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02 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Jason is a skilled lawyer. He is very professional, responsive, and on top of things. He was always aware of what was going on with my case and moved things along quickly and efficiently. Brenda, his paralegal, is just as good. Jason was up front with me about what to expect and helped me get the best outcome I could have hoped for. I am grateful for his and Brenda's help.
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06 Sep, 2024 by J surgeon
John and Spencer were very helpful throughout the whole process of my case, They're very knowledgeable and answered every question that I had. They explained every part of the process and made me feel much more comfortable. Exceptional attorneys and firm. Would highly recommend!
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22 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
Jason Thompson and his team are the most professional and corteous legal team. At a time in my life when I was struggling, I got in some trouble and was charged with Theft in the second degree. Naturally, I was scared and anxious and was unsure how I was going to deal with the legal process. My friend recommended Thompson Law out of Salem. Even though this was an hour drive from my home, I decided to have a consultation based on the glowing review. I hired Jason on the spot. From our first meeting I could tell I was in capable hands and was never disappointed.
He explained the entire process and every possible scenario to worst case to best. While I was ready to just have the whole thing over with, Jason encouraged me to not give up. He worked tirelessly to get my case dismissed. He even would go to work early to call me with updates or work on a creative solution for my case. He never seemed rushed with any meeting or phone call and never took any of my questions as unimportant. His office was always quick to respond to any question or concern. Jason's hard work and dedication was apparent. Jason was persistant in getting an outcome other than a conviction and he did. He got my case dismissed.
Jason and his team treated me with respect and took my nervousness and dire situation seriously. He was very thoughtful on my case and clear in all his explanations. His legal team is fantastic and Brenda, his paralegal, is the best. She is knowledable, helpful, and kind-hearted. I highly recommend Jason and his team.
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06 Sep, 2024 by J surgeon
John and Spencer were very helpful throughout the whole process of my case, They're very knowledgeable and answered every question that I had. They explained every part of the process and made me feel much more comfortable. Exceptional attorneys and firm. Would highly recommend!
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18 Aug, 2024 by Heather bishop
08 Aug, 2024 by Julia bentley
Many moons ago, Paul helped me in my time of need, with no judgment. Thanks Paul for always being available when needed, even when you are busy!
Chris - amazing attorney as well. Again many moons ago, I was a family law legal assistant in Salem and worked a lot with Michelle (loved!). I have worked as a family law legal assistant in Tillamook County for almost four years and when people ask who are the best attorneys in your area, I refer to this firm. I have sent my niece and a very dear friend to you recently. They absolutely have nothing but wonderful words and gratitude for how you handle their cases, which, in turn, makes my heart happy. Thank you again ~
Always will I refer to this firm first and foremost!
Julia Bentley, fka Ecke
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27 Aug, 2024 by Leo rubio
Muy buen abogado siempre pendiente de el caso y siempre manteniéndote al tanto de todo el caso y sobre todo que habla español se los recomiendo.
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17 Jul, 2024 by Jodi thomas
I don’t even know how to put into words the incredible amount of help Kristen and her team were for me. Highly recommend this power house of a team for all custody and divorce needs. Thanks again!!!
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09 Jul, 2024 by Lisa gonzalez
I just had a paid consultation with Cathy. She was so kind, and honest!! I truly appreciate her guidance in the matter of my divorce (as well as on child support/custody issues). LaMont Law's fees are pretty standard for divorce (both retainer and hourly fees), but what you CAN'T buy is that honesty and kindness of someone who truly wants to help. That, to me, is priceless. I'm so glad I spoke with her today!! I feel a lot more prepared and knowledgeable about my situation(s). If you've been searching around tirelessly for the right lawyer, like I had, I would highly suggest you give these guys a call! I do not think you'll be sorry.
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18 Jul, 2024 by Cynthia hicks
Lindsey went above and beyond. I highly recommend him!
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19 Jun, 2024 by Kacy choate
Had a wonderful experience with Lindsay Soto representing us. We got the outcome we wanted, and felt comfortable the whole way through. Thank you!
