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03 Dec, 2024 by Joyce hare whitaker
Absolutely, amazing professional execution of winning strategies to the fullest, maximum awarded TWICE! $25,000 + $100,000, totaling the fullest awarded, $125,000!
I felt like I had Warriors that were Family!
Everyone from attorneys, paralegals and staff, explaining all details, accurate, fast, kind & honest. Attorney, Dallin Morrow fought full throttle, he should be “ Knighted” in the “Hall of Champions” along with advising attorney & owner Miles Jensen!
Don’t hesitate to have them champion for you and others! Thanking the good Lord for these honest forthright fighters! $125,000 to help me with injury limitations, blessings every step of the way! Trust me, you can trust this professional legal team, Joyce Whitaker 12/03/24
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27 Nov, 2024 by Brenda goodfellow
Did good work for us after our accident!
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21 Nov, 2024 by Richard walton
Our Attorney LeBaron is very sharp and kind and helped us navigate tricky issues to get thru the bills and preserve some moneys for what I call the pain and suffering. He helped a lot. Highly recommend seeing him to find out what he can do for you. A+ for the staff too!
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06 Aug, 2022 by Tricia walton
Had a credit union mistakenly apply my payment 2 days later than I should have missing my statement and date. They said they fixed the mistake and I will see this correction on my next statement but the issue is it was reported to the bureaus with wrong amount prior to them correcting this. The amount is over $16k so this is making a huge impact on my credit score/utilization/total balances and ability to get approved for new credit. Well, I fixed my credit and got rid off my debts with the help of PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST whom a trusted friend recommended and he did a perfect job increasing my credit score to (801 TransUnion, 805 Experian, 807 Equifax) all credit card debts are marked as paid, public record, bankruptcy and hard inquiries are all gone. I’m so happy. I refer this great hacker to those who have a fixed date to fix their credit profile. Text PINNACLE ON +1 (585) 466 4373. Tell them Tricia Walton Referred you. You can also reach them on
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11 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
Jack and his staff made me feel that they were looking out for my best interest and were able to get the matter solved in mediation instead of dragging it out in the courts.
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13 Dec, 2013 by Bridget
I have not hired this firm as of yet. I am seeking grandparents rights in regards to my granddaughter and the advise given by this office has been very helpful. As a result, I may be able to handle my ex-daughter-in-law w/o the trauma of a courtroom. If not, I will definitely seek the assistance of this firm. It truly felt that they are in the business to help as opposed to looking at the bottom dollar.
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11 Jul, 2024 by Tori purdy
The most thorough attorney I’ve ever met. Great job ! He knows his stuff and if he don’t he is not afraid to research til he finds out. One of the best defense attorneys I’ve ever came across. He fights for his clients without a doubt . Top rated and highly recommended. Five star plus
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26 Jun, 2024 by Alison
Adam has been so easy to work with and has been there as an attorney and friend during a really difficult time. I would highly recommend him.
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20 Jun, 2024 by Sam
Most attorneys will pawn you off on their associates or legal assistance, but Adam is really hands on and has always answered my calls. He is extremely professional, while also talking to me like a human being and in a way I can understand.
He saved my a** when other attorneys told me I was screwed. He reviewed all the evidence and really put the time in and I ended up getting an incredible outcome. I would trust my family and friends with him and highly recommend him. He is actually in Salt Lake now, I am not sure why it says Layton. His info is:
Adam Elmore
214 E. 500 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 449-0461
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11 Jul, 2024 by Tori purdy
The most thorough attorney I’ve ever met. Great job ! He knows his stuff and if he don’t he is not afraid to research til he finds out. One of the best defense attorneys I’ve ever came across. He fights for his clients without a doubt . Top rated and highly recommended. Five star plus
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23 Mar, 2024 by Shane (shane)
05 Mar, 2024 by Steven kf
Brad & Stephen were great to work with and I would highly recommend them. Having never been in this kind of a situation before, I was very nervous about my situation and about what to expect. Both Brad & Stephen took the time to answer all my questions and they were able to greatly ease my anxiety over what lay ahead. When it came time for the arraignment, Brad was able to negotiate with the prosecutor a plea in abeyance, which was the best possible outcome.
