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17 Jan, 2017 by John
Jon-Erik combines a sophisticated knowledge of substantive law and practical, "In the trenches" real-world litigation experience. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
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28 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous
I would highly recommend working with Jon-Erik Magnus. I had a case of general commercial litigation involving satellite/internet technology. Jon-Erik handled my case in a very professional way, I could not be more pleased with the outcome of this case.
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15 Jan, 2014 by Rose
I was at a very low point of my life when I got terminated from a very popular and huge financial institution. I was dealing with major health issues combined with my livelihood being taken from me. Upon my first conversation with Chris, I felt an immediate connection. He not only showed an interest in me but listened to the facts of my case. When I met Chris in person at his office, he was very polite and professional. I think what impressed me the most was his sincere interest in me and how I had been treated by this Company. He looked online and shared with me the labor laws pertaining to my case due to a wrongful termination. Chris explained the legalities of which I was entitled to and explained with a lot of detail what could be ahead of me. He shared with me the anticipated window of time that my case could more than likely take. He provided with me the choices I could/would be presented with as time would take over in my case. Chris always handled my office visits professionally and always offered me coffee, water and even something to eat. His office environment was quite comfortable, clean, and orderly. ......I was a 57 woman with health issues when I lost my job. In all honesty, this was not the sort of retirement I looked forward to after 40 years of working. However, I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone, but if some type of similarities are being experienced........Chris Leclerc is the attorney to talk to first!!!!!! You will get a truly honest response to any questions!
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08 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
I wrote to 200 attorneys/law firms to represent my case. Most were busy or asking for upfront fees to pursue my case. He believed and delivered the efforts and this resulted in my victory from all sides of case. I feel regained my dignity and belief in judicial system to live and let live.
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31 Oct, 2007 by Anonymous
Chris Miller is an excellent lawyer. His firm represented us in a complex litigation, and we always looked to him for precise explanation of the law and what to expect in the courtroom.
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31 Oct, 2007 by Anonymous
Chris is capable of effective handling of complex issues in federal court. He is able to negotiate multi layered financial and contractual matters in a concise manner. Chris is effective and experienced at dealing with opposing lawyers and mediation. He has great understanding of legal processes.
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15 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
It's hard to know when you hire someone especially an attorney if they're going to do a good job for you because you're putting a lot into their hands. I am happy to say that Arash did a fantastic job for me. He guided me the whole process and was very calming and assuring. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing Legal Services. He is very experienced, finally and professional.
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22 Jun, 2020 by Patrick
I was very satisfied by the work of Mr. Moussavian. I found myself in need of a lawyer, and was lucky to have had this fine lawyer help with my case. Because of his on point expertise, I got the best outcome I could. He is a very good communicator, always available for questions throughout the months of preparation. He is open to discussing all sides of the problem, and advises with common sense and knowledge of the law. Because he does so many cases, he knows the people in the courts, so his experience is very valuable while making decisions. I never had to appear in court personally, as Arash handled my case every step of the way. This enabled me to not loose valuable work time during my case. Always on time, always present, never missing an appearance, always returning my phone calls or emails, provided me with a sense of security that my best interests were first and foremost. He is very understanding, helpful, and extremely respectful. His honesty was greatly appreciated, I always knew were I stood in this case. I highly recommend Arash, peace of mind is guaranteed with him at the helm.
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07 Apr, 2022 by George
I reached out to 9 law firms regarding my case.They all advised me that I have a good claim but I would have to be separated from my employment before anyone would consider me. Mr.Hoyer said he has represented numerous clients that have been employed with favorable results. His team was very attentive and always responed to my phone calls and e-mails.The end result was very satisfing for my family I would highly recommend Mr.Hoyer law firm for there expertise in employment litigation.
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03 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous
I had an employment law case with some co-workers and we were seeking unpaid wages and overtime. We had some other attorneys who had worked on the case for 2 years who all of a sudden just abruptly quit on us. So I checked google for employment attorneys and found Hoyer and Associates. Richard Hoyer personally called me back and agreed to take our case free of any up front cost. He paid all the fees to file the lawsuit and they reached a settlement that was above all our expectations. This law firm did what they said they would do. Richard Hoyer and Ryan Hicks operate in an extremely professional manner. I would definitely recommend Hoyer and Associates to anyone with an employment law issue.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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16 May, 2018 by Syth
Erica has been such an asset! She tackled every obstacle that was thrown at me and I've always been able to get ahold of her so I never felt alone throughout this process:-) I would hire her again without hesitation.
