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21 Mar, 2013 by David
Mr Loria is experienced and knowledgeable in a number of areas of law. He is dedicated to attaining the best possible outcome in a client's case. Mr Loria was able to get a favorable result for me in my Landlord -Tenant dispute by using his skill and knowledge of the law. The judge ruled in our favor due to Mr Loria exposing certain improprieties and violations of law by the landlord in the case. He kept me well informed throughout the process and clearly explained and outlined our strategy. I
trust Mr Loria to handle my legal matters in a skilled and professional manner.
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06 Dec, 2016 by Patricia
Erin Witte is a remarkable litigator. She made sure to always keep me up to date with what was going on with my case, regardless of how busy she was. She was very detailed in explaining my case to me. She also let me know what my status was before leaving the law firm. I appreciated that a lot.
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16 Apr, 2016 by Tom
Erin Witte proved to be extremely knowledgable in the specialized area of automobile fraud which was required by my case. Thanks to her expert familiarity with the applicable laws and options, thorough preparation, and persistent followup, we won our case and I was fully compensated for my losses. She was responsive to my inquires, kept me well informed, and helped me understand the path forward. I would call her again without hesitation.
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17 Mar, 2016 by Ruben
I was being sued by a collections company who was trying to capitalize on my dispute with a shoddy construction contractor I had been battling for years. Erin pursued my case with a relentless approach to fairness, forcing the collections company to drop the suit and resulting in the dismissal of the case. I could not thank Erin enough for helping to lift this weight off my shoulders.
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08 Aug, 2024 by John kane
I contacted the firm regarding abusive neighbors. I explained the situation and asked for counsel that did not believe gay persons should be persecuted. I was led to believe an attorney would call almost immediately, as the secretary confirmed there would be no conflict of interest in representation. No one called, and the firm refused to return my calls, and would not take my calls. I have to conclude the firm favors the persecution of gay persons.
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14 Apr, 2024 by Vaughn puccio
3 hours of unrelated rhetoric in court.
Just crazy!
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30 Mar, 2023 by Beth
Heather Steele is the lawyer you want to have in your corner when you have a knotty real estate problem. Ours involved a poorly written contract, poor record-keeping, and a one-time renter who turned squatter. Add a pandemic moratorium on evictions and 3 frivolous appeals, and you have 3 yrs & 3mos of litigation that included 2 years with no rent paid. Ms. Steele stuck with us all the way and in our 7 court appearances, we never lost. She is dedicated, sharp, knows the law, and never gives up. Now the squatter is out, and we have our house back.
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09 Apr, 2024 by Tito montano
Muy buena atención responsabilidad, ética, y respeto.
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04 Aug, 2019 by Andrew lingg
Came out to look at an issue we were having with our home builder. Asked us to write up a summary and they would let us know what options we have. I took the time to put together a detailed summary and never heard back. I followed up with them and they said they would give me a call, and never did. If you don’t want the work or don’t think we have a good case, why not just say so to my face instead of wasting my time?
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12 Sep, 2017 by Jesi mcdonald
I had a great experience working with Joe. I was nervous at first having to get help from a lawyer, but Joe made me feel completely comfortable and explained in detail the steps we would be taking to get my problem worked out. At the end everything worked out in my favor and I am so glad I picked Wise & Donahue Law Firm to represent me. Great experience from beginning to end. I highly recommend them!
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02 Jan, 2025 by Jaime singhal
Hiring this firm is better than no representation at all but I would think twice in hiring this firm if you have the funds to go elsewhere. This firm has hired lawyers struggling to maintain their good standing with the bar association and then the firm does not disclose that. Anything that could potentially affect a client's case should be disclosed and the firm not disclosing that is unethical. The firm has a poor mechanism for clients to make complaints and to also act on client complaints. The only person you will talk with is an office manager who has no authority to do anything. It's more like they have a person just to hear complaints so the owners of the firm don't have to deal with them. My whole time I hired this firm I felt like I needed to micromanage them. Its not ok for mail from the firm to be sent to the wrong address, for purge orders to be not filed, for clients to get emails and email communications for different clients that have nothing to do with your case, and info needed to be given to court to be not done in a timely manner or not done at all until the client has asked if it's been done. I'm sure the attorney I hired was a kind person and tried as hard as they could but I should have been informed of the situation so I understood how many micromanagings and check ins I needed to do. And the hourly rate for my situation was the same or higher than other legal staffers at the firm. My case had an overall positive outcome but there were errors made. Buyer beware when working with this firm!
