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16 Aug, 2024 by Scott collins
The worse part of my accident was dealing with the time consuming insurance company. When I reached out to Tyroler they took over the process and I was able to avoid the headache! They are as much in the fight as you are! When all said and done! They got me a respectable settlement and definitely did a proper job!
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02 Aug, 2024 by Alexis poinsett
Isaac is a good spirited person willing to help when you need. Which is very hard to find, in a business where people aren't sincere.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Derek ogren
Excellent service from start to finish! The thorough and prompt communication from Isaac and the entire team was very much appreciated. The process after an auto accident was new to me and everyone I spoke with did a fantastic job of explaining how things work and setting proper expectations. I will not hesitate to reach out if anything further is needed. Thank you again!
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16 Aug, 2024 by Scott collins
The worse part of my accident was dealing with the time consuming insurance company. When I reached out to Tyroler they took over the process and I was able to avoid the headache! They are as much in the fight as you are! When all said and done! They got me a respectable settlement and definitely did a proper job!
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02 Aug, 2024 by Alexis poinsett
Isaac is a good spirited person willing to help when you need. Which is very hard to find, in a business where people aren't sincere.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Derek ogren
Excellent service from start to finish! The thorough and prompt communication from Isaac and the entire team was very much appreciated. The process after an auto accident was new to me and everyone I spoke with did a fantastic job of explaining how things work and setting proper expectations. I will not hesitate to reach out if anything further is needed. Thank you again!
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16 Aug, 2024 by Scott collins
The worse part of my accident was dealing with the time consuming insurance company. When I reached out to Tyroler they took over the process and I was able to avoid the headache! They are as much in the fight as you are! When all said and done! They got me a respectable settlement and definitely did a proper job!
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02 Aug, 2024 by Alexis poinsett
Isaac is a good spirited person willing to help when you need. Which is very hard to find, in a business where people aren't sincere.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Derek ogren
Excellent service from start to finish! The thorough and prompt communication from Isaac and the entire team was very much appreciated. The process after an auto accident was new to me and everyone I spoke with did a fantastic job of explaining how things work and setting proper expectations. I will not hesitate to reach out if anything further is needed. Thank you again!
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16 Aug, 2024 by Scott collins
The worse part of my accident was dealing with the time consuming insurance company. When I reached out to Tyroler they took over the process and I was able to avoid the headache! They are as much in the fight as you are! When all said and done! They got me a respectable settlement and definitely did a proper job!
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02 Aug, 2024 by Alexis poinsett
Isaac is a good spirited person willing to help when you need. Which is very hard to find, in a business where people aren't sincere.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Derek ogren
Excellent service from start to finish! The thorough and prompt communication from Isaac and the entire team was very much appreciated. The process after an auto accident was new to me and everyone I spoke with did a fantastic job of explaining how things work and setting proper expectations. I will not hesitate to reach out if anything further is needed. Thank you again!
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16 Aug, 2024 by Scott collins
The worse part of my accident was dealing with the time consuming insurance company. When I reached out to Tyroler they took over the process and I was able to avoid the headache! They are as much in the fight as you are! When all said and done! They got me a respectable settlement and definitely did a proper job!
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02 Aug, 2024 by Alexis poinsett
Isaac is a good spirited person willing to help when you need. Which is very hard to find, in a business where people aren't sincere.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Derek ogren
Excellent service from start to finish! The thorough and prompt communication from Isaac and the entire team was very much appreciated. The process after an auto accident was new to me and everyone I spoke with did a fantastic job of explaining how things work and setting proper expectations. I will not hesitate to reach out if anything further is needed. Thank you again!
