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14 Jan, 2024 by Cody
Boys are back in town. Gentle,Understanding,Collaboration of intelligent Lawyers and remarkable Humans
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15 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
this lawyer refused to help me out with filing an ADA rights lawsuit and said I need to pay like 100k to hire her to do this.... don't hire her if you can't afford 100k for that.
one thing that name sounds familar.. she was a nun who helped a prisoner in the past... what a shame she can't help me out. Seems she turned into greedy lawyer.
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12 Mar, 2016 by Elvie
Professional is an understatement when describing my experience with this attorney. Jean Shiedler-Brown saved my life. Attorney Brown studied my case and worked on my behalf to obtain the desired legal outcome as well as using the law to keep me safe during the proceedings. I found her to be knowledgeable, professional, caring and compassionate.
In my opinion, this comes from a love of what she does and a love of law and of people. I was clearly in danger and the state gave the impression that I had no options. Ms. Shiedler-Brown showed me that I not only had options, but a right to be safe in my own home. She told me that she would handle everything and to not worry. She handled my case and I did not have to worry or appear from that day forward.
I felt my first relief in a very long time. Finally, I had someone who believed in justice and she got that for me. Thank You Ms. Shiedler-Brown
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16 Jan, 2014 by Fred el
Chris helped my wife and me with two different matters. First, we were facing foreclosure on our condo. After the endless delays involved in that process, sending and re-sending financial documentation, he helped us finally get a modification on our loan so that we will be able to keep the property with affordable payments. In another case, he also helped me enforce a lease agreement with a tenant who had stopped paying rent. I found Chris to be very accessible, even in the evenings, when I had questions or concerns. His personable style was very reassuring during everything he helped us with and I will be happy to use him again in the future—
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14 Jan, 2014 by Sukhbeer singh
I have used a few attorneys in the past and was introduced to Mr. kerl thru my Immigration Attorney.
I was not very impressed by his office (Very Small) however I was very impressed by his knowledge.
I was sick and tired of paying $250/hr to top notch attorneys and always charged for faxes and emails and even telephone calls I had made to them. I was charged even when I spoke to someone in their office. Attorneys are nice to you till you have signed and given them the retainer.
Chris NEVER ONCE charged me for numerous calls I made to him.
He is very INEXPENSIVE and not your typical attorney. He is busy. Probably due to the fact he don't charge you anything a typical attorney would charge.
He is good with what he does. He is not 100% responsive, however he always called me back and kept me in the loop with my case.
Don't get impressed with FANCY offices other attorneys have. You are paying their overheads.
I sound like a salesperson, but I'm being very honest. Go to Chris. If he can help you he will tell you and if it's out of his expertise area he will politely tell you that he can't help you.
Save your money. Stay away from the BOTIQUE Attorneys and use this guy at the end of the day they all face the same JUDGE.
If you need to talk to me personally I'll be happy to do so.
Sukhveer
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13 Jan, 2014 by Sunny gill
Chris is a very easy-to-talk-to and effective lawyer. He successfully helped me with a long, messy divorce, through several hearings all the way to trial. He helped me avoid contempt at at least two different hearings and, at trial, my ex-wife basically settled very favorably at lunchtime after being questioned by him on the witness stand. Chris has also helped me on several other matters, fending off creditors (sometimes for years), and he even got a judgment vacated for me once. He’s a busy guy (because he’s reasonable and good) and he might not always hold your hand, but I’ve recommended him to several friends and family—
Anyone need an honest opinion please do not hesitate to contact me.
I will always use him for all my legal matters.
Thanks Chris. You are a GOOD ATTORNEY.
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08 Oct, 2020 by Greta
I was referred to Mr. Stern's office by another attorney who said he knew everything about bankruptcy law. His office was helpful and had good communication, always responding to my emails promptly.
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08 Apr, 2008 by Anonymous
I found Mr. Stern after having had another lawyer start my case. Once Mr. Stern took over my case it was a whole different kind of representation, the good kind. I am very pleased with Mr. Stern and thankful I found him.
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16 Jan, 2008 by Anonymous
Marc Stern handled our bankruptcy Chapter 13 very efficiently. We had a problem because of a prior lien on our home and our home was in foreclosure and our home was being sold, all at the same time. Marc provided a solution to allow us to complete the sale, be relieved of an unfair old debt and retrieve our equity. Marc really knows his stuff and we are very happy with his professional services. I would recommend Marc Stern to friends in the future.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Alicia miner
Over the past 20 years, we've bought and sold numerous businesses, and each time we've relied on Holmquist and Gardiner to review contracts and ensure we’re fully protected and informed about every detail. Their expertise and guidance have always been spot-on and well worth the investment.
For a recent legal issue related to a business sale, Imants once again helped us navigate a potentially stressful situation with professionalism and clear advice. We're incredibly pleased with the outcome.
We highly recommend this firm without hesitation.
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04 Nov, 2024 by Ismael “izzy” chavez
I was referred to Kelley Duggan by my real estate attorney, John Forderhase at Forderhase Law & Escrow, and I can't thank him enough for the recommendation. I was in the process of purchasing a property from a seller who hadn’t completed the probate process after his mother passed away in 2001. Since John didn’t specialize in probates, he referred me to Kelley at Holmquist & Gardiner.