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20 Dec, 2019 by Jeff sisk
25 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
Kate Reese and her team were very easy to work with, super efficient, and guided me expertly through a difficult time. Their mediation and collaboration skills saved me the hassle and expense of litigation. I do not hesitate to recommend them.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Maggie elmore
CGG came recommended to me by a family member who works at another family law firm in the DMV. Lauren Brown represented me with the guidance of Heather Cooper, and I was very appreciative of their knowledge and strategy.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Cp r
Nathan Olson helped me navigate a complicated divorce and custody situation all while I was serving overseas. Despite the time difference, Nathan was always available to answer my questions, provided clear and concise legal advice, and fought tirelessly for my and my child’s best interests. I highly recommend Nathan to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate family attorney!
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06 Aug, 2024 by Allison aslan
Don't pay for anyone but the partners. My representation from Carly for my MSA and child support efforts can easily be equated to a nightmare that won't end thanks to the poor council and legal work. If you need someone to produce paper for you, Carly will do it without much council to you. If you need actual council and someone sharp against an angry vindictive person, look higher up in the firm.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Haley hester
Exceptionally professional group here! I had the pleasure of working with Courtney over a severance case. She was incredibly responsive and attentive to all of my needs. I would recommend the entire group as a whole as they all seem to be very much on the same level. Incredibly impressed and very grateful for all the hard work they put into my case.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
This lawyer never wins that's why he changed his name to Victory. He is incompetent and greedy. Pretends he is taking care of your interests but is just looking to line his own pockets. Do not hire. He doesn't follow confidentiality rules.
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02 Apr, 2023 by Maria sultani
We’re so disappointed on Alex he repeatedly lied to us …..
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02 Dec, 2022 by Hugh head
Outstanding attention to the full history, context and details of the matter by Samantha in the firm. Very patient with me explaining the best options to resolve a contentious estate situation that had gone on for 3 years previously where another very strong firm was on the other side using "low-ball, then delay then obfuscate, then avoid" tactics with my prior counsel. Once formally engaged on the case, Samantha resolved the entire matter w/in approx 4 months for a reasonable fee as well considering the amount of time invested in the process (Expect it to be a process of back and forth and attrition BTW!). I couldn't be more pleased with the firm, Samantha and Kara's professionalism, teamwork or the positive results for my family's future!
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10 Nov, 2022 by Richard hayden
They want money $400/he upfront for anything with no assurances that they can even handle your case; sketchy
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29 Aug, 2022 by Grant deffibaugh
GREAT firm! I highly recommend this firm to anyone for anything from divorce to estate issues.
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02 Dec, 2022 by Hugh head
Outstanding attention to the full history, context and details of the matter by Samantha in the firm. Very patient with me explaining the best options to resolve a contentious estate situation that had gone on for 3 years previously where another very strong firm was on the other side using "low-ball, then delay then obfuscate, then avoid" tactics with my prior counsel. Once formally engaged on the case, Samantha resolved the entire matter w/in approx 4 months for a reasonable fee as well considering the amount of time invested in the process (Expect it to be a process of back and forth and attrition BTW!). I couldn't be more pleased with the firm, Samantha and Kara's professionalism, teamwork or the positive results for my family's future!
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10 Nov, 2022 by Richard hayden
They want money $400/he upfront for anything with no assurances that they can even handle your case; sketchy
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29 Aug, 2022 by Grant deffibaugh
GREAT firm! I highly recommend this firm to anyone for anything from divorce to estate issues.
