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John E. Rhine, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Joseph Hubert Langerak IV, experienced Business attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Theodore Charles Ziemer IV, experienced Business attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Trisha Shah Dudlo, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Dax J Miller, experienced Bankruptcy, Credit Repair attorney in Evansville, IN with 11 reviews
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21 Nov, 2024 by John cobra
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14 Nov, 2024 by Kim dixon
The attorney was attentive to get the business but when you have questions they don’t assist in a timely manner. The attorney never calls back or his assistants. However one lady Nicole in the office at the end was very helpful. They seem to pick and choose which clients are more important than others. You have to be totally upset and rude to get anyone to help. They don’t keep follow up date at all. It got to the point where I dismissed my case just to not have to deal with them anymore and find another law firm who cares for the clients. U guess this is the reason they advertise on Facebook and social media because of the way they operate. This attorney makes it sound good but does nothing after to help clients. I would definitely recommend NOT to use this attorney for any bankruptcy. Then my case was dismissed and I wasn’t even notified of the dismissal a creditor came for me and had to tell me it was dismissed the office didn’t even had enough respect to advise me of it before creditors came after me! That’s the most unprofessional thing an attorney could do! They just want they money they could careless for the client I would recommend get an attentive attorney not this office! All the great reviews seem to come from people who are not of color. Maybe that’s why my experience was so horrible.
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29 Oct, 2024 by Michael tucker
Mr. Miller and his staff were all very professional throughout the entire chapter 7 process for my wife and I. They were able to answer all of our questions or find the answers. They will put your mind at ease so that you can sleep comfortably. They also help you to rebuild your credit once everything is done.
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Ivan Alejandro Arnaez, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Evansville, IN with 29 reviews
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30 Sep, 2024 by Abdul ramey
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01 Jun, 2024 by Charles “imon2u” kazenski
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18 Mar, 2024 by Ana lu
Do yourself a favor and don't hire him, he will charge you a lot and he will do absolutely nothing for you, he will represent you in court without being prepared, that will probably cost you your freedom, apart from that he is a very arrogant, rude person
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Edward Lee Veazey, experienced Child Support attorney in Evansville, IN with 20 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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03 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Veazey for a high conflict divorce with a history of abuse toward myself and child in September 2023. Lee seemed personable, too personable as he removed his wedding band laid it on the conference desk and proceeded to tell me that he was not married; that he only wore the ring to deter women. He then shared how he remembered me from our children's daycare, down to the car I drove though I had no recollection of who he was. Later I learned from another former client he did the same thing to her as well as winking and etc. During scheduled teleconference’s Mr. Veazey would sit in silence, when asked if he was still there he would reply “I’m just thinking” with not much insight given and seemingly uninterested. 4 months after the initial filing I still had not had a court date or temporary child support ordered. Living in a hostile environment with my now ex ended with a protective order against him. We did get a court date at the end of January (at the request of opposing council). At this emergency hearing Mr. Veazey was ill prepared. In the hallway he mentioned to me incorrect information pertaining to the case that I corrected him on. During the hearing itself he then almost introduced that same information as evidence to which I had to write on our notepad that it was incorrect. He did not show that he had any familiarity with the evidence provided, or as to what opposing council would be presenting. Opposing council ran the hearing while Mr. Veazey was reading though printouts and writing down things to ask the witness. During his cross there was a long uncomfortable pause as Mr. Veazey had nothing prepared. He leaned to me and stated that he was stalling. We had been there with my ex on the stand for 3 hours and none of our evidence had been introduced, courts were about to close for the day and we hadn’t discussed the important topics. The last 7 minutes were used to finally discuss visitation which was supposed to have been stipulated as supervised and recommended at the parenting center however his unpreparedness left no time to introduce the abuse that had occurred and visiting was ordered at my exes parents home every other weekend. March I still had not received a court order from the January hearing. Now 6 months Into the divorce. After multiple requests for updates and an order for clarification on the visitation I finally received an email that included a letter to opposing council for my approval that had incorrect information in it. I did not approve the document to be sent but then was told that it already had been. I requested a teleconference with Mr. Veazey but after a law enforcement officer, an unrelated attorney, and a former Veazey client all told me I needed new representation (putting it nicely) based on their experiences and my concerns I canceled the conference and terminated his employment. I requested my final invoice and learned that funds had been misapplied to my account and that previous invoices had been incorrect. Leaving me with a larger than expected (or earned imo). I also caught that his rate had increased in January although this had never been related to me other than the initial documents state that fees may increase usually at a firm level. I did dispute that this was not adequate to be “informed”. The office did after a month of my reaching out resolve the issue and update the invoice to the agreed hourly rate. I was hesitant to terminate as I didn’t know how I would afford a new retainer at another firm but I have zero regrets. The new attorney was prorated for mediation in less than a month and was impressively prepared. I met with her once and saw her once before mediation. We walked out of mediation with my ex voluntarily terminating his parental rights. Get the right attorney and if yours like Mr. Veazey try’s to tell you that things are standard— find a new one.
