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09 Jul, 2024 by Connie juarez
Wonderful service! Very prompt and thorough from start to finish. Highly recommend!
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03 Jul, 2024 by Donna gill
Phone calls are answered right away in my experience with Werner Law firm. Everyone is very professional and explained everything in clear terms.
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31 May, 2024 by Ira (ira)
Very friendly and professional staff and I would recommend this law firm to my friends and family.
Thank you
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09 Jul, 2024 by Connie juarez
Wonderful service! Very prompt and thorough from start to finish. Highly recommend!
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03 Jul, 2024 by Donna gill
Phone calls are answered right away in my experience with Werner Law firm. Everyone is very professional and explained everything in clear terms.
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31 May, 2024 by Ira (ira)
Very friendly and professional staff and I would recommend this law firm to my friends and family.
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24 May, 2024 by Marian
I spoke to Atty. Eitay Bicer today (05-24-24) for the first time after an associate, Ms. Lewis who is also a landlord in our landlord networking group referred me to him. She worked with Atty. Bicer to evict her uncooperative tenant. Ms. Lewis raved about her prevailing outcome in the Los Angeles Stanley Mosk Superior Courthouse after having worked with Atty. Bicer. My case is very similar to Ms. Lewis' case. Atty. Bicer provided me with a one-hour consultation discussing my LARSO - LA Section 8 possible eviction case. Atty. Bicer was receptive to my concerns and was patient as I explained the details concerning my case. I was quite impressed with the legal advice he provided, especially his knowledge of the new Los Angeles landlord-tenant laws and procedures. He cares about winning his clients' cases, not just compensation. I will hire him soon to represent me in my case as soon as I gather all my documents to move forward next week.
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15 Dec, 2023 by Ian
Eitay has been incredible.
I come from a long line of other real estate lawyers who have all wronged or failed me.
But eitay is different.
He's kind, caring, smart and extremely knowledgeable.
Eitay has gotten me out of many sticky situations and caught many errors In Contracts prior to me signing.
I highly recommend him.
Thank you
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23 Mar, 2023 by Henry
I needed some help with my home involving water damage & mold issues I had going.
Eitay was recommended by a friend and he was very helpful informative responsive and always gave a professional answer I would definitely work with Eitay again in the future and recommend him to anyone need help with real estate.
thank you Eitay!
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07 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
UPDATED MY TRUST SO THAT IT IS NOW PERFECT AND EASY FOR MY CHILDREN TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON. HAVE AND WOULD RECOMMEND HIM. WAS TOTALLY KNOWLEDGEABLE ON THE CURRENT LAWS.
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11 Nov, 2012 by Stan
Mr. Gooze was very professional and very efficient. He put together my living trust with all the attendant paperwork and was able to handle all of the details and outside communication with the various government agencies and fiduciaries. I would highly recommend him and his work.
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09 Nov, 2012 by Cheryl
Ed Gooze created our trust for us last year. He explained the process in great detail so that we knew exactly what we were signing and why. A few months later, we had to amend the trust because we'd obtained a reverse mortgage and the resulting funds were given to one (of two) of our adult children. We had to change the trust to ensure that the inheritance would be equitable. Again, Ed was very thorough and even consulted with our accountant so that the revised trust reflected our need to be fair to both of our children. I would highly recommend Ed. In addition, his fees were more than fair.
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04 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
I retained Mr. Stucker for a collection case in which a client owed me thousands of dollars. Mr. Stucker worked in a very professional manner and ultimately won my case within a reasonable amount of time. I would highly recommend his services.
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04 Nov, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr. Stucker fought hard and charged a very fair price and he won my case. He knows the courts, the system, and how to be honest while attaining the best outcome for the client.
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18 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
A special thanks to this amazing attorney, most likely if not his help, I would not have won my case. I highly recommend this attorney with any of your needs. He is one of a kind a gem in whole surrounding areas. Thank you Mr. Kanowsky for your confidence, encouragement and fast sufficient delivery.
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13 Dec, 2022 by Michele
I would highly recommend Michael Berke. He was very efficient and didn’t try to run up any unnecessary charges. He was able to collect our money from someone who didn’t want to pay us. I would definitely hire him again if we ever find ourselves in the same situation (which hopefully we don’t).