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25 Apr, 2021 by Simon
Ms. Baumgartner is amongst those attorneys that reads and writes plenty, but expends little effort, in my experience, to understand her client. My firm hired her to write a contract to purchase a franchisee and then subsequently to represent us in a dispute with a franchisor, but she was clearly ill-equipped to negotiate with another attorney. We ended up firing her because after four years of ownership of a franchise she had represented only her own billable hours. At hundreds of dollars for a single one of those hours you might reasonably expect an attorney to be able to negotiate verbally as well as in writing, but that is regrettably not the case with Ms. Baumgartner. She's average (and not poor) only because she can draft contracts, but even then be aware of - and wary of - her expensive verbosity.
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13 Feb, 2024 by Sanskriti kant
Good Chinese food. Rice is not given with the dish. You have to order separately. I went on team lunch and it was great experience. The ambience is quiet and clean. Faux monsters plant fill the vicinity of the restaurant so nicely. Food is properly cooked and spice level is exactly as indicated. I like spicy food so i took highest spice level.
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26 Oct, 2023 by J k
14 Oct, 2023 by Sukyung park
13 Feb, 2024 by Sanskriti kant
Good Chinese food. Rice is not given with the dish. You have to order separately. I went on team lunch and it was great experience. The ambience is quiet and clean. Faux monsters plant fill the vicinity of the restaurant so nicely. Food is properly cooked and spice level is exactly as indicated. I like spicy food so i took highest spice level.
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26 Oct, 2023 by J k
14 Oct, 2023 by Sukyung park
02 Dec, 2022 by Hugh head
Outstanding attention to the full history, context and details of the matter by Samantha in the firm. Very patient with me explaining the best options to resolve a contentious estate situation that had gone on for 3 years previously where another very strong firm was on the other side using "low-ball, then delay then obfuscate, then avoid" tactics with my prior counsel. Once formally engaged on the case, Samantha resolved the entire matter w/in approx 4 months for a reasonable fee as well considering the amount of time invested in the process (Expect it to be a process of back and forth and attrition BTW!). I couldn't be more pleased with the firm, Samantha and Kara's professionalism, teamwork or the positive results for my family's future!
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10 Nov, 2022 by Richard hayden
They want money $400/he upfront for anything with no assurances that they can even handle your case; sketchy
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29 Aug, 2022 by Grant deffibaugh
GREAT firm! I highly recommend this firm to anyone for anything from divorce to estate issues.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
If you’re considering legal representation by Camille Crandall, I strongly urge you to reconsider. My experience with Ms. Crandall was not only disappointing but financially devastating. Her handling of my case was fraught with serious errors that resulted in significant monetary losses, and I am compelled to share my story as a cautionary tale.
One of the most critical aspects of my case was the accurate valuation of a major asset. Unfortunately, Ms. Crandall failed to secure an updated appraisal at a crucial point in the proceedings, leading to a gross undervaluation of the asset. This oversight cost me a substantial amount of money, a loss that could have easily been avoided with competent representation. What’s more, her inability to correct this mistake even after it was brought to her attention reflects a troubling level of negligence.
Additionally, Ms. Crandall’s mishandling of the financial aspects of my case did not stop there. When it came to determining my financial obligations, her failure to adequately argue and present necessary evidence resulted in an unrealistic and exorbitant financial burden being placed upon me. This has had long-lasting effects on my financial well-being, effects that could have been mitigated with a more thorough and professional approach.
What’s most disheartening is that when I attempted to seek accountability for these clear instances of professional negligence, I was met not with concern or an attempt to rectify the situation, but with threats of countersuits and baseless accusations from her firm. This kind of response speaks volumes about the ethics and priorities of the representation I received.
In conclusion, entrusting my case to Camille Crandall was a costly mistake. Her incompetence and the subsequent unwillingness to take responsibility for the substantial harm caused have left me in a far worse position than before. I would strongly advise anyone seeking legal representation to look elsewhere—your financial future may depend on it.