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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Robin Renee Craig, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Evansville, IN with 10 reviews
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03 Apr, 2024 by Anber
I should start with the fact that after multiple failed attempts at trying to communicate our first meeting was her video tuned into a hearing on Vacation. I kid you not, palm trees and all. The lack of care was evident from the start. Then booking a phone call two months out only to be disrespectful and rude. To have someone with this demeanor practicing law is outrageous. Any review won’t change her status with the board, but if anyone who is possibly thinking about using her for any capacity can see this and change their mind then it was worth it. Robin is rude, crass, impatient, disrespectful and makes you feel with every word that she would have never voluntarily picked to represent you. Very fitting for Robin to be the representation provided to the people of Evansville. A vile person who should not be in people facing position. You can always tell when someone hates their life outside of work, but that shouldn’t effect the people you choose to work for.
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19 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
Robin did an amazing job. I have used her mutilple times. I highly recommend her. Her office staff is helpful as well. I will use her again if needed.
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29 Dec, 2021 by Lynnette j whiting-sanford
I do not have a review yet. I would like a consultation appt ASAP for a reserved court date of January 13th 2022. Please call 8128933837. I have been referred to you by TONY HURSTE. Of GERLING LAW ATTORNEYS.
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Clay Webster Havill, experienced Government, Litigation attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Derrick Wayne McDowell, experienced Probate attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Thomas Willard Washburne, experienced  attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Laura Katherine Boren, experienced Appeals, Family Law attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Olivia G. Robinson, experienced  attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Alyssa Freeman Ricker, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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John Andrew Thomason, experienced Business attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Jean Marie Blanton, experienced Family Law, Litigation attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Joseph Heavrin Harrison Jr., experienced Government attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Allyson Rebecca Breeden, experienced Litigation attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Joseph Willi Friedmann, experienced Business, Trusts attorney in Evansville, IN with 19 reviews
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02 Jan, 2025 by Nic sagez
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02 May, 2024 by Paighten blades
Lee was hired for dissolution of marriage and to obtain sole custody of my niece. From September-January there was no progress but it was always the other sides fault…. Upon hiring Stephanie Brinkerhoff through Steven Dieg’s firm, she was able to obtain sole custody of my niece, with all rights signed away by adoptive father, and everything else that was requested. She did this in a matter of 8 hours. After waiting for 4 months with Lee Veazy with nothing accomplished. Lee gave the impression sole custody was impossible with Indiana’s parenting time guidelines and 50/50 was the best possible outcome. He should be ashamed to even charge for his ‘time’. He didn’t take any of this as seriously as it should have been taken. Just another case. Extremely poor communication and he seemed very ill prepared at the initial hearing. Ms. Brinkerhoff came in extremely prepared and even discovered $250k+ in entitled funds that Lee never mentioned. If you need a great attorney to get the job done, get Stephanie at Dieg’s!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Ellie m
Conner was my attorney and did a fantastic job! I couldn’t have asked for more from him. From his professionalism, accuracy, and dedication to his craft it showed every day. I would recommend Conner or his firm to anyone! Very satisfied client!
