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07 Jan, 2017 by Jennifer
Mia helped me with a usage rights licensing contract. As a photographer I need to protect my art and get paid for it. Mia did an amazing job of creating a contract for me to use with my clients. She was quick to respond, detailed, and extremely knowledgeable. I will be using her services again.
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06 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
I am so happy to have been referred to Mia. I am a wedding planner and a new, big opportunity had recently fallen in my lap. It was a type of event partnership that I hadn't experienced before with a high profile family. I found myself in desperate need of a brand new contract that would specifically cater to my new opportunity. I was referred to Mia through another planner because Mia has lots of experience helping event professionals, as she used to be an event planner herself. The second I sat down with her I knew I was in great hands. Not only was she able to help me from a legal stand point, but she had tons of wisdom to help it also make sense from the events stand point. She worked quickly and efficiently and created a beautiful contract for me. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would recommend her to anyone!
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10 Mar, 2016 by Jerry
Russell prepared my Trust/Estate and spent as much time as my wife and I needed to make informed decisions. He is extremly patient and thorough and I highly recommend his services. He even set up a SCorp for me which went smoothly.
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12 Nov, 2019 by Jude
Have you ever heard anyone say that they created an entire estate plan with their new wife and enjoyed the entire process? My wife and I did Erin is extremely knowledgeable, very easy to work with, approachable and explains the complex in easy to understand language. I recommend her without equivocation.
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13 Apr, 2016 by Gary
I have not had a lot of positive experiences with attorneys but I have to say dealing with Bryan was best I could have hoped for. He was fair with fees and very professional in a very complicated defense of our case. Thank You, Bryan!
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24 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Bob helped me collect a six figure commission check that was due to me by a fortune 500 cmpany.
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04 Mar, 2020 by Philip
I was in a terrible car accident with serious neck injury from a drunk driver. He was under insured but Ms. Monica was able to work on the case and got my medical and expenses taken care of as well as provide pain and suffering compensation. I would use her again if needed (hopefully not)! She stayed in constant communication with me and was a pleasant person to have on my side while dealing with this whole ordeal. Thank you Monica!! P. Clark
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19 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I am an attorney. I hired Ms. Grynberg to work for me while my associate was on maternity leave. I was very impressed with her skill, thorough knowledge of the law and ability to get good work done efficiently with the right level of assertiveness. Family law is a difficult area of practice, and she excels.
Anyone who hires her will be satisfied.
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11 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
We own a bar and restaurant in North County. Jesse was able to help us change our hours of operation, obtain and modify licensing and solve some miscellaneous problems with vendors and landlords. We recommend Jesse to our friends, family and patrons constantly.
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02 Aug, 2018 by Anonymous
Provided exemplary counseling on IP issues and resolved issue quickly and efficiently.
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16 Jan, 2022 by Jd
We approached Paul after he was recommended to us by another colleague in our network. We found that Paul is fun to work with, knowledgeable on the latest research and discoveries in the scientific community and is up to date with the most recent technologies that are required to fully engage in today’s collaborative, remote work environment. He gave us an involved, detailed review of a technical patent application and reviewed for us and with us other published art relation to it. He used his well-rounded scientific expertise and broad-based technical acumen to identify gaps in our materials and provide clarity to the specification, especially as it pertained to the figures and drawings. He provided key additional insights in relation to overcoming the challenges of commercializing our application and possible strategies to do so. We found Paul to be personable, engaging, and very relatable with respect to our respective professional backgrounds. We hope to carry on building a mutually sustainable, long-term relationship with him and his practice.
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13 Oct, 2020 by Anne
Mr. Dimeff has helped my family several times with Trust issues. He has always been very responsive and helpful. Working with him has provided me with great peace of mind.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Jacob
Andy is a great guy. He has helped me on many occasions. He knows the statues very well.
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28 Jun, 2022 by Wanda blakeney
Awesome! They really listened and helped me. Would recommend very highly! Thank you for everything!
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28 Jun, 2022 by Wanda blakeney
Awesome! They really listened and helped me. Would recommend very highly! Thank you for everything!
