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01 Mar, 2016 by Scott
Ryan has been our attorney, client, and mutual colleague for over 10 years. He has done very well with the services we needed, both personally and professionally on a number of occasions. He is very knowledgeable in many areas of law, and he has worked well with others to leverage any expertise needed to get the job done. Highly recommended attorney!!!
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04 Aug, 2017 by Carla
Mr. Van Dyk helped us sell our family business that we had owned for over 55 years. It was a long, complicated road for us, as we had never done anything like this before. There were lots of hurdles. Mr. Van Dyk was professional and competent, and we really felt that he was looking out for our interests. Best of all, he explained things in language that we could understand. He was calm and courteous, and he promptly returned all calls. We highly recommend this attorney!
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22 Feb, 2018 by Portia
Very knowledgable and helpful. Very thorough and compentent. The first lawyer I spoke to without a condescending attitude whether he's willing to take the case or not.
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29 Mar, 2023 by Karen
David is a rock and unperturbable legal advisor. I highly recommend him if you appreciate a calm voice of reason who remains focused on the goal at hand.
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20 Feb, 2014 by Lisa c.
I have worked with Kevin and his team several times and the experience was always a positive one. Kevin is knowledgable about everything under the sun!
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23 Dec, 2015 by Tim
Jeff handled my matter perfectly and in far less time than I anticipated. Not the first time I've hired him and it's been a great experience and result every time.
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07 May, 2015 by Christopher
Adam was responsive and decisive, willing to provide an accurate accounting throughout every engagement he was involved in with my organization. I appreciated his willingness to go to bat for me and be aggressive when we needed it. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
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17 Jul, 2017 by Lrp
Pete handled our case involving a local builder and architect who misrepresented himself, intentionally substituted structural materials, did not pay vendors, and was clearly over his head.
Pete was always upfront about potential outcomes, cost, and was very clear as to what the "eye on the prize" meant. He was aggressive and pragmatic. He didn't hesitate to consult other attorneys in his firm to make sure all options were on the table. Pete is investigative, fair, and honest. He is an excellent attorney who knows his way around the Ottawa, Allegan, and Kent Co. court systems. We appreciated his expertise and the way he took a personal and professional interest in our case. We highly recommend him. If you are building a home, prior to signing any contract, he would be an excellent attorney to look it over. I wish we had done that at the start.
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23 Mar, 2021 by Cindy
Mr. Orlebeke is absolutely the best lawyer to work with. He is very compassionate, He explains very clearly the steps needed to regain a property that our land contract buyer had not paid on in a year. He was very organized and professional. He worked the case very methodically. We valued his expertise and input in every step of litigation. We are beyond pleased with the outcome. We will highly recommend Mr. Orlebeke to anyone needed an amazing Lawyer
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10 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Ruth is a premier attorney in real estate disputes and litigation. I found her intelligent, practical, skillful and effective.
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25 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
I had a family issue arise where difficult choices had to be made that could impact future generations. I found Mr. Betz to be wise and knowledgeable, and able to assist in looking at the options and long-term potential consequences of each one. I was very impressed with his concern for ethical choices over just expedient ones. I so appreciate the way he considered family relationships as well as legal options. I would highly recommend him.
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23 Mar, 2010 by Mark
Mr. Underwood was professional and helpful always, and he gets results.
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13 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
James Alexander and the firm he is working at, Damon, Ver Merris, Boyko & Witte is the most reputable firm i am have come across. They have handled cases for us against companies with big wallets and attorneys that were very sneaky, crafty, trying every imaginable tactic to win. James pursued the ethical path and we prevailed despite opposing counsels tactics. He is very knowledgeable and when he doesn't know something, he says so and finds a knowledgeable expert. An incredibly honest attorney.
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08 Aug, 2018 by Martin
Within the first few minutes of meeting Ian, I realized two things. First, he's one of the good guys. He is compassionate, cares about people and doesn't carry that air some attorneys tend to have. But, more importantly for this situation, I knew I wanted him on my side when it came to my court case. His sage, percipient advice and keen, confident strategy routinely put the other side off balance and gave me an advantage in negotiating a complex civil case with multiple defendants. Put simply: Mr. Northon is one of the best attorneys I've met.
