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10 Oct, 2023 by Finnegan
I would recommend anyone to John Velk for his professionalism and attention to detail. He personally has helped me navigate quite a difficult situation in my life and went absolutely above and beyond. I am extremely grateful to him and his amazing assistant.
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03 Sep, 2023 by Lani
I'm so grateful for my son's recommendation... John Velk. Attentive, knowledgeable and compassionate. Tavia is amazing,! She's a jewel John!! Thank you for being in my corner ❣️
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20 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
John took our case. A previous attorney spent over a year and then let us know he was not going to represent us. In less time John and his team got a substantial settlement. He does a wonderful job and cares!
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29 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
We hired CJ to resolve major home inspection issues. CJ is knowledgeable, easy to contact, and a pleasure to deal with on a personal and professional level. He resolved the case almost exactly in the manner he predicted, and he and his office kept us informed throughout the process. Would highly recommend.
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04 Apr, 2023 by Carolyn
I consulted with CJ on a complicated work place violence incident. He not only patiently listened, he understood all the nuances of the case and navigated me to the most advantageous course of action. CJ is a very knowledgeable, versatile and dedicated attorney that I highly recommend!
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04 Apr, 2023 by John and janet
CJ provided much needed assistance to hold a building contractor accountable for a disastrous home construction problem. His efforts resulted in getting our earnest money refunded from a very reluctant adversary. He also counseled us against filing a lawsuit given time and money constraints. We appreciated that advice. Would not hesitate to seek his legal advice again if needed.
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31 Jul, 2018 by Britnie
I had a very extraordinary case. Although it was an atypical event, I was quickly reassured by Martin in my defense and a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders; particularly because the safety of my family was a considerable matter. Martin helped reduce my concerns immensely, with his clear and honest approach and evident knowledge of his practice. He acknowledged and empathized with my situation, and was able to resolve my case with the best possible outcome.
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18 Jun, 2018 by Brandon
Quick, easy, and professional for an expungement case. I contacted two other law firms first which quickly became difficult to work with as they would miss phone appointments or I would not get responses to my messages at all. Martin Judnich was fast to reply, fast with each step, professional, and knew what he was doing too as the case was resolved and ruled in my favor very quickly.
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06 Dec, 2017 by Dawn
Incredibly efficient, conscientious, kind and compassionate! Kept the best interest of my son in mind the whole time and ensured his understanding of what was happening! I also greatly appreciated their communication style and the weekly court updates. Great outcome too!
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03 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
Very attentive and helpful in navigating a business closure and bankruptcy filing. Professional, thorough and considerate. Even the bankruptcy arbitrator let me know that Nik had done a fantastic job on my behalf.
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04 Mar, 2020 by Jackie
Nik was an answer to our prayers. After a family illness we had no choice but to file for guardianship and conservatorship. Nik met with us initially for one hour at no charge. Nik was always aware of our finances and was always very respectful of the law. He navigated us through this lengthy process, keeping us calm and on track. He helped us to achieve our goal and helped us keep our sanity at the same time. We would highly recommend Nik Geronios as a conservative and ethical lawyer. Thanks so much Nik.
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01 May, 2019 by Ed
We hired Nik to represent us in a bankruptcy case. We found Nik after having to fire another attorney who behaved less than honorably. We found Nik to be caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in helping his clients. He answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Nik made a difficult and at times confusing process much more bearable. He was flexible with payment of his fees which greatly helped us. Nik did not try to nickel and dime us with dubious and confusing fees. Nik was true to his word and treated us exceptionally well. I highly recommend Nik to anyone in need of a bankruptcy attorney!
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13 Mar, 2024 by Teamsters union local 190
We hired Matt to handle a specialized case and he exceeded our expectations. Since then, we have continued to utilize Matt's knowledge and skill as our attorney. We highly recommend Matt Thiel.
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03 Apr, 2021 by Cindy
Matt Thiel is the best Lawyer I have ever worked with. He represented my case with dignity and respect. He also went so far as to research and educate himself on our specific case to understand the complex issues involved. He went above and beyond the call of duty to be there when things were tough and encouraged hope for a conclusion. His commitment to me as a client will always be appreciated.
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01 Apr, 2021 by Junaid
I really prefer this person because his experience everything. https://www.fiverr.com/junaidalamshah?public_mode=true
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18 Mar, 2024 by Katie o'reilly
Attorney Miva VanEngen did a lot to help soften a stressful court experience—she communicates clearly and honestly, and shows a lot of compassion and intelligence. She worked hard on my case, was always responsive and direct, and all interactions were pleasant and marked by kindness. I was pleased with the results and grateful I'd found representation in Miva. Highly recommend.