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23 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
The whole team is top notch. It's not fun getting divorced so it's nice to have experts on your side. They were awesome.
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19 Sep, 2023 by Crista
Jake was recommended by multiple attorney's and friends and they were right! I was so happy with the professionalism, knowledge and skill Jake applied to my case. During a difficult situation it was encouraging to feel seen, heard and met with incredible support. He helped me understand the process, what my rights are and what would be in the best interest of me and my case. He also helped guide me from things that wouldn't serve me or be important. I give his name to anyone I hear needs an attorney and I'm happy he has my back.
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19 Sep, 2023 by Tiffany
I hired Jake for a divorce i didn’t originally want. But i am so happy now and it was because of Jake! He is amazing, smart, kind and tough! He knows what he is doing. He worked hard and i was able to get everything resolved through mediation. I am so happy i chose him in the end. He is the best choice here in Utah!
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31 May, 2018 by Viswa
Mike is a very professional attorney and gave me a clear advice on my enquiry. He is very knowledgeable and truly cares.
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09 Sep, 2017 by Michael
Mr Edwards has done a great job for me. He answered all my questions. He never judged me, as so many do. He was willing and did all in his power to resolve my case in my favor. I am very happy with the job he did and would use him again. He always responded to my emails or calls with in 24 hours. I am 100% satisfied.
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29 Jul, 2017 by Amy
I was embarassed and ashamed of my dui arrest and Mike made me feel like a real person who had just made a mistake. He was always prompt returning my calls, and emails and was always sincere and I never felt rushed. He guided me with every right step to take to get my very serious situation reduced. It looked pretty bleak there at first but Mike kept giving me hope. I did the work he advised me to do and he basically got me the deal of a lifetime. I got the most lenient sentence I have ever heard of and my charge was reduced to impaired driving. I have learned a lot through this life changing process, and having the right attorney on your side is everything. Michael Edwards is literally the best because he truly had my best interest in mind and did everything in his power to make my day in court a win. He is the best phone call I could have made that destraught day after my arrest. He literally changed my life!
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11 Dec, 2024 by Rodrigo blancas
This firm has an amazing staff and great attorneys.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Megan estepp
This place is absolutely amazing, they had a very hard and long case that spanned almost 3 years. Brian and his team worked tirelessly to get me every bit of money that they felt I was owed. I cannot begin to thank them enough for all the hard work to get me the maximum settlement possible for me. I would DEFINITELY use them if I needed an attorney again.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Dee loe
Had an incredible experience working with Feller & Wendt. Months ago, they gave me a second chance after closing my case due to poor communication from my end. Prior attorneys from other PI law firm didn’t take my case seriously, but Feller & Wendt fought hard for me. I’m grateful for their dedication and I highly recommend!
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28 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Spencer was very helpful and solved my issue quickly and professionally. The office staff was also helpful and responsive. He also save me over 400% of what I owed.
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04 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Few things in life will cause as much panic as a letter from the IRS. What would you do if the IRS claimed that you owed them not just $10,000 or $25,000, but you owed more than $100,000? It gets much worse from there. The IRS will add penalties, fees, and interest on top of your debt each and every single month until you pay them in full. It’s a debt that can add up so fast that you will lose all control in a heartbeat.
That was my reality. Every day I was worse off than the day before. It felt like there was no hope of getting out. Then, I hired Spencer Evans at the IRS Law Pros. Spencer got right to work on my case. He stepped in between me and the IRS and worked directly with them to present a fair and reasonable settlement offer. It wasn’t easy, but with Spencer’s help, it has all worked out. Today, I am free from IRS debt and my life is back on track.
Your tax case may not be as severe as mine but working with the IRS is always a serious matter. Never try working on a tax debt alone. I highly recommend Spencer Evans and the professionals at the IRS Law Pros.
