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27 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Angeles was professional and ethical but most of all personable. He is down to earth and highly detail orientated. He gave me a honest and thorough explanation when weighing out the pros and cons for my case. He understands that not every case is one size fits all so he makes sure that the result that you as a client is seeking will perfectly fit your needs. As far as my experience with him, it was absolutely wonderful, HE HELP ME WIN MY CASE!!!!! I am fortunate to have found him.
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03 Apr, 2018 by Pann
My mother and I consulted Mr. Angeles regarding a situation with my grandfather's citizenship. Not only did Mr. Angeles give give us detailed information regarding the situation that we didn't know about, but he also gave us multiple options and even provided websites to the relevant information. He also went above and beyond and kept in touch with us asking if we needed extra information, despite the fact that our meeting was only a consultation. Mr. Angeles was very professional, but also friendly and approachable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal advice or assistance!
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09 Jun, 2011 by Bradley
Am excellent lawyer in every aspect of his practice. Of the 100+ lawyers I have worked with, he is one of the best. He is extremely responsive and practical, with an excellent knowledge of the law. I highly recommend Chris.
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03 Jun, 2011 by Anonymous
Christopher Boman has a sharp understanding of the complex employment law matters facing various businesses. He consistently provides sound, practical solutions for employers and makes the best interests of his clients the priority--not profits. Boman applies care, thought and personal investment into his work. He's also an energetic personality that's a pleasure to interact with.
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20 Oct, 2016 by Claire
I hired Debra to represent me in a suit filed against me by a predatory lender. Debra handled my case with the highest level of expertise and professionalism. I appreciated her taking the time to explain every aspect of the legal process to me along the way. She was able to negotiate a favorable settlement for me.
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23 Oct, 2014 by Paul
Debra is extremely knowledgeable, very timely in all responses and very, very thorough.
I am very happy to have her on my team.
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08 Aug, 2015 by Lilly
My friend had passed away shortly after Ms. Whang accepted his case, due to his terminal illness, but even thought he passed Ms. Whang as been very supportive and deligent on his case. I am very please to have had represent my fried, she has settled his case for the maximum settlement possible and Now his family can be taken care of in his name. Thank you Ms. Whang for all your hard efforts
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08 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
This Attorney gives you her all. She does not wait for tomorrow, for what can be done today. She Is perfection in the making a great attorney for anyone who wants to intimidate and win a case in or out of trial she can settle case with the best numbers possible.
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16 Apr, 2024 by Linda donnelly morris
I worked with Maxwell on a web related project. What I learned about Maxwell is that he shows a lot of class and cares about each and every client. He's easy to talk to, knows what he is talking about and all around great to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney to review a family law case of any kind in Irvine.
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15 Sep, 2023 by Mario duran
Maxwell Hill ‘s is a fantastic lawyer. He has been my family law lawyer since the beginning of my divorce. I can honestly say I am truly blessed that I was able to be represented by Maxwell Hill ‘s and his staff not once. Did they drop the ball on my case, Max did everything in his power to find a great outcome for my case and used all the tools possible to help me through A difficult time in my life I cannot thank you enough, Max and your staff for everything you have done for me. Thank you so much. I will definitely use this law firm again when needed.
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16 Jul, 2015 by Jesus
I just want to say if you or a family member got into deep trouble and you are looking for the very best criminal trial lawyer you got to call Eber. He help a cousin that was into deep trouble for hanging with bad 'friends'. We pray God for a good lawyer and he hear our prayers. My cousin is free thanks to the hard work of Eber and his team did.
I admit at first I did not trust him very much, now that I see what he is capable of I just want to urge everybody that has a family member facing criminal charges to call Lawyer Eber Bayona I highly recommend him!
TRUST ME!
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18 Apr, 2015 by Fred
I had the pleasure of meeting and subsequently retaining Mr Bayona on a very important criminal complaint fora friend of mine. The price quoted was less than any other attorney quoted and he never asked for more money,though the case dragged on for two years. Everything my friend wanted from Mr Bayona was accomplished (i.e No jail time ,no bail,short probation, minimal community service and restitution payments).I would highly recommend Eber for any criminal or civil case. Mr Bayona is an attorney in a class of his own.
