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22 Jun, 2024 by Christian bosse
I highly recommend Kate. She's thorough, very knowledgeable, and the consummate professional.
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22 Jul, 2022 by Karen carter
The Beckman Law Firm provided absolute professionalism and with vast knowledge of the Law and Colorado Judicial Systems ended a marriage with annulment. The case was unusual because there were multiple marriages found and Adam Beckman proved it flawlessly and completely. Thank you for a job well done.
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14 Jun, 2022 by Randy moe
I have known Adam Beckman for about 15 years. 12 years ago he represented me in a challenging situation and produced great results. Adam is very straightforward, a "No beat around the bush" type of lawyer. He is very thorough when explaining to a client what the options are and how to get those results. I find his fees to be fair based on the results achieved.The Beckman Law Firm is prompt in it's communication from the top down. His staff is very courteous and knowledgeable.
Today we closed a case involving my son who is incarcerated outside the State of Colorado. That made it challenging. Adam accomplished exactly what he said was possible. This is due undoubtedly to the respect he has earned amongst his peers and the courts. God Bless you Adam Beckman and thank you for a job well done my Friend.
Gratefully yours,
Randy Moe
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18 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Joe is an excellent attorney. He got the best results and more with my situation. I would 100% recommend Joe. He is knowledgeable, professional and VERY experienced.
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04 Feb, 2021 by Amanda
I have been nothing but pleased with Joe and his entire staff. My first call into this office, Joe took my call directly and I could immediatly tell he was an attorney sincerely vested in his clients and thier cases. He has a level of humanity and integrity that is frankly hard to find in the field. He agreed to take on, what I was repeatedly told by nearly everyone, was an "unwinnable" case agianst The Department of Human Sevices over a TRAILS finding.
Joe and his staff were so incredibly responsive, efficient and thorough in their assistance and handling of my case. Having them on my side to handle all the legalize, I knew that I was in the best of legal hands possible in a part of the law way over most people's heads. For the first time in years, I could focus just on LIVING.
Our TRAILS appeal, that won an Administrative Law Judges ruling in our favor back in 2018, was overturned CDHS themeslves (because they can do that!) and went all the way to th Colorado Court of Appeals where it was unaimously reversed again by all three judges, back to the ALJ initial decision. Our case was also a precident setting, published opinion! I could not have done it without Joe's hard working team! Thank you Joe!!
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16 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Words cannot describe the care, patience, understanding and quality of work performed by Joe and his team. He was able to deal with a very difficult family dynamic and he kept his sense of humor and never lost patience. He really knows how to handle people and made what was a very emotionally difficult situation just a little better by his thoughtful and caring manner. I really don't think another firm would have stuck with us and brought our matter to resolution. He is a skilled attorney and I count myself fortunate to have had him on my side.
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21 Oct, 2021 by Patricia
I feel very fortunate that a friend referred Mr. Gardner to me. I was looking for legal help with probate of my Mothers estate, and had hired three different lawyers that ended up either taking a retainer and then doing nothing, or resigning soon after with no explanation. Mr. Gardner took the time to really understand my case, and gave me an honest and inciteful recommendation of what would be my best course of action moving forward. With his vast network of contacts, he was able to put me in touch with some top-notch professional people that were the most appropriate to my situation . I will recommend him to everyone that is looking for an honest and helpful lawyer!
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13 May, 2021 by Tena
Matthew and his team were great from day one! I had alot of questions concerning my father's estate and Matthew was very knowledgeable! He made me feel comfortable and I hired him after our consultation. I would recommend this lawyer!
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22 Aug, 2019 by Jim
Matt is very knowledgeable and is a pleasure to work with. He setup an LLC for myself and my siblings.
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28 Nov, 2022 by Nick
Buck chose to work on my case which was outside of some of the legal areas he most often works, yet he provided excellent counsel. He helped me out with a complicated legal matter and what was my first, very stressful time seeking legal representation in a way that was comprehensible and gave me peace of mind!
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20 May, 2022 by Lauren
We had 2 accidents and Buck and his team were super friendly, responsive and experts in navigating our family through the process. Highly recommended when life sends you an unexpected event.
