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31 Oct, 2024 by Ryan
True North Legal Group, specifically Josh Traeger, singlehandedly saved my military career, and preserved my retirement. I never could have guessed I would require Mr. Traeger's services, but from first contact, I felt comfortable ceding control. My confidence in Josh grew throughout the duration ofhis representation; his sheer intellect, tenacity, empathy, and knowledge of military law astounds me. I wholeheartedly recommend Josh to anyone requiring his services, and applaud his business sense, dogged tenacity, direct communication, strategic thinking, and mastery of both written and oral communication.
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07 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Traeger was very proactive and flexible from the beginning. He made sure he understood my case , and fought for the best possible outcome until the end, all while being flexible with financial means.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Jeremy horrighs
Highly recommended, my Attorney Joshua treeger represented and took my case very seriously, and achieved what other attorneys couldn't, was very pleased with the outcome, I will definitely recommend true north legal group in the the future if needed
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29 Mar, 2024 by Travis
Agnes Jury was very helpful, professional and helped us get my wifes greencard paperwork completed and bring her to the US.
I would highly recommend her services.
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28 Mar, 2024 by Julie
I can only say in the first lines of the text, Lawyer Agnes was an Angel, Lawyer Agnes was everything that my husband and I were looking for, to feel safe, confident and very calm when carrying out the immigration process, which At that moment he made me come to the USA, thank you infinitely for the dedication, punctuality and above all the effort that all this took, although I thought it would never happen, it took time but it became a reality, many thanks to the lawyer Agnes for her commitment and for her professionalism, I really came to her because of a great person and I do not hesitate for a single moment in recommending her and that is why I am very grateful to this person, do not hesitate to contact her for these issues, she knows a lot and I have no doubt that if something If she misses it, she will know how to look for the answers, without further ado, thank you very much and may God bless her.
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03 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Agnes helped me through my immigration process every step of the way. She has always been very prompt to reply and helped me submit paperwork even if it was last minute. I would recommend her as an attorney to anyone!
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22 Aug, 2023 by Mark emmert
Mr. Benedict was very professional. He worked very timely. I can not say how much I appreciate his services. He was able to advise me of actions needed to be done and resulted in the dismissal of the charges. I highly recommend his services.
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05 Mar, 2023 by Lyle vanderwal
Mr. Benedict helped me get a drivers license after it had been revoked. He was great! He was professional and clearly had a deep understanding of the process and requirements necessary to obtain my license. His guidance and support were invaluable and I would highly recommend him.
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05 Mar, 2023 by Jessi mcgraw
Matthew was incredibly helpful and encouraging throughout this entire process. He knew facts and details of what to expect for a DUI charge and gave good legal advice as well as appropriate recommendations to the judge. Matthew was reliable and consistent. Highly recommend!
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30 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
John was excellent in all categories and we got immediate satisfaction after all the initial work was done. However, his advise, based on his experience, was even more valuable. It is refreshing to know those victimized by libel/slander/defamation by unscrupulous competitors on the Internet have some recourse.
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02 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
I had an issue with GoDaddy not releasing a domain name I owned in an old account. I tried for 2 years to resolve the issue with them to no avail. Some lawyers would not take my case since it was too small an issue. John and his team were happy to help, and with a single letter and the right contact he was able to have them respond immediately. Within days I had my domain name and the issue was resolved. Highly efficient, cost effective, and nice to work with. I highly recommend him!
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26 Jun, 2013 by William
John is the best attorney I have used in quite some time.. His willingness and unique view made us victorious in a twitter lawsuit brought by a corporation.
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09 Dec, 2021 by Mark
Page was always available to answer our questions and concerns. He was able to explain legal proceedings and terminology so that we could understand. His knowledge of the law was evident and his persistence and dedication to our case resulted in an agreeable settlement!
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04 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
Page was very thorough, caring, and realistic when it came to my case. Calls were returned in a timely manner and or taken when could. He explained everything to me and kept me in the loop at all times. Looked out for my best interest at all times.
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25 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
We have hired Page to pursue an injury claim associated with a vehicle accident on May 22, 2017. We explained Michigan's laws very thoroughly and we feel hopeful that we will get some compensation for the expense., pain, inconvenience and loss of time cause by the injuries.
