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27 Jun, 2024 by Natalie r.
I’ve been working with this law firm for over a year now. I definitely would recommend Casey Johnson-Welsh. If you need a lawyer for custody or divorce, she is the one to work with. Do not go to Jason R Carpenter (also known as Statt Law).
Military friendly! My old lawyer took advantage and charged me for all the emails and calls that he never responded to. Since I was in another state it was hard to get a hold of him.
As for this location if I needed to leave a voicemail or sent an email, they responded in a timely manner. They worked with my schedule since there is a time difference where I am stationed at.
Thank you again Daley Zucker for taken on my case. Custody and divorce battles are stressful but thanks to Casey she helped me get through it.
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05 Mar, 2017 by David
Tina helped me with a messy custody agreement and gave me umpteen emails and hours of energy off the record before paternity was determined around 2010-2011. Her emails were amazingly reassuring and spoke at length to explain the process to a laymen. In person she was my advocate and helped me save a lot of money when the person determining the child support mistyped in figures I would have been oblivious to. My ex even liked her. As you will to.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Gary becker
We were very pleased with the service provided. We did not have any problems.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Cindy yerger
Easy to work with, very friendly and professional. Their expertise made the whole process smooth and understandable.
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22 Oct, 2024 by Carlos paniagua
02 Dec, 2024 by Kelly grier
I cannot speak highly enough of Attorney R. Davis Younts. From start to finish, his dedication, professionalism, and deep understanding of military law were evident. He truly cares about his clients and works to ensure the best possible outcome. Mr. Younts was always accessible and communicative, and showed genuine care and compassion. If you are looking for someone who will fight for the best result, I highly recommend Attorney R. Davis Younts.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Parker dulaney
These guys are the real deal. I was told by many other Attorneys that they didn't know if they could get the job done. These gentlemen took care of me and smoked the DRB. Highly recommend for people discharged for covid and anyone else needing an attorney
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20 Sep, 2024 by Andrew beckham
Attorney R. Davis Younts was indispensable and his dedication to resolving my case was top notch. Mr. Younts represented me in a military case. His ethics, standards, and determination are a cut above and truly professional. Over the last year while my case was pending, he was quick with any questions or problems I had and getting any research needed in very timely manner. Well executed and mannered in the courtroom. I truly felt represented and defended with Mr. Younts. He is very hard working and well spoken. His demeanor and compassion put me at ease in what was a very tense and difficult time. I have zero regrets in reaching out to have Davis represent me in my case and will definitely recommend him. My case was resolved favorably with great thanks to Mr. Younts.
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19 Nov, 2018 by Dawn bramble
21 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
James is an excellent attorney -- he is very well spoken and forthright with his clients, he is available throughout the process and, most importantly, he gets the job done -- in a professional, capable and efficient manner. I'd highly recommend James Miller for any area of practice for which he specializes.
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18 Apr, 2023 by Lindsay
Compassion should be Casey’s middle name. All she cared about from our first conversation was the well being of my children as if they were her own. She was extremely responsive and helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life. She handled my case with such grace and dignity at a time when I needed her the most. My previous lawyer steered me so wrong so it was a blessing I found her. She was very honest about outcomes and I’m glad to say I thought of her as a friend. She is amazing and she puts her heart into her cases and gets results. I was dealing with a narcissist and someone who lied compulsively and she was able to get the judge to see through all of it and get to the truth. I would recommend her to anyone, I’m in NY now and wish I could take her with me to fight the big fight here but she has gotten me so far in this fight and I’m forever grateful to her and her team. Thank you Casey! (And Mandy and Judi!)
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06 Oct, 2022 by Rebecca
Casey knew exactly what needed to be done! She took charge of my case and got the end result that I was hoping for.
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11 Mar, 2022 by Donna
Casey worked with my through my divorce. It was so nice to know I had someone who was so competent and efficient in my corner. I didn't have to worry about anything. She communicated quickly and with expertise. She gave me great advice and everything was finalized without any issues. I am so glad I had Casey working on my behalf!
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17 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
I have consulted with Matt on various issues and on each occasion he has impressed me with his professionalism, knowledge of the law, and attention to detail. It's clear to me that Matt is puts his clients' interests first and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
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24 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
Matt did a spectacular job on my case. All charges dropped, and he didn't cost an arm and a leg either. Highly recommended!!
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19 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
I have consulted with Mr Sembach multiple times now. Each and every time he takes his time to collect the facts and do his research to give me the best advice possible. I have not needed to hire him yet, but if I ever need the legal help, he will be my man. I would recommend him to anyone.
