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04 Sep, 2015 by Misty g.
I came to Trent when I found out that workmans comp wasn't going to do the surgeries I needed done from the injuries I got at work. Trent took on my case and helped me get the best doctors that were on the list and always returned my calls. I have dealt with different attorneys and I have to say Trent is by far the best.. He cares about ur feelings and will fight for you thru it all. I can't explain enough how much he has helped me and if u want someone who knows the law and treats u like you matter. Then Trent Mcauliffe is the only Attorney you need. He is ruthless when he is fighting for you. I am very proud to say he is THE BEST THERE IS!!!!
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16 Mar, 2014 by Gerald
I don’t quite know where to start or how to thank Trent McAluffe enough, for all the help that he has given to me and my family over the past years. I was injured on the job in 2006. I have had multiple surgeries since then. Without his help I would not have the intervention of the doctors I have now. I have come to know that every doctor has his own option about treatment, and they do not always agree with one another. I have come to realize that the third party administrator‘s (or the employers insurance company) works for the employer and protects there interests only. The States workers comp laws and regulations, are at best, the most difficult and the most unreasonable laws to navigate through. Without Mr. McAluffe’s attention to detail and his outstanding Knowledge of these laws I would not be where I am today. He honestly cares about his clients and their families and wants the best for them. At all times he is prompt in returning my phone calls and can answer any concerns and or questions I may have. It boils down to this folks you need competent counsel to get through this mess that is workers comp, give him a call you won’t be sorry.
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01 Aug, 2022 by Denise
Sarah provided amazing support as she walked me through my auto case. She went over and beyond to keep me informed throughout the whole process, and she took the time to explain the things I didn't understand. She is honest and reliable. I'd use her again for my legal needs.
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27 Jul, 2022 by Carl
Sarah was recommended from a good family friend so when it came to planning our family trust we contacted Sarah and she guided us through all of our needs when putting together a trust that really makes us feel secure, cared about and trusted. She went above and beyond in meeting all of our personal goals and she is really a really nice person that I want in our lives going forward!
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17 Jan, 2022 by Lau r
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26 May, 2020 by Chrissie w.
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20 Sep, 2017 by James
Justin helped me review a contract and provided a clear and concise legal solution to my concerns.
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18 Jan, 2015 by Jean
Brian Brown was referred by a friend for advice on residential real estate and roadway liability concerns. He is very knowledgeable in this liability field. He answered all my questions, offered sound advice and clearly put his recommendations in writing. He was quick to have the answers and personal experience with my particular issues. He responded rapidly and kept me informed of his progress. I highly recommend Mr. Brown.
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07 Apr, 2015 by Larry
Mr Humphrey has left a remarkable impression with us. His exceeds in excellence, professionalism, and thorough research. His reply proved he researched our questions and even through he couldn't take our case, he answered us to the best of his ability. Thank you again, Mr Humphrey!
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30 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
My wife and I contacted Mr. Hsu by telephone after being sued by the buyer/new owners of our vacation home in Nevada. Since we reside in California, we went on line looking for legal representation and found Maupin/Cox/Legoy attorneys at law. After explaining our situation to the receptionists, we were put in touch with Mr. Hsu. We advised Mr. Hsu we were being sued for "Fraudulent Misrepresentations and Nondisclosures" in connection with the sale of our property in Nevada the previous year. After explaining everything to Mr. Hsu, he requested certain documents from us which we faxed immediately. Mr. Hsu then responded to opposing counsel within 24 hours explaining our rights, our truthfulness when completing the Seller's Real Property Disclosure Form (SRPD) and Nevada law pertaining to our case. After Mr. Hsu's letter to the opposing counsel, we never heard another word from opposing counsel about this matter. All of this was completed through emails, telephone conversations and faxes. Mr. Hsu is very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We would definitely recommend Mr. Hsu should you ever need an attorney. Thank you Rick!
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12 Feb, 2015 by Bruce
Seeing Ms. Van Duyne's work first hand has impressed me with her commitment to her clients, from Community Managers to homeowners. She is well versed in the intricacies of CA law and is experienced with proceedings with NRED. She and Betty work tirelessly for the wrongfully injured.
