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16 Dec, 2024 by Luis martinez
Les recomiendo a toda persona que no le quieran pagar su trabajo, vayan con él y presenten su caso, con pruebas, el no cobra nada por adelantado,
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10 Dec, 2024 by Julian bachman
MR. Schilling is a great lawyer on time with everything presented, he made sure he got everything done on time and communicated well during the process.
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26 Nov, 2024 by Marlin saenz
Best lawyer thank you so much
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10 Mar, 2023 by Mc fresh
The attorney helped me and my family immensely by settling my case for more than I expected. Highly recommend!
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05 Nov, 2022 by Max maxwell (ms max)
Staff and Lawyer Atif very polite and willing to help
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16 Jun, 2022 by Kelly boyd
Professional Staff. Very detail information concerning my case.
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21 Nov, 2024 by Nikki faye
Don Taylor has been extraordinarily professional in handling my case! From the beginning he had Integrity and was Honest! He helped me get my TTD and TPD which helped me as I still had bills to pay! I can’t say enough Great things about him! He also takes really good care of his mother and family and is a man of God! Thank you Don!! LS
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30 Oct, 2024 by Rox
Ray is such an amazing lawyer. He gets things done. What he says, is what really happens. I totally recommend him to anyone and everyone! Best attorney I have had in awhile!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Mike simmons
Great attorney and great person! Highly recommend
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02 Oct, 2023 by Daniel
Bill knows what he is doing, many yrs of experience, honest and reliable, u can't go wrong
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03 Jun, 2023 by Gail cox
Love Bill - great attorney
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17 Jul, 2022 by Stephen
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11 Aug, 2022 by Christian
John Campbell Jr. is a wonderful lawyer! He treats you like a human being rather than just a case. He does what he can to keep things as stress free as possible. He will never leave you in the dark and his communication skills are excellent! If you have questions, he has answers. Without hesitation, I recommend John Campbell to family and friends.
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15 Feb, 2017 by Sandra
From the beginning when I 1st called John Campbell he was very concern in what I was explaining , that was very important to me because I had never been in the situation that I was experiencing, I went to meet with John and when he began explaining, he did it with great consideration to speak to me where I would understand, that let me know I could trust him and know he would be great as my Attorney, with that being said I would highly recommend Mr. Campbell.
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06 Feb, 2017 by Judy
My first contact with John Campbell was very pleasant. He patiently listened to my concerns and addressed every one of them. Our meetings were always positive and hopeful for me as I had been struggling with this legal matter over four years. No matter how many times I needed to contact John, either by phone or email he was always kind, never acted like I was bothering him. He told me to contact him anytime and if I had questions, ask. He never made me feel like I was uneducated about the law. He always explained all questions I had. After going through an investigation, a 3 Lawyer panel inquiry and a Supreme Court Hearing (that lasted over 3 years) I had almost lost all hope but John shown a light on my case and reached a settlement for me. I have nothing but praise for John, the way I was treated and the way he handled my case expeditiously.
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21 Nov, 2024 by Nikki faye
Don Taylor has been extraordinarily professional in handling my case! From the beginning he had Integrity and was Honest! He helped me get my TTD and TPD which helped me as I still had bills to pay! I can’t say enough Great things about him! He also takes really good care of his mother and family and is a man of God! Thank you Don!! LS
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30 Oct, 2024 by Rox
Ray is such an amazing lawyer. He gets things done. What he says, is what really happens. I totally recommend him to anyone and everyone! Best attorney I have had in awhile!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Mike simmons
Great attorney and great person! Highly recommend
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06 Dec, 2023 by Gregory smith
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28 Jul, 2022 by Sarah may
I had an old case with Mr Duckers. Decades later a sticky situation came up and Mr Duckers had since retired. Mr Horner spent plenty of his personal time(days really) to help me get answers and get the situation figured out. He could’ve charged me, but did it out of the goodness of his own heart. If I ever need representation in the future (hope not) I would call him.
