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Andrea Flynn Mogensen, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in Sarasota, FL with 87 reviews
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01 Dec, 2024 by Michell chiquito mijica
I cannot thank Smith & Eulo Law Firm enough for their outstanding legal expertise and unwavering support. They guided me through a challenging situation with empathy and professionalism. Every step of the way, I felt reassured that my case was in good hands. Thanks to their dedication, I was able to achieve a favorable resolution. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance
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29 Nov, 2024 by Dayarliz sánchez
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the attorneys at Smith & Eulo for their exceptional care and attention. They are truly wonderful people who go above and beyond for their clients. Thank you for all your support!
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14 Nov, 2024 by Zudaiby sanchez
I cannot thank the team at Smith & Eulo enough for their outstanding support throughout my case. Their dedication and availability made a world of difference, and I felt constantly reassured knowing that they were on my side. Highly recommend their services
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Wyndel George Darville, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 56 reviews
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05 Dec, 2024 by Rhonda aldana
A very passionate and caring attorney. Very helpful and professional. I highly recommend them for your needs.
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17 Nov, 2024 by M
Very professional and informative; highly recommend…10/10!
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14 Nov, 2024 by R-k s.
When you are the parent of a child with special educational needs, and you begin searching for a civil rights attorney, it probably means you’ve had some pretty horrible experiences. When I got a call from our young son’s principal, and she began using terms I could not understand, I knew we needed help to get him an IEP immediately. Windsor Law is an incredible firm, and hiring them was the best decision we ever made. Jane and Mitch are the perfect blend of experience, knowledge, and compassion. They will do whatever is within their power to get your child the support he or she needs and is entitled to. Not only do they represent you, but they also teach YOU how to advocate for your child. That alone tells you the type of people they are and what they prioritize. They give practical advice, such as “make friends,” which is not always obvious in the chaos that often surrounds education-related issues. This simple advice helped us get into a problem-solving mindset, which proved to be helpful and productive in the long run. They also are not in the business of making false promises. When we were asking for things that were outside the scope of what is allowed, Jane’s response to me was “I will do my best, but I am not God.” It made me laugh, because we needed that kind of real guidance. It’s scary to hear certain things about our kids. Jane and Mitch do not shy away from having the tough conversations, and I am so grateful for that. Of course, they will also guide you through the entire process. I am an attorney myself, and there were times I talked to Jane about deviating from her proposed strategy. In retrospect, I am so glad I followed her advice instead of thinking I knew better. Jane and Mitch know the system. They are experts in this field, and no one knows it better than they do. They never steered us wrong. In fact, our son is now in a school he loves and where he is loved. He has a 100% attendance rate. He has a teacher that includes him. He completes all his classwork and participates in activities. He’s gone from being in the 1st percentile to being in the 50th percentile in English in less than a year, because he has the support he needs to thrive. I have no doubt that he will soon move out of the middle and into the higher tiers. He is so smart and is finally able to shine. He comes home happy every day and even asks to go to school on weekends. I cannot express how much the simple decision of hiring Windsor Law has changed all of our lives for the better, including our home life, which is a lot more positive and hopeful nowadays! We are so grateful to everyone at Windsor Law for their patience, guidance, and support.
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Thomas F. Scully, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Sarasota, FL with 13 reviews
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23 Jul, 2024 by Anonymous
Attorney Scully was informative and helpful during my case. I was very frustrated with the work comp process, but Attorney Scully was able to walk me through everything and give me accurate timelines for how long things would take. He gave me step by step information on how things would go and was very professional and polite. I would recommend Attorney Scully to anyone who is having problems with work comp!
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17 May, 2024 by Mike
Mr. Scully is an amazing attorney. He fought for me. He is very professional and to the point. He will go to bat for you. He got my case settled quickly and timely. And we got what we deserved. I will definitely use them if needed. I recommend him and his law firm for all your needs and protection. Ms. Hailey, his paralegal is awesome to. She kept me up to date on everything. And quickly. I am happy I hired this law firm.
