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Craig A. Davis, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 14 reviews
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13 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
I met with Craig and he filled me full of hopes and promises for my divorce/custody case. He promised to be aggressive and fight for what I wanted. That sounded great until it came time to actually work. Yeah he filed the paperwork and stuff but rarely ever contacted me about things, when it came down to court he pressured me to just go with the flow rather that fight for what I want becuse fighting was extra work. Then he didn’t even show up to my divorce hearing. He left for vacation and his substitute attorney didn’t show up either so I ended up looking like a fool in court with no representation having not seen the order of divorce till the day of the hearing and I had to revise it and make changes myself. Really wish I didn’t waste all that money on his family vacation. I feel completly disappointed and scammed.
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22 Aug, 2017 by Greg
Craig is an excellent lawyer. He was in constant contact with me and helped with any issue that came up during my case. I would recommend Craig anytime. He far exceeded my expectations. A++++
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14 Aug, 2017 by Rockie
Craig not only helped me with my divorce but also gave me great advice on another legal matter. Craig was professional and very understanding and I was super happy with everything he did for me. Thanks so much Mr. Davis You rock!
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Annette E. Skinner, experienced Family Law, Social Security & Disability attorney in Lansing, MI with 4 reviews
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30 Jun, 2015 by Elizabeth
Annette Skinner was so helpful! She knows her way around Social Security law, and was able to get me a much larger benefit amount than I anticipated. She was professional, yet caring. Her staff was terrific. I have recommended her to a friend, who was also very pleased.
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29 Jan, 2015 by Jackie
She called and we did the free consult over the phone. She helped me with all my questions and was wonderful. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a soc.security lawyer.
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18 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Annette came out to my home and gathered all of the information for my social security disability income application. I had never before applied for social security. She knew what to do every step of the way. I was substantially underemployed and saw no way out. When I got the disability award from social security I jumped for joy. Annette saved me financially.
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Scott A. Mertens, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 4 reviews
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06 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr. Mertens helped navigate the waters of an incredibly difficult federal case. There were tens of thousands of documents and extraordinary legal issues. I was very pleased with his hard work, knowledge, and dedication.
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19 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
I had never been in trouble before, Needless to say, I was disappointed in myself and felt I let my family down. Mr. Mertens helped me turn a very negative situation into a positive. I am very grateful to him and his lawfirm.
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05 Nov, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Mertens is an outstanding attorney who helped me through a very difficult time. I appreciate the honsety and hard work he brought to my case.
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Eric Michael Lore, experienced Family Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 56 reviews
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22 Oct, 2024 by Julie slonski
I worked with Eric Lore and he went above and beyond working on my case. He has a lot of knowledge on how to evolve the process, and it was apparent he has kept up on the changes and additions to how one can be even more efficient and detailed in a family case now. He is the opposite of a lazy lawyer that just keeps to “old school” ways because it is comfortable and known. He took the time to do paperwork and forms and contracts that he has learned over time would be of a great help to a client in my case, and they were so helpful for my case to be as clear and protected as possible. He did not cut corners, and is a professional who applies what he has learned over time and experience (which he has a lot of in this work in family cases). When my case did call for an application of an “old school way,” because it could benefit me and would be clearer and smoother in the paperwork process, he knew just when and where to apply. He was so professional and *authentically* empathetic in times when I was struggling. That's a hard balance, but in my opinion, he has mastered that balance. He came highly recommended from another lawyer of mine (that also hired Eric for his own personal family case) so I knew if a lawyer spoke highly, it would be a great and thorough experience. Again, the whole experience exceeded my expectations. He is familiar with how to get things done with the least amount of challenges. But when any challenges came up, he assessed, took action, and we got through them quickly, clearly, and efficiently. Extra bonus is he showed poise, grace, and respect to the judge, even in moments that would have proved difficult for anyone else. If I had to do my case all over again, I would choose Eric Lore and Alane Family Law in a heartbeat. I really truly am so grateful to have worked with them through this very big transition in my life, and it has propelled me forward in the best, most positive, clear way possible.
