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29 Apr, 2015 by Josh l
I can't say enough good things about Mr. O'Keefe. I was looking for lawyers regarding a DUI on-line and he called me within hours of requesting information! He was able to schedule an appointment to meet the same day and cover some information on me. I selected him as the lawyer for my case, and even though it was a short notice he was professional, thorough, and extremely supportive of me the entire time. He worked with me and walked me through every step of the way, including preparing me for any future steps of this ordeal. He knew each miniscule piece of information to put my mind at rest, who the judge was and her personality, and freely answered all of my questions.
Mr. O'Keefe provided me with resources and tasks to complete before my arraignment so I was prepared for court. He pushed for an earlier hearing for me so I wasn't waiting months for my sentencing after my arraignment. He also had recommendations for me on where to do my court ordered community service. While at the court house it seemed like everyone knew Mr. O'Keefe which just showed what his recognition is in the local industry.
I would recommend Mr. O'Keefe to any of my family or friends without any hesitation. He was not only confident in his abilities, but he provided me with the tools and support in the court room to alleviate the stress of my first offense, and also assisted in getting a shorter probation for me. Again, I can't put into words how happy I was with my entire experience using Mr. O'Keefe.
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07 Nov, 2014 by Tom
I found Mr. O'Keefe to be confident, professional and efficient in settling the charges I faced without trial. I felt confident he would have handled the trial efficiently.
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20 Aug, 2014 by Maurice
Mr. O'Keefe was an excellent resource and attorney for me throughout my battle with a legal situation that could have been avoided on my part, but Patrick was extremely professional and got to know me by spending time with me on the phone, in person, and he actually dug deep and asked questions about my own life outside of his paid duties. I think that starting his own practice was a brave move and I appreciate anyone who steps out and decides that they can be successful simply because they have faith things will always work out.
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19 Jul, 2016 by Jessica
We were so blessed to have David Mittleman representing us. We always felt everything we shared was taken seriously and that what we had to say was of utmost importance. He always kept us informed along the way, he and his staff are very organized and professional. David went over and above, taking extra steps and bringing in extra resources so that we could have the most success possible in our situation. Thank you David and everyone who had a part in our case!
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14 Jul, 2016 by Thomas
My case involved two different insurance companies. They both tried stretch out the case and not cooperate. David Mittleman was very supportive and was able to answer questions and prepare us for what to expect next. He had the experience to cover all the bases needed to bring my case to an end prior to trial. I will gladly recommend this law firm to my friends.
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11 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
I had the opportunity to meet David several years ago when a friend recommended him. I had been involved in an automobile accident that led to a serious back injury. David was professional, kind and straightforward from the get go. His considerable knowledge of medicine and pharmacology was impressive and definitely improved his ability to understand my case. David was extremely thorough and had an uncanny ability to discuss very personal aspects of my physical situation with grace and understanding. My husband is a physician and was very impressed with David's medical knowledge.
At the end of this case David was able to procure a great settlement for us, and has since become a friend. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David Mittleman and his firm. David has a high sense of integrity and takes on each client as a personal mission. any client would be in superb hands with David's representation.
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15 Jun, 2018 by Debra
I highly endorse and recommend Patrick Crowley for legal representation. Prior to hiring Patrick, I thought it would be best to hire a woman to represent me. I am grateful that I didn't limit myself with gender-only selection, and instead look for the best person for legal representation. Patrick is fair, honest, and reasonable - not only in terms of financial expectations, but overall expectations. When we were in front of the judge, I was happy he was on my side of the courtroom, and that he wasn't on the opposing side. He is polished and prepared in the courtroon, and in every step of the process. I highly recommend Patrick Crowley.
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14 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Very pleased with Patrick and his staff! My divorce ended up very messy with lots of extra questions and added headaches, and he always made me feel calm and that he would take care of everything and he did. In court he did such a phenomenal job I not only got full custody of my kids- twice, but my ex and his lawyer ended up deciding to back out of their claims and stop the proceedings. I would recommend Mr. Crowley to anyone looking for an excellent lawyer!
