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11 Dec, 2024 by Purity nyaboke
Honestly Viorel Ureke is the best attorney I’ve ever had.He is very knowledgeable about all cultures and will handle cases from any country in the world.
He really helped me with my spouse and daughter’s immigration cases that were so complex.He walked with me throughout the whole process and finally I have my family here in the US.
I highly recommend him if you need any assistance with immigration 💯
His team(Kamilla and Seda) are also so helpful and good in what they do.
I will forever be grateful to you guys.Be blessed.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Ekaterina
Viorel Ureke is passionate about his work and truly provides excellent care. His professionalism and communication helped alleviate my stress in the naturalization process of my family and preparing us for the interview . He went the extra mile to support us in our case. We highly recommend Viorel to anyone who is looking for a competent and caring immigration attorney who will be next to you every step of the way. Thanks Viorel!
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08 Nov, 2024 by Aletheia e
Highly recommended. I engaged Viorel's services to apply for naturalization. He provided solid advice, and the process was far quicker and smoother (as he predicted) than I could have hoped for. He completed and submitted the required materials very quickly, He was attentive to each step in the process, and sent updates/instructions as soon as USCIS moved to the next step. There was never any waiting around for him. In addition to his experience and expertise, he was patient and responsive to all my anxious communications. I am beyond grateful to Viorel for his help.
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08 Jan, 2025 by Muqtadar shareef mohammed
One of the best immigration attorney. Throughout the process the team was very knowledgeable, professional and prompt to respond to all the emails. I highly recommend anyone looking for a reliable immigration services.
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06 Jan, 2025 by Muhammad ali bablu
I couldn’t have asked for a better team to handle my case. I was nervous about my chances, but they put those worries to rest by building a strong, compelling case around my profile. They kept me updated every step of the way, and their responsiveness was incredible—every email I sent was answered within 15 minutes, always with clear and thoughtful explanations that addressed my questions fully. They made the whole process so much easier for me by handling most of the work and ensuring all the documents were perfectly prepared. I honestly can’t imagine getting better service anywhere else.
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02 Jan, 2025 by Shruti warhadpande
The team at Webber Arredondo Oja has been incredibly supportive throughout my NIW EB2 visa application process. From the very beginning, Bob stood out with his thorough explanations of each step and his remarkable responsiveness. The entire team demonstrated patience and professionalism, addressing all my questions promptly and effectively.
Their well-organized system ensured a smooth and clear process for me as an applicant. Their experience and expertise truly shine through, as my application was approved within the expected timeframe. I highly recommend their services to anyone pursuing an NIW EB2 visa application.
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20 Jul, 2017 by Jim & lucy
We had the pleasure of working with April King on our Estate plan in developing a Will and Trust for us. April was very thorough and detailed on the administrative interview, finding out our wishes and goals for our Estate and heirs so that she could cover all contingencies that may occur. She made suggestions that we had not thought of and created scenarios that helped us in clarifying our desires in managing our estate. April contacted us numerous times through the process to clarify, explain and suggest alternative directives. We had gone to a few Estate Planning seminars put on by larger estate planning firms but felt it was too much of a boiler-plate approach and processed like a “trust mill” where we would not get the detailed individual service we desired. We were very pleased with the individual service and the attention to detail April provided. I would highly recommend April King for estate planning needs. Jim & Lucy
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21 Mar, 2017 by Deb
April King did a great job of helping us get our Will, Estate Planning, and Advance Health Care Directive documents in order. She did this in a very timely manner. She was caring and easy to work with. We would be happy to recommend her.
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20 Mar, 2017 by Bob
She is a nice person who does high quality work. She made a difficult process easy to understand, and was a good communicator. We will hire her again if we need to.
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09 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
My husband an I had a problem with property damage caused by a licensed contractor which had filed for bankruptcy to complicate things. We had contacted other counsel and they clearly did not know how to proceed, taking weeks to respond to our inquiries. Thankfully we found Matthew! With in 24 hours of the first conversation, he filed the motion of relief from stay and knew exactly what we needed to do to solve our problem. He proved very pleasant to work with, an expert in our type of legal matter, and ultimately very successful!
His rates may not be the lowest, but his efficiency and competency is so high that he really is the best value! I can easily recommend Matthew.