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12 Dec, 2023 by Gina
So let’s talk about Camille Crandall, a legal superstar who didn’t just take my custody case but TOTALLY owned it, turned it around and WON. I need to give MAJOR kudos to Ms. Crandall for her incredible work in handling my rollercoaster of a custody court case, dealing with tough topics, spanning two different state jurisdictions (I don’t even live in Virginia!). She turned around a tough loss from a prior court hearing with another attorney into us receiving 98% of everything we asked for in the Virginia court final hearing with Ms. Crandall’s guidance. And if that wasn’t enough, the court also totally unexpectedly granted me decision-making authority for the child in question– an unexpected win I credit to Ms. Crandall’s expertise and hard work. And here’s the kicker, she accepted my complex case with an emergent deadline after a few other attorneys turned me down – and after that tough loss in a prior court hearing with a different attorney.
Ms. Crandall didn’t just argue the law, she poured her heart into my case – almost like I was her own family!!! The level of preparation and her closing arguments were incredible! (Court watchers attested her closing arguments were fantastic.) Seeing that level of commitment and belief in her legal case -- it was AMAZING!
Ms. Crandall gave me no-nonsense advice and recommendations from the start, and truly knows Virginia law, court, and judges. That’s what any client wants. My case was something many attorneys hadn’t seen before, and Ms. Crandall was NOT intimidated. I interviewed several attorneys and her advice/recommendations/process was just the most practical, honest, and useful, and directed towards succeeding at my case – she’s truly no-nonsense, straightforward, and real with you. We had some tough moments at court and even some frank talks (I'm not the best @ being on the stand) and it was all worth it! I’m THRILLED with my outcome!
I too was once in your shoes: reading legal client reviews online, hoping I was picking a great attorney and that the reviews were real.
THIS IS A REAL CLIENT REVIEW!
Do yourself a favor. Pick Ms. Crandall as your family law attorney. If you’re lucky enough to have her take your case – you’ll have a legal superstar who believes in YOU, excellent legal recommendations, reviews details, and EXCELLENT chances of succeeding in your case. This attorney changed my whole life going forwards- and l couldn't be more grateful!
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30 Mar, 2022 by Nurunnahar
Camille Crandall who almost made impossible to possible in my case about having my child's custody. She is my hero who presented me such a wonderful way that I could never think of. I only worked with her for last 4/5 months and I hardly talked to her in person. But still the way she read me, understood me and presented me in the court, I don't think that any of my family member or friend could do that. She is honest, hard working, straight forward and very specific. More I want to write about her, more I want to see the good qualities in her. Her entire team was very professional and hard working for my case as if they know me for soo long. My situation/case was complicated for many lawyers but she made it very smooth and easy in the court. I will definitely recommend her for any divorce/ child custody/visitation case. God sent her in my life as an angel and have my child back. Last several years I was terrified that I will never have my baby back in my life and now my baby stays with me and I am the one who make decision for my baby. May God bless her and her entire team. My prayers and gratitude will be always with them.
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21 Nov, 2019 by Storck
I have known Tom for 12 years. He first represented me pro bono on a robbery charge when I was 18. He has represented me on violations and other charges over the years. I have hired him and have gotten my closest friend to use his services because I trust him. Yes here talks about his swing dance. Also about his children and wife. His college years too. He talks and treats people as friends and I consider him one. When it comes time to work, Tom works his ass off. He uses his connections within the prosecutors office as well as personal connections with judges to make sure its personal going into that court room. He makes sure that they are looking at you as a human being. I highly recommend Tom represent you.
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30 Jan, 2019 by Michelle
Mr .Koerner was very understanding of my case, he was very easy to deal with meaning he explained my case in full detail he also guided me through every step. Mr. Koerner was always accessible via phone and email he responded in a very timely manner even though I hope to never get in trouble again I will always hire and refer Mr. Koerner.
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05 Jul, 2018 by Luie
This lawyer took my case very lightly, and obvious, he loss my case.
His representation is Not good in front of judge.
In meetings, where he was suppose to be "prepared", he talked more about his dancing events but not the case.
I do not recommend him.
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30 Dec, 2019 by Anne
I had a very difficult case going up against a large entity. It was with Mr. Stein's high-level understanding of the complexities and sensitivities of my case that we prevailed and reached a satisfactory settlement.