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Tanisha Denise Carothers, experienced Litigation attorney in Evansville, IN with 2 reviews
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18 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
In my opinion, she is biased against other races. Unprofessional when it comes to members of our community who do not share the same skin tone and political ideology.
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21 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Hired her for personal reasons and she did an outstanding job hopefully won't ever need an lawyer again but if I do she will be the one
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Laurie Baiden Bumb, experienced Family Law attorney in Evansville, IN with 14 reviews
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05 Feb, 2024 by Kelsey meeks
While dealing with one of the most challenging things I've been through Kaite worman was a blessing! She went above and beyond to get things handled so quickly! She was also great with communicating with me and always getting right back with me. Can't recommend her highly enough!
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10 Aug, 2023 by Dewaynes everyday play
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05 Jul, 2023 by Angel nelson
I cannot overstate how happy I am that I chose Worman Legal. They were so responsive and patient. They definitely made an extremely difficult situation much easier to navigate. Highly recommend!
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Jackson Todd Dallas Treadway, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Evansville, IN with 31 reviews
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13 Oct, 2024 by Mark
Found Mr. Treadway to be a very thorough attorney that always showed professionalism in court room. Would highly recommend and will consult again for any future legal needs.
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30 May, 2024 by Justin blake
Making a living off of the misery of others.Medical bill from 2009 $1600 garnished wages in 2024 $3300.
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15 May, 2024 by Hannah ivana
Wish I could give 0 stars. It's a debt collections place so, clearly, they won't get many positive reviews. My personal experience for this though, is I have been paying for the past couple years every month on time, even early (even went in person a couple times and paid a month in advance and talked with them about advancing it). I got a letter threatening my work pay, and them monitoring my job status. I have proof in receipts they give from the office and online payments of it all, and so should they (hopefully). I found the lawyers name and emailed him stating I was worried if there was an issue and was confused as to why I received this, because I have kept up with everything needed, even months early. I also stated there was proof in the receipts I was given and is in their records, and also on the website. He then only responded that I haven't been doing the agreed upon terms and they will continue to monitor my job; he clearly didn't care to look into it. I know I have nothing to worry about since I've been paying what was agreed and will continue to, and have proof of it all. It was just so uncomfortable, not professional at all, and made me gather every proof I had just in case and I shouldn't have to do that. Reading other reviews, it seems intimidation is a key method for them.
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Patrick Clayton Thomas, experienced  attorney in Evansville, IN with 30 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Justin blake
Making a living off of the misery of others.Medical bill from 2009 $1600 garnished wages in 2024 $3300.
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15 May, 2024 by Hannah ivana
Wish I could give 0 stars. It's a debt collections place so, clearly, they won't get many positive reviews. My personal experience for this though, is I have been paying for the past couple years every month on time, even early (even went in person a couple times and paid a month in advance and talked with them about advancing it). I got a letter threatening my work pay, and them monitoring my job status. I have proof in receipts they give from the office and online payments of it all, and so should they (hopefully). I found the lawyers name and emailed him stating I was worried if there was an issue and was confused as to why I received this, because I have kept up with everything needed, even months early. I also stated there was proof in the receipts I was given and is in their records, and also on the website. He then only responded that I haven't been doing the agreed upon terms and they will continue to monitor my job; he clearly didn't care to look into it. I know I have nothing to worry about since I've been paying what was agreed and will continue to, and have proof of it all. It was just so uncomfortable, not professional at all, and made me gather every proof I had just in case and I shouldn't have to do that. Reading other reviews, it seems intimidation is a key method for them.