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16 May, 2024 by Donna
Attorney Scully was very knowledgeable and experienced with Work Comp claims. I so appreciated that I could have a phone appointment at my convenience. He listened to all my concerns. I was So relieved to have an attorney fighting for my best interest. There was much I was not aware of. I chose to have an attorney due to the aforementioned issue. I stopped receiving calls from Work Comp as they were putting alot of pressure on me to get back to work. I was told by Mr. Berlin the owner on the initial phone consult that I would be real glad I got an Attorney. I am so happy with my final settlement, all Attorney Scully did for me. One specific example is I have a portable Tens Unit that is So effective in bringing pain levels down and accelerating the healing process. I will continue to heal, now with the settlement no concerns to rush into another job. I can just relax, take care of myself, having no financial concerns. Thank you again Attorney Scully.
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Robert J. Hoffman, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Sarasota, FL with 12 reviews
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21 Nov, 2024 by Anonymous
When everything that was most sacred and profound was taken from me, my children, due to unscrupulous actions and vendetta and I questioned the ethical foundation of the entire legal system, I was blessed to find the one person who acted with integrity, wisdom, kindness, honor and determination. It is truly difficult to find the words to express my gratitude to Robert Hoffman. Not only does he return emails with laser-like speed and precision -- including that very first time when I wrote to him on a Sunday morning -- he is dispassionate and committed. He is a man of his word. Mr. Hoffman is a true rare breed in his field. I shudder to think of what a future mom might endure if she does not have the grace that I experienced in acquiring his legal representation.
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13 Nov, 2024 by Dean
We recently hired Mr. Hoffman to execute our last will and testament/trust. It was an exceptional experience from start to finish! He was extremely responsive to all of our questions and needs. He answered our emails typically within literally minutes of receiving them and explained things in language that we could understand. He and his office team took very good care of us and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance!
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31 May, 2024 by Karen
Bob represented me in my divorce. He is an exceptional attorney. Very affordable, and quick to respond to phone calls, emails, and texts. Also very empathetic. Highly recommend Bob.
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Mary Elizabeth King, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Sarasota, FL with 10 reviews
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28 Nov, 2022 by Aleksandra
Law Office of Mary E. King, P.L. is the most professional, most efficient, most capable and competent, Law Office I've ever dealt with while doing complex nation wide or local as well as an international contracting deals, for over 35 years. I was so afraid that my case would be rejected, but Mary had respectfully taken my case, and handled it so gracefully with most care I've ever experienced in legal industry, with above any mark results, as her dedication for a quick successful results and best ever outcome is a true blessing in my life. With great grace and professionalism this extremely experienced Law Office (that did not waste any of my time not even one phone call until the complete job was done and all in my best interest), with Mary E. King's leadership, I was able to get my personal life and my business, on right track again. This office is more affordable than any of my past accountants or attorneys who were not able to even comprehend the level of requirements needed, Mary was skillfully and swiftly able to understand and to resolve and to eliminate the root causes, so even my credit score is now getting automatically better, based on hard work Mary had accomplished. I cannot thank enough to Mary and her staff on the great job done and for accepting my case and for bringing it to successful outcome! Thank you so much for working so hard on this difficult case, you are greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Aleksandra W.
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08 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Mary did it! It was a long and frustrating process... not on Mary's part but on the IRS process. She walked me through the entire process from start to finish, kept me up to date and made it happen. I am grateful to Mary and her staff and would recommend them highly.
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04 Apr, 2019 by Gino
Many local professionals in the accounting community suggested I contact Mrs. King’s office to receive help for a tax issue. I knew that my tax project would be complicated but Mrs. King and Staff helped me through it. Thank you.
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Stephen Mathew Fernandez, experienced Car Accident, Personal Injury attorney in Sarasota, FL with 10 reviews
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09 Dec, 2022 by Lauren
Mr. Fernandez is the best of the best, he won a very difficult case for my husband and I. He was always caring and communicated every step clearly, I loved that he was always easy to get ahold of and never rushed his time with us. There is truly no where else I'd go, he is amazing!
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09 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Stephen Fernandez is a very effective and professional attorney. Mr. Fernandez kept us appraised of the process, including our options and his recommendations. We are pleased with the resolution of the issues in our case.
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10 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Following my accident/traumatic injuries, we met with Stephen Fernandez to discuss our options. We were impressed with his soft-spoken, calm demeanor which immediately made us feel very comfortable with him and his staff. From the start, he was open and honest and helped us to establish realistic expectations regarding the type of settlement we could expect and we so appreciated this approach. His care and concern for my well-being was genuine and he and his staff kept us informed every step of the way. I must say that he exceeded our expectations on every level. He is a consummate professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing the services of a great personal injury attorney.