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09 Sep, 2019 by Myles
Mr. Sheldon was very helpful with explaining everything that was needed to have a successful outcome. Mr. Sheldon was very respectful of our financial position and was patient with the time we needed. Thank you very much
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03 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous
I went to an experienced bankuptcy lawyer in Traverse City who had his staff doing a great deal of the work and was told I could file chapter 13 and given a recommended payment plan for repaying my debts. It was impossible for me to make the payments. It was difficult to decide on consulting another lawyer and paying legal fees a second time but it was the best decision I ever made. Dean Sheldon is very factual and straightforward. I did qualify for chapter 7 and am now past the bankruptcy. It would have been devastating psychologically and financially to have agreed to the chapter 13 plan as it would have failed for me.Consulting with Dean for a second opinion and evaluation was a wise decision.
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26 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
Dean handled our case with professionalism, but also with understanding and compassion. We were also impressed with his willingness to help us tie up loose ends and answer questions long after the case was filed.
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01 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
Patrick believes that everyone makes mistakes. I felt comfortable knowing that he didn't hold any judgments against me and that this didn't define my character. Patrick understands the importance of preserving your reputation and will use his knowledge to determine the best route to take. I have never been in trouble with the law before and was so fearful for what was about to happen. He uses his experience in law to explain what is to be expected and will guide you through ever step. He demeanor will ease your nerves. There were no hiccups and I received the lightest sentence thanks to Patrick. Just call him and you will agree. Thank you once again Patrick.
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04 Jun, 2018 by Jacob
After receiving what I believed to be an unfair unregistered pistol charge on a pistol I legally purchased years ago out of state, I retained Patrick. Patrick was worth every penny! Being nervous with never having a criminal charge, Patrick made my experience very smooth resulting in the case against me being dropped! Patrick you are the man, I can’t thank you enough, and Robyn thank you for always getting back to me with any worries I may have had.
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23 May, 2018 by Melissa
If you are looking for a great lawyer look no more.. Patrick is an amazing lawyer and did an excellent job with my case. I retained patrick to represent me in a probation violation case.. During this I found out I had a few more warrants that I did not know about. He helped me with those cases also with no extra cost to me. At arraignment the judge planned on reprimanding me to jail but Patrick got me a PR bond. At my plea hearing I should have been sentenced that day and had a recommendation of 60days in jail. Patrick got it to where I was reevaluated for probation and had a new recommendation done and spared me from that 60 day sentence. Finally on sentencing day with my new recommendation Patrick went to bat for me and again did amazing! Not only did I not go to jail I also did not get probation. I was a free woman! None of this would have been possible without Patrick. I would be in jail right now if I had not hired Patrick Fragel. I highly recommend him.. Not only did he get me the best possible outcome at court he also was very kind, open and honest, non judgemental, available whenever I needed him through out all of this and he settled my nerves with his calm demeanor. Thanks again Patrick! You're the best! #bestlawyerever #number1 #wortheverypenny
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16 May, 2018 by Steve
After having a defamation anit-SLAPP motion already dismissed in Texas, I hired Enrico through his law firm, Traverse Legal.
I consulted with Enrico on the phone, and was immediately impressed with his diverse legal team of experts, all reasonably priced. Enrico was key in driving his team, coordinating conversations, coordinating milestone appeal deadlines, and communicating everything to me in a very prompt and professional manner.
His law firm uses a web based bulletin board system, which makes the tracking of my case, and communication with the legal team, incredibally efficient and productive. There was never a time that I didn't know what was going on. Extremely well organized communication system.
Enrico, though his own legal expertise and that of his team, quickly determined that filing an anti-SLAPP Appeal was not the best approach for my case. The best approach was to gain leverage in order to negotiate a settlement with the Plantiff.
Enrico strongly encouraged a mediation, which I declined due to the normal cost of mediation and the perceived stubborness of the Plantiff to drag it out.
I opted for settlement discussions outside of mediation. These discussions were timely and always represented my interests. Progress was made with the settlement discussions, until a wall was hit where the Plantiff became increasingly unreasonable, where it was apparent to me that the Plantiff really wanted a trial.
