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23 Aug, 2012 by Becki kolander
I have found that working with Mr Mullen has been a relief. He has helpd me with the most convoluted case issue that anyone I have spoken to has heard of. If you ever need help especially in Orange County, I refer Mr Mullen
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30 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
He handled my car accident and personal bankruptcy a few years later. He also advised me on my divorce over the phone. He is extremely kind and informative.
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02 Jan, 2013 by Nicolette jackson-brown
About ten years ago my sister and I set out to find an Elder Law Attorney for our Mother and Step Father. We interviewed numerous lawyers and finally decided on Fay Blix. We both feel it was one of the best decisions we made as we cared for our parents in their last years. Fay is highly knowlegable in her field and helped us navigate through some complex decisions. She has a real gift for simplifying legal information for her clients. She was very calm and reassuring during a difficult time for our family. I have since recommended Fay Blix with the utmost of confidence to friends who are caring for their parents. They all feel the same way.
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27 May, 2015 by Mary
We hired Berl for 3 different matters. He did an outstanding job for us and achieved great results. There is no substitute for experience and the wisdom that comes with it. Highest integrity, attention to every detail to identify strategic advantage, thereafter implemented masterfully. Superlative attorney.
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14 Jul, 2014 by Don cook
Malcolm represented me in 1992, when i had been arrested on a trumped-up charge. His sterling defense, in spite of the judge bending over backward for the prosecution, resulted in me being found what i was in the first place: Not Guilty … the second not guilty verdict in more than a hundred cases similar to mine. This was in 1993; he is excellent, and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
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26 Dec, 2012 by David
Brian is very resourceful, takes great care in not wasting your time and money and I have never had better representation.
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07 Jan, 2019 by Chris
I had trouble twice with dealers and munufacturers after buying new Italian motorcycles that had problems that couldn't be fixed. Mr. Barnes helped me both times resolving the issues beyond my expectations. Mr. Barnes is an expert in his area of law and made me feel like I was a priority even though my cases were small.
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20 May, 2024 by Maria garcia
Amazing law office. I love love love Terry!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Garry seaber
I own a small business with approx. 10 employees. I have had employment law issues which could have been very costly. I consulted with Kristine Karila about the issues my business was facing and she provided excellent advice and had a strategy for me to avoid any lawsuits. I have since consulted with Kristine on numerous occasions regarding my business’ employment law matters since California laws are very strict and constantly changing as well as difficult to know and understand. I highly recommend the Law Office of Kristine Karila. She is efficient, answers calls right away and knows California Employment law extremely well.
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23 Aug, 2018 by Bill acromite
I am a 30-year business attorney in southern California. I have known Steve Zwick for 17 years. When I was injured in a car accident, I went to Steve for help. He and his team handled the procedural aspects of my case exceptionally well and he listened carefully to me about the pain I was suffering and the circumstances it caused in my life. He coordinated and directed me to the appropriate medical specialists to not only evaluate my condition, but to identify the specific source of my pain for purposes of long term resolution of it. He quite successfully advocated my right to compensation from all available angles. Steve is a caring person and a tenacious advocate. I trust his integrity, knowledge and experience to the point where I refer my clients who suffer personal injury to Steve for claim evaluation and prosecution.
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20 May, 2024 by Maria garcia
Amazing law office. I love love love Terry!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Garry seaber
I own a small business with approx. 10 employees. I have had employment law issues which could have been very costly. I consulted with Kristine Karila about the issues my business was facing and she provided excellent advice and had a strategy for me to avoid any lawsuits. I have since consulted with Kristine on numerous occasions regarding my business’ employment law matters since California laws are very strict and constantly changing as well as difficult to know and understand. I highly recommend the Law Office of Kristine Karila. She is efficient, answers calls right away and knows California Employment law extremely well.
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23 Aug, 2018 by Bill acromite
I am a 30-year business attorney in southern California. I have known Steve Zwick for 17 years. When I was injured in a car accident, I went to Steve for help. He and his team handled the procedural aspects of my case exceptionally well and he listened carefully to me about the pain I was suffering and the circumstances it caused in my life. He coordinated and directed me to the appropriate medical specialists to not only evaluate my condition, but to identify the specific source of my pain for purposes of long term resolution of it. He quite successfully advocated my right to compensation from all available angles. Steve is a caring person and a tenacious advocate. I trust his integrity, knowledge and experience to the point where I refer my clients who suffer personal injury to Steve for claim evaluation and prosecution.