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23 Mar, 2022 by Jon
Buck's knowledge and insight were critical to the success of my case.
As the case ran its course, Buck was cognitive of the fact that additional expertise was needed to ensure a successful case, and reached out to bring additional talent and expertise onto the team. He was there from the very beginning to the jury's final verdict.
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08 Aug, 2024 by Jennifer butler
I did a lot of research looking for someone to prepare our will. Based on all of the reviews and top recommendations I decided to use Mr. Plank. He is professional, knowledgeable and kind. His staff is also super helpful and friendly. They all answered our many questions and walked us through the process. I highly recommend him and his office.
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22 May, 2024 by David kaufmann
I am a CPA that frequently prepares income tax returns for estates and trusts. Patrick is the outstanding attorney who has prepared wills and trusts for my family. He also handled my mother's probate in a thorough and efficient way. I have referred numerous clients to Patrick, and they have always been pleased. The estate plan that he creates includes important explanatory materials, as well as, additional copies of living wills that can be provided to medical practices, as needed.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Rose mcquinn
Very professional, yet personable. Prices were great. Highly recommend him.
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22 Aug, 2024 by Daniel peacock
Words can’t describe how happy I was at the end of my case Danielle and Wade were there every step of the way they worked so hard to get me the best outcome possible they treat you like family and make sure you are comfortable with the process thank y’all so much
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13 Jan, 2022 by Kimberly miller
Mr. Walton graciously took my phone call and answered a few questions for me about a legal matter a family member of mine was experiencing. He was extremely knowledgable on the subject I was calling about and I would highly recommend him. If we do need to pursue this matter further, he will be my first call. Thank you Mr. Walton!!
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09 Oct, 2020 by Greg hatter
My current lawyer is Danielle Curtis. She is a wonderful person who cares about you as a person. She has constantly called and checked in and given me updates on my case She cares about you as a person. She is a hard working individual that I highly recommend.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
We hired Julia for our immigration process. She does not only really good in knowing and practicing the law but also very sympathetic to the situation . She is always easy to get in touch and can ask any question.
I will recommend her 10/10 in her services .
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08 Nov, 2023 by Jessica
Julia is awesome. She cares for her clients and you can tell. She answers questions fast, it's super easy to communicate with her and she's dedicated to have a successful outcome for her clients.
Would highly recommend!
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04 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I contacted Julia initially via email and enquired about my case and costs involved. Julia was very responsive and polite in her communication. I appreciated the transparency she provided as far costs involved so I could make an informed decision. At the end of my first consultation meeting with Julia, I decided to engage her for my case and am very pleased with my decision. She made the application process very easy for me as I was not familiar with the immigration process. Julia provided valuable advice on preparation for the interview which made me feel confident going into the interview meeting while she accompanied me also. I definitely recommend Julia, she is very easy to talk to, she listens to her client's needs and is easy to work with. She is not only a great Immigration attorney but she is also very passionate about justice for everyone. This quality I find is very important to have in an attorney you want to hire and makes a big difference. She has extensive knowledge in the area of law and always tries to help her clients with anything she can help with.
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17 May, 2022 by Karen
Kris is professional, detail-oriented, and thorough. We hired her to assist us with a case and we were extremely satisfied with the outcome. She more than met our expectations.
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24 Sep, 2019 by Amanda
Kris is not only an incredibly personable, compassionate person, she is a well experienced, knowledgeable and fair attorney. From the moment we made our first call to Kris, she was prompt in her response and Kris’ caring nature heard our incident that occurred in our family that brought us to a temporary restriction in parenting time. Kris has a very no-nonsense approach to advocating for parenting rights and what is in the best interest of the children involved. In much less time than we expected, more than a few court dates and stipulations, we were relieved on the other side in having the children back 50/50.
Additionally, we are a blended family, so having an advocate that is aware of our family dynamic and situation she has been amazing at representing our family at all milestones in the court process. When dealing with our children being fed gluten on a celiac disease restricted diet, Kris advised and represented us in contempt orders for the other parent involved and re evaluating child support as needed. She is an all around amazing attorney that has really brought our family true legal representation that is second to none.