From the very beginning, Kelley was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring. She immediately took action to resolve this complex issue, which involved going back over 20 years to locate the seller's mother's will. It was no easy task, but within a few weeks, she achieved a resolution, and the seller was appointed as the trustee of his mother's estate.
Throughout the entire process, Kelley was up front and transparent, and her hard work truly shone through. She dedicated countless hours to research and was always communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way. I am certain that without Kelley’s efforts, we would still be running in circles.
Thanks to her determination and expertise, the seller, Skip, was able to sell me his house and move on to pursue his dreams of living out the rest of his days in Montana. Kelley, thank you for all your hard work—you made the impossible possible!
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10 Sep, 2024 by River witch
Michelle Fze Chong So is an extraordinary lawyer who embodies the passion and tenacity often portrayed in movies and TV shows. Her commitment to delivering justice is inspiring and remarkable, reflecting the true spirit of a legal champion. Her unwavering support and expertise were nothing short of amazing.
Winning a case others claimed was hopeless showcased her exceptional skills and immensely impacted our lives. We are profoundly grateful for her ability to turn the tide in our favor when all seemed lost. She not only our saved our butts, but she also saved us tens of thousands of dollars. She is a true warrior with superpower legal skills. Her legal expertise was vital to securing our future. Her dedication and hard work have made all the difference in our lives. We are forever appreciative and profoundly grateful for all her effort and hard work.
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10 Jun, 2024 by B a sanchez
04 Aug, 2023 by Todd moore
Not accepting new clients
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One star
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01 Feb, 2023 by M'sh elle hollandgreene
Never returned my phone call
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11 Nov, 2024 by Alicia miner
Over the past 20 years, we've bought and sold numerous businesses, and each time we've relied on Holmquist and Gardiner to review contracts and ensure we’re fully protected and informed about every detail. Their expertise and guidance have always been spot-on and well worth the investment.
For a recent legal issue related to a business sale, Imants once again helped us navigate a potentially stressful situation with professionalism and clear advice. We're incredibly pleased with the outcome.
We highly recommend this firm without hesitation.
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04 Nov, 2024 by Ismael “izzy” chavez
I was referred to Kelley Duggan by my real estate attorney, John Forderhase at Forderhase Law & Escrow, and I can't thank him enough for the recommendation. I was in the process of purchasing a property from a seller who hadn’t completed the probate process after his mother passed away in 2001. Since John didn’t specialize in probates, he referred me to Kelley at Holmquist & Gardiner.
From the very beginning, Kelley was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring. She immediately took action to resolve this complex issue, which involved going back over 20 years to locate the seller's mother's will. It was no easy task, but within a few weeks, she achieved a resolution, and the seller was appointed as the trustee of his mother's estate.
Throughout the entire process, Kelley was up front and transparent, and her hard work truly shone through. She dedicated countless hours to research and was always communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way. I am certain that without Kelley’s efforts, we would still be running in circles.
Thanks to her determination and expertise, the seller, Skip, was able to sell me his house and move on to pursue his dreams of living out the rest of his days in Montana. Kelley, thank you for all your hard work—you made the impossible possible!
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10 Sep, 2024 by River witch
Michelle Fze Chong So is an extraordinary lawyer who embodies the passion and tenacity often portrayed in movies and TV shows. Her commitment to delivering justice is inspiring and remarkable, reflecting the true spirit of a legal champion. Her unwavering support and expertise were nothing short of amazing.
Winning a case others claimed was hopeless showcased her exceptional skills and immensely impacted our lives. We are profoundly grateful for her ability to turn the tide in our favor when all seemed lost. She not only our saved our butts, but she also saved us tens of thousands of dollars. She is a true warrior with superpower legal skills. Her legal expertise was vital to securing our future. Her dedication and hard work have made all the difference in our lives. We are forever appreciative and profoundly grateful for all her effort and hard work.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Molly
Greta is an incredibly dedicated lawyer with ample experience to make you feel well represented. During the most difficult time in my life, Greta was cool, calm, collected and calculating in our defense. She kept me on course, and fought for me when I had nothing left. She is WELL WORTH her fee and then some. She knows the court system incredibly well and knows how to keep the case relevant in order to get a win. I have never had to trust someone so blindly before and I am so glad I did because she fought for me and won my case with many odds stacked against me. I highly recommend Greta if you want an all star fighting in your corner.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
She is very full of herself, was constantly working on other cases and did not seem to care about my case at all. Also extremely expensive.
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21 Sep, 2023 by Dawn
I was going through cancer treatment, covid, and divorce all at the same time. I think I’m still here on this earth because of the support I received from Greta. And that is not an understatement. I could barely advocate for myself and would show up to proceedings wearing bandages and surgical drains, feeling absolutely depleted in every way. I could not stand up for myself, but she and her team stood fiercely by my side. I recently found out that I have to return to court, unfortunately, but not without a huge degree of confidence that I’m going to be alright, because I’m represented by this highly competent attorney. I am so grateful for Greta and I trust her implicitly.