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20 May, 2024 by Maria garcia
Amazing law office. I love love love Terry!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Garry seaber
I own a small business with approx. 10 employees. I have had employment law issues which could have been very costly. I consulted with Kristine Karila about the issues my business was facing and she provided excellent advice and had a strategy for me to avoid any lawsuits. I have since consulted with Kristine on numerous occasions regarding my business’ employment law matters since California laws are very strict and constantly changing as well as difficult to know and understand. I highly recommend the Law Office of Kristine Karila. She is efficient, answers calls right away and knows California Employment law extremely well.
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23 Aug, 2018 by Bill acromite
I am a 30-year business attorney in southern California. I have known Steve Zwick for 17 years. When I was injured in a car accident, I went to Steve for help. He and his team handled the procedural aspects of my case exceptionally well and he listened carefully to me about the pain I was suffering and the circumstances it caused in my life. He coordinated and directed me to the appropriate medical specialists to not only evaluate my condition, but to identify the specific source of my pain for purposes of long term resolution of it. He quite successfully advocated my right to compensation from all available angles. Steve is a caring person and a tenacious advocate. I trust his integrity, knowledge and experience to the point where I refer my clients who suffer personal injury to Steve for claim evaluation and prosecution.
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20 May, 2024 by Maria garcia
Amazing law office. I love love love Terry!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Garry seaber
I own a small business with approx. 10 employees. I have had employment law issues which could have been very costly. I consulted with Kristine Karila about the issues my business was facing and she provided excellent advice and had a strategy for me to avoid any lawsuits. I have since consulted with Kristine on numerous occasions regarding my business’ employment law matters since California laws are very strict and constantly changing as well as difficult to know and understand. I highly recommend the Law Office of Kristine Karila. She is efficient, answers calls right away and knows California Employment law extremely well.
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23 Aug, 2018 by Bill acromite
I am a 30-year business attorney in southern California. I have known Steve Zwick for 17 years. When I was injured in a car accident, I went to Steve for help. He and his team handled the procedural aspects of my case exceptionally well and he listened carefully to me about the pain I was suffering and the circumstances it caused in my life. He coordinated and directed me to the appropriate medical specialists to not only evaluate my condition, but to identify the specific source of my pain for purposes of long term resolution of it. He quite successfully advocated my right to compensation from all available angles. Steve is a caring person and a tenacious advocate. I trust his integrity, knowledge and experience to the point where I refer my clients who suffer personal injury to Steve for claim evaluation and prosecution.
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20 May, 2024 by Maria garcia
Amazing law office. I love love love Terry!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Garry seaber
I own a small business with approx. 10 employees. I have had employment law issues which could have been very costly. I consulted with Kristine Karila about the issues my business was facing and she provided excellent advice and had a strategy for me to avoid any lawsuits. I have since consulted with Kristine on numerous occasions regarding my business’ employment law matters since California laws are very strict and constantly changing as well as difficult to know and understand. I highly recommend the Law Office of Kristine Karila. She is efficient, answers calls right away and knows California Employment law extremely well.
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23 Aug, 2018 by Bill acromite
I am a 30-year business attorney in southern California. I have known Steve Zwick for 17 years. When I was injured in a car accident, I went to Steve for help. He and his team handled the procedural aspects of my case exceptionally well and he listened carefully to me about the pain I was suffering and the circumstances it caused in my life. He coordinated and directed me to the appropriate medical specialists to not only evaluate my condition, but to identify the specific source of my pain for purposes of long term resolution of it. He quite successfully advocated my right to compensation from all available angles. Steve is a caring person and a tenacious advocate. I trust his integrity, knowledge and experience to the point where I refer my clients who suffer personal injury to Steve for claim evaluation and prosecution.
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20 May, 2024 by Maria garcia
Amazing law office. I love love love Terry!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Garry seaber
I own a small business with approx. 10 employees. I have had employment law issues which could have been very costly. I consulted with Kristine Karila about the issues my business was facing and she provided excellent advice and had a strategy for me to avoid any lawsuits. I have since consulted with Kristine on numerous occasions regarding my business’ employment law matters since California laws are very strict and constantly changing as well as difficult to know and understand. I highly recommend the Law Office of Kristine Karila. She is efficient, answers calls right away and knows California Employment law extremely well.