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19 Sep, 2019 by Steve
I hired Kris for two different cases, the most difficult being my Divorce. She really worked her tail off for me, got me most everything I deserved. Also walked me through every step with empathy and compassion. When I had questions, she was right there to answer. I would highly recommend her without question. Thank you Kris!
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18 Nov, 2020 by Chas
We had a difficult landlord-tenant issue. Jay helped mediate the situation and knew what to do to resolve it in a timely manner. He was very courteous, thoughtful, and generous with his time. We feel fortunate to have hired him to help us!
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22 Mar, 2019 by James
I hired Jay Pickard to provide me with a living will. He was very prompt, knowledgeable, ethical, and empathetic. His staff did a quality job as well and he put in the extra time and effort to address our concerns and the nuances of our case. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for services in his areas of practice.
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04 Dec, 2016 by Mike
Jay was a true professional from the start of our relationship. I had unfortunately been through 3 different Attorney's previously for a child support case before meeting Jay Pickard. Jay and his staff accomplished more in 3 months than the other Attorney's did in 3 years. At Pickard & Ross they will tell you upfront if you have any legal remedies for your personal situation and will be honest with you about your case. I will never go to anyone else for any of my legal needs Jay and Pickard & Ross have a client for life!
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10 Jan, 2020 by Natasha
Robert was such a blessing in my case. He was very thorough but compassionate through the whole process. I fee like he went above and beyond to help me get to my desired resolution and at such a reasonable price. The world needs more attorneys like this!! Absolutely recommend!
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09 Oct, 2019 by Cory westmoreland
Mr. Schultz is an attorney that I count on consistently in and around the Denver area. I have been able to get in contact with him on numerous occasions and he has always showed the professionalism you would expect from a highly regarded attorney. I cannot recommend him enough to anyone that has any issues within a wide array of legal aspects. Thank you a million times!!!
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14 Jun, 2019 by Michelle
Mr Schultz was attentive, engaged, and professional.
He was able to procure most of my deposit back, after my landlord withheld a large portion of a $5800 security deposit.
I would highly recommend utilization of his legal services!
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07 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
I just had a few questions about a $2000 summons I received fro medical bills. Nicholas was very helpful and responsive to my questions.
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19 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
I never thought I’d be in this situation but Craig was very professional and helped me through it. I never waited too long to have questions answered and I’m very grateful for his services.
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18 Dec, 2018 by Karen t.
I was referred to Mr. Horvath from another legal service. I called him & explained my situation. He immediately sent me an email on what particulars needed to be done. He was very understanding & answered any & all of my questions. He was extremely professional, kind and made me feel like his only client. I would highly recommend him to family & friends! Side note-his assistant, Jessica, was also wonderful to work with!
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21 Jul, 2014 by Ann
Michelle went above and beyond what was required during the application/determination process of obtaining Medicaid for my parents. The determination took over a year and despite this long time frame, Michelle continued to be current with the case. She was professional, knowlegeable, and courteous during the whole process. She is a very genuine person and her confidence seems so natural -- a result of her excellent preparation and strong knowledge.
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02 Jun, 2014 by Jack
Michelle was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and helpful in the preparation of all the paperwork and communications with the Colorado Medicaid agencies involved with getting my wife admitted to a nursing home. I would highly recommend "Shupe and Associates" elder law firm and Ms. Smith in particular. Thank you.
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28 May, 2014 by Ted
I hired Michelle to clean up title issues on some properties and probate issues. She was fast and prompt in answering questions and getting the proper documents recorded.
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16 Mar, 2018 by Fred
I retained Bonnie Bowles as my estate planning attorney after hearing the ad for Wills and Wellness on a Denver radio station. I was in need of an estate planning attorney to assist me in the development of a trust document. Bonnie was very helpful with her advice on trust issues as well as with the wording that would accurately conveyed my planning wishes. Additionally, I had need of an attorney to help me with property title probate. She agreed to handle these legal issues for me as well. I am very pleased with her advice and help she offered in the development of my estate plan.
Fred
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03 Feb, 2018 by Chelsea
Bonnie was terrific to work with! She the made emotion-filled process of Estate Planning/Living Will for me and my husband easy and even fun! Bonnie explained everything in simple terms we understood, was patient as we asked questions and very communicative about the process. I would highly recommend her services!