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02 Aug, 2019 by Tane
Smart. Tenacious. Creative. Hard working. Brilliant. These are just a few words I would use to describe Natalie Beckmann. I have had a very, very complicated divorce. Ms Beckmann was willing to take on this case involving financial issues as well as children, some with unique special needs after I had worked with several other attorneys. Ms. Beckmann is brilliant. She knows the laws inside and out. She is creative and thinks outside the box. She is there to answer every question and concern immediately. Ms. Beckmann is incredibly thorough and well organized. When in court, Natalie Beckmann is poised, organized and ready to answer every question and is clearly respected. I have never felt so well represented. What I value the most about Ms. Beckmann is her honesty and integrity and that she always puts the needs of my children as her first priority. She considers their needs not only in the short term but also far down the road in the future. I am so very thankful and honored to have Natalie Beckmann representing me. I trust her completely. She is a top notch family law attorney!!
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12 Dec, 2018 by Leif madsen
i was referred to Kerry Richards by a friend who also had a great experience. Kerry Richards is a saint. saved me and my son. i owe to him all the little moments i get to experience as i watch my son grow everyday. we finalized everything almost three years ago and writing this still brings tears to my eyes. there is nothing more important than family, and i wouldnt trust mine with anyone else.
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15 Aug, 2018 by Rob fulwell
26 Sep, 2024 by Sandy martinez
The worst lawyer you can find in Seattle, really don't waste your time or money with these people. He worked on my case for 7 years, I was married to an American citizen, he was never able to fix my status, he just stole my money. I was done with him when immigration once called me to an appointment and Bart charged me $1000 just to go go with me to the appointment and what do you think? On the day of the appointment he told me to wait for him because he was already with another client at another appointment in the same place but then it was my turn as if immigration was going to wait for him, well the fact is that I showed up alone and he never arrived at the appointment. Then I called and called his office, which are also super unprofessional, to begin with, the one who answers the phone is the wife who is not even in the office but at home, she knows absolutely nothing about your case and always acts like she does . Well that day she answered my call and told me that the lawyer Bart couldn't answer me because he had others important clients, as if he would work for me for free... I was so pissed well I explored and I fired Bart and asked him to give me my money back, the $1000 that I paid him because he was going to go with me to my appointment but he didn't go, he replied that he was only going to return $800 since he had gone to the immigration offices even if it wasn't for me. I couldn't believe how cruel he was. But I went with my case with another great lawyer, in less than 3 months she solved what Bart couldn't do in 7 years. I went to my country and in 3 months I received my green card. Please don't fall into this horrible place, they are good for nothing, the only person who does their job is Kara, his assistant. I spent more then 15,000 in 7 years and all he did was nothing
You suck Bart
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13 Sep, 2024 by Yooku morro
22 Aug, 2024 by William morris
Bart didn't let me finish a single sentence on the phone before interjecting. He was condescending, rude, and unhelpful.
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26 Sep, 2024 by Sandy martinez
The worst lawyer you can find in Seattle, really don't waste your time or money with these people. He worked on my case for 7 years, I was married to an American citizen, he was never able to fix my status, he just stole my money. I was done with him when immigration once called me to an appointment and Bart charged me $1000 just to go go with me to the appointment and what do you think? On the day of the appointment he told me to wait for him because he was already with another client at another appointment in the same place but then it was my turn as if immigration was going to wait for him, well the fact is that I showed up alone and he never arrived at the appointment. Then I called and called his office, which are also super unprofessional, to begin with, the one who answers the phone is the wife who is not even in the office but at home, she knows absolutely nothing about your case and always acts like she does . Well that day she answered my call and told me that the lawyer Bart couldn't answer me because he had others important clients, as if he would work for me for free... I was so pissed well I explored and I fired Bart and asked him to give me my money back, the $1000 that I paid him because he was going to go with me to my appointment but he didn't go, he replied that he was only going to return $800 since he had gone to the immigration offices even if it wasn't for me. I couldn't believe how cruel he was. But I went with my case with another great lawyer, in less than 3 months she solved what Bart couldn't do in 7 years. I went to my country and in 3 months I received my green card. Please don't fall into this horrible place, they are good for nothing, the only person who does their job is Kara, his assistant. I spent more then 15,000 in 7 years and all he did was nothing
You suck Bart
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13 Sep, 2024 by Yooku morro
22 Aug, 2024 by William morris
Bart didn't let me finish a single sentence on the phone before interjecting. He was condescending, rude, and unhelpful.
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26 Feb, 2013 by Planning director
I have worked with Mr. Olbrechts as a colleague for the past 8 years. Mr. Olbrechts is, foremost, an ethical and hard working attorney. He is very professional and is amongst the most knowledeable land use attorneys in the state of Washington. Mr. Olbrechts is fair and works hard to ensure that every party has an opportunity to be heard. His work is of high quality and defensible. His rates are reasoanble, particularly in light of his experience.
In working with Mr. Olbrechts both in the capacity of City Attorney and in his role as a Hearing Examiner for various cities, I have always been impressed with Mr. Olbrechts attention to detail, easily understandable and well written documents and decisions, and his accessible personality. Mr. Olbrechts truly cares about his clients - the staff, the electeds, the lay bodies and the citizens they represent. Smaller cities can often be difficult places to work because of entrenched idiologies or politics or simply because of a lack of experience with development. Despite the often persistent pressure to acquiesce to a large developer, a grandstander or an agenda, Mr. Olbrechts brings a personal commitment to providing fair, balanced, legally defensible decisions that meet both the intent and the spirit of the law.