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13 Mar, 2019 by Julianna boling
Mara is fantastic! I could not of dealt with my situation without her. She saved me so much stress and is worth every penny! She doesn't mess around and waste your time or your money. She gets the job done professionally and promptly. My siblings and I were entitled to some inheritance money that was being kept from us. We got our money in under a week all thanks to her.
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19 Jan, 2024 by Joseph santiago
This group of hard working lawyers did a great job with our case and covered every base in my and my families matter I highly recommend this firm for any legal issues.
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18 Jan, 2024 by Kate alcala
I love there professionalism and how fast they worked on our case.
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21 Oct, 2023 by Stephanie delgado
Stephanie is my wife I am Joseph, having Natalie and Nathan representing me was a great choice, they not only sought out and got me the medical attention I needed also took care of all issues related. Could not have found a more sincere and capable group to handle my needs. I am very grateful to you all.
Sincerely
Joseph A. Delgado
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25 Jul, 2024 by Mike wardle
If you like an efficient, organized and personalized way to meet your estate planning needs then Gabe is your man.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Dan plaut
Getting one's affairs in order is never a pleasant task. There are so many nuances to contend with. The law is especially tricky and having someone who knows the ins and outs is paramount.
Gabe is that person. He walks you through the process and explains everything in plain English. I highly recommend his services.
Thank you for helping us prepare for the future.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Grace
Gabe is a true expert in estate planning and was awesome to work with! He’s super knowledgeable, organized, thorough, responsive, and very efficient with the paperwork. It’s clear that he knows his stuff and asks all the necessary questions to customize the perfect estate plan for you. What we really appreciated was that he didn’t just draw up the papers, but actually helped fund our trust, showing he’s all about making sure everything’s buttoned up. He made the whole process feel easy and stress free. Thanks, Gabe!!
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25 Jul, 2024 by Mike wardle
If you like an efficient, organized and personalized way to meet your estate planning needs then Gabe is your man.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Dan plaut
Getting one's affairs in order is never a pleasant task. There are so many nuances to contend with. The law is especially tricky and having someone who knows the ins and outs is paramount.
Gabe is that person. He walks you through the process and explains everything in plain English. I highly recommend his services.
Thank you for helping us prepare for the future.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Grace
Gabe is a true expert in estate planning and was awesome to work with! He’s super knowledgeable, organized, thorough, responsive, and very efficient with the paperwork. It’s clear that he knows his stuff and asks all the necessary questions to customize the perfect estate plan for you. What we really appreciated was that he didn’t just draw up the papers, but actually helped fund our trust, showing he’s all about making sure everything’s buttoned up. He made the whole process feel easy and stress free. Thanks, Gabe!!
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25 Jul, 2024 by Mike wardle
If you like an efficient, organized and personalized way to meet your estate planning needs then Gabe is your man.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Dan plaut
Getting one's affairs in order is never a pleasant task. There are so many nuances to contend with. The law is especially tricky and having someone who knows the ins and outs is paramount.
Gabe is that person. He walks you through the process and explains everything in plain English. I highly recommend his services.
Thank you for helping us prepare for the future.
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12 Apr, 2024 by Grace
Gabe is a true expert in estate planning and was awesome to work with! He’s super knowledgeable, organized, thorough, responsive, and very efficient with the paperwork. It’s clear that he knows his stuff and asks all the necessary questions to customize the perfect estate plan for you. What we really appreciated was that he didn’t just draw up the papers, but actually helped fund our trust, showing he’s all about making sure everything’s buttoned up. He made the whole process feel easy and stress free. Thanks, Gabe!!
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15 Aug, 2024 by Julien descamps (dreamlabs)
John was incredibly helpful in assisting with pressing tax issues. He was fully engaged and attentive and anyone who needs a fantastic tax lawyer would be smart to give him a call to see if he can help you.
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12 Aug, 2024 by Steven ligor
I found Mr. Milikowsky on You tube. I gave him and call and he was very gracious and informative. He followed up on me the next week. Great service.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Jon linnihan
We were referred to Milikowsky Tax Law from an industry friend in one of the scariest moments of our businesses history: a CA sales tax audit. John instantly made us feel at ease with his approach on how to handle our audit. We came up with a plan and within a few months successfully closed our audit in our favor.