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23 Mar, 2014 by Fred
Ms. Hokamp is thorough, professional and very knowledgeable of family law. She remained readily accessible throughout the legal process. I was never uninformed and any questions that I had were answered promptly. Ms. Hokamp made an intimidating, stressful process easier to navigate. I appreciate the guidance and assistance i received during what seemed to be a never ending process.
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31 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
Lauren was instrumental in helping my child obtain the specialized instruction he needed. Her detail in helping me set goals, accomodations, and SDIs took my child's IEP to another level. She informed me of my child's rights under the law, and she helped me prepare for the meetings with the school. She is very passionate about special education law, and I would unequivocally recommend her to anyone encountering difficulties with their child's school district or simply to ensure that their child's IEP is the best it can possibly be.
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30 Jan, 2014 by Rodney
Lauren was a terrific attorney who "came to bat for me" when I needed it the most. I had a custody battle and Lauren's knowledge of the laws and procedures were a big help for me. This made it easy to be able to talk to her as if I had known her for years. She always had reasonable recommendations that made sense and helped my case out. Whenever I had a question, she responded professionally. Whenever she wasn't available when I needed to talk to her, she was able to get back to me very quickly and take action when it needed to be done. I was always informed whenever something happened or changed. Lauren never ignored my concerns and made things happen. She also built confidence in me when things looked like they were going downhill. Perhaps one of Lauren's best traits is her commitment to her job and clients. I would definitely recommend her to anybody.
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17 Jul, 2017 by Janet
He provided great service. Very accurate and was available throughout my bankruptcy process. Very quick response time.
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28 Jul, 2015 by Crystal
Steve Miner was great to work with during my bankruptcy filing. He was always very respectful, never condescending and very understanding. He was always responsive to emails and phone calls. Even when my situation changed and he had to do more work, he didn't make me feel like I was a burden. I would highly recommend Mr. Miner to anyone considering bankruptcy.
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25 Dec, 2014 by John
Mr, Miner did an outstanding job from the first meeting in 2009, to the final discharge in 2014. Every step along the way he has helped us. He also helped us w/ mortgage modification process. Answering any questions at anytime in a professional & timely manner. We are very appreciative of all that he had done for use through the process. Definitely an outstanding referral.
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04 Mar, 2014 by Joel
Attorney Villanella is working my divorce, custody, and support case. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and provides, in my experience, very accurate predictions of what to expect. Very friendly and views the case in a personal manner. I have never felt that I am "just a client." Her counsel is very affordable and well worth the cost. If you are looking for divorce, custody, or support I highly recommend hiring Attorney Villanella to represent your case. I am a father who is fighting for visitation and she is very informative of what to expect and provided excellent advise on what to ask for.
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05 Feb, 2013 by Samuel
I used Cindy for my recent divorce. She explained exactly what would be happening when and if I ever had any additional questions she was happy to answer them. Although I was not the one who wanted to get divorced, Cindy and the staff at her office helped me through everything with ease.
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10 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
My brother and I hired Cindy to take care of my mother's estate. SHe was easy to work with and handled everything smoothly.
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24 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
Sandy's guidance through the process of my custody battle resulted in the positive outcome I was hoping for. She organized all the facts and identified what was most important. She was extremely well prepared and focused. Her staff was professional and responsive. I highly recommend Sandy. The only negative is cost. However, you will get results so my advice is to hire Sandy and sit down before opening the bill.
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17 Jan, 2014 by Emily
Attorney Meilton was flexible and accommodating with my scheduling. Her staff from front office to whole team made me feel supported and prepared. Attorney Meilton was knowledgeable and explained all the answers to my questions in such a way that I could make sense of processes and my options. I never felt hurried or rushed. She fought for me in such a way that I got what I needed and very quickly. Attorney Meilton and her whole team team is efficient, kind, sympathetic , tenacious, detail oriented and really good at what they do! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great attorney with years of experience and success!
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17 Jan, 2014 by Mark
Sandy Meilton is one of the finest, ethical and capable lawyers I was fortunate enough to have represent me. Her responsiveness, knowledge of Family and Divorce law and her demeanor make her an extremely effective Attorney. Having used Attorney's in my business and having attended law school myself, I can assure you I have come in contact and used numerous lawyers and law firms. Few if any match the ability of Sandy and that is the reason why I highly reccommend her to my family, friends and associates. Should you need the expertise Sandy possesses, I would have no reservation about hiring her and her very capable staff.
Sincerely, Mark
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14 Jan, 2021 by Richard
During the hearing, Mr. Schweiger used careful attention to detail, was highly organized, had an awesome cross-examination and excellent concluding remarks.
