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09 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Tara recently handle my EEOC case against my former employer. She was professional in every aspect. From start to finish she explained every part of the action and advised me when I needed advise. I highly recommend her as an attorney.
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21 May, 2014 by Debbie k.
It was a pleasure having Michelle represent me in my case. She is extremely knowledge and went over and beyond on my behalf. She was always available to answer any questions I had and looked out for my best interest. She is so professional and trustworthy and I would definitely recommend her to anybody going through any dispute with their automobile insurance company.
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25 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
Michael is a fantastic attorney. He promptly answered all my questions and effectively handled my complex matter. Highly recommended!
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27 Jun, 2017 by Marco
We hired John to help us with a patent and a trademark. What we liked the most is that he is a straight shooter and will tell you exactly where you stand and what options you have, without sugarcoating anything in order to get your business. He was also very fast at answering any concerns we had even when he was out of the office. Overall, very professional and knowledgeable on the subject. We will continue working with John when it comes to trademarks and patents.
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16 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
I usually don't write reviews for services received. However, it wouldn't be fair to not write one for Hilary Metz. She was an amazing attorney during the 3 months I worked with her. She always went "above and beyond" for me. She ALWAYS told me how it really was, not what she knew I wanted to hear. Her fees are very fair. She WILL NOT drag things on in order to bill more hours for herself. Hilary has always been easy to reach and quick to reply with an answer. Basically, she's everything you could want in an attorney. I am very pleased I chose Hilary Metz for my legal situation. And don't let her young age deter you. This woman had more ethics and confidence than attorneys I've hired in the past. She helped me with a real estate case, even though that's not her principal specialty. Looking back, one would have never known. She always kept me informed and ALWAYS looked out for my best interest. All I can say is you won't be disappointed with Hilary Metz. She did all she could to help me through a very difficult period in my life and I will always be grateful to her.
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24 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Excellent representation services before New York Court. I always felt confident and protected by my counsel. Thank you!
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20 Jul, 2013 by Rick
Represented an Auto Finance Company in the Doral area, CIC Funding, LLC. Dario has a great sense for tactics cloaked around with an excellent practicality approach.
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23 Apr, 2020 by Maey b
I bring to Mr Vaziri my issue and con erns, in less than a week was solved. I had a weird schedule, and again, he worked around that without any issue.
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15 Aug, 2016 by Ron ackerman
Michael Remy is a very knowledgeable attorney, relentless in the defense of a case. He lives for his profession with passion. His personality inspires the clients (and colleagues) the confident that he can perform his duties professionally, and to excellent completion. Michael is sort of like a pitbull, intense and energetic, but fair and personable. I respect him professionally and personally. Furthermore, if I was in need of legal representation, he would be the first name that comes to my mind.
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28 Oct, 2013 by Teresita
Mrs Sandy Angel Esq. Is a lawyer that will keep you inform about your case and will returned all your e-mails and phone call in a timely manner , she is a lawyer I will recommend . Teresita and Mercedes
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16 Jul, 2008 by Felix
As the former Claims Manager for Consolidated Property and Casualty Insurance Company for 10 years, based out of Coral Gables Florida, I had the pleasure of working with Miss Blake immediately out of law school. Ms. Blake immediately acclimated herself to the defense arena and became extremely proficient in obtaining "summary judgments", for our insureds, thus mitigating all further exposure to our "high end" commercial policy's. She is extremely personable, knowledgeable and responsive, thus making her an asset to any insurance company's stable of defense attorneys. Her aggressive but tactful demeanor, and knowledge of the business, provided her with the tools to effect favorable settlements on our behalf.
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29 Jul, 2015 by Thomas
I have been consulting with Mr. Held for the past seven months and I have been very impressed with his knowledge in the area of land use and with his work.
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18 Aug, 2009 by Bennett
Jeff Bercow is one of the best attorney's I've worked with in my 35 years of being in business.
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05 May, 2015 by Vanessa
Mariano is a caring, dependable, and excellent lawyer that goes the extra mile to get results. He kept me fully informed every step of the way and always remained caring and patient with me. He is experienced and knowledgeable. He is prepared, commands respect and attention, and is a force in the courtroom. He was honest with me and always kept me hopeful but with realistic attention. I strongly recommend.
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17 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Best lawyer I have ever had treats his clients like family goes above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable with the way he is handling your case. He makes sure you understand everything that is going on and explains in detail. I highly recommend this attorney!!!!
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27 Jun, 2016 by Patricia
I hired this lawyer because my homeowner's insurance offered very little money to fix my home due to a collapsed roof. My lawyer was able to secure a settlement allowing me to repair all the damages in my home without filing suit. Since he did not file suit, he did not receive any compensation for his services. He was clearly acting on my behalf, not his own. He is very professional and responsive to his client's needs.
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25 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
Lucia Dougherty is extremely knowledgeable. She knows the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach very well. She handled a delicate issue for me and her results exceeded all my expectations. Anyone needing land use advice and representation will be very happy with Ms Dougherty.
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16 Aug, 2012 by Reene
Ms. Pidermann has handled insurance defense cases for my company for the past 2.5 years. She is reliable, responsive, organized and a very strong attorney. She is able to evaluate cases in a concise manner and effectively communicate the best course of action to bring a claim to fruition.
