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04 Aug, 2017 by Cynthia
Almost 5 years ago, I went on FMLA and took a short medical leave from my job. My doctor told me that my job was protected and not to worry about missing work. To my surprise, when I returned to work, my employer abruptly changed my job duties and acted mad I had been gone. This was too much and I was an emotional mess. I tried fighting to get my job back to no avail. My sister suggested I call a lawyer. I called the only lawyer I knew in Wisconsin. I begged her for help and she gave me 2 lawyer's names her law firm referred individuals to for employment disputes. Both lawyers I called were awful! They wouldn't listen to my story for more than 5 minutes without cutting me off to say they would charge me to come in and meet with them. That's when I turned to Google and found Attorney Mihelich. I spoke with his secretary first (intake) and then received a call back that same week from Attorney Michelich. He gave me free advice for a meeting with HR and my boss. He also told me he hoped I didn't have to hire him. At the HR/boss meeting, company management ganged up on me and told me I was not a "team player" for complaining. I circled back to Attorney Michelich and within two weeks, my boss got fired, the HR manager resigned and I got a speedy confidential resolution to my problem without having to go to court. I was so impressed that as I moved onto other jobs, I refused to accept unfair treatment knowing that the Employer does not always win. If you're a Wisconsin employee with a dispute, let Attorney Mihelich take it on. You will most likely have to pay by the hour, but it's worth it for peace of mind from the idiots who run some of these companies.
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16 Jan, 2017 by Lisa
Bob reviewed the facts of the case and provided advice on what could be expected. He counselled for realistic expectations rather than maximizing his income.
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12 Jan, 2017 by Brett
I hired Bob as my attorney after working with him prior on what turned out to be a wrongful termination claim against my employer. One of the main reasons I decided to hire Bob (besides his reputation for being good at what he does), is that he treated me with respect and understanding. Bob is a down to earth person who really cares for his client. He is not just about the money as I found with a few other attorneys I had met with prior.
I as terminated after over two decades of service with no real reason or a severance package. Bob worked diligently with me from the start, sharing realistic expectations and options along the way. In the end, I walked away satisfied and with peace of mind.
Bob is a great attorney, and one who works closely with you, laying out realistic expectations that help you make the best decision. From the start, he gives great advice and is a bull dog going after what you deserve. I would recommend him to anyone who has an employment case needing legal attention.
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18 Sep, 2020 by Keith
I was a party to an employment agreement. Nick advised me in a wrongful discharge dispute related to that agreement, and represented me during negotiations and settlement. He is a great teacher, and helped me to understand the issues so that we could work as partners to set a reasonable settlement objective and chart a strategy for getting there. I quickly developed great confidence in him and was absolutely delighted with the outcome. Perhaps one of the best things about working with Nick is his demeanor. There were significant financial ramifications involved in this case and I was riding an emotional roller coaster. Nick's style is very calm and matter-of-fact, which helped me to stay in a head-space that was conducive to good decision-making.
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25 Aug, 2020 by Emily
Nick was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided several options to obtain vacation pay that was promised however not delivered upon early termination. Nick was very responsive to my phone calls and emails and took time out of his day to make sure I understood my options to recoup lost pay. I would highly recommend Nick to family, friends and peers for any employment, labor disputes in which would need an attorney.
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18 Aug, 2020 by Wendy
I contacted Attorney McLeod for guidance on an employment separation agreement. It was clear from our first conversation that he has expert knowledge of the law and walked me through each step of the process. He outlined what to expect in straightforward terms and was extremely responsive when I had questions. A professional in every sense of the word, I would highly recommend Nick McLeod if you are in need of an attorney.
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20 Jun, 2024 by Brian
Brianna was, in a word, exceptional. She reviewed documents from a separation agreement, insurance, benefits and other items. She made what was an extremely overwhelming situation easy to understand and clearly communicated actionable next steps on how we should proceed. She was also incredibly prompt in her response time, which was greatly appreciated. If you want an attorney who is an expert in her field, hire Brianna. I can’t say enough good things about her.
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29 May, 2024 by Nicole
When first meeting Brianna Covington, I was impressed with her upfront honesty and overall demeanor. All of my options were thoroughly discussed and I was able to choose what best fit my needs. Brianna's communication and responsiveness was better than I expected. With Brianna's knowledge and experience, she was able to negotiate an outcome that met my expectations. I highly recommend Brianna; her commitment and determination have proven success.
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23 May, 2023 by Kate
I have referred many clients to Attorney Covington. She is thorough, responsive and gets good outcomes for her clients while helping them understand and navigate tricky benefit systems.