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12 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
Robert was hired on our behalf to represent us in a civil case that our neighbor filed against us in Magisterial court. He was hired on a short notice of 1 week and represented us thoroughly, he was thorough in his investigation, prepared us for the court and also was insightful in his arguments. He knows his job like no other we have seen. We did lose the case in Magisterial court but that was a biased opinion of a magisterate who chose to ignore all laws despite presenting all the evidence. We were able to reverse the judgement that would have cost us 8000$ via appeal and the opponents knew they had no case and did not pursue it. Robert always followed up and explained all the steps to us. We are thankful that Liberty Mutual hired him for us and we were able to retain him throughout. We do not hope to ever need a lawyer but will definitely hire him again if need be.
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21 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
Attorney Robert Joseph Schweiger Jr. was exceptionally helpful in resolving my case. He was very timely in communication over email, and was even able to negotiate a substantial reduction for my settlement fee. As a college student, I was very fortunate to have Attorney Schweiger represent me. Thank you so much!
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16 Sep, 2013 by Kay
I had an issue with Adoption Subsidy. The county thought I should just take what I got when I was adopting two special needs children with lots of emotional issues. Rachel helped me to negotiate the subsidy so that the children could get the emotional support that was needed to help them.
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16 Sep, 2013 by David
Very friendly and easy to talk to. Very thorough and great at explaining thing I didn't understand. Had everything ready for us as soon as we arrived..She did a great job...would highly recommend her because she's not only a very intelligent lawyer, she's a trustworthy one.
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16 Sep, 2013 by Brian
Rachel Thiessen was on point at every element that arose. She answered all of our questions with respect and compassion. Her legal expertise to thoroughly ensure all aspects were appropriately tailored to my expectations was extremely appreciated and refreshing.
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14 May, 2020 by Sherry l ryan
David Foster is a gifted attorney..He is honest and goes every mile to help his client. David was a hired attorney for my criminal case and he was amazing with his work and knowlege of the law. i recommend Mr. Foster for any one in need . Thankyou Mr. David Foster ! Your the best of the best ! Sherry L Ryan
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25 Oct, 2024 by Sharon ellis
Very professional
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04 Oct, 2024 by Jayb
So far Judson Perry is the best lawyer I ever worked with! He can communicate, cares, and is very nice. I hope we continue this path. I’m happy with his representation so far! Thank You Attorney Perry!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Brenda
I would recommend this law firm to anyone!! They are professional, kind, courteous and always willing to answer any questions. Easy to talk to and fast responses. Going out of their way to help make the process non stressful. Attorney Perry and Ann Marie are just amazing to work with!! Thank you both for helping out in a time that is stressful already. The wealth of knowledge between these two is just vast and that in itself says a lot about how dedicated they are to their clients.
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10 Sep, 2010 by Monica gould, president, strategic consulting partners
Ron is responsive and knowledgeable. He will help you decifer all the angles of any business deal. His wealth of experience make him a fantastic trusted advisor for your business.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Natalie r.
I’ve been working with this law firm for over a year now. I definitely would recommend Casey Johnson-Welsh. If you need a lawyer for custody or divorce, she is the one to work with. Do not go to Jason R Carpenter (also known as Statt Law).
Military friendly! My old lawyer took advantage and charged me for all the emails and calls that he never responded to. Since I was in another state it was hard to get a hold of him.
As for this location if I needed to leave a voicemail or sent an email, they responded in a timely manner. They worked with my schedule since there is a time difference where I am stationed at.
Thank you again Daley Zucker for taken on my case. Custody and divorce battles are stressful but thanks to Casey she helped me get through it.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Gary becker
We were very pleased with the service provided. We did not have any problems.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Cindy yerger
Easy to work with, very friendly and professional. Their expertise made the whole process smooth and understandable.
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22 Oct, 2024 by Carlos paniagua
21 Jan, 2025 by T k (grey)
Pamela Purdy and her staff are incredible. My divorce has been handled with compassion, empathy, and a large dose of reality. Whereas the state of Pennsylvania doesn’t care about affairs/infidelity, Purdy Law Office cares about YOU. Every question I have is answered timely and detailed. There is zero pressure to move one way or the other. They have made a horrible situation a bit more tolerable. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to be represented by Pamela Purdy and her team.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Kristen yeager
I have had nothing but a great experience from the beginning working with Solomon Krevsky and his team! They worked so hard on my case for the best possible outcome! They are all very personable, knowledgeable, professional, very thorough, and great with communication on my case. I HIGHLY recommend this firm for any employment matters!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Alyssa vonbussenius
25 Oct, 2024 by Sharon ellis
Very professional
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04 Oct, 2024 by Jayb
So far Judson Perry is the best lawyer I ever worked with! He can communicate, cares, and is very nice. I hope we continue this path. I’m happy with his representation so far! Thank You Attorney Perry!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Brenda
I would recommend this law firm to anyone!! They are professional, kind, courteous and always willing to answer any questions. Easy to talk to and fast responses. Going out of their way to help make the process non stressful. Attorney Perry and Ann Marie are just amazing to work with!! Thank you both for helping out in a time that is stressful already. The wealth of knowledge between these two is just vast and that in itself says a lot about how dedicated they are to their clients.
