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08 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Barbara helped us with the adoption of our 2 boys, the first in 2004 and the second in 2007. She streamlined the process and made it as painless as possible.
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24 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
I would highly recomend Mr. Redford for handling eviction matters. We recently hired Mr. Redford to handle an eviction for us and he was the most responsive and patient attorney I have ever worked with. We had tenants in our home that not only failed to paid rent but also filed bankrutpcy. Because this was our home, you can imagine how upsetting and stressful this was for us. Mr. Redford took a lot of the stress away by providing exceptional legal service, and we really appreciated that!
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28 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
We were thrilled with Mr. Mann's handling of our case. He is a true professional and a true man of his word. We are so fortunate to have had him working on our behalf and will forever be indebted to him!
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29 Feb, 2016 by Charlie
When it became clear our company was going to engage in a private equity deal, we were matched with Claire from K&L Gates. Fully recognizing the tight time-frame and immense amount of legal work to be done, she became versed in all aspects of our deal. No complexities introduced during from either side of the deal deterred her focus. Her abilities are broad as well as deep, although she certainly knew to defer to colleagues for deeper niche issues (tax for example).
There were numerous long, late nights we had to work and Claire was right there with us all along. I'd gladly work with her again! In fact will likely use her for operating and shareholder docs for my next company.
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09 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
This review is for Sharon Perlin who is an Attorney at Flaccus Law.
It's easy to have an estate plan written. It's also easy to put off having an estate plan written, or in my case, updated. Ten years ago we managed to write estate documents including wills, health care directives, organ donor instructions, burial instructions and other estate planning documents, but ten years later, despite job changes, a new house, investments, etc. they had never been updated. And, while I suppose out of date documents are better than no documents at all, as we prepared to head on an extended vacation to a sometimes unstable part of the world, we thought maybe this is a good time to update everything.
The first time we did our estate documents it was at one of the fancy downtown law firms and while we were perfectly happy with the outcome, you couldn't help but be aware of the setting and the fact that every half hour meant another $150 to the bill. This time around we made a conscious decision that we wanted to stay away from the high priced, high rise firms and find someone in our neighborhood who could provide personalized care and advice in a more casual and affordable way.
Meeting with Sharon for the first time we immediately felt comfortable. She is warm and friendly and as we started talking about our estate documents and our objectives for updating them, it was also clear that she is very knowledgeable. Sharon also has that important ability to take complex legal concepts and distil them down to layman's terms. At that initial meeting and subsequent conversations Sharon took us through a thorough recap of all the elements of our current documents and, section by section, walked us through changes we might consider and why. Her suggestions were based on sound logic and at all times we felt like our estate planning goals were front of mind.
The entire process took a few weeks with the final visit to Sharon's office to actually sign the new documents. As we were just about to take off on our vacation, Sharon was gracious enough to mail hard copies to our estate executor.
Taking the time to create an estate plan is a responsibility that all adults should take seriously. There is simply no reason that anyone should ever pass without having their estate in order. Don't have an estate plan? Need to have your estate plan updated? I would wholeheartedly recommend Sharon. I would also not hesitate to use her for any of the other legal areas that she specializes in, including trusts, probate and probate litigation, guardianships, and IRS tax controversies.
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12 Oct, 2023 by Vicki
If you have never had to contact a lawyer before or you have and it just is daunting and you really just need someone who cares about your outcome - Call Chris. We had a terrible case and he helped us to navigate this time and get us through it. He took time to explain things so we understood and in the end I think we had the best outcome we could get. We worked as a team to achieve our outcome.
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22 Oct, 2015 by Mike
Mr James Purcell, Has helped me on several occasions over the years. He is a great and trustworthy lawyer with impeccable work ethics and great knowledge in his field. He is truly an honest and efficient lawyer who gets the job done thouroughly and with the utmost confidence, He is truly above the rest. I would recommend him to anyone!
Thank you Jim Purcell for all you have done to help me with my legal issues.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Dude was pretty good - I liked him.
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27 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
Our company has been using LHSE for our small business matters for almost a year now. They have helped our company achieve a high level of professionalism and savvy in dealing with employee and contract issues. Sean Small and his associates are responsive, easy to work with, and knowledgeable in the areas that affect our small business.