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18 Dec, 2017 by Janon
Phil was courteous and attentive. He listened patiently, interjecting questions when needed. Correspondence was sent out quickly and documents filed on time. Phil was easy to reach if I had a concern and was also excellent at contacting me when there was something to report. I went into our first meeting with opposing counsel and my now, ex-partner feeling very anxious. Immediately it became obvious Phil was well-versed in my case. He was able to root out the weakness in opposing counsels positions, surgically dissecting inconsistencies in their arguments, showing they were ill-prepared. By the end of this first meeting I was sitting tall, knowing that I was in good hands. It was enjoyable working with Phil. I could tell he really enjoys what he does. He treated my case like a chess game, anticipating opposing counsels moves, then figuring out how to overcome two moves ahead. One thing I really appreciated was his honesty. He let me know potential costs and time involved with my choice of paths to take. Sometimes in business you can get bitter and want revenge. You argue over principle rather than a fair and just outcome. Phil kept me focused on the intellectual aspect of my case rather than on my emotions that would have cost me $1000's of wasted dollars. He truly is a remarkable attorney.
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17 Oct, 2013 by Paul
Last year my Dad passed away and there were problems with his estate. Before Joe, I hired two attorneys to help me. The first one charged me $2,500 for two letters. The second charged me $10,000, never answered any questions,never sent me an invoice, withdrew from the case and left me high and dry. Joe cleaned up the mess. He ALWAYS returned my calls and e mails. The best $100 I ever spent in my life was for the one hour preview of my case. Joe DID exactly what he said he would do. Joe Gorman is a honest, caring professional attorney. What else would you want in your lawyer? Thank you, Joe.
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12 Jan, 2008 by Anonymous
Lars was by far the best lawyer I ever work with. I secretly mourn the day he left the practice of law for the glamour of big business. I'm certain he's a great asset to whatever project he is lending his skills. As a small business owner, I found Lars to be extremely knowledgable about a wide array of legal issues, and he was certainly the most proficient and trustworthy attorney I ever knew. I remember his gifted technical writing skills always captured both the important facts and the urgency and emotion behind one's dispute or legal issue, and he innately knew what information to detail and which part to reduce too. He probably prevailed on every single motion he ever presented on my behalf. I've retained half a dozen lawyers since, but I never did find anyone who could replace Lars. Someday I hope he returns to private practice.
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19 Feb, 2017 by Candy
I had a cps case in nevada that was unjust and unfounded. He uncovered the lies and manipulations that were keeping my children from coming home. My children are home. Happy and healthy Thank you Marc Picker
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02 Jul, 2017 by Stacey
Mr. Lemons worked with me on my case for an extended period of time so I feel as though I know him. He was not only clear and objective about how to proceed but was extremely easy to communicate with. I admire the fact that if he isn't 100% clear about something, he asks. On several occasions I was more than impressed with his humbleness and willingness to teach me the client about HOW we were proceeding, and WHY we were proceeding in such a manner. I never once felt like there was another client that he was seeing, which is amazing as he is the busiest attorney I know. He is an excellent attorney, and an even better person. Thank you Ed.
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21 May, 2013 by Frank
We have had Mike Kealy for our attorney, both professionally and personally, for nearly 30 years. Mike's many strenghts include his ability to grasp situations that he may not have previously encountered, his preparedness, patience and willingness to take the time to explain all facets of a given proceeding. We have engaged Mike's services in real estate matters, both on the buying end and selling end, landlord/tenant issues, corporate and civil matters, insurance, litigation, and even a bit in estate planning. Not only do we find Mike's wealth of knowledge and expertise immense, we find that his motto of "prepare, prepare, prepare" certainly pays off on behalf of his clients. There is nothing worse than not knowing where you stand in a given situation and Mike never puts you in that position - he always keeps you informed, makes sure of your understanding, and keeps you apprised of any new developments.
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07 Jan, 2016 by Jule
Ryan McElhinney Esq. of the Barber Law Group helped me reclaim my 'voice' after not being heard in the workplace for four years. Ryan gets results. He is sharp, compassionate, available, Ryan does not disappoint. He takes your case seriously and is very attentive. His staff is top notch as well. I was very fortunate to have been referred to Ryan McElhinney at the Barber Law Group. My emails and phone calls were always answered promptly. I was never left guessing as to the status of my case. I felt he cared. I highly recommend the Barber Law Group/Ryan McElhinney for any legal needs.
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08 Apr, 2008 by Jason
HRD Law is vital to the success of my company! We first started working with the attorney’s at the firm to review our software license agreements. During the process we were thrilled to see the extreme level of detail and care taken with crafting the exact contracts we needed to protect both ourselves and our clients. Time and time again we were blown away with their professionalism and willingness to understand our business needs. They have now become an integral part of our business processes and have allowed us to focus on what we love to do. We sleep better at night knowing that they are part of our team and would highly recommend them to anybody looking for a firm to take you to the next level.
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19 Mar, 2019 by Ashton
He did a wonderful job with me and my wife. We were getting Sued, garnishments, liens and all sorts of stuff coming our way, and he handled it all with ease and speed! Thank You again!