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24 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
After my husband was diagnosed with service-related PTSD and bipolar I discovered that he had not mailed in the past 4 years of federal and state taxes. With having to deal with other issues related to his mental health I was overwhelmed. I contacted Spencer Evans through GilliandLaw Firm and hired them to help me through this process. We were receiving daily letters from the IRS and State Tax Commission. Not knowing how to handle this, Spencer took over filing the necessary paperwork and dealing with the IRS and State Tax Commission. This allowed me to take care of my husband and and helped with my anxiety. The letters stopped coming as they all went to Spencer. Anytime I had a question, Spencer and his team were quick to answer and explain anything I didn't understand. We are now on a payment plan that Spencer was able to work into our budget. It was a long process and one I could not have done alone. Spencer showed great compassion towards my situation and I would highly recommend him.
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03 Dec, 2020 by Jan
My husband and I had our trust drawn up by Erik. I appreciated the simple way he explained everything. I mostly liked the way Erik looked me in the eyes and spoke like we were great friends!! I was so impressed, I referred my 82 year old aunt, who also sought our Erik to draw up her trust.
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30 Jun, 2017 by Alton
His service was excellent in the out of state probate he helped us in. He was knowledgeable and very pleasant and solved our problem quickly and efficiently. His Secretary Sarah was an absolute joy to work with and is an excellent first contact for Erik.
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21 Jun, 2017 by Rick
My wife and I hired Mr. Helgesen to assist us in setting up our family trust. We are very pleased with the guidance we received as we worked out our particular needs. E-mail and phone communications were timely and when it was necessary to leave a message Mr. Helgesen always called back the same day.
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02 May, 2024 by Catherine
Within my interactions today with Thaddeus I felt like he was professional yet personable. He engaged everyone in our focus group and truly showed that he valued everyone’s opinions. He displayed a great balance of confidence and humility to still learn from others and see a variety of perspectives.
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02 May, 2024 by Megan
I had the opportunity to participate in a focus group with this company.
I was impressed with how respectful they were when presenting their case and how little bias they showed when trying to understand opinions. They never made me feel like my opinion was less than or not valued just because I may have been in the minority of the group on some topics.
I also appreciated how punctual they are when communicating with their team, and personable they are. I would recommend them to my friends and family when it comes to focus groups.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Julia
I attended the focus group today 02/01/24 and I truly enjoyed the flow and being able to participate in this group. I would do it again overall great experience
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16 May, 2017 by Sarah
I highly recommend Alison Bond. Alison has taken the frustration out of my very stressful divorce/custody situation. I had been divorced for many years but continued to have many court encounters with my previous husband. Alison was able to take the tension out of my situation and give me relief from the burdens I had been dealing with for many years. Alison approached me at every cross road and made sure she was moving forward with my wishes as well as letting me know the best steps to take in my situation. I have been very pleased with the work she did in my behalf and would, and do, recommend her to anyone needing legal assistance.
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01 Apr, 2013 by Christine
Alison is a great attorney. Although my case had jurisdictional issues, this was not her fault. My case not going the direction I wanted had absolutely nothing to do with Alison's competency. It was merely situational and beyond anyone's control. She is honest and upfront, something you don't see much of in attorneys.
Her office staff is very pleasant. They take time to answer questions and seem very knowledgeable about the law and the court system in Utah.
If I ever have a case that can be heard or needs to be heard in a Utah court, I will definitely use Alison again.
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03 Nov, 2010 by Summer
The Law Office of Bond and Bond is a great choice for anyone working through a legal issue. I refer all my friend, family, and colleagues to this practice. Alison and Justin Bond are fantastic lawyers who work with an array of clientele and cases. They are extremely friendly, easy going, and professional. I have had Both Alison and Justin represent myself or a family member and have been extremely happy with the outcomes. I would highly recommend this law office if you want honesty, efficiency, and an end to your legal issues.