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07 Apr, 2016 by Brad
We have worked with Greg for over 2 years regarding our retail store leases. He has been a great asset negotiating and achieving the desired results for our business.
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15 Oct, 2010 by Brian
Greg is an exceptional attorney with the tested ability to make deals happen. I have recommended Greg on more than one occasion, and on each occasion, my clients’ scenario was professionally resolved to their great satisfaction.
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12 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Erchull guided me with sound legal advice in how to handle a disgruntled employee. He assisted with advice, internal HR documents and verbiage that certainly helped resolve this negative situation in a positive manner...resulting in the desired outcome. Additionally, with his assistance this issue did not need to be settled in court. His knowledge and leadership was invaluable and I am very grateful that he was available to help me and my business.
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14 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
I was kept informed of everything I needed to know. This included a divorce proceeding as well as a drunk driving charge.
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09 Nov, 2011 by Anonymous
Mr. Schober and his law firm went above and beyond in this collection matter of money owed by a customer. Sometimes it is the principle of the matter instead of just writting a matter off. Charges were fair and consistent with what was originaly agreed upon. We were always kept informed to changes and findings in this case. Very friendly and knowledgeable lawyer.
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12 Nov, 2009 by Anonymous
She was very calm and professional. I was pleasantly surprised at her warm demeanor, all around she was a great lawyer to have.
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15 Jan, 2023 by Gregory kleynerman
Very professional, fact, rezonable.
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14 Jan, 2023 by David price
14 Jan, 2023 by Beth roberts
Jim Lowe is the BEST! He is extremely knowledgeable, down to earth and the best at teaching you along the way. He sees what you see and helps you achieve it. He has become a great teacher in all areas of the patent process. Very grateful for Jim.
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18 Oct, 2022 by Mike westfahl
10 Sep, 2024 by Maria molzahn
This was the worst experience I’ve ever had with a law firm. I was blatantly lied to, misinformed, and led to believe things that were far from the truth. Due to the negligence of this law firm, my case was untouched for four months—without my knowledge. When I finally discovered this, I was upset, appalled, and deeply disturbed that a law firm would engage in such behavior.
I was misled into believing my case was being actively worked on when, in reality, the attorney assigned to my case had left. They failed to inform me that a new attorney wouldn’t start for another month, and once he did, he was already backed up for over a month. I was left under the false impression for over four months that my case was being handled, but it wasn't.
I was charged almost $400 for a “case/paperwork review,” yet the firm knew the attorney assigned to my case was leaving and wouldn’t be completing the review. They knowingly took my money for a service they never intended to provide, which is extremely disturbing. When I finally learned that the attorney had left, I was told that another lawyer would look over my case. However, based on his nonsensical email and phone call, it was clear that my case was not reviewed at all—not even 1%.
This firm not only wasted my time but also added unnecessary distress to my life. As a single homeowner, my bills are piling up, and I was misled for over four months when I could have sought help elsewhere. If they had been honest from the start, I would have immediately found another firm to take on my case and get things moving.
The dishonesty, negligence, and lack of respect this law firm demonstrated are beyond words. I strongly recommend avoiding this firm. Do yourself a favor and keep scrolling—you'll save yourself a lot of distress and money.
I pride myself on giving honest reviews with detailed explanations to help others make informed decisions. While I often see 1-star reviews with no explanation, I want to ensure that readers know exactly why I rated this firm so poorly. My cats could’ve done a better job representing me, and they wouldn’t have charged me a dime.
Once again, it’s highly disturbing that a law firm would act this way. I’ve dealt with bad businesses before, but this firm is easily in the top 10 of the worst. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. For your own good, keep scrolling—trust me, it will save you money and unnecessary stress.
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01 Sep, 2024 by Matt jacobs
A great team of professionals to help you.
I had contacted Alan a few times before retaining him about my overtime complaint. He was extremely helpful with questions and directions. My case had the possibility of being taken by a district attorney for free. Alan instructed to let the DA take the case if they would, this showed me great intentions on his part that he was not out just for money but to help individuals as well.
Thank you Alan and team for all that you have done. I am extremely pleased with the outcome. Without your help the case would have hit a dead end.