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19 Jan, 2024 by Joseph santiago
This group of hard working lawyers did a great job with our case and covered every base in my and my families matter I highly recommend this firm for any legal issues.
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18 Jan, 2024 by Kate alcala
I love there professionalism and how fast they worked on our case.
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21 Oct, 2023 by Stephanie delgado
Stephanie is my wife I am Joseph, having Natalie and Nathan representing me was a great choice, they not only sought out and got me the medical attention I needed also took care of all issues related. Could not have found a more sincere and capable group to handle my needs. I am very grateful to you all.
Sincerely
Joseph A. Delgado
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26 May, 2020 by Susan
Mr. Rice was extremely professional and thorough in the issue I was having with my HOA. He went above and beyond by keeping me informed of the situation with the HOA. The HOA was very difficult and Mr. Rice continued to be professional in getting this matter resolved.
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12 May, 2020 by Carol
I hired Mr. Rice in June 2018 for an HOA dispute. Mr. Rice was in constant communication throughout my entire case; always reponding to my late night or weekend questions. His knowledge and expertise surpassed my expectations. If you want an honest attorney who has integrity I would highly recommend you hire Richard Rice.
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03 Mar, 2019 by Elena
I have never met attorney Richard in person , I just googled Encinitas attorneys on my I phone and he was the first one I spoke to and I was amazed with his services , everything ended up very , very well ( I never needed to use any attorney"s services so far , and I was concerned /scared ). He was my second opinion on a cease and desist letter / counter claim .I loved his ethics /integrity , high expertise / experience , very efficient and precise in his advise and accommodated me in the last minute . It took him minutes to review and advice while he was out of the office , just a miracle or a Godsend ! I highly recommend him to anyone ! I am so grateful for all the support and the great service I've received ! He changed a very tough situation into a more comfortable one ! This was an unexpected surprise for me and I felt the universe worked it out ! " Your intentions and desires are supported by the universe " I felt alone and helpless in this situation , not knowing what to do . He made it so simple !!!
Thank you so much Richard !
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22 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
I have hired Mike for various litigation as well as transactional matters at various times over the past 15 years, and am working with him on two matters currently, one litigation and one transactional. Mike is very knowledgeable, hard working and effective. I have had a positive outcome from each case I have engaged him in---don't how many people can say that. But it isn't Mike's skill and knowledge that most distinguishes him from other highly capable attorneys. That would be his honesty, integrity and ethics. I have found no attorney I have worked with that is his equal in these areas. Qualities that can sometimes be in scarce supply when navigating the world of retaining an attorney.
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03 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
I worked with Michael a few years ago and was extremely impressed with how he handled my case. Michael strives to provide the highest level of work possible. Professional, personable and highly responsive.
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26 May, 2014 by Rocky
Mike is a very competent professional lawyer, but that’s not why I use him.
Mike is very respectful of his clients’ time and money, but that’s not why I use him.
Mike doesn’t spend a lot of time circling the issue – he gets right to the meat of it and communicates with me in a way I can understand. But that’s not why I use him.
I go to Mike with my legal questions and problems because he’s ethical. Apparently, his principles and reputation are more important to him than maximizing his income. In a transaction or in devising a litigation strategy, there’s really no way for the layman to know beforehand if the job is being done right or not. It’s a question of trust.
I use Mike because I trust him.
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04 Nov, 2023 by William & brenda
Myself and my wife had to do a family trust for some reason unexplainably we don't know why he tends to have trouble with his housekeepers the office was very clean when we went in the next time wonderful he will listen and charges a fortune but it is way worth it!!! We had to remove our daughter from the family trust due to her drug addiction. It's worth the price hint hint... They have a wonderful Christmas tree that is in the office every year and their staff is so courteous the lady at the desk that answers the phone is such a sweetheart my wife teases me all the time about it everything from attorneys to staff and to housekeeping is trustworthy... We never have been so happy in all our lives
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22 Nov, 2014 by Barry
Richard helped me through the probate situation of a friend who had Died and had Real property, and 2 cars and many personal items . And Finances that had to be divided to 6 different banks so the money would not be uninsured. He guided me through the process and in 1-1/2 years it was over.