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01 Nov, 2022 by Todd
I worked with Brandon extensively, and know him to be a top performer in the field of personal injury litigation. His strong negotiation skills are matched by his aggressive trial talent. You’ll be glad you hired him.
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19 Apr, 2022 by Russell
I worked with Brandon at a firm that practices civil litigation and he represented his clients with the highest standards of skill and professionalism. He was also a joy to work with and his clients will appreciate his easygoing nature.
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19 Apr, 2022 by Todd
Mr. Gatewood is an excellent and hard working attorney. He keenly knows the law and strategies for securing decisive victories for his clients. He is a compassionate and thoughtful adviser to clients on a wide range of legal issues.
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21 Nov, 2016 by Paul
I can't begin to say enough about what an amazing attorney Jason Yancey is. I have been involved in more than my fair share of litigation over the years and used the services of many well known "high powered" attorneys. None of them ever got nearly as much done for me as Mr. Yancey. Not to mention been as much of a pleasure to work with as him. He is like a breath of fresh air in the legal arena. He puts his ego and self interests aside and focuses EXCLUSIVELY on the best interests of his clients. I highly recommend him for any of your needs. If he can't handle your type of case he'll tell you upfront it's not his forte. If he can handle it though you will never regret making the decision to have him fight for you. Honest - fair - fun ............... and damn good to say the least!
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19 Nov, 2016 by Tom
Jason is an excellent attorney. He responds promptly to calls. His technical skills in writing contracts are outstanding. He excels in problem solving, and his rates are very reasonable. I would not hesitate in any way to recommend Jason.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Constance sargent
Can’t say enough good things about Rob. He is timely, attentive and so smart. Helped me and my husband to consider what was most important to us and was successful in achieving an Excellent outcome. But perhaps the most important quality of all was Rob’s ability to communicate in a compassionate and understandable manner. He was always relaxed and relatable and a joy to work with. It would be an honor to provide a reference for him.
Sincerely,
Connie Sargent and Liam Jensen
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12 Dec, 2024 by Liam jensen
I would like to take this opportunity to say how extraordinarily happy I was with Robert Payne‘s legal representation. He was very prompt in returning calls, as was JULIA, the paralegal I worked with. They really are great!
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12 Dec, 2024 by Moira vitrella
Professional, friendly, and willing to go the extra mile!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Joyce hare whitaker
Absolutely, amazing professional execution of winning strategies to the fullest, maximum awarded TWICE! $25,000 + $100,000, totaling the fullest awarded, $125,000!
I felt like I had Warriors that were Family!
Everyone from attorneys, paralegals and staff, explaining all details, accurate, fast, kind & honest. Attorney, Dallin Morrow fought full throttle, he should be “ Knighted” in the “Hall of Champions” along with advising attorney & owner Miles Jensen!
Don’t hesitate to have them champion for you and others! Thanking the good Lord for these honest forthright fighters! $125,000 to help me with injury limitations, blessings every step of the way! Trust me, you can trust this professional legal team, Joyce Whitaker 12/03/24
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27 Nov, 2024 by Brenda goodfellow
Did good work for us after our accident!
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21 Nov, 2024 by Richard walton
Our Attorney LeBaron is very sharp and kind and helped us navigate tricky issues to get thru the bills and preserve some moneys for what I call the pain and suffering. He helped a lot. Highly recommend seeing him to find out what he can do for you. A+ for the staff too!
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11 Jul, 2024 by Tori purdy
The most thorough attorney I’ve ever met. Great job ! He knows his stuff and if he don’t he is not afraid to research til he finds out. One of the best defense attorneys I’ve ever came across. He fights for his clients without a doubt . Top rated and highly recommended. Five star plus
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23 Mar, 2024 by Shane (shane)
05 Mar, 2024 by Steven kf
Brad & Stephen were great to work with and I would highly recommend them. Having never been in this kind of a situation before, I was very nervous about my situation and about what to expect. Both Brad & Stephen took the time to answer all my questions and they were able to greatly ease my anxiety over what lay ahead. When it came time for the arraignment, Brad was able to negotiate with the prosecutor a plea in abeyance, which was the best possible outcome.