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16 Feb, 2024 by Rebecca quinlan
Absolutely fabulous team. I had other lawyers who didn’t do nearly as much as this Nick did for me in one year. I am so grateful to have had his support and expertise through my case. The team was fantastic with communication in a timely manner which is extremely important in any case. They are friendly, knowledgeable and personable. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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08 Jan, 2023 by Cliff
That’s what you are getting when you ask Wilton Strickland to draft a brief for you. Wilton’s research is always (always) thorough and his writing is always clear, logical and persuasive and never dry. He will collaborate with you to whatever extent you desire. His critique of the weaknesses and strengths of opposing counsel’s memorandum is invariably top-notch. Besides freeing you to focus on other tasks, filing a Strickland-written brief (over your name) increases the respect opposing counsel will have for you. No small thing.
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23 Jan, 2020 by K.....
When I first contacted Mr. Strickland, I was a pro se non-attorney who couldn’t afford a lawyer, and was determined to proceed anyway. I did what learning I could through free search engines like Leagle, but I couldn’t organize my pleadings until I got Wilton’s help. I wound up with some success (I had an uphill battle), which was more than anyone thought I’d have. Thank you so much for all your help!
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25 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
I am an attorney who hired Wilton as a consultant on a case that I was litigating in his state. He has assisted me for the past 18 months with research, strategy and pleadings. He responded very quickly to all of my emailed requests for assistance (often within the hour) and, when he could not respond immediately, typically emailed me back to tell me when he would be free. Wilton provided great research and well-written pleadings, as well as brainstormed about strategy. I'm very grateful for his assistance and highly recommend him to anyone, whether client, or attorney.
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26 May, 2017 by Nancy m
Great lawyer, good staff, Judges love and respect him. Won us $265,000 in judgments and we were the DEFENDANTS (who counter-sued the bad guys!). Have used him for real estate transactions, easements, etc.
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26 May, 2017 by Michael
My family homesteaded in Montana. We have been here for 7 generations. After retiring from Boeing, I returned to Montana where a group of who I can only call greenie anarchists threatened my life, vandalized my property and sued me multiple times. I hired a number of attorneys to represent me, including some big name types from Montana. Most of them only got my name right on my bill. We (barely) prevailed in the lawsuits filed against us, mostly because of my wife's attention to detail and her amazing memory. I told my wife shortly before we contacted Quentin that we were looking into the abyss. The greenies had forged documents allowing access to our property and after I confronted them with a shotgun had me arrested and charged with 6 felonies (240 years in prison). I have never been in trouble with the law. I held security clearances at the federal level and I was looking at prison for the rest of my life. We then hired Quentin as our previous attorney who told me I was a criminal had quit when I asked that Quentin come on-board. The charges "went away" as what I had done was LEGAL and Quentin pointed that out. The greenies then sued me and my wife. Quentin visited us, spent the night and by morning knew more about my case than I did. He had all the facts and had a response for all of the false accusations. We counter-sued and won over $250,000 in damages (what we asked for) as well as permanent restraining orders against those who sued us. I could not ask for a better attorney AND he is honest. I consider him a rarity in the legal profession, a good, honest, highly competent lawyer. If you are looking for one, look no further, this is the real thing!
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19 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Quentin to pursue a claim a negligence claim against a home inspector. Quentin was dogged in pursuit of the inspector, who had left the state, and his insurance company. Through his efforts, I was able to make a full recovery. Quentin only charged me an hourly fee, which ended up costing me much less than a 1/3 or forty percent contingency fee of most other lawyers. I highly recommend Quentin.
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23 Apr, 2021 by Nicole
Greg is an absolutely amazing attorney! He is straightforward, honest and not only extremely intelligent in the legal field but openly helps his clients understand the process as well. Greg is high quality, knowledgable, very responsive and a reasonable attorney who cares about his clients needs. Absolutely recommend!
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26 Feb, 2021 by John velk
Greg is a bright, dedicated and knowledgeable young attorney. I would highly recommend him for anyone that needs a civil litigation specialist.
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07 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Greg was super helpful with connecting me to the right resources for my experience. He has always been knowledgeable of any questions I had and has provided support throughout the process.