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21 May, 2019 by Anonymous
Please do not use Larry Stein. He was my Attoney on an EEO matter for over a year & a half. The week of the initial EEO conference, he withdrew from my case. He withdrew after hearing the agency wasn’t ready to settle of my first claim. The EEO process is a very long process. He waited till the week of my hearing with the judge to withdraw from my case.
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04 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
I was referred to Larry Stein, Esquire, by an attorney who had been his boss. Mr. Stein greatly exceeded my expectations. He was outstanding in the hearing for my Workers Compensation case. We won this case. In my Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Pay Act discrimination court cases, he was superb. All of these cases ended successfully to my satisfaction.
Mr. Stein was very knowledgeable, always well prepared and hard working. He had a very calming and reassuring demeanor, but he came off as a “Bull Dog” when it was necessary. It made me feel comfortable and confident that I had a true “Champion” defending me. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Stein to anyone who needed legal representation. Thank you, Larry for being in my corner.
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24 Jan, 2021 by Donald
I was successfully represented by this Attorney eight years ago. I recently had a reason to reach out to him for some advice and he was very kind and helpful.
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23 May, 2019 by Chris
I hired David to handle the very simple matter of filing a claim for me in a bankruptcy case. Then he disappeared and let the deadline for filing a claim pass. Now I am not eligible to file to get my money and David will not respond to my emails or phone calls.
I filed a complaint with the Virginia State Bar and he replied (to them) that he made a mistake and would compensate me for my losses, but he continues to ignore my phone calls and emails for months now. Very unprofessional.
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28 Mar, 2017 by Gavan
I found David's advice to be excellent. He resolved a difficult and complicated issue for me with efficiency and skill. And his services were very reasonably priced.
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30 Apr, 2024 by Ta ta
They failed so many clients and people. Also, why does Martin Schubert of this firm have to be such a crook and creepy?
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26 Oct, 2023 by Shelley bonneau
25 Oct, 2023 by Brittany prather
30 Apr, 2024 by Ta ta
They failed so many clients and people. Also, why does Martin Schubert of this firm have to be such a crook and creepy?
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26 Oct, 2023 by Shelley bonneau
25 Oct, 2023 by Brittany prather
30 Apr, 2024 by Ta ta
They failed so many clients and people. Also, why does Martin Schubert of this firm have to be such a crook and creepy?
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26 Oct, 2023 by Shelley bonneau
25 Oct, 2023 by Brittany prather
11 Aug, 2024 by Jaivin karnani
I had a terrible experience with Camille Crandall at Hicks Crandall Juhl, P.C. Her handling of my case was deeply flawed, leading to significant financial losses. Camille failed to secure an updated appraisal for a major asset, causing it to be grossly undervalued during my divorce proceedings. This oversight resulted in me losing a substantial amount of money. Additionally, her inadequate representation led to an unrealistic and excessive financial burden for me. When I sought accountability, I was met with threats and baseless accusations from her firm. I strongly advise against hiring Camille Crandall if you want competent and ethical legal representation. My experience with her has been a costly mistake.
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18 Jul, 2024 by Young ae choi
Susan and Haley are truly professionals with a clear sense of vocational calling. They were the lawyers who helped me through my divorce. Although my ex-partner appealed, and I consulted with other lawyers, the more I met with them, the more I realized how outstanding Susan and Haley are. They are not only professional but also genuinely kind-hearted. They answered all my questions promptly, often on the same day, and meticulously assisted me with every detail of my divorce, from beginning to end. I want to express my gratitude once again.
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14 Jul, 2024 by Anju varughese
Awful. Will never use Crandall again.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Jacob pintar
26 Jan, 2024 by Tania hossain
Thank you Dylan Phillips at Chap Petersen & Associates for helping me with an incredibly difficult client situation. Your professionalism, incredible kindness and understanding is greatly appreciated as you walked me through next steps in resolving this client matter to my 1000% satisfaction. I am very thankful to Chap Petersen for taking my case. And incredibly grateful to Dylan for your hard work on behalf of my company.
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14 Sep, 2023 by Roni turker
I hired Chap Peterson for legal assistance, but unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. Despite paying for their services, I did not receive the level of support and attention I expected. Communication was lacking, and it felt like my case was neglected. I'm disappointed with the overall experience.