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10 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
Holly has represented and continues to represent our company in cases brought by a former contractor before the Nevada State court and the Federal District Court n Nevada. She is thorough and knowledgeable, patient and excellent and keeping us up to date on developments. Her legal advice to the company and written arguments to the courts have been comprehensive, power, and most importantly successful. She has successfully pleaded our case each time.
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11 Dec, 2019 by Sue
Cissy has been my attorney for many years. She is brilliant, steady, responsive and goes to the "mat" always. I can always count on her for realistic and extraordinary service. Not enough stars!!
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01 Jun, 2015 by Ron
I hired this attorney to handle my personal and business bankruptcies. She was able to save my home, get me an affordable payment plan with the IRS, and discharge my credit card debt. She was very professional representing me in court and her staff was very courteous and understanding. She explained everything so that I could actually understand what was happening in my case. I highly recommend this attorney.
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02 Sep, 2016 by Brent
I would highly recommend Tom Bradley if ever there is a need for legal representation dealing with partnership contract disputes, securities fraud or retirement (securities) loss. I have gotten to know and work with Tom over the last year and he has been a pleasure to work with! Thanks Tom!
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05 May, 2014 by Janet
Mr. Robertson has been handling a complicated class action where I am the class representative. I am also a lawyer, so I am in a position to judge the quality of his lawyering skills. In my opinion, David is an outstanding lawyer. He is smart, sensible, articulate, caring, and values excellence. No one could go wrong hiring David.
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27 Jan, 2020 by Patricia
I didn't want to hire a lawyer. I thought I could do all relevant research myself. After extensive research of all applicable statutes, I concluded I needed a lawyer and consulted several. Elizabeth Bitter impressed me as the most knowledgeable. In fact she quickly provided the statute I needed and had merely glanced over. Ms Bittner accompanied me to court and was the key into the successful outcome of a complicated case.
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17 May, 2024 by Alisa huckle
Mr. Broli is very helpful in legal matters.
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12 Apr, 2010 by Michelle
Jarrad is very pleasant to work with, and more importantly he is very knowledgeable with regards to the law and does his "homework" to know and understand all that is taking place with our business issue. Jarrad always makes himself available if we need to speak with on the phone, or if we communicate by email he is quick to answer. He also has an excellent paralegal who works closely with him, who is always available to discuss matters with or to pass on information to Jarrad. In my opinion, Jarrad offers excellent advice, and represents us as if he were a part of our company. I highly recommend Jarrad to anyone who wants an intelligent and caring attorney.
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03 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I was put in contact with Ryan after sending an inquiry to the Primerus website. After receiving an e-mail response, Ryan and I spoke over the phone discussing aspects of my concerns with a previously signed Non-disclosure Agreement. Ryan was extremely helpful in presenting a clear explanation of my options as well as knowledge pertaining to such an agreement in its generality. At the time of leaving this review, I had not moved forward with the matter due to the conclusion that it would be un-necessary. However, I would not hesitate to proceed on subsequent steps with Ryan should the necessity arise.
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02 Sep, 2015 by Cerafin
Mark and his team did great work for me in securing me the appropriate reimbursement and settlement commensurate with the damages inflicted by my former Silicon Valley/Silicon Prairie employer. Not only did Mark secure my indemnification, but that of my team of a dozen support techs. It was a major settlement pursued and achieved in a minimal amount of time with a diligent amount of phone calls and emails to ensure success. Quite a smooth operator and ruthless negotiator. Considering the formidable size of my former employer, Mark had the team, resources, experience and approach to slay Goliath. Thank you, Mark!
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12 May, 2009 by Anonymous
Jim Salvatore its one of the best lawyers I ever meet,he does everything very professional and he never makes mistakes during any hearing,he its agressive when its need it and he does he's home work before any hearing,he never avoids talking to you. he did a great for me and for people that I know.
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08 Jun, 2018 by Kurt
From the very first moment I walked into Peter's office, I knew I was in good hands. He clearly had the experience and the ability to get me the medical treatment I needed and the maximum settlement I deserved. From the start I had complete confidence. I was treated with genuine empathy from Peter and his staff. My case manager (Diana) went above and beyond the call of duty in every way. All I had to due was go to the doctors and get the treatment I needed. Peter and his staff took care of everything. In the end, all of my bills were paid and I received the best possible settlement and didn't have to worry about any out of pocket expenses. Highly recommended.
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18 Mar, 2014 by Troy stevenson
Treva worked wonders for my case. Not many people know much about cyber crime because it is so new and I was in a sticky situation.
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