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07 Jun, 2017 by Edward
Erica is an awesome attorney! She was contracted to provide criminal defense strategy and pretrial prep that proved extremely valuable.
If she wasn't so busy and if i didn't put a team together, I would of retained Erica as a lead in my case.
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01 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
Marc represented me in a complex appeals case. He knew the law, was able to quickly and thoroughly analyze the case. He did this on a pro bono basis. Unfortunately, because of the negligence, fraud, and deceit of the previous attorneys handling the appeal, he was not able to move forward due to time limits on filings.
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03 Dec, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Zilversmit got my conviction reversed, and after it went back to the trial court he got the case dismissed. Even though I was innocent, I lost faith in the justice system, but Mr. Zilversmit restored my faith. He reviewed my transcripts and found errors that the Judge made that my trial attorney didn't even know about. He is amazing.
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11 Jul, 2023 by George skaljac
Cliff Palefsky is a great attorney. You can't go wrong by using his services. If I could give him 10 stars I certainly would.
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30 Aug, 2018 by Annika feinstein
10 Jun, 2016 by Jim
Mark handled a liability case for me that two other attorneys said was only worth $15-25K. Mark was amazing in court and and a shark while deposing witnesses. He lined up all the top expert witnesses like he'd done it a hundred times. He got me $300K. I could not have found a better lawyer at any price for my case.
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03 Oct, 2012 by Lawrence
Attorney Mark Webb represented my son in a personal injury lawsuit. Mr. Webb was absolutely brilliant in his legal representation, achieving outstanding success in the lawsuit, by recovering extremely substantial monetary damages for my son. He was also very sensitive and compassionate, and displayed the very highest integrity and moral character throughout. It was a great privilege to have him represent my young son. Thank you, Mr. Webb. With respect, Lawrence H. Marin County, CA
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28 Feb, 2011 by Judy
It's been about 30 years since Attorney Gordon Yamamoto handled a contentious real estate problem for my mother. He put paid to it in short order.
Mom passed away in 2005. She was always grateful to have had Gordon represent her. He was the only lawyer she'd ever used.
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03 Jun, 2010 by Kam k
After checking with a few attorneys in San Francisco, I am glad that my friend referred Gordon to me. Gordon is very professional, thorough and responsive. He was attentive to my needs and gave me a peace of mind. I could tell he works from his heart for his client’s benefits. If I need legal advice in future, I would definitely go to Gordon.
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01 Dec, 2014 by Nowaid
Daniel is an amazing lawyer with great litigation skills. Daniel obtained the most favorable outcome possible for my company and me in a cost effective manner. I would, without hesitation, recommend Daniel for all of your personal and business litigation matter.
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30 Oct, 2013 by Dr. zabi
I work with many lawyers (over 25 a year) and I think that Dan Sterrett and Mitch Onu are two of the most gifted lawyers in California. I recommend Dan Sterrett and Mitch Onu If you want to be represented by a smart and hard-working lawyer who will fight tirelessly for your rights.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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12 Oct, 2015 by Gabrielle
I found this lawyer to be very easy to talk to about my case. He was honest about his objectives and great about communicating those to me which plenty of attorneys are not. It was refreshing to go through this process with a lawyer that had so much experience and was able to explain things to me when I had no idea how "the game was played" and had never participated before. The end result made me feel like it worth the time and I had been compensated fairly for my injuries. Thank you Mr. Gorog for all you do...
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12 Oct, 2015 by Gabrielle
I found this lawyer to be very easy to talk to about my case. He was honest about his objectives and great about communicating those to me which plenty of attorneys are not. It was refreshing to go through this process with a lawyer that had so much experience and was able to explain things to me when I had no idea how "the game was played" and had never participated before. The end result made me feel like it worth the time and I had been compensated fairly for my injuries. Thank you Mr. Gorog for all you do...
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11 Jul, 2023 by George skaljac
Cliff Palefsky is a great attorney. You can't go wrong by using his services. If I could give him 10 stars I certainly would.
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30 Aug, 2018 by Annika feinstein
29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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01 Oct, 2020 by Phebe
I browsed this website to look for a probate lawyer and of the 7 lawyers i tried to communicate with, Ms Quaranto replied within a day. It turned out that she was indeed a blessing to me. She is very accommodating and helpful. She worked immediately on the issue i consulted her with. She explained very well the legalities involved. Although i have not achieved the outcome i wished for, I am very well pleased with what came out of it. I highly recommend her to those who needs legal services.