Since Enrico was not local to Texas, I opted to switch law firms to a local litigator to proceed to the trial phase.
I would strongly reccomend Enrico and Traverse Legal to anyone. They were awesome.
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24 Apr, 2013 by Reed
We've been working with Enrico Schaefer for the last year and we are very happy with the work he's done for us. Traverse Legal is quite a bit different than other firms we've retained. They aren't in the same city and we don't meet face-to-face (which really doesn't matter to us). We are involved in internet sales - and Enrico is especially aware of the issues faced by our type of business. Simply put - there's a very nice fit between our unique business challenges and Enrico's skill set.
The extranet application Traverse Legal offers allows us to keep track of various project easily and fosters a very collaborative environment. We are able to see all pertinent info on our projects with a click of a mouse - 24/7. His project-based billing model is nice as it allows us to fix a budget around something we need to accomplish instead of having to guess.
Enrico and staff are also very accessible and answer our questions almost instantly.
So far - our experiences have been very positive. We would recommend Traverse Legal.
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24 Apr, 2013 by Kelly
Enrico and Traverse Legal assisted me in setting up my internet business, including trademark application and filing. Very smooth process. Painless fee structure. Satisfied client.
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15 Sep, 2022 by Jeff
Mike was extremely knowledgeable and persistent representing us in a civil matter. Highly recommend him.
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20 Apr, 2022 by Janice
Michael was efficient and great to work with. He really had our best interests in mind when we had a dispute with our former landlord who was taking complete advantage of us in a tenant/landlord dispute. Highly recommend his services.
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07 Oct, 2021 by Jonna
I highly recommend Michael. My brother needed help regarding an eviction issue, as many people do during this pandemic crisis. However, my brother had a dire need and was unable to fix the issue due to his incarceration. Michael was straight up, professional, and went the extra mile to look for resolve. He also went to work immediately. No wasting any time here. Not only did my brother get the funding he needed to keep him in his apartment, but he was represented by an honest, empathetic, professional, who is human at heart. Michael, you are blessing to our family. If it weren't for your immediate assistance and kind attitude, my brother would be on the streets today. Thank you!
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26 Dec, 2018 by Juliette
Doug Fierberg and the attorneys at the Fierberg National Law Group are amazing social justice activists; focusing on justice for survivors of violence. As a member of our Board of Directors, Doug has provided exceptional pro-bono guidance and input on a variety of matters. His prompt attention to our needs is always appreciated. This combined with decades of real-time experience have made him a valuable resource to our agency.
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21 Dec, 2018 by Richard
Any client would and should be honored to have Doug Fierberg representing them. There is no more ethical person -- let alone lawyer -- that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Tireless, fearless, compassionate, well-researched...and funny! Doug checks all the boxes, but he actually and truly cares about the welfare of his clients, long after the filings are done. Doug, Jon, Karen and the rest of the team at the Fierberg National Law Group, do their best to ensure that those who've inflicted loss and harm to their clients are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. In our case, we can never recover from the loss of our child, but those who played active roles in harming him and covering it up, will have to pay a financial price. Everyone should be as lucky as the Braham Family was to be represented by a lawyer like Doug.
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21 Dec, 2018 by Michael
Doug Fierberg has represented me in a wide range of capacities - from handling zoning matters on behalf of citizens associations with which I have been associated to representing my business in contract negotiations and other legal matters. In my professional career I have yet to find an attorney with a better combination of analytic and negotiating skills and, most importantly, ethics and compassion.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Amy
Anders is a very knowledgeable and kind attorney. He helped me through an emotionally difficult situation with outstanding results! He is driven and has his clients best interest at heart. He makes the process so easy!
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09 Apr, 2020 by Cindy
We found Anders when searching online for top business attorneys in Michigan. From the very beginning, Anders was attentive, responsive, and empathetic to the sensitive nature of our case and situation. We felt that Anders went above and beyond. It was very clear that Anders has a lot of experience with similar cases and he was able to guide us along the way. Through one of the most stressful situations we have ever faced, Anders professionalism and confidence kept us calm and collected. We were very pleased with the outcome of the case!
I would HIGHLY recommend Anders to anybody looking for the best. His professionalism, attentiveness, confidence and experience puts him at the top.