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29 Jun, 2017 by Richard
I contacted and retained Mr. Bracken for a matter that involved a judgment I had with another attorney. What I thought would be a simple matter of just paying the other attorney turned into a total nightmare. Which resulted in me retaining Mr.. Bracken. Mr. Bracken was prompt and very professional in handling this case. He was able to resolve my issue with no conflict and my judgment was settled quickly. If I had not hired Mr. Bracken this problem would still be lingering. I appreciate and respect Mr. Bracken for his professionalism in this matter and would highly recommend him for your legal needs.
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18 Apr, 2018 by Dominique
Gary was a excellent attorney. He help me out with some issues I had. He know the law very well. Didn't need to look to look anything up.
He was honest and gave me choices. He also gave me referrals for a different matter. He's a very nice man. And would definitely be using him in the future if need be.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Nancy barrios
Karla and Paul were both so professional and helpful throughout my case. They made me feel at ease durning the whole process and kept me informed. They were very honest and knowledgeable when it came to any questions I had with my case. They made the whole experience so easy and made me feel safe. I am very happy and grateful to have both Karla and Paul represent me they really went above and beyond for me while making sure I was also getting the best treatment for my injuries.
Hiring them both was the best decision I’ve made, they truly are the best.
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22 Sep, 2024 by Angie mata
I did lots of research and spoke to different attorneys before deciding to hire Antionette. She was awesome! She connected with us right away. Antionette was very kind, patient, answered all our questions and took the time to explain the different processes we would be dealing with to us. She was honest about the possible outcomes and prepped us for different scenarios and questions. We felt confident going to court and felt she had our best interest at heart and that she would do her best to get the best possible outcome. Antionette is very professional, honest and understanding. I would definitely hire her again and also refer her to friends and family. Thank you for everything, Antionette!
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20 Sep, 2024 by Dagim w.
I had the pleasure of working with Antionette Lias and I can't recommend her highly enough. From our first conversation, she was frank, straightforward, and incredibly knowledgeable. She answered all my questions and concerns with patience and clarity, ensuring I fully understood the process.
What truly stood out to me was Antionette’s s compassion. She took the time to understand my situation and provided guidance on what to do to achieve the best possible outcome. Her advice was spot-on, and I felt confident knowing she was on my side.
Her professionalism was also top-notch. Antionette returned my calls, texts, and messages promptly, making me feel like a priority. And to top it off, her fees were very reasonable, especially given the high quality of service I received.
If you're looking for a lawyer who will be honest, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process, I highly recommend
Antionette Lias.
Dagim W.
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02 Jun, 2024 by Jeanie lee
Mr. diDonato is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney, who has been practicing law for over 45 years. Being very analytical and detail-oriented, he provides much personalized attention to each and every client’s case. He works diligently to make sure that there will be a successful outcome for the client. Mr. diDonato possesses an excellent work ethic and provides outstanding representation. I highly recommend him for your legal needs.
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04 Feb, 2019 by Kel stagg
Excellent attorney that I can not recommend highly enough with a friendly, professional and efficient staff. We are beyond happy with the settlement he was able to get for us and have had referred our closest friends who had great results as well. Mr. diDonato made a bleak, messy situation bearable and took a huge load off our shoulders. We were certainly lucky to have found him.
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02 Jun, 2024 by Jeanie lee
Mr. diDonato is an experienced, knowledgeable attorney, who has been practicing law for over 45 years. Being very analytical and detail-oriented, he provides much personalized attention to each and every client’s case. He works diligently to make sure that there will be a successful outcome for the client. Mr. diDonato possesses an excellent work ethic and provides outstanding representation. I highly recommend him for your legal needs.
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04 Feb, 2019 by Kel stagg
Excellent attorney that I can not recommend highly enough with a friendly, professional and efficient staff. We are beyond happy with the settlement he was able to get for us and have had referred our closest friends who had great results as well. Mr. diDonato made a bleak, messy situation bearable and took a huge load off our shoulders. We were certainly lucky to have found him.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Sandra hall
Called last minute for assistance with a quitclaim form. Very helpful, personable and reasonable in price. I will definitely use Kris’ services again.