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Heather Mary Byrd, experienced Family Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 6 reviews
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18 Jan, 2021 by Anonymous
I had a very complicated divorce situation. Heather was the 2nd attorney I hired to help me. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was mentally exhausted and didn't have any experience in the process. Heather guided me through every step and made sure I was comfortable and secure with the outcome. I highly recommend her!
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12 Jan, 2021 by Brian
I was in an awful mess with so much stress and then I was recommended to Heather. I knew the second we met that she was just the right attorney to handle my case. As a lawyer myself, I instantly saw the qualities in her that I desperately needed. I was not disappointed. Heather was there for me every time I needed her and kept me on track and focussed. No problem was too difficult for her and I had a very acrimonious divorce. I felt in very safe hands throughout the entire process and this gave me great comfort. Heather is without doubt an accomplished professional. In a very difficult situation she managed to get me the settlement I wanted, that I considered to be fair. Her guidance and actions were invaluable. I simply cannot recommend her enough.
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01 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
It is with great confidence and no hesitation that I recommend Ms. Byrd. She handled my divorce with no glitches and made sure the outcome was satisfactory. Her pleasant demeanor and professionalism were greatly appreciated.
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Thomas S. Hudson, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Sarasota, FL with 69 reviews
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29 Aug, 2024 by Peter nguyen
Jess, our attorney for a complicated house deed update, was helpful, professional, friendly, knowledgeable, details oriented, responsive and timely, ask me good questions that we didn't think about before. Highly recommended for real estate transactions. Thank you Jess!
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03 Apr, 2024 by Rick wedge
Worked with Jim and his staff. Could not be more pleased! I asked the same question several times over a period of weeks. Every time Jim and his staff took the time to answer my question, patiently and accurately. Also got the results I needed in a timely and costly manner. Highly recommend!
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David Michael Evans Jr., experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Sarasota, FL with 4 reviews
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06 Mar, 2024 by Melanie
My appointments with attorney Evans were by far the very best. They were productive, professional, precise, friendly, courteous and thoughtful. He was hired to produce new, updated, documents, i.e., will, power of attorney and medical directive. These were completed quickly and ready for pick up in a week. His staff was professional and thorough. I am most pleased with the service and highly recommend Lee & Evans, PA to anyone needing legal assistance.
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26 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Dave was easy to work with and took the time to explain things we didn't understand. He gave good recommendations and helped us work out details for our situation.
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24 Feb, 2020 by Marco
I spoke with David on the phone initially involving a family member and possibly amending a Power of Attorney document that was drafted before the new Florida laws came into effect after 2011. During the initial phone call, David was very honest with me and my wife with our legal situation. David offered a level of professional trust that was immediately obvious. David was a referral and I can now see why he comes highly recommended.
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Nicholas P Sardelis Jr., experienced Family Law, Personal Injury attorney in Sarasota, FL with 2 reviews
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01 Jun, 2017 by Dan m
I've worked with Nick both on my own divorce and as a CPA consultant on other divorces. He is an extremely fair and conscientious attorney. He is compassionate with his clients, and very thorough. I refer clinents and friends to him on a regular basis
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01 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Sardelis provided me with great and useful advice in a divorce situation. Saved me thousands of dollars and a lifetime of stress. Highly recommend.
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Cynthia Anne Riddell, experienced Foreclosure, Probate attorney in Sarasota, FL with 1 reviews
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02 Dec, 2010 by Anthony
Cynthia is perhaps the best attorney I have ever known or worked with in my lifetime. She is a compassionate and caring person who has always impressed both me and my wife as the type of person who genuinely cares more about the quality of the attorney/client relationship than the quantity of clients. The care and promptness with answering our questions and handling our many concerns, as well as her attention to detail surpasses any expectation we could have ever hoped for from an attorney! In addition to her incredible professionalism and knowledge of our case circumstances, was a staff that is second to none. Her paralegal Cristi Condon was always there for us as well when we needed help answering questions or obtaining documents for processing and always answered the phone to assist us. Cynthia spent countless hours on the phone with us as well. Her staff is exceedingly pleasant, which helps when going through such a difficult ordeal. Again, I can't possibly say enough good things to recommend this attorney to others because I would need a ten page essay just to scratch the surface of all that is good in this practice. Both me and my wife HIGHLY recommend Cynthia Riddell and her staff to anyone going through bankruptcy or seeking honest and highly respectable advice. Cynthia was there with us giving us exceptional advice throughout the entire process from short sales of property through the bankruptcy. Our relationship with her lasted 2-3 years total. She is the most trustworthy attorney I have ever met, and that include several friends of mine that our attorneys as well. Cynthia handled every aspect of our case with the utmost professionalism and was always prepared and generous with her time and thouroughness. Again, for all you do Cynthia- God bless you for everything. You are one of a kind! Anthony
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Gregg Wesley Abel, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Sarasota, FL with 1 reviews
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23 Jul, 2024 by Bertha
Profesional y humanos es la única manera que podría describir este equipo , poner mi caso en sus manos sin dudas fue la mejor decisión , no solo atienden tus asuntos legales , se empeñan en hacer posible tu recuperación, el mejor bufete de abogados de la Florida .
