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06 Sep, 2024 by Brandi
My husband and I hired Mr White while my husband was incarcerated for a violation of his probation. My husband was facing being revoked on an 18 year sentence. Mr White was amazing the entire time. He gathered all the information needed and took my husbands case in front of the judge for a hearing. He was not willing to accept my husband going to prison for such a long time. Robert White won our case! He was compassionate, understanding, and would communicate every action he was making towards the case. I highly recommend using him and I hopefully will not need to use him in the future but if I ever do find myself in such a situation, he will be the only attorney I will use!
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11 Apr, 2024 by Johnnie
I highly recommend him if you need an attorney. He is a great lawyer and very helpful!!
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11 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
I was facing a class c felony. He got it plead down to anger management and a mental health eval. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney.
Worth every penny and then some.
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13 Feb, 2019 by Alice
My husband and I retained Burton McKinnish to assist us with our home builder for breach of contract. Tegan Couch did a fantastic job for us and we were able to resolve our issues without further litigation. She wrote a very thorough letter to our builder, clearly listed our concerns and followed up periodically to ensure that the builder was completing all items as requested. We could not be happier. Thank you so much for your hard work on our behalf. We would not hesitate to retain your services again should the need arise.
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12 Dec, 2018 by Victoria
I am very grateful for the level of care that Jennifer and her team demonstrated with me and my son during what was one of the most difficult times of my life. She is very thorough and professional in all she does. If you have met Jennifer, then you will understand that she is devoted to her craft and her clients. She is an amazing role model for any modern woman.
I recommend her to you without reservation. In fact of have recently recommended her to a dear friend who also needed good counsel.
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08 Sep, 2017 by David
We had never had any real experience or interaction with an attorney, so I must confess to having been a bit apprehensive prior to our initial interview with Mr. Burton. He immediately put us completely at ease, and was really easy to talk to, as if we'd known him for years. Everyone that we've dealt with in this firm has been wonderful to interact with. It has been a very pleasant experience overall, and I would not hesitate to recommend Burton McKinnish to anyone who is looking for a law firm to handle their legal needs.
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14 Jul, 2017 by Cameron
I went to see Jenae Anderson at Burton & McKinnish about a divorce. After a bit of a rocky start due to a misunderstanding, she worked extremely hard on my behalf. And the office staff, especially Iris Harrison, paralegal, were outstanding. While I would not wish a difficult divorce on anyone, I would recommend Burton & McKinnish immediately.
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18 Feb, 2016 by Susannah
We were referred to Julia by a mutual friend and it was one of the best things that ever happened for our family. Julia's vast knowledge of the child welfare system and the inner workings of the Department of Children's Service made her indispensable to us and our family as we navigated the winding and bumpy road of foster parenting and adoption. She was kind and patient but always honest and never sugarcoated anything. Thanks to Julia, our adoption was smooth and the paperwork fast and easy. I would not hesitate to work with her again should the need arise and encourage anyone looking for an adoption or child custody attorney to call Julia immediately. She is prompt to return emails and phone calls, always answered our questions thoroughly and patiently and did everything she said she would do (and more) quickly. I have no doubt that our family is complete today because of the help we had from Julia. Thank you so much.
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28 Aug, 2015 by Tim
After speaking with many attorneys in the Blount County area, I met with Julia Spannaus. She was very knowledgable about the adoption process and her advice opened many options of where we should go moving forward. She was very thorough and professional. Also, I have a particularly hard schedule to work around and she went above and beyond to make everything work out. We are grateful for her work with us and will be using her services on a second adoption in the the future.
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11 Nov, 2012 by Coral
The professionalism that I observed when working with Julia as an interpreter convinced me to hire her services for my son's conservatorship. She was honest, thorough, knowledgeable, and very respectful of my son's special needs and family's circumstances. We were granted conservatorship very speedily. Thanks, Julia!
Dr. Coral Getino, CCI
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03 Apr, 2015 by Jen
This was my first deal working with Nancy who is now leading attorney at Admiral Title. She was very thorough and kept all parties in the loop throughout the transaction process. Her professionalism and follow through was key to getting information submitted to the court timely. I would most definitely utilize her services again for any future property sales. Wish there were more attorneys like her who truly care about the client...not just the billable hours.
