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Carol Ann Hunter Peters, experienced Business, Elder Law attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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25 Nov, 2021 by Jasmine
Carol Ann Hunter Peters well informed me on what possible rights I may have with my grandmother
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Kevin Kenneth Callahan, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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03 Dec, 2014 by John
My wife and I lost the life of our son from the result of negligent construction activities. Kevin Callahan came highly recommended from a work associate as a premier personal injury attorney in Southern California. We are extremely happy with the outcome of our case and the personal service he provided. He is knowledgeable of the law, skilled, strategic and came well prepared to represent our family. Most importantly, he took on a personal devotion to our son. We would highly recommend his services.
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Megan Chih-Tien Lee, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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20 Jul, 2011 by Anonymous
We were involved with an extremely complicated, lengthy and difficult trust/probate case. Megan Lee was extremely informative and very responsive with us. As clients, we were unsure of the legal aspects of our case. Megan was very good at explaining the answers to the questions that we had. We were most impressed by her sensitivity to the emotional stress that our case was having on us. We feel that this helped us to get through the five year long case that we had. Lawyers can have a reputation for being distant and non responsive. This was absolutely NOT the case with our dealings with Megan Lee. She kept us informed of what was going on all the way through to the end of our long, involved and complicated case. We would recommend her with a five+ star rating!
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Wesley George Akira Ouchi, experienced Civil Rights, Personal Injury attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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08 May, 2017 by Boz
Wes assisted in several matters and was knowledgeable, diligent, and profession. I would recommend Wes to anyone seeking legal representation
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Mitchell Mu-Shuel Tsai, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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05 Feb, 2018 by Tim
We hired Mitchell to take on a major public agency on a complex environmental matter. He thoroughly researched the issues and shaped a winning strategy. He's hard-working, diligent and persuasive.
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Haroun Rashid Nabhan, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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26 Nov, 2023 by Maria
Over the course of almost 3 years, I had the pleasure of having Attorney Haroun work on my very complicated case. Attorney Haroun has consistently demonstrated both integrity and professionalism in his legal aid, but his personality to his clients has made him feel like family as well. Haroun not only offers remarkable legal expertise, but he has shown a genuine concern for my case. He has made himself readily available over text, even on weekends, and actively provided me with update on the developments of my case. I felt secure with Attorney Haroun representing me and I never doubted that he had my best interest in mind. I would wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Haroun to anyone in need of his legal expertisr and I can’t thank him enough for what he had done for me and my family. You are such a GREAT Lawyer! Thank you very much Attorney Haroun!
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Carroll Alexander Wheatley Jr, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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16 Sep, 2016 by Donald
He is very professional and gives immediate response in a timely matter. He will direct you in the right direction. I highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of legal advice.
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Braden Michael Cancilla, experienced Immigration attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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18 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Cancilla is a very good, honest, immigration attorney. He has helped many people to get lawful residence and naturalize. I highly recommend him.
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Eric Robert Welsh, experienced Immigration attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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12 Aug, 2015 by Nathalie santos
Thank you so much for this brilliant lawyer!!! Very composed , intelligent, humble, professional, strategic, honest, and one of a kind lawyer i have met! Our case was not an easy case, in fact, not to mention the rejection we had from some lawyers... but atty welsh and reeves and associates made everything seemed so easy.. in one interview for an hour, our case was approved...!!!! Now, we can enjoy and live our american dream!!! Thanks for atty welsh dedication and faith in our story and believing in us and that can win, so we did!!! very very well recommended! When you have him as your lawyer, you will feel that everything is under control!
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Steven Earl Dewberry, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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04 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr Dewberry was a great help with my workerscompensation case. He is honest and professional. The defense insurance company attorney’s respect him, and seem to know not to screw around with his clients. He is a work comp specialist and pro tem judge. I was very fortunate to have Mr Dewberry as my attorney.
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Ruth A Phelps, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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20 Feb, 2016 by Edward
From a personal referral in 2009, my mother and I consulted with Elder Attorney, Ruth Phelps. My mother was in her late eighties and worried about the expense of long term nursing care for her husband, my father. Immediately upon our initial consultation, Mrs. Phelps compassionately and patiently took care of all my mother’s concerns. This gave my mother a comfort and feeling of security that she was not otherwise able to obtain.   Three years later, when my mother suffered a stroke, Ruth Phelps quickly stepped into action again to protect our family’s interests.  In the months after my mother died, Mrs. Phelps and her firm expertly handled the trust affairs including property deed transfers plus other government issues. All these varied and complex matters were completely addressed, insuring us the best possible outcome.   As was the case with my mother, the value of her services was immeasurable. I highly recommend Ruth Phelps’ services and have done so to my friends and other members of my family.