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05 Jun, 2024 by Tana salinas
I cannot say enough great thinks about The Law Office Of Lindsay Soto. They were so kind, helpful, supportive, and understanding!
I highly recommend him!
Thank you again for all your help!
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18 Jul, 2024 by Cynthia hicks
Lindsey went above and beyond. I highly recommend him!
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19 Jun, 2024 by Kacy choate
Had a wonderful experience with Lindsay Soto representing us. We got the outcome we wanted, and felt comfortable the whole way through. Thank you!
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05 Jun, 2024 by Tana salinas
I cannot say enough great thinks about The Law Office Of Lindsay Soto. They were so kind, helpful, supportive, and understanding!
I highly recommend him!
Thank you again for all your help!
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02 Apr, 2024 by Sandra kuolt
28 Jan, 2024 by Brett l
I’ve been through multiple attorneys and William is by far is the best I’ve come across. He is professional and respectful to his clients and gets the job done. Don’t waste your time on anyone else acting like a car salesman/woman, telling you everything you want to hear to get the retainer. If you want a good attorney this is your guy but you must schedule phone calls as he is super bzy with many other clients cases. You get what you pay for here. My case is still ongoing but I’m confident in this attorney. William is also honest in his methods and hours worked.
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03 Nov, 2023 by Korena bonilla
William is the absolute best. Hire him.
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30 Jul, 2022 by Vicki
About 3 years ago, I had “a one hour” consultation appt with Larry regarding a severance agreement I as very unhappy about in regards to my employer. Larry ended up spending 5 hours with me , giving me the hard facts and ended up helping me get a better severance and piece of mind. Fast forward to now and I had 5 days notice to do a deposition for a previous employee who was suing that same old employer. I didn’t want to break my contract I had signed, and had multiple other questions, and couldn’t get a hold of Larry. Come to find out, Larry was out of state and out of service but still managed to get my emails and calls in time and called me back twice and talked me through my concerns right before my deposition. I didn’t hire him nor was he being paid for this, he just helped me once again and quickly eased my fears so I was prepared. Thank you Larry- your legitimately one of the best lawyers out there, hands down!!!
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12 Jan, 2021 by Susan
As an experienced Registered Nurse and Legal Nurse Consultant, I have high expectations of attorneys and have found myself needing excellence in representation for myself. All attorneys are not created equal as nurses are not. I was very impressed with Mr. Linder’s honesty and transparency in our phone consultation. I look forward to seeing him in action.
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15 Oct, 2020 by Carl
Larry was very informative and very helpful over the phone as we talked over my legal options.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Kilamarie koopman
Don Johnson was very helpful with answering all my questions and handling my affairs on a timely manner. The secretary Emily was nice she handled all my paperwork answered questions on a timely manner . I felt the Rates for what I needed was fair . Don Johnson is very professional ! I plan on having him as my on going attorney as needed.
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18 May, 2024 by Jazzmin jacob
Neftali y Jazzmin
Don es una persona miy comprometido con su trabajo. Por mucho tiempo teniamos el plan de hacer un testamento pero por uno u otra cosa y por no trner idea de como hacerlo lo estuvimos posponiendo, cuando contactamos a Don nos explicó los pasos y las opciones q teníamos y en muy corto tiempo ya teníamos resuelto nuestro testamento, fue muy profesional y amable, sinceramente lo recomendamos.
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01 May, 2024 by Aaron renek
Don helped my family with our estate planning making the entire process very easy, Don and his team were very pleasant and professional, Great communication and helped make everything very easy for us to understand. Don is very knowledgeable, organized, professional and personable. We are very grateful to Don and his team and would highly recommend his services to all friends and family. We will definitely come back to Don for any of our future needs.
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01 Sep, 2023 by Terri
If
Integrity,
Competence,
Diligence,
Professionalism,
Experience,
Empathy,
Efficiency,
Patience,
Respectful Assertiveness, and
Reasonableness--
all with a refreshing Lack of Arrogance or Air of Superiority
are important traits for you in your attorney, you need look no further than Jennifer Brown of Brown Law PC.