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30 Sep, 2024 by Stephanie sullivan
My husband and I hired Eric back in February to handle a school/custody dispute between him and his ex-wife. Eric is the most detail-oriented lawyer I have ever seen. He asked lots of questions to learn our case inside and out. He was always honest when answering our questions even if the answer wasn't something we wanted to hear. He was always available, even after hours and never left us in the dark. He knew exactly what to do in and outside of the courtroom, he knows family law with expertise, and we could not be happier with our outcome! Our only regret is that we didn't have him as representation during my husband's divorce. I don't think we would have ever had to go through this a second time, if we had. We want to thank Eric for everything he did for us and our family. He is BY FAR the best attorney, and we will continue to recommend him for decades to come! THANK YOU, ERIC!! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
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14 Aug, 2024 by Stephen s
Had my divorce approx a year ago and couldn’t be more happy. Eric Lore represented me during this time. I also used him a few years back for child court and had great success. Thank you!
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Tomasz M Dow, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Lansing, MI with 51 reviews
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19 Dec, 2024 by Reza sheykhi
I have worked with Ghazal for two different applications. She is always available and willing to provide the most up-to-date information. On one of my applications, my case was blocked for 3 years and just two months after Ghazal accepted my application, we got some response from USCIS.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Parmida momeni
She was patient and guided me through the entire process seamlessly. Thank you for your support!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Omid tabatabaie
Absolutely great. We had the pleasure of working with Ms Mehrani for my wife’s case and it was as smooth as it could be. The 2-year home requirement waiver cases are really difficult to obtain especially for hardship reasons. You have to be very experienced and spend a lot of time personally to make sure everything is in order. I am from a couple of states away and still got her services. Couldn’t be happier with my choice.
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Paul Michael Collins, experienced Government attorney in Lansing, MI with 51 reviews
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19 Dec, 2024 by Reza sheykhi
I have worked with Ghazal for two different applications. She is always available and willing to provide the most up-to-date information. On one of my applications, my case was blocked for 3 years and just two months after Ghazal accepted my application, we got some response from USCIS.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Parmida momeni
She was patient and guided me through the entire process seamlessly. Thank you for your support!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Omid tabatabaie
Absolutely great. We had the pleasure of working with Ms Mehrani for my wife’s case and it was as smooth as it could be. The 2-year home requirement waiver cases are really difficult to obtain especially for hardship reasons. You have to be very experienced and spend a lot of time personally to make sure everything is in order. I am from a couple of states away and still got her services. Couldn’t be happier with my choice.
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Laura Anne Chappelle, experienced Government attorney in Lansing, MI with 51 reviews
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19 Dec, 2024 by Reza sheykhi
I have worked with Ghazal for two different applications. She is always available and willing to provide the most up-to-date information. On one of my applications, my case was blocked for 3 years and just two months after Ghazal accepted my application, we got some response from USCIS.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Parmida momeni
She was patient and guided me through the entire process seamlessly. Thank you for your support!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Omid tabatabaie
Absolutely great. We had the pleasure of working with Ms Mehrani for my wife’s case and it was as smooth as it could be. The 2-year home requirement waiver cases are really difficult to obtain especially for hardship reasons. You have to be very experienced and spend a lot of time personally to make sure everything is in order. I am from a couple of states away and still got her services. Couldn’t be happier with my choice.
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Janene McIntyre, experienced Business, Tax attorney in Lansing, MI with 51 reviews
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19 Dec, 2024 by Reza sheykhi
I have worked with Ghazal for two different applications. She is always available and willing to provide the most up-to-date information. On one of my applications, my case was blocked for 3 years and just two months after Ghazal accepted my application, we got some response from USCIS.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Parmida momeni
She was patient and guided me through the entire process seamlessly. Thank you for your support!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Omid tabatabaie
Absolutely great. We had the pleasure of working with Ms Mehrani for my wife’s case and it was as smooth as it could be. The 2-year home requirement waiver cases are really difficult to obtain especially for hardship reasons. You have to be very experienced and spend a lot of time personally to make sure everything is in order. I am from a couple of states away and still got her services. Couldn’t be happier with my choice.