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23 Aug, 2018 by Bill acromite
I am a 30-year business attorney in southern California. I have known Steve Zwick for 17 years. When I was injured in a car accident, I went to Steve for help. He and his team handled the procedural aspects of my case exceptionally well and he listened carefully to me about the pain I was suffering and the circumstances it caused in my life. He coordinated and directed me to the appropriate medical specialists to not only evaluate my condition, but to identify the specific source of my pain for purposes of long term resolution of it. He quite successfully advocated my right to compensation from all available angles. Steve is a caring person and a tenacious advocate. I trust his integrity, knowledge and experience to the point where I refer my clients who suffer personal injury to Steve for claim evaluation and prosecution.
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19 Jul, 2024 by Rebecca g.
Attorney Natalie is kind and professional. I was having a complicated issue and she helped me with my issue and gave me piece of mind. Highly recommend Natalie.
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06 Jul, 2024 by Ross f.
This Lawyer cares about people and not her pocket. I spoke with 5 other Attorney's who wanted to charge My wife and I three times the amount for our Trust. Attorney Natalie was very nice and accommodating to my wife schedule. We are very happy with her service and she will be our go-to attorney.
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07 May, 2024 by Delilah white
I was impressed when Attorney Natalie answered the phone, usually I cannot speak directly with the Attorney. I asked Natalie a few questions and she gladly answered them and directed me to the best solution. Thank you Natalie!
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09 Jan, 2023 by Mike gugliotta
Took care of all my legal problems, really worked for me.
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18 Aug, 2022 by Anzhela kosolapova
MR. Barry Simon's typical sales guy who is sitting at his office and showing people how he wrote law books, he got zero respect at court, he don't even show up at court after he will recieve your money , in my situation he don't even bother himself to show me any evidence from DA against me , lies to me on the phone, Julie Swan at that time I hire him start work for him , she is even worse lier them Mr Barry, for 30k I been paying them they done absolutely nothing but keep postponing, zero investigation, never called me about any updates, on the top of it he lies to me I will see him at court on my case. Don't waste your money on scam lawyers, it's 90% of them in OC.
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16 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Marlo was personable, easy to talk to, and available when needed. She gave frequent updates and even went beyond expectations in accelerating my sentencing guidelines. I highly recommend her services!
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12 Jul, 2022 by Laura
Thank you, Kristen Przeklasa for helping me obtain legal clearance on my IVF journey! I am thrilled to have found OC Child & Family Law... referred by another trusted attorney friend of mine. Kristen was kind, compassionate, and extremely knowledgable about the complexities regarding my situation to become a SMBC, with the help of my sister as an egg donor. Kristen drafted our agreement within 48 hours, helped me find another attorney for my donor who also offered a fast turnaround... and in just a few days, I was able to get the legal clearance required for my fertility clinic. All for a very reasonable price... I am so grateful. Other law firms quoted me higher rates, and a 2-3 week turnaround!
Kristen treated me like a friend, was easy to reach by phone for any questions, and provided exceptional service for a fair rate. I would highly recommend Kristen and her partner Sahar to anyone in need of family law legal services... it's so refreshing to meet lawyers who genuinely care about their clients. Hoping I get pregnant soon, I will be happily working with Kristen for all of my family planning needs in the future.
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04 Apr, 2018 by Mike
Kristen was detailed, present, and engaged through the entire ordeal of my child custody battle. She answered emails and calls at all hours, damped my fears and kept me moving forward throughout. I am very pleased to recommend her to others.
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08 Feb, 2018 by Mk
It's never easy getting a divorce. I can say it was the most stressful event I have gone through. However, having Kristen in my corner helped to minimize my stress level. I knew she was looking out for my best interest. She was very knowledgeable about the law. When my Ex's attorney tried to pull some funny business, she nixed it immediately.
Kristen was always available. She was able to see me when I needed to consult with her in person. Emails and phone calls were returned promptly. Nothing worst than a non responsive attorney. The entire office staff was very courteous and professional.
It was a good feeling knowing that I had good representation. Someone who was fighting for me. I really am glad Kristen was there for me.
