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05 Feb, 2022 by Margaret
We contacted Andrew when we were having a conflict with a developer who purchased adjacent property. He advised us on a few different actions we could take. He was very easy to contact , took the time to explain every option to us and was dedicated to our case. Would highly recommend him.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Donna blain
04 Apr, 2024 by Lashed out
I worked with Adam Deluca to have a commercial lease reviewed. He was very kind, prompt in communication, professional, knowledgeable and very approachable. I felt very confident moving forward with his council. Front desk was helpful and kind as well. Highly recommend! Thank you!
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07 Feb, 2024 by Loriann saltzer
Attorney Adam DeLuca helped us with a sticky situation after my ex died without a will. He answered questions and gave helpful advice.
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18 Aug, 2024 by Ross g
Writing a review of an attorney after the outcome of a case by its nature lends itself to being heavily biased. Adding to it, is the emotional tension of the issues which brings someone to a family law practice in the first place. And while everyone's case is different, I can state unequivocally Mr. Demmel was the exact attorney I needed at the time. Some may criticize him for not being a "shark," but his website makes it very clear about his methods, beliefs, and processes. In short, Jim deals in objective facts, which is what the law does. His process experience, calm demeanor, and willingness to listen were highly valued character traits which helped me through this entire process. I don't wish divorce/custody on anyone having gone through it myself, but if you believe you deserve a fair shake in the eyes of the court, I would recommend Jim Demmel without hesitation.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Mike brown
I engaged Jim to help me navigate a divorce process and subsequent update of my will. He did an excellent job of being an advocate for me while also being fair and ethical, which was of upmost importance to me. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and respectful and would not hesitate to recommend him.
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23 Jul, 2024 by John griner
My wife and I are recently retired and needed to get our legal affairs in order beginning with finding a reputable family attorney. We were fortunate in that our selection for our last will and testament just happened to be our new neighbor, Jim Demmel. It was very easy for us to make an appointment to discuss our legal concerns. The Demmel Law Office staff were very welcoming and made us feel at ease right from the start. Mr Demmel carefully explained the process, answered all of our questions and was very patient when explaining our legal options. The documents we requested were provided in a timely manner and once again, Mr. Demmel carefully explained each document and answered all of our questions. We give Demmel Law Offices five gold stars and recommend, without reservation their services to anyone looking for a fair, honest family attorney. Demmel Law Office and staff have certainly earned our trust and appreciation!
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13 Dec, 2023 by Brett smith
My wife and I rented an apartment above her law office and at first it was ok but we were eventually evicted because she tried to tell us we had to have day jobs and be out of the apartment. She recently filed a judgement and told them we damaged the apartment which we definitely didn't do any damage. She is like all attorneys and lies and cheats to get extra money. She and her husband are both worthless. I would recommend finding another place to live or she will screw you over. I hope she enjoys the money she got because she will never get another cent from us. Also her cronies that work with her are ignorant as hell.
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12 Dec, 2023 by Heidi crawshaw
Without hesitation I give Barbara and her firm my highest recommendation. She recently represented our family in a child custody and adoption matter. Beyond being an extremely knowledgeable attorney, her professionalism and preparedness were impressive. She put our family at ease in a very stressful situation and when it came time for court, she undoubtedly delivered. I highly recommend.
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09 Dec, 2023 by Julie cross
Our family will forever be grateful. Attorney Sullivan has helped us gain full custody and adoption of our granddaughter after the death of her mother. She let's no stone unturned, efficient, and fast to get things finished. She knows the law and treats everyone with compassion. Her Staff is very accommodating as well. A shout out to Emily as well! Highly recommend this law firm.
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31 Mar, 2022 by Paul gouldy
Rob noses law charges a reasonable price and gets the job done as quickly as possible.
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14 Oct, 2020 by Adam demmel
28 Apr, 2020 by Ashley pearl
Only giving 1 star because it’s needed to write a review. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON HIM!!!!!!! I had been TRYING to work with him for about 3 months for my mother’s estate, and he did absolutely NOTHING but waste my time. When family tensions happened, he advised me to call the police. State police laughed for even calling. Afterwards, Mr. Kline then ignored my emails for weeks until he found something else to discuss about and blamed “not knowing what else to do”. Just save yourself the trouble. The guy has no clue what he is doing, picks and chooses when he wants to work and if you don’t have a $200,000 price tag coming with ya, your not gonna be any type of a priority.
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09 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
It's unfortunate that I am limited to 4,000 characters because it does not allow me to go into the details of how this attorney took advantage of me and family in our vulnerable state. She did what she needed to do to clock hours and did nothing to prepare for our case. Her conduct in court was a complete embarrassment she asked ALOUD if we were the plaintiff or defendant. The general consensus even from the defendant's side (we were the plaintiff! smh) is I was better off representing myself and I was she was just charging me for it. She'll take your money but she picks and chooses I guess who she TRULY wants to represent. I agreed to her high rates because I believe in getting what you pay for and my family is worth it but in her case...she's just overpriced. The choice is yours though
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