Never expect that Chap is going to handle your case. You will face with couple un-experienced young employees. We had a deposition with other party and they didn’t even tell me the date.
On my first meeting with Chap and Chris, I explained them everything and never told them that the other party had damage to my business. Chap and Chris said no worry, since they break the contract we can still win the case . I ask them couple times when the case was continuing, are we still certain? Every single time , they said we are good, we will win the case.
After, I spend 20k-30k and 2-3 weeks before trial they called me and said there is no case because there is no damage to the business. I said I told you that from the beginning and you knew that why you start this case then?
Stay away from this company. They are going to get your money and will do the same thing.
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22 Oct, 2024 by Ahmed elsayed
No progress for 2.5 years .. took the money and didn’t provide the right evidence of my case to dismiss my removal proceedings and no progress in my green card !!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Raúl antonio cea fuentes
Muy amables y un buen servicio
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11 Aug, 2024 by Jose santos
It really is one of the best law offices I have found I have had bad experience with others i like that they are always pending and keep me informed about the process and cuts as soon as the work permit was granted to me quickly without any problem on the order hand i liked the order in which they handle my documentation and each procedure that is carried out so I always recommend it to my friends and acquaintances
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22 Oct, 2024 by Ahmed elsayed
No progress for 2.5 years .. took the money and didn’t provide the right evidence of my case to dismiss my removal proceedings and no progress in my green card !!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Raúl antonio cea fuentes
Muy amables y un buen servicio
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11 Aug, 2024 by Jose santos
It really is one of the best law offices I have found I have had bad experience with others i like that they are always pending and keep me informed about the process and cuts as soon as the work permit was granted to me quickly without any problem on the order hand i liked the order in which they handle my documentation and each procedure that is carried out so I always recommend it to my friends and acquaintances
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22 Oct, 2024 by Ahmed elsayed
No progress for 2.5 years .. took the money and didn’t provide the right evidence of my case to dismiss my removal proceedings and no progress in my green card !!!!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Raúl antonio cea fuentes
Muy amables y un buen servicio
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11 Aug, 2024 by Jose santos
It really is one of the best law offices I have found I have had bad experience with others i like that they are always pending and keep me informed about the process and cuts as soon as the work permit was granted to me quickly without any problem on the order hand i liked the order in which they handle my documentation and each procedure that is carried out so I always recommend it to my friends and acquaintances
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03 Oct, 2017 by Chris
I worked with Alice for about 14 months and could not have had a better experience. She was tenacious, responsive, and discerning. Alice always made me feel that I was more than just a client to her. She was always very thoughtful in her communications and fought for me like I was a family member. I could not have been better represented by anyone else. Alice Newhall is quite simply the best attorney anyone could ask for.
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24 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Really fought for my interests and I was pleased.
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17 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Alice supported me on negotiating and updating a child support and visitation agreement. She was very nice, pleasant, and professional. She communicated well, calling and emailing as often as necessary. My biggest concerns revolve around her lack of due diligence and understanding of my needs. There were several occasions where it became clear she either didn't actually read, or didn't understand, some supporting documentation provided. This resulted in impacting the negotiation where opposing counsel called out her mistakes ultimately weakening our credibility and position. I also viewed some of her advice toward the end as questionable, focused more on protecting her reputation and less on protecting my interests. I have not returned, nor would I recommend this attorney.
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02 Jan, 2025 by Jaime singhal
Hiring this firm is better than no representation at all but I would think twice in hiring this firm if you have the funds to go elsewhere. This firm has hired lawyers struggling to maintain their good standing with the bar association and then the firm does not disclose that. Anything that could potentially affect a client's case should be disclosed and the firm not disclosing that is unethical. The firm has a poor mechanism for clients to make complaints and to also act on client complaints. The only person you will talk with is an office manager who has no authority to do anything. It's more like they have a person just to hear complaints so the owners of the firm don't have to deal with them. My whole time I hired this firm I felt like I needed to micromanage them. Its not ok for mail from the firm to be sent to the wrong address, for purge orders to be not filed, for clients to get emails and email communications for different clients that have nothing to do with your case, and info needed to be given to court to be not done in a timely manner or not done at all until the client has asked if it's been done. I'm sure the attorney I hired was a kind person and tried as hard as they could but I should have been informed of the situation so I understood how many micromanagings and check ins I needed to do. And the hourly rate for my situation was the same or higher than other legal staffers at the firm. My case had an overall positive outcome but there were errors made. Buyer beware when working with this firm!