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02 Feb, 2024 by Alberto
This attorney presents himself as highly versatile, believing he possesses extensive expertise in areas such as finance, banking, personal injury, family law, and immigration, despite a noticeable lack of depth in these subjects. His service quality can be likened to cafeteria food: wide in variety but lacking in quality. Despite charging high fees, he struggles with English proficiency and speaks with a pronounced Persian accent. Throughout his career, his license has been suspended on several occasions. If you are in search of a lawyer who is verbose, tends to avoid confrontations, and has a larger physique, he might match your search criteria. It's wise to proceed with caution and thoroughly vet your options. In short plane English : he is a waste of money , thus don’t spend your future or money on this person!
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14 Oct, 2020 by Richard
I consulted Majid Foroozandeh on a credit card Hack by Wells Fargo Bank. I was only one of the many Wells Fargo abuse customers who had unauthorized advances taken from their credit card cash advance, transferred to their checking account ... allowing a tax agency to snatch a disputed tax claim.
Majid was extremely helpful in giving me sage advise on how best to handle my case. With his good advise I was able to beat Wells Fargo on the initial suit ... WF appealed... then I again won the Wells Fargo's Appeal suit***
PS Majid is simply a great attorney and an equally Nice man to interact with . . . I highly recommend him and his firm.
Richard Britton
Newport Beach Ca.
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19 Mar, 2020 by Tiffany
I was in a dilemma with some renters in the private property that I help to manage. It was a very tricky situation with so many different variables that made it unclear as to the liabilities that were at stake as well as the proper way to go about protecting myself and whether I would need an attorney.
After discussing the specifics of the situation, Majid very patiently explained what my situation meant as well as the best course of action to take. His response was very honest and above and beyond anything I could have expected. Majid even went as far as to help me draft the proper documentation to keep in line with all the laws and regulations and keep me protected.
I am so indebted to his service and level of skill that I highly recommend him to anyone that may think they could use an attorney for any matter regarding tenant and landlord situations. I have already given his name to a number of individuals that are on the fence and even those that are well versed with the legal matters of property management.
Again, I would like to put emphasis on his prompt, patient and knowledgeable skill in his profession and give my absolute reference to Majid as your attorney.
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20 May, 2024 by Maria garcia
Amazing law office. I love love love Terry!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Garry seaber
I own a small business with approx. 10 employees. I have had employment law issues which could have been very costly. I consulted with Kristine Karila about the issues my business was facing and she provided excellent advice and had a strategy for me to avoid any lawsuits. I have since consulted with Kristine on numerous occasions regarding my business’ employment law matters since California laws are very strict and constantly changing as well as difficult to know and understand. I highly recommend the Law Office of Kristine Karila. She is efficient, answers calls right away and knows California Employment law extremely well.
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24 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
She contacted me. first of all if someone contacts you after a ticket they are not following correct law practice. In personal injury cases this is called ambulance chasing. Anyways I had a red light ticket and I paid her 150 to go to court and then send me a letter saying I would still have to pay the ticket. This is after she told me it wouldn't be a problem to get me out of the ticket. Now I owe 550 plus her 150. I think this is a scam. Please do not trust her. Pay your ticket fight it yourself or choose an attorney that doesn't expect money upfront.
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22 Feb, 2022 by Keith forster
From the moment I called Michael, I knew he was the right attorney for the job!! Coming from a Law Enforcement Background. Having over 30 years interaction with lawyers, I can tell quickly when you have a knowledgeable articulate litigant like Michael. Both compassionate and tenacious.
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05 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
I had a hearing with the state board of nursing. The attorney I hired was a disappointment . He was totally unprepared, he kept asking for time during the hearing to review documents. I was not prepared, because I depended on my hired attorney. The few interactions we had prior to the hearing, he was more interested in if I wired his money, than on the evidence. The irony was is I had another attorney who was much less expensive, but I was not happy with the possible outcome.However Mr Khouri assured me he could do better, so I hired him. What a big mistake!!! After the disaster outcome, I called him about the follow up that the board wanted, he was quite uninterested. Even though the fee was a flat fee, after the hearing, could not get in touch with him. I have never had an attorney that was so blatantly aloof about a client
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24 Aug, 2020 by Jason
I have been a business owner for 15 years. In that time, I've dealt with the IRS, Treasury, HUD, FBI and PIS. I retained Michael for the newest government infringement and he has been nothing short of incredible. I've never had an attorney work so hard for me and so quickly. I do not mean he's fast with his work as in he doesn't take his time, I mean he is quick to act and ward off problems before they may begin to exist. In my first 3 days as a client, Attorney Khouri had sent several emails on my behalf, made several demands and had talked with me on the phone a dozen times and kept in constant contact between email and text messages. This kind of attorney is very, very rare. I would recommend Attorney Khouri to family and friends without hesitation.