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23 Jan, 2011 by Karen
Mr. Olbrechts would not return my phone calls, he would not perform the work as directected. He was very adept at billing, however. Absolutely incredible. He accomplished virtually nothing up until the time he left his position at Ogden Murphy Wallace Law Firm. He is not the type of lawyer I would ever use again. Clients beware.
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21 Dec, 2010 by K. carolyn
I am a current client of Phil Olbrechts, but I am also an attorney. Phil’s work on my case has been of the finest quality. Phil has generated thorough, well-researched and beautifully written briefs. I attended a motion hearing which Phil argued and as a litigator, I was impressed by Phil’s level of preparation and the quality of his presentation. I would unhesitatingly characterize Phil as “brilliant”.
The overall management of my case has been excellent. Phil has developed a long term strategy which he has clearly articulated to me, and as the case progresses, it is evident that his reasoning has been sound. He has also done a great job of keeping me apprised regarding the day-to-day details of my case.
I particularly appreciate the clarity of Phil’s vision and advice. Moreover, Phil has been available whenever I have had questions. Considering the quality of the representation I have received, Phil’s fees have been more than reasonable. Last, but not least, Phil has been kind and supportive throughout my case.
I would highly recommend Phil Olbrechts for any matter which he would be willing to undertake.
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25 Apr, 2024 by Allen lowery
There the bést añd tóók my case with no money down ór àny payments uñtil we wiñ wiçh they hàve çontacted Dódge experts to testify and everything very prompt and get down to all the right facs there's no way can loose when the other gúys don't have the éxperts
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15 Mar, 2024 by Andrew williams
27 Oct, 2023 by Lexi poborsky
25 Apr, 2024 by Allen lowery
There the bést añd tóók my case with no money down ór àny payments uñtil we wiñ wiçh they hàve çontacted Dódge experts to testify and everything very prompt and get down to all the right facs there's no way can loose when the other gúys don't have the éxperts
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15 Mar, 2024 by Andrew williams
27 Oct, 2023 by Lexi poborsky
25 Apr, 2024 by Allen lowery
There the bést añd tóók my case with no money down ór àny payments uñtil we wiñ wiçh they hàve çontacted Dódge experts to testify and everything very prompt and get down to all the right facs there's no way can loose when the other gúys don't have the éxperts
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15 Mar, 2024 by Andrew williams
27 Oct, 2023 by Lexi poborsky
25 Apr, 2024 by Allen lowery
There the bést añd tóók my case with no money down ór àny payments uñtil we wiñ wiçh they hàve çontacted Dódge experts to testify and everything very prompt and get down to all the right facs there's no way can loose when the other gúys don't have the éxperts
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15 Mar, 2024 by Andrew williams
27 Oct, 2023 by Lexi poborsky
25 Apr, 2024 by Allen lowery
There the bést añd tóók my case with no money down ór àny payments uñtil we wiñ wiçh they hàve çontacted Dódge experts to testify and everything very prompt and get down to all the right facs there's no way can loose when the other gúys don't have the éxperts
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15 Mar, 2024 by Andrew williams
27 Oct, 2023 by Lexi poborsky
25 Apr, 2024 by Allen lowery
There the bést añd tóók my case with no money down ór àny payments uñtil we wiñ wiçh they hàve çontacted Dódge experts to testify and everything very prompt and get down to all the right facs there's no way can loose when the other gúys don't have the éxperts
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15 Mar, 2024 by Andrew williams
27 Oct, 2023 by Lexi poborsky
21 Apr, 2015 by John h
Ben's recommendations of endless depositions, motions, bate-stamping, experts, etc tallied up to astronomical monthly bills that we paid under the belief that we would see justice in the courtroom. We went to court and 'won' absolutely nothing. Not even close. We spent more money on litigation than we could ever hope to recover in any settlement. Now that the case is over, absolutely nothing has changed in our predicament. In fact, its gotten worse while our legal 'family' just walks away - with our money of course.
As for opposing counsel stating 'hiring Ben to represent me', I'd think twice. You were/are an awesome attorney in the courtroom and though not on the same side as us, we recognized your obvious expertise. I'd recommend YOU in a heartbeat.
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04 Apr, 2015 by Natalie
My Name is Natalie and as HR Director for 5000 employee’s I can tell you how important it is to find the right employment counsel for those times when needed. Ben Stone, Attorney at law has been the right counsel for the issues that our business has encountered. On numerous times he has guided us through the maze and complexities of employment law. He is vigilant and carefully balances compliance regulations to prevent liabilities along with business goals and needs most importantly he always diligently defends your cases if and when the need arises. The polite mannerism and professional interaction bestowed upon us by Ben is another important aspect that should not go unsaid.
I recommend Ben Stone to anyone who wants to have an excellent employment counsel and business relationship that will lead to a successful outcome.
Natalie R, PHR
HR Director,
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01 Apr, 2015 by Linda
I could not have asked for a better experience with an employment law attorney than with Ben Stone. The circumstances of my case were complex, sensitive, and personally extremely important to me. Ben was strategic in his approach, clear/wise. He listened carefully to what mattered most to me. He crafted an effective path forward that was consistent with my values. He carefully tracked the details of the case and was always prepared for the next step forward. He was always very timely in his responses to my emails and phone calls. Throughout our work together, Ben would always lay out very clearly the different approaches we might take, and the pros/cons for each. He was balanced in his counsel and willing to fully support my decision. I could not have asked for a better experience and person to assist.
