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Donald Walter Reid, experienced Litigation attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 9 reviews
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16 Nov, 2021 by R
I called he could’ve help me cause I’m too poor but he gave me tons of great info on my situation! Super helpful! Kind!
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31 Jul, 2021 by Paul
I was referred to Donald Reid by another attorney to handle my adversary proceedings case. Don was responsive, thorough, and diligent in the legal preparation and earned the respect of the plaintiff's counsel. He handled all legal submittals and correspondence promptly and efficiently. The case was eventually settled out of court. Don continued to follow up to make sure that all legal paperwork was signed by the required parties and approved by the Federal bankruptcy court until closure. Above all, Don is trustworthy and has high personal integrity. His fees were fair and reasonable. He did not pad the billings nor used any support services that would have added extra cost. I highly recommend Don Reid to represent you in any legal matters regarding adversary proceedings and bankruptcy.
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29 Jun, 2021 by Sam
Attorney Reid simply put a super start attorney, he will get you that win you really need. I absolutely recommend attorney Reid and as soon as you retain him you will have that priceless peace of mind as you know an iron attorney got your back. Thank you attorney Reid for defending me in my case
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Michael Gary Perdue, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 7 reviews
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03 Dec, 2021 by David j
I retained Michael's services to help create a will and end of life directives for my brother who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Mike reached out to my brother and gathered the necessary information for creating the legal documents needed. Given the condition of my brother, Mike was able to gather the information, create the documents in just 2 days, and get the necessary notarized signatures from brother. I have never worked with a more efficient attorney. Mike understood immediately what documents were needed, and he had no issue with ensuring they were all in place quickly. He was extremely helpful to me and my family, and I could not have worked with a better attorney. I highly recommend Mike and will, without question, use his services again in the future should I need them.
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02 Oct, 2019 by Jill
I have had the pleasure of working with Mike on some adjustments to my trust. He is very transparent and clearly explained some of the changes that would occur. I appreciate the work that Mike is doing to ensure my trust is exactly how I want it to be!
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24 Jul, 2017 by Michele
I have known Mr. Perdue professionally for 10 years and everything he has helped me through has been with the highest of integrity. I trust him implicitly to guide me through any process, with compassion and understanding. He has a way of helping one with patience and kindness through ordeals that can be overwhelming. I highly recommend Michael Perdue and his services to anyone faced with legal matters. He is the best!!
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James C Alvord, experienced Estate Planning, Trusts attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 2 reviews
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12 Apr, 2024 by Engraving wizard
This man was a total profesional, there wasn't a question he could not answer and his sugguestion where right on the mark that I would have never though of to be placed in my trust
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09 Nov, 2018 by Tim gillihan
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Robert Wayne Jackson, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 19 reviews
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14 Dec, 2024 by Gustofresh
If you need someone professional that speaks English and Spanish, Federico is your guy to help you with your case. Loved how he handled everything and look forward to working with him in the future if anything ever happens to us again.
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25 Mar, 2024 by Omid rejali
Federico is compassionate, kind and a hard worker. If you’re looking for a car accident or personal injury lawyer in San Diego you can be sure that you will receive top service from this law firm.
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19 Mar, 2024 by Carol yowell
I am a woman in my 80s. Federico represented me in a claim against a couple of big companies, companies who were represented by large numbers of insurance attorneys. It was a stressful time for me. Federico put me at ease and treated me like a member of his family. He listened and patiently answered all of questions. He practically held my hand through a lengthy deposition. He met and sat with me at the defense doctor’s appointment. He handled my case professionally. He got me the settlement I wanted and I couldn’t be happier.
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James E. Brunton, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 1 reviews
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16 Mar, 2012 by Mark from fallbrook
Jim did some work that 2 other attorney's had missed and i ended up getting the patents of question on technicalities and ommissions by other attorneys
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Clay Robert Sides, experienced Litigation attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 1 reviews
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21 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Clay represented me in a car accident case that caused a permanent knee injury. Clay handled my case from start to finish with excellent professionalism and knowledge of the industry. I would highly recommend him for any personal injury case.
