.
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10 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
excellent lawyer with excellent firm well respected and client oriented
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07 Oct, 2024 by Michael hickman
Fantastic so far!
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23 Sep, 2024 by Ruben andujar
For some reason I couldn’t reply on the review I wrote but I only asked for a price estimated range because I wanted to be prepared which is a common question anywhere you go not everyone is going to know how things like this work or if it’s worth something so you ask questions to make sure to be prepared. The lady continuously kept cutting me off as I spoke that’s rude no need to leave your number because I’m not calling back to this place another firm actually reached out and I was treated with respect and they answered my question with no problems about the price estimate and was very respectful and herd me out on my concerns. Take notes mabey you’ll learn how to be respectful to ones that come for help to your firm.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Ruben andujar (goldoh)
very rude lady on the phone
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20 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
She represented me in a custody and support matter. Always took the time to explain things and answer my questions. Worked hard for me and got a good result. I'm glad I hired her.
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28 Jan, 2018 by Michael
Worked hard for me. Answered my questions. Seemed to know her stuff. Good outcome for me. Can’t ask for more than that. Michael
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10 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
She's my current lawyer......ive called her many times for issues that I have and leave voicemails and get no response back from her..... Honestly I'm ready to fire her and get a new lawyer
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