Jennifer will tell you what you need to know to help you reach the best outcome in your circumstances. She also gives good practical advice. You can be assured that Jennifer knows what she is talking about: do not undervalue her counsel or effectiveness because of her modest manner.
I speak from more than 40 years as a member of the Bar observing and evaluating hundreds of attorneys, including nearly three decades as an administrative law judge. As compared to the high drama and loud blustery aggression of some lawyers, Judges recognize and respect calm, objective legal knowledge and preparation—like Jennifer’s—as the more zealous, effective representation that it is. In a case that several attorneys were afraid to undertake for fear of angering a Judge, I watched Jennifer in action as her family law expertise, courtroom experience, and level-headed personal style persuasively convinced a Judge to reverse his earlier ruling.
I am so confident in Jennifer’s ability that I sent a family member to her and Jennifer won the case. You and your loved ones, too, can rely on Jennifer Brown.
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09 May, 2020 by Kelli
I would highly recommend Jennifer Brown as an attorney. She was absolutely amazing in handling my family law case. Jennifer was recommended to me after I had a horrible experience with a different attorney and firm, and she went above and beyond all of my expectations, as did her wonderful assistant, Erika Schreiner, and other members of the LaMont Law team. They are extremely professional, knowledgeable, and experienced. I especially appreciated how efficient, patient, and understanding they were throughout the duration of my case. They always remembered the details of my situation, and I always felt like they actually cared, working so diligently toward the outcome I was hoping to achieve with my case. I cannot thank Jennifer, Erika, and the LaMont Law team enough for everything they did for me.
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28 Apr, 2020 by Shawn
Jennifer Brown and the team at LaMont Law were excellent. After leaving her office the first time I felt like I had found someone who was understanding and compassionate. She was knowledgeable and gave me confidence that I would get through a difficult divorce process. Her team were awesome and supportive and put me at ease throughout the process. No one wants to need a divorce attorney but I'm glad I chose them.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Jesse (jp)
Roger Evans is an amazing attorney. If you need things to get done right. Roger is your guy.
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09 Jul, 2023 by People's tap house
30 Jun, 2023 by Eric nelson
I met with Roger after the death of my mother in-law who had no estate planning in place. Not only did Roger walk us through the process completely and provided a path forward for our family, he did so in a compassionate and empathetic way that helped with our grieving process.
I would highly recommend anyone who is in our position and for those who want to avoid this all together by getting your affairs in order ahead of time.
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04 Apr, 2024 by Jesse (jp)
Roger Evans is an amazing attorney. If you need things to get done right. Roger is your guy.
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09 Jul, 2023 by People's tap house
30 Jun, 2023 by Eric nelson
I met with Roger after the death of my mother in-law who had no estate planning in place. Not only did Roger walk us through the process completely and provided a path forward for our family, he did so in a compassionate and empathetic way that helped with our grieving process.
I would highly recommend anyone who is in our position and for those who want to avoid this all together by getting your affairs in order ahead of time.
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22 May, 2014 by Jim
I had Todd for family court appointed lawyer. He was a good lawyer. Worked hard. He was limited with his options, but he still did his best. He showed up to court when the lawyer I did hire left without notifying me. He also showed up for my final court resolution of custody. Although he couldn't represent me that day, he gave me the best advise he could. Something he didnt have to do.
Thanks Todd.
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06 Jun, 2011 by Jim b(acon)
I wish to thank Todd here. My case was a difficult one. He called me back with issues, and he tried to solve them.
Todd... IF you're reading this, pay attention.
THANK YOU. I know we lost my case, but you at least worked hard for me.
James B.
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24 Apr, 2009 by Anonymous
Todd was very knowledgeable and most importantly, I was kept informed, he returned calls and I felt he was genuinely trying to help me.
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01 Jul, 2023 by Greg atkin
Great community minded business
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25 Jun, 2022 by A african kings sweetestdreams
19 Nov, 2021 by Cynthia campo
The workers here always look so stressed out. Maybe give even some more help?