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Janet Ann McDuffey, experienced Bankruptcy, Child Custody attorney in Lansing, MI with 51 reviews
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19 Dec, 2024 by Reza sheykhi
I have worked with Ghazal for two different applications. She is always available and willing to provide the most up-to-date information. On one of my applications, my case was blocked for 3 years and just two months after Ghazal accepted my application, we got some response from USCIS.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Parmida momeni
She was patient and guided me through the entire process seamlessly. Thank you for your support!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Omid tabatabaie
Absolutely great. We had the pleasure of working with Ms Mehrani for my wife’s case and it was as smooth as it could be. The 2-year home requirement waiver cases are really difficult to obtain especially for hardship reasons. You have to be very experienced and spend a lot of time personally to make sure everything is in order. I am from a couple of states away and still got her services. Couldn’t be happier with my choice.
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Elizabeth Suzanne Tenney, experienced Real Estate attorney in Lansing, MI with 2 reviews
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03 Oct, 2012 by Steve
I cannot say enough good things about Liz. I needed to change my estate planning documents as part of my divorce and was very disappointed when I learned that the attorney that originally drafted them charges $435 per hour! My divorce attorney referred me to Liz and said that I would get the same quality of work much less. I usually do not write reviews, but I have to say that Liz is not what you would expect from a tax and estate planning attorney. I was a bit skeptical at first because she looks about the same age as my daughter (she is in college). Also, her office arrangement is a bit different. From what I gather, she spends most of her time at the office of her main large client, but uses her home as an office. I was very impressed with how Liz was able to explain things in terms that I understood. Liz also helped me straighten out some IRS issues and noticed some planning ideas that my accountant missed on my tax return. She also did a great job explaining some questions I had about like-kind exchanges. So, don't be fooled by Liz's youthful appearance and outgoing, friendly nature. You can tell that she really enjoys her work and was every bit as knowledgeable as the other attorney that worked on my estate plan. I probably paid one-third for the same work my prior attorney would have done. I will definitely hire her again.
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18 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
Liz is assisting us with business, tax and other legal issues for mine and my husband's dream a tasting room and distillery. She was recommended by a friend and we could not be happier. She recently helped us speed up the process of getting licenses from the local government. She doesn't have a fancy downtown office, but her rates were quite reasonable, probably as a result. Also, she is really like able for an attorney. She explains things well and never talks down to you.
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Craig S. Gerard, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Lansing, MI with 2 reviews
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12 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Craig Gerard assisted our family with finally getting our estate plan in place. It was a project that we delayed due to the fear of difficulty and expense involved. To our delight, Craig made the process easy and the fee we were charged seemed a little less than what other local attorneys quoted us. We will continued to use his services and recommend The Gallagher Law Firm to our family and friends.
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23 Aug, 2012 by William
Craig Gerard is detailed in his work and will deliver results on time and within budget. Having engaged Craig in both estate and family law matters I can wholeheartedly and without reservation endorse Craig and the Gallagher Law Firm for these types of matters. He is the ultimate professional. His skills and knowledge reduce the tensions that accompany these matters and his full service attitude makes sure that the matters are completed. Craig Gerard is one great attorney!
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Drew Pinkney Baker, experienced  attorney in Lansing, MI with 2 reviews
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23 Jan, 2013 by Connor
Drew Baker is a very responsive attorney and easy to work with. I trust her advice completely. She has a real firm understanding of the business, and incorporates her knowledge into sound legal advice. She is also creative and a great listener. I look forward to seeking out her advice always.
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21 Aug, 2011 by Lance
I work with Ms. Baker over the course of many years as an Human Resources Professional. She is highly intelligent, as well as being a good business partner; She strives to help her client's reach their goals in a legally compliant manner.