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10 Feb, 2020 by Charles & teresa helsel
Anders was exceptional. What started as a standard eviction then morphed into an attempt to reopen probate; Anders handled everything with just the proper amount of assertiveness and professionalism to get to the bottom of things and get our case resolved in our favor. He was courteous, professional and prompt. I would recommend Anders and the firm he works for to anyone.
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23 Jul, 2020 by William
There's a difference between lawyers who know how to look up the law, and those who know it off the top of their head. Whims is the latter. He instantly caught something that the other side I think was completely unaware of. It ended up giving us a ton of leverage in a very satisfactory settlement. I would recommend him to anyone, except someone who might use him against me! LOL.
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07 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
I needed a lawyer to help me with an embezzlement charge and Mr. Whims was the best attorney to help me handle the case. He walked me thru the process and helped me get probation and eventual dismissal of charges there after. He was professional and worked on my behalf through the entire process.
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16 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
I made the unfortunate decision to drive after drinking. I was charged with OWI with high BAC. (.19, and .17) After talking with several attorneys in the area, I made the decision to hire Robert. Robert took the time to get to know my personal accomplishments and not just the crime I committed. Because of his commitment and professionalism, my charge was immediately reduced. In addition, at my sentencing I was given non-reporting probation, and a 4 hour highway safety course. When I first contacted Robert I was facing a car installed breathylizer, possible jail, reporting probation, and community service.
Robert also has the respect of the courts. Regardless of how many people filled the court room, Robert was always the first case the judge called. The judge made personal recognition of Robert, which put me at great ease.
He is a family man, but also respected professional. He is involved in his community, and it is obvious everyone that works with him (judge, court employees, probation officers) has great respect for him and find him trustworthy.
I would recommend Robert to anyone looking for an attorney with a wealth of knowledge and who can guide you through a difficult situation!
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12 Apr, 2016 by Kristin
Andrew has been spot on throughout a long and emotional situation after her husband, David Briggs, died. His children convinced her that her and her husband needed a medicaid divorce to protect the money and had him sign a POA and a will while in the hospital just weeks before his death. We did not see the manipulation until after he died and they tried to keep it from her. These were people she hugged and had in her home for 14 years for holidays. Andrew is a star
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10 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Shotwell was extremely helpful in navigating us through the process of setting up a will and trust. He spent time throughout the whole process to work through many aspects and details. At our final review of the documents I felt secure that my family was thoroughly protected because of the details.
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08 May, 2015 by Holly
I have had the privilege to work with Andrew in helping our mutual clients achieve their estate planning goals. Andrew genuinely cares about people and he is most knowledgeable in the law and the tools available to assist clients.
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08 Jun, 2015 by Anne-marie
Lea Ann helped my husband and I do our estate planning after we had put it off for over five years because it just seemed too overwhelming. She was patient, caring, asked thoughtful questions we had not considered, helped us articulate our wishes in proper legal format, and anticipated a complicated family situation. Further, she was clear on how to proceed after the actual documents were drawn.
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08 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
I went to lea ann for help getting my boys into a better situation than they were in. lea ann and her team did a great job in helping me with my situation.
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05 Jun, 2015 by Dean
Lea Ann took my custody case and for three years she showed so much tenacity and care for my case. After plenty of bumps along the way, she finally won the case and I was able to bring my son home with me where he has flourished both as a person and a student. I don't know what I would have done if she would have given up, like I was ready to do plenty of times. Thank you Lea Ann for everything you have done for me and my family
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20 Jun, 2019 by Qr digital
22 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
I was referred by a business client of mine who recommended Greg to me. Greg was very attentive, kept me informed of every aspect of my case, and was extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter. In short, his reputation preceded him. He is great in court and made opposing counsel look lost and unprepared. I would highly recommend Greg and his law firm.
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28 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr. Grant represented myself and my employer in a case where we feared having to pay a lot of money. To our surprise, Mr. Grant was able to get the case dismissed and did so in a swift manner. He worked very hard for us and deserves all of his recent success.