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08 Apr, 2023 by Lynda
This is my second review. I have tried to deal with my back taxes with bankruptcy and payment plans. Nothing worked. Attorney Wilcox made an incredible deal with the IRS. I'm forever grateful. I have had issues but Attorney Wilcox and his staff worked with me and have been professional and respectful. I'm 78 and can now sleep better and not leave my children with a lot of debt. Thank you.
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09 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
Although everyone was nice enough, and I can't say they didn't have some conversations with the IRS, those conversations didn't result financially in anything, that I could tell, that wouldn't have been achieved had we submitted our own paperwork. We were foolish in allowing ourselves to be backed into a corner with the IRS. Our resultant panic over a pending deadline led us to JW.
In my wildest imagination, since there was no accounting to us of the time invested in our "case", I couldn't imagine time spent in our behalf being more than five to six hours total. That's a minimum of $1,000/hr.
We signed the Contract; they relayed our information to the case-worker at the IRS, and we signed an agreement with to IRS requiring total payment of our original liability with interest and penalties over the next eight years,
I was an informed consumer that reacted to a self-created circumstance, and I think what I got from the Firm was simply some piece of mind. It was very expensive, but, hey,..whatever the market will bear. Right? No breach of contract exists.
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12 Dec, 2018 by Marilyn
My husband and I participated in a consultation with Jordan Wilcox. We found him to be extremely knowledgeable, honest, fair, and he was able to bring peace of mind to us concerning our tax dilemma. We will encourage anyone with a tax dilemma to visit with him and also encourage those needing legal help to hire him. Thanks Jordan!
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06 Jan, 2016 by Jack
Very knowledgeable. Took the time to explain my legal options in my divorce matter. Fees were reasonable. Would recommend him.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Rodrigo blancas
This firm has an amazing staff and great attorneys.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Megan estepp
This place is absolutely amazing, they had a very hard and long case that spanned almost 3 years. Brian and his team worked tirelessly to get me every bit of money that they felt I was owed. I cannot begin to thank them enough for all the hard work to get me the maximum settlement possible for me. I would DEFINITELY use them if I needed an attorney again.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Dee loe
Had an incredible experience working with Feller & Wendt. Months ago, they gave me a second chance after closing my case due to poor communication from my end. Prior attorneys from other PI law firm didn’t take my case seriously, but Feller & Wendt fought hard for me. I’m grateful for their dedication and I highly recommend!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Joyce hare whitaker
Absolutely, amazing professional execution of winning strategies to the fullest, maximum awarded TWICE! $25,000 + $100,000, totaling the fullest awarded, $125,000!
I felt like I had Warriors that were Family!
Everyone from attorneys, paralegals and staff, explaining all details, accurate, fast, kind & honest. Attorney, Dallin Morrow fought full throttle, he should be “ Knighted” in the “Hall of Champions” along with advising attorney & owner Miles Jensen!
Don’t hesitate to have them champion for you and others! Thanking the good Lord for these honest forthright fighters! $125,000 to help me with injury limitations, blessings every step of the way! Trust me, you can trust this professional legal team, Joyce Whitaker 12/03/24
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27 Nov, 2024 by Brenda goodfellow
Did good work for us after our accident!
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21 Nov, 2024 by Richard walton
Our Attorney LeBaron is very sharp and kind and helped us navigate tricky issues to get thru the bills and preserve some moneys for what I call the pain and suffering. He helped a lot. Highly recommend seeing him to find out what he can do for you. A+ for the staff too!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Joyce hare whitaker
Absolutely, amazing professional execution of winning strategies to the fullest, maximum awarded TWICE! $25,000 + $100,000, totaling the fullest awarded, $125,000!
I felt like I had Warriors that were Family!