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20 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Linda assisted us with a landlord/tenant lawsuit. Linda was very trustworthy, knowledgeable and responsive. Assertive, professional. We feel we definitely got our moneys worth and would definitely recommend her.
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03 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Linda Frieder was extremely supportive of my interests from the first day until the case was settled. She is very knowledgable of the law. There never were situations or developments that she wasn't prepared for. She handled every matter with the utmost professionalism. Her response time was very impressive, always returning my phone calls in a timely manner. I would recommend her to anyone looking for legal representation. Her fees are reasonable and her results are impressive. Overall I would say that I am 100% happy with her as my attorney!!
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04 Aug, 2020 by Maya
We hired Mr. Schaffer when our company was sued by a former employee. He helped negotiate and quickly resolve the matter. His knowledge and expertise in California labor and employment law is extraordinary. He was strategic and aggressive. He helped us save thousands of dollars. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend him to any business owner looking for a reputable attorney with integrity who will get you great results!
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24 Apr, 2019 by Debby
John Schaffer was absolutely fantastic! Our lawsuit was a very time consuming frivolous suit brought against our daughter by a delusional aquaintance who was upset with her and happens to be a lawyer himself. John was on top of every deadline and took the time to keep us appraised and encouraged. He was able to enlighten the plaintiffs attorney of the ridiculousness of this suit and have it dropped.
We would highly recommend him.
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24 Apr, 2014 by Luis
Mr. Lopez helped me with my legal matter. He understood my issue, explained the court process to me and told me exactly what my options were. He tried to resolve the matter by contacting the other side and when that did not work, he filed a lawsuit. The other side agreed to settle and paid me. I have already recommended him to friends who need the best attorney they can find. He is trustworthy and reliable.
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02 Apr, 2014 by Brian
I hired Mr. Lopez to handle a business dispute with a major company. I own a small company and this other company is a major player in my industry. Before I hired Mr. Lopez, they would not even return my calls. They owed me nearly $100,000 and refused to pay my bills. I was nearly going out of business because of this. After I hired Mr. Lopez, we met with the other company and he explained to them what they owed. They finally agreed to pay me EVERYTHING that I was owed! I credit this to Mr. Lopez, he is an excellent lawyer.
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17 Nov, 2022 by Rachel
I had the unfortunate circumstance of needing to hire a family law attorney, and went through several before finding Danielle. She is honest (which sadly is very hard to come across in this field), works with integrity, and most importantly, is an expert in what she does. She helped me finally gain confidence in our case, and give me and my family long, overdue justice. I can’t thank Danielle and the team at Quinn and Dworakowski enough for the time and energy they put into hearing our case and being an advocate for my daughter.
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28 Oct, 2022 by Mary
“Danielle and her team were true professional in handling my divorce. The process itself was extremely overwhelming and emotional, but I had the best divorce attorney and practice in my corner gave me the confidence that I would get everything I deserved and needed to move on with my life.
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04 Aug, 2018 by William
Hired Roger to sell my beverage mfg business in Orange County, CA. He is hard charging, gets to the point, does not waste anyone's time, is extremely knowledgeable and the price was reasonable. I found his advice in other disciplines solid such as negotiating the RE lease. Whereas in a large firm I would have had to use whoever was on staff for RE, employee law etc Roger brought to the table his time tested experts who gave quick solid answers. What is even better is he brings the common sense solutions that only a seasoned professional can do. His "been there, done that" knowledge worked to my benefit in negotiations, planning, paperwork & reduced number of hours spent. I would hire him again.
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03 Aug, 2018 by Rebecca
Roger got us through to completion of the sale of our business after a difficult one year process with an extremely difficult buyer. Roger was a mentor and very professional at all times and helped us walk through all aspects and steps of this process that was so foreign to us. We can't say enough about how much we appreciate Roger for all his help and patience! Highly Recommended
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16 Apr, 2024 by Linda donnelly morris
I worked with Maxwell on a web related project. What I learned about Maxwell is that he shows a lot of class and cares about each and every client. He's easy to talk to, knows what he is talking about and all around great to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney to review a family law case of any kind in Irvine.