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10 Jun, 2015 by Joan
My husband and I found Matt through Avvo as we were relocating from out of state and were purchasing a home without the use of a realtor. We strongly recommend Matt for multiple reasons. First, he provided sound advice on ensuring the title was free and clear and there would be no issues prior to us getting too far into the process. Second, he recommended for us to have the seller provide an updated survey at their expense since the survey was old and this was a lakefront property. Third, he was able to negotiate with the Title company and look over our owners title insurance policy to ensure we had a policy that worked in our best interest. And lastly, he made sure that our purchase agreement was written well to represent and protect us in the negotiation proceedings. These four items alone you cannot put a price on as they can be pricey issues down the road if you are not protected or if all information on the property is not disclosed properly. Matt's charges were fair and overall couldn't put a price on them because the information was better than any real estate agent could provide and it more than triple paid for what we saved in buyer realtor fees that we were able to negotiate off the price. We strongly recommend for anyone who is looking at a piece of real estate to engage with Matt instead.
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06 Apr, 2015 by Annie
Matthew Robert Doherty is a best lawyer I have ever had, he is a responsible, caring and very nice person to work with. He is honest lawyer, helps me when he found out i tricked by my landlord. I am very happy my lawyer there stand for me when I felt helpless.
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20 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Excellent attorney. Would highly recommend. Knowledgable, competent, compassionate; a pleasure to work with.
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27 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
Jason was great! He returned my calls and everything turned exactly as he said it would. I would recommend him to anyone facing criminal charges.
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13 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
David was extremely well-prepared for our land dealings. He stayed on top of all requirements.
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17 Dec, 2022 by Will roseberg outdoors
Matt Dougherty saved the purchase of our dream home. Only 4 days before the closing of our new home we were notified that the title company would not sign off on the purchase because of marital status concerns with the home seller. We didn’t know where to turn and we’re recommended to call Matt by a friend. I spoke with Matt on the phone and asked him to help. Within 24 hours he had spoken to all involved parties and sent a notification to the title company of why they should sign off on the purchase, which they agreed and our purchase was able to complete as planned. Matt’s quick response and calm demeanor talking thru handling of the situation allowed our dream home to become a reality and we cannot recommend him highly enough!
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24 Sep, 2021 by Josh oien
I highly recommend Matt, he was informative, attentive and in general amazing in my experience. A+++
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06 Apr, 2021 by Yuanping huang
Matthew Doherty is a great lawyer who help me with my case, he is very smart and responsible. He will make your case worth his price. I am very appreciated all the hard work he had done for me.
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19 Feb, 2024 by Kevin o.
We went to Bridget Andruscavage as she was listed as one of the lawyers in our area, through our legal plan at my work, who did trusts and wills and she had good reviews. We thought we had a simple case to work on. We are not self employed. All of our assets, except hunting property, are separated and in either my or my wife's name. I have siblings who have put the hunting land into a revocable trust. Within the first 10 minutes of talking to her, she was telling us we should go somewhere else as she is not the best person to go to. This should tell everyone what they need to know.
Trusts are used to avoid probate court and to protect assets from estate taxes. If she can't help those people who want to avoid probate and need to protect their assets, then why advertise as being able to do trusts? Our guess is that she couldn't make enough money for the amount of work involved. Find someone else as meeting with her about a trust and will is a waste of your time. That's what we found!
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19 Feb, 2024 by Barb golliet
Very professional law firm. Bridget took care of everything very fast and efficiently. She did an outstanding job!
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16 Oct, 2023 by Jacqueline fiore
08 Jul, 2024 by Angel ward
08 Jul, 2024 by J ennifer
Sue Wilson duped me, simply put. She convinced me she was very caring, apparently only so that I'd hire her. She finalized my divorce refusing to correct errors she'd made in the decree, and handed away all of my rights while ignoring what I told her I needed. Do not hire her if you're a woman.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Kirk mccamish
Great team at M. Sue Wilson Law. Professional and fantastic to work with. Highly recommend them to everyone I know.
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19 Feb, 2024 by Kevin o.
We went to Bridget Andruscavage as she was listed as one of the lawyers in our area, through our legal plan at my work, who did trusts and wills and she had good reviews. We thought we had a simple case to work on. We are not self employed. All of our assets, except hunting property, are separated and in either my or my wife's name. I have siblings who have put the hunting land into a revocable trust. Within the first 10 minutes of talking to her, she was telling us we should go somewhere else as she is not the best person to go to. This should tell everyone what they need to know.
