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18 Aug, 2024 by Harvinder benavides
If one does not have the financial means to procure legal representation at significant cost, it is advisable to advocate for oneself. Regrettably, I expended $15,000 in engaging both legal practitioners, only to find that they generated unwarranted issues subsequent to my retention. To my dismay, one of the practitioners had the temerity to assert that I would forfeit custody of my children. Despite these challenges, I retained custody. If I had not transferred to Sharp Associates, I would not have been represented by this attorney.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Sharon crotser-toy
I was very pleased to work with Your Path Family Law, though the circumstances were difficult. They were always compassionate and respectful towards both me and my ex. I very much recommend them.
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16 May, 2024 by Tee camara
Called and left a message and did not hear back at all.
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02 Jan, 2024 by Jake t
"If your child does not come with you for your parenting time, then you pick your child up, throw them over your shoulder, strap them in your car, and shut them in their room at your house." This was the advice Rex Brueggemann gave me when, in 2022, I engaged with him to represent me in the separation from my non-married partner of over 15 years.
Rex consistently gave me advice that was counter to my interests as a father/parent and as a business owner.
His tactic seems to rely on heavily pressuring his clients to "settle", much to the favor of the opposing party, while not acting on my requests that would balance the end results of the ruling order.
In the end, I had to terminate my engagement with Rex and hire another attorney to represent me. Hiring Rex was a waste of time and money, and it cost me significant leverage with gaining equal parenting time for my children. In the end, he wouldn't even refund the balance of my retainer, adding to the ridiculousness of this experience.
I only hope this review helps others save time and money and hardship.
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22 Feb, 2023 by Jody
Consummate professional, great communicator, creative problem solver, and a strong advocate. Would recommend Rex to any of my friends going through a divorce, and plan to work with him again for estate planning.
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05 Oct, 2022 by Devon
Hired Rex to assist in the facilitation of my divorce. Helped me save my company, fairly allocate the estate, and negotiate through marital assets. Rex was communicative, understanding, thorough, and successful.
He later helped successfully terminate un unnecessary PPO filed by previous spouse and followed through on his strategy to prove innocence. Rex had a difficult job ahead of him and I believe he did as much as he was able to.
Rex understands the system, the local agents at play, and will advise you with real time data and knowledge. I didn't always agree with Rex, but trusted him fully and chose to let him lead. We ended up with the most desirable outcome of a terribly undesirable situation.
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15 Jan, 2016 by Brandy
I am out of state and have had him as my attorney back in Michigan for Calhoun County. He is an awesome lawyer and went above and beyond to help settle my custody and child support case. Good prices and I would highly recrecommend Mr. Morris. I had many questions and concerns about this case because it needed to be heard in michigan and I now live in Texas. Mr Morris even went to the courthouse to call me and make sure my phone would accept the call from the court house.
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01 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
From the minute I contacted him to handle my divorce proceedings to the final step Brian has been on point on every step.
There were no surprises, the fees were very reasonable, I always felt like my best interest was his preoccupation.
every question I had was addressed to satisfaction. I could not have dreamt of a smoother process.
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01 Apr, 2015 by Sidy
I would recommend this great lawyer to anybody. He's very honest and performs his work in a timely manner. There are no hidden fees , and he's very efficient. His feed are fairly reasonable and he's very good at what he does. He can help you with all the issues you have . I will recommend whoever I know to this great lawyer.
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20 Oct, 2023 by Ryan schut
Expensive a.f.
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21 Jan, 2023 by Haley versteeg
17 Dec, 2022 by Christina jacobs
20 Oct, 2023 by Ryan schut
Expensive a.f.
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21 Jan, 2023 by Haley versteeg
17 Dec, 2022 by Christina jacobs
20 Oct, 2023 by Ryan schut
Expensive a.f.
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21 Jan, 2023 by Haley versteeg
17 Dec, 2022 by Christina jacobs
10 Jul, 2019 by Kim
I was very nervous going in and Joe and his staff were very helpful and helped me relax. Talked about what I wanted and he achieved that for me. He could have gotten more for me but he listened to me and did as I asked. Good personality and a fighter for me.
