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29 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Meeting with Ms Natascha Aabbott came with an immediate recognition of her confidence and determination to assist me and to handle my case. My divorce case, went from an attempt to a simple dissolution of marriage to the most intricate stubborn blockage given by my ex. Every avenue and legal resort allowed by the Law, Ms Aabbott duly and decisively transited. 8 months of dedication and her persistence and resolve character to get us thru brought us to the Court in that very final day of the hearing. The size of the file she brought in was impressive, all so meticulously filed in and carefully followed thru. That final hearing day became a memorable date in my life that I will forever be indebted and most grateful to Ms Aabbott. My case was successfully closed and my single status got lawfully restored.
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25 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
When I first met Natascha the thing that stood out to me instantly was her sincerity. I remember feeling like this is a person that I don’t have to be cautious of when I’m already dealing with many difficult facets in the problem that ultimately brought me to meet her. It didn’t take long for my immediate fondness of her to grow into a strong respect of her capabilities and knowledge. A couple of months in, I knew that I had certainly made the right choice… As Natascha and I navigated the dynamic and daunting legal system over roughly one year together, it wasn’t without unforeseen roadblocks and truly rare pitfalls. In one instance, I reached out to an old friend, whom is a decorated senior attorney at a huge firm elsewhere, to ask if he’d ever seen what we encountered before. He had not, in all his years, dealt with such absurdity as the events that Natascha and I dealt with. At the conclusion of our conversation he told me that the choices my lawyer made were exactly what he would have done and that sometimes these things just happen. Even with all the, dare I say, “Craziness”, I felt Natascha and I were successful at every turn. Fortunately for me, we had right on our side to begin with…
I’m explaining all these details to properly illustrate that my experience with Natascha Aabbott was much more than paperwork or a simple legal problem solved. It was an all-consuming journey that has forever changed my family life for the better. It didn’t matter if it was 10pm on a Sunday night, if I needed Natascha, she was available. I was given every form of possible communication, 24/7 support, more than fair billing, and a level of dedication to my family that made me always feel like I was working with a trusted friend. Sometimes I even got blunt honesty when my stress level got the best of me. The sincerity that first made me feel comfortable hiring Natascha became invaluable when things got tough.
In summary, Natascha Aabbott is an excellent attorney. If you want someone by your side that is solid, smart, capable, kind, empathetic, honest, dedicated and most importantly, tough as they come when she needs to be, hire Natascha Aabbott and her team. You won’t regret it…
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11 Feb, 2015 by Lenore
I had an emergency that required immediate action over a weekend; Natascha Aabbott not only met the time challenge but produced all the required documents, that met every requirement I had. This is one attorney that breaks the mold of any stereotype I ever had of attorneys. I highly recommend Natascha Aabbott, not only her legal talents, but her ability to communicate in such a way as to enable you to feel better about your situation, then she makes it happen.
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21 Jul, 2013 by Alison
After using a previous attorney who made me feel uncomfortable and deceived, I was hesitant to use another attorney. A friend referred me to Sean and I felt comfortable right away. He was very honest and knowledgeable and I knew I could trust him. I hired Sean to maintain and enforce my parenting plan. He always responds promptly to questions and concerns. We have taken my ex to court on two occasions and the judge ruled in my favor both times. Sean has gone above and beyond my expectations and I will continue to use him.
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17 Dec, 2012 by Terri
I wish I hired Mr Collin at the very beginning of my case. I changed attorneys after 5-6 months of wasting time and money for another attorney to enjoy vacationing while I was getting eaten alive from my ex attorney. Once Mr Collin took over, things changed. He responded to my concerns and issues immediately. He was up against an nasty, aggressive follow attorney and a professional but firm judge. He handled himself at trial like a true professional. We won our case; now my family and live is now back to normal thanks to him..
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10 Jul, 2012 by Mark
Sean Collin (Lyons, Snyder & Collin) represented me in my divorce over the last year (2011-2012). The judge was tough and very aggressive, but Sean never flinched - not for a second. Impressive. He is experienced, capable and calm under fire. Very professional. Even when moments became hot and intense, Sean remained unflustered, working details and financial math without any detectable nervousness or hesitation. He is as good with numbers as any forensic financial analyst that I have seen. I gained an entirely new respect for attorneys because of him, and I have worked with many fine lawyers over the last thirty years, although always in business...this was the first time I engaged counsel for myself. Top-flight attorneys like Sean Collin are often very, very expensive. We pay for talent and success, of course. Even so, I found Sean to be reasonable and fair for what I asked of him; I never felt gouged or "nickeled and dimed" to death. He lives and works in Miami, but I brought him to Orlando for my case...I never once regretted the expense, which was extremely fair. Sean Collin treated me with kindness, courtesy, and manly decency...and he was always, always frankly honest. His advice was sound. When the Orlando divorce court judge asked me why I went all the way to Miami for my counsel, I told him straight up that I wanted the best. I was not disappointed. If Sean Collin accepts you as a client, consider yourself very fortunate indeed. (It is noteworthy that recent peer industry reviews and accolades support my experience and comments.)
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27 May, 2013 by Jim
We have found Tim to be an outstanding attorney. His knowledge of aviation law is unparalleled. As a west coast company, starting to do business in Florida, Tim was extremely helpful and assessable. We highly recommend him for any aviation law issues.
James, President, Flight Research Associates, Inc.
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29 Sep, 2024 by Irene stepensky
Very great at their jobs, and helpful towards any questions I had. Easy to communicate with.
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29 Sep, 2024 by Donovan crawford
Very professional, good communication and very efficient.
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20 Sep, 2024 by Andrew kantarzhi
After being involved in an accident, I had no idea where to turn…then, my bad luck shifted to amazing luck! I went to Burton and Andrew from South Florida Law and they helped me through the entire process (and actually, with other law questions as well!)
I felt fully informed regarding the process of my accident from the very beginning all the way to the very end. I was able to reach them by phone every time i called and they responded to all of my emails very quickly. In addition, they spoke my other native language, Russian, which helped a lot.
I want to thank them for ensuring that I am compensated fairly and my interests were protected. South Florida Law PLLC, Burton and Andrew, thank you professionals so very much.
To everyone reading this review: Highly recommended!
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26 Sep, 2024 by Yeva polshkova
I found Dante Law Firm online, and I have never regretted my choice. My experience with the firm was very positive, and I am especially grateful to Eveline for her attention and hard work. Everything was handled quickly, and I was always kept informed about the details of my case.
The result exceeded my expectations — a solid 10 out of 10! I would definitely recommend them to my friends, and if I ever need legal help again I will definitely turn to them.
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26 Jun, 2024 by Olga magoon
Excellent service!
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19 May, 2024 by Nazim hajiyev
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