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15 Jun, 2015 by Jason devenbaugh
Mr Crowley is a great attorney. He always kept me in the loop about everything with my case. Before going in we would talk about how he wants to approach the case. He asked for my input, but my trust in him was so good I let him do what he felt was right. I would recommend Mr Crowley to anyone needing an attorney. He is fair and honest. Thank You Mr Crowley.
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16 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Jeff Landon is excellent in his field. He is professional, curtious, organized and thorough. I felt confident in the decisions made throughout my devorice based on clear, concise, frequent communications and fact based information. He is genuine in his demeanor and is completely committed.
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11 Feb, 2016 by Dan wargo
Mr. Landon helped me through an extremely difficult time (of my own doing) without prejudging me. He was there by phone, email, and in person whenever needed and got me a fair sentencing. Without his expertise my fate could've gone in a much worse direction. If one is in need of legal help I would definitely recommend Mr. Landon.
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10 Feb, 2016 by Corrine
Jeff was very quick with responses to questions. I felt comfortable with him and he did a great job! I had a zoning issue and even a couple of members on the zoning board were very pleased and impressed with him. If it weren't for Jeff, I don't think I would've gotten my request passed. I would highly recommend Jeff Landon for anyone who needs legal help.
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08 Jun, 2018 by Dail
Tim has been very compassionate and understanding though out my entire horrible situation. Always responds to questions and concerns. He does his absolute due diligence and it's a good feeling to have him in your corner.
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12 Jul, 2017 by Michael
When I worked with Tim he provided me great advice which resulted in getting me out of a bind that I was in. During our few days of working together, Tim not only provided me great advice that worked in my favor, but he did so in a manner that was comforting which made me feel at ease during the stressful situation that I was in. I will most definitely recommend Tim to anyone who is in need of criminal defense!
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01 Jun, 2017 by Holly
My son got into some trouble when he was 17 and I was at a loss of what to do. I looked up experienced lawyers and contacted Grabel and associates. They put me in contact with Tim Doman and it was the best decision I ever made. He was there for our family day or night and even weekends and holidays. My son's case was very trying and I was very scared for him. Tim treated our family like he was part of our family from the very beginning. He was aggressive and was always working the case. The case was very trying but in the end my son went from 6 felonies to 2 misdemeanors and his record clean! We are so grateful for what Tim did for us and he will always be apart of our family! If you want a highly trained attorney, Tim Doman would be the one for you. Eternal thanks!
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10 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Cassandra was very knowledgeable regarding my bankruptcy case. She keep me updated, inform, and follow up. Most importantly, she always there for me when I have a question and always return my call if she was in the middle of something. She handle my case very well and I am very satisfied.
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28 Sep, 2014 by Evelyn
From the first meeting with Ms. Drysdale-Crown, it was not only the professionalism and knowledge, but the sincerity and sense of feeling I was understood. I was always treated with respect with each and every question or concern I had. No matter how many times I emailed or called the office, I always received prompt response and was made to feel my questions were important and never made to feel that I was wasting her time.
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05 Mar, 2013 by Jim
In a nutshell, Cassandra was amazing. She is knowledgeable, has an excellent reputation/relationships in the court room; highly professional, detail-oriented, organized, and prepared. She was also very caring and kind. She took the time each step in the process to fully disclose the bankruptcy procedures, answer our questions and get us prepared. Above and beyond her professionalism, she did an outstanding job of helping us deal with the spiritual and psychological feelings we were going through - without ever being condescending, but in a most humble and Christian manner (without being at all "religiious".) We felt confident from the first meeting that she was the woman to get the job done, and she did, without a hitch. We feel truly blessed to have had her represent us during this emotionally difficult time in our lives. She is OUTSTANDING - a true credit to the legal profession. We would highly recommend her.