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03 Apr, 2023 by Rick
David was amazing and professional. I live on the East Coast. David handled everything, and then some, in a way that saved me thousands in travel fees. His insight, knowledge and understanding of the laws associated with my case were beyond approach. All of this at extremely fair price.
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11 Dec, 2017 by Warren
I was looking at 2 charges: Under the influence of a controlled substance & Domestic Violence (ex). Both were misdemeanor charges and this was the biggest trouble I've ever been in with the law - I was really scared about how this would end...
Bottom line, Both charges were dismissed completely. I had to attend some classes and that was it! In fact, I even missed my court dates and had a warrant out for my arrest which David was able to help me with. Awesome lawyer!
I went into this thinking that it'd be great if I could somehow just face only one misdemeanor at least. Nope... I couldn't have asked for anything better. I mean, I got all my charges DISMISSED and didn't have to pay a bunch of court fees either. In fact, the most expensive thing wasn't the court fees - it was the attorney fee. And that was only 50% of what a few other lawyers were asking for.
It helped so much that he was familiar with the court and the judge. In fact, I referred him to a couple people who didn't have a lawyer at the time and I'd do it again. He treated me respectfully and didn't make me feel ashamed or like a loser - his attitude was professional and optimistic but at the same time he didn't overly promise. Honestly, I have no idea why that person would leave a 1 star review.
Warren
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11 Oct, 2017 by Steve
I had a lawsuit filled against my company and asked David for my help in the matter. He went over and beyond his duty to get a quick dismissal for me and his fee was amazingly inexpensive.
Thank You David Salvin once again
Steve
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03 Nov, 2019 by Jennie
My daughter passed away in an accident in October of 2017. I hired a lawyer who did absolutely nothing for me, so I found another lawyer and she also did nothing for me. I was already at my limitations less than a month away to close my case. I went to the court and they provided me a form with referrals for a lawyer. And that's how we found OUR GREATEST BLESSING DAVID SOLO! I called him he asked for us to come in and he did everything that needed to be done for us out of his heart and time. He didn't even charge us a dime! He definitely got the job done in not even a week!! We waited 2 years for a lawyer to do what he did for us in days.. and saved us thousands of dollars. We received our checks within two weeks of finding David Solo. We prayed for the right attorney for the right help and we definitely got it. Thank you David! If you need an attorney to help you with your case and isn't in it just for the money than hire David Solo!!!
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27 Feb, 2019 by Nak
As a physician who takes care of patients on a daily basis I understand the importance of communication and professionalism. When searching for a lawyer I sought those same attributes which I found in attorney David Solo. David returned my call promptly, answered my questions, provided follow up, and he was nonjudgmental. If you are looking for an attorney who knows car insurance laws such as automobile theft claims give David a call. You won’t regret it. Thank you David!
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24 Jan, 2019 by Carol
I had a personal injury case. I had never been involved in a lawsuit before so I was apprehensive about everything. As soon as I met with Dave Solo I felt very comfortable with him. I had a rather drawn out case due to some extenuating factors. Dave never lost focus on the case. He always kept me updated and in the loop. He has a great support staff too. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. I highly recommend Dave Solo to anyone who needs a great attorney!
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17 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Ayers was my attorney for the dissolution of my marriage of almost 20 years in 2010. To say I was one of his more challenging clients is an understatement. During the time he was my council, my now ex-husband was harassing me, stealing my mail, hacking into my email, and utilizing cell phone spyware to gain the upper hand in the out come of the divorce. I was hostile, frustrated, not very savvy with technology, and only heard about 1/3 of the good advice he was giving me. He and his wife exhibited an almost saintly amount of patience with all of my antics. Mr. Ayers did an excellent job on the final dissolution agreement. In fact, my ex-husband was not following through with what he agreed to, I took him to Court, and won. He did a solid job on my divorce and the Judge backed it up! Family Law is the worst of the worst. It takes an experienced, smart attorney to stay the course and do a good job with all the drama flying about. I am now on the other side, have surpassed my kids in the tech department, and am back to the person I should have been. If you are seeking a divorce, it is really important to remember that everyone is at their worst during that time. I am grateful I found Mr. Ayers (although I did not convey this at the time) who was pragmatic, smart, knew the law, and did not partake in all the drama.