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Richard V. Ellis, experienced Bankruptcy, Family Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 73 reviews
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04 Oct, 2024 by Keywestmom mom
Best attorney on the face of the earth
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30 Apr, 2024 by Brad siegel
Absolutely the best!!!! I would highly recommend to everyone.
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09 Aug, 2023 by Alejandro
I hired Mr. Ellis’s office a year ago to initiate a bankruptcy process. He demonstrated a strong understanding of Chapter 7 and provided me with truly professional services. His office communicated with me at each step of the process and supported me throughout this challenging decision. I highly recommend him for this process.
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Richard V. Ellis, experienced  attorney in Sarasota, FL with 2 reviews
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04 Oct, 2024 by Keywestmom mom
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13 Aug, 2013 by William farrell-realtor
I had a customer/friend in a very unfortunate situation with very limited time left before they would lose their house and be thrown out on the streets by their bank. No one was willing to help or had the for a family in such a desperate situation until Mr. Violette came along. He was referred to me as an attorney that has heart and goes above and beyond to help people and he did just that. When my customers back was against the wall Mr. Violette made time in his busy schedule to meet and help them. I can't say enough about the professionalism and results Mr. Violette delivers and I will be referring everyone that I can to help because I know they'll be in good hands.
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F. Gant McCloud, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Sarasota, FL with 85 reviews
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09 Jan, 2025 by *73swinger special*
Great experience with Blair Jackson at hanlon law. Called after regular business hours and took my call to go over details. Got started right away with a great outcome for my situation. Would absolutely recommend and will be returning for any further legal counsel.
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28 Oct, 2024 by Thomas e. mcclung
It was a pleasure working with MCT Law. They kept me informed through the entire process and hey were always available to take my calls if I had questions. I would highly recommend them.
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27 Oct, 2024 by Mj menein
All of the staff at MCT Law with whom I was in contact, were very efficient, helpful and managed my expectations. Any time I had a question or concern, they were addressed immediately. I felt very safe and assured in my involvement with MCT Law. I feel that I had the best possible outcome and I would not hesitate to recommend MCT Law. They were kind and professional and very respectful. At no time did I ever feel as though I was being processed, or that my concerns were trivial or unimportant. Thank you to Leslie and Michelle and all of the behind the scenes staff at MCT Law.
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Stefan Paul Campagna, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 80 reviews
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06 Dec, 2024 by Heather
Marc answered the phone himself the first time I called which blew me away, because I deeply appreciate responsiveness and “first responders.” I am very excited to move forward working with him as needed, and based on my experience so far, I highly recommend that you call him. He helped me tremendously by (1) listening (He is a good listener.), and (2) Answering my questions, (3) Giving me advice. He’s awesome!
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26 Nov, 2024 by Michael dipiero
Mr Soss took the time to get hold of my sister and I who were searching for advice on a question about a Florida statute in relation to probate law. He is very knowledgable and confident. He explained the answer to me and was very patient in doing so. He did not take any payment from us as we did not have a case. Thank you so much Marc! I would highly recommend Attorney Soss for your legal issues.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Rafael d
Excellent. Marc Soss helped me with administration of a small estate. He focused on the key questions, offered wise advice (which I took), and was fair and reasonable in cost. It's a pleasure to deal with a skilled individual practitioner instead of a big firm that churns a bottom layer of junior attorneys.
