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Dale E Vitek, experienced Business attorney in South St Paul, MN with 2 reviews
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29 Nov, 2014 by Vicki
Dale helped us to deal with problems after my father-in-law passed away. there are mistakes commonly made by well-meaning family members and Dale helped us to get in touch with the correct agencies so that we could act appropriately all the way around. Dale knowledge of the law, intent, and how the government works allowed us to avoid problems at a very difficult time.
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26 Sep, 2014 by Susan
One of our neighbours were trespassing on our property and threatening to harm our dogs, putting salt in our mail box and a number of other disturbing things. Dale was able to send a letter to them with a firm explain tigon of the law and the consequences for any further harassment to his clients. We have not had any problems whatsoever since then. We have recently hired him to help us with a probate problem with my husbands' dad's estate.
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Ryan James Grove, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in South St Paul, MN with 88 reviews
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22 Oct, 2024 by Leaann nouis
Thank You, Ryan Grove, So Very Much for your guidance, and for helping me through this foreign experience! I Truly Do Appreciate You walking me through this crud! I would recommend you to anyone who asks for legal advice and/or help! Thanx Again, LeaAnn
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17 Sep, 2024 by Rose znuzi
Dear Ryan, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all that Ryan has done to help me not only to win a case but also helped me understand the justice system. His unwavering dedication and commitment to my defense have made a profound difference/impact in my life. Throughout the entire process, Ryan was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, no matter how small. His patience and clarity in explaining the intricacies of the justice system in a way that made the most sense to me helped ease my anxiety and kept me informed every step of the way. In addition to keeping me in the loop he was also very very honest about everything in and of the process. What truly stood out to me was how far he went to find the evidence we needed. He is very determined and his diligence proved to be the key to our success. He was also very professional, and compassionate about his work and finding a solution best suited for our case. I will forever be thankful for the way that he stood by me during such a challenging time. My family and I are beyond grateful for the help and kind gesture he showed us. Thank you again Ryan, for your remarkable efforts. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had you by my side.
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Robert B Regal, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 1 reviews
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Therese Hajlo McCloughan, experienced Foreclosure, Real Estate attorney in South St Paul, MN with 88 reviews
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22 Oct, 2024 by Leaann nouis
Thank You, Ryan Grove, So Very Much for your guidance, and for helping me through this foreign experience! I Truly Do Appreciate You walking me through this crud! I would recommend you to anyone who asks for legal advice and/or help! Thanx Again, LeaAnn
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17 Sep, 2024 by Rose znuzi
Dear Ryan, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all that Ryan has done to help me not only to win a case but also helped me understand the justice system. His unwavering dedication and commitment to my defense have made a profound difference/impact in my life. Throughout the entire process, Ryan was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, no matter how small. His patience and clarity in explaining the intricacies of the justice system in a way that made the most sense to me helped ease my anxiety and kept me informed every step of the way. In addition to keeping me in the loop he was also very very honest about everything in and of the process. What truly stood out to me was how far he went to find the evidence we needed. He is very determined and his diligence proved to be the key to our success. He was also very professional, and compassionate about his work and finding a solution best suited for our case. I will forever be thankful for the way that he stood by me during such a challenging time. My family and I are beyond grateful for the help and kind gesture he showed us. Thank you again Ryan, for your remarkable efforts. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had you by my side.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Chris derry
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William J Kranz, experienced Business attorney in South St Paul, MN with 88 reviews
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22 Oct, 2024 by Leaann nouis
Thank You, Ryan Grove, So Very Much for your guidance, and for helping me through this foreign experience! I Truly Do Appreciate You walking me through this crud! I would recommend you to anyone who asks for legal advice and/or help! Thanx Again, LeaAnn
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17 Sep, 2024 by Rose znuzi
Dear Ryan, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all that Ryan has done to help me not only to win a case but also helped me understand the justice system. His unwavering dedication and commitment to my defense have made a profound difference/impact in my life. Throughout the entire process, Ryan was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, no matter how small. His patience and clarity in explaining the intricacies of the justice system in a way that made the most sense to me helped ease my anxiety and kept me informed every step of the way. In addition to keeping me in the loop he was also very very honest about everything in and of the process. What truly stood out to me was how far he went to find the evidence we needed. He is very determined and his diligence proved to be the key to our success. He was also very professional, and compassionate about his work and finding a solution best suited for our case. I will forever be thankful for the way that he stood by me during such a challenging time. My family and I are beyond grateful for the help and kind gesture he showed us. Thank you again Ryan, for your remarkable efforts. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had you by my side.