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07 Aug, 2024 by Veteran holistic health organization
I Highly Recommend Todd. He is Great at his Profession. After years of going through "Veteran Agencies" and trying to handle my own claim, Todd got me Results when my wife and I Needed it most. We were almost Homeless when my Claim was Approved at 100%. Everyone that I've referred to Todd is Happy with The Results he's gotten them awarded . Thank You Todd for being a Tenacious Professional and a Valuable Resource to the Veteran Community...🙏
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24 Jun, 2024 by Tiffany arnold
Poor communication, not accepting what doctors say about stuff, will gass light you, There are others... do not recommend... would put 0 or -# if possible.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Dayna tran
Thank you so much for helping me get through this process for 2 years.
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04 Aug, 2024 by Debbie
If I could've given him no stars I would have. Ryan was hired by my niece for a custody battle she was going thru. After stating the case was "a slam dunk case" she ended up losing ALL custody, was ordered to pay child support and secure life insurance. The judgement has ripped my family apart and now we have to pay even MORE money to another attorney to appeal to even attempt to somehow get this reversed.
Horrible, gutless, UNPREPARED and more concerned about getting back to his wife's fundraiser than concentrating on our case. He should've told us to bring the child with us and put a bow on her before we turned her over to the other side. That's how bad of a job he did. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, do not hire this incompetent man.
I am going to blast this wherever I can.
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29 Dec, 2022 by Lafe
He never once supported my positions, and encouraged me to take all of her offers. I went into court to solve some coparenting issues and ended up losing my joint custody. Steer clear, at least if you are a father.
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05 Nov, 2022 by Robert
Ryan Hunt and his excellent staff of attorneys patiently and expertly guided my wife and myself through the complicated process of creating a revocable living trust involving creative works as well as investments and property, the transfer of assets into the trust, etc. We are grateful for Ryan's expertise, and we highly recommend him and his associates.
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23 Feb, 2024 by Rafael antonio morales novelo
24 Jan, 2024 by The toast
05 Nov, 2023 by Carlos martinez
02 Jun, 2024 by Karen
What I appreciated most about Leonard was his willingness to listen to us: the information we had to offer, our insight into the situation, and our suggestions. He was always very prompt in his replies! By considering our input, Leonard was able to help us focus on what was important from a legal perspective, then he formulated a unique strategy for dealing with our specific situation. Hiring a lawyer is an expensive proposition, so you want to be sure that your money is well spent. I can honestly say that ours was!
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15 Mar, 2024 by Adam johnson
Leonard Williamson has represented me twice now— once for a personal matter, once for a business matter, quite successfully both times.
I sincerely appreciate his direct, straightforward style of communication. He told me what we could do, what we could not do, and helped manage realistic expectations and outcome.
His legal staff is highly communicative and competent. His billing was reasonable; I never felt like he was disrespectful with my time or my money.
I highly recommend Mr. Williamson, and will gladly use him again in the future for any legal needs I may have. In a world where lawyers are nearly universally detestable, it’s a breath of fresh air to find one that is the opposite.
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29 Jan, 2024 by Traci beattie
Mr. Van Ness, is not my attorney, however right at this very moment he has over $60,000, that belongs to me and he refuses to answer when I calls, won't return calls from messages I've left and won't reply to emails! After reading the below reviews, I wouldn't recommend him to anyone simply based on how I'm being treated (as an non-client that he's just holding money up from) and I happen to know he's overpriced (I've seen the charges!).
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03 May, 2024 by Andrea self
22 Apr, 2024 by Cultural fibrosis
They never return phone calls.
Make an appointment just to make an appointment. Canceled, postpone and reschedule till the statute of limitations expire and they still collect money regardless of our outcome.
This is why we say lawyers are vultures
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13 Apr, 2024 by Lisa childers
Not good communication or response time. Generally horrible firm. Owner said the second letter we needed sent there would be no charge. That said why am I getting the overpriced shipping charge and to add insult to injury a .01 cent finance charge. I called and complained. They still keep sending them. Do not use this place. A retired federal judge gave me their name and now I get to tell her how awful they are and to never refer people again. Erin was just awful.
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19 Sep, 2023 by Daniel
I strongly recommend finding a different attorney.