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03 May, 2024 by Jessica arvin
Bunch of sharks that will do everything to take every last penny you have. They probably wouldn't bat an eye at taking their own grandmothers to court for everything they own.
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Ashley Renee Hollen, experienced Business attorney in Evansville, IN with 30 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Justin blake
Making a living off of the misery of others.Medical bill from 2009 $1600 garnished wages in 2024 $3300.
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15 May, 2024 by Hannah ivana
Wish I could give 0 stars. It's a debt collections place so, clearly, they won't get many positive reviews. My personal experience for this though, is I have been paying for the past couple years every month on time, even early (even went in person a couple times and paid a month in advance and talked with them about advancing it). I got a letter threatening my work pay, and them monitoring my job status. I have proof in receipts they give from the office and online payments of it all, and so should they (hopefully). I found the lawyers name and emailed him stating I was worried if there was an issue and was confused as to why I received this, because I have kept up with everything needed, even months early. I also stated there was proof in the receipts I was given and is in their records, and also on the website. He then only responded that I haven't been doing the agreed upon terms and they will continue to monitor my job; he clearly didn't care to look into it. I know I have nothing to worry about since I've been paying what was agreed and will continue to, and have proof of it all. It was just so uncomfortable, not professional at all, and made me gather every proof I had just in case and I shouldn't have to do that. Reading other reviews, it seems intimidation is a key method for them.
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03 May, 2024 by Jessica arvin
Bunch of sharks that will do everything to take every last penny you have. They probably wouldn't bat an eye at taking their own grandmothers to court for everything they own.
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Samantha Deeanne Horn, experienced Family Law, Lawsuit / Dispute attorney in Evansville, IN with 2 reviews
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03 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
You're better off representing yourself than having her as your court appointed attorney. She doesn't return phone calls, rarely meets with incarcerated inmates, and will not speak up in your defense in court. She seems to write up a pity excuse for a defense and if the state challenges it you're out of luck! She doesn't try to fight for you to get the best deal
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19 Nov, 2020 by Joshua
Samantha is a wonderful attorney appointed as Public Defender in Vanderburgh County.. She's very attentive, prompt and well spoken. Seems to really care for her clients. Very direct and to the point!!
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Josh Richard Trockman, experienced Business, Elder Law attorney in Evansville, IN with 30 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Justin blake
Making a living off of the misery of others.Medical bill from 2009 $1600 garnished wages in 2024 $3300.
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15 May, 2024 by Hannah ivana
Wish I could give 0 stars. It's a debt collections place so, clearly, they won't get many positive reviews. My personal experience for this though, is I have been paying for the past couple years every month on time, even early (even went in person a couple times and paid a month in advance and talked with them about advancing it). I got a letter threatening my work pay, and them monitoring my job status. I have proof in receipts they give from the office and online payments of it all, and so should they (hopefully). I found the lawyers name and emailed him stating I was worried if there was an issue and was confused as to why I received this, because I have kept up with everything needed, even months early. I also stated there was proof in the receipts I was given and is in their records, and also on the website. He then only responded that I haven't been doing the agreed upon terms and they will continue to monitor my job; he clearly didn't care to look into it. I know I have nothing to worry about since I've been paying what was agreed and will continue to, and have proof of it all. It was just so uncomfortable, not professional at all, and made me gather every proof I had just in case and I shouldn't have to do that. Reading other reviews, it seems intimidation is a key method for them.
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03 May, 2024 by Jessica arvin
Bunch of sharks that will do everything to take every last penny you have. They probably wouldn't bat an eye at taking their own grandmothers to court for everything they own.
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Nicholas James Golding, experienced  attorney in Evansville, IN with 30 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Justin blake
Making a living off of the misery of others.Medical bill from 2009 $1600 garnished wages in 2024 $3300.