In probate the courts are slow. He helped with auctioning off the property, removing one car and transferring the other to a Museum in Sacramento. He got the will distributions done and those that were in the will, not including myself, were given their due. I was very satisfied, as was decedents family.
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18 Dec, 2013 by Mitchelle
I had no idea what to ask or expect in planning for my estate. Richard was easy to talk to, listened, and prepared everything far beyond my expectations. I feel more informed now and taken care of.
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12 Jul, 2022 by Arunasree
I Needed an Attorney to Represent me regarding a Personal Injury Case where the Rental Car I Rented, Despite having the Car Rental Insurance, wasn't covered by the Rental Car Company Hertz.
I Have an Excellent Track Record of Driving, both in my Personal Car or Rental Car and have never met with an accident due to my negligence or bad driving.
The Car I Rented, Toyota Corolla White Color from Hertz Car Rental Company at San Diego Airport, was being driven by me on a ramping while Exiting a Highway. The Car's Brakes Malfunctioned and the Car wasn't Stopping Despite Me Breaking the Car and I had to Force Pullover on the Curb while on the Ramp and Turn Off the Engine. The Car Before Me was a BMW Car which got hit and had a minor bump, the driver got down and I explained to him what happened. He said His Car Would Be Covered By His Car Insurance, but still took my details. My Rental Car was Completely Smashed in the Front.
I Immediately Went to the Rental Car Company upon reaching home, took My Neighbor Rhonda along and Handed Over the Car to the the Rental Car Company. They gave me a New Rental Car. However I faced a lot of Health Impact of Severe Concussions Etc. due to the Car Collision and as acknowledged by the Rental Car Company Front Desk, it wasn't my fault and the Car Brakes Failed to Function.
I was having damages greater than what was reasonable after a car collision and Demanded Hertz Rental Car Insurance To Pay The Damages. They Didn't Even Facilitate the Car Inspection as any Car Mechanic I Contacted Refused to Touch It. They asked me to contact an Attorney and Hence I contacted the Attorneys. Jeffery Padilla Was Contacted By Me and He Refused to Listen and Said He Cannot Take Up The Case, Though My Case Had All The Merit.
I Consulted Jeffery Padilla, He Didn't Have Any Conflict of Interest to Take Up The Case and An Attorney Was Needed to Take Down a Car Rental Company's Refusal To Pay The Damages Accrued And Make Them Pay.
Refusing a Meritorious Case Made Me Give Him and His Attention Span a Very Poor Rating and I had an Horrible Experience Due to Lack of Concern from Him To Listen To A Legitimate Case. I Didn't Contact any Other Lawyer In His Office as I Know the Office Politics, They Save Their Office First and Never Care About the Client/Potential Clients Interests. The Matter is From November-December 2016. I am re-posting the Review as the First Time Around the Review Wasn't Approved saying it didn't meet community guidelines. I had specifically mentioned I consulted the attorney and not hired him as its a compulsory field. However due to a website glitch I received a notification that the review wasn't approved hence I am specifically re-writing all the details and Re-Posting to Publicly Display The Review, So The Future Customers Know the Anguish I Faced and also so Its Recorded As My Testimony of the Action Taken.
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26 Feb, 2016 by Joe
Ive dealt with Jeff's dad Michael Padilla, another great attorney, on a personal injury case. Jeff helped me out on a Real Estate matter which is not his field.
Jeff was very knowledgeable, kind, attentive, and answered all my questions. He also has a great smile like in his picture, and he's always smiling. Thanks Jeff
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19 May, 2014 by Barry
Jeff came highly recommended by another client who was in an automobile accident. Honest, trustworthy and customer service oriented, I felt comfortable and part of the decision making process from the time I first walked in the door until the case was settled. Would highly recommend Jeff and his law firm to others who require their services.
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25 Jan, 2023 by Wu2011
Four years ago, I got seriously ill after a routine blood draw and had an infection on my arm. I was hosiptalized for 3 weeks and took a long time to recover. I am glad Mr Nield took my case and resulted in a settlement with the clinic. If you are injured in a medical procedure, I would highly recommend Mr Nield to represent you to fight for your right.