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27 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Nancy Webber handled our Real Estate closing in Tennessee. She is Maryville Title Agency's staff Attorney. Your website does not reflect that fact that she has been a licensed Attorney in Tennessee since the mid 80's. She is extremely professional and I would recommend her highly to handle any real estate needs.
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30 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Long to represent me in what I feared would be an expensive and time-consuming traffic case. He was commendably clear and realistic about the range of potential outcomes and costs associated with this charge. I cannot emphasize strongly enough how satisfied (and relieved) I was with the outcome he was able to secure. For a more than reasonable fee and in far less time than I expected, he succeeded in having my citation dismissed and expunged. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal representation in his practice areas.
I should also add that the staff at Mr. Long's firm were no less helpful than he. They responded to my inquiries with efficiency and grace, and provided me with all the information and documentation I needed, both before and after the matter was resolved.
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05 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr.Andy Long is a phenomenal attorney, and man. My case was one of complications. It was very severe. The evidence that the state had stacked against me was extreme. I was worried, and feared for my life. Mr.long was there the entire time for me. He was there on a personal and professional level for me. I was in a position where I thought my life was ending. He put up with my constant phone calls and questions. He was there for me in every way I needed him to be. He gave me hope. If it wasn’t for this man i would not be here right now. I recommend this man to anyone and everyone. If you see this Mr.Long thank you again.
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27 Mar, 2019 by Lisa
Attorney Hartsoe is very personable and thorough. He makes you feel comfortable with the process. We have used Attorney Hartsoe in two different cases. He does not leave a stone unturned in gathering the information needed to proceed with your case.
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08 Dec, 2023 by Chef
This law firm is top notch. The best part about them, If there's something they can not help you with, they will take the time and the patience to help you figure it out or find someone else that can help you figure it out. I would highly recommend these guys for any legal matter.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Erica anderson
Lucas is passionate about helping people and so knowledgeable!
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27 Sep, 2023 by Nathan smith
Lucas is amazing! He’s dedicated to his clients, he is personable and loves the law. I would highly recommend him for any of your legal needs
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27 Aug, 2024 by Johnathon wilson
20 Aug, 2024 by Melanie holt
Mr. Bevins did an outstanding job supporting and guiding me through the bankruptcy process. He responded quickly with any questions I had and explained, in detail, each step so I understood completely. He’s super patient! Highly recommend 👍🏻
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08 May, 2023 by Dustin white
Fantastic and non judgemental . Very effective and knows his stuff. Seems to have great integrity
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05 Feb, 2021 by Kimberly girbert
Very friendly front staff.
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05 Feb, 2021 by Kimberly girbert
Very friendly front staff.
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29 Aug, 2023 by Joye law
Mark Hartsoe is a lawyer’s lawyer. We have associated him on several cases in the past and he is committed to stellar client service. If you need help with an injury claim in Eastern Tennessee, you can’t go wrong with Mark.
- Ken Harrell, Managing Partner of Joye Law Firm
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17 Jul, 2023 by Brandon o'neal
I submitted a contact form on Mark's website shortly after a wreck earlier this year. I actually was shocked that he contacted me within 5 minutes to talk about everything. With Mark, the entire process was so simplified. He told me everything I needed to know up front and clarified everything for me to understand from any lawyer jargon that normal people may misinterpret. He lined out everything from start to finish and made it so easy from a client's perspective. He knows what he is doing and is very professional through the entire process. Highly recommend!! Thanks, Mark!
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01 Oct, 2022 by Scarlette reign
02 Nov, 2024 by Jean
Mike Hickman is Outstanding!! He took on daughter's case last min and he is fighting every step of the way for her !! I would absolutely recommend Mike to everyone I know
Thank you sooo very much Mike !!
JB
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02 Nov, 2024 by Dirk diggler
I guess i didn't realize he only works for divorcee's, because its so hard to get a win for a woman in a divorce, LOL.
Likes to ask you questions then won't listen to answer, basically wants you to be his paralegal, i'm not a lawyer. I'm here to get legal answers.