I learned quickly it's easy to find an attorney to take your case, but it is quite difficult to find someone who will make your case his own. As a client, I want my attorney to be wholly invested in my case. Even at some of the best firms, that doesn't always happen. However, with Ian, he often reminded me about key points in the case I had forgotten or missed. Moreover, my long, arduous case was draining and I needed someone with Ian's personality. After our consultations, I always felt more energized and clear on the way ahead. He has a knack for explaining technical issues in an easy-to-understand way even a layman like I can comprehend. And, even when I asked simple questions, sometimes more than once, he answered without making me feel dense. Remember, he's not only one of the good guys, but the attorney you want in your corner.
People skills are nice, but for your case and mine, we need to couple people skills with talented litigation. To that end, Ian Northon is the best choice. From the moment we began, he "owned" my case like it was his...as if he was personally involved. What I mean, beyond what I mentioned above, is Ian tends to buck the adage about attorneys stating "no one will be more invested in your case than you". There were times where I felt Ian was readier than I. He definitely took a personal interest in my case and delivered advice and strategy as if it was his own. His confidence and assertive style kept my case moving and the other side from getting away with some really dirty tricks they tried to pull. I would have been far worse off in my case had I not met Ian. More than that, he was honest. Mr. Northon never gave me false hope or promises that weren't delivered. Further, he is efficient in his case handling. I never felt overcharged. In fact, he was vocal about not wasting my money and pointed out attempts by the other side to increase their billable hours, but at no advantage to their clients. (This point was very important to me because I had just retired from the military and hadn't yet found employment.) In sum, he is an essential asset to his clients and daunting foe to the other side.
This attorney-at-law is an example to his colleagues in his integrity, legal knowledge, litigation skills and client relations. He is empathetic and cares about your case, but also well-equipped to be your "secret weapon" in court. If you find yourself needing skilled, honest representation, I wholeheartedly recommend Ian Northon.
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10 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
Hi dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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29 Oct, 2019 by Alejandro barajas
I 100% recommend Kendra as a attorney she was very precessional, on time and on top of my case. Kendras attention to the situation and care for my case was fenomenal. I am a Dad to the Bone and I was looking for a attorney who was serious about family, as this was very important to me. She helped me win my battles against my Ex who’s priorities were money, she kept starting frivolous motions to get off of child support and also motions stating me and my fiancé were hurting the children in hopes to gain full custody of the children. Father of a 2 year old and 4 year old now have 50/50 custody physical and legal I won the motions and she even managed to win attorney fees All in a matter of months. As a man it can seem difficult but not impossible especially with a great attorney like Kendra by your side, so again as a serious loving father I 100% recommend Kendra and her law firm.
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27 Feb, 2019 by Christine
Carolyn is a fantastic family law attorney. I hired her to represent me through my divorce in January 2015 She was patient, understanding and extremely knowledgeable about my rights as I went through my divorce. She stayed on top of the case and did thorough research in order to protect me until the divorce was finalized in July 2015.
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16 Feb, 2017 by Jeff
James Komondy served as an attorney for our municipality for a number of years. Jim represented the City on a wide variety of municipal issues. I found Jim to be knowledgeable, responsive, and extremely professional.
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14 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
Daniel was able to get my criminal charges dismissed! The dismissal enables me to continue my long-time career goals!
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19 Dec, 2016 by Erica
From the moment I met Michele I was impressed with her professionalism, empathy, dedication, and wise counsel. I was going through a complicated divorce case that involved my breastfeeding infant. Not only was she able to see the importance of breastfeeding continuation, she also validated my feelings towards the case, and was able to advocate fairly for my child. Michele worked well with the other parties attorney and was able to come to a collaborative resolution that honored both parties needs and requests. Michele worked hard for a positive outcome, was there for me during a time of high stress, encouraged me to see the positives during a negative time, and was a great listener. Finding a lawyer can be difficult, however, Michele not only met my expectations she exceeded them. I will forever be grateful for her dedication and hard work. I would highly recommend Michele to my friends and family.
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13 Apr, 2012 by Reverend michael malouf
Hello I am Reverend Michael Malouf , I would like to share a experience that we had with Mr Jason Miller . The year of 2010 was the most horrific year I have ever lived in the 62 years of my life. As most of the USA the foreclosures and laws changed dramatically. We were caught up in a very difficult situation as the Mortgage holder of a rather large valuable piece of property.