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26 Feb, 2024 by Brent morrison
16 Feb, 2024 by Allison carpenter
He was extremely helpful over the phone. I called because I got a last minute notice that I had to appear the next day and I was calling to find a lawyer which was impossible. He went over every situation that could happen and told me what would need to say and how I would need to act without having a lawyer with me. He took time out of his own day to help me and didn't ask for anything in return. I highly recommend him. I am actually going to call him again to see if I can now hire him to help me
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31 Jul, 2024 by L v
I recently used Y&W services for a family law matter. The firm was very respectful and responsive to all aspects of my case. Mr. Young was very gracious and offered a creative solution to meet my needs and I was very appreciative of his efforts. I highly recommend the firm.
Luisa
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02 Mar, 2024 by Michele clow
Rand Pinsky is the most human lawyer I’ve ever spoken to. He was so helpful in providing me with the best information to help me with my issue. He’s as asset to his firm.
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02 Oct, 2023 by Nana kankam
I would highly recommend you look elsewhere for your legal needs, if my experience is any indication of this law firm’s professionalism and competency.
I reached out to Donahue, Young & Williams after finding them via Google, reviewing Yelp reviews, and checking out their website. Everything seemed fine. I had an initial intake call where I explained my situation and what I was generally looking for. I promptly received a legal services agreement, signed it, sent over the agreed upon deposit, and also took the time to compile relevant documentation, as requested by Kaylee. By promptly, I mean within three days. Kaylee and Sherry nearly immediately confirmed receipt of payment and documents, and all seemed well - I was confident that I was dealing with a professional and attentive law firm, and looked forward to getting robust advice. I expected this in a relatively timely fashion, as discussed and confirmed during my initial call.
2+ weeks, and 5 calls/emails later, I emailed to ask if someone could take just a few minutes to write back and give me a sense of when I should expect any feedback/insight/etc. This was a relatively simple landlord/tenant issue, and I’d provided well organized information for their review. Taylor Williams-Moniz, the attorney assigned to my case, emailed me, claiming that her office had called me several times (they had not), and tersely stating that though I wanted an email (I actually just wanted a response rather than radio silence), she needed to have a phone call. I wrote back confirming my phone number and asking if she could ensure they’d been calling me as I had to record of said calls, and also suggested a five hour window of availability for the next business day. No response. I had to follow up again in order to get a response from her legal assistant.
To make a long and frustrating story short, Taylor Williams-Moniz was very nice when I spoke to her, but couldn’t adhere to deadlines she herself set. Melody Dosch was unfortunately not much more helpful than Taylor - and in general I found the law firm to be not extremely well versed on the law (in one instance, Melody told me she would have to get back to me as to whether my unit was covered under a common law that I was able to discover as a layperson, and which should be been considered in the legal advice granted prior to my question), then proceeded to go on vacation and refuse to put her perspective in writing until I followed up repeatedly and insistently. Mark Younger was also very nice, but also totally missed a call we had scheduled with no prior notice. I also never felt like they advocated for my position or were particularly proactive and believe they misrepresented my actions to my landlord’s counsel (to my detriment). And obviously, I really didn’t appreciate having to agitate for a response from them over and over again.
I’d strongly recommend you look elsewhere, as it seems they have a burgeoning habit of playing attentive to get clients to sign, and then deteriorate from there. I also have strong questions on their expertise (at least on landlord/tenant issues) and have some ethical questions about their willingness to give advice without a seemingly thorough understanding of applicable laws.
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11 Sep, 2015 by Shyan stark
Couldn’t of asked for anyone better!
Robert Kiser was always one step ahead of the game, everything was settled in a 6 month period. When I received a call from him letting me know the settlement amount I was in such surprise to hear how much he was able to collect. Robert Kiser is a very hard worker, very honest and straight forward guy, if for any reason you’re confused on anything he will call you in and try to explain it the best he can to you so that you fully understand. He is NOT IN ANYWAY SELISH, he cares about his clients and does whatever it takes to get the best outcome for you! He has a wonderful hard worker secretary that is on top of everything, she’s such a sweet wonderful lady. They both work great together and I 100% recommend Robert Kiser as YOUR NEXT LAWYER.