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Jonathan Seth Corchnoy, experienced Car Accident, Elder Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 11 reviews
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16 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Corchnoy is one of the most knowledgeable education attorneys that provided extremely useful, precise guidance and/or information even when his schedule was full. He made time to assist us and he actually provided direct answers to our questions and concerns instead of providing vague non responsive answers. After contacting several attorneys referred by the Florida Bar Referral Service, we reached out to Mr. Corchnoy, and bingo. This is the one we were looking for and his guidance put us on our path to success. He can and will do the same for you. Once you contact him, he can guide you through whatever mess it is that you face in the field of education or administrative law. With luck his caseload will allow him to represent you and if not he has colleagues he can refer you to who also far, far exceed the legal knowledge of the average education attorney. Lucky for you, you found the right attorney. We are looking forward to retaining Mr. Corchnoy or his colleague on our next call. We highly recommend that you look no further and contact Mr. Chorchnoy now! You will be glad that you did.
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25 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Corchnoy was very through with my case. He was extremely professional & offered excellent advise from beginning to the final settlement. I would highly recommend him for your accident and other legal needs.
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07 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Corchnoy provided a prompt and thorough response to my question, also took the time for prompt response to my follow up questions. I would highly recommend his services!
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Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 118 reviews
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15 Nov, 2024 by Michele read
Horrible! Charged me $500 for a consultation that was supposed to be free and she was late to.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Ian snow (god)
Don't bother. They just will never contact you back. Go somewhere else, these people are in no rush to help you.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Trevor coulter
They never contacted me back. I called to follow up, and still got nothing back. Thanks guys
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Debra M. Salisbury, experienced Adoption, Child Custody attorney in Sarasota, FL with 68 reviews
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17 Sep, 2024 by Brad schinbeckler
Debra supported us with the adoption of our granddaughter. We knew this would be a difficult and lengthy process for various reasons. Debra provided excellent legal guidance to us during the process while effectively leveraging her vast knowledge of the law and Manatee court system to achieve a very favorable and timely result. Our adoption was successful and achieved in half the expected time. We recommend Debra along with her very capable assistant, Susan, without reservation to anyone with a difficult adoption.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Bill stockton
Debra handled my legal issue with professionalism. She came highly recommended and did not disappoint
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11 Jul, 2024 by Courtney kidd
Mrs. Salisbury not only handled my divorce with ease she handled my DCF case and won with flying colors. She gets stuff done, she’s open and honest with you rather you like her answer or not. She was always there to answer my questions. This woman saved mine and my children’s lives and brought us back together. I can’t thank her enough.
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Johanne Valois-Shoffstall, experienced Family Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 108 reviews
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15 Nov, 2024 by Michele read
Horrible! Charged me $500 for a consultation that was supposed to be free and she was late to.
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17 Oct, 2024 by Stan
I am extremely fortunate to have found Johanne to represent me for my divorce process. Unfortunately, I did have a previous attorney who I had to fire due to his lack of being strategic, horrible communication, and feeling like just a number. We have all heard those stories, and with him it was true.So, I am writing this review while we wait for the Judge’s Order to be finalized. YES, prior to the verdict and Order by the Judge. Therefore, I am writing this glowing review of Johanne regardless of the outcome. From day one, Johanne was strategic and thinking outside the box on our case, which should have settled but my soon to be ex-wife was well... stubborn to put it nicely. Anyway, Johanne was extremely thorough and well prepared throughout the process; even though her home was horribly impacted by multiple hurricanes with the last 2 (Helene and Milton) which was devastating. During court yesterday, she apologized if our divorce exhibits had a musty smell, but she took them with her when she evacuated. Johanne, made sure that I was extremely well prepared along the entire process from mediation, my deposition, digging for info to help her with the deposition of my soon to be Ex, our practice sessions for both my deposition and full day on the stand, as well as calling me out on areas of improvement. Her thoroughness was evident during the trial with her exhibits, questions for me, questions for the ex (which got under my Ex’s skin :-D), her objections, and thinking on the spot with some “drop the mic” moments. BOOM! Versus the other attorney that well…didn’t. This process of over 21 months was not at the fault or lack of attempts by Johanne to have this case settle. As she put it, 99% of cases like mine would settle, unfortunately ours did not. Needless to say, it is a financial and emotional rollercoaster and Johanne was extremely supportive, caring, and a positive influence. She heard me and I felt that she was 100% on my side. We are all human and I love the fact that she recognized that fact, and brainstormed with me to make sure that all the relevant points were covered at various stages of my divorce process. I highly recommend Johanne Shoffstall if you are looking for a strategic, hardworking, professional and caring attorney. Thank you so much Johanne!!!