Trusts are used to avoid probate court and to protect assets from estate taxes. If she can't help those people who want to avoid probate and need to protect their assets, then why advertise as being able to do trusts? Our guess is that she couldn't make enough money for the amount of work involved. Find someone else as meeting with her about a trust and will is a waste of your time. That's what we found!
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19 Feb, 2024 by Barb golliet
Very professional law firm. Bridget took care of everything very fast and efficiently. She did an outstanding job!
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16 Oct, 2023 by Jacqueline fiore
08 Jul, 2024 by Angel ward
08 Jul, 2024 by J ennifer
Sue Wilson duped me, simply put. She convinced me she was very caring, apparently only so that I'd hire her. She finalized my divorce refusing to correct errors she'd made in the decree, and handed away all of my rights while ignoring what I told her I needed. Do not hire her if you're a woman.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Kirk mccamish
Great team at M. Sue Wilson Law. Professional and fantastic to work with. Highly recommend them to everyone I know.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Angel ward
08 Jul, 2024 by J ennifer
Sue Wilson duped me, simply put. She convinced me she was very caring, apparently only so that I'd hire her. She finalized my divorce refusing to correct errors she'd made in the decree, and handed away all of my rights while ignoring what I told her I needed. Do not hire her if you're a woman.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Kirk mccamish
Great team at M. Sue Wilson Law. Professional and fantastic to work with. Highly recommend them to everyone I know.
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29 May, 2024 by Art grimaldi
I use myHRcounsel for my small business. Their services are professional, timely, and reasonably priced. I strongly recommend that you consider them for your small business legal needs!
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29 May, 2024 by Kenny a
Great service and Great people! I would recommend them for and HR service. Glad I found them.
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26 Oct, 2023 by Sean carroll
myHRcounsel has been a great resource and partner to our small business. We are a Great Clips franchisee working on creating our organization (a veteran-owned small business) and building our team starting with our first salon. myHRcounsel has been with us every step of the way. With each new problem encountered or question raised, I am able to send it to myHRcounsel for timely, thorough review and straight-forward guidance that is easy to understand. I appreciate who they are, what they do, and how they do it. They are GREAT.
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16 Nov, 2021 by J connell
22 Sep, 2020 by Stephanie berg
As a young adult with a new family, Peggy helped us understand that a will and healthcare directive is very important no matter where you are in your life. She made it easy to understand a difficult process.
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12 Oct, 2019 by Brent voelker
Great service & very knowledgeable!
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06 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Poor service, did not advocate well. Was not helpful for my case. Would not return retainer even though she did nothing for me.
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25 Jun, 2023 by Dawn
She wasn’t prompt with information and follow up. She gave opposing counsel information without consent. Her contract says she will work for you yet did opposite of what I asked. Then confronted with this she withdraws. No money back as of yet.
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20 Jul, 2017 by Vicki
We talked with Jessica at a free help center and she gave us a lot of good advice as we were doing a speedy court date. The day before court we started to panic that we were not doing things right in a custody case to get our grandson as we heard from other people that it's very hard to get custody of a grandchild. We called Jessica and she made the time to see us and took our case. We went to court quite a few times and in the end we got full legal, sole custody of our grandson. So I truly believe that if we did not get Jessica on our side we would not of won. She went the extra mile for us and we thank her from the bottom of our heart that she helped make another child safe.
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06 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
At first my husband and I were inspired by her confidence but after a few months we realized she was grasping at straws in representing our Family court case. Joan would often need to be prompted and reminded on key details. Getting in touch with her wasn’t easy and at times several days to return our calls. We had to let her go and ultimately having to start from scratch again was a difficult expense but truly the best decision for us in the end.
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03 Dec, 2021 by Sharon j
I have contacted the office three separate dates and have never received a call back. The person answering phone does not take message, you are sent to a voicemail to leave your message. There is a pattern here.
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21 May, 2021 by Jim dehnbostel
I had a video meeting with Sandra. She never got back to me. I call the office to see what was happening, Sandra did not get back to me this time either. I would not recommend her to anyone.