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07 Jun, 2020 by Nancee fratzel
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21 Nov, 2024 by Nikki faye
Don Taylor has been extraordinarily professional in handling my case! From the beginning he had Integrity and was Honest! He helped me get my TTD and TPD which helped me as I still had bills to pay! I can’t say enough Great things about him! He also takes really good care of his mother and family and is a man of God! Thank you Don!! LS
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30 Oct, 2024 by Rox
Ray is such an amazing lawyer. He gets things done. What he says, is what really happens. I totally recommend him to anyone and everyone! Best attorney I have had in awhile!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Mike simmons
Great attorney and great person! Highly recommend
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22 Nov, 2024 by Idris liwaru
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22 Nov, 2024 by Iain blair
Was not prepared for my case. For the money I paid, I deserved more than a 5 minute dress down in the hallway before my trial. Very disappointed by the lack of care I received as a client. I was asking him if we should prepare before the case and he assured me that we would get a continuance and have time to prepare. He was wrong.
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16 Nov, 2024 by Made made
I hired Mr. Wideman to represent me out of state of Kansas he was recommended to me from highly qualified lawyer once I paid my retainer I was confident in his efforts to get me best outcome in current legal circumstances I landed myself in he was present and on time and corresponding with me upon meetings and court appearances
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21 Nov, 2024 by Jenn lara
Called in to get help on a ticket and instead get yelled at for what happened. People are calling in to get help not to get scolded. You don’t know what people may have been going through in their past and now are trying to fix their situation. I felt like I was just being judged. I wouldn’t recommend.
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15 Nov, 2024 by Jesus mendoza
Hola,si tienes algún problema estoy seguro que ellos te lo solucionan! Los mejores abogados de KC llegué a su oficina lleno de preocupaciones y salí tranquilo! Servicio profesional,muy atentos y amables! No lo pienses más y llama ! Y en español!! ❤️🎉
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31 Aug, 2024 by Valeria conde
Daniel Parker helped me with the recovery of my KS DL he was able to get my driving record clean. He got me my DL back in a timely manner and most importantly I didn’t have to chase him down to get updates on my case he was active and kept me informed through the entire process and got it done in 2 visits. Parker & Parker’s have been around my family for 5 generations I will continue to hire him and refer him to everyone in need of a traffic/criminal attorney. Can’t forget about Brian, he is a great asset to Daniel’s office very well informed and humble. I have no doubt he is an amazing Attorney too.
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17 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
Jeff Dehon was my first experience working with a lawyer. I was surprised at how approachable he was and how responsive he was to my questions. When calling his office, he answers the phone. He helped me with my divorce with compassion and thoughtfulness. He explained every step along the way and worked swiftly for resolution. During the same time period, we were selling our house and there was a cash settlement issue that needed immediate attention and he stepped up to the plate. If I ever need a lawyer again, I would definitely hire him!
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16 Sep, 2018 by Julie
Jeff is one of the best attorneys I have met. He helped us with a very high conflict custody case, that involved multiple states. He is highly ethical and even when the other attorney seemed to do some unethical things, always stood above and followed the law. He was reachable whenever we needed to talk to him. Our case took a year and a half to resolve. Sometimes things take a while to work it's way through the court system. During that entire year and a half he always replied to emails and calls promptly, and often calmed us down when we got worked up about the case. I would recommend Mr. Dehon to anyone looking for a great attorney, that will work hard and is there for his clients.
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11 Dec, 2017 by Angela
Mr. Dehon was extremely diligent and supportive during the entire process of divorce. He worked tirelessly to make sure that my interests were protected. I was able to reach him even for emergencies which is a rarity today. My case was very complicated and he made sure that the best possible outcome was reached for myself and my children. He is completely honest and will give you a fair assessment of what the outcome might be so that you are able to make decisions based on fact. I consider myself extremely fortunate that I was able to find him and will forever be thankful that I did.
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01 Jun, 2023 by Andrea hernandez
Great lawyer!
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20 Oct, 2022 by Yasmin herdoiza
Gary is a fantastic bilingual lawyer! He knows the law and is very thorough.
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02 Dec, 2018 by Susann ramirez
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01 Jun, 2023 by Andrea hernandez
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20 Oct, 2022 by Yasmin herdoiza
Gary is a fantastic bilingual lawyer! He knows the law and is very thorough.
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02 Dec, 2018 by Susann ramirez
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01 Jun, 2023 by Andrea hernandez
Great lawyer!
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20 Oct, 2022 by Yasmin herdoiza
Gary is a fantastic bilingual lawyer! He knows the law and is very thorough.