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30 Nov, 2022 by Lindsay
Brandon was the most AMAZING, honest, thorough and fantastic attorney anyone could hope to have! He made me feel at ease despite the situation I was going through! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! (Won my case of course) I can't tell u how much I recommend him! He is FANTASTIC
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09 Jul, 2022 by Charles
Brandon Schwartz will give you confidence when you need it most. Whether it's family law or litigation, Brandon will fight fiercely for results. He isn't afraid to go to trial and he has gone above and beyond for me and my family. I never hesitate to call him and he responds quickly with compassion and solutions. I truly feel like I have gained a friend for life as well as a trusted advisor. Words can't express my gratitude for the Schwartz team and 5 stars aren't enough to rate this AllStar!
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16 May, 2022 by Jason
Brandon has represented us through several situations over multiple years dealing with personal and business issues. His ethics, values, and diligence to the details of the case are second to none.
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21 Mar, 2018 by Sonya
Jennifer provided excellent estate planning services for my family. Our situation was more complicated than most, however, Jennifer was able to explain options and help us determine what route was best for us. She efficiently walked us through the documents and we now can mark this off our to do list and fall asleep knowing everything is in order! I would definitely recommend her and we will be visiting her again when it is time to update our plans.
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24 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
I retained the services of Jennifer Mortel for what I thought would be a minor legal matter following the death of a relative. Unfortunately, this turned into a lengthy legal family battle that totally caught me by surprise. I’ve never gone through a circumstance like this and Jennifer acted as a guide, a confidant and first and foremost a lawyer protecting the interest of her client throughout the whole ordeal. She always managed my expectations and always guided me down the right path consistently.
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19 Aug, 2016 by Lea
Like many people, I had postponed taking care of my estate planning for too long. When I consulted with and hired Jennifer Mortel, my revision and updating of estate documents proceeded smoothly. Jennifer explained my choices, pointed out some weaknesses in my prior documents, and helped me to gather everything needed to put my plan into place. I felt that she listened well, educated me as needed, and delivered exactly what I needed in a timely manner. I recommend her highly!
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16 Jun, 2021 by Christina
Working with John has been amazing. He explains everything very thoroughly and walked me thru every step. He’s on top of everything and made the process as easy as possible! I would recommend him to anyone!
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16 Jun, 2021 by Mary
Great service! John has been amazing to work with. Answers all my questions. And super responsive to all my emails. The staff is great as well! Legal matters can be a little scary. But working with his office has been great. I highly recommend them for your legal needs.
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16 Jun, 2021 by Anthony
We were referred to John Lamey through another law firm for his expertise in chapter 11 bankruptcy. Naturally, we were very nervous about the whole bankruptcy process, but John quickly put our nerves to rest. John is extremely knowledgeable, patient, professional, yet calm and is able to explain complex legal matters/concepts in a way that is very easy to understand and digest for the average person not legally trained. John Lamey's fees are extremely fair; his negotiation skills with creditors' attorneys are second to none; and he and his staff are very responsive to communications. We would absolutely—without doubt nor hesitation—HIGHLY recommend John Lamey to anyone needing legal assistance through the otherwise complicated and bewildering bankruptcy process.
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14 Sep, 2011 by Dan ashbach
I found Michael to be thorough, engaged and realistic. To watch him in court or at depositions is amazing. He KNOWS your case and it shows. Other over priced Attorneys shuffle through notes and seem to barely understand the case or issues when in a courtroom setting. Michael is sharp, quick on his feet and thoroughly knowledgeable of the case. Michael has an experienced and dedicated staff to back him up. Hate litigation...but if you have to, Michael Schwartz is the man for the job.
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27 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
Michael and his firm handled my dispute with a home builder and achieved outstanding results. We had complicated legal issues, but his firm did a great job of explaining everything to me and walking me through the process.
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10 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
I used this attorney for my divorce and he handled the matter excellently. Michael and his law firm were extremelly professional. I would recommend Michael and his law firm to my friends, family and business associates for any legal matter that they may have.
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29 May, 2020 by Mr. gabriel
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18 Feb, 2020 by Jonathon nelson
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22 Aug, 2019 by Adam scepaniak
I operate a sporting goods store in MN that sells firearms and related accessories, and they have always been able to appropriately guide me through evolving and changing gun laws in MN so I can pass that knowledge onto my customers.