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17 Jun, 2019 by Jodi
I was referred to Joe and Jon Vander Horst from a friend. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the outstanding job the Vander Horst team provided. Their team was concise, professional and extremely knowledgeable. All phone messages were promptly returned and addressed. I also feel their fee structure was very fair and competitive. I would never hesitate to hire Joe Vander Horst and his team for future legal representation. I highly recommend the Vander Horst Law firm to anyone seeking the very best in legal representation.
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27 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I had the same problem as others mentioned in their reviews. Minor things were negotiated fine but the major issues, he refused to address or fight for me. I asked numerous times about specific issues and he was focused on settling without having to go to court. I said I was willing to and wanted to fight for them and he refused. He told me at my consultation that he would do what is best for me and would fight if needed. That was not the case and I felt like he didn’t want to be bothered by anything there was a disagreement over. I feel like he was more of a benefit to my ex-husband than he was to me and my kids. I hired him because of positive reviews as others have stated. Just a warning to consider all reviews before hiring him.
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03 Jan, 2023 by Donald iarussi mba mfa
He is a new yorker so you must remember that. His approach might not always be what you expected. He has a good heart
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06 Oct, 2021 by Belinda
We are thankful that Gary Apps has been such a big help to us and for us and continue looking forward to hearing from you, and we are praying that your success will continue to be successful. God bless you.
Cordially yours,
Belinda
ps, please send me your email address at
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07 May, 2018 by Ryan
Called on a Saturday after another Attorney had cancelled on me 30 minutes before our meeting. Gary picked up even though his office was closed and calmed my nerves. He provided great advice and gave great direction. I reconnected with him later that week and he helped me with my issue all the way to the end. Very personable, knowledgeable, honest and helpful.
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08 Aug, 2019 by Reynea
I hired Victor Blanche represent my daughter in a criminal proceedingI'm so glad that I hired him he went above and beyond the call of duty most people are just numbers in the court system but not with Victor he's compassionate understanding I am so grateful that we hired him thank God for him everyday if you want a good lawyer I'd recommend him 365 days of the year
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28 Mar, 2017 by Shawna
I was notified at 10 am by a cps investigator that I was to be in court at 1:30 for a removal hearing. I called Attorney Victor Bland whom I had no prior contact with he quickly returned my call, gave me a fair price worked with me on payment and the case went 1000x better than I anticipated. He is a very respectful, down to earth, wont bs you and extremely knowledgable attorney. I have the upmost respect for him and would recommend him to anyone.
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08 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Victor takes on too many clients to properly address your case. He is extremely unresponsive and terrible with keeping appointments and negligent about keeping you up to date with proceedings. Victor overcharges and double charges your time - he will spend long periods of time on the phone with other clients during your appointment and then bill you for it. He also charges a $50 postage charge for forwarded letters sent by the court and has several other bogus charges. Victor Bland is an unethical attorney primarily interested in taking your money.
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13 Sep, 2018 by Kimberly
My husband and I along with several family members have used the services of Bill Oudsema for over 30 years. We are so grateful for his wisdom and guidance. He has gone over and above for us as he did once again today when he drove miles out of his way to help my parents who are unable to leave their home establish their POA. He was so kind and compassionate to them as was his son Jeff. Jeff Oudsema will add to the already great characteristics of this practice. Completely trust worthy, professional and generous.
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19 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Dishonest and fraudulent He was the Attorney who executed my Mother's will and unknown to us, he was simultaneously one of the will's beneficiaries while he executed it. This was a 100% conflict of interest. Then he sent us fraudulent bills for work he never performed. There s no Lawyer as dishonest as he is. Please , avoid him.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Jade
I came to Eric Kihm (on a recommendation) after another disability attorney had failed me miserably. Mr. Kihm and his assistant, Kay, helped me navigate the disability process, told me what I could anticipate at each step, and had compassion along the way - all of which I appreciated tremendously! As everyone knows, disability cases take forever, but I am pleased to say that Eric Kihm helped me be successful in my case. I absolutely, highly recommend him! His assistant, Kay, is always on top of things, makes sure that all paperwork is in order, and always responded immediately to questions. They are a fabulous team and I am forever grateful for their expertise, care, and support. I'd give more stars if that were an option.