We had a rather nasty person who had quit making mortgage payments to us . This individual contested every way she could to try to steal this property from us and had it not been for Jason's wisdom and tenacious responses. We would have given up and lost our First note and deed of trust to a very dishonest person.
Jason knew every little legal maneuver and his timing was impeccable. I have had other lawyers and they were good but Jason Miller is leaps and bounds ahead every one I thought was good.
If anything ever goes sideways I can depend on this man to step up to the plate and he will hit a grand slam.
Jason is very honest and keeps me informed as to how the law works and at every turn. He has the correct answer.
Thank you Jason for all you do for the little guy
Reverend Mike Malouf, Denver CO.
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25 Dec, 2020 by Darius
She was very real with me about case and she did her job as my lawyer and without her my name would not have been cleared.
I truly appreciate Kara Sova
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03 Nov, 2021 by Randall
Peter helped me out When my wife had died, very professional, and made a very difficult time a lot easier!
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05 Sep, 2012 by Robert
I have been working with the Mackraz law office for quite some time now. They have assisted us on many different and always unique business applications. Mr. Mackraz has always been quick to respond himself on formal matters and has always made time to just help us "brainstorm" the best ways to set up and manage new entities and detail out new operating agreements. We STRONGLY recommend his firm and his staff.
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15 Nov, 2011 by Kevin
Steve has a professional, responsive and direct demeanor. His level of understanding of employee and labor law helped me to form the basis for how I conducted interviews, discipline, union negotiations and employee conversations. He understood the role of council was to give the best legal advice, and follow what the client chose. In the years I had the privilege of contracting with him, his advice was welcome and founded on principled management and law.
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27 Feb, 2012 by Anonymous
Tom initially represented me approximately seven years ago, during a challenging divorce proceeding. He had been asked to sub for my attorney in a hearing regarding custodial rights. Tom spent some time gaining a good understanding of the situation prior to entering the court room. He was straightforward and tactful in his presentation. Seven years later I contacted him again, to assist in a like environment. He once again acted in the same manner.
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18 Apr, 2018 by Barbra
Extremely happy with the way our lawsuit went. Many thanks to Robert Howard for all his work on our case and getting our case settled! Thank-you!
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16 Jan, 2019 by Lisa
I knew finding the right attorney to assist my husband with leaving his current job to start a competing business would be tough. He was leaving a Multi National Publicly Traded Company with deep pockets and we were going to be a small mom and pop shop. It was also going to be a challenge finding the right counsel because I have over 10 years working in the legal field. My up close and personal knowledge of the legal system had shown me some attorneys say what you want to hear and are great communicators during the consult, but that changes once you actually retain them. I interviewed 10 of Grand Rapids top business attorneys and Andy impressed me the most. He was honest and blunt and gave us best and worst case scenarios. We were David's going up against a Goliath and really wanted to follow the law and start our business the right way. Andy was on point with his guidance from the start. When the day came we were served with a cease and desist from a top Law Firm in
Detroit, Andy didn't flinch. He was aggressive, professional and confident in his responses which ultimately led to a victory for us. What impressed us most, even aside from the amazing outcome, was his communication skills and his pricing. If you are looking for a fearless, aggressive, smart, quick thinking, well respected attorney, look no further. We will continue to use Andy in the future and highly recommend him to anyone who wants solid representation.
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29 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Finding the right lawyer is such a daunting task when you are facing serious criminal charges. My case was so complicated I thought my only hope was to hire the most expensive attorney in Grand Rapids. As time went on it seemed evident to me that my attorney was just going through the motions.
Then by chance I heard someone mention Jim Champions name. I called him and immediately I realized all the things I was missing from the attorney I had. hired. Jim afforded me the time to completely explain my situation and I could tell he was on the same page by the questions he asked. He will tell you straight up he is a fighter. I knew straight away he believed in me and would not give up.
If you're reading this I know where you're at and the anxiety you're going through. if you are unsure of which way to go just call Jim and I'm sure you too will find there is no better than him.
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21 Aug, 2011 by Anonymous
Did good work with Ottawa County Prosecutor to reduce my case down from MIP and Posession of Controlled Substance to an MIP with very light probaition.
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