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21 Dec, 2017 by James
My wife and I have been guilty of procrastinating for years about making a trust. We finally made an appointment at Wills and Wellness. We met with Bonnie Bowles to get the process started. The process was painless! We felt very confident that our case was handled by experts. The feeling of relief of and accomplishment was awesome! The cost was substantially less than we were prepared to pay. In exchange, I now have the confidence that our assests will be distributed as we intended. Thank you Bonnie.
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23 Jan, 2021 by Bruce rumsey
I refer a lot of people to Steve Cook! He combines a sincere warmth with tactical competence, strength and tenacity. I have found him to be dogged in his efforts to thoughtfully guide his clients to safer ground, while advocating for them in every way imaginable. Mr. Cook has the unique ability to balance toughness and tenderness in his comprehensive approach to client protection and well-being.
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19 Mar, 2020 by Jerry
He is very informative about law and case perception. He has done nothing short of a top notch job for me. Even when i get frustrated and blow up he still remains calm and collective. He looks for the long game in custody and isn't one of those that swing for the fence the first try. He understands there are processes and in child custody it takes time. He has proved to me over and over again why he does what he does even though i initially disagree, and somehow he is 99.9% of the time right. He is also well rounded his expertise isn't just family law. I would highly recommend him if you want a good attorney that will fight for you.
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09 Aug, 2016 by Simon ovens
Luis was hired when my troubles started. Unfortunately for me more trouble followed as I understand little of some of the crazy laws in the US. Never the less he knows how to play the game, he knows how to hold, fold and eventually i walked away somewhat a free man. Highly recommend him and his firm, loyal, friendly and professional!
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28 Nov, 2022 by Lee
We had some family law issues involving 85 y/o mother-in-law. Trey was very patient, thorough, and kind to her in clearly explaining what she was signing. He was extremely fair with us.
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08 Jul, 2020 by Jessica
I had so many issues with my narcissistic ex husband and Trey was great. Sometimes suggesting it wasn’t worth fighting over and it would be too costly (like the tax dispute we had). I may not have liked the answer but it was good advise. He was very helpful, thorough and compassionate. I highly recommend him!
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13 Jul, 2011 by Jennifer
Trey has been a life saver for me. I have had several issues with my ex-husband and the experience I have had with Trey has allowed me to keep my sanity. He is well prepared and makes sure that he has all the facts. I can't recommend him enough to anyone facing these types of issues. Thank you Trey!
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18 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Bradley Frigon is extremely knowledgeable about estate matters including Medicaid. He helped me immensely during a difficult time in my life. His billing practices are very fair and the money spent on probate was well spent. His staff is friendly and helpful, as well. I would highly recommend Mr Frigon and his firm.
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21 Jul, 2016 by Richard
My mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in early 2014. When she found out, she was quick to get her will in order with Bradley and his team. I was designated as her Power of Attorney and Executor of the will, and I had no idea what I was doing. In the initial meetings, Bradley explained everything very carefully, and took plenty of time to answer all of our questions. She passed in April of the following year, and everyone at the office was very helpful while I navigated the complicated process of selling her house, managing her finances, and ultimately settling the estate. They were able to communicate quickly and effectively when I needed it, and made the process much easier than it would have been doing it alone. I'm very grateful to Brad, Vicky, and the rest of the team.
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22 Apr, 2016 by Marcus
My mother's wish was to have my sister and I wait one year from her death to split the inheritance 50/50. As the year from her death approached I contacted my sister regarding splitting the inheritance, but she refused planning on keeping all of the money for herself and making her husband full beneficiary. My mother lived and passed away in Denver, Colorado and I live in Kansas City, Missouri. After doing an internet search, I found Mr. Frigon's site very professional, thus I contacted his office for a consultation.
Although my mother made my sister personal representative and full beneficiary on the inheritance, Mr. Frigon was successful in demonstrating my mother's wishes prior to her death to my sister's attorney in the matter. The matter finally resolved in receiving 50% of my mother's inheritance and for each of my sons to receive money towards a down payment on a home. In conclusion, Mr. Frigon and his office demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and kept me apprised of all matters regarding this issue. The cost of resolving this issue was very fair.