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Mary Addison, experienced Adoption, Family Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 2 reviews
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01 Sep, 2015 by Jackie
What makes Mary Addison one of the best? The number one reason my husband and I chose to sign with our adoption agency and pursue building our family is because when we walked through the doors and spoke to the staff it just felt right. We went with our gut, which is important because adoption is about giving control over to anyone and everyone but yourself. There are a lot of people in the adoption field who know what they’re doing and they do it well, so what makes Mary Addison rise to the top? She knows what she’s doing, she does it well, AND she feels right. She passes the gut-check with flying colors and there are so many reasons why! Mary and I communicated through email, text and phone calls for months before my husband and I travelled to Michigan for the birth of our child. Even hundreds of miles away we felt taken care of, understood and as if we were Mary’s first and only priority. I know now that there were times when Mary was swamped with work both personally and professionally but during the long weeks and months that we were matched with our son's first mother we never once heard about another case or another birth mom or another couple- we had her undivided and complete attention. Mary is very professional and yet extremely human and personable. She is incredibly knowledgeable and competent and yet never made us feel silly when we asked a million and one questions. Mary is also kind and caring and honest and connected and a bit of a fire-ball when something gets in her way! There is no one- NO ONE- better to have on your side in this most emotional and nerve-wracking adventure and we are so fortunate to have been able to work with her just by chance. If you have the opportunity to choose to work with Mary I can assure you with my whole heart that you will not be disappointed. No one will work harder for you, no one will care as much about you or your birth parent(s), no one will hold your hand and respond to your emails and explain things for the third time like Mary will. We waited over 7 years to build our family and because of Mary our little boy just celebrated his 4th month of life and he will do so as our son in every way that matters. Choosing Mary to help build your family will be one of the best decisions you can make. You will be lucky to have her in your corner. We wish you the best of luck in your journey and thank you for reading. Sincerely, J, J & B. To Mary- I could not ever put into words how grateful we are for you and everything you did for us. Working with you erased a lot of pain and helped to rebuild our faith and trust in the process. You have a beautiful gift of helping to create families. If ever someone found their calling in life, it is you- and aren't we the lucky ones who get to reap the rewards. Thank you. <3
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29 Jul, 2011 by Susan
One of the most amazing and caring attorneys I have ever or probably will ever meet. Keep up the good work ladies.
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Stephen Arnold Milks, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in Lansing, MI with 2 reviews
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28 Nov, 2012 by William
Mr. Milks is a great asset to the legal community. Very thorough and gives it too you straight. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Just an all around great attorney...
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02 Aug, 2012 by Wayne
He helped me in a murder case and he was very thorough and adept to the situation. Very resourceful and a quick thinker.
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Michael T. Maddaloni, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in Lansing, MI with 42 reviews
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19 Dec, 2024 by Andrea turner
Bobby Ficklin Jr is top notch in my book! This young man gave me my hope back. He did an amazing job in my disability hearing and I believe he genuinely cares about his clients. He eased my fears and walked me through what to expect, asked all the right questions and even called me after to congratulate me. I started to cry and thank the Lord for sending Mr. Ficklin! He is an amazing attorney and I will definitely recommend him! Thank you Bobby and God Bless!
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17 Dec, 2024 by Roy weary
He did a good job calling a hour before court by letting me know what to aspect by asking me about different issues going on with my health.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Skinny perry
Bobby Ficklin is very respectable and made sure everything was covered in my case. I am blessed to have him represent me. Thank you Bobby.
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Margaret A Bettenhausen, experienced Government attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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07 May, 2013 by Brian
Very conciencious. Well informed and hard working. Would retain again.
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Thomas M. Hitch, experienced Government, Real Estate attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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05 Jul, 2017 by Linda
Handled my divorce ages ago. Called him recently on another matter; still amazingly friendly and helpful.
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Michael John Pattwell, experienced Business attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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11 Mar, 2015 by Nick
Michael represented me on a issue involving a fraudulent claim by my condo association in an attempt to counter an issue in which the association (and it's contracted employers) damaged property at my investment home. Michael was able to swiftly navigate through what appeared to be a muddied arena and identify the responsible party. From there he was able to sort through the issue, reaching a favorable outcome on the damages without and dragging me through what was intended to be a lengthy or expensive process. He kept me continually informed has he sorted through the murky issue of passed blame between the association and their contracted employers, and achieved the result I was seeking but likely would have never achieved without his legal council.
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Robin L. Omer, experienced Child Support, Family Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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19 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
Robin was recommended to me by two attorney friends when I was going through my divorce. He was terrific -- easy to get in touch with, very willing to work with my schedule (I have three young children and a full-time job) and extremely knowledgeable. He doesn't come across as a "pitbull type," but he knows his stuff and was great at making sure I got what I wanted and needed to care for myself and my kids. I was extremely pleased with my settlement, and I feel like it was due to his guidance.