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03 Nov, 2010 by Anonymous
My husband and I were trying very hard to take control of our finances not knowing what would really happen with the economy but the loss of a job determined the path we would have to take which was turning to Elaine for help with our situation. It wasn't what we wanted to do and we had considered credit counceling as even the thought of filing bankruptcy wasn't an easy decision for us, after meeting with Elaine and her listening to how knowledgeable she was and how she was so understanding of what we had going on we decided to move forward with bankruptcy and hired Elaine. We were very pleased throughout the entire process. Elaine clearly provided the steps we would have to take going forward and kept un informed at all times. Our bankruptcy went through without any glitches thanks to Elaine and we can't thank her enough.
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03 Nov, 2010 by Mike
Because of the economy and being laid-off, we sought out an Attorney to discuss bankrupcy. We found Mrs Wise and are very glad we did. Completely professional from the word "go".
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25 Apr, 2022 by Nancy eia
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01 Feb, 2023 by Sue & steve
Lee was very professional, explained everything clearly, listened to everything that we wanted. I’d recommend her!
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12 Jul, 2018 by Robert baumeister
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08 May, 2019 by Oscar east
Good lawyer recommended... he not like other lawyers that's only about money he cares about you and would do anything to get what you want
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16 Mar, 2024 by Matt nelson
John and his paralegal team helped me and family out through a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Their team was very professional and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Cannot recommend John enough for anybody who is in need to file bankruptcy. If you have any doubts if bankruptcy is the right path for you, reach out to his team for a consultation and put your mind at ease!
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24 Feb, 2024 by Jeff brinkman
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12 Jan, 2024 by William gallagher
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16 Mar, 2024 by Matt nelson
John and his paralegal team helped me and family out through a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Their team was very professional and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Cannot recommend John enough for anybody who is in need to file bankruptcy. If you have any doubts if bankruptcy is the right path for you, reach out to his team for a consultation and put your mind at ease!
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24 Feb, 2024 by Jeff brinkman
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12 Jan, 2024 by William gallagher
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15 Oct, 2024 by John miller
We engaged Mortel Law to build an estate plan for us comprising a will, two (or more) trusts, two separate Powers of Attorney documents, and two Health Care Directive plans. Over the course of a 3 month period we worked with Mortel Law in determining our overall direction, and provided them with a great deal of personal financial information and personal values information. Before we completed the estate planning process (and to be fair, before we had paid any money), Mortel Law dropped us as a client via email. They indicated that they were now too busy to have us as a client. As a result, we have lost several months in our estate planning process and have to find a new estate planning attorney. It would have been appreciated if Mortel Law could have called us and had a discussion regarding their situation to see if some agreement could be reached for continued representation, but Mortel Law chose instead to “break up” via email.
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29 Sep, 2024 by Mike hable
Jennifer was professional and was always well prepared. We felt confident in dealing with her and her people. We have recommended her to our friends.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Rose
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16 Mar, 2024 by Matt nelson
John and his paralegal team helped me and family out through a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Their team was very professional and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Cannot recommend John enough for anybody who is in need to file bankruptcy. If you have any doubts if bankruptcy is the right path for you, reach out to his team for a consultation and put your mind at ease!