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28 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
0/10 would not recommend. Negligence for reasonable accommodation to disabilities. Kihm is scatter brained, unorganized, talks in circles, and is quick to shunt a client's needs to the side. Shame on this 'law firm' for non compliance and lack of clear communication. To anyone looking for help...research your choices first.
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16 Mar, 2017 by Patricia
Hired this gentleman for a simple legal matter. Small unclean office about the size of a large bathroom. Never advised as to procedures necessary. Lost $1250.00 and now have a grievance filed with the State Bar of Michigan.
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07 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
At the time of my bankruptcy, he accepted an installment plan, (not filing until paid.) However, he did get my creditors to stop harassing me prior to filing. Very affordable. I would use his services again.
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23 May, 2013 by Anonymous
I would never recommend this individual as an attorney. His ethics are suspect at best and the office is incredibly dingy and dirty. He has no professional decorum. Hiring him would be wasting a great deal of money as he will scam you out of additional money for work not preformed. I initially hired him for a chapter 7, but decided to go elsewhere.
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06 Nov, 2023 by Sharon
The attorney kept promising my son information on an experienced psychologist whose statement would have made a SUBSTANTIAL difference in his sentencing. He received 27 years for what - at most - should have been 15. Later that same year another one of Mr. Turpel's defendants had his guilty verdict overturned because of ineffective counsel and never delivered promised expert testimony.
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14 Jul, 2021 by Christopher smith
Had me plead guilty to a drug case that was a slam dunk throw out!! I mean a lawyer’s dream!! I even got the dash camera video of the illegal search and seizure myself and presented it to this guy via FOI!!! What more could you ask for! Asked me turpel to file a motion to suppress and he looked at me like I was speaking Chinese or something!!! I’ve been told it’s to late to try and get this review or any amount of help I can get!! You are ruining lives!! U kno who I am I’m sure so please just help someone and don’t put them in the position I’m in due to ineffective counsel!!! Do what’s right in court today!!! And I myself talked to the judge and got my sentence down to 1 year probation and no fines!!! He had negotiated 2 years probation and about 7k in fines lol jokes on me!! U were wrong and deep down u kno it and kno my case was beatable!! Do what’s run court and stop plea dealing your way to retirement!!! It’s not right!!! If there’s anything you can do or advice you can give on helping me get this felony off my record email me! Do the right thing I’m sure you’re not a bad guy you’re just going thru the motions and I understand!!! It’s the system but it starts with the people in it
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07 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Terrible lawyer. I was appointed him by the courts. He cared nothing about me or my case. Did NOTHING to try and get my charges reduced or anything that I asked him. Completely blind sighted me in court getting me 30 days in jail, 18 months probation, & thousands of dollars in court fees for my FIRST offense. I ended up having to spend another $5000 to hire a REAL lawyer to undo his damage. I would not reccomend him to my worst enemy.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Hired by a dead beat couple to rip my aging dying mother and step father in a nursing home off. While dying of cancer and totally out of her mind on narcotic pain killers Bear got mother to make a will and sign documents giving the dead beats full power of attorney. Bear also tried securing mother's husband (who was in a nursing home) checks.. Finally the county stepped in. Kicked the dead beats out and paid the nursing home..Once funds were cut off from
the dead beats and the heat was on
Bear dropped them as clients.
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21 Sep, 2012 by Anonymous
This attorney was hired by my father to handle his estate to be divided by 5 children. I am one of the five. A sibling was executor and seemed to be the only person Mr. Bear represented, and was very slow to make contact when needed. Most phone calls went un-returned. Mr. Bear took over two years to finalize the estate and ignored request by any one other than executor. He also pushed through a signed agreement which had been altered to make corrections to its content before signing, making it NOT a mutual agreement among all parties and ignored any attempts made to amend or void that agreement based on that fact. Served only the executor and made things easy for himself. My Dad would be furious, the end result was one beneficiary receiving 60% and the rest divided equally among the other 4. It was suppose to be as equal as possible among all five.