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20 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Grennan's knowledge of civil law is astounding. He helped me resolve the matter in less than 90 days and more importantly was available at every instance. Not a phone call went to voice mail and emails returned same day, even if it meant late night or weekend. I have had several experiences with attorneys. intellectual property, civil litigation and real estate. Mr. Grennan is the only one that didn't treat out interactions like I was a wallet with lips. I strongly recommend Phillip!
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02 Dec, 2010 by Stephen
I have worked with Chris for over two years. As a member of an amazing legal team, Chris has been extremely effective in working day-to-day with us through a very difficult time for our family and business. Chris is committed to ensuring that the law serves his clients and the common good.
Legally, Chris is extremely competent, yet humble enough to admit when he is not sure of the answer to a question or the implications of a particular issue. That being said, he is comfortable engaging senior members of his firms legal team to bring clarity to whatever question or issue is at hand and does so in a timely manner. Chris' competence and integrity will take him far in his legal career.
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03 Dec, 2010 by Earl
Scott is by far the best attorney that I have ever engaged. In my job, I have worked with dozens of attorneys over a very wide range of legal actions and disputes. Each attorney has strengths and weaknesses but Scott's performance in my case was head and shoulders above any other attorney that I've encountered. As defense counsel, Scott brought a great deal of energy and intellect to my case. He kept the main points in clear focus while he prepared an extremely thorough brief and courtroom presentation with a surprising level of attention to detail. We had less than two weeks to prepare for trial from engagement to the actual arbitration but Scott was able to anticipate the opposing counsel's every move after devoting excessively long hours to research and preparation. The stakes were very high (millions of dollars) and Scott was able to obtain a good result. Not everything we wanted because that seldom happens in arbitration--but the plaintiffs knew they were in trouble from the opening statement. They were actually forced on the defensive and had to change their entire approach to the case after the first day of the trial. Scott's clients initially engage him because of his excellent reputation, successful track record and the tremendous amount of talent, dedication and creativity that he brings to each case. They become lifelong clients because of his concern, his passion, his dry humor and the reassurance that they experience even during the grim circumstances that surround legal disputes. I strongly recommend him.
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13 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Max kalton is a great lawyer. He helped me with my case and kept it as stress free as possible. I highly recommend.
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29 Oct, 2009 by Nasrin
I got arrested 5:00 am at my house for removal process,after my pervious attorney missinformed me.in one year Paul shifted this case until I got granted assylum.when it comes to immigration I will only and only trust Paul Soreff , I can Not even call him the best, becuase he is better than the best.I and My husband owe him a lot and I am glad I took my husband's advise of hiring Mr.Soreff for my case.If you have immigration case, don't waste your time and be fooled, Just go To Paul Soreff.
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19 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
I don't know where to begin when I explain how amazing of an attorney Anne is. There was so much more going on behind the scenes than I ever realized. With and at times without my knowing, she went above and beyond in s many ways. She actually takes time whether it's Labor Day weekend, any weekend or evening to get back to you and thoroughly answer your questions (which I have a lot of by the way) - She truly cares and is interested in you as a client not just for monies, she's organized, prompt, very motivated and even with her many years of experience, still carries the passion for justice. I can't say enough about how fantastic she is. What I personally liked best about her is that she's down to earth and plain cool! Not at all some stuck up attorney who thinks they're on a higher level of life than you. What else can I say? She's awesome in every single way. I highly recommend Anne to any and everyone that needs a standup, caring attorney that's plain AWESOME in the courtroom. Thank you Anne!
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07 May, 2012 by Wold
Mr. Harrison is an incredible attorney. This guy knows his stuff and represented us in a very difficult situation. The outcome couldn't have been more satisfactory. We highly recommend this firm.
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06 Dec, 2013 by Robert
He listened to what i wanted to do and did not try to get me to take a plea bargain beyond what i was willing to agree to. When the state refused to be reasonable he was ready< willing and able to take it to trial. I was charged with two second degree assaults with a deadly weapon (dollar store broomstick I was using as a walking stick), I was guilty car prowling and when the owner caught me I ran away and the guy and his son chased me but I did not even attempt to hit either one of them. He was able to suppress my irrelevant criminal history so I could testify on my own behalf. The end result was the jury found me guilty of misdemeanors. He was very honest in is professional opinion and when the state offered a 5 year deal halfway thru trial he recommended I consider it only because if I had been found guilty of the felonies I would of gotten about 20 years with all the felonies and weapon enhancements. He is a great attorney and you have to trust that he will do what he gets paid to dol
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21 Jun, 2010 by Anonymous
Jim did a great job for me- got my Bankruptcy through and completed without a hitch, kept me informed the whole time. I had an issue with the state, since I'd made too much money to technically qualify for a Chapter 7, but with the downturn in the economy, I'd lost my job and my outlook on getting a position making comparable money was bleak. (I still don't have a job making what I used to, and would never have been able to pay back my debts under Chapter 13.) Jim was kind, helpful and thorough. I highly recommend him.