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29 Aug, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired this lawyer to prevent my ex wife from getting my daughter to moved to different country but I lost the case. Now I'm not going to see my daughter for a long long time. I made a deposit before starting the case but as soon as I lost the case he never returned the remaining of my deposit. He's saying that he used it for some paperwork. Do yourself a favor. Get yourself a different lawyer.
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01 May, 2017 by Anonymous
Robert Mar is a seasoned and motivated attorney that displayed genuine concern for my situation. He provided sound advise and direction that I may not have wanted to hear at the time, but proved to be the best course of action for my case. Rob has a very sharp legal mind and through his expertise and dedication, provided a very positive outcome for me.
Robert always had a positive attitude and was more than willing to talk when I needed to ask about any new developments. I would highly recommend Robert Mar.
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27 Apr, 2017 by Denny sargent
Robert Mar has been very helpful in my difficult divorce, telling me what to do and what to avoid in a very sticky situation. He has consistently responded quickly and accurately and let me know the realistic situations as they advise. He has also been cheerful, helpful and counseled me wisely at every turn- I recommend him highly.
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01 Dec, 2019 by Sky
Disappointed he told me a ringleader received 1 yr more and it was only 4 mos. I received the 2nd worst sentence and was one of the least involved. Only 3 ppl in 8 even got time, should hired a private attorney who looked into evidence and got the snitches testimony, because I was sentenced on the lies of the prosecution and snitch. Just went thru the motions. How I got so much time compared to the 2 ringleaders doesn't make sense. It should be equitable. Ppl who did much more recieved 1 year or no time. My life is ruined, I'm 65, and health completely gone due to this, no money, will be a suicide can't live on SSI while ringleaders are out 3 mos after me with a million dollars. Judge didn't even let characters witness at sentencing speak, and Nance did nothing. That is Not normal, he could have filed something to let him speak, and coaches me and a lot more, I know other attorneys do.
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20 May, 2014 by Alma
I would recommend the services of Michael Nance without hesitation. He was very thorough when explaining things and went above and beyond to help me. I hope I will never need his assistance again but if I do I would hire him in a heart beat.
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05 Feb, 2013 by William
MR Nance, Was so great before he agreed to take my case he did a ton of work just to get the correct information to answer my questions, Once i retained him he always was there to answer my questions and inform me on progress, He always showed up to court before me and represented me with respect and dignity. The out come of my case went better than i could have imagined. Thanks to him.
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27 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Michael is a great lawyer and works efficiently. My family used him for an estate, he worked well with us and finished in a respectable amount of time.
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10 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
Currently this attorney is working for our Family on a probate and he's been super slow in his process. The executor indicated that he was out for a few weeks. Now is that isn't our fault and why should we have to wait an extra amount of time because he was out for a few weeks. This file should have been handled by someone else within the firm and not just left unattended. If I had been assigned as the executor I would be on top of this situation weekly checking in to make sure the file doesn't get buried. No wonder probate takes so damn long; because you have attorney's moving like snails and sucking up all your inheritance!!!! De Franco you're fired in my eyes!
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15 Apr, 2013 by Austin
Did some personal work for my family, did it quickly and the charge was fair
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22 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
He represented my parents and when the last parent died one sibling had our 87+ mother change the Will a few months just before she passed ... Brian saw it all the way and let it go without any warning to the rest of us.. all legal... but when we questioned the actions.. he said that if we legally contested ...any monies that we were to receive would be reduced to defend the one sibling.. again.. all legal but not my parents intentions...he didn't care .. he got his fees.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Brian Ives helped us prepare our will (of course we didn't get around to it until our first child was born) and helped us update it after we had 2 more children. He listened well. He was courteous and handled a sensitive matter very thoughtfully. I would happily recommend him to anyone.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Brian has worked with our company in preparing numerous LLC agreements and in other real estate matters, both mundane and complex. He has a quick grasp of our issues and executes on our behalf with professionalism, wisdom, and effectiveness.
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25 May, 2016 by Sue
We hired Daniel Rogers to represent us in a property line dispute. The duration of our contact was 4 months. I give Dan the highest recommendation as he guided us through the laws that impacted our situation which turned in to an adverse possession of what was originally our property. but now legally was our neighbor's.
What I appreciated most was his ability to listen to and understand my concerns and feelings; then with sensitivity he explained the law, talked about our options, and interfaced with the other party's attorney. When I questioned his ideas he worked diligently to answer all of our questions. Even though the final outcome was not what I hoped for, in hindsight it was the best solution. Dan was so patient with us and he was right in his advice. We were not the easiest clients to handle, but Dan navigated our case very well. Because of Dan we have a deeper understanding of the law. Without hesitation we will employ Dan again if we need legal counsel.
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01 Jul, 2015 by Maynard
I initially worked with Dan over a year ago regarding a dispute with a previous employer with which I needed some guidance. Dan was professional, honest, and extremely responsive in helping me resolve this matter. He had a clear legal understanding of the issues at hand, was very fair in how he billed his time for me, and always replied to my phone calls and emails within 24 hours. Additionally, Dan was incredible about proactively reaching out to me to keep me informed every time something happened, whether or not it required action on my part.