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26 Jan, 2015 by James
In the 7 months that it took to resolve my case, I only got the speak with Robert once. All of my correspondence went through Claudette his legal assistant. She is very polite ,but that doesn't make up for the poor treatment I received from their office.
The Law Office of Robert J Kaiser never returned my calls and would not call me when they said they would. Between dealing with the at-fault parties insurance, and the law office, I had to make endless calls to remind them to work on my case and to check the status in order to get a check for my totaled car. A lot of the time she'd be like ohhh well we haven't heard back form the insurance so we haven't done anything... well... its been over a week and they said they would call back within 1-2 days, don't you think you should call and find out? I get that these things take time, but it really felt like everyone was sitting on the laurels while I was unemployed and without a car. Unfortunately when I did get a check for the property damage it was barely enough for expenses due to losing my job and to pay $1000 to the junk lot for 'storage' for a month because the slow lawyer and car insurance couldn't decide what to do with my car.
Good luck If Robert is 'out to lunch', he likes to take long lunch breaks as long as 12-3pm, and even if he is in the office, well, 'he just got back from lunch' so he probably needs another hour or so to re-acclimate.
I stopped visiting the Chiropracter in the beginning of August because I had enough of their games, I was starting to feel better and knew that the visits were going to cut into my meager settlement.
August, September, October blew by, I was busy with school and called when I could, but they were often busy and would have a reason to call back, so weeks would go by and I would remember, oh yeah, weren't they supposed to call me back?
In the beginning of November, I finally had enough and took a loan from my parents so that I could buy another car. I was sick of communicating with the Law Office of Robert J Kaiser, so as you could imagine, there was radio silence for a month until the Christmas holiday. Robert actually called me and told me that the insurance hasn't responded to their phone calls or e-mails in months so he is just now going to attempt to contact a supervisor to get my case closed.
Turns out that as we expected the other person didn't have enough coverage, it was capped at the minimum $15k, so the insurance refused to pay anything over that, and the Law Office of Robert J Kaiser was just like, okay! FINE! I've had enough I just want whatever check I can get and go. I'm done dealing with scumbags and insurance companies.
Well January rolls around so I call every chance I get to see where my check is. Finally in the second week I call and miraculously they find my check in my file, despite their promise to call me as soon as it arrived. It was verging on comical how bad this office is.
From my check arriving, to me actually having it in my hands took another 2 weeks. They had to reimburse my health insurance (which they got a whopping $200 reduction), and their chummy chiropractor which miraculously took off nearly 50% (sounds like some sort of scam to me but what do I know).
There probably aren't many good lawyers out there, but if you want a proactive and responsive lawyer, look elsewhere.
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28 May, 2014 by Jenny
Rob gave us an excellent consultation.
He is extremely informative, answers questions, and is just a nice guy. I can not recommend him enough.
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20 Mar, 2024 by Hood
I have worked with Jonathan Lafrance 2 times in regards to post divorce issues. In both instances Jonathan showed that he knows the law and court system extremely well. He prepared my cases in depth including being prepared with alternative arguments if needed. My hearings were decided in my favor in both situations. Jonathan is excellent at examining your issues from all perspectives while still remaining open to your opinions and needs. If you want to win your case hands down, you won't find a better attorney.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Hussain
Jonathan Lafrance handled my custody case with complete support and true compassion. He made an extremely difficult time for me so much easier to deal with. He always believed in me and went above and beyond for me. I am so thankful to have found him and his office team! THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!
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15 Nov, 2023 by Samantha hobbs
I had a great experience with everyone at Bridgeford Law. So professional and extremely helpful! I would recommend them to anyone.
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08 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Hired this guy to help with divorce. He took a $3000 retainer, then referred us to another lawyer after only filing ONE document...then sent us an invoice for MORE money. Who takes a $3000 retainer, makes his client pay a $455 filing fee, then refers his client to another laywer...then asks for another few thousand dollars???? And claims the money was for 'research'. .