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28 Jun, 2021 by Blanche morrison
28 Jun, 2021 by Daniel shupp
Very friendly staff.
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21 Jul, 2019 by Gerald chaplin
25 Oct, 2024 by Sharon ellis
Very professional
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04 Oct, 2024 by Jayb
So far Judson Perry is the best lawyer I ever worked with! He can communicate, cares, and is very nice. I hope we continue this path. I’m happy with his representation so far! Thank You Attorney Perry!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Brenda
I would recommend this law firm to anyone!! They are professional, kind, courteous and always willing to answer any questions. Easy to talk to and fast responses. Going out of their way to help make the process non stressful. Attorney Perry and Ann Marie are just amazing to work with!! Thank you both for helping out in a time that is stressful already. The wealth of knowledge between these two is just vast and that in itself says a lot about how dedicated they are to their clients.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Sharon ellis
Very professional
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04 Oct, 2024 by Jayb
So far Judson Perry is the best lawyer I ever worked with! He can communicate, cares, and is very nice. I hope we continue this path. I’m happy with his representation so far! Thank You Attorney Perry!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Brenda
I would recommend this law firm to anyone!! They are professional, kind, courteous and always willing to answer any questions. Easy to talk to and fast responses. Going out of their way to help make the process non stressful. Attorney Perry and Ann Marie are just amazing to work with!! Thank you both for helping out in a time that is stressful already. The wealth of knowledge between these two is just vast and that in itself says a lot about how dedicated they are to their clients.
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09 Aug, 2023 by Hunt leando
09 Apr, 2023 by Matthew powell
Good attorneys
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28 Mar, 2023 by Allison zang
Great law firm. Provided excellent knowledge in estate planning and elder law.
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09 Aug, 2023 by Hunt leando
09 Apr, 2023 by Matthew powell
Good attorneys
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28 Mar, 2023 by Allison zang
Great law firm. Provided excellent knowledge in estate planning and elder law.
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09 Aug, 2023 by Hunt leando
09 Apr, 2023 by Matthew powell
Good attorneys
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28 Mar, 2023 by Allison zang
Great law firm. Provided excellent knowledge in estate planning and elder law.
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17 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
Where to start...2008 my friend referred Melissa to me regarding my custody fight. We started our journey sometime in May of 2008, as a single father trying to gain custody of my 2 daughters I knew I would need a good lawyer. Boy was I surprised, I had been introduced to the best most dedicated honest straight shooting tell how it is attorney. Melissa not only win my case but has continued to assist in my ongoing issues with the mother. Melissa is very caring and dedicated. Melissa wide array of experience in family law place head and shoulders above the rest. I would rate note only Melissa but the entire Johnson Duffy firm a perfect 10! My family and I will forever be indebted to Melissa for her passion and dedication in my case. Thank you Melissa from the bottom of my heart!
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17 Feb, 2021 by Christopher
Melissa Greevy represented me for multiple child custody hearings. Lets face it Divorce is a less then ideal thing to go through. Add in figuring out child custody and its just down right miserable. As a father it was very important to me to to share physical and legal custody of my child. As a man I thought this was going to be a challenging battle, because I bought into a common misconception that fathers were not treated as equals to mothers in custody court. The court process was lengthy and complicated I do admit, but not overwhelming with excellent advice and legal counsel from Melissa. I would recommend Melissa and Johnson Duffie to anyone looking for excellent legal representation during a challenging time. Their legal expertise and guidance will certianly give you peace of mind, and excellent legal representation.
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12 Feb, 2021 by Ashley hill
I reached out to attorney Greevy at the advice of a friend who has used her in the past. She’s very passionate and aggressive; that’s what I needed. I paid her 300$ consultation fee.... we talked for about an hour and I didn’t catch her “vicious” vibe that I was told about; she reviewed my legal documents and discussed our potential plan of action.... following our phone call; I received an email from Melissa stating that she would be handing my case over to another attorney in her office..... confused; I asked her why- I wanted HER to fight for me and my child..... she OFFERED for me to interview this attorney before making any decisions and paying the retainer. I spoke with the other attorney and did not in any way feel that attorney was the one for my case. So, I backed out- and hired another attorney(s) with a different firm- won the case... life is back to normal....