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02 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Explained why the specific language in a Quit Claim Deed my family intended to use for transferring ownership to an LLC was incorrect and suggested using a basic Quit Claim Deed instead to avoid problems.
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24 Feb, 2016 by Serenity
Zane is personable, knowledgeable, and a really good attorney. He kept in communication throughout our process and knew what to expect. He was proactive, responsive and kept his fees within our budget. Your case will be in extremely capable hands with Zane Sullivan as your lawyer!
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18 Feb, 2016 by Kara
I would HIGHLY recommend Zane for any real estate representation! He is very responsive to emails and phone calls and I always felt our best interest was at hand. Zane will always be the first person our office turns to!
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31 Aug, 2023 by Mike and julie
We hired David for a business litigation matter. He knows the law, explains the pros and cons of your case, is always responsive to phone calls, emails, and questions, and writes clear and concise court documents. He works well in adversarial situations, knows how to fight for his clients, is always prepared, and is very professional. He has a level head and works hard. If you need a good lawyer, hire David. We had an excellent outcome.
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21 Jul, 2016 by Darra
Dave is always prompt to answer or return my calls and messages. He is attentive to my concerns and is good at handling all elements of the situation, which greatly relieves my workload and anxiety.
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09 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Steele was engaged to represent me in a complex civil suit. He timely responded to my questions, thoroughly explained my case and it's risks, and was able to achieve an excellent result. I highly recommend his services.
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15 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I recently contacted John for a commercial lease dispute that was very time sensitive as the tenant was in the process of moving out. Even though it was late afternoon/after hours, John was able to provide me with important information, and by early the next morning had reviewed my lease and provided me with specific advice on how to proceed. I was able to make a well informed decision and come to a reasonable solution with the vacating tenant.
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13 Apr, 2016 by Lawrence
John helped me by reviewing a letter I wrote to the city regarding a real estate matter. He made excellent suggestions and acted quickly on short notice. I would definitely recommend him to anybody seeking the type of legal services he specializes in.
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28 Mar, 2019 by Ian
Matt did a terrific job helping us with our case. He showed abnormally great patience with us even when I was kind of a pain in the neck and offered a lot of support and wisdom. I hope to never end up in the situation we were in again, but I would definitely use him to handle it if I did.
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02 May, 2017 by Rich
Matt was very helpful with some small business legal issues. He took time to listen to my issue and came up with a great solution. I would highly recommend Shimanek Law.
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12 Apr, 2018 by Christine
Meri assisted with our adoption from foster-care both kin and non-kin. She was available, kind and explained things so that we could understand them. Her prices were reasonable and she provided clear billing information. As the need has arisen we have used her for other minor issues.
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26 Mar, 2018 by Kellyann deniger
I am a current client of Meri's. We needed help in attempting to obtain custody of our grandson who had lived with us most of his life. While we were not successful in obtaining custody, because of Meri's expertise we are written into the parenting plan and are able to have routine and regular contact with him, that would not have been possible without Meri's help. She has great relationships with other attorney's and judges, which adds to her effectiveness. She is kind, realistic and concerned about what is best for the child. Without Meri's help, I would have limited if any contact with this little boy.
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13 Apr, 2024 by Angela
Tb not sure. Do I have open civil cases?. Will you please find out. About unknown cases?
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04 May, 2016 by Tim
It has been very interesting to work with Robert. He has been very professional, informative, and demonstrated that he knows exactly what he is doing while keeping me informed at all times. I would not hesitate to use his services again if the need arose.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Amber
Martin and the rest of the team were amazing help in a less than desirable circumstance. While we are never ready to lose a loved one, they were amazing in making sure I was taken care of and understood all of the processes in taking care of my fathers Estate Probate. I would highly recommend Martin.
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15 Jan, 2019 by Tyler
Martin was quick and easy to work with. He consulted on a TV\Film copyright infringement and drafted a letter that resulted in an agreeable settlement. I went through several law firms in the area, he was one of the few that said he could help. It seems there are few IP\Entertainment lawyers in the area. If we ever have a dispute again, we'll be sure to reach out to him.
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15 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
Bob is an amazing attorney. He was able to help my partner and I through the B-1 and K-1 visa process. Incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and honest. I feel very confident with Bob and have no doubts that his services will help us get our desired result. He's great at follow-through & follow-up. His instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I really have no idea what we would have done without him. He makes the vague, ambiguous language of the USCIS easy to understand. If you ever need any assistance or have any sort of immigration questions-he is definitely your guy.