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24 Jan, 2023 by Patricia lea'e
i first learned about this firm was by chance and through word of mouth in 2017 when my son was struck by a drunk driver. My son at the time was a Freshman in high school.
When i called to schedule an appointment to talk to the attorney, Gabrielle Nield, I spoke to her office staff and explained our situation. However, it is critical for me to make known that we as a family were devastated by my son’s accident and not knowing our rights and fear of all the unknowns like the medical bills and outcome of our son. The office staff, Diana Burkhardt was patient, kind and compassionate. After hearing me out she scheduled an appointment work the attorney, Gabrielle Nield and her business partner (husband). That experience was also met with so much compassion but also no nonsense in the sense that she told us immediately what she could and could not do. The end result was extremely well worked and Gabrielle Nield went above and beyond with having the insurance pay all the bills and get my son a generous monetary compensation.
Recently, January 2023, my son who i didn’t mention earlier is autistic. My son received a call from a scammer impersonating himself as a financial consultant who reached out to my son and attempting to scam him out of $55k. Gabrielle Nield received this information since some legal documents needed to be sent to her office. Gabrielle Nield immediately saw red flags and tho our case has been closed for over 6 years, Gabrielle found me and notified me of the scam. Gabrielle again went above and beyond to put a stop to this and did not charge us any amount even though I insisted to pay for her time and service she didn’t accept the money. Gabrielle Nield and her legal firm are angels 😇!!! Absolutely God sent to so justice for those who can’t legally represent themselves.
i absolutely recommend this firm to anyone needing honest attorney representation. Especially in a world that has such little empathy at times seems so bleak, this is the legal firm you want on your side, smart, honest, diligent, compassionate, hardworking and will do their best for their clients.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Christine grawin
My husband was a victim and hurt in a motor vehicle accident and retained Gabrielle and Ed Nield of the Nield Law Group to represent him. The Nield Law Group patiently walked us through the process, and were available to address all of the questions and concerns we had in a very timely manner. NLG handled the case with the utmost care and professionalism. We feel that Gabrielle, Ed and their staff had my husband's best interest at hand and were able to obtain a favorable settlement. We would definitely recommend Nield Law Group for their helpful and honest work!
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25 Jan, 2023 by Wu2011
Four years ago, I got seriously ill after a routine blood draw and had an infection on my arm. I was hosiptalized for 3 weeks and took a long time to recover. I am glad Mr Nield took my case and resulted in a settlement with the clinic. If you are injured in a medical procedure, I would highly recommend Mr Nield to represent you to fight for your right.
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24 Jan, 2023 by Patricia lea'e
i first learned about this firm was by chance and through word of mouth in 2017 when my son was struck by a drunk driver. My son at the time was a Freshman in high school.
When i called to schedule an appointment to talk to the attorney, Gabrielle Nield, I spoke to her office staff and explained our situation. However, it is critical for me to make known that we as a family were devastated by my son’s accident and not knowing our rights and fear of all the unknowns like the medical bills and outcome of our son. The office staff, Diana Burkhardt was patient, kind and compassionate. After hearing me out she scheduled an appointment work the attorney, Gabrielle Nield and her business partner (husband). That experience was also met with so much compassion but also no nonsense in the sense that she told us immediately what she could and could not do. The end result was extremely well worked and Gabrielle Nield went above and beyond with having the insurance pay all the bills and get my son a generous monetary compensation.
Recently, January 2023, my son who i didn’t mention earlier is autistic. My son received a call from a scammer impersonating himself as a financial consultant who reached out to my son and attempting to scam him out of $55k. Gabrielle Nield received this information since some legal documents needed to be sent to her office. Gabrielle Nield immediately saw red flags and tho our case has been closed for over 6 years, Gabrielle found me and notified me of the scam. Gabrielle again went above and beyond to put a stop to this and did not charge us any amount even though I insisted to pay for her time and service she didn’t accept the money. Gabrielle Nield and her legal firm are angels 😇!!! Absolutely God sent to so justice for those who can’t legally represent themselves.
i absolutely recommend this firm to anyone needing honest attorney representation. Especially in a world that has such little empathy at times seems so bleak, this is the legal firm you want on your side, smart, honest, diligent, compassionate, hardworking and will do their best for their clients.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Christine grawin
My husband was a victim and hurt in a motor vehicle accident and retained Gabrielle and Ed Nield of the Nield Law Group to represent him. The Nield Law Group patiently walked us through the process, and were available to address all of the questions and concerns we had in a very timely manner. NLG handled the case with the utmost care and professionalism. We feel that Gabrielle, Ed and their staff had my husband's best interest at hand and were able to obtain a favorable settlement. We would definitely recommend Nield Law Group for their helpful and honest work!