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22 Jun, 2013 by Becky
Denise Cole assisted me with legal representation for my two daughters with child support/custody/parenting time/divorce matters. She has also assisted in debt collection associated with the divorce. In all instances, she was very knowledgeable and gave my daughters good advice. Denise was very caring and put my daughters at ease. I have complete confidence in her legal advice and would recommend her highly.
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28 May, 2011 by Sarah
My experience in working with Denise Cole has been nothing but positive. She is professional, courteous, honest, gives prompt feedback and is very knowledgeable. I have worked with Denise in completing my divorce and several financial issues associated with the divorce afterward. Mrs. Cole is a pleasure to work with and I would have complete faith in her knowledge to handle any needs a client might have.
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10 May, 2011 by Anonymous
I am thankful for the help Denise gave me during my divorce. She has also helped in follow-through with post-divorce issues over the past few years.
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29 Jun, 2023 by Paula
Kevin Komar gave his all for me and my lawsuit. My lawsuit was settled extremely close to the largest amount that I could possibly receive. Kevin is a fierce attorney who will fight for you. His skills are excellent. I know I wouldn't want to face him in court. So happy I hired him and he was on my side!
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16 Jan, 2022 by Mary
After suffering for months from injuries sustained in a roll-over car accident and beginning to receive push-back from my auto insurance company about covering my expenses, it occurred to me that I should pursue legal assistance. Having never been in this position before, I didn't know where to start or what to expect.
After contacting a few law firms with little result, I found The Sinas Dramis Law Firm in the Yellow Pages. A person (rather than an automated voice) answered the phone. My call was received with care, and my situation was taken seriously,
Within a short period of time I received a call back to discuss my case with the assigned attorney, Kevin Komar. Also participating on the call were George Sinas and Brittney Cole.
They informed me of my rights, and the laws that would apply to my situation. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that I made that call! I had no idea my injuries would change my life the way they have, and that I would continue to need the assistance of Kevin and Brittney. They have supported me through several years of ups and downs, and my case is still active.
My experience with them has been stellar and professional. They have been informative, patient and encouraging. On one occasion Kevin made a special trip to our home because it would have been physically difficult for me to get to their office. His gesture was very much appreciated. It felt as if we were being visited by a family member.
My case has been complicated since it happened out of state, and there were other circumstances that made it difficult. Kevin was able to negotiate a fair outcome for one of the more complex issues.
Multiple doctors, hospitals and rehab facilities have been involved in my case. It has been a challenge to keep current with the many statements and invoices coming from these various providers and payers. Brittney has been invaluable in coordinating with me in the reimbursement process.
I am extremely grateful for the efforts provided by Kevin and Brittney and the Sinas Dramis Firm for what they have done and continue to do for me relative to my case. I would recommend them highly to anyone needing professional legal assistance.
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02 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Jim Graves and his staff are highly skilled professionals who genuinely care for their clients. Jim was consistently accessible, answered every question we posed thoroughly, and expertly guided us through every aspect of the legal process. We are convinced that Jim is the best of the best, in every way, and highly recommend him.
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05 Apr, 2019 by Shelby
Jim helped me with a complicated legal issue and I could not have been happier with the results. He was very personable and attentive. He was available to answer any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend him.
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30 May, 2018 by Anonymous
We have retained Richard to proactively evaluate our medical practice and find potential areas for improvement. We have had a superlative experience working with Richard. He is extremely knowledgeable yet shares his knowledge in accessible and practical ways. He is responsive and helpful. In the event that he does not have an immediate answer, he researches the matter and returns with his findings. It is a pleasure working with Richard, and we are grateful to be in such excellent hands.
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08 May, 2013 by Jc
MR KRAUS IS AWESOME LOCAL ATTY! HE HAS A GREAT WAY WITH WORDS ATTORNEYS CLIENTS ! HE IS CALM, COOL, AND COLLECTED . A VERY BRIGHT MAN UMICHIGAN GRADUATE GO BLUE ! GO BIG !
