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19 Sep, 2024 by Nola becher
Claire made the entire process of setting up my will/trust comfortable and smooth. She explained my options clearly, walked me through the steps, answered all questions to my satisfaction. The firm’s approach and process was straightforward and efficient. I was very pleased with the entire experience.
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19 Sep, 2024 by Juliana strait
They helped process my dad’s will and get the necessary documents in place. Very quick to respond and helpful!
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14 Sep, 2024 by Rhonda prestegard
Alec was great to work with. He, along with the rest of the team, provided valuable training, information, and guidance through the entire estate planning process. They were very communicative and response times were excellent. I highly recommend this firm for your estate planning.
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28 Apr, 2024 by Andy conlan
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17 Nov, 2023 by Joe caulfield
Love working with McAnulty law. Has helped me with a number of items
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01 Aug, 2018 by Shannon
After moving to Minnesota from another state my husband and I needed someone to update our wills and trust and make any necessary changes to comply with both Minnesota regulations as well as our changing family situation. Jason is extremely capable and thorough and was able to do exactly what we wanted in a short period of time. We are very happy with the results and feel protected should anything happen to our family. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer to do any type of estate planning.
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20 Mar, 2024 by Red oak
Excellent estate planning. Very easy to work with.
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11 Sep, 2021 by Jeff jorgensen
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08 Apr, 2021 by Randy greeson
Always does a great job for us.
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20 Mar, 2024 by Red oak
Excellent estate planning. Very easy to work with.
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11 Sep, 2021 by Jeff jorgensen
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08 Apr, 2021 by Randy greeson
Always does a great job for us.
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30 Aug, 2009 by Bobbi
Mr. Dilaveri is an overall excellant attorney. He is very knowledgeable, helpfull, compasionate, and made a very difficult time in my life less stressful and easier to cope with. He is very trustworthy, and I would never hesitate to turn to him for any legal matters.
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13 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
I am a Transsexual woman and hired Mr. Arems Dilaveri for my attorney to fight an unwarented stop leading to charges of a DUI. Mr. Dilaveri showed me a great deal of respect during our consultation and showed charicter that I had not seen in other offices. I decided to hire Arens Dilaveri not only because he was reasonably priced but also presented a very strong presense of confidence. After he completed his discovery. He felt confident that my case had a good chance of being won. After some delay from the prsecution and an accident in which the arresting officer was injured I had my first hearing almost a year later. Mr. dilaveri discused his stratagy with me and allowed me to be prepared for questions from him and what whould be expected from the prosectors. He was calm and confident and it put me at ease even with being on the stand. During the hearing he was very persistant and deliberate in his questioning. He was able to keep the officer and the prosecution therein on the defensive throught the hearing. He was able to establish fact out of a situation that the prosecution tried to make seem hear-say in reguards to my testomony. HAsking the questions of the officer that allowed the future questions be me to be allready established as a situation that was most likly. After the hearing he was reassureing to me about how the days events had gone. He typed up the writen argument that he submitted to the Judge over two weeks earlier than the prosecution submitted theres. He kept me informed of the situation. Roughly a month after the hearing I recieved an E-mail from MR. Dilaveri that I had won my case and it had been thrown out. With all evidence being suppresed due to the nature in which it was obtain was not legal. I would recommend this attorney to anyone needing someone to fight for them in court. He is quick, smart, tactful and extremely respectful. I not only recomend him because he allowed me to clear my name but because of these traites. I had offered him this high of regaurd for his work for me before the case was even finalized.
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12 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
I retained Arens for a modification of child support.He kept me informed and his knowledge of the subject left me feeling confident that this matter would be dealt with professionally.
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27 May, 2021 by Bobby
Jerry brings experience not only as a great attorney and legal consultant, but also as a great human being. His integrity and respect are evident by simply walking with him through the Courthouse; many know him by name, and offer a smile and friendly 'hello Jerry' as they pass by. Jerry brings IQ to the table as well as EQ, and takes extra time to truly listen to his clients. He works through re-enactments, recreating situations and emotions that can help both him and his clients understand actions taken by individuals. He delivers a big city product in a small town package. I wouldn't want to work with anyone else for any legal consultation. Jerry is the best - period.