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28 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
We worked together on a legal issue with our business. She worked hard to help us solve the issue and create a win for our business.
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07 Mar, 2023 by Dave
Noel is a compassionate and knowledgeable professional. She has handled multiple cases for me and all with a positive outcome. If you demand detail, reliability and results, Hire Ms. Trujillo.
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04 Mar, 2023 by Joe
I needed a layer for a legal matter and I contacted Noal’s firm. Noel was great to work with and very professional. She kept me informed and was always available when I had questions or concerns. She was on time and let me know what was happening to help me feel comfortable in a stressful situation. Noel was able to resolve my situation and achieved a good outcome. I would recommend Noel Trujillo if you need an attorney.
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15 Jul, 2015 by Barbara
Chris is an honest, trustworthy and ethical attorney whom helped us prevail in a personal injury, bad faith litigation against Country Mutual Insurance Company.
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25 Apr, 2011 by Sking
Chris is approachable, kind, knowledgeable, uses common sense and a sense of humor. He settled my case quickly (well okay, it was almost done anyway) and he took time with us to explain proceedures which helped us set realistic expectations.
Chris gave us information to make educated decisions and when appropriate, utilzed expert resources to review medical records and billings.
Experience counts when negotiating terms on your behalf. Compassion and care count when you need to be championed.
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23 May, 2022 by Anonymous
Steve has been an ally on my case for a few years now. I recommend Steve and his staff, especially his paralegal, Shannon. They have been diligent in their efforts, personable and attentive to the extra effort that my case requires. Steve and Shannon have not wavered in standing up in my case. I feel that my thoughts and views are respected. Even if we don't see eye to eye on something, Steve and I talk through and come to an agreement on how to address an issue. I recommend Steve at Smith & Cook regularly as a family law attorney.
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23 Jan, 2021 by Bruce rumsey
I refer a lot of people to Steve Cook! He combines a sincere warmth with tactical competence, strength and tenacity. I have found him to be dogged in his efforts to thoughtfully guide his clients to safer ground, while advocating for them in every way imaginable. Mr. Cook has the unique ability to balance toughness and tenderness in his comprehensive approach to client protection and well-being.
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13 Mar, 2018 by Yannet martinez
05 Apr, 2017 by Kay a. granath
Best family attorney you could ever want. Has been practicing for many years in he family law area.
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18 Aug, 2019 by Mark
I hired Susan Halloran to represent me concerning a difficult divorce case, and was more than pleased with the results, and Susan made sure that I was treated fairly. Then when I was accused of criminal mischief by my wife, during my divorce process, Susan handled that issue as well. She kept me from needing 2 attorneys. And when I was arrested as a result, Susan dropped what she was doing and immediately, got me out of jail. If that wasn’t enough, she also represented me on a separate case where crossing timelines/court dates of both cases could have caused me to violate a probationary period.
This whole event was going on in conjunction with my having a life changing medical issues. Susan made me focus on the help she needed from me. Susan had this huge jigsaw puzzle to put together, along the way, her patient mentorship of me, and her attention to detail made all the difference. I had 2 major surgeries during that timeframe. And Susan was patient kind and was a calming influence. She multitasked in a way which resulted in my vindication within several court systems, simultaneously.
Susan a no-nonsense, exceedingly hard, working attorney. She proved to me what a huge Heart she has. She stuck with me, and never quit.
My opinion is that if you hire an attorney because they are a go getter, hard worker, and you are counting on that person to resolve your problem.
Then you must also expect that they will need you to contribute to your defense. And if that process fails, so can your case.
Contributing to my case made all the difference. One cannot just pay an attorney and expect them to do it all on their own. Susan should be charging much more than she does, however she cares about her clients, and I can tell you that she did much more work than she charged me for. And also let me do some footwork, that saved her time and lessened my fees. I felt cared about…
My retainer was spent quickly, because it was used to fulfill court requirements in setting up my case. I imagine that’s why they refer to it as a retainer. I got expert help, but wasn’t charged as such. The way Susan streamlined all these issues within several court cases, simultaneously, saved me thousands of dollars. And she kept an innocent man out of jail, and put his life back into the most manageable financial condition possible.