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10 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Steve Paciorka was our Lawyer when we filed Bankruptcy. Steve did a wonderful job for us. We were first denied our Bankruptcy and Steve went the extra mile and fought on our behalf. We finally were able to win our case and we praise Steve for being with us every step of the way. We would recommend Steve to anyone.
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10 Mar, 2018 by Kyle
Steve Paciorka was a very reliable attorney. Always did his best to answer all of my questions as soon as he could. Fought for the outcome that I desired.
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09 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
My satisfaction with Steve Paciorka began with the consultation. I had called around to several lawyers looking for an attorney who had some knowledge of my unique situation (neither divorce nor family law). Some attorneys never even returned the call; Steve did, and the advice he gave me in the initial, free consultation was immediately useful. When the situation warranted further legal representation there was no one else I would consider. Steve listened to my situation, researched the pertinent laws that applied and worked with me to understand what actions were necessary on my part. He represented me fairly and faithfully. In outlining my options and probable outcomes he was straightforward and direct. With his guidance, I was finally able to close that seven-year-long chapter of my life.
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06 Mar, 2019 by Jim
Dave has represented my interests in several civil and business issues over the past 14 years. I have also referred numerous other people to him for similar circunstances as well as divorce and criminal cases. The quality of his work is consistently at a high standard while maintaining continual open and honest dialogue. In each instance the results exceeded expectation. I highly recommend him and his firm.
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05 Jan, 2017 by Daniel beard
Dave helped me and my family through our personal injury claim. Dave was very friendly and professional, and helped us understand the legal process. He helped us get compensation for our pain and suffering. All in all, I am glad we retained Dave and would not have gotten anyone else!
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27 Apr, 2016 by Steven
David handled my Probate case with a bit of a twist.Early on David represented opposing counsel and through that experience observed how relaxed,professionally and persuasive in the court David was.Has the Courts respect.So if you need a Lawyer and have no Idea who to pick your search stops here!
Will most defiantly use his services again if needed!
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26 May, 2017 by Pj
Dealing with Landlords can be a scary thing. Your entire household is on the line. Gary was calming and patient and explained what could and could not be done; what my options were; the best course of action and WHY. Legalese can be very tricky and landlords have the upper hand and lawyers of their own AND they have dealt with this kind of situation multiple times. So has Gary. He made the best of a very difficult situation and crafted a positive outcome. Money very, very well spent. Highly recommended and a great guy as well!
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25 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I was new to town and needed a lawyer to help me navigate some messy issues. Mr Gardner and his staff were reliable, kind, understanding and supportive. I felt they truly were looking out for me and helped me understand every step. I felt their expertise and support thru the whole process, both in office and in court. In fact I sought their legal counsel again recently becausei truly trust and appreciate their service. I would highly recommend Mr Gardner and his staff.
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22 May, 2017 by Anonymous
My company retained Mr. Gardner to pursue a breach of contract action and recover damages. Mr. Gardner was timely, professional and accomplished our objective in a cost-effective manner. I would highly recommend Gary Gardner and the Rosi & Gardner law firm.
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22 Jan, 2020 by S. slater
Wendy really helped us wade through all the legal jargon and confusing letters sent by the disability insurance company. Without Wendy and Todd's willingness to help and expertise we would be in a place of financial hardship. We could not have tackled the paperwork and communication needed to pursue this on our own. Their help made a difference and we appreciate them.
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13 Jul, 2015 by Patrick
i have needed the services of Wendy Bailey a couple of times during the progression of a divorce with custody and parenting time challenges. I have found her to be tireless and extremely effective as an advocate legally and honest/direct as a counselor. She has worked for my kids and myself on upholding the court orders with integrity. As the father with primary custody, Wendy views the whole situation from what is best for the children not just what I may want in anger or hurt. I respect this and feel this is a major part of her responsibility as a counselor. I feel that she works to find a solution and is excellent at negotiations. Ms Bailey was timely in follow-up and was willing to work with my schedule. In addition to being willing to use Ms Bailey's services again, I have highly recommended Ms Bailey to others both male and female.