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Nancy Emmet Horgan, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 1 reviews
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13 Mar, 2013 by Michael
I found out she graduated with honors from Harvard. Nancy is one of the sharpest, most personable and capable attorneys I have every met or had the experience to see in action. I have known a lot of attorneys; she is in the top 99.9% of her field. Her trial work is amazing. Her knowledge and experience is so extensive it is daunting. However, she is always pushing to learn more, expanding her knowledge, and this comes from the unique fact she loves the law. Nancy is very respected by Courts, Judges, and her experience, reputation, and talent intimidates opponents. That alone carries amazing value. You will not find a better attorney in America.
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John Ward Crawford, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 19 reviews
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14 Dec, 2024 by Gustofresh
If you need someone professional that speaks English and Spanish, Federico is your guy to help you with your case. Loved how he handled everything and look forward to working with him in the future if anything ever happens to us again.
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25 Mar, 2024 by Omid rejali
Federico is compassionate, kind and a hard worker. If you’re looking for a car accident or personal injury lawyer in San Diego you can be sure that you will receive top service from this law firm.
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19 Mar, 2024 by Carol yowell
I am a woman in my 80s. Federico represented me in a claim against a couple of big companies, companies who were represented by large numbers of insurance attorneys. It was a stressful time for me. Federico put me at ease and treated me like a member of his family. He listened and patiently answered all of questions. He practically held my hand through a lengthy deposition. He met and sat with me at the defense doctor’s appointment. He handled my case professionally. He got me the settlement I wanted and I couldn’t be happier.
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Larry Gene Lushanko, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 1 reviews
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02 Jun, 2016 by Joyce rapp
He answered some questions and then told me I should settle with a litigant who didn't own the property, had no evidence to support his claims and was merely an extortionist. Then Lushanko asked for $500 retainer; we sent that. He also talked and talked and talked over me in phone conversations, and feel we got very little in return for our $500: he offered $5k to plaintiffs' counsel on our behalf, when we had said we could go no higher than $2500 and really didn't want to pay anything at all. I retired from practicing law and believe I know about how much it should cost to review documents and state what needs to be done. When we asked for an accounting and refund I think he loaded it up in a lump sum to fit the $500 and more, which he "generously" waived over and above what we paid. It looked like he just overestimated the time for each task to fit the $500, as many attorneys do in order to avoid refunding anything. I would not have sent him a penny had I known these facts.
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Paul Wade Leehey, experienced Civil Rights, Family Law attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 1 reviews
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30 May, 2018 by Anahi
Paul Leehy is an absolute joke! He pretends to be a good person by being involved in the community and church, but he is really only after your money! He pretends to know what he is doing, but loses every case. I hired him to help with a simple property recovery, and it cost me 10 times what he predicted, 3 times more than the property was worth. By the time I fired him, he had made such a mess that nothing could be recovered.
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Samantha Berryessa, experienced Family Law, Medical Malpractice attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Tanya Lisette Prouty, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Henry Neil Portner, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Thomas Gerard Oesterreich, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with  reviews
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Jorge Federico Lathrop, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with  reviews
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Daniel James Perez, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with  reviews
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William T. Ralston, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with  reviews
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Alexis Kosygin Garcia, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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John Edward Williams, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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James Alvord, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Cynthia Ann Gensler, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Albert Huai-En Wang, experienced Business, Financial Markets And Services attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Kristine Lee Shilts, experienced Social Security & Disability attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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James Gabrial Donart, experienced Estate Planning, Trusts attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Hugh Peter Bavaro, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Robert Arthur Schruhl, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Thomas Edward McDougall, experienced  attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Michael Jack Lee, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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James Michael Prestininzi, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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Robert Hugh James, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Fallbrook, CA with 0 reviews
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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
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