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27 Aug, 2024 by Ian snow (god)
Don't bother. They just will never contact you back. Go somewhere else, these people are in no rush to help you.
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Mark Rein Zimmerman, experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence attorney in Sarasota, FL with 84 reviews
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19 Sep, 2024 by Marissa martin
Mark went above & beyond handling my case. During a stressful time in my life he made sure to ease my worries by taking extra time out of his day to ensure all of my questions/concerns were answered. Highly recommend him if you're looking for a lawyer who serves his community to the highest standard & cares about his clients.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Jennifer acker
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08 May, 2024 by Teresa ziegler
Our family was very satisfied with Mark Zimmerman's representation and follow-through. Not knowing much about what to expect, he made our family feel at ease. Being represented by Mark will take away the worries. He goes above and beyond. Mark is kind, respectful, and caring all the way. Jennifer, the gal in his office, is also excellent.
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Colleen Norman, experienced Child Custody, Domestic Violence attorney in Sarasota, FL with 91 reviews
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09 Jan, 2025 by *73swinger special*
Great experience with Blair Jackson at hanlon law. Called after regular business hours and took my call to go over details. Got started right away with a great outcome for my situation. Would absolutely recommend and will be returning for any further legal counsel.
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28 Oct, 2024 by Thomas e. mcclung
It was a pleasure working with MCT Law. They kept me informed through the entire process and hey were always available to take my calls if I had questions. I would highly recommend them.
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27 Oct, 2024 by Mj menein
All of the staff at MCT Law with whom I was in contact, were very efficient, helpful and managed my expectations. Any time I had a question or concern, they were addressed immediately. I felt very safe and assured in my involvement with MCT Law. I feel that I had the best possible outcome and I would not hesitate to recommend MCT Law. They were kind and professional and very respectful. At no time did I ever feel as though I was being processed, or that my concerns were trivial or unimportant. Thank you to Leslie and Michelle and all of the behind the scenes staff at MCT Law.
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Michael Tad Hankin, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Sarasota, FL with 18 reviews
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26 Aug, 2024 by G o
I recently used The Matechik Law Firm to create a last will & testament, durable power of attorney, living will and a revocable trust. Mr. Matechik made sure I understood the process and explained all of the considerations and implications of my decisions. The time from draft to review to signature was quick, communications efficient and the price tag reasonable.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Alexander c landry
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Mr Matechik, Jillian and his entire firm, from the moment we arrived we were treated like part of a family, we had several legal issues to get squared away, revocable trusts, wills and estate planning, all arranged exactly as we wanted, and Matt gave additional advice and suggestions that we did not think of, it was the smoothest process we have ever had with an attorney!! Matt and his staff were extremely professional and explained every process with ease. Matt was very nice, personable and super smart and was able to answer all questions without hesitation and his staff were exemplary as well. What an outstanding experience! We HIGHLY recommend this firm for any of your family estate planning needs.
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25 Jun, 2023 by Bethany gordon
My husband and I just did our estate planning with Matthew and Jillian. Being our first time doing estate planning, Matthew was conscientious and walked us through the process seamlessly. Jillian provided us with the such great customer service and was readily available for us when we had questions or concerns. We also live on the other side of the state so the fact that they were able to facilitate all of this remotely was SO convenient. Overall, a very pleasant experience and I will always refer friends and family to The Matechik Law From for estate planning
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Alan Lopez Perez, experienced Litigation attorney in Sarasota, FL with 83 reviews
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22 Jan, 2025 by Michelle egan
After two long years, my case has been settled. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all the hard work and dedication that Damian has done for me. Damian and his team went above and beyond to help me with my case and get things done. Thank you for pouring so much effort and energy into everything you did for me. Your hard work truly made a difference , and it is greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Mallard Law firm, to anyone who needs the help. There is no question, that Damian is the best at what he does!!
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27 Sep, 2024 by C bergie
I could not have had a better experience with this team! Sara Mallard and Damian Mallard were amazing. They understood every detail of the case and really helped my father! Thank you all!
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16 Sep, 2024 by April piccirillo
Mr. Mallard’s trial experience is unparalleled. His knowledge and dedication made all the difference in achieving a successful outcome in my case. Given the outstanding result of my case, I am not surprised that that he has successfully tried 87 cases to verdict. You will not find better representation than with Mallard Perez!