Everyone from attorneys, paralegals and staff, explaining all details, accurate, fast, kind & honest. Attorney, Dallin Morrow fought full throttle, he should be “ Knighted” in the “Hall of Champions” along with advising attorney & owner Miles Jensen!
Don’t hesitate to have them champion for you and others! Thanking the good Lord for these honest forthright fighters! $125,000 to help me with injury limitations, blessings every step of the way! Trust me, you can trust this professional legal team, Joyce Whitaker 12/03/24
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27 Nov, 2024 by Brenda goodfellow
Did good work for us after our accident!
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21 Nov, 2024 by Richard walton
Our Attorney LeBaron is very sharp and kind and helped us navigate tricky issues to get thru the bills and preserve some moneys for what I call the pain and suffering. He helped a lot. Highly recommend seeing him to find out what he can do for you. A+ for the staff too!
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26 May, 2023 by Megan martinez
Best Attorney's ever!! Thanks Justin and Alison!
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12 Apr, 2022 by Daris kody killian
Ms.Bond was sincere and knowledgeable of my concerns. I appreciated that she cared what i had to say and understood the matter at hand.
All too many attorneys are in it just for the money and though Allison seems more than worth her pay she is someone who'll fight for and listen to you.
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17 Feb, 2020 by Tammy berry
Alison is amazing! She made the process so easy and worked with my situation and schedule. Worth every penny.
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29 Aug, 2024 by Craig dean
27 Sep, 2023 by Det r
David was very knowledgable and had very good suggestions on how to establish a trust. He answered our questions and advised us to contact him of anything else came up.
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02 Jun, 2020 by Leann carver
Attorney Carver is very knowledgeable and understanding in all my needs in my estate planning. He works hard to make sure to be aware and fair to the needs of the family involved.
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05 Feb, 2019 by Joel
I retained Craig around October of 2017, this was not really that difficult of a case involving custody of my son. Yesterday I was forced to settle for pretty much the state minimum for 1 simple reason, Craigs pure and simple incompetence. Craig failed to listen when I requested to have a custody evaluator, in fact the entire time Craig was my attorney (A total of $2,300 until I terminated him) I saw NOTHING from Craig or his office. I missed several deadlines because Craig failed to do as I asked and this cost me so much money and time for the next 11 years of my life. Craig ripped apart my family by NOT taking action and doing what I had asked. If you're looking for a family attorney, look elsewhere. To attest to this I had recommended a friend take Craig on for his custody battle as well, only to have the same results.
Please, if you care about your children and want a good future with them look elsewhere so you don't have the same issue as I have..
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08 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Craig to help settle my divorce. Initially, the paperwork took longer than I would have liked, but when I needed him and his team, they were always right there, ready to help me. I had a couple of times throughout the process when I needed immediate help with legal documents (same day) and they made sure to accommodate my needs. This was a terrible situation to go through, but having a group of people to help navigate the paperwork and other legal aspects of the situation made it easier to deal with.
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15 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
This lawyer and his paralegal are horrendous. I began my bankruptcy process in April 2017. I had a few credit cards to file. All in all, a SUPER simple case. I should have saved my $1000 in attorney's fees and filed it myself. Here it is August and it's still not done. Communication was little to nothing. Multiple messages sent before I would get an answer. I thought the point to hiring an attorney was to take the headache away from me and it would be a seamless process. I wouldn't recommend this firm to anybody. Very unprofessional. Didn't give a crap about my case, my time, or my money. Complete joke!
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15 Sep, 2019 by Phil jackson
Melinda assisted me with my challenging probate. She was knowledgeable and patient with me. She took time to ensure I understood the probate laws. I was treated with courtesy and respect. She listened to me and answered all my questions.
Evlyn Jackson
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07 Aug, 2019 by Lisa sweeten
Melinda is one of the hardest and most qualified attorneys I have ever had the privilege of working with. She is kind, considerate and a great listener. I felt like she really understood the problems I was dealing with and then offered fantastic counsel. I would give her my highest recommendation. If you want someone who will get the job done, she is the attorney to go to.