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02 Dec, 2018 by Susann ramirez
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03 Jan, 2025 by Allen crawford
I highly recommend Attorney Erica Williams for her exceptional representation in family law matters. I used Attorney Williams's services for a divorce, and throughout the process, she consistently demonstrated a strong advocacy for my best interests and a genuine concern for achieving a fair outcome. Her communication was clear and concise, ensuring I understood every step of the process, the necessary documentation, and the potential outcomes. Attorney Williams's deep knowledge of family law was invaluable, providing me with sound legal guidance and strategic advice. Furthermore, her proactive approach in communicating with opposing counsel effectively minimized delays and ensured the smooth progression of my case. I am grateful for Attorney Williams's dedication and professionalism.
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07 Dec, 2024 by Monica johnson
My experience with Erica was nothing short of amazing! Erica handled my case with the utmost professionalism & dedication. Her ability to help get my case resolved without having to go trial is unmatched. I highly recommend Erica with no hesitations.
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07 May, 2024 by Sarah
I’m so grateful to Erica and her team’s help! They made everything easy to understand and worked so quickly to get my matter resolved. It was a great experience and i’m very happy with my choice.
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04 Dec, 2024 by Alyssa kennedy
Sean Baker handled a Fairway traffic jam for me with grace and grit. I would highly recommend you hire him! So thankful he came across my desk, relieved lots of stress for me and financial burden. Thank you Sean!
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25 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda elechi
He won't do anything you ask for. Example I asked to go back to my maiden name. Divorce is final but i have to do extra to get my name back. No follow up I would hear from the court before I would hear from my lawyer. I had to pester for emails. Of the 4 things I asked him to address he only took care of 1. I wish I could get my money back. Complete waste.
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25 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda
Filed for divorce I wanted my maiden name back. He said I would look petty. WHAT. I Still don't have my maiden name back. None of the supports child or spousal are being addressed I would get calls from the court before my own lawyer. I fired him. I wish I could get money back. Just horrible. Complete waste.
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21 Nov, 2024 by Nikki faye
Don Taylor has been extraordinarily professional in handling my case! From the beginning he had Integrity and was Honest! He helped me get my TTD and TPD which helped me as I still had bills to pay! I can’t say enough Great things about him! He also takes really good care of his mother and family and is a man of God! Thank you Don!! LS
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30 Oct, 2024 by Rox
Ray is such an amazing lawyer. He gets things done. What he says, is what really happens. I totally recommend him to anyone and everyone! Best attorney I have had in awhile!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Mike simmons
Great attorney and great person! Highly recommend
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21 Nov, 2024 by Nikki faye
Don Taylor has been extraordinarily professional in handling my case! From the beginning he had Integrity and was Honest! He helped me get my TTD and TPD which helped me as I still had bills to pay! I can’t say enough Great things about him! He also takes really good care of his mother and family and is a man of God! Thank you Don!! LS
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30 Oct, 2024 by Rox
Ray is such an amazing lawyer. He gets things done. What he says, is what really happens. I totally recommend him to anyone and everyone! Best attorney I have had in awhile!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Mike simmons
Great attorney and great person! Highly recommend
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21 Nov, 2024 by Nikki faye
Don Taylor has been extraordinarily professional in handling my case! From the beginning he had Integrity and was Honest! He helped me get my TTD and TPD which helped me as I still had bills to pay! I can’t say enough Great things about him! He also takes really good care of his mother and family and is a man of God! Thank you Don!! LS
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30 Oct, 2024 by Rox
Ray is such an amazing lawyer. He gets things done. What he says, is what really happens. I totally recommend him to anyone and everyone! Best attorney I have had in awhile!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Mike simmons
Great attorney and great person! Highly recommend
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03 Aug, 2024 by David arevalo's
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01 Jan, 2024 by Jose ramos
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07 Oct, 2023 by Jon simonie
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10 Oct, 2024 by Maria
I wish i could give 0 stars. I’ve never felt so frustrated and cheated. I hired Denise to process my Advance Parole back in April of 2023. By November 2023 my “Assistant” told me my file was going to be sent off the last week of November. 2 months went by and didnt hear anything from them. I called in January to check in hoping my approval was soon only to find out they never sent off my file!!! And that my assistant was not employed there anymore! I had to restart the process again with a new assistant because they didn't have all of my file anymore! The lack of communication is unreal and impossible to speak to Denise. I fired her in September due to negligence towards my case. She decided i only deserved 80 dollars back from the almost 1500 i paid. They did not do anything besides put documents together that they never filed! I requested to speak to Denise for months and I have yet to receive a call back or email back from Denise to dispute my refund. All she cares is about the money. If she cant handle her lawfirm then maybe she shouldn’t have one. I will continue to fight for my refund. The state bar association will be my next step step if she continues to ignore me. Im not the only one shes done this to. This is ridiculous. Sucks that she does this to her own people.