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20 Oct, 2021 by Lee
This establishment took my money and did absolutely nothing for me. No communication and no results. Would not recommend to anyone.
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11 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Swenarton based on a referral from a title company. I was attempting to gain a "quite title" for a property purchased at auction. I was quoted $1500 plus court fees. There was a limited time due to a credit pull, so after on month I called to see what was going on. I was told that the other couple's attorney hadn't responded. I had remembered receiving an email copy of paperwork sent to the other attorney. I called that attorney after doing a Google Search and he answered on one ring. We spoke, he said he had never received a call or letter and that the other family would gladly sign over the house. The follow day I called and spoke to the assistant and told the story, miraculously three hours later she called and told me she had found the quit claim! In addition I had sent five or six emails about a landlord tenant issue. I was told he would file and go to court for me $450. To my surprise when I received a bill for $300 for just reading and sending a one sentence response to my emails. No if this were not enough, I actually trusted to try on last time with an eviction after all of this. We had settled the last agreement at $1800 (about 4x normal cost) and I agreed to retain him for an eviction. I mailed the eviction from Kalamazoo and his staff said it never arrived. I asked if they were going to call the tenants or attempt to resolve, but they stated that would cost the hourly rate of $300. Needless to say if you want to retain a lawyer who is will to work for you and try to save you money, Jeff Swenarton is not the person I would suggest,
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26 Oct, 2022 by Sarah
Took his shoes off during trial. Walked around and talked to people like it was a social event. Got rejected nearly every time he tried to object something. Lost the case.
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18 Sep, 2008 by Anonymous
Attorneys have an obligation to stay current with all aspects of the area of law in which they choose to practice, and to work dilligently to protect client's rights.. Mr. Walsh did not do so in my case, resulting in a very unfavorable judgement against me.
I would strongly urge anyone seeking a competant lawyer to avoid him.
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04 Jan, 2024 by Montoyya
I have a Order from Honorable Elizabeth Gleicher stating all claims for racketeering activity, tampering with court files, abuse of authority, ethnic intimidation, harassment, and illegal practices on Jeffery getting and many other local officials, departments and agencies. I submitted 236 pages of evidence out of 500 documents I have a three videos out of 100. The Order was issued April 5,2023 currently still being harassed and a victim of ethnic intimidation due to 3 courts serving as a Conflict of Interest I have to take my claim to the court of claims where they heard all arguments, motions and evidence and stated all claims I made were apparent. Jeffery getting assisted Judge westra who retired before the judge gave me my order in the case both Jeff and westra was listed in
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07 Sep, 2012 by Tim
This lawyerr has failed to respond to multiple telephone calls. Has failed to keep me aware of whats taking place. I guess unless your paying him he is not going to work for you as he was appointed to me through the state. As i wonder how many others are out there who dont undderstand the process of how to file a complaiint or write a review. I do not reccomend this lawyer to represent me for a ticket infraction.
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06 Feb, 2020 by Alan
Mr Taylor had been doing my father's estate work, so I kept him on when my father passed away to deal with the probate issues. Just before the probate hearing, I received my first bill for $17,000. I was shocked at this, but could not change lawyers at that point. Several of the line items were for 3 hours of work at a time. I'm not sure what would require that amount of time on a simple case, but I paid it and after the probate hearing, told him that we would no longer require his services.
Several weeks later I received another itemized bill for $1500. I paid that also and by then had hired a new attorney, who was much less expensive. I had also received three emails, two from Robert Taylor's paralegal and one from the admin, regarding my new attorney.
Several months later I received another bill for $300. This one was not itemized, but charged me for 0.8 hours at the attorney's rate even though my communications were with his paralegal and admin. I have no clue what they are trying to charge me for, but it costs between $50 and $100 per email or phone call to deal with these people. I have not contacted them since, since they would just send me another bill.
I filed a complaint with the Michigan State Attorney General, but they will non deal with issues against attorneys, so I'm on my own.
They continue to send me bills for whatever and I refuse to continue to pay them.
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