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13 Apr, 2012 by Mike w
As a recent client of Michael Schiff, Esq., I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation. After months of unsuccessful conversations with the dealership where I purchased the vehicle & exhausting countless hours trying to negotiate with the manufacturers "Executive Customer Relationship Team", my patience ran out and I began my search for an attorney who had strong knowledge with The Florida Lemon Law. I found Mr. Schiff through my company's legal plan and retained him in November 2011. During our first meeting, Mr. Schiff set expectations clearly and advised me it would take approximately 3-4 months to fully resolve the case. Mr. Schiff used this time to gather documents & research the repair history of this make and model to build the framework around the case. In March 2011, Mr. Schiff successfully negotiated a breach of warranty settlement directly with the manufacturer resulting in the full recovery of my expenses which neither the dealership or the manufacturer was willing to entertain. This would not have happened without the extensive knowledge Mr. Schiff had regarding the Florida Lemon Law. He consistently proved devotion, passion and tenacity by keeping a dedicated close watch on all pieces of the process and generously offered his professional advice both timely & professionally. Mr. Schiff took the lead by establishing a solid communication plan between all parties and always kept me informed where we were in the process. I am nothing but pleased with Mr. Schiff and his thorough knowledge of the Florida State Lemon Law. As a result, I would highly recommend him with my strongest endorsement and without any hesitation.
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06 Apr, 2017 by Alan
What can I say about someone who saved my life. He is considerate and caring and his legal knowledge is paramount. Worth every penny. He is just simply the best.
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09 Jul, 2015 by Gary
My experience in dealing with Richard Crisonino is for over a 15 year period. I can highly recommend him. As he is an owner of rental properties, he brings a wealth of experience. He has in debth knowledge of commercial leases, evictions, residential nd commercial contracts. He is client oriented and is a good listener. His manner of billing is fair and he can not be accused of running up a bill.
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10 Jul, 2008 by Toni
Myself, along with other members of our company, worked with Ms. Boyer throughout a two-year period, up through and including a 10-day trial, over which we were the prevailing party. Ms. Boyer and her team were highly dedicated every step of the way. I do not recall ever working with an attorney who collaborated with her team as effectively or cared about her work and her client as much as Ms. Boyer. We are truly indebted to Ms. Boyer and her fine team.
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16 May, 2019 by Steven "steve"
Mr, Eaton has provided exceptional counsel. 1) Personalized legal work; 2) Strategic, detailed, super-organized; 3) Dedicated to achieving justice for his clients; 4) Also collaborates well with our attorneys wherein cases require multiple areas of expertise
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10 Feb, 2016 by Dean
Atty Andrew Shamis has been representing my company in PIP suit cases for the past few years with a better than 99% success rate! I can't say enough about his professionalism and skill. The guidance and support that he offers me is immeasurable. For any legal matters pertaining to personal injury law, I highly recommend Mr. Shamis.
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01 Aug, 2015 by Svetlana
Mr. Terrell won a case granting me a restraining order against the former owner of my company. Mr. Terrell than litigated several matters involving my new business. He is an excellent attorney who understood all of my business problems. Mr. Terrell not only provided me with effective legal advice, but he also supported me and took care to make sure that I understood the legal issues at hand. I have all confidence in Mr. Terrell’s legal skills, and trust him completely to represent me and to litigate any matter in my favor if necessary.
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28 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Gilberto was incredibly attentive throughout the entire time he helped me with my case. He always answered my calls and provided assistance throughout the entire process. Highly recommend his services to all looking for a lawyer who really cares for his clients.
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17 Apr, 2012 by Greg
I have used Brian for various legal items over the past 14 years. His intentions and trustworthiness are beyond reproach. If there is ever a topic that he feels he could use additional guidance on when addressing a topic where he has less experience, he will seek it and advise the client of such. I have spoken with counsel who have worked across from him who have suggested that he is a worthy opponent who tries to resolve and do what is in his clients best interest, rather than building a file for his personal benefit. He is open to ideas and suggestions and is a good listener who will provide the very best advise he can. Work is always completed in a time efficient manner and at a reasonable cost relative to a firm of his size. Highly recommended.
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22 Dec, 2009 by Peter
I would highly suggest hiring this attorney (suggesting an attorney does not come easy for me). I, for one, would not recommend 95% of the attorneys that I have used. Having hired at least 20 attorneys in the last 20 years gives me a full understanding of what to expect. Jay was easy to deal with, fair in price, and easy to get on the phone. Those are rare traits in the legal field!! Jay's expertise is in criminal law. P.S. I had very good luck with this attorney too which is unusual for me and the court system.
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25 Jan, 2019 by Rene
You can improvise, the year of experience and the know how are in is side, I get to know Robin went I was 19 years old since then I followed is career. Believe me when I say he is a Top Gun I’m 61 years old now.
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21 Jul, 2016 by Richard
I was referred to Eugene, in the early 90s, Eugene has proven to be a very knowledgeable Attorney. He has handled several cases for my company over the years and each one ended with the results I was looking for. When I am in need of good advice on a legal matter I know I can pick up the phone and I always get an honest answer. In addition to his expected diligence and professionalism, Eugene provides to be driven, creative and very resourceful. He demonstrates exception knowledge of the law in conjunction with excellent comprehension of every aspect of my cases I would highly recommend Eugene Beckham, he is a Extremely Dependable Attorney that provides the right outcome for you.
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

  1. What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
    Ensure the lawyer has relevant experience in the specific area of law pertaining to your case.
  2. How do you charge for your services, and what are the estimated costs?
    Understand the fee structure, including hourly rates, flat fees, retainer fees, and any additional expenses.
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  8. Do you have references from past clients?
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    Understanding potential challenges helps you prepare and sets realistic expectations.
  10. Are there alternative ways to solve my legal problem?
    Discuss options like mediation, arbitration, or settlement to resolve the issue efficiently.

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  1. Verify Their License:
    Check with your state's bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing.
  2. Experience and Specialization:
    Ensure the lawyer specializes in the area of law relevant to your case.
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  8. Ask for References:
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  1. Relevant Documents:
    Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence.
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  • Fee Structures:
    • 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.
  • Factors Affecting Cost:
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      More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs.
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      Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city.
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    Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case.
  • Negotiating Fees:
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    For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
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