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02 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
We live in Olathe and needed a "good" family law lawyer. We hired a local law firm who seemed to have the right stuff. 3/4 of the way through our family court matter, we had to fire our lawyer. We heard about Denise Ramos through a work associate and made the call. We met with her and she made us feel so comfortable. She didn't mince words about the status of our case or the potential for a hopeful outcome, since our previous lawyer mucked things up procedurally from a legal perspective. Regardless, she was tough and aggressive in the court room. She presented case law and rulings that had the opposition attorney's head spinning. Denise is a great advocate for her clients and represents and fights for their well-being -- AND -- she's a really nice woman! We strongly recommend her law firm!
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30 May, 2019 by Anonymous
The attorney helped my parents in their immigration case and they were easily able to get their residency.
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04 Dec, 2024 by Alyssa kennedy
Sean Baker handled a Fairway traffic jam for me with grace and grit. I would highly recommend you hire him! So thankful he came across my desk, relieved lots of stress for me and financial burden. Thank you Sean!
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25 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda elechi
He won't do anything you ask for. Example I asked to go back to my maiden name. Divorce is final but i have to do extra to get my name back. No follow up I would hear from the court before I would hear from my lawyer. I had to pester for emails. Of the 4 things I asked him to address he only took care of 1. I wish I could get my money back. Complete waste.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Michael hunter
Mike Nichols is who attorneys would hire if they needed help. I know, because I'm an attorney and he's who I'd call. In all of Kansas, you will not find a more knowledgeable and affable practitioner of law.
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04 Dec, 2024 by Alyssa kennedy
Sean Baker handled a Fairway traffic jam for me with grace and grit. I would highly recommend you hire him! So thankful he came across my desk, relieved lots of stress for me and financial burden. Thank you Sean!
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25 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda elechi
He won't do anything you ask for. Example I asked to go back to my maiden name. Divorce is final but i have to do extra to get my name back. No follow up I would hear from the court before I would hear from my lawyer. I had to pester for emails. Of the 4 things I asked him to address he only took care of 1. I wish I could get my money back. Complete waste.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Michael hunter
Mike Nichols is who attorneys would hire if they needed help. I know, because I'm an attorney and he's who I'd call. In all of Kansas, you will not find a more knowledgeable and affable practitioner of law.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Idris liwaru
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22 Nov, 2024 by Iain blair
Was not prepared for my case. For the money I paid, I deserved more than a 5 minute dress down in the hallway before my trial. Very disappointed by the lack of care I received as a client. I was asking him if we should prepare before the case and he assured me that we would get a continuance and have time to prepare. He was wrong.
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16 Nov, 2024 by Made made
I hired Mr. Wideman to represent me out of state of Kansas he was recommended to me from highly qualified lawyer once I paid my retainer I was confident in his efforts to get me best outcome in current legal circumstances I landed myself in he was present and on time and corresponding with me upon meetings and court appearances
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05 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
He is a highly recommend lawyer in the wyandotte county area . He does his job very well & works his cases w a passion. He does his best not to kill your pockets & can sometimes work out payment arrangements. We had did a consult which turned in to us hiring him . we put down a retainer, unfortunately there was a conflict of interest which lead to him pointing us in the right direction of another amazing attorney based in the wyandotte area & fully reimbursed us so that we could hire that attorney even after doing some work on my case before it was a case .