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15 Sep, 2023 by Mario duran
Maxwell Hill ‘s is a fantastic lawyer. He has been my family law lawyer since the beginning of my divorce. I can honestly say I am truly blessed that I was able to be represented by Maxwell Hill ‘s and his staff not once. Did they drop the ball on my case, Max did everything in his power to find a great outcome for my case and used all the tools possible to help me through A difficult time in my life I cannot thank you enough, Max and your staff for everything you have done for me. Thank you so much. I will definitely use this law firm again when needed.
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08 Feb, 2023 by Kristin
31 Dec, 2022 by Shirley taylor
26 Mar, 2022 by Margaret
I was Trustee for my Uncle’s Estate. It was a very complicated estate that involved real estate properties in two states and seven beneficiaries. The task felt insurmountable at the beginning. Diane clearly outlined what was expected of me and guided me along the way. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to explain the law in a way that I could easily understand. When issues or complications came up, she always had a clear solution. I would say that my favorite thing about Diane is that she is a kind, affable, and direct person. With situations like this, this is so important. I highly recommend Diane. She is a very competent and skilled attorney.
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14 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
Diane helped me settle my husband's estate. I never expected a lawyer could be so likeable. I found her to not only be very knowledgeable and professional, but also very caring and compassionate. I will be using her in the future and will recommend my friends and relatives to her.
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14 Nov, 2011 by Sunee
Daniel is the beast lawyer I've ever had, caring, trustworthy, and hard working even though my case lasted over 4 years. I am very satisfied with his excellent work!!!!!!
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21 Mar, 2011 by Joe
Daniel's trial skills are amazing. He is honest, trustworthy and very caring. Simply put, he is awesome. He won my case when others said it couldn't be done.
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15 Jun, 2017 by Jack alexander
Paul has been a terrific asset to our firm. From keeping us updated on the most recent legislation regarding our business, to keeping our filings timely and on point, Paul has provided excellent service. He will remain an important part of our business for years to come. I strongly endorse Paul for your legal needs.
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15 Jun, 2017 by Michael
Very knowledgeable. Aggressive where necessary. Successfully represented my wife and I were involved in a car accident that was not our fault where the insurance companyies were trying not to perform. Afterward, Mr. Cambio assisted with incorporating our businesses and setting up our family trust. We highly recommend Mr. Cambio.
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20 Oct, 2011 by Fl
Kevin took my DUI case and represented me both in court and at the DMV. He showed his knowledge of the process and of the individuals at each level in the courts and at the DMV. Unfortunately the prosecutor wasnt open to any kind of plea bargaining on the day I was there and I got what I deserved. But Kevin helped to negotiate various means to soften the blow. Kevin gave good advice in terms of the options open to me to have my case heard before a jury. He understood well what I was going through and was sympathetic.
Kevin knows his stuff and if you end up in a similar situation, he'll do a good job of fighting in your corner.
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19 Sep, 2011 by Matt
Mr. Cisney picked up my case after my first lawyer left the firm she was working with. Immediately I noticed a significant difference in his handling of my case. From the beginning he worked to ease the stress and uncertainty of being faced with a DUI and actively informed me of the progress of my case. His calm and confident demeanor helped ease my fears and stress prior to the trial. Throughout the trial he repeatedly demonstrated his expertise and knowledge concerning DUI laws and the specifics of my case. His additional knowledge of the military was a great advantage in forming my defense. After I received a not guilty verdict, Mr. Cisney remained in touch with me and assisted me in several other legal questions without hesitation. I highly recommend Mr. Cisney not only for his professional knowledge and expertise but also his understanding and dedication to his clients.
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13 Aug, 2020 by Rudy
I had a time-sensitive business dispute and was referred to Kiff. Rather than approach me like a billing opportunity, Kiff helped me quickly devise the most economical strategy to resolve the dispute and was upfront about the benefits, risks, fees, and costs of each strategy we discussed. I would highly recommend Kiff to other businesses in order to assist them with their contract disputes.