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Dana Barrett Keane, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Sarasota, FL with 82 reviews
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25 Nov, 2024 by Konstantinou robinson
I really appreciate the follow through and determination with which attorney Boyer and his team showed in getting my case across the finish line. It was unbelievable and nothing short of outstanding!! He worked tirelessly and with great precision and detail to get me the expected results!! Thank you!!
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26 Apr, 2024 by Valerie colleran
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20 Mar, 2024 by Chachala e
I worked with attorney, Slade Dukes who did a fabulous job. He guided me through a difficult situation resulting in the proper documentation to protect a family member from himself and individuals who might try to take advantage of his declining memory. We worked virtually and efficiently.
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James William Collins Jr., experienced Estate Planning attorney in Sarasota, FL with 63 reviews
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25 Nov, 2024 by Hp piano
I appreciate Paul getting back to me in a timely matter and handling my case with care. I needed the case expedited. He more than delivered. If I asked for something he made it happen.
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19 Sep, 2024 by Janet doke
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17 Sep, 2024 by Aracely gomez
I had an amazing experience with Mr Eckert. Very professional and efficient. He was very responsive and helpful. He explained everything in-depth, answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. Showed compassion and understanding. As far as pricing I found it very reasonable. I am grateful I found him.
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William Matthew Kowtko, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Sarasota, FL with 39 reviews
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24 Feb, 2025 by James alderman
Ms. Ross, Mr. Wenmark and team were phenomenal!!! They were tenacious in settling a long drawn out insurance claim (by the insurance company and FIGA). The end result from their hard work was a settlement that got me whole. THANK YOU ROSS LEGAL!!!
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19 Feb, 2025 by Lorelle smith
Tells me to report my atty to the bar. After I reported him they refuse to take my case. Now hope I can find an atty.
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17 Oct, 2024 by J hayes
Horrible people ! I straight up fired them and they still harassed me on a daily basis to sign checks for them. Worst law firm I have ever dealt with. I would NEVER recommend anyone use their services. The BAR will be hearing from me about how you all handled my case from beginning to end. Took over 8+ months to get my ALE that they said they were not going to fight for , then when I pushed the issue they finally looked into it for me after 8+ months. I called to get a copy of my statement and I got told " No one in our office likes you , you have been nothing but rude " then proceeds to hang up on me. Again I would never recommend anyone to use this law firm. I fired them through email and they still continued to contact me and did not remove themselves as counsel after several letters informing them I did not want them representing me any further. Run run run. Find a different place.
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Gregory Peter Linehan, experienced Personal Injury, Social Security & Disability attorney in Sarasota, FL with 65 reviews
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25 Feb, 2025 by Donald caillouette
Greg Linehan along with Terry Curry did very good in assisting me in dealing with my car accident by a drunk driver. They were great to work with.
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25 Feb, 2025 by Janna reid
Greg, Christy and the entire team at Linehan Law were very helpful, friendly and informative through the entire process. We would recommend them to anyone.
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20 Dec, 2024 by Haley lachance
Greg and his team were so helpful, attentive, fast and effective. Made a hard situation/experience so much better and im so appreciative.
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Albert Angel Sanchez Jr., experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Sarasota, FL with 75 reviews
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19 Sep, 2024 by Marissa martin
Mark went above & beyond handling my case. During a stressful time in my life he made sure to ease my worries by taking extra time out of his day to ensure all of my questions/concerns were answered. Highly recommend him if you're looking for a lawyer who serves his community to the highest standard & cares about his clients.
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08 May, 2024 by Teresa ziegler
Our family was very satisfied with Mark Zimmerman's representation and follow-through. Not knowing much about what to expect, he made our family feel at ease. Being represented by Mark will take away the worries. He goes above and beyond. Mark is kind, respectful, and caring all the way. Jennifer, the gal in his office, is also excellent.
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Sara Kathleen Blackwell, experienced Car Accident, Litigation attorney in Sarasota, FL with 51 reviews
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29 Aug, 2024 by Peter nguyen
Jess, our attorney for a complicated house deed update, was helpful, professional, friendly, knowledgeable, details oriented, responsive and timely, ask me good questions that we didn't think about before. Highly recommended for real estate transactions. Thank you Jess!
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03 Apr, 2024 by Rick wedge
Worked with Jim and his staff. Could not be more pleased! I asked the same question several times over a period of weeks. Every time Jim and his staff took the time to answer my question, patiently and accurately. Also got the results I needed in a timely and costly manner. Highly recommend!
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