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Beverly Babcock Kranz, experienced Business attorney in South St Paul, MN with 88 reviews
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22 Oct, 2024 by Leaann nouis
Thank You, Ryan Grove, So Very Much for your guidance, and for helping me through this foreign experience! I Truly Do Appreciate You walking me through this crud! I would recommend you to anyone who asks for legal advice and/or help! Thanx Again, LeaAnn
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17 Sep, 2024 by Rose znuzi
Dear Ryan, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all that Ryan has done to help me not only to win a case but also helped me understand the justice system. His unwavering dedication and commitment to my defense have made a profound difference/impact in my life. Throughout the entire process, Ryan was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, no matter how small. His patience and clarity in explaining the intricacies of the justice system in a way that made the most sense to me helped ease my anxiety and kept me informed every step of the way. In addition to keeping me in the loop he was also very very honest about everything in and of the process. What truly stood out to me was how far he went to find the evidence we needed. He is very determined and his diligence proved to be the key to our success. He was also very professional, and compassionate about his work and finding a solution best suited for our case. I will forever be thankful for the way that he stood by me during such a challenging time. My family and I are beyond grateful for the help and kind gesture he showed us. Thank you again Ryan, for your remarkable efforts. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had you by my side.
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Thomas Alan Sieben, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in South St Paul, MN with 33 reviews
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06 Jan, 2025 by Laura van beck
Patrick Cotter with Sieben and Cotter fought tirelessly for my case for several years. I was involved in a horrific rollover collision in 2017 and from day one (now 7 years later) I have received throughout communication, honesty and a better understanding of how all of this legal stuff works from Patrick. Patrick Cotter is a tremendous and dedicated attorney and I would highly recommend his expertise to anyone seeking legal counsel. LVB
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24 Oct, 2024 by Richard j cotter
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Patrick Lennae Cotter, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in South St Paul, MN with 30 reviews
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06 Jan, 2025 by Laura van beck
Patrick Cotter with Sieben and Cotter fought tirelessly for my case for several years. I was involved in a horrific rollover collision in 2017 and from day one (now 7 years later) I have received throughout communication, honesty and a better understanding of how all of this legal stuff works from Patrick. Patrick Cotter is a tremendous and dedicated attorney and I would highly recommend his expertise to anyone seeking legal counsel. LVB
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Paul Rogosheske, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Patrick L. Cotter, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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James Taurinskas, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Peter J Taurinskas, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Donald L. Hoeft, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Bridget Mccauley Nason, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Timothy J Kuntz, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Kenneth J. Rohlf, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Angela Mareth Lutz Amann, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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David Scott Kendall, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Bridget Mccauley Nason, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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David Brennan Gates, experienced Government, Litigation attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Darcy Mohr Erickson, experienced Business, Government attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Stephen Helmut Fochler, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Maria K Pastoor, experienced Appeals, Family Law attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Marc William Dosser, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Keith Andrew Niemi, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Jeffrey Allen Wehlage, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Thomas Benjamin Tate, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Tina Ayotte Welu, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Ryan Joseph Briese, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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Ashley Ann Bonine, experienced  attorney in South St Paul, MN with 0 reviews
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  1. What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
    Ensure the lawyer has relevant experience in the specific area of law pertaining to your case.
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  2. Experience and Specialization:
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      Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location.
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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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