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19 Jul, 2012 by Chrisb
I have known Richard Marcus for many years. We used to share office space together and I keep in touch with him regularly. I have used him for myself and my family. He is an excellent litigator who really cares about all of his clients. He is bright, articulate and always puts his clients first. He really enjoys what he does and it shows. I would highly recommend to him to anyone looking for a really good attorney.
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12 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
Richard has been my attorney for more than ten years! He helped me launch my business and continues to do all of my negotiations, contracts and business deals. I wouldn't work with anyone else. If you want someone who will get results and protect your personal and company dealings, look no further.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Kresta crill
Had the unfortunate experience of dealing with family and friends that used this attorney. STAY AWAY!! He only cares about the money! He does not return any calls, he does not follow through and is RUDE!! I come from a long family history of attorneys, judges, etc. and they would never behave this way. Save your money and find you an attorney that actually cares abuot you and your sitution.
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17 Jul, 2024 by Amy barron
Our family has been waiting on ANY type of communication from Mike Findley who is handling our Mother's Probate Estate. It has been many months with NO response. We have finished everything we need to do, we just needed him to submit to the courts. At this point, we will be forced to file a formal complaint. It is extremely disappointing, and unprofessional. We only went with him because our eldest brother recommended him, and he has since passed as well. Do not choose this "law office"!
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27 Jun, 2024 by James caceres
Choosing Attorney Finley was the best decision I made during a challenging time. His expertise in family law is unparalleled, and his dedication to my case was evident from day one.
Attorney Finley provided clear guidance and support throughout the entire process, ensuring I understood my options and felt empowered to make informed decisions. He was responsive to my concerns and always kept me update to date on progress.
Thanks to Attorney Finley's strategic approach and attention to detail, we achieved a favorable outcome that exceeded my expectations. His professionalism and empathy made a difficult situation much more manageable. To anyone in need of a family law attorney Michael Finley is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also compassionate and committed to his clients' best interests. Five stars without hesitation!"
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07 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
I selected Jay Rothman's firm based on a recommendation from a former co-worker who had successfully litigated our former employer. My case had some issues and a former lawyer from his firm had started my case and left in the middle. Jay personally took over my case even though it wasn't a huge one and he got me a fair settlement under the circumstances. He has a dedicated team and is very intimidating in deposition. Understanding that employment cases can take 1 or 2 years to settle depending on how long the court prescribes for case length Jay is aggressive and he gets it done. He is very busy but someone will always answer your questions and address your concerns. You can trust Jay, he has been at this a very long time and he knows his stuff. I highly recommend him.
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05 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
After about 1 year of dragging my case, because he realized that it's a little more complicated than his laziness allows, he submit a motion to withdraw a month before trial.
Save yourself from headache, stress, and bad communication. Don't hire him.
If I could give him no stars, I would...
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08 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Jay Rothmam is very firm and direct he is one of the best lawyers to find. He knows ur rights and over all he made me feel protected and safe. Yes they are always bussy but you know be patient. He has experience and Im thankfull for every minute and second of his time!!!!!!! I don't find any thing wrong. I recommend him to people who are goin thrugh this. Its tuff but, don't fight alone and call the office.
Jay rothman you are the best!!!!!!!!!
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15 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
I wish to register an official complaint against
Kale Heiman
In 2011 she was paid to represent me in my divorce.
After she blew through $10k in two weeks, she called me on the Thursday before my court appearance scheduled for the following Monday and informed me that I had ran out of money and even if I had more money to give her, that her presence in the court with me would not benefit me and she would not be there to help me.
I found this decision to be abhorrent. I had no time to get another attorney and ended up going up against a seasoned attorney who, it became evident during the trial, had a VERY friendly relationship with the presiding Judge.
As a result, I was shut down EVERY TIME I tried to defend myself or even speak.
I had no money for the Judge to give to my wife, instead he saddled me with our mutual credit card and loan debts, totalling over $50k. As a result, I had to declare bankruptcy.
I believe Kale Heiman failed to be impartial in her defence of me. She obviously believed the lies my wife had included in her statement and as a woman, empathised with her.
Before I agreed to her representation, I specifically asked her if she could be impartial, as a woman representing a man in a divorce case, she assured me that she could be impartial, which was obviously said just to get my business.
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