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Dominic Joseph Nunneri, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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16 Nov, 2018 by Edward
We are very pleased with the service we received from Dominic. His confidence, knowledge and personable demeanor immediately put us at ease as we completed our estate planning. We would absolutely recommend Dominic to anyone looking to work on an estate plan.
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Linda Susan Klibanow, experienced  attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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02 Mar, 2017 by Pam
Linda is the finest attorney I've ever worked with. She was 1st rate, professional and above board throughout my entire case. I came to Linda actually fearing for my life with a hideous Sexual Harassment Case. Upon completion of our first meeting she began working with me the moment we shook hands . Ms. Klibanow is "no- nonsense" (and an expert) when it came to assisting me with the education and support necessary for me to have a successful outcome. Immediately I began working in the world of Depositions, Mediations, Private Investions, Doctors, Consultants, Litigators, etc. Linda prepared me for this new normal as she relentlessly continued the process of Suing a Corporation. After investing months in preparations, we, (Linda and I), were hit by several unfortunate situations and circumstances...including serious health issues and the requirement for me to leave the state. Once again nothing stood in the way of Linda's pursuit. When it became evident I could not return to California to continue my case, Linda overcame all the odds and succeeded settling out of court for a very generous sum. Linda is one tough attorney.
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William Jeff Davidson, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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13 Jul, 2012 by Robin
Mr. Davidson was exemplary in the handling of my parents estate. My parents died within a short time of each other and had no will. Mr. Davidson was so helpful in getting us someone to help liquidate the estate assets and help sell their home and help with an estate sale...his recommendations were extremely helpful and we couldn't have done it without his help. We so appreciate his professional expertise and handling all the legal matters. This was a difficult time and we, my sisters and I, are so thankful to have him working for us. Thank you Mr. Davidson!
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Charles Theodore Mathews, experienced  attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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27 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
Handles a complex work related discrimination that resulted in out of court settlement with the City Of LA.
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Meline Mkrtichian, experienced Criminal Defense, Litigation attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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27 Jan, 2017 by Martin abraham
I highly endorse Ms. Mkrtichian. She is very knowledgeable, zealous, and caring criminal attorney who achieves great results.
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Michael Aubrey Thurman, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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31 Jan, 2017 by Dan pugel
I had a lawsuit date and needed to respond immediately. Mike immediately returned my call, provided advice, consulted with opposing counsel and the matter was resolved to my satisfaction without additional and unnecessary billing.
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Serine Akie Tsuda, experienced Family Law attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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04 Dec, 2019 by Jason
I used Ms. Serine Tsuda for my prenuptial agreement and she is professional, knowledgeable, and transparent on the topics discussed at hand. She was able to guide me in an efficient and timely manner which I cannot thank her enough. At the end of my process with Ms. Tsuda, I was pleasantly surprised that she did not use up the entire retainer and refunded the remaining balance. I have dealt with plenty of attorneys and once you pay that retainer most attorneys will say that there is nothing left over. I really appreciate the honesty and ethics with Ms. Tsuda. I highly recommend anyone in need of attorney services to use Ms. Serine Tsuda and her law firm. Thank you again and your hard work is greatly appreciated!!!
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Kayla Knowles Horacek, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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23 Feb, 2015 by Janet
I was thoroughly impressed with Kayla Horacek. She handled my child custody case with such professionalism. Going through a custody case can be nerve racking, but Kayla kept me informed every step of the way and she was able to get me sole legal and physical custody of my child. Her impressive and extensive knowledge of the law, especially family law is one of the many reasons you want to have her as your lawyer. I would recommend her again and again!
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Shanon Kealoha Quinley, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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28 May, 2013 by Allison
Shanon Quinley just finished my two year divorce process. She has been there to settle the case through mediation when my ex and I were getting along and she has been there to fight for me when that was needed. She is an excellent attorney. She is tough and straight forward when she needs to be and she is compassionate and there to listen when I needed her to be. I am so grateful I was given her name and made the call and decision to hire her! I couldn't have gone through this with out her and wouldn't have wanted to. Thank you Shanon!!! I just can't thank you enough!!! Shanon is extremely professional and organized and personal and kind. I can't say enough good things about her. In the end my ex and I were able to come to an agreement and that I credit to advice and action from Shanon. I wouldn't hesitate for a second before recommending Shanon Quinley to someone.