FOSTER SWIFT IS A LUCKY FIRM TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT ATTY ON BOARD HES HIGHLY REGARDED BY THE STATE ETC LOOK@HIS 10 SCORE WOW WHAT A NICE MAN
THE CONSTANT EMAILS AND COMMUNICATIONS WERE EXCELLENT
MR KRAUS HAS A GREAT WAY OF EXPLAINING THE ISSUES AND HES VERY FAIR WITH ALL ASPECTS OF HIS LEGAL REPRESENTATION !
HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ALL !
JC BEACHUM,II RIA
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29 Sep, 2014 by Scott
Thad Morgan was professional and thorough in his evaluation of my case and his recommendation was informed and in my best interests. I would highly recommend Thad.
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29 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
Thad represented my company in an insurance dispute. I found him to always be well prepared, quick on his feet, and very effective in dealing with opposing counsel. The briefs that he presented to the court were exceptionally well written and supported. I would highly recommend Thad, and we would definitely use his services again if needed.
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17 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Alex Rusek gave me my son back. My son was facing multiple serious charges and needed rehab for his addiction issues. Alex Rusek argued to get a reasonable bond, pursuaded three different Judges to allow my son to go out of state for therapy and successfully got multiple felony charges dropped. Instead of going to prison my son received one and a half years probation and time served.
This outcome would not have been possible with out the efforts and arguments of Alex Rusek to get the court system to give my son another chance.
If you need a lawyer that will work hard for you, is familiar with the prosecutors and judges, will never judge you and get the outcome you want and deserve , you should contact Alec Rusek. You will not be disappointed.
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24 May, 2016 by Josh
I can't express how thankful I am to have such a great attorney! Thanks for always being on time, explains my situation and options in detail, and getting results! Highly recommend White Law!
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21 Aug, 2018 by Marie
Mr. Feigelson is one heck of a lawyer, He wasn’t sure what he was doing at first but I believe he did his book work because the turn out was incredible!
I had him for a very complicated Child Custody case with Domestic violence involved, Mr. Feigelson went out of his way to get the job done when I wanted it done! I was granted Sole Legal Custody & Sole Physical Custody, I never once had to face that Monster in courts! I may be hiring you again Mr.Feigelson!
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23 Oct, 2013 by Sandy
Steven Feigelson is an excellent attorney whom I would gladly refer to anyone needing legal advice. He keeps his clients informed throughout the process and always promptly answers questions, emails or phone calls. This accessibility lessens the stress clients experience due to their legal issues. Mr. Feigelson maintains a professional manner at all times and is very knowledgeable in various legal matters. As a client, I can say without a doubt Mr. Feigelson is the best attorney you could choose for your legal issues because he cares for you personally and has the skills necessary to represent you to your greatest benefit.
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29 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Carrier to do a land contract for me. I felt that he really took the time to explain my options and to answer my many questions. He brought up some tax issues I had not even thought about, that ended up saving me a few thousand dollars in taxes. Super happy!
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29 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Carrier to do a land contract for me. I felt that he really took the time to explain my options and to answer my many questions. He brought up some tax issues I had not even thought about, that ended up saving me a few thousand dollars in taxes. Super happy!
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06 Jun, 2016 by Sharon
When you really need to get something done, Karen is the best! She has handled two matters for me, one sensitive and the other urgent - and she successfully completed both missions with tact, accuracy, and speed. Of critical importance to me, she LISTENED to me. I talked to other attorneys before I talked with and hired Karen, and it was clear that their missions and mine did not match. After talking with Karen, my despair dissipated - I knew I had found someone who could take on my burden and fix it. And she did. She also kept in constant contact and responded quickly to both phone and email conversations. I always knew where my cases stood and I always felt like my questions were welcomed.