Alex is a super nice guy, but he is not a very good attorney. It would have been impossible to achieve a worse result then Alex achieved. He continuously demonstrated a lack of interest in the case and was unresponsive and/or distracted. His high price was also a concern given the lack of interest/effort. My gut was screaming at me to replace him through the whole process. I had no choice but to move forward with him despite wanting to find someone else, due to spending most of my time out of the United States.
Alex did NOT represent my interests in court. During the trial, Alex seemed unprepared. He was continuously fumbling through his notes like he didn’t know what to ask. The topics that I had asked him to focus on, the previous day, were not even mentioned (by Alex) during the trial (including the many times that my ex-wife broke the previous court order). Some of the questions that Alex asked me during the case made me look bad in front of the judge, as if Alex was also working for opposing party. I am unsure if Alex was intentionally trying to damage my case for if he is really just that bad of an attorney. I strongly believe that this case would have gone differently if I had halfway decent attorney.
The Judge consented fully to the position of my ex-wife, considered my position to be “[unreasonable],” and ordered that I pay my ex-wife’s attorney fees ($23,000). Alex’s response was “I am your attorney, not an oracle,” meaning Alex cannot predict court outcomes. How useful is an attorney who can’t predict court outcomes? How useful is a physicist who can predict motion, a meteorologist who can’t predict the weather, or a surgeon who can predict survival rates? If Alex was my surgeon, I would have been dead on the table.
Now I only get supervised visitation with my son, as if I am an ex-convict, despite never actually doing anything wrong.
Please learn from my mistake and find an attorney who knows what they are doing and who is motivated to bring you the best outcome.
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12 Aug, 2021 by Sam
Alex was incredibly friendly and understanding of my situation. We hired him on Thursday and by Tuesday we were already divorced, much quicker than anticipated. Would highly recommend Alex to anybody.
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25 Feb, 2021 by Lisa
Alex was very responsive to all of our needs. Anytime that we had any questions or wonderings, he got back to us very quickly and answered all of our questions. He made a delicate situation less stressful. I would recommend him to anyone!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Crystal
Mold in several coffee cups on her desk. Was told to wait while she investigated future Disneyland Deals. Speaks loudly about her clients to others. Please see her revocation with Oregon DOJ for the same reasons... A conflict of interest in the court system.. Paid thousand of dollars, never a show in court.
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06 Sep, 2019 by Jonathan
I hired Lisa to represent me in my divorce. The circumstances in my case were probably the hardest that a lawyer can deal with. Specifically, my ex wife was abusive and extremely mentally ill. Without Lisa, I do not believe my children would be in a safe place right now. She was honest and forthcoming about my advantages, weak points, and things to consider. She was not afraid to tell me when I was wrong, which should be appreciated in cases like this. The divorce was long and drawn out, 15 months. During that time, Lisa was patient with my stress, and always answered questions in a timely manner. If you want a lawyer with integrity and honesty, but also knows how to win, you would do well to hire Lisa. There is not enough gratitude in the world for me to express just what she has done for my children and me.
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13 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
I contacted and hired Lisa several years ago on an emergency child custody issue. She was amazing, walking me through what I needed to know and do. I hired her again this year because I trust her skills, and appreciate how she fights for me and my child.
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29 May, 2015 by Jennifer
This guy had no idea what he was doing when he filed my case, he missed several federal laws that left me with over$15000 in debt that he assured me would be discharged in the chapter 7. He sure collected his fees though, even though he only got about $4000 discharged for me. Then he wouldn't help me refile or file an appeal with the bankruptcy court without, yup you guessed it, me giving him more money! I wish I could do my job completely wrong and incompetently and still get paid! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, communicative, responsible lawyer - keep looking.
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12 Jun, 2013 by Dave
I am totally inept with 'legalease' and D. Jacobson and his staff worked tirelessly to help me resolve my issues. He did everything that was promised at the onset, and followed through marvelously. While I hope that my need for legal assistance will be minimal, if I ever am in need of help, I know that David Jacobson will do all in his power to assist me in a favorable resolution to any issue that I may encounter.