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24 Feb, 2024 by Jeff brinkman
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12 Jan, 2024 by William gallagher
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30 Sep, 2024 by Kathy corbett
The staff at Neyens Law are all very personable, patient, and helpful. We were able to set up all our meetings in a timely manner that fit our schedule. The videos we watched prior to each meeting were very helpful in answering questions, and explaining the process. At our in person meetings, our questions and concerns were clearly answered and explained. Any questions sent later by email or text were answered in a timely manner. We easily uploaded necessary documents to our portal, and Elizabeth completed our trust by the deadline we had requested. We know that we or our heirs can contact them at any time in the future. Elizabeth, Sandie, and Meghan were all very welcoming. We felt confident in their business and would not hesitate to recommend this law office to assist in setting up a trust. They also provided great coffee and treats!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Patrick hirigoyen
When my in-laws died a couple of years ago, I saw firsthand the wisdom they exhibited when they set up a living family trust. That trust helped ease the process of settling their estate, avoiding probate and ensuring that their heirs received the proceeds as they had intended. In the Twin Cities, we are fortunate to have Neyens Law to assist in setting up a living trust, or to help in other situations to avoid probate. We recently set up our family trust with their assistance, and the Neyens firm was authoritative, knowledgeable, responsive and helpful through the process. A trust can seem to be a complex and daunting document. Neyens helps their clients understand such documents not through time-consuming reviews and presentations, but by having their clients view video presentations that not only explain the components of a trust but illustrate such documents by showing how they would apply and respond in real-world situations. The videos are clear, easy to understand and comprehensive. There has been no question or concern on our part that Neyens was not able to address thoroughly. In developing a trust, or taking other steps needed to protect an estate, I strongly recommend the experience and knowledge of Neyens Law.
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18 Aug, 2024 by Karen proesch
Elizabeth and her wonderful team were excellent in helping us set up our family trust. The process was very informative and straightforward. The atmosphere was relaxed, personable, polite, and professional. It was a pleasure to work with her and her staff. Highly recommend. Elizabeth I love your sense of humor!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Kathy corbett
The staff at Neyens Law are all very personable, patient, and helpful. We were able to set up all our meetings in a timely manner that fit our schedule. The videos we watched prior to each meeting were very helpful in answering questions, and explaining the process. At our in person meetings, our questions and concerns were clearly answered and explained. Any questions sent later by email or text were answered in a timely manner. We easily uploaded necessary documents to our portal, and Elizabeth completed our trust by the deadline we had requested. We know that we or our heirs can contact them at any time in the future. Elizabeth, Sandie, and Meghan were all very welcoming. We felt confident in their business and would not hesitate to recommend this law office to assist in setting up a trust. They also provided great coffee and treats!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Patrick hirigoyen
When my in-laws died a couple of years ago, I saw firsthand the wisdom they exhibited when they set up a living family trust. That trust helped ease the process of settling their estate, avoiding probate and ensuring that their heirs received the proceeds as they had intended. In the Twin Cities, we are fortunate to have Neyens Law to assist in setting up a living trust, or to help in other situations to avoid probate. We recently set up our family trust with their assistance, and the Neyens firm was authoritative, knowledgeable, responsive and helpful through the process. A trust can seem to be a complex and daunting document. Neyens helps their clients understand such documents not through time-consuming reviews and presentations, but by having their clients view video presentations that not only explain the components of a trust but illustrate such documents by showing how they would apply and respond in real-world situations. The videos are clear, easy to understand and comprehensive. There has been no question or concern on our part that Neyens was not able to address thoroughly. In developing a trust, or taking other steps needed to protect an estate, I strongly recommend the experience and knowledge of Neyens Law.