I will definitely refer this team to others who need assistance.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
No one can anticipate a sudden employment change and the upheaval that comes with it. Attorney Olson and his team are too notch professionals that helped me through my employment claim. They offered sound guidance and support in the settlement of my claim. I received good communication from start to finish, knowing what the next steps would be and what the deadlines were. My questions and concerns were addressed in a timely and realistic manner. I strongly recommend Alan Olson and Associates.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Maria molzahn
This was the worst experience I’ve ever had with a law firm. I was blatantly lied to, misinformed, and led to believe things that were far from the truth. Due to the negligence of this law firm, my case was untouched for four months—without my knowledge. When I finally discovered this, I was upset, appalled, and deeply disturbed that a law firm would engage in such behavior.
I was misled into believing my case was being actively worked on when, in reality, the attorney assigned to my case had left. They failed to inform me that a new attorney wouldn’t start for another month, and once he did, he was already backed up for over a month. I was left under the false impression for over four months that my case was being handled, but it wasn't.
I was charged almost $400 for a “case/paperwork review,” yet the firm knew the attorney assigned to my case was leaving and wouldn’t be completing the review. They knowingly took my money for a service they never intended to provide, which is extremely disturbing. When I finally learned that the attorney had left, I was told that another lawyer would look over my case. However, based on his nonsensical email and phone call, it was clear that my case was not reviewed at all—not even 1%.
This firm not only wasted my time but also added unnecessary distress to my life. As a single homeowner, my bills are piling up, and I was misled for over four months when I could have sought help elsewhere. If they had been honest from the start, I would have immediately found another firm to take on my case and get things moving.
The dishonesty, negligence, and lack of respect this law firm demonstrated are beyond words. I strongly recommend avoiding this firm. Do yourself a favor and keep scrolling—you'll save yourself a lot of distress and money.
I pride myself on giving honest reviews with detailed explanations to help others make informed decisions. While I often see 1-star reviews with no explanation, I want to ensure that readers know exactly why I rated this firm so poorly. My cats could’ve done a better job representing me, and they wouldn’t have charged me a dime.
Once again, it’s highly disturbing that a law firm would act this way. I’ve dealt with bad businesses before, but this firm is easily in the top 10 of the worst. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. For your own good, keep scrolling—trust me, it will save you money and unnecessary stress.
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01 Sep, 2024 by Matt jacobs
A great team of professionals to help you.
I had contacted Alan a few times before retaining him about my overtime complaint. He was extremely helpful with questions and directions. My case had the possibility of being taken by a district attorney for free. Alan instructed to let the DA take the case if they would, this showed me great intentions on his part that he was not out just for money but to help individuals as well.
Thank you Alan and team for all that you have done. I am extremely pleased with the outcome. Without your help the case would have hit a dead end.
I will definitely refer this team to others who need assistance.
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09 Jul, 2024 by Brian leonard
Alan responded timely and addressed all my questions. Alan is very professional and knowledgable.
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30 Aug, 2023 by Alaa abdallah
Hopefully I will be calling max for a defamation lawsuit I want to pursue. I have to file a claim against the sheriff department who came in my house with no warrant serving me the deputy best friend restraining order against me to not go on my own job! It was self interest.
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06 Mar, 2023 by Rebecca markowski
Attorney Livingston represented me in my divorce case. He was able to take a very unfair situation and work towards a reasonable settlement with the other party. I truly felt that he advocated for me and my children.
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03 Mar, 2023 by Jordan pulley
Maxwell Livingston went above and beyond. I greatly appreciated his transparency and patience. I would highly recommend this Firm!
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14 May, 2021 by Jennifer
Chris knew that I was being railroaded by the “justice system”, and he also knew that my Nursing License was on the line should said charges stick and result in convictions. He made absolutely no effort to fight on my behalf, took my money though and then indicated that I really had no chance of winning a trial and essentially forced me into a plea “deal” that any public defender could’ve done, and possibly even have done better!! Don’t waste your money and throw away your rights or your future! He’s not in the practice of ethical criminal defense, that’s for sure!
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07 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Carson just two weeks prior to a sentencing hearing for my fiancée who was facing a pretty hefty sentence. He not only got the sentenced reduced, but with the limited time he had to prepare following the conviction; he laid the foundation for very strong argument for appeal. So much so that I have decided to re-hire him for the appeal as well. He always follows up with me in a timely manner and displays integrity and sincerity on each encounter. I have already referred him to others based upon his diligence in how he is handling our case.
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13 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
I was in the middle of a terrible divorce from an abusive spouse diagnosed with several mental illnesses (sociopath). I had been dropped by my previous attorney, being told that they did not have time for my spouses games and tricks or his difficult attorney. Chris took my case when others did not want to touch it. He was able to get things done. I don't believe that anyone could have made things go faster. He explained my options to me, listened to me, tried to be creative against the crazy arguments coming from the other side, and most of all, fought for me. He stood up for me in court, with confidence. He understood my position, and had compassion. I wish I had found him in the beginning. It would have been an easier job for him. As it happened, he took a really messed up case, and saved my life. Thank you, Chris.