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05 Dec, 2019 by Chuck m
Dealing with the court system in our recent custody case was eye opening. In my opinion, it is an environment of overworked case workers and an overloaded case load for the courts. In a lot of respects, it was a 15 month roller coaster ride. Optimism, disappointment, and a variety of other emotions. We soon learned that there was one constant...and that was Serena Hawkins. Serena made herself available whenever we had a question or concern. In every conversation, she showed a genuine concern for my grandson. Serena is one if the most accomplished, patient and professional individuals that I have ever had the pleasure to deal with.
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05 Dec, 2019 by Eric petersen
The experience my family and I had with Serena was great! She is very professional and is very passionate when it comes to making sure children receive the best opportunities possible. Serena made it her duty to make sure our child received the best possible outcome from a really unfortunate situation. She is the voice for many children who are unable to speak on their own behalf! We appreciate everything you have done for our family!
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02 Oct, 2023 by Daniel
Bill knows what he is doing, many yrs of experience, honest and reliable, u can't go wrong
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03 Jun, 2023 by Gail cox
Love Bill - great attorney
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17 Jul, 2022 by Stephen
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04 Dec, 2024 by Alyssa kennedy
Sean Baker handled a Fairway traffic jam for me with grace and grit. I would highly recommend you hire him! So thankful he came across my desk, relieved lots of stress for me and financial burden. Thank you Sean!
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25 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda elechi
He won't do anything you ask for. Example I asked to go back to my maiden name. Divorce is final but i have to do extra to get my name back. No follow up I would hear from the court before I would hear from my lawyer. I had to pester for emails. Of the 4 things I asked him to address he only took care of 1. I wish I could get my money back. Complete waste.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Michael hunter
Mike Nichols is who attorneys would hire if they needed help. I know, because I'm an attorney and he's who I'd call. In all of Kansas, you will not find a more knowledgeable and affable practitioner of law.
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04 Dec, 2024 by Alyssa kennedy
Sean Baker handled a Fairway traffic jam for me with grace and grit. I would highly recommend you hire him! So thankful he came across my desk, relieved lots of stress for me and financial burden. Thank you Sean!
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25 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda elechi
He won't do anything you ask for. Example I asked to go back to my maiden name. Divorce is final but i have to do extra to get my name back. No follow up I would hear from the court before I would hear from my lawyer. I had to pester for emails. Of the 4 things I asked him to address he only took care of 1. I wish I could get my money back. Complete waste.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Michael hunter
Mike Nichols is who attorneys would hire if they needed help. I know, because I'm an attorney and he's who I'd call. In all of Kansas, you will not find a more knowledgeable and affable practitioner of law.
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04 Dec, 2024 by Alyssa kennedy
Sean Baker handled a Fairway traffic jam for me with grace and grit. I would highly recommend you hire him! So thankful he came across my desk, relieved lots of stress for me and financial burden. Thank you Sean!
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25 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda elechi
He won't do anything you ask for. Example I asked to go back to my maiden name. Divorce is final but i have to do extra to get my name back. No follow up I would hear from the court before I would hear from my lawyer. I had to pester for emails. Of the 4 things I asked him to address he only took care of 1. I wish I could get my money back. Complete waste.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Michael hunter
Mike Nichols is who attorneys would hire if they needed help. I know, because I'm an attorney and he's who I'd call. In all of Kansas, you will not find a more knowledgeable and affable practitioner of law.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Idris liwaru
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22 Nov, 2024 by Iain blair
Was not prepared for my case. For the money I paid, I deserved more than a 5 minute dress down in the hallway before my trial. Very disappointed by the lack of care I received as a client. I was asking him if we should prepare before the case and he assured me that we would get a continuance and have time to prepare. He was wrong.
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16 Nov, 2024 by Made made
I hired Mr. Wideman to represent me out of state of Kansas he was recommended to me from highly qualified lawyer once I paid my retainer I was confident in his efforts to get me best outcome in current legal circumstances I landed myself in he was present and on time and corresponding with me upon meetings and court appearances
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
    • Retainer Fee:
      An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees.
    • Contingency Fee:
      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
    • Monthly Retainer:
      For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
  • Factors Affecting Cost:
    • Complexity of the Case:
      More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs.
    • Lawyer's Experience:
      Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees.
    • Geographic Location:
      Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city.
    • Additional Expenses:
      Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
  • Estimating Total Costs:
    Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
    Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case.
  • Negotiating Fees:
    Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints.
  • Pro Bono Services:
    For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
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