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25 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
We found Mr. Jacobson and his assistant, Jennifer, to be very respectful to us during a difficult time in our lives. They were supportive and understanding and actually made us feel better about a decision that was initially very uncomfortable to us. They didn't pass judgement and helped us see a light at the end of our financial tunnel. They both worked efficiently and the process went very smoothly with no unpleasant surprises.
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01 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
He will do whatever he needs to to do help himself. Lets just leave it at that. He will lead you on and tell you what you wan to hear. When it comes down to actually doing what he said he will do it's a different story.
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15 Aug, 2023 by Dennis
I had the misfortune of hiring this firm in 2020 to handle a VA Disability Appeal. Year after year, till yesterday, they did absolutely nothing. Weren't even sure if any records release went to the '2' facilities I was treated at. Totally not ready for my hearing which they postponed to 'get ready' (hahhahahahahhahaa!) Yeah..
Anyway, they blew it. They performed no work, didn't get records because guess what?? Records don't just muster on station at their office without VALID AND CONTEMPORANEOUS requests, which didn't happen. 3 years of time wasted. They self ejected because they knew they were in way way above their heads and couldn't perform because they didn't even request records. Had I researched them I would never have hired them. IF you want your case to go nowhere, hire these guys! It'll grow MOSS!!!!!
note: Just because a person 'served' in a branch of military, does NOT necessarily mean they have your back...or are equipped to do the work. I should have asked what their MOS' were!!!
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17 Oct, 2020 by Greg
Mr. Miller was thorough, kind, and understanding. He even appeared in person at the VA review board to please my case. I could not have asked for a better lawyer for my specific case!
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27 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
I have used Joe a number of times over the past 10 years, and have always found him honest, knowledgeable and very fairly priced. He has helped me with some simple things like contracts, but most recently in a very important battle with an insurance company. This is not Joe's specialty, but he provided my legal support for the first parts of my battle, then when things moved out of his level of expertise, he recommended that I hire someone else, that specializes in that area of law. I wound up hiring the best in the state, and they were both impressed and appreciative of the work Joe had done, and felt that he had helped set us up for success. I respect a person who is honest about their limitations and doesn't waste my money to pad their income. I, and friends of mine, have used Joe in his areas of expertise, and he is exceptional.
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05 Aug, 2021 by Patricia
Mr Smith was honest, respectful and concise when he was representing me for my personal injury case, I'm very happy with the outcome of my settlement and his dedication to see my case through. I highly recommend Mr Smith for any issues you may have in civil litigation, personal injury, family law, or landlord tenant disputes.
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26 Sep, 2020 by James
He took money to prosecute the civil suit . He used some of the money to file suit and made sure they were NOT served in time.
He didn't file until the last 3 days so that we couldn't drop the case and refile. He found out that we couldn't use ORLTA to prove the ownership of the structure that was illegal and responsible for the injury. This was in a mobile home park and the structures have to be in the written rental agreement. I didn't have a written rental agreement and that is on the owner's of the park but you have to use the Landlord & Tenant Act within one year to prove it. One year had went by and Joseph found out too late but decided to do his client wrong instead of telling me the truth.
He knew l would learn in court what went wrong so it was easier to do me wrong. I didn't get the bad news for about 110 days. Joseph is shameful !
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03 Oct, 2023 by Ryan
I hired Virgil, thinking that his slightly lower price was a bargain. My sons are only nine months old and two years old, so I thought that he would appreciate the importance of protecting them. Not only did he rarely respond to my calls and emails, he rarely took any real action on my case. I wrote him emails, begging for his help in getting my sons the help they needed, and often times his only response was to charge me 50 or 100 dollars to read the email. Granted, he *sometimes* sent a response. But he never followed up with any real action.
I suspect that some of the five-star ratings on here are fraudulent. Virgil got poor results. He had almost no sense of urgency. He seemed to care very little about my young sons and I.
Do not hire this attorney if you take your case seriously.