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25 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
A brilliant honest lawyer, looks out for the best interest of the client. Very hard working, very thorough, excellent work. Very competent and capable. Excellent negotiation skills, got amazing successful results for client.
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06 May, 2018 by Kendra
James went above and beyond for me from the very beginning. I was nervous getting a public defender, but James did amazing. He cared about my case from the beginning and always made me felt heard. James greatly exceeded my expectations and was a fantastic lawyer. I truly believe he would have given me his all at trial if we would have gotten to that point.
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07 Sep, 2021 by Seth
Was very thorough in his explanation of my case and with my options. Wasn't afraid to tell me what his opinion was even when he knew it wasn't what I wanted to hear. Talked in detail of every option and was very fair and transparent. Highly recommend Mr. Erickson for any legal needs. Will be using him again.
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20 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Post has been a great asset to our small Arizona contracting business. He has reviewed, advised and represented us on matters that concern our success with the highest of professionalism. We know we can count on him to be a great listener, give prompt and accurate attention to our needs, and represent our best interests at all times. He has always been honest and trustworthy with our concerns that require legal attention. He has demonstrated that he understands business in depth and takes his profession of serving others seriously.
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12 Dec, 2013 by Mike
I hired Molly to help me with a parenting/dissolution case with an associated criminal case. She came highly recommended and did not disappoint. She was thorough and professional. She was very aggressive, but realistic about the results I could hope for. I've never hired a lawyer and was hesitant, but Molly was approachable and talked to me so I could understand. I would absolutely recommend Molly. I know she's busy, but she's worth the wait. She saved my kids' lives.
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07 Feb, 2021 by Heidi
Andre has been my attorney since Dec 2017. He continues to amaze. He has come out on top every time. Integrity, honest, brilliantly articulate and seems well respected in court. He has been realistic in his expectations, only states the facts and fights for what is appropriate.
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08 Oct, 2017 by Scott
Chris and his team have helped me on multiple occasions regarding legal advice and legal knowledge. They are incredibly professional and helpful through every step of the process. I would highly recommend Chris for anyone seeking a great legal team to represent you and your assets.
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09 Sep, 2017 by Laurie
I have used Worden Thane in the past, Reid was recommended by one of the partners in the firm for a consult on a case involving my home and a renter who did a substantial amount of damage to my property. Total damages so far $4500. Judge in Sanders County, MT ruled against me in small claims court. My only avenue was to appeal. Reid answered all my questions about the appeal process and the lengthy, expensive hearing that would no doubt follow. He was well versed in the law and the code which was used in the judgement against me. While I ended up having little to no recourse to recover the money Reid was generous with his time and was very helpful in my decision to not go forward with appeal. He did not rush me and encouraged me to look at the larger picture of the appeal process as well as the small amount of money I stood to recover from this horrible experience. I trust this man's honesty and his opinion.
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03 Jun, 2019 by Dennis
I had Tracey appointed as my attorney in a dependency neglect case I was the non offending parent she worked very hard for me and my rights as a parent CPS and the district court violated my rights she stood up for me and filed an appeal she won my appeal she filed a appeal in my custody case and won that appeal as well she has a very good legal mind and is very ethical as a attorney and just a over all great human being I would recommend her to anyone dealing with the state or custody she will fight for you
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18 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
I would feel bad if dishonest about the service I received. Pat called me to let me know what was happening in my criminal case. He sat me down and treated me like I was his golfing buddy. In other words, he was straight up. I think he is much better at doing law than making money. And that shows his heart's in the right place. His trial skills are unmatched and I won against the scams of the government. He isn't a know it all, and doesn't treat me like I am bothering him when I show up or call. I have met several of his other clients who have the same high opinion of him. He destroyed the prosecutor's case.
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19 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
I have worked with Cassie on and off for years. She assists with my family ranch and business succession planning. The best part is she works well with all generations of my family.
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25 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Cindy was incredibly easy to work with, very knowledgable of the legal system , very thoughtful and careful. She was always incredibly responsive and timely on all accounts. We always appreciated her guidance, great listening skills, and ability to easily articulate even the most complicated processes.
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10 Sep, 2021 by Lee
We used Ms. Thiel services in a family law/parenting plan. She was extremely thorough, kind, knowledgeable in all legal aspects, punctual, organized and saw us through a difficult situation. We always knew where we stood, what options were to be had, strong and thorough recommendations. We were extremely satisfied with the outcome and would recommend her highly.
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17 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Knowledgeable, professional, and hard working. Highly recommended!
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