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16 Jul, 2024 by Jose rodriguez
Excellent lawyer!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Susie
Absolutely wonderful! Thorough, respond in a timely manner, organized with great follow up. I would definitely recommend.
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08 Jul, 2024 by John sidesky
Unable to communicate with clients and explain procedures. Missed basic attorney steps in my Aunt's case.Had to go hire another attorney for proper representation.
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16 Jul, 2024 by Jose rodriguez
Excellent lawyer!
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08 Jul, 2024 by John sidesky
Unable to communicate with clients and explain procedures. Missed basic attorney steps in my Aunt's case.Had to go hire another attorney for proper representation.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jackie domagalski
Don't even go for Red oak law. They don't even return your call. Send you a letter and then got the decency to return your call. They're not even a one star
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16 Jul, 2024 by Jose rodriguez
Excellent lawyer!
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23 May, 2024 by Mark serrato
01 Nov, 2023 by Scott nabke
Ben is very smart, diligent and thorough. He takes the extra time to explain issues and answer questions. I highly recommend him to anyone with an estate planning or real estate issue.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Craig berentsen
Very poor follow up. Called looking for help with wills, estate planning and trusts on a Monday, It is now Friday. I was promised a return phone call by Tuesday. No one returns phone calls. Doesn't earn a lot of faith in their process.
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13 May, 2024 by Sara feagles
08 Nov, 2023 by Nadine l-f
Very good group of lawyers. Have used them for Corporate and personal business.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Craig berentsen
Very poor follow up. Called looking for help with wills, estate planning and trusts on a Monday, It is now Friday. I was promised a return phone call by Tuesday. No one returns phone calls. Doesn't earn a lot of faith in their process.
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13 May, 2024 by Sara feagles
08 Nov, 2023 by Nadine l-f
Very good group of lawyers. Have used them for Corporate and personal business.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Craig berentsen
Very poor follow up. Called looking for help with wills, estate planning and trusts on a Monday, It is now Friday. I was promised a return phone call by Tuesday. No one returns phone calls. Doesn't earn a lot of faith in their process.
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13 May, 2024 by Sara feagles
08 Nov, 2023 by Nadine l-f
Very good group of lawyers. Have used them for Corporate and personal business.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Craig berentsen
Very poor follow up. Called looking for help with wills, estate planning and trusts on a Monday, It is now Friday. I was promised a return phone call by Tuesday. No one returns phone calls. Doesn't earn a lot of faith in their process.
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13 May, 2024 by Sara feagles
08 Nov, 2023 by Nadine l-f
Very good group of lawyers. Have used them for Corporate and personal business.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Craig berentsen
Very poor follow up. Called looking for help with wills, estate planning and trusts on a Monday, It is now Friday. I was promised a return phone call by Tuesday. No one returns phone calls. Doesn't earn a lot of faith in their process.
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13 May, 2024 by Sara feagles
08 Nov, 2023 by Nadine l-f
Very good group of lawyers. Have used them for Corporate and personal business.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Craig berentsen
Very poor follow up. Called looking for help with wills, estate planning and trusts on a Monday, It is now Friday. I was promised a return phone call by Tuesday. No one returns phone calls. Doesn't earn a lot of faith in their process.
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13 May, 2024 by Sara feagles
08 Nov, 2023 by Nadine l-f
Very good group of lawyers. Have used them for Corporate and personal business.
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26 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Leah Mueller has been my legal adviser for over 10 years. I have found her to be one of the most responsive advocates for my non-profit Foundation, business transactions that have involved intellectual property rights, contract negotiations and detailed legal negotiations. Her personal attention and knowledge of a wide range of legal genre including estate planning, non-profit requirements and business practices have helped my companies succeed and indeed thrive because of her due diligence.
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12 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Leah and I worked together for over a year on a case. While she was more than happy to collect her fees, she wasn't so interested in actually doing the work. Deadlines were a problem, and her work product was questionable. She failed to prepare the case well, and her results were poor. I would not recommend working with her.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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26 May, 2022 by Anonymous
Cannot handle caseload as very hard to talk to and very slow in handling situations. Very condecsending whenever I got a chance to talk to him. Easy tasks took a long time to do such as a lettter. I would never recommend this attorney as didn't really do anything for over three months that he was retained for.
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