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08 Feb, 2012 by Patti
Mr. Ayers helped me with a difficult family law case. His billing was very fair and he was very knowledgeable. I am very grateful for his help.
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05 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
I can't begin to tell you how pleased I am to have Linda Albers representing me. She truly is the best attorney that you'll ever meet.
I approached Ms. Albers about my case, after a previous attorney that I retained decided that my case was "too difficult" to win, and therefore no longer wanted to represent me. Upon my first conversation with Ms. Albers, I knew that I was in the perfect hands. Not only was Ms. Albers not afraid to approach my case, but she identified aspects of my case that hadn't been explored by my previous attorney.
In the two years that I have worked with Ms. Albers, she has made herself available to speak to me each and every time that I have reached out to her. Additionally, she is as brilliant as she is warm and compassionate. Her understanding and comprehension of the law is masterful.
Ms. Albers is as passionate about my case as I am, as she crusades for my justice. She is truly phenomenal!
While there are thousands of attorneys to chose from, Ms. Albers is the finest attorney that you'll have the privilege of working with.
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16 Apr, 2013 by -m
Linda handled a work related (sexual harassment/ wrongful termination) case and was very transparent throughout the entire process. . I feel she provided the results I was hoping to achieve. She set me with realistic expectations and exceeded them with our settlement payout. She is very thorough in her representation and fights for her clients. I would recommend her to people I care about.
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15 Nov, 2023 by Marie marcal
She will get you Justice
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02 Nov, 2023 by E g
This is the worst family attorney I’ve had the misfortune of working with. I hired her to do three crucial tasks and she did nothing on my behalf for me or my child! One submit vital medical documents to the judge. Two help me debunk/ defend myself against false allegations. Three help me gain more custody and visitation of my child. Instead she surrendered my legal custody without my knowledge or consent, while I was not present. She set me and my child back years and burned through around 8K giving me the run around and playing both sides. She cannot be trusted and should have her legal license revoked. She’s a liar and by the time I caught wind she was helping the opposing party it was too late; and I lost legal custody. It took years and over 10K to get it back! So she actually wasted ~20 thousand and vital years for us while my child is struggling & suffering. All because she’s a greedy, crooked, con artist only interested in charging top dollar for empty promises to pay for her million dollar mortgage in Laguna.
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09 Nov, 2022 by Vladimir
Underwhelming, understaffed, underachieving and unprepared sums it up. Oh and micro transaction billing. As if your 12 second email reply is worth $87. She will nickel and dime your deposit down to nothing before you even see the judge with erroneous questions via email instead of asking all questions about once, she will happily let you respond to her emails that she will will bill each one individually for. Just wasted efforts, wasted back and forth. $900 for an income and expense declaration... Stay away from the small time lawyer that bills you out the wazoo and then gets upset when you question where $5k went and only produced two forms to the court and hasn't accomplished anything. I went into my last hearing without an attorney and got the same results which in my opinion says quite a bit about any skill you thought you were paying for. Totally unprepared in the child support hearing, distracted even, working from home. Lackluster skill and performance. Do your homework and set expectations.
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15 Nov, 2023 by Marie marcal
She will get you Justice
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02 Nov, 2023 by E g
This is the worst family attorney I’ve had the misfortune of working with. I hired her to do three crucial tasks and she did nothing on my behalf for me or my child! One submit vital medical documents to the judge. Two help me debunk/ defend myself against false allegations. Three help me gain more custody and visitation of my child. Instead she surrendered my legal custody without my knowledge or consent, while I was not present. She set me and my child back years and burned through around 8K giving me the run around and playing both sides. She cannot be trusted and should have her legal license revoked. She’s a liar and by the time I caught wind she was helping the opposing party it was too late; and I lost legal custody. It took years and over 10K to get it back! So she actually wasted ~20 thousand and vital years for us while my child is struggling & suffering. All because she’s a greedy, crooked, con artist only interested in charging top dollar for empty promises to pay for her million dollar mortgage in Laguna.