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13 Jul, 2019 by Pam petroff
Melinda helped me through a challenging real estate transaction. She was very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. The outcome of the transaction was better than expected, and we were able to meet all deadlines as outlined in the contract. Melinda was conservative in her billing to suit my budget without compromising the quality of her work. Personable, hard working, and conscientious!
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28 Sep, 2021 by Dennis
I paid them a retainer up-front to get started. And without ever having a conversation with them, they burned through most of it.
I don't mind paying something for document review and a discussion, but all Durbano did was glance at some documents. Didn't provide any legal advice.
We gave them a chance to make it right, but they insisted on keeping the money. So that's why I'm letting everyone know in this review.
If you care about reputation, take care of your customers. Even negative reviews can be turned around. We all make mistakes-- but sometimes, like here, it's intentional and they prefer money or morals.
I never even got to talk to this lawyer about the case once. So I'd say the value was pretty low.
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15 Sep, 2019 by Phil jackson
Melinda assisted me with my challenging probate. She was knowledgeable and patient with me. She took time to ensure I understood the probate laws. I was treated with courtesy and respect. She listened to me and answered all my questions.
Evlyn Jackson
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07 Aug, 2019 by Lisa sweeten
Melinda is one of the hardest and most qualified attorneys I have ever had the privilege of working with. She is kind, considerate and a great listener. I felt like she really understood the problems I was dealing with and then offered fantastic counsel. I would give her my highest recommendation. If you want someone who will get the job done, she is the attorney to go to.
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09 Feb, 2024 by Sierra burnett
13 Aug, 2023 by Bryson fisher
Did not send invoice informing of amount due, leaving me to (obviously) assume my retainer was still covering the costs. This was not the case, as I received a threat for my counsel to stop representing me if I didn't pay $1700. Shortly thereafter, I found out through multiple other sources that she had dropped me as her client.
The letter came in today about why shes stopping representing me, the reason stated is it was difficult to communicate. I'd say so too, considering I'd have to send multiple emails, and call multiple times for an answer to literally anything. Not to mention shes hardly in office, and her receptionist will contact her and say " she'll call you when she's back in office", out of all the times I heard that, I NEVER got a phone call back.
I would not advise this lawyer for these services. Divorce/separation is stressful enough, you deserve somebody that sends invoices, not ultimatums. A lawyer more capable of communicating with their clients when they need them, not when they get around to it.
I've been to custody court before and my last lawyer gave invoices, communicated weekly with valid information, clarification, etc. It's out there.
In the court room, Emilie is amazing. A force to be reckoned with. But most time is spent NOT in a court room. There are lawyers who are capable of doing both, that's my review.
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21 Jul, 2023 by Shawna mcdonough
27 Dec, 2024 by Tenecia marshall
I chose to not have a lawyer. I believe that made her think I was this broke person that could not provide for my child. She assumed I lived in an apartment. She assumed I couldn't afford an evaluation. To the point she tried scaring me with the cost. If your a single mother who chooses to not have a lawyer be prepared for her to try and walk all over you and get you to just agree with the other side. She already made assumptions and chose a side, certainly not a mediator like in her job description.