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18 Aug, 2024 by Karen proesch
Elizabeth and her wonderful team were excellent in helping us set up our family trust. The process was very informative and straightforward. The atmosphere was relaxed, personable, polite, and professional. It was a pleasure to work with her and her staff. Highly recommend. Elizabeth I love your sense of humor!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Kathy corbett
The staff at Neyens Law are all very personable, patient, and helpful. We were able to set up all our meetings in a timely manner that fit our schedule. The videos we watched prior to each meeting were very helpful in answering questions, and explaining the process. At our in person meetings, our questions and concerns were clearly answered and explained. Any questions sent later by email or text were answered in a timely manner. We easily uploaded necessary documents to our portal, and Elizabeth completed our trust by the deadline we had requested. We know that we or our heirs can contact them at any time in the future. Elizabeth, Sandie, and Meghan were all very welcoming. We felt confident in their business and would not hesitate to recommend this law office to assist in setting up a trust. They also provided great coffee and treats!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Patrick hirigoyen
When my in-laws died a couple of years ago, I saw firsthand the wisdom they exhibited when they set up a living family trust. That trust helped ease the process of settling their estate, avoiding probate and ensuring that their heirs received the proceeds as they had intended. In the Twin Cities, we are fortunate to have Neyens Law to assist in setting up a living trust, or to help in other situations to avoid probate. We recently set up our family trust with their assistance, and the Neyens firm was authoritative, knowledgeable, responsive and helpful through the process. A trust can seem to be a complex and daunting document. Neyens helps their clients understand such documents not through time-consuming reviews and presentations, but by having their clients view video presentations that not only explain the components of a trust but illustrate such documents by showing how they would apply and respond in real-world situations. The videos are clear, easy to understand and comprehensive. There has been no question or concern on our part that Neyens was not able to address thoroughly. In developing a trust, or taking other steps needed to protect an estate, I strongly recommend the experience and knowledge of Neyens Law.
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18 Aug, 2024 by Karen proesch
Elizabeth and her wonderful team were excellent in helping us set up our family trust. The process was very informative and straightforward. The atmosphere was relaxed, personable, polite, and professional. It was a pleasure to work with her and her staff. Highly recommend. Elizabeth I love your sense of humor!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Kathy corbett
The staff at Neyens Law are all very personable, patient, and helpful. We were able to set up all our meetings in a timely manner that fit our schedule. The videos we watched prior to each meeting were very helpful in answering questions, and explaining the process. At our in person meetings, our questions and concerns were clearly answered and explained. Any questions sent later by email or text were answered in a timely manner. We easily uploaded necessary documents to our portal, and Elizabeth completed our trust by the deadline we had requested. We know that we or our heirs can contact them at any time in the future. Elizabeth, Sandie, and Meghan were all very welcoming. We felt confident in their business and would not hesitate to recommend this law office to assist in setting up a trust. They also provided great coffee and treats!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Patrick hirigoyen
When my in-laws died a couple of years ago, I saw firsthand the wisdom they exhibited when they set up a living family trust. That trust helped ease the process of settling their estate, avoiding probate and ensuring that their heirs received the proceeds as they had intended. In the Twin Cities, we are fortunate to have Neyens Law to assist in setting up a living trust, or to help in other situations to avoid probate. We recently set up our family trust with their assistance, and the Neyens firm was authoritative, knowledgeable, responsive and helpful through the process. A trust can seem to be a complex and daunting document. Neyens helps their clients understand such documents not through time-consuming reviews and presentations, but by having their clients view video presentations that not only explain the components of a trust but illustrate such documents by showing how they would apply and respond in real-world situations. The videos are clear, easy to understand and comprehensive. There has been no question or concern on our part that Neyens was not able to address thoroughly. In developing a trust, or taking other steps needed to protect an estate, I strongly recommend the experience and knowledge of Neyens Law.
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18 Aug, 2024 by Karen proesch
Elizabeth and her wonderful team were excellent in helping us set up our family trust. The process was very informative and straightforward. The atmosphere was relaxed, personable, polite, and professional. It was a pleasure to work with her and her staff. Highly recommend. Elizabeth I love your sense of humor!
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09 Feb, 2011 by Anonymous
May be very kind, but not helpful in a large case I had. We had large marital stock and I asked her to get the papers (and I have a couple emails and 1 paper regarding the large amount) and she did not. Blew it off and said "I can get it later." Did not represent the fairness of stay-at-home mom's who moved every 2 years for 14 year with and raised kids while husband developed a large co based out of Mpls. I lost my dignity and got anxiety because she would not help me, adn I ended up losing everything. She hardly even fought fair for my children!
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10 Jan, 2011 by Cindi
My husband surprised with divorce proceedings. Kathy Hart was there when I needed her. Was helpful, sympathetic, and a very , very caring person. Kathy is the best! !
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