I was so happy with my experience that when I needed a lawyer to review a contract for a business opportunity that emerged, Dan was the first call I made. While my first experience was good, my second experience was even more impressive. The contract negotiations for this opportunity came right up against a deadline and Dan went above and beyond to make sure that everything was completed on time (I believe he even worked over the weekend to accomplish everything).
My experiences with Dan have been so good that I have not hesitated to refer him to my family, friends, and clients. If you are ever in need of an honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable attorney, Dan is your guy. I look forward to doing more business with him as needed in the future.
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08 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
For nearly a year Dan Rogers was working my wrongful termination case. In that time frame he acquired absolutely no useful or beneficial discovery from the opposition while diligently meeting their every demand. His inexperience and naive nature allowed him to bullied and swayed by both opposing counsel and his own management to the detriment of his client and case.
Often during our tenure working together Dan Rogers would contact me detailing a discovery he had made in the case. Each and every one of these discoveries was something that I had already explained to him months prior. Usually more than once.
Ultimately I was told that my input and opinion were not needed in my own case because I was not an attorney and therefore could not understand the process.
After alienating most of the witnesses and getting one terminated my case had been damaged almost beyond repair.
I warned Dan Rogers about the negative possibility of each one of these aspects and was ignored at every turn. He proceeded against my advice and the result was predictable.
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14 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Bernice Funk to help me with my I-130 and my Adjustment of Status application. She had my wife fill out an Affidavit of Support. I made it very clear to Bernice that my wife was planning on quitting her job for her Masters degree in a few months and that she would no longer have the income to support me by the time my court date in front of an immigration judge would roll around. She told me that as long as she had the means to support me at the time of filling out the affidavit, it didn't matter, this made no sense to me.
Court date rolled around, judge looked at the Affidavit of Support, asked my wife if she was still working, she said no, judge said that then she couldn't support me should the need arise and that the Affidavit of Support was useless.
We had to waste months of our time for a continuance while we got another Affidavit of Support.
Thanks Bernice, for leading us astray and not knowing the very basics of Immigration Law and common sense.
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03 Oct, 2015 by O. fernandez
Bernice is an excellent lawyer with a lot of experience in difficult cases, she helped me out with a very tricky and difficult case with filings in 3 different states. I highly recommend her for anyone with an immigration case.
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03 Oct, 2015 by Bairbre
Bernice led us through a tricky immigration situation with issues in three states, and she did so with full desired results. My family loves Bernice Funk.
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08 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
He was very rude and I felt like he did not want to talk to me. I needed help in a civil matter and was referred to him by one of my friends
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01 Mar, 2017 by Chuck
Outstanding attorney. Extremely effective, diligent, and very intelligent. Friendly and easy to work with. Also has high ethical standards and a sense of morality - not your typical attorney. Greg saved our bacon after our first attorney passed away, and the second turned out to be "less than diligent". Greg jumped right in, wrote exceptionally well researched motions, and cogently advocated our claims.
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30 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Gregory quickly informed me as to my standing, and the fact that I didn't need representation at this time.
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22 Mar, 2023 by Girma gebreyesus
Adugna low pllc Thanks for doing gerat service. my case was been fast and success result am so happy I'm really appreciate you
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28 Feb, 2023 by Keila montanah
I had an horrible car accident early April last year and a friend referred me to Adugna Law Firm and I can say for that was the best decision I made. Zeebman is a really professional attorney
1: kept me updated every step he was taking
2: Made sure that all my medical bills and ambulance fee were all cleared.
3:Followed up with almost everyday to make sure I was getting better
4: Kept in touch with my dr to make sure I was getting the right treatment
5: He was very detailed in everything and the process which was really helpful to me since it was my first car accident.
6: He spared me the struggle of dealing with the insurance company and gave me time to heal.
7: He made sure I got all the necessary payments with clear explanation of every single detail.
Thanks to Adugna law firm, I am a happy client and I'll go back again if I was in a similar situation, (though hopefully not) Thanks Zeebman
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23 May, 2016 by Mike heiny
Anne Gould should NOT be allowed give legal representation. Her qualifications are examples of the low bar set in our current legal system. Please believe that this is not merely a response from a bitter ex-client who lost a case but it is a summary of my experience with Anne as my attorney.
Anne has no real legal expertise. There were countless times during my case where I relied on Anne's recommendations. One of these recommendations resulted in my actions being found by the court as acting in "bad faith." This also resulted in my children being ripped from Washington State and transported across the country to Arkansas due to a legal technicality that Anne was not aware of.
Anne is unprepared. We were in court several times over 7 months and EVERY time we were in court Anne was unable to make reasonable arguments because she spent most of her time rifling through paper notes. Anne would spend several billable hours (according to her) studying our case prior to appearing in court but then had no idea how to respond to any line of questioning.
Anne is dishonest. During the time when Anne represented me there were several letters that needed to be written for trial (eg Answers, Motion for appearance, Quick Replys, etc). I personally wrote each and every one of these letters and then emailed them to Anne for legal formatting. She submitted this paperwork word for word as I had written it (even with some grammar and spelling errors). She then CHARGED me over 35 hours of "writing legal responses/paperwork." When I approached Anne with my concerns over her "over billing" she initially agreed to forgive those hours and then later SUED ME for under payment.