I randomly get a bill, in the mail from Melissa’s law office- billing me for a review of the legal documents (isn’t that covered in a consultation) - also for my interview with the other attorney that Melissa OFFERED me to do..... so- this firm wants me to pay 500$ for ..... nothing. For a 1 hr consultation.... after being blown off by Melissa and just thrown onto someone who was completely not fit to handle the emergency petition thrown our way.
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21 Jan, 2025 by T k (grey)
Pamela Purdy and her staff are incredible. My divorce has been handled with compassion, empathy, and a large dose of reality. Whereas the state of Pennsylvania doesn’t care about affairs/infidelity, Purdy Law Office cares about YOU. Every question I have is answered timely and detailed. There is zero pressure to move one way or the other. They have made a horrible situation a bit more tolerable. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to be represented by Pamela Purdy and her team.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Kristen yeager
I have had nothing but a great experience from the beginning working with Solomon Krevsky and his team! They worked so hard on my case for the best possible outcome! They are all very personable, knowledgeable, professional, very thorough, and great with communication on my case. I HIGHLY recommend this firm for any employment matters!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Alyssa vonbussenius
03 Aug, 2017 by Linda
I based my decision to hire Mr. Norfleet to handle my SSD application on the reviews posted. I was most attracted to the customer service part of the reviews.
From the begining of the application process to the end of the award of the appeal hearing, the entire staff was so friendly, caring, accommedating and sincere. Several times they would even meet me in the parking lot to get papers i was dropping off. It was difficult for me to walk the distance to get inside the office and all i had to do is call them and someone would come to my car to get the papers. Who does that anymore?!
Mr. Norfleet was so thorough and detailed throughout the entire 18 month appeal process. He made the process as easy as it could be during the appeal. At the appeal hearing, he was completely prepared and confident. He certainly eased my fears of the hearing. He advised me what to expect at the hearing and he was right on every count!
My case was settled very quickly (less than three weeks) which is very unsual. I attribute the quick resolution to Mr. Norfleet's thoroughness, preparedness, professionalism, and respect for the court.
I highly recommend Mr. Norfleet to anyone who needs assistance with their social security disability filing!
Linda M.
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28 Mar, 2017 by Jessica & donna
My daughter and I would like to take this time to say thank you for your help.
When we had a problem and didn't know where to turn, I ask God for guidance and we were sent to Andy Norfleet.
He is a very nice honest straight up person, and a great lawyer. Mr. Norfleet told us exactly what was going to happen from the very beginning. He did not give us false hope, nor did he mislead us on anything.
The day of the hearing he showed so much kindness for my daughter and myself. We felt like he was a good friend instead of our lawyer.
Andy Norfleet you are a blessing.
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17 Dec, 2015 by Bonnie
My attorney resolved my issue and got me the reimbursement to repair the damage to my property. I was very pleased with my settlement and his thoroughness.
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21 Jan, 2025 by T k (grey)
Pamela Purdy and her staff are incredible. My divorce has been handled with compassion, empathy, and a large dose of reality. Whereas the state of Pennsylvania doesn’t care about affairs/infidelity, Purdy Law Office cares about YOU. Every question I have is answered timely and detailed. There is zero pressure to move one way or the other. They have made a horrible situation a bit more tolerable. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to be represented by Pamela Purdy and her team.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Kristen yeager
I have had nothing but a great experience from the beginning working with Solomon Krevsky and his team! They worked so hard on my case for the best possible outcome! They are all very personable, knowledgeable, professional, very thorough, and great with communication on my case. I HIGHLY recommend this firm for any employment matters!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Alyssa vonbussenius
21 Jan, 2025 by T k (grey)
Pamela Purdy and her staff are incredible. My divorce has been handled with compassion, empathy, and a large dose of reality. Whereas the state of Pennsylvania doesn’t care about affairs/infidelity, Purdy Law Office cares about YOU. Every question I have is answered timely and detailed. There is zero pressure to move one way or the other. They have made a horrible situation a bit more tolerable. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to be represented by Pamela Purdy and her team.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Kristen yeager
I have had nothing but a great experience from the beginning working with Solomon Krevsky and his team! They worked so hard on my case for the best possible outcome! They are all very personable, knowledgeable, professional, very thorough, and great with communication on my case. I HIGHLY recommend this firm for any employment matters!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Alyssa vonbussenius
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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.