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31 May, 2022 by Lynn fox
Professional attorney who is on top of her game, honest with integrity.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Aalap shah
Mr. Connolly did a great job for my wife and I back in 2021 in preparing a revocable trust and advanced healthcare directive, and we found his information through the ARAG legal community directory.
However, we have been unable to get in touch with him since 2022, as we need to update our trust (baby!) and several other matters. We have called, stopped by on a few different occasions, etc.
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29 Sep, 2023 by Conrad robles
We recently had our Living Trust up dated by Mr. Connolly. He was gracious, personable and demonstrated the highest level of knowledge/professionalism alism
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22 Dec, 2023 by Sina taneh
Professional lawyers and excellent service!
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21 Aug, 2023 by Younas aihi
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28 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
Hired a forensic accountant but failed to apply the findings to help my case. Lost a Million Dollars. Old case, but one that deserves remembering. He made over $50,000 but was more concerned about his fees than my case. All of my settlement was in retirement annuities when I had children to raise and retirement was over 20 years away.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Richard
I could post the same as other reviewers have; high cost, little return for it, lack of communication regarding charges, a feeling you were taken advantage of... and it is all true, in my experience. Find someone without the negative reviews, or you might have to post a negative review yourself as the only way to warm others not to hire someone with so many bad reviews.
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26 Nov, 2023 by Emily b.
I recently had the privilege of utilizing the legal services provided by Barry Ross, and I had an overwhelmingly positive experience. From the moment I sought his assistance to the resolution of my legal matter, Barry demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication.
I wholeheartedly recommend Barry Ross for anyone seeking help pertaining to Real Estate and HOA. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and his legal expertise, transparent communication, and unwavering dedication make Barry a standout choice in the Real Estate field. My experience with Barry not only met but exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful to have had such a trustworthy ally in navigating the complexities of my tough legal situation.
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25 Sep, 2023 by Tamara
I have worked with Barry for over two years now on numerous matters. He is ethical, honest and to the point. He has a knowledge and experience base that is hard to find these days and definitely an asset you want on your side. His expertise in the field is highly valued and much appreciated. Thank you for all of your help over the years.
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12 Oct, 2019 by Christine
Recently consulted w/ Mr. Geis. Planned to hire him and he then stated he took on 2 new cases so didn’t have time for us. Also stated he was going to be busy w/ his kids activities,. Instead of telling us this ASAP in the fee based consultation, he waited and was unresponsive to messages at the office and to track him done about 2 weeks later to find out this news. Very unprofessional behavior. Just sent us off w/ 3 other names of lawyers to try.
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09 Jan, 2012 by Rich
Joe helped my wife and I build peace of mind into our lives for the future of our four children. He explained all of the opportunities, and options for us to protect our family, assets and hard work.
I highly recommend Joe for any Estate Planning, or Guardianship legal work.
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12 Oct, 2020 by Chris quinn
Attorney Mr. Lawrence Strid has handled many business and personal legal cases for my company (ACG Technologies), and my family, and has always handled them expeditiously and always with an outcome that exceeded our expectations.
He really knows the law and has surprised us on several occasions with legal remedies that were creative and successful. He is always available by phone and ready to help and a true professional.
After several failed relationships with previous attorney's who were difficult to get a hold of or would not return phone calls, cases left in limbo and languishing, or not following through etc. I feel blessed to have an attorney in Mr. Strid who is readily available and follows through consistently on handling all our important business and personal legal matters. I highly recommend him and I promise you won't be disappointed.
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07 Oct, 2020 by Kate
We were represented by Mr. Strid in a civil litigation matter and an auto accident. In the auto matter, we felt he led us along and then just dumped our matter when it came to mediation by not fighting for us. In the civil matter, we received very poor advice (which we found out later from several other attorneys) and when things got tough due to the bad advice, he left us hung out to dry and dumped us when I had cancer. His bad advice has cost us close to $100,000. He does communicate well and return calls timely but has poor people skills. In both cases, he seemed uninterested in our best interest and only wanted to settle.
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28 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous
He helped explain an incredibly smart plan that helped my kids to get what they deserve.
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24 Jun, 2015 by Stan
I am the accountant for a high wealth family that uses "Oz" for their estate planning. Oz has done a great job of explaining the plan, and maintaining all documents and filings current. The plan has some very innovative features that fit the family dynamics perfectly.
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