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Donald Phillip Schweitzer, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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21 Nov, 2012 by Caprice
I am 100% satisfied with the representation I have received from Don and his team. Don is organized, detailed and dedicated. I trust him completely. Don has integrity. I have witnessed attorneys who play dirty and Don is not one of them. He presents the facts, he knows the law and handles himself with dignity. We have gone to court twice and both times the outcome has been favorable to our side, Without a doubt, I have retained the best legal team around. Thank you for going above and beyond and working so hard for ME.
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Andrew Norman Ritholz, experienced Business, Debt Collection attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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10 Dec, 2015 by Eric
Andrew had helped me numerous times with all types of civil cases. He is amazing. All my friends and family have used him when needed and couldn't be happier.
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Brett Tyler Johnston, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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29 Apr, 2015 by Victoria
April 29, 2015 I cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for Brett Johnston, Esq. Before I was referred to Brett, I had the unfortunate experiences of three other family law attorneys. They took thousands of dollars in fees, but literally did nothing to move my case forward. I was discouraged and scared. My former spouse is an attorney and was using all the tools at his disposal to ruin me financially. I had no more money, my credit was destroyed and I had about given up any hope of a fair settlement. When I explained my situation to Brett, he was incensed. He told me he would help me and he did. Finally I had a true advocate. He took charge, moved the case forward and has helped me recoup some of the funds taken from me. Brett has always been responsive and pleasant. During our time working together he became certified in family law. When he talks, other attorneys and judges listen. He is very good at what he does. Having to spend time in the family courts is a nightmare for anyone. If you are fortunate to have Brett on your side, your nightmare might be only a short, bad dream. Victoria
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Danton K. Mak, experienced Business, Copyright Application attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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30 Sep, 2011 by Michael yu
Danton is a smart and responsible lawyer. He took care of my case and provided sound advice.
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Charles F Gugliuzza, experienced Real Estate attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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14 May, 2015 by Morgan
Charles Gugliuzza is a great lawyer, truly. I've been in a tight situations before, but this (the last time) there was a problem with a construction paper. A friend of mine has recommended me to go to Charles Gugliuzza LLC and so I did. Mr. Charles was really helpful from the beginning, offered me a couple of solutions to my problem. I believe that he has huge experience with these matters, after all he is specialized into this. At the end of the day it Charles and I agreed to work together. In just a few weeks, as promised, my papers have been cleared and I am grateful for that. It was all done at a very professional level.
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Nathan Kai-Hsiang Wei, experienced Immigration, Personal Injury attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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10 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Nathan Wei handled our immigration application. Waiting for responses from USCIS and NVC can be very frustrating. Mr. Nathan Wei is responsive and patient whenever we have questions and are anxious. Highly recommend if you need an attorney who truly cares about your case.
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Carl D Barnes, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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30 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Carl D. Barnes has been representing me twice. I am so grateful that I met Carl; he was my attorney. Carl is the BEST. He cares for you and continuously keeps you informed. He ensures you get the best amount of retribution for the injury caused. If you choose Carl, you are lucky. Very lucky. He is the most professional, experienced injury attorney in Southern California.
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Brandon Jonas Lu, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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23 Nov, 2020 by Jose luis gomez
No is always a yes with Lu. Did an amazing job on my high profile case. Stayed & was well aware of the process. Would hire when possible :) Easy as tea time.
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Daniel R Kimbell, experienced Intellectual Property attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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14 Mar, 2019 by Evan lanigan
Hired to draft patent a for biological system model. His background in science and insight was priceless. Honest, ethical and was not exorbitant in the slightest. Our company Los Angeles Organic Farm was in start up phase and working with a shoe string budget and his work was worth every penny.
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Antonio De Cardenas, experienced Business, Immigration attorney in Pasadena, CA with 1 reviews
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04 Oct, 2013 by Gil
I have worked with Antonio for several years now and am very impressed with their excellent legal advice. Antonio and his team have a very broad and useful knowledge of our legal system and its application to business operations. He has guided our business through many forms of transactions and litigation with great skill and care resulting in fabulous outcomes for the business. His creative guidance has saved our company millions of dollars. Operating a Hispanic one hundred company in the United States at times can be challenging, but Antonio is part of the team that allows us to succeed.
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