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31 Jan, 2017 by Michael
I was hit by a car who failed to see me on the road. I was injured and needed treatment. I retained Virgil Royer and they got me help with my car and also with my medical treatment. I received a very fair settlement with the at-fault driver's insurance company. I would highly recommend Virgil Royer to anyone who was in a car accident caused by someone else.
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06 Dec, 2016 by Shyloh
I hired Mr. Royer for a family law matter, while my case was fairly straightforward, I am very impressed with how quickly the entire process went. I got the results I was hoping for and then some; in 12 years (my Son's entire life), I've never received a penny of support from his Father and now we are actually getting regular support! I never thought I'd see the day.
Mr. Royer is also very professional, which I appreciate very much. (I've worked with Attorney's who are far from it and trust me, that makes a difference to the Courts, especially the judge) I highly recommend Mr. Royer and his team if you need something handled right the first time.
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16 May, 2021 by Daniel
She attempted and threatened to withdraw as council several times, but was denied. Did not file motions in a timely manner. NEVER spoke to the victim / witness even though messages were left from them to her on many occasions requesting call back.
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12 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
At first I thought it would be just another court appointed lawyer that doesn't care for the people but only cares about how fast they can get a case over. But it wasn't that at all. She listened she worked she keep in contact and keep me informed constantly. My experience that lead me meeting her I wouldn't go through again but im glad she was appointed to me. Thanks again.
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10 Oct, 2020 by William
She is a very intelligent woman and it might be hard but let her do her job and she will fight for you the best she can and with everything she has just be honest with her cause she can't fight what she don't know she helped me when i was ready to give up and she won good job Sara
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25 May, 2023 by Anonymous
Completely ineffective, not responsive, allowed situation to escalate and get out of hand when a simple answer in the beginning of the process would have negated escalation, saving time and money. Stated things that were not true or not implemented and not followed through on. Misrepresented the truth and was wrong on several accounts but don’t bother to argue with him or contradict him as you are never right even in the presence of evidence. He pretends to have that authority to make you do things or impose rules not based in law or even practicality. You will notice that all the positive reviews are from men as this “Good Ole Boy” with an office strewn with Guns and Ammo magazine is not about equity but from the approach that the father in any given situation is the one in the right. A huge waste of time and money and not about equity or situation resolution.
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10 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
Take notice of how he responded to clients on this site who disagreed with him or wrote a negative review. This is indicative of my experience. He started out as if he knows a lot, but ends up in a pile of fees with no results and defensiveness.
To be specific:
1) Did not respond in a timely manner to questions or sometimes not at all. 2) Submitted a hand-written draft of an official court document with lined out words and margin notes. I specifically stated that I wanted to discuss this document and the numbers before submission. 3) Scheduled and rescheduled hearings without consulting me to as to my availability or to even inform me that it had taken place. 4) Did not provide copies of court documents filed, correspondence to/from opposing counsel, nor copies of any discovery items supplied by the petitioner. 5) Failed to inform me of progress in the case, his strategy, what to expect in the process or any options I had available. 6) Sent an email requesting documents that I had sent a month earlier and billed me for it again. 7) Incompetently suggested we cancel a hearing and offer $1000/mo. in spousal support for life. He did not offer any alternatives or demonstrate a willingness to fight for me since my spouse had a professional degree and professional license with the ability to earn a living equal to mine. My new attorney negotiated a set, non-modifiable amount of spousal support which turned out to less than what Mr. Van Ness recommended I should pay in one year alone! 8) Exorbitant fee. No one expects an attorney to be inexpensive or to get 100% of a desired outcome. However, I do expect the attorney to at least pretend to be on my side and work for my benefit. This attorney did not. 9) He was fired over four months ago and continues to add fees for services. He filed a "Notice of Lien" on my property two weeks after I fired him.
Everything Mr. Van Ness was not, my new attorney was. She was professional, courteous, explained everything, informed me every week, sent copies of emails, letters, discovery and well versed in family law.
Don't waste your time or your money on Mr. Van Ness for family law issues. Find someone who specializes in the field with 100% of their representation in family law.