Like a plumber, "So what's the problem?"
"Well the toilet is...."
"I don't have time to hear about this now, I've worked on sinks, but never toilets, not sure how i will figure it out? Are you wanting to divorce your toilet and take all his crap with you? because you found a new toilet that isn't out working to pay for everything all the time and you feel sad while spending all its money while sitting on every other toilet in town? I can do that.
What you need to do is learn all about toilets, read all the manuals pass the master plumber test and then report back to me what you found out, I can see you in a few weeks, mmk?"
"Ok, a few weeks till you can hear about my toilet?...but yes that's why i'm calling", I'd like to make an appt."
"Ok" then hangs up on you.
Good to know that all people in East TN, are slow witted, lazy, rude, lack critical thinking skills and think morals, character and bathing is optional.
Put down the case of natural light cans and pick up a book every now and then. Nevermind, it won't help.
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28 Oct, 2024 by Mary dockery
Thank you for everything! I apprectate everything you did for me!
Great lawyer for divorces…highly recommend Mr. Hickman. He’s the best!
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06 Jun, 2023 by Pj and michael bruce
Gina is such an amazing attorney and for that matter person in general. She is VERY thorough and sees the problem through whatever it may be. Communication is never an issue and she's always happy to help in any way she can. She has fought for us and helped us get to where we needed to be. I 110% recommend her for anyone going through a custody battle.
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15 Sep, 2016 by Kelley
Gina, is thorough and in tune with her cases. She understands all aspects and helps you get your case resolved... I'm my opinion You can't beat her on experience and knowledge... She cares about you and your case..
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07 Nov, 2014 by Andrea
Gina has represented my husband and I twice now and we will be using her again soon. We used her for
child custody/child support issues. Gina is caring, knowledgeable, and will go the extra mile for her clients. I have
never, in 7 years, not been able to speak to her if I had a question even if I wasn't a client of her's at that particular time. She is one of the most reasonably priced attorney's In the Blount Co area. We have referred several people to her and they have also had wonderful experiences with her. You will not regret hiring Gina Jenkins. She is the best of the best !
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16 Feb, 2021 by Angela gillespie
Recommend you did the best you could to be there for your family and try to not just take the money and not do.
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16 May, 2021 by John
Hi, my name is John Y. I happened to be blessed enough and had Rick! He is the best I've had and one of the BEST I have EVER seen do it! Period, no❓ hire him!!!!
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05 Apr, 2010 by Anonymous
In 2004 I hired Mr. Hyder to pursue a Family & Medical Leave case for me. I was fired from my job for simply attempting to go to the doctor to obtain certification for FMLA leave. He charged me $1,200 to prepare the Complaint for Court; it was 25 pages and was thoroughly done. The case was a contingency case, which means he was to get a third of any money obtained. I had to pay for the depositions. He worked his tail off. He took 8 or 9 depositions. The company tried to get the case thrown out, said the evidence was not strong enough. The court said "no, we are going to trial". The company settled for $75,000 and I believe that the attorneys for the company did not want to tangle with Stephen Hyder. We had too much on them. Mr. Hyder discovered that their reasons for firing me simply did not hold water. That they were a bunch of bald face liars!! Mr. Hyder really worked my case and I would not have won without his hard work.
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08 Dec, 2023 by Chef
This law firm is top notch. The best part about them, If there's something they can not help you with, they will take the time and the patience to help you figure it out or find someone else that can help you figure it out. I would highly recommend these guys for any legal matter.
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27 Sep, 2023 by Erica anderson
Lucas is passionate about helping people and so knowledgeable!
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27 Sep, 2023 by Nathan smith
Lucas is amazing! He’s dedicated to his clients, he is personable and loves the law. I would highly recommend him for any of your legal needs
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10 Aug, 2022 by Lori barrett
Very thorough and responsive. Excellent advice and quality of work. Would highly recommend using either Trey or Anne for representation or legal council.
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26 Jun, 2022 by Bobby clemmer
They are passionate, courteous and responsive. Simply said, they care and want to give clients their best effort. I highly recommend Jackson and Weier.