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31 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Crandall is a young attorney, but exudes the confidence and knowledge of one that has been practicing for years. He is aggressive and gets the job done as quickly as possible, in the interest of minimizing his client's expenses. The entire time I felt like he truly had my interest at heart. He is honest; I will go to him for all of my future employment matters.
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14 Dec, 2021 by Bijan
My firm Freedom National has been working with Barry Seaton for over a decade and his integrity and punctuality are the best of any law firm that I have seen in my 30 years of experience being self-employed. His attention to detail and truly caring about his clients is one of his qualities that I admire the most! I have referred him and will continue to refer him to anyone that could use his services!
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10 Dec, 2021 by Sharon
Barry was so helpful - we had no idea where to start and he explained everything so we understood and now we feel a sense of relief that our estate plan is taken care of. He answered every question with patience and was prompt to return our emails and phone calls. We are so thankful.
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29 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Mark is a very professional, knowledgeable and efficient attorney. His honesty and integrity are beyond measure. He took the time to answer any and all questions, reassured and guided me through every step of the decision process. I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for an exceptional attorney!
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02 Dec, 2014 by Sam
Mark has been my attorney for over 23 years now. I've used him to set up several Trusts, corporations, and LLCs. Mark is very knowledgeable about the fine details and things to watch out for. He helped me decide which type of entity was best for each type of business. He is always great at returning phone calls very quickly and making time to chat about different issues. I believe anyone would be very impressed with Mark's thoroughness and knowledge on Business law.
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14 Jul, 2015 by Dyke
I have known Rick Varner for many years and can say without hesitation that he is not only an excellent attorney but a good man. He is a skilled leader and has a depth and wisdom that makes for an exceptional character. It is not only easy to endorse him but it is an honor as well.
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28 May, 2015 by Thomas
We have used Mr. Varner on several occasions and found him to be the most responsive attorney we have ever worked with! He has listened with compassion and empathy and responded with an urgency that is most impressive. He's the best! Tom and Sheila
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17 May, 2016 by Anonymous
So having to find an attorney is always stressful, especially after you have been though a series of events that undoubtedly were painful enough that led you to now have to look for the right person to represent you.
After living though an unpleasant and agonizing employment/labor experience where I knew I was violated, I had to relive my experience every time I made contact with an attorney to see how they would handle my case. After having screened several attorneys, all I can say is Chris Gaspard and his team really stood out from some of the best rated attorneys on AVVO. Chris was diligent, detailed, ethical, knowledgeable, honest and sincere. These are qualities I knew I needed if for any reason my case ended up in trial and my story needed to compel to a jury.
I knew I wanted someone I could trust, and within minutes of meeting Chris I just knew I was in good hands. I look forward to working with him and know he and his team will treat my case as though it is their own.
Find comfort in knowing Chris Gaspard can represent you better than anyone else in Orange County!
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17 Mar, 2016 by Rachel
First of all, his receptionist was friendly and helpful. Christ returned my call personally and quickly. He was friendly, helpful, honest, and offered me life-changing advice. I am truly thankful for Chis. He is an excellent attorney and would highly recommend him.
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08 Feb, 2023 by Kristin
31 Dec, 2022 by Shirley taylor
20 May, 2022 by Lexi
Graham is an absolute gem. He does what is right and best for your case and is very responsive. When defense counsel was being difficult he fought for me and was able to get me x3 more than their original offer. If you’re looking for a workers comp attorney you have found the one!
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22 Dec, 2021 by Brenda
Graham is efficient and hardworking. He helped me get through one of the hardest times of my life I would recommend him to anyone who wants or needs a great lawyer and wants things done thoroughly and professionally .Thank you Graham!!
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27 Dec, 2020 by Brandon
I have known Rajiv as an attorney for almost 15 years, he has helped me with many of my business issues, from creating contracts with homeowners and subcontractors to setting up my corporation and sorting tax questions. He seems to genuinely care about my work issues and legal questions when they arise. Will continue to use Rajiv as needed in the future.
