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Alexander Sherman Kruse, experienced Business, Civil Rights attorney in Lebanon, IN with 15 reviews
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22 Dec, 2024 by Leah
Alex is super intelligent! He has helped me with several legal issues with confidence and knowledge. I would recommend him for any legal issues. He is knowledgeable and very approachable. I would recommend him him for any legal issues.
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14 Nov, 2024 by Richard
I would like to thank Mr. Alexander Sherman Kruse for the time that he represented me and he’s a good lawyer. I’ll give you five times up.Thank you
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11 Jan, 2024 by Brandi
Mr. Kruse was assigned as my court appointed attorney and did absolutely wonderful work for me. I’m a resident in another state, but he was able to help me with a case I had in Lebanon, Indiana. He’s prompt with his communication and explains things very clearly. I would highly recommend him to represent you if you find yourself in an unfortunate situation.
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Tamie Jo Morog, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Lebanon, IN with 7 reviews
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27 Jul, 2020 by James
Never having been through the process of a divorce I was thankful to have Tamie in my corner. She is very skillful in navigating one of the most difficult life experiences one could have.
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09 Apr, 2020 by Sharon
My husband of 34 yrs decided he wanted a divorce. I had not worked for about 10 yrs. I had never dealt with a divorce so I had no idea what I needed to do. Tammy walked me through it all. I was overwhelmed by everything but she was very kind and compassionate and she truly cared about my circumstances. After meeting with her the very first time, I knew I had gotten a great attorney who was a true gem. Every concern I had, she knew exactly how to handle it. She knows what she’s doing and I will be referring her to anyone I know that needs a fantastic attorney. She didn’t promise me any and everything because you don’t really know how it will all end up. She was always kind, caring and was on top of everything that was thrown at her. She is very fair and reasonable. I can’t say enough about my experience but am very grateful she accepted my case. Thanks Tammy
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17 Jan, 2019 by Mike
I hired Tamie for a Child Custody case and she’s so adamant with her work, she also responded to my questions with great timing! Would definitely hire -again for any legal situation.
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John Forest Bymaster, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Lebanon, IN with 85 reviews
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10 Jan, 2025 by Papa bear
Working with Bymaster was a great experience. They guided me through process, making me feel comfortable throughout the process. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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11 Aug, 2024 by Ray brown
Was so patient with me I would recommend more people to this firm. Thank you all so much for your help ✊
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25 Jul, 2024 by Mary stade
I had a wonderful experience with all of the Bymaster employees. They made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions in a timely manner.
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Richard Kent Milam, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 1 reviews
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15 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
Hired him for custody lawyer. He went to bat for me and got everything I wanted.
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Chris Lee Shelby, experienced Elder Law attorney in Lebanon, IN with 14 reviews
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22 Apr, 2024 by Carl verh
Very helpful working through closing an estate.
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04 Feb, 2024 by Keri taulman
Great firm. Professional and courteous. They know their stuff.
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18 Apr, 2023 by Brooke bragg
5 star rating for me! My family law case is not over yet but I will say, Kate returns every email or call almost instantly. She is very knowledgeable and does not just say what you want to hear, she follows the law. It also helps that she seems to always be smiling! High recommend!
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Riley Lowell Parr, experienced Appeals attorney in Lebanon, IN with 2 reviews
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31 May, 2024 by Craig
Mr. Parr did the upmost work for me and trust me I had a pile . He is very intelligent in his chosen field of work and I would be confident in having his very educated advise and counsel of the law anytime because he is just that . A counselor of the law !!! Fantastic
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05 Jan, 2024 by Rocanna
Riley was appointed to my sons case in Montgomery County Indiana over a month ago, he has a criminal case and a dcs case, has been in jail for 2 months with a $10,000 CASH ONLY BOND has had ZERO contact from attorney Riley Parr, and I have been trying to call him for the past week and got no response to my messages. He should have been to visit his client at the Montgomery County sheriff's department County jail and had a hearing about reduction in his bond by now. I would like to know why he has done nothing
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Kent M. Frandsen, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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John Forest Bymaster, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Jesse I. Smith, experienced Family Law, Medical Malpractice attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Katherine Moore, experienced Business, Employment / Labor attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Todd Jason Meyer, experienced Litigation attorney in Lebanon, IN with 2 reviews
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07 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Meyer is extremely inappropriate in the workplace and grossly perverted in his personal interactions with his employees. Although he is a married man, he repeatedly attempted to indulge himself to his young, innocent interns, who merely wanted to get a step ahead in their careers. I have no words to say about this man other than the fact that I have never been more disgusted in my life to have the displeasure of ever knowing he existed.
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14 Jul, 2020 by Wes
Mr. Meyers is a lousy attorney. As my public defender, he worked hand in hand with the prosecutor and judge to try and bully me into a plea deal. When I wrote him I received a letter from him. In this letter he told me that he was diligently working on my case, however the list of charges he believed I was charged with were wrong. When I asked for my motion of discovery, he just ignored my requests. As of today, July 14, I have been waiting for over 4 months for this motion to be entered. Hire him at your own risk. While he may have been a good prosecutor, he is a lousy defense attorney!
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Sally Elayne Berish, experienced Family Law attorney in Lebanon, IN with 1 reviews
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20 Jan, 2021 by Dick
Disgrace of a "magistrate", doesn't go by rule of law goes by feelings and gender. No wonder Boone county courts are a laughing stock.
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Kent Macy Frandsen, experienced Estate Planning, Real Estate attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Amy Elizabeth Nooning, experienced Government, Probate attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Penny Carey, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Troy Lee Thompson, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Thomas Kreegar Reynolds, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Rose K. Kleindl, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Penny Lynn Carey, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Craig Andrew Olsinski, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Katherine Marie Moore, experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Thomas A. Whitsitt, experienced Family Law attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Katherine Shelby Engel, experienced Family Law attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Audrea Layne Racine, experienced Business attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Rachel Marie Kruse, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Matthew C. Kincaid, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Keenan Daniel Wilson, experienced Litigation attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Robert V. Clutter, experienced Real Estate attorney in Lebanon, IN with 0 reviews
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Richard Bryan Porter, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with  reviews
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Thomas Kenneth Morris, experienced  attorney in Lebanon, IN with  reviews
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