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31 May, 2018 by Matthew
He's one of the greatest. Mr. Perry has an amount of knowledge that can only be gained through decades of experience. we are talking about a guy that likes to win, and hes damn good at it too. He met with me multiple times a week, made sure that nothing was left out. He didn't just talk about the case he got a feel for it, connecting with e personally before anything else. He has this sense about him, so precise down to the littlest details. Multiple times he took his personal car during time i know he would of rather been home with his family and we went to the spots where various things had happened and it was thanks to his hard work and dedication we were able to win (by a landslide). Being represented by Mr. Perry gave me a sense of relief. i walked away from this experience not only with a clean record but life lessons and insight into the real world as well. Thank you Mr. Perry
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15 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
My lawyer was hesitant at first about the case and really took along time and I had ups and down feelings- mixed emotions but I know why now and he became very close to me as a friend and lawyer. I will recommend him to others.
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03 Oct, 2017 by Chad
I have consulted Ray about estate Planning and he was extremely Knowledgeable and helpful. I plan on attending one of his estate planning seminars in the near future as i know some people who have and they highly recommended i attend.
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26 Jun, 2015 by Kevin
I have used there services in a couple of incidences, and the uhh have been very helpful. Thank you for your time and knowledge. They worked with me and guided me through. I am grateful for their help and assistance.
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26 Jun, 2015 by Amy
Raymond went above and beyond to make sure the process was as smooth as possible for me. He was helpful in every way and always returned phone calls in a timely manner. Raymond is a punctual, articulate, and knowledgable. He's everything you could possibly want in an attorney.
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07 Nov, 2022 by Gayle
I used Courtney Sebo Savica to prepare my will and Health Directive. I have dreaded this because of expense and because I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. Courtney was outstanding in guiding me and showing caring at the same time. She had a planned list of topics and questions I had never even considered and handled all needed procedures. A great experience and less expensive than the estimate!
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30 Nov, 2018 by Pat and jane
We were looking for a lawyer to handle our estate for our blended family. She was the third attorney that we met with and we chose her because of her professional qualifications but also because of her ethical approach to our business needs. She is very capable, extremely responsive and she followed closely with every detail that was required to provide an estate plan. We are confident that the resulting plan will meet our needs, which is very comforting to us. In addition, we have hired her for four subsequent projects and have been very satisfied with the results in each case.
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28 Nov, 2018 by Tom & barb
We recently hired Courtney to update our estate, wills and trusts. Our experience with Courtney was nothing short of terrific. She is very knowledgeable and conscientious about her work. We found her insights very helpful in guiding us through scenarios related to our estate and the interests of our children. We would recommend her services to anyone looking for an estate attorney with great insight, knowledge and genuine interest in your personal situation. You won't be disappointed. Tom & Barb
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26 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
I sought out Nicole to help me in my messy child custody case. My two children and I were in a very difficult situation, where the safety of my children were at risk. Nicole took the time to meet with me and see all previous documents from previous lawyers and mediations. She took the time to learn our case and come up with a plan to be able to ensure my childrens best interest. She was always a phone call away when I needed legal advice and help in hard situations through this entire process. She knew every single law and process that we would go through and she explained it to me all along the way so that I always knew what to expect. She fought for the safety and well being of my children through and through. She was by my side for multiple tough mediations and she always stayed stoic, strong, steadfast, and she would not be bullied around. She also made sure that if I was being unrealistic she made sure that she told me the hard things so that I was prepared for every scenario we could go through in this process. She is absolutely hands down the best child custody lawyer. She cares, she is smart, she is understanding, patient, she gives everything into her cases. I knew during the time that we were going through our custody case she had other cases going on in her life, but she was always available to help me. She made this really really scary process seem doable because she walked me through it and constantly cared/checked in on us. Fast forward through our custody battle, and she was then my lawyer for our childrens adoption. It was such a beautiful thing to be able to share that day with the woman that made it possible, Nicole Hines. If you are looking for someone who knows child and family law, and need someone who will hear your story and help, she is the person you need. She is such an amazing person who works so very hard for her clients. I can't explain that enough, she cares! She also is beyond smart. She knows the law and knows how to make sure it is applied in all situations. Without Nicole Hines I know our child custody case would not have had the amazing outcome that it had. If you are in a scary place and need the help of a lawyer, I 100 percent recommend Nicole, there is no one better! I am so very thankful to have found Nicole Hines, she made my family whole.
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25 Jun, 2023 by Christa
I frequently have procedural questions about the legal process and Nicole has been able to help me better understand the court system.