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06 Feb, 2013 by Gary
Rajiv handled my case and represented me unlike any other attorney that I have ever known. He has demonstrated, (unlike most attorneys I've met), that he is actually human. From the very first introduction, he has shown compasion and empathy towards resolving the issues in my case. I highly reccomend Rajiv to anyone that is in need of a friend and a champion to fight for thier interests.
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14 Jan, 2015 by Bill
I was facing a potential $300,000.00 lawsuit and Marc with his expert process and expert planning has reduced the liability to a few thousand dollars..........I discovered Marc was enjoying the process of outsmarting the apposing attorney while gaining the respect of the Judge at the trial. Paying his fee was a pleasure!!!!
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04 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
We retained Marc to represent us in a personal injury lawsuit and would highly recommend him.
Marc is intelligent, resourceful, trustworthy and consciencious. He has keen insight and years of experience with the legal system and offers his clients wise and well-thought-out advice and counsel. He is truthful, attentive and empathetic toward his clients.
Marc's strategic skills are top notch as are his deposition and negotiation/settlement skills. We sat through many depositions with Marc at the helm and he was extraordinary. Legal matters are very stressful and Marc worked very hard to make sure we were kept informed through this process. He is a tremendously effective advocate and we have recommended him to several friends.
Marc took us through the lawsuit, depositions, discovery, motions to the court and the settlement process with our legal matter. We found him to be worthy of our trust and have total confidence in him.
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10 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Mark DeVore did an amazing job. I had another defense attorney who was pretty bad. I hired Mark after I entered a bad plea deal. He stepped in and helped me straighten things out. Afterwards, he helped me get my record expunged. He took a very active role in defending me, always explained to me what he was doing and why, and always planned for the worst case scenario. I hope I'll never need a defense attorney again, but if I do, I'm calling this guy.
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11 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I had 20 year outstanding warrant and not only did he get rid of the warrant; he got the case reduced to a misdemeanor!!! Yessss!!! He is the best, very proactive and an attorney of his word. A 5 Star Attorney!
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27 Jun, 2013 by Jay
My wife and I hired Mr. Smits to sue a contractor who negligently remodeled our home. Mr. Smits was thorough and aggressive in his representation of us. He investigated the contractor and learned the contractor was unlicensed, and based on his investigation, Mr. Smits pursued the contractor for fraud. Mr. Smits obtained a judgement against the contractor for every penny we sought and punitive damages as well. Mr. Smits is an excellent attorney and we have recommended him to our business associates and friends.
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01 Jan, 2011 by Anonymous
Mr. Smits has exceeded my expectations, He has made sure to meet my needs as a client. I am very glad to have him handling my case.
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22 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
We had a great experience working with Tim, Katherine and Carol at the firm! The team at George & Shields spent the time to explain our options, put together a solid plan, and ultimately deliver the results that they promised.
From day 1 when we met with Tim, he knows our situation was one he could handle and was confident we would have a positive outcome.
The time it took to resolve was longer than we had initially thought, but that was largely due to other parties involved in our matter. Tim & Katherine did a great job of keeping us on track and aggressively represented us and negotiated on our behalf.
Thank you, team, for a job well done!
If you’re looking for an honest, hard working and reliable attorney team to represent your needs, you need to look no further than George & Shields, LP.
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05 May, 2016 by David
Mr. Shields did an outstanding job representing our interests. As he has many years of business experience himself he understood our complex issues both from a business and legal perspective. He expertly guided us through a tremendously challenging dispute and we were very pleased with the outcome. Unlike an attorney we had previously worked with, he was very responsive and a true pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him to any business owner.
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15 Jun, 2021 by Betty
I was stuck in a frustrating situation with a vacation rental host and Airbnb and felt defeated. As a last option, I turned to Katie for guidance. From the beginning she provided sound advice. Her reassurance of my position motivated me to fight the case in small claims. Our views and logic was aligned. We fought off principle and we prevailed!
Katie prepared me for small claims and 2 weeks before the hearing, Airbnb responded with a favorable settlement.
I’m so glad I decided to pursue the claim. Thanks to Katie, I was able to close this case and finally move on from this very stressful ordeal.
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