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20 Dec, 2019 by Jeff sisk
02 Jan, 2025 by Jaime singhal
Hiring this firm is better than no representation at all but I would think twice in hiring this firm if you have the funds to go elsewhere. This firm has hired lawyers struggling to maintain their good standing with the bar association and then the firm does not disclose that. Anything that could potentially affect a client's case should be disclosed and the firm not disclosing that is unethical. The firm has a poor mechanism for clients to make complaints and to also act on client complaints. The only person you will talk with is an office manager who has no authority to do anything. It's more like they have a person just to hear complaints so the owners of the firm don't have to deal with them. My whole time I hired this firm I felt like I needed to micromanage them. Its not ok for mail from the firm to be sent to the wrong address, for purge orders to be not filed, for clients to get emails and email communications for different clients that have nothing to do with your case, and info needed to be given to court to be not done in a timely manner or not done at all until the client has asked if it's been done. I'm sure the attorney I hired was a kind person and tried as hard as they could but I should have been informed of the situation so I understood how many micromanagings and check ins I needed to do. And the hourly rate for my situation was the same or higher than other legal staffers at the firm. My case had an overall positive outcome but there were errors made. Buyer beware when working with this firm!
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20 Dec, 2019 by Jeff sisk
02 Jan, 2025 by Jaime singhal
Hiring this firm is better than no representation at all but I would think twice in hiring this firm if you have the funds to go elsewhere. This firm has hired lawyers struggling to maintain their good standing with the bar association and then the firm does not disclose that. Anything that could potentially affect a client's case should be disclosed and the firm not disclosing that is unethical. The firm has a poor mechanism for clients to make complaints and to also act on client complaints. The only person you will talk with is an office manager who has no authority to do anything. It's more like they have a person just to hear complaints so the owners of the firm don't have to deal with them. My whole time I hired this firm I felt like I needed to micromanage them. Its not ok for mail from the firm to be sent to the wrong address, for purge orders to be not filed, for clients to get emails and email communications for different clients that have nothing to do with your case, and info needed to be given to court to be not done in a timely manner or not done at all until the client has asked if it's been done. I'm sure the attorney I hired was a kind person and tried as hard as they could but I should have been informed of the situation so I understood how many micromanagings and check ins I needed to do. And the hourly rate for my situation was the same or higher than other legal staffers at the firm. My case had an overall positive outcome but there were errors made. Buyer beware when working with this firm!
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20 Dec, 2019 by Jeff sisk
02 Jan, 2025 by Jaime singhal
Hiring this firm is better than no representation at all but I would think twice in hiring this firm if you have the funds to go elsewhere. This firm has hired lawyers struggling to maintain their good standing with the bar association and then the firm does not disclose that. Anything that could potentially affect a client's case should be disclosed and the firm not disclosing that is unethical. The firm has a poor mechanism for clients to make complaints and to also act on client complaints. The only person you will talk with is an office manager who has no authority to do anything. It's more like they have a person just to hear complaints so the owners of the firm don't have to deal with them. My whole time I hired this firm I felt like I needed to micromanage them. Its not ok for mail from the firm to be sent to the wrong address, for purge orders to be not filed, for clients to get emails and email communications for different clients that have nothing to do with your case, and info needed to be given to court to be not done in a timely manner or not done at all until the client has asked if it's been done. I'm sure the attorney I hired was a kind person and tried as hard as they could but I should have been informed of the situation so I understood how many micromanagings and check ins I needed to do. And the hourly rate for my situation was the same or higher than other legal staffers at the firm. My case had an overall positive outcome but there were errors made. Buyer beware when working with this firm!
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20 Dec, 2019 by Jeff sisk
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