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13 Nov, 2024 by Shyann burnhope
Cathrine was VERY unprofessional. Showed up an hour late. Did not act as a mediator at all. Took sides and would not listen to both parties. Had a woe is me attitude. Said very rude and mean things when she had no idea the back story. 10/10 would not recommend. Don’t waste your time or money.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Erin hazard
The worst of the worst!! If you’re looking for a competent Special Master, RUN in any other direction!! Catherine will refuse to make actual rulings, despite giving herself deadlines, and instead will just keep playing games with her clients and have the exact same conversations on repeat over and over and over again for literal months on end (while billing you for every minute of her time to do so) without ever ruling on anything. She’ll hold your rulings hostage until you pay her never-ending bills, but then when you pay her bills, she’ll still refuse to issue an actual ruling. She is a single mother who favors single mothers and picks sides. She is incapable of remaining a neutral party, but doesn’t have the integrity or honesty to dismiss herself from the case when it is blatantly clear that she is absolutely not neutral. She doesn’t have the basic competency to understand what her role as a Special Master even is, let alone perform her role. Instead of simply looking at existing court orders and the Parenting Plan and ruling according to what those documents say, she tries to insert her own opinions into her decisions and tries to change the Parenting Plan to fit what her opinions are instead of what the parties have previously stipulated to. The only time you will receive actual rulings from her will be after you’ve had to file a petition to have her removed from your case after waiting for literal months with still no rulings from her, all while continuing to play her games and pay her never-ending bills (at which point she’ll get petty and finally issue a ruling which is completely down in the weeds and simply petty and blatantly a vindictive personal attack for damaging her ego by requesting to have her removed from your case). Catherine is nothing short of an absolute nightmare to work with and if you’re considering hiring her, RUN in the other direction as fast as you can!! Cannot say enough negative about our entire experience with her from beginning to end.
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09 Feb, 2024 by Sierra burnett
13 Aug, 2023 by Bryson fisher
Did not send invoice informing of amount due, leaving me to (obviously) assume my retainer was still covering the costs. This was not the case, as I received a threat for my counsel to stop representing me if I didn't pay $1700. Shortly thereafter, I found out through multiple other sources that she had dropped me as her client.
The letter came in today about why shes stopping representing me, the reason stated is it was difficult to communicate. I'd say so too, considering I'd have to send multiple emails, and call multiple times for an answer to literally anything. Not to mention shes hardly in office, and her receptionist will contact her and say " she'll call you when she's back in office", out of all the times I heard that, I NEVER got a phone call back.
I would not advise this lawyer for these services. Divorce/separation is stressful enough, you deserve somebody that sends invoices, not ultimatums. A lawyer more capable of communicating with their clients when they need them, not when they get around to it.
I've been to custody court before and my last lawyer gave invoices, communicated weekly with valid information, clarification, etc. It's out there.
In the court room, Emilie is amazing. A force to be reckoned with. But most time is spent NOT in a court room. There are lawyers who are capable of doing both, that's my review.
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21 Jul, 2023 by Shawna mcdonough
25 Feb, 2020 by Roger
Todd handled a case for my Son. Very professional, had all the details needed. now we use Mr. Sessions office for many of our business needs, thank you
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03 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
My estranged wife hired Todd Sessions as her divorce lawyer and got a bad deal, which makes me feel bad for her. Granted my estranged wife is a drug addict; however, Sessions did very little to help her get alimony and maintain positive visitation with our children. At one point in court, Sessions committed a logical fallacy and appealed to a higher authority (dropped another judges name) in an attempt to make himself look good... wow! In the end he was more concerned about getting paid then helping his client :(
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12 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Sessions at first was eager to help, seemingly giving information and instructions for our custody case. After my husband and I did all of the work and put everything together on our own for our hearing, Mr. Sessions scanned it in (leaving out documentation he had that we didn't) and emailed it to the court...charging us $1000 in the process. We had a very strong case, however, he continued to convince us that having him there at his hourly rate would be beneficial. After the Commissioner gave her orders, Mr. Sessions DID NOT reference the court minutes before filing orders with ORS, leaving out a major portion of the orders for us to receive 7 months back of paid child support, as well as 50% of the medical expenses from that point on. Three months after filing incomplete orders to ORS, we have yet to receive a return phone call or email, or have the corrected orders given to ORS. It's a several thousand dollar mistake, and it still isn't corrected. We're having to get him formally removed from our record at the court as being our attorney so that the court will allow us to proceed on getting things fixed on our own. $8000 dollars later, and we're still having a problem getting responses and corrected documentation...I must be in the wrong profession. Mr. Sessions is good for helpful information up front, but if you're wanting someone to follow you through to the end, I'd seek an attorney elsewhere.
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