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12 Nov, 2019 by Amanda
My husband and I had questions about the rules of law regarding owning land on a lake. The property was partly water! That seemed to come with a lot of legal issues that we needed help understanding. Michael was wonderful in answering our question in less than 1 day! And very sweet not to even charge for his time. Thank you again Michael for your help. We will not forget it! Amanda and Daniel
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29 Sep, 2020 by David
Jessica is great to work with very helpful i would use her again if I have to plus would recommend her to anybody to use
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03 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Very pleased with Mr. Schneider and his firm. We continutue to use him.
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12 Nov, 2010 by Matt
Matt possesses the unique ability of understanding his clients' needs and provides them with a road map on how those will be met. Matt is responsive and is never too busy for his clients. His professionalism, confidence, and integrity put Matt at the top of his field. I would recommend Matt to anyone.
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26 Jul, 2019 by Paul
First off, I would like to make it known that I shopped around before deciding on Stu (When I say shopped around, I mean shopping around for two weeks and spend $300 on first consultations). When I stumbled upon Stu, I was completely lost among a sea of lawyers in a challenging time in my life, but Stu mitigated the stress as he rose amongst the rest. I know that he doesn’t have the strongest internet presence amongst some other lawyers within the area, but at the end of the day I was not hiring an online SEO marketer, I was hiring a lawyer. With this, Stu was always kind, fair, intelligent, and straight to the point. Unlike encounters I had prior with other firms, his kindness seemed sincere and less like a sales tactic.
Now let’s gets to the meat and potatoes… You might be wondering about the quality of his work since all lawyer reviews seem to focus solely on words like kind and professional. With this, I have to say that Stu delivered better than expected. I knew he was going to be right after researching his long line of experience and education; however, I wasn’t expecting him to outclass my ex-wife’s lawyer time and time again. He was responsive while being able to work at incredible speeds. Also, he would include me in absolutely everything, while providing sound direction and elaborating, as well as organizing my thoughts to make them 100-fold more effective than they would have been otherwise. Aside from this, I live in Massachusetts while being a resident from another state since I am Active Duty Military. My situation was unique and took a knowledgeable lawyer to work. Stu did amazing! I can’t recommend this man enough!
Thank you, Stu, I will forever be grateful for all you have done for myself, as well as for my daughter/family.
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11 Jan, 2016 by Angie sipsy
Mr. Goodrich is a very good attorney, he helps the little guys, he tells you what gonna happen every step of the way when it comes to your case. He's highly recommend.
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10 Dec, 2013 by Deb
I have met many people in my life and profession, but few meet the standards and expectations of pure excellence. I have known and worked with Mr. Finn for many years; he is the first person I call. He is also trustworthy. Last year, I went to see Bernie regarding three upcoming legal issues I was working on. He was honest with me and recommended two attorneys- that without a doubt he would have suggested/recommended to his own family.
I have no higher praise; I trust him for guidance…and within this I trust him with my life.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Ahmadou mbow (redhairdarkskin beauty)
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22 Jul, 2016 by Robbia
I retained Brandy Thompson after being served with a change of custody motion. On the day of the hearing she was there hours early to review my case and prepare me for my hearing. Brandy made me feel like I was not just a paycheck. She sat by me while the other cases were being heard and took notes while the other attorneys sat together away from their clients. She listened like a friend not like an attorney. My case was dismissed thanks to her knowledge of how the law and how the system works. I would call on Brandy Thompson for any legal issues that i at have in the future and would refer her to anyone that ask.
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08 Jun, 2016 by Jennifer
I could not be happier with the help & guidance that I received while working with Brandy & her team! Brandy is thorough & to the point. She listened to my wants, needs & concerns. She was honest & clear with her responses (even when she knew I might not like her answer). I would recommend Brandy & her team to anyone looking for a no nonsense team that has the ability to be sharp, professional & yet compassionate!