That being said, I can tell you from my perspective that I was impressed by Susan’s level of organization, professionalism, as well as her attention to detail. (I am Retired IT/IBM). Susan is a fair honest and loyal Attorney with a Huge Heart. I can say that I trust her, and if she specializes in a service that I require in the future, I will hire her immediately.
This whole series of events spanned 2+ years. 2 years of hell, that Susan got me through and somehow made it all a bit more bearable.
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13 Aug, 2019 by Penny
Ms Halloran represented our family during a difficult time when options were serious and confusing. Ms Halloran's expertise brought us the best possible results. Working with her was reassuring, as it was evident our case was as important to her as it was to us. I know she spent more time on our case than she listed. She was easy to contact, very direct, and genuinely cared- but not the kind of attorney to pat your hand and let you go on and on about your “feelings”.....while the bill gets bigger, and she doesn’t waste time just “saying” what you want to hear but gets straight to the important business and keeps things on track- redirecting conversations to what is necessary to resolve the case. She identified inaccurate information in court documents and got them corrected. At times, she was more determined than we were, to get things resolved in our favor. She was tough... towards me when it was needed, and tougher on the opposing party, which is more important than I realized at the time. I will definitely call her again if a need arises and highly recommend her! Her work is more than worthy of her very fair fees.
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24 Aug, 2015 by Kathy
Ron made a very difficult situation easy. He answered all my questions and made the whole process very easy and I was able to have peace of mind. I would highly recommend Ron for your legal matters. Thanks Ron!
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28 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
My six months working with Mr. Dee was the most pleasant Lawyer experience i have incurred. I am retired and I have seen and experienced a lot to compare with. Mr. Dee personally returned my calls and e-mails promptly and with specific answers. My case is finished and I can go on with my life . I would recommend Mr. Dee to anyone who thinks they need a lawyer .
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13 Mar, 2018 by Yannet martinez
05 Apr, 2017 by Kay a. granath
Best family attorney you could ever want. Has been practicing for many years in he family law area.
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12 Sep, 2019 by John
Barry Spector is an expert oil and gas attorney. He has done assignments, operating agreements, purchase and sales contracts for us. He is careful and does not waste time.
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01 May, 2013 by Adam
Mr. McKinnon is a highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney. His knowledge pertaining to the auto industry in Colorado is unmatched by any attorney I am aware of. If you have questions regarding legal issues related to operating a dealership, or issues with a motor vehicle sale, he is a great resource.
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18 Mar, 2018 by Kara hercher
07 May, 2024 by Glenn oremus
Working with both Josh and Ed has been a pleasure. I have trusted them with my corporate and personal legal needs for many years
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26 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
A contractor placed a lien on my property. I hired an attorney that did me wrong. Spoke with several attorneys who wouldn't handle because it was too small of case. Called Craig and he was happy to help. Because of a biased judge making a biased ruling against me, we had no choice but to go all the way to the state appeals court. We won the appeal (which also stated the lower court was wrong in their decision) due to Craig's great arguments contained in the motions of my defense. After the win from the appeals court, we were able to eventually settle the case rather than going to trial. Though it was a very long process, due to no fault of Craig's, I ultimately recovered some of the money I was due. Wouldn't have happened without Craig. If you have a civil situation, would recommend you call Craig!
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05 Oct, 2016 by Loretta
Ms. Kloepfer provided sound advice. She looked at both sides of the situation and explained my options and my risks. She didn't waste my time or my money.
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13 Apr, 2014 by Marta
I would recommend Van Horn Family Law enthusiastically and without reservation to anyone who finds themselves in the unfortunate circumstance of needing to go through a divorce. The staff of Van Horn Family Law was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable and professional when I was going through my divorce. It was comforting to work with a firm who not only offered legal counsel and advice, but also prayed with and for me. Although sympathetic with what I was going through, they were professional and realistic about what was likely to occur within the confines of Colorado divorce law. They helped me to navigate this slippery slope as easily as possible and my outcome was better than I had feared. Van Horn Family Law is a firm that has the rare ability to balance the personal and emotional side of divorce with the legal and realistic side. I felt fortunate to have been represented by this firm during one of the darkest seasons of my life.
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If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