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01 Nov, 2024 by Jennifer
Izek should still be indefinitely suspended from practicing law. He continually overcharges and refuses to return client fees as owed. He is a greasy ambulance chaser. Don't hire
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25 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
David is very knowledgeable and was came highly recommended by a client of mine. I am so impressed with his patients and professional demeanor that I would recommend him to anyone who is going thru a divorce.....especially ones that require a lot of attention to details and claims. SO glad that I had him fighting for me and that I could depend on his honestly and experience.
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09 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
He kept me up to date all the time. The best of it was that he returned all of my phone calls right away which is unusual in his business. Great job, highly recommend.
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21 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
This attorney is on the Top Lawyers list and yet was convicted of an ethics violation where he stole $50,000 from a client. http://lprb.mncourts.gov/LawyerSearch/casedocs/PetitionsStipulations/FogelJonathanJay-PDA02062012.pdf
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17 Mar, 2011 by Marc
As a lawyer I often have people come to me for help on matters outside of my subject matter expertise. When I am contacted for family law matters, I refer them to Jonathan Fogel. He has always provided excellent representation and continues to earn my trust each and every time I send someone his way.
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17 Mar, 2011 by Todd
I was dealing with some very personal issues and Jonathan and his team were wonderful and it made all the difference.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Ryan
I first met Catherine in 2020 after I needed to retain counsel for a bogus charge.. not only did she get the charge dropped.. she helped me through the process to manage the outfalls of my case and absolutely went to bat for me and we received the outcome desired. Everyone is so hasty to anonymously spread BAD word or news these days.. I choose otherwise. I'd recommend Catherine to anyone facing a charge they know is unjust.
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23 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Had a consultation to discuss a potential case. I'm an agreeble person by nature, but this woman was incredibly apathetic, abrupt, rude, and brusque. There is no room for empathy, nuance, or even contexualizing circumstances- the interpersonal skills are not there. The case consulted for will be dismissed definitively, but regardless, the consult left a poor impression of working with someone with basic humanity. If you are seeking a letter of the law lawyer who fails to contexualize & understand the vagaries of human nature with nuance, she's probably a good fit for you. If you are looking for someone with basic decency, compassion, & critical thinking enough to understand complex situations without perceiving their worldview as the holy grail- please seek elsewhere. It's incredible how rude she was just from a consultation alone; honestly, very sad. Please do better Catherine, you are working with a pool of people disadvantaged & there is a moral responsibility inherent to that- empathy would be an asset for you if you cared enough.
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03 Dec, 2021 by Sharon j
I have contacted the office three separate dates and have never received a call back. The person answering phone does not take message, you are sent to a voicemail to leave your message. There is a pattern here.
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21 May, 2021 by Jim dehnbostel
I had a video meeting with Sandra. She never got back to me. I call the office to see what was happening, Sandra did not get back to me this time either. I would not recommend her to anyone.
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11 Dec, 2020 by Meryl
Sandra is personable and professional.
She took the time to answer my questions.
I was impressed that Sandra took time to listen to my concerns without pressuring to retain her services.
I appreciated her help and would highly recommend Sandra Stone Law.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Elizabeth stegman
If I could give 0 stars, I would. My husband has an account in collections and we sent paperwork agreeing to the payment plan in 01/24 and now in 12/24, they've started a court case because they never received the signed paperwork. I had called to let them know it was in the mail on 1/9/24, we've been making payments, there's been no contact attempts, no notification that paperwork was never received, nothing, until we got something from the courts notifying us of the court case.
No help was provided over the phone, and I was told a supervisor would contact me, but I'm not hopeful for that as I've had to reach out after asking them to reach out about this.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kayla botsford
Imagine thinking you’re so special, you don’t have to follow the law at all. A little ironic being lawyers, yeah? Congratulations on taking advantage of someone with a traumatic brain injury, and I hope you’re proud of yourself. Failed to validate this debt, failed to inform me that I was being sued, failed to return multiple phone calls, and failed at being decent human beings. The world would be a much better place without scumbag leeches such as this company.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Katie melton
Won't work with debt consolidation programs. Would rather people struggle even more by garnishing wages. Shameful.
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Consultation Assessment:
Use the initial consultation to evaluate their communication skills, responsiveness, and willingness to address your concerns. -
Ask for References:
A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your initial meeting with a lawyer, come prepared with:
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Relevant Documents:
Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence. -
Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Fee Structures:
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Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
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Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