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07 Jun, 2016 by Chris
Never having any contact with the judicial system, CPS threatening to permanently remove our children from us was quite scary. I hired Brandy to represent us through this process. Brandy was great answering any questions we had. If there was anything that I needed I could call or email her assistant and get an answer right away. I was a little apprehensive about communicating through an assistant and not the attorney directly, however Brandy and her assistant always communicated extremely well. Brandy explained everything to us as we went along and let us know what to expect or not to expect. My favorite thing about Brandy was that she often showed up to the courthouse before we did. I think my wife appreciated this the most. Because she showed up early this helped us stay calm and focused on our case. She helped us get our kids back home as fast as possible. I will definitely recommend her to others and hopefully I never will need her services again but if I do she will be my first call!
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17 Dec, 2024 by Brandy fleury
I was very interested in getting my trust put together.
Mr. Williams has designed a process that leads a person like myself through the steps and avenues to complete a trust when a person such as myself doesn’t know the details on how to Navigate the process.
I was very pleased on him and his team’s guidance to completion in less than two months.
Many thanks.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Ag g
Had an excellent experience with Stuart. Highly recommend. He was very helpful and patient in dealing with our situation.
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08 Sep, 2024 by Amy jimenez
From beginning to end, this was a professional and thorough process. Can not recommend enough. 5 stars!
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01 Feb, 2024 by Luke hyde
I run a video production company and just like any other company that IS NOT an attorney, you need a legal team that you can trust and that takes the time to keep you informed. That's exactly what these guys are. I'd recommend them to anyone!
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16 Jan, 2024 by Chris hansen
Attorney Alex Stratilatov helped me with a problem where a contractor damaged property I own. He listened to the whole situation on the phone, walked me through potential outcomes, helped me get evidence in order, then he wrote and sent a letter working towards a reasonable resolution with the contractor.
Later, he helped me set up an LLC for rental properties and efficiently and effectively reviewed a property management contract.
He is very professional and punctual during meetings, he maintains an effective timeframe for getting things done, and his prices are reasonable. I highly recommend Alex and Lansing Legal Group.
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12 Jul, 2023 by Heath mcbrayer
Alex helped set up our companies purchase of a piece of property and the experience was excellent. We contacted Lansing Legal with no idea how to move forward and Alex handled the entire process with complete understanding of the steps required and made it completely painless. Their pricing is extremely fair and he went above and beyond to take care of us and answer our questions. I absolutely recommend him for any legal issues, our company will be having Alex deal with any legal needs we ever have. I am genuinely impressed and deeply grateful.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Daniel kpobari
After I was hurt in a car accident, Tom Stroble made my legal situation less stressful. He relentlessly pursued a just settlement, was meticulous, and provided detailed explanations at each stage. Really grateful for all of his efforts!
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14 Sep, 2024 by Paul fraga
After a car accident, handling the aftermath was difficult, but Tom Stroble's help was priceless. His sympathetic demeanor and in-depth knowledge of personal injury law provide much-needed comfort. Tom was on my side, and I felt secure in his expertise and kind handling of everything.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Peggy wagner
Although dealing with a dog bite event was unpleasant, Michigan Injury Lawyers attorney Thomas Stroble made the legal process considerably easier. His knowledge and free advice were invaluable, and I appreciate his conscientious advocacy.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Judy haist
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03 Dec, 2023 by T. h.
Great quality service with good value. Always there to answer your questions and responds them quickly and efficiently. Kristen will put your mind at ease and delivering what is promised like a Swiss Watch. You follow what they ask and provide all information and she will have you on your way to a new life in no time.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Carlos leon
06 Dec, 2024 by August pett
Our experience with Pamela was amazing. She is very professional and replies back to any questions you have very quickly. She will also update and advise you everytime there is an update in your case. She helped make what is a rather complicated process much easier.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Makayla o'henley
Very pleased after just receiving my sons and my greencard. The process can feel overwhelming and scary but it was made so easy and went so smoothly.
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Lawyer's Experience:
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Geographic Location:
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Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
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Negotiating Fees:
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Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