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07 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
My experience with Mr. Van Ness is painful. He was happy to charge me a lot of money, but for wasted and undesired work. He was recommended and when we met seemed to be nice at first, but over time he just did not seem to be the brightest bulb and if for whatever reason he gets butthurt he lashes out - not very professional or conducive to helping resolve legal matters, especially in a high conflict situation. I definitely do not recommend.
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15 Oct, 2023 by Mandy and eric pratt
He messed up on filing for a vehicle accident claim. So he told us we had to sue his malpractice. It has been an absolute nightmare. They are trying to only offer us a fraction of what he was going for and trying to get us to appear in person or get it dismissed. They are taking advantage of the fact that we are out of state according to our new attorney. And he doesn't have a lot of nice things to say about who's representing you. Robert, this will stay here until you contact your malpractice and tell them to get their stuff in order and next is the BAR. YOU'RE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE IS ONLY TRYING TO GIVE US ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY OUR MEDICAL BILL AND THAT IS IT. Maybe I'll sue you for making us having to deal with your malpractice like this. I didn't expect them to be snaky and tried to con you. I had a better offer from the insurance company to begin with.
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26 Sep, 2022 by Carlos
From beginning to end this lawfirm has exceeded my expectations. They were on top of everything and gave me results that by far made the reasonable attorney fees seem like one of the best investments I could make for my time and family. I appreciate everything Mr. Montgomery has done and the time and care taken to make sure my questions and concerns were addressed and made the experience as smooth as one could hipe for. So very grateful, thank you Gilroy Napoli Short so very much!!
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01 Oct, 2020 by N.a.
Both Robert and Jason have been helpful from the beginning. Right when I walked into their office, I felt I was being taken care of and was in good hands. I was more than in good hands. They made me feel at ease in these moments I was at a low point. They reassured me that things were going to be ok and they would take care of me. And they did 100%. They listened to me and understood my situation. They made sure that I was not left in the dark and explained every question I had. They were quick to respond to my phone calls or emails. Usually the same day. I would highly recommend this firm to any one in need of their expert feild of experience. Choosing this group is a guarantee success to your path for a better future.
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25 Jan, 2023 by Mike t
maybe used to be good, don't waste your money now! over promise and under deliver, wastes your money FAST had gotten me confused with other clients on multiple occasions and he gets angry fast.
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11 Jan, 2023 by Elizabeth robinson
Do NOT hire this man he threw me under the bus when my case didn’t go as planned he didn’t want to put the work in I repeat do NOT hire him. Find someone who will fight for you because Nordyke won’t trust me
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06 Aug, 2022 by Deb w
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22 Apr, 2024 by Cultural fibrosis
They never return phone calls.
Make an appointment just to make an appointment. Canceled, postpone and reschedule till the statute of limitations expire and they still collect money regardless of our outcome.
This is why we say lawyers are vultures
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13 Apr, 2024 by Lisa childers
Not good communication or response time. Generally horrible firm. Owner said the second letter we needed sent there would be no charge. That said why am I getting the overpriced shipping charge and to add insult to injury a .01 cent finance charge. I called and complained. They still keep sending them. Do not use this place. A retired federal judge gave me their name and now I get to tell her how awful they are and to never refer people again. Erin was just awful.
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16 Oct, 2023 by Mitchell
Dan is a busy man but always makes himself available when I need to chat with an attorney. He's genuine, kind, wastes no time, and gets all of my referrals. It’s a privilege to keep him retained. Good. Better. Best. Dan Lounsbury!
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10 Oct, 2023 by Cliff
Daniel Lounsbury helped me through a tough issue that turned out to be not as bad as we originally assumed. Daniel was extremely professional, knew how to approach my issue, and on a personal level always was very supportive. Great guy, Great attorney.
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05 Oct, 2023 by Theresa
Mr. Lounsbury was a great resource to have in my case. Very knowledgeable, supportive and his rates were reasonable. Sadly, I found myself in a difficult Child Custody situation. I had not seen my child for 2 1/2 months. Thanks to Mr. Lounsbury he was able to bring my son home while I went through mediation to create a parenting plan. I appreciate him protecting my rights as a parent and helping me make the best choices in my Parenting Plan Thank you!
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