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14 Sep, 2010 by Cindy
Paul and his associates were both professional and very compassionate. They care about taking care of their clients. If it wasn't for his help I don't know what we would have done. He helped us through everything and more. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Cindy Schneider
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12 Dec, 2018 by Steve
Ann is a highly intelligent, well-informed straight talker who is incredibly balanced, thorough, and detailed. One of her strengths is her rapid response to emails and steady support. She is resourceful, sensitive, and realistic. For example, she found a Lithuanian interpreter for my wife, a scarce resource in Seattle. She made sure we were fully documented and well prepared for the interview we finally had after 17 months at Homeland Security.
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19 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Christine did an excellent job. She is experienced, confident, realistic, and honest in her approach. I felt at ease with her during my consultation. She went the extra mile, it was very noticible.
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31 May, 2017 by Kate
I was completely overwhelmed by the details and numerous steps it was going to take to get divorced and Jacqueline was an amazing guide. While the details of my divorce seemed very simple, my ex-husband and I were dealing with several states, and a boatload of paperwork that was difficult to sift through. She brought insight and direction to the process and really asked the tough questions that helped me advocate for myself. Divorce is a terrifically tough and emotional time and having Jacqueline as a second set of eyes was indispensable.
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02 May, 2020 by Steven
I contacted Mr. Rowe about copyright information, and how to obtain copyright for a digital short story and art for the e-book cover. Everything was clearly explained to me. He made sure I had a clear understanding of the answers provided to me. I would definitely return to Mr. Rowe for further help if ever needed.
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06 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
Durham was involved in a wage dispute for us that was successfully settled out of court. Because the tax consequences of the settlement varied greatly depending on the language used, we relied on Durham to make sure everything was captured in a way that had the least impact (tax-wise) while being completely within the rules. Because of his diligence, we saved thousands.
Also, Durham is incredibly generous with his time. I've worked with attorneys who will bill for even a 5 minute phone call. Durham understands the long game and knows, because of the respectful way he treats his clients, they will continue to come back to him in the future (we have).
Throw on top of this the fact that he is extremely nice and pleasant to work with, and you've got a great attorney on your hands.
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22 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
Matt helped my wife and I after a serious motorcycle accident. He was very helpful and handled everything in a professional and timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal advice. He also recommended an attorney to handle another case outside his expertise. What more can I say.
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11 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Magee represented my adult son in a dui case. He was honest and forthright throughout the process, was very good about laying out the risks and potential outcomes for different courses the case could take, didn't sugar coat anything, and his knowledge and experience helped us make the right decisions.
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20 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
While attempting to get a TN twice and got refused - I called Andrew for help.
He saw the two issues I am having with my applications and dag through the law to prepare a case to support me with these two potential issues.
While being in the border - the issues were raised and the office told me: "You are not going to get a TN visa today". Andrew stepped him and the office was very aggressive to him and asked him to sit immediately.
Andrew didn't give up and asked for a supervisor. We presented the case to the supervisor based on Andrew's prepared documents - and finally got the VISA.
Andrew knowledged of the law, fearless attitude while knowing how to behave and not doing anything stupid that might cause a risk to me - made me get the VISA during that day.
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27 Jan, 2018 by James
Tom helped me resolve a difficult dispute with my insurance company. He is extremely knowledgeable and has many years of experience. He seems to be extremely well connected in the legal community, which makes him an effective advocate.
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07 Sep, 2008 by Anonymous
excellent on copyright expertise, very knowledgeable about issues in the music industry
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04 Nov, 2009 by Brian
Kevin has a wealth of wisdom and insight that cannot be underestimated. When negotiating a contract with a large US distributor we placed a very high value on Kevin's expertise and advice for good reason. He is attentive and insightful and works towards common ground while protecting his clients interests. I strongly recommend his work.
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