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15 May, 2024 by Hannah ivana
Wish I could give 0 stars. It's a debt collections place so, clearly, they won't get many positive reviews. My personal experience for this though, is I have been paying for the past couple years every month on time, even early (even went in person a couple times and paid a month in advance and talked with them about advancing it). I got a letter threatening my work pay, and them monitoring my job status. I have proof in receipts they give from the office and online payments of it all, and so should they (hopefully). I found the lawyers name and emailed him stating I was worried if there was an issue and was confused as to why I received this, because I have kept up with everything needed, even months early. I also stated there was proof in the receipts I was given and is in their records, and also on the website. He then only responded that I haven't been doing the agreed upon terms and they will continue to monitor my job; he clearly didn't care to look into it. I know I have nothing to worry about since I've been paying what was agreed and will continue to, and have proof of it all. It was just so uncomfortable, not professional at all, and made me gather every proof I had just in case and I shouldn't have to do that. Reading other reviews, it seems intimidation is a key method for them.
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03 May, 2024 by Jessica arvin
Bunch of sharks that will do everything to take every last penny you have. They probably wouldn't bat an eye at taking their own grandmothers to court for everything they own.
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Heather Michele Lobermann, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Evansville, IN with 30 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Justin blake
Making a living off of the misery of others.Medical bill from 2009 $1600 garnished wages in 2024 $3300.
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15 May, 2024 by Hannah ivana
Wish I could give 0 stars. It's a debt collections place so, clearly, they won't get many positive reviews. My personal experience for this though, is I have been paying for the past couple years every month on time, even early (even went in person a couple times and paid a month in advance and talked with them about advancing it). I got a letter threatening my work pay, and them monitoring my job status. I have proof in receipts they give from the office and online payments of it all, and so should they (hopefully). I found the lawyers name and emailed him stating I was worried if there was an issue and was confused as to why I received this, because I have kept up with everything needed, even months early. I also stated there was proof in the receipts I was given and is in their records, and also on the website. He then only responded that I haven't been doing the agreed upon terms and they will continue to monitor my job; he clearly didn't care to look into it. I know I have nothing to worry about since I've been paying what was agreed and will continue to, and have proof of it all. It was just so uncomfortable, not professional at all, and made me gather every proof I had just in case and I shouldn't have to do that. Reading other reviews, it seems intimidation is a key method for them.
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03 May, 2024 by Jessica arvin
Bunch of sharks that will do everything to take every last penny you have. They probably wouldn't bat an eye at taking their own grandmothers to court for everything they own.
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Brandon Tyler Curl, experienced Insurance attorney in Evansville, IN with 30 reviews
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30 May, 2024 by Justin blake
Making a living off of the misery of others.Medical bill from 2009 $1600 garnished wages in 2024 $3300.
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15 May, 2024 by Hannah ivana
Wish I could give 0 stars. It's a debt collections place so, clearly, they won't get many positive reviews. My personal experience for this though, is I have been paying for the past couple years every month on time, even early (even went in person a couple times and paid a month in advance and talked with them about advancing it). I got a letter threatening my work pay, and them monitoring my job status. I have proof in receipts they give from the office and online payments of it all, and so should they (hopefully). I found the lawyers name and emailed him stating I was worried if there was an issue and was confused as to why I received this, because I have kept up with everything needed, even months early. I also stated there was proof in the receipts I was given and is in their records, and also on the website. He then only responded that I haven't been doing the agreed upon terms and they will continue to monitor my job; he clearly didn't care to look into it. I know I have nothing to worry about since I've been paying what was agreed and will continue to, and have proof of it all. It was just so uncomfortable, not professional at all, and made me gather every proof I had just in case and I shouldn't have to do that. Reading other reviews, it seems intimidation is a key method for them.
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03 May, 2024 by Jessica arvin
Bunch of sharks that will do everything to take every last penny you have. They probably wouldn't bat an eye at taking their own grandmothers to court for everything they own.
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Charles S. Hewins, experienced Employment / Labor, Estate Planning attorney in Evansville, IN with 0 reviews
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