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03 Jan, 2017 by Maggie
I worked with Kelsey first in a difficult family situation for which she'd paired up as a secondary with another lawyer. The situation did not go as I'd wished (through no fault of her own), but I'd noticed her calm yet friendly professionalism from the get-go, so decided to hire her for my own estate planning. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Estate planning can be difficult, but she stuck with me like a champ, giving me time but gently prodding me when I really needed to take action, and ultimately delivered a really well organized set of documents. I can easily say that this never would have gotten done without her care, tracking, and communication. In all our interactions, her demeanor always struck that tricky balance between compassion and professional rigor, interpersonal warmth and cool-headedness. She will be my go-to for anything in the future, and I'll be recommending her to my friends.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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27 Feb, 2020 by Dayvena
I wish to take this opportunity to thank Atty. Jean Tinsay whose meticulous documentation and thorough review has given me a path to citizenship. I could not have asked for a better immigration lawyer to guide me from Step 1 until interview. It took less than 6 months for my Green Card to arrive! Go look her up!
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23 May, 2018 by Virgilio
Thank you so much Atty. Jean for the petition of my Wife & Son. It's my honor and proud that you are my laywer. You help me a lot. God bless & more power.
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07 Dec, 2021 by Ron
Joseph did a terrific job representing my wife who was in a horrible accident. He is extremely kind, considerate and professional. Whenever we had any questions he would respond almost instantly, no matter what time of the day. Joseph and his team could not have done a better job helping us through a most difficult time in our lives. I would highly recommend him and the entire firm of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger to anyone needing professional legal service.
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05 May, 2020 by Jeffrey
Look. Up in the sky. It's a bird, it's a plane. No, it's Conor Kelly and Joseph Nicholson, the best of the best. I tripped on some uneven pavement at a gas station and had a very bad fall. Conor Kelly and Joseph Nicholson and their most professional team handled my case. They were no less than amazing and negotiated a settlement that was amazing, if you are fond of understatement, and well above my expectations. Congratulations on a job well beyond just well done. The bottom line is, if you are in need of an attorney, this firm is the best of the best.
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27 May, 2010 by Vic saraniti
I have been very happy with Ms. Myint as my attorney. She is honest, smart, has excellent moral character and treats me with respect. I truly wish there were more attorney's like her. She takes her work seriously and gets the job done in a professional and timely manner. She is a straight shooter who told me stuff I didn’t want to hear but she is also kind. I could not have retained a better attorney. I would without a doubt recommend her to anyone.
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21 May, 2010 by Vicky
I am so glad I found Ms. Myint to represent me as my divorce attorney. With her expertise and experiences, my case was settled in a relatively short period of time. Ms. Myint has always been encouraging, patient and thorough while dealing with complicated issues. She kept me promptly posted and provided me detailed but easy to understand answers.
Going through a divorce battle was hard but Ms. Myint had made it much easier for me. I strongly recommend Patricia M. Myint for all your Family Law matters.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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28 Sep, 2022 by David breston
This law firm goes above and beyond for their clients. I shared a common client with them and they literally bent over backwards to help him while he was in jail and before he even made it to California. I highly recommend them.
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22 Sep, 2018 by Taku inoue
29 Dec, 2019 by Jose espinal
They are the best. I recommend all lawyer
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08 Oct, 2019 by Ariel green andersson
The team at Jewell, Stewart and Pratt made our transition from Czech Republic to California go remarkably well. A large amount of paperwork, all very clear and thorough and timing was exactly what they told us and better. Claire, Monique and Mable made a great combo and we highly recommend hiring them when you are looking for results beyond the basics, special requests and international managing of affairs across borders, oceans and mountains of red tape. In 1st moments we thought to do it on our own. Then, realized there were some surprises along the way and that our team got results we were not able to get on our own and we didn’t want any mistakes during an already stressful period of change. This was the best investment in our future we made, by far. No regrets. No surprises. Professional and straight forward. Exactly what you need when moving yourself and family to U.S. Crossing the border with confidence is the best gift you can give yourself.11 minutes at the airport border crossing/special room, amazing. Do yourself a favor and relax into a professional team who knows what’s needed, so you don’t.
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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.
Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case. -
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.