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25 Jun, 2023 by Natalie
Nicole is a gem. Helpful - knowledgeable- kind- attentive and sensitive to important matters. She is truly the best!
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06 Mar, 2024 by Gia wees
Mr. Braun was my lawyer. I hired him for a restraining order against the person who sexually assaulted me brutally. I was just 16. Not only did he get the job done in the best way possible, he made sure I was okay the entire time and didn't let anyone bully me in court. We won. I was relieved and frankly he had saved my life. Getting that guy away from me was the best thing ever. Do not hesitate, hire this guy. He is awesome. Professional, compassionate, and extremely efficient. If I ever need a lawyer again, he will be my lawyer.
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12 Jul, 2018 by Paul
Tom represented me in my divorce. He manages his team like a well oiled locomotive. Very organized and capable of managing complex circumstances.
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05 Aug, 2009 by Anonymous
Tom represented me last year in a domestic abuse case where my ex-girlfriend accused me of abusing her. Tom was professional and aggressive in my defense. The jury found me not guilty after only 45 mintues of deliberation. I would highly reccomend Tom to anyone accused of a crime.
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14 Jan, 2013 by Chad
I would highly recommend Zach. My DUI 2nd degree case took almost 2 years, as the arresting officer was deployed to military shortly after my DUI stop. Zach kept me informed durring the whole process. We had several challanges and he worked each one through to the end. He was empathetic to the situation and still "told it as it is" and not just what i wanted to hear. His office staff was always very polite, patient and kind. There are higher priced lawyers in town, but i don't know what they could have done for the extra money, that Zach and his staff didnt do for me. Thank you Zach, i hope to never see you again :)
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08 Mar, 2010 by Anonymous
We hired Zach Bauer to represent our son who was charged as a juvenile with criminal charges. It was the most difficult thing that our family has faced. Since my son is a juvenile he could have received a court appointed representative but we saw how little time they are able to spend on cases and hiring Zach Bauer was the best thing for my son. When we met with Zach we did not know what was ahead of us. In our initial visit he was able to step us through the process and tell us what we needed to be concerned about and what we didn't have to worry about and we left feeling so much better. Zach was easy to contact with questions and he was able to work around our busy schedules to meet. We found Zach easy to work with, knowlegeable about the law and impressive in meetings and also in court. Zach was empathetic and has a good connection with teenagers. I would recommend Zach Bauer as a lawyer to family and friends or anyone who is facing crimianl charges. He will fight for you and make sure you understand what is happening with your case.
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27 Jan, 2010 by Anonymous
I found Zach Bauer a great help for me at the time of my harrassment charge. He told it the way it was and he went out of his way to arrange meetings at times that were convenient for me. He understands that oftentimes there is more to the story than a charge implies. His knowledge of the legal system was shown from day one and his confidence was always encouraging. When it came time for the court date, Zach had told me step by step what would happen, and it was so. I highly recomnend Zach Bauer as an excellent criminal defense lawyer.
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02 Aug, 2023 by Dan bender
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10 Sep, 2020 by Alan alexander
Got divorced, they got me all forms, did it myself.
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17 Nov, 2016 by Sean b
Patrick Arendt helped me during the darkest time of my life. His professional skill saved me from being convicted of life (and career!) ending felony charges. During this time I was emotional, I was difficult to deal with and I often asked him questions. All of these things he handled sensitively, accurately and punctually. A true pro. He was there before my arraignment, explaining everything as we went. We ended up with a positive result in my case. I highly represent him for ANYONE seeking criminal defense services in the Rochester area
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09 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Great attorney to deal with. He tells it to you straight and looks to find the best possible result from the situation. I hired Arendt twice and both cases had been dismissed one the day of the trial so I didn't even have to go to the court house. I recommend this criminal defense attorney to anyone and everyone.
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02 Aug, 2023 by Dan bender
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10 Sep, 2020 by Alan alexander
Got divorced, they got me all forms, did it myself.
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02 Aug, 2023 by Dan bender
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10 Sep, 2020 by Alan alexander
Got divorced, they got me all forms, did it myself.