Anne is a fraud. I fired Anne after 7 months of misrepresentation and over billing. I was upset at her effort and knowledge level of the law so I parted ways with her. After Anne agreed to forgive "overcharged" hours she then later SUED ME for over $8k (after I had already paid her over $24k in legal fees).
As a footnote to this experience, I hired a different attorney after firing Anne and he was able to get my children back to Washington and in my care in less than 2 months. He knew more about my case (and the law for that matter) in only 2 face-to-face sessions than Anne ever did in 7 months.
If you want to throw money away and have your life destroyed stick with Anne. She will be perfect for you.
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22 Mar, 2023 by Girma gebreyesus
Adugna low pllc Thanks for doing gerat service. my case was been fast and success result am so happy I'm really appreciate you
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SOFI EXPRESS LLC
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28 Feb, 2023 by Keila montanah
I had an horrible car accident early April last year and a friend referred me to Adugna Law Firm and I can say for that was the best decision I made. Zeebman is a really professional attorney
1: kept me updated every step he was taking
2: Made sure that all my medical bills and ambulance fee were all cleared.
3:Followed up with almost everyday to make sure I was getting better
4: Kept in touch with my dr to make sure I was getting the right treatment
5: He was very detailed in everything and the process which was really helpful to me since it was my first car accident.
6: He spared me the struggle of dealing with the insurance company and gave me time to heal.
7: He made sure I got all the necessary payments with clear explanation of every single detail.
Thanks to Adugna law firm, I am a happy client and I'll go back again if I was in a similar situation, (though hopefully not) Thanks Zeebman
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23 May, 2016 by Mike heiny
Anne Gould should NOT be allowed give legal representation. Her qualifications are examples of the low bar set in our current legal system. Please believe that this is not merely a response from a bitter ex-client who lost a case but it is a summary of my experience with Anne as my attorney.
Anne has no real legal expertise. There were countless times during my case where I relied on Anne's recommendations. One of these recommendations resulted in my actions being found by the court as acting in "bad faith." This also resulted in my children being ripped from Washington State and transported across the country to Arkansas due to a legal technicality that Anne was not aware of.
Anne is unprepared. We were in court several times over 7 months and EVERY time we were in court Anne was unable to make reasonable arguments because she spent most of her time rifling through paper notes. Anne would spend several billable hours (according to her) studying our case prior to appearing in court but then had no idea how to respond to any line of questioning.
Anne is dishonest. During the time when Anne represented me there were several letters that needed to be written for trial (eg Answers, Motion for appearance, Quick Replys, etc). I personally wrote each and every one of these letters and then emailed them to Anne for legal formatting. She submitted this paperwork word for word as I had written it (even with some grammar and spelling errors). She then CHARGED me over 35 hours of "writing legal responses/paperwork." When I approached Anne with my concerns over her "over billing" she initially agreed to forgive those hours and then later SUED ME for under payment.
Anne is a fraud. I fired Anne after 7 months of misrepresentation and over billing. I was upset at her effort and knowledge level of the law so I parted ways with her. After Anne agreed to forgive "overcharged" hours she then later SUED ME for over $8k (after I had already paid her over $24k in legal fees).
As a footnote to this experience, I hired a different attorney after firing Anne and he was able to get my children back to Washington and in my care in less than 2 months. He knew more about my case (and the law for that matter) in only 2 face-to-face sessions than Anne ever did in 7 months.
If you want to throw money away and have your life destroyed stick with Anne. She will be perfect for you.
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22 Mar, 2023 by Girma gebreyesus
Adugna low pllc Thanks for doing gerat service. my case was been fast and success result am so happy I'm really appreciate you
From
SOFI EXPRESS LLC
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28 Feb, 2023 by Keila montanah
I had an horrible car accident early April last year and a friend referred me to Adugna Law Firm and I can say for that was the best decision I made. Zeebman is a really professional attorney
1: kept me updated every step he was taking
2: Made sure that all my medical bills and ambulance fee were all cleared.
3:Followed up with almost everyday to make sure I was getting better
4: Kept in touch with my dr to make sure I was getting the right treatment
5: He was very detailed in everything and the process which was really helpful to me since it was my first car accident.
6: He spared me the struggle of dealing with the insurance company and gave me time to heal.
7: He made sure I got all the necessary payments with clear explanation of every single detail.
Thanks to Adugna law firm, I am a happy client and I'll go back again if I was in a similar situation, (though hopefully not) Thanks Zeebman
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23 May, 2016 by Mike heiny
Anne Gould should NOT be allowed give legal representation. Her qualifications are examples of the low bar set in our current legal system. Please believe that this is not merely a response from a bitter ex-client who lost a case but it is a summary of my experience with Anne as my attorney.
Anne has no real legal expertise. There were countless times during my case where I relied on Anne's recommendations. One of these recommendations resulted in my actions being found by the court as acting in "bad faith." This also resulted in my children being ripped from Washington State and transported across the country to Arkansas due to a legal technicality that Anne was not aware of.