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07 Apr, 2023 by Valerie
Steven left San Diego seems like forever. He did help with my settlement but it should have been more. He didn't leave phone number or address where he could be contacted. He was on Las Vegas for awhile then he went to Boca Raton , Fl. I still have my workman's comp insurance. I want
to settle. I don't think he worked hard enough for me.
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01 Jul, 2015 by Allison
If you are looking for a personal injury attorney /workman's comp call Steven B. Schulman . I had been trying to handle this myself for months , in that time I had been given the wrong information , sent to doctors miles away , and the paperwork absolutely over whelming , especially when you are just trying to get better . I was referred to Steven B. Schulman and I am so very thankful. In my first consultation he was so knowledgable , helpful , and professional , that all my issues that I had been battling for months he was able to take care of in one day - I only have one regret that I didn't call him sooner , it would of saved a lot of stress and time , now I am on the road to recovery .
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23 Apr, 2015 by Lori benoit
I was handed off to Steve from the lawyer I hired after being injured at work. That was the best thing that could possibly happen for my case. After 14 years he is still by my side whenever I am facing obstacles for my treatments. He does so without any complaints or delays. I feel bad when I have to ask for assistance so long after the compensation portion was settled and left with open medical, but he takes my call every time!!! Case in point, I recently have been fighting for treatments that I have gotten for eight years and suddenly were being denied. One call took care of all of that!!! He is a lawyer that I would recommend to anyone. More importantly, he is a man with compassion and my respect for him is without limits.
Lori Benoit
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31 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Marriage is not what it use to be. With a flip of the switch, the lights go out on your marriage and your children. In the dark about family law and the system that deals in it, can be terrifying, incapacitating and very expensive; i.e. $$$ rip you to shreds. Luckily, Samuel Bluck showed up for my children and I. He calmed me down, helped me address my cash flow issues, legally moved me on with my children, financially and emotionally intact. In a dark situation, with a light at the end of the tunnel, what more can you ask?
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21 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Sam was great from the start and always shot us straight. He battled the opposing party in court so many times (opposing party kept dragging us through court). Each time we went to court, it ended in our favor. Highly recommend Sam. Stayed in contact with us at all times. And made it possible for us to maintain soul physical custody of my step son and even made it possible for us to move out of state with him as well.
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29 May, 2013 by Anonymous
Beyond being a poor attorney, Samuel Bluck operates a completely pathetic profession as far as business goes. I would never recommend him, and further I am personally taking the time to urge others to avoid the traps of poor legal counsel that I did.
STAY AWAY
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15 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
From my own personal opinion and experience Ms. attorney Koliwer did not represent me well during my custody case. I found her knowledge of the law writing response motions to be almost non existent. I asked her several times to present evidence in which she repeatedly declined and was non responsive during our emails. I would never recommend her to anyone to ever attempt to acquire her legal services. I‘m in the process of gathering the evidence to submit a complaint to the California bar.
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01 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Kandy No showed appointments with me. She did not know the facts of my case. She did not present to the court clear and convincing evidence that I provided to her. The day after the judge finally allowed me to get her off of my case, my new attorney got the whole case dismissed and my child returned.
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30 Jun, 2021 by Selby
I met Kandy in the halls of vista court. I was completely lost in a nightmare divorce case. Kandy was like a legal guardian sent from up above. One of the hardest working attorneys I met. She’s not only caring but is 100 percent honest and overly fair that will keep both parties honest in requests or demands. I hired Kandy as my attorney but she was more like a mom and made me feel I was in good hands. Stuck by for a year and half from start to finish I could ask for anyone better to represent me
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Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence. -
Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