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22 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Last year I had gotten into a bit of trouble. I had gotten a lift home after a party when we were pulled over. Drugs were found in the car and before I knew it I was being charged with possession. It was a mess and I didn't know what to do. I spoke with a few attorneys and none of them seemed to believe me. They all wanted exorbitant amounts of money and then advised me to take a plea. I was lucky enough to find Brenda. She was the first lawyer who truly listened to what I had to say and seemed to believe my story. Brenda did a great job and was very professional. She always let me know what was going on and never lost patience with me when I called her around the clock. Before I knew it she had gotten all the charges dismissed. I recommend her to everyone.
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09 Mar, 2017 by Nora
In 2015 Mr. Allan Witz served as my legal representative for a very complicated matter. Throughout the process Mr. Witz clearly and concisely explained my options, provided me with alternatives when indicated and always gave me the peace of mind that he was looking after my best interests. Following the successful resolution of this matter, I recently retained Mr. Witz to draft a comprehensive estate plan. Once again, I am extremely pleased with his attention to detail and will definitely be using his services again.
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25 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
If you need an honest advice and help call Chanda. She helped me when I needed advice and help on legal matters. She was prompt to answer, pleasant to work with and a true professional! I would highly recommend working with her!
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04 Mar, 2024 by Larry
Aurora is very knowledgeable and thorough in her work. She helped provide guidance in my situation and helped me make educated choices to protect myself.
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26 May, 2022 by Michael ablan
the attorney seems to have good attention to detail with regard to documents.
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05 Jun, 2023 by Nina
Mr. Weinrich was my lawyer. He represented my case in the up most professional way. I am lucky I am not out on the streets and he got me the money I deserved from my hard work and effort.
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04 Mar, 2021 by Alisa fitzgerald
Tammy was recommended to me from my previous lawyer who had retired and I never thought I'd be able to find another lawyer like my last one, boy was I wrong she is very caring, compassionate, understanding and will work with you through thick and thin she stayed with me after hours on weekends for hours we put everything we had in my case. My case was a very complicated stressful custody case and she stood by me through my worries countless emails and phone calls I'm sure I drove her crazy at times lol and her awesome assistant Kelly but she always was upbeat listened and was there for my son and me. I felt like I needed to write this review to help people out there in a tough situation like custody and family law she is worth every penny and yes it can be expensive but it is worth fighting for your child/children because children are unreplaceable and they are a precious gift from God. Do everything you can for you children they need you and also if it's court related go with Tammy Shefelbine you won't be disappointed. Thank you to Dunlap & Seeger.
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02 Feb, 2016 by Tony
Jeremy helped my family and I get through a very difficult time after my dad was killed in a car accident. I would highly recommend him if you need assistance
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22 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
I had several lawyers over my life for different reasons, and Jean has been the best so far. She is very professional and kind at the same time. She made a complicated process much easier for me to handle. She gave me a steep discount in the fees that she was charging, without me asking for it, after we had agreed on a higher amount, saying that I was an organized client and had all the required documentation at hand and thus she would need to spend less time working on my case.
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30 Sep, 2024 by Robert husnik
Patterson Dahlberg did a great job in helping me get a settlement in my worker’s compensation case. They explained everything to me about how the process works and guided me through it. We were able to get resolution of my case in four months, helping me greatly with finances. I recommend them to anyone who is in need of legal help.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Tha chea
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30 Sep, 2024 by Robert husnik
Patterson Dahlberg did a great job in helping me get a settlement in my worker’s compensation case. They explained everything to me about how the process works and guided me through it. We were able to get resolution of my case in four months, helping me greatly with finances. I recommend them to anyone who is in need of legal help.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Tha chea
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30 Sep, 2024 by Robert husnik
Patterson Dahlberg did a great job in helping me get a settlement in my worker’s compensation case. They explained everything to me about how the process works and guided me through it. We were able to get resolution of my case in four months, helping me greatly with finances. I recommend them to anyone who is in need of legal help.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Tha chea
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30 Sep, 2024 by Robert husnik
Patterson Dahlberg did a great job in helping me get a settlement in my worker’s compensation case. They explained everything to me about how the process works and guided me through it. We were able to get resolution of my case in four months, helping me greatly with finances. I recommend them to anyone who is in need of legal help.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Tha chea
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05 Dec, 2012 by Shenita lins
If you are looking for an exceptional bankruptcy attorney then I would reccommend Michael Dietz. He's is very meticulous and get's great results.
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05 Dec, 2012 by Shenita lins
If you are looking for an exceptional bankruptcy attorney then I would reccommend Michael Dietz. He's is very meticulous and get's great results.
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