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10 Aug, 2022 by Lori barrett
Very thorough and responsive. Excellent advice and quality of work. Would highly recommend using either Trey or Anne for representation or legal council.
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26 Jun, 2022 by Bobby clemmer
They are passionate, courteous and responsive. Simply said, they care and want to give clients their best effort. I highly recommend Jackson and Weier.
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14 Dec, 2024 by Little river walker
04 Dec, 2024 by Gaming with andy
They are amazing and very fast , they got my girlfriend out the next day and all her stuff dropped and they work with you on the price and payment plans they are awesome, highly recommend
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02 Dec, 2024 by Christin blake
Sarah was incredibly professional, & always kept me informed throughout the entire process. Sarah’s in-depth knowledge of the law was evident, & she expertly navigated the complexities of my case. Sarah was always readily available to answer any of my questions, & kept me updated on any new development. Her communication is quite impeccable to say the least. She has completely went above, & beyond, & even out of her way to help me. Thanks to Sarah’s hard work, & dedication, I was able to achieve a very favorable outcome in my particular case. I felt genuinely cared for, & supported throughout the legal process, which made a huge difference. I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. If you want the best lawyer, & the best outcome for your case Sarah is your gal! Not to mention she is also such a kindhearted person as well.
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02 Nov, 2024 by Jean
Mike Hickman is Outstanding!! He took on daughter's case last min and he is fighting every step of the way for her !! I would absolutely recommend Mike to everyone I know
Thank you sooo very much Mike !!
JB
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02 Nov, 2024 by Dirk diggler
I guess i didn't realize he only works for divorcee's, because its so hard to get a win for a woman in a divorce, LOL.
Likes to ask you questions then won't listen to answer, basically wants you to be his paralegal, i'm not a lawyer. I'm here to get legal answers.
Like a plumber, "So what's the problem?"
"Well the toilet is...."
"I don't have time to hear about this now, I've worked on sinks, but never toilets, not sure how i will figure it out? Are you wanting to divorce your toilet and take all his crap with you? because you found a new toilet that isn't out working to pay for everything all the time and you feel sad while spending all its money while sitting on every other toilet in town? I can do that.
What you need to do is learn all about toilets, read all the manuals pass the master plumber test and then report back to me what you found out, I can see you in a few weeks, mmk?"
"Ok, a few weeks till you can hear about my toilet?...but yes that's why i'm calling", I'd like to make an appt."
"Ok" then hangs up on you.
Good to know that all people in East TN, are slow witted, lazy, rude, lack critical thinking skills and think morals, character and bathing is optional.
Put down the case of natural light cans and pick up a book every now and then. Nevermind, it won't help.
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28 Oct, 2024 by Mary dockery
Thank you for everything! I apprectate everything you did for me!
Great lawyer for divorces…highly recommend Mr. Hickman. He’s the best!
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17 Sep, 2023 by Dawn pridemore
Thank you! You were very thorough and answered all my questions!
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31 Aug, 2023 by Karen hensley
24 Jul, 2023 by Robert mcandrew
Very competent and personable!
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27 Oct, 2024 by Aaron kimsey
Julia helped my wife and I through the fostering process of a child. She and her team communicated well; she was brilliant in the courtroom; and knowledgeable beyond belief. From an attorney that knows legal acumen when I see it... Julia is wonderful!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Carol skeirik
Julia is brilliant, unflappable, gives great counsel and knows her stuff. If she recommends something, do it! And, both Julia and her paralegal Lindsay or very accessible. I have really appreciated that quality thru my journey.
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26 Jul, 2022 by Kasey burk
Attorney Julia Spannaus services were beyond excellent. She made sure we understood everything that would be happening throughout our case. And made it possible for us to ensure the safety of our infant family member. I would, and have highly recommended her to anyone who is in need of a family attorney. She truly is the best of the best.
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27 Oct, 2024 by Aaron kimsey
Julia helped my wife and I through the fostering process of a child. She and her team communicated well; she was brilliant in the courtroom; and knowledgeable beyond belief. From an attorney that knows legal acumen when I see it... Julia is wonderful!