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Terry McKenney Person, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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17 May, 2013 by Cheri
Mrs. Person's was recommended to us a few years ago. She has been an excellent lawyer for us for our will and trust. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for someone needing these services done.
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Denise M. Lafave Smith, experienced Appeals, Domestic Violence attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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30 Nov, 2012 by Connie
Lafave and Smith Law firm in Lansing Michigan provided the professional expertise we required for a recent real estate transaction. We also hired them to help my mother with a case which brought considerable relief to her. It is unfortunate some of the information on this site is outdated. I would reccommend Denise LaFave with confidence that she knows and follows the law and is dedicated to assist her clients to achieve favorable results.
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Tracey L. Hampton-Yarborough, experienced Family Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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17 Nov, 2018 by Tammie
I contacted Attorney Yarborough to help us with family custody issues, she was recommended to us. She was very professional and listened completely to our issues at hand. Attorney Yarborough advised us on what we needed to do, we hired her and she fought for what was in our families best interest. I am so happy that we had her on our side. We won our case! We most definitely will use her services again and recommend her to anyone else that needs help. Thank You
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Dale Leslie Caltrider, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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26 Jul, 2021 by Cam
In the past, almost every public defender I've dealt with has usually attempted to get me to plead on my case as soon as possible--I'm sure in part because they're overburdened with cases--but it's usually at the expense of actually fighting the case. Mr. Caltrider continued to fight for me even after I would have tapped out and agreed to the plea deal they had initially offered. After a long saga thanks to COVID, nearly a year later and multiple offers by the prosecution--Mr. Caltrider was able to get my charges dropped completely. I can't say enough good things about lawyers who actually care about and actually work on their clients behalf even though they were assigned the case as a public defense. I'd like to thank him a dozen times over. I definitely didn't need that on my record--and thanks to him--it's not!
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Keith S. Watson, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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30 Jun, 2016 by Hannah
Mr. Watson has helped my family on more than one occasion and i couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of our legal matters. He is absolutely amazing at his job and very good at communicating and investigating the whole case thoroughly. i highly recommend him and thank him for what he has done for my family in our times of need.
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Keldon K. Scott, experienced Family Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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14 Dec, 2010 by Doug
Mr Scott assisted me with a devastating divorce involving child-custody issues. I highly recommend him.
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Robert G. Mathis Jr., experienced Civil Rights attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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18 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Mathis and his team helped me obtain a patent for my invention. He was conscientious and diligent in helping me with my legal issue. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! You are a godsend!!
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Matthew J. Nagaj, experienced Elder Law attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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29 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
He was polite, he worked hard on my case, kept me up to date and always stayed in touch whether it was by phone or email. He explained thing thoroughly. And last but not least, he won me my settlement! Hes a great lawyer.
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Jeffrey Emmett Frounfelker, experienced Criminal Defense, Debt Collection attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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27 Apr, 2012 by Anonymous
I had Jeff draft a lease for me on my rental house. Since I was a first-time landlord, he was very understanding, and explained everything clearly. While this wasn't a demanding job, and I could likely have purchased a lease from one of several online sources, I felt much more comfortable having a local attorney handle the paperwork. Jeff didn't disappoint, as he was able to answer all of my questions and provide some good general advice in the process. Furthermore, I went back to him when I had to evict a tenant some time later. While I did not hire him to represent me in this case, as I felt I could navigate it on my own, his advice in the entire process was invaluable. His knowledge extends beyond the simple rule of law, as he is very familiar with the peculiarities of working in the Lansing area, and this was perhaps his greatest asset. Should I ever require the services of a lawyer in the future, I will certainly turn to Jeff.
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Angela N. Wheeler, experienced Government attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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27 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
Attorney Wheeler is very punctual, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. She is very professional and exhibits a high level of integrity. She can be assertive at times, but not overly aggressive to a fault. I would definitely recommend Attorney Wheeler to potential clients with any type of legal need.
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Drew Davis Van De Grift, experienced Business, Government attorney in Lansing, MI with 1 reviews
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Drew solved my problem with style. Broad knowledge base and realistic advice. A+
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