Anne is unprepared. We were in court several times over 7 months and EVERY time we were in court Anne was unable to make reasonable arguments because she spent most of her time rifling through paper notes. Anne would spend several billable hours (according to her) studying our case prior to appearing in court but then had no idea how to respond to any line of questioning.
Anne is dishonest. During the time when Anne represented me there were several letters that needed to be written for trial (eg Answers, Motion for appearance, Quick Replys, etc). I personally wrote each and every one of these letters and then emailed them to Anne for legal formatting. She submitted this paperwork word for word as I had written it (even with some grammar and spelling errors). She then CHARGED me over 35 hours of "writing legal responses/paperwork." When I approached Anne with my concerns over her "over billing" she initially agreed to forgive those hours and then later SUED ME for under payment.
Anne is a fraud. I fired Anne after 7 months of misrepresentation and over billing. I was upset at her effort and knowledge level of the law so I parted ways with her. After Anne agreed to forgive "overcharged" hours she then later SUED ME for over $8k (after I had already paid her over $24k in legal fees).
As a footnote to this experience, I hired a different attorney after firing Anne and he was able to get my children back to Washington and in my care in less than 2 months. He knew more about my case (and the law for that matter) in only 2 face-to-face sessions than Anne ever did in 7 months.
If you want to throw money away and have your life destroyed stick with Anne. She will be perfect for you.
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16 Mar, 2024 by Dale
Mr. Hamiton is very elderly, but seemed to still be quick on the draw. He understood the principles of the case and we agreed on the angle best to pursue the case... or so I thought.
We corresponded for months prior to the court date ( summary judgment) I started to realize he wasn't following the information or keeping up/track of the evidence I was sending him. (given it was enormous amount of material for personal injury)
So I went personally to his office to assist in sorting through the evidence. I had everything organized all the key documents and there purposes noted and ready. I was there 9 hours and it was indescribable, he simply wasn't up to date with technology , he didn't know what Docusign was. He couldn't remember or recognize which emails were coming from me or the defendants attorney. I know in his prime he was incredible....
but that had to be a very long time ago.
Ultimately, I insisted he ask for a continuance, he repeatedly requested the declarations- ALREADY IN HIS POSSESSION, the secretary didn't know how to use file conversion software, she was retyping declarations because they used 'word' and our docs were in 'PDF'
He ended up re-writing the declarations for us, turning pages into sentences and omitting the most detrimental details. He kept sending them via email asking us to sign , WE REFUSED TO SIGN BECAUSE OF THE DEGREE OF INACCURACY AND LACK OF DETAIL. He submitted his declarations to the court, even though we adamantly told him to.
JUDGE GRANTED THE SUMMARY JUDGEMENT, HIS REASON?
LACK OF DETAIL OR ANY SUBSTANCE TO THE DECLARATIONS- Which is the only requirement to get through a summary judgement! Then told us we had no recourse and sent a letter (AFTER the 10 day window for reconsideration!)
informing us of the outcome, instead of calling or answering our calls! Therefore preventing us from fixing what he had done - THEN WOULDN'T WITHDRAW, SO WE COULD PURSUE A APPEAL OR TRY TO MOVE FORWARD PO SE!!!
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25 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
I consulted with Mr. Hamilton after my 20-year-old son was jailed after an altercation with the police. Mr. Hamilton was wonderful at counseling me through the day and helping me find the best way to address the situation. He clearly knows what he is doing, and has many tools to offer in a situation where a family member is unexpectedly in a bad situation. I recommend him very highly.
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28 Nov, 2016 by Sally
I hired Charles Hamilton to assist me with a criminal misdeamenor case. He was knowledgable and very helpful in explaining the process. He responded respectfully and honestly with all my questions and promptly returned my calls and email messages. He clearly had extensive experience and was connected with other attorneys so as to facilitate and expedite
the hearings within a readonable period of time. Most importantly, from beginning to end he was non-judgmental, had a good sense of humor and I had every confidence in him that he was working with my best interests in mind.
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06 Aug, 2023 by Am
We worked with Derek to set up a living family trust and found him to be an affable, knowledgable and very patient attorney. He explained various tax state and federal laws in a simple enough way for us to understand what the trust structure would be. He was able to set up a trust in such a way to protect our family from high state and federal taxes esp. around inheritance and estate taxes. Would strongly recommend him for tax and estate planning. He does appear to be quite busy, so it helps if you contact his PA/staff occasionally to make sure the planning meetings are arranged as discussed. But that was not a major hassle, given how nice our experience was with Derek.
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03 Mar, 2020 by Robert
My wife and I met with Derek for initial consolation for estate planning. The meeting was great and it seemed clear that Derek knows his stuff. We left that meeting with a plan that Derek would provide a quote and a timeline for the work that needed to be done. Unfortunately, that was the last productive contact that we had. It's been about 6 weeks since that meeting, and despite multiple requests, we have not received a quote or an estimate of when we would get one... Not sure what's going on.. Dereks Admin is Rosalie. She is nice, but keeps giving me non-commital run-around. I said that if Derek just does not want to do this work, just let us know, but all we get is "I'll check with Derek and get back to you" ?? Strange..... We are really disappointed because we have been searching for an estate lawyer that we felt good about... Thought we had found one.
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26 Sep, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr Jensen was able to help me sort out the details of my fathers convoluted Sestate and establish power of attorney services. The advise was accurate and extremely helpful.
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