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08 Sep, 2022 by Carol skeirik
Julia is brilliant, unflappable, gives great counsel and knows her stuff. If she recommends something, do it! And, both Julia and her paralegal Lindsay or very accessible. I have really appreciated that quality thru my journey.
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26 Jul, 2022 by Kasey burk
Attorney Julia Spannaus services were beyond excellent. She made sure we understood everything that would be happening throughout our case. And made it possible for us to ensure the safety of our infant family member. I would, and have highly recommended her to anyone who is in need of a family attorney. She truly is the best of the best.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Kathy stallings
23 Jun, 2024 by Travis williams
I love Laura. She is the best lawyer I have ever had. She is a true, you know what! Lol, I mean that as a true compliment, in the good way. As in, if your in a dog fight in a court room, she's really gonna fight for you! You're going to be glad she is in your corner when you see her in action, trust me! P.S. Laura I will pay my remaining balance soon I promise lol 😆. Stay cool Laura and I will see you soon!
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20 Mar, 2024 by B doc
Very rude and unprofessional. I truly don't think she did one thing for me even after spending about $7,000 on her (besides screw me over). She told me I would have to give her an additional $15,000-20,000 if I wanted her during court? Her and "her" mediator are very shady, and need to be looked into. Run far away from this woman. PS- if I could have given zero stars, I would have.
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16 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
Abby satterfield has been a good lawyer so far she has always showed up to my hearings without being late or sending an associate. She is very polite and no judgemental she will listen to everything you say before jumping to conclusions as to why you are in the situation your accused. She will help anyway she can unlike most attorneyz just trying to get paid she actually tries to treat her clients like someone who deserves. I have complete faith she will do me and my case right. Will definitely be using Ms. Satterfield again if ever needed (hopefully next time im not the defendant in a case lol)
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04 Jul, 2023 by Amy moore
Thanks Allen.
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04 Nov, 2020 by Donna hood
06 Feb, 2020 by Dylan beverage
02 Nov, 2024 by Jean
Mike Hickman is Outstanding!! He took on daughter's case last min and he is fighting every step of the way for her !! I would absolutely recommend Mike to everyone I know
Thank you sooo very much Mike !!
JB
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02 Nov, 2024 by Dirk diggler
I guess i didn't realize he only works for divorcee's, because its so hard to get a win for a woman in a divorce, LOL.
Likes to ask you questions then won't listen to answer, basically wants you to be his paralegal, i'm not a lawyer. I'm here to get legal answers.
Like a plumber, "So what's the problem?"
"Well the toilet is...."
"I don't have time to hear about this now, I've worked on sinks, but never toilets, not sure how i will figure it out? Are you wanting to divorce your toilet and take all his crap with you? because you found a new toilet that isn't out working to pay for everything all the time and you feel sad while spending all its money while sitting on every other toilet in town? I can do that.
What you need to do is learn all about toilets, read all the manuals pass the master plumber test and then report back to me what you found out, I can see you in a few weeks, mmk?"
"Ok, a few weeks till you can hear about my toilet?...but yes that's why i'm calling", I'd like to make an appt."
"Ok" then hangs up on you.
Good to know that all people in East TN, are slow witted, lazy, rude, lack critical thinking skills and think morals, character and bathing is optional.
Put down the case of natural light cans and pick up a book every now and then. Nevermind, it won't help.
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28 Oct, 2024 by Mary dockery
Thank you for everything! I apprectate everything you did for me!
Great lawyer for divorces…highly recommend Mr. Hickman. He’s the best!
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04 Aug, 2023 by Jeff baerns
Jason and his staff are great
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06 Apr, 2023 by Allison bennett
10 Oct, 2022 by Chris conn
Scam artists, do not recommend using at all! Ex and I were instructed to attend mediation we both had to put up the monetary amount for 2 hours of time each which is a combined 4 hours and we weren't even in mediation 30 minutes and our issue cannot be resolved with mediation and they are refusing a refund for the time that wasn't used but saying oh you can schedule another mediation for the time left over! Our issue wasn't resolved the first time! So I don't know why it's so hard to refund someone money paid for time that wasn't even used! Dude really thinks he made 3.5 hours of profit on 30 minutes! Just appalling!
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