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02 Jun, 2015 by James
Wendy is a fantastic attorney. She came highly recommended by Olmstead Law in Ludington, MI. I hired her for a highly convoluted custody case. She consistently delivered in a highly professional manner with attention to every detail throughout the court proceedings. Wendy was also very responsive throughout the case answering emails and phone calls in a timely manner. She was quick to establish a good rapport with myself and her peers. I would definitely recommend her to anyone involved in a family court dispute. My children had been moved out of state without my permission and I thought the situation was hopeless. The outcome of the case was exactly what I had hoped for. Wendy is a definite asset to her profession.
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17 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
I have worked with Dingeman's firm for 20+ years. We have worked with them on business transactions, real estate deals, litigation and a wide variety of other various legal work. Dan and his firm have always been a beneficial business partner whether it was for 9&10 News or Fox 32. We appreciate their commitment and services.
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17 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Dan Dingeman is the rare attorney in my 30 year career in real estate that goes beyond the nuts and bolts of each assignment. He understands the nuances of all aspects of each transaction, is concise, insightful, knowledgable and consistently works to keep all parties on track to reach the desired outcome. His counsel is a valuable part of my overall success.
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03 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
Mr. Dingeman helped my husband and I select the structure for our business (an S corporation), obtain financing and purchase the necessary building. He did a superior job in shielding us from personal liability and provided us the best tax benefits for our business. We are so pleased, that in these troubled financial times, that we are successful and turning a substantial profit. We believe we were fortunate to have had the council and guidance of Mr. Dingeman.
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23 Oct, 2020 by Carl zacarias
Ed is a common sense business lawyer with impeccably good judgment. Based on my experience with him, any person buying or selling a home should consult with Ed prior to listing or signing on with an agent. I sold my home with a fantastic listing agent, but the experience was still extremely stressful and I felt a listing agent was necessary because I was unfamiliar with the transaction. As nice as my agent was there was always the uneasiness of knowing his interests were not always in line with mine -- it's just the nature of the beast. When it came time for me to buy a new home I spoke with Ed first. I learned from Ed that working through an agent was not always necessary and that engaging a homeowner about selling prior to listing with the help of a lawyer like Ed is the most prudent homebuying strategy. Ed and the title company he works with were able to handle all the technical/legal aspects of the deal and answered all the questions that I would have ordinarily directed to my agent. The eventual deal I made was better for both the buyers and sellers; it was a win-win deal because neither party had to endure the work and stress of the open market, and the ultimate sale price netted the seller more money and had us paying less. By paying a flat fee Ed's duties as a lawyer were owed entirely to me and were not influenced by other factors. Also, Ed's expertise goes way beyond for-sale-by-owner transactions. Anyone doing real property or commercial transactions should consider retaining Ed and give him a call.
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16 Oct, 2020 by Penny daniels
In 2019 I sold an investment property to my long time tenant. While I had a built in buyer, it was still a very complicated situation for a variety of reasons. Ed negotiated the sale and handled everything for me, and he made a difficult situation much, much better. He handled everything remotely, including signatures -- we never had to meet in the office -- he was extremely responsive and reassuring the whole way -- and most importantly, I saved thousands of dollars by not using a realtor. I continue to work with Ed whenever I need an attorney -- I would highly recommend him.
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15 Oct, 2020 by Brittany price
My husband and I sold our house "by owner" and it could not have been an easier process! Everything was done virtually and we saved thousands of dollars by not having a realtor. All paperwork was signed electronically so we did not have to take time off work. Everyone was very responsive to our questions and helped us understand the process. I can't say enough good things! -Brittany Schrock
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23 Oct, 2020 by Carl zacarias
Ed is a common sense business lawyer with impeccably good judgment. Based on my experience with him, any person buying or selling a home should consult with Ed prior to listing or signing on with an agent. I sold my home with a fantastic listing agent, but the experience was still extremely stressful and I felt a listing agent was necessary because I was unfamiliar with the transaction. As nice as my agent was there was always the uneasiness of knowing his interests were not always in line with mine -- it's just the nature of the beast. When it came time for me to buy a new home I spoke with Ed first. I learned from Ed that working through an agent was not always necessary and that engaging a homeowner about selling prior to listing with the help of a lawyer like Ed is the most prudent homebuying strategy. Ed and the title company he works with were able to handle all the technical/legal aspects of the deal and answered all the questions that I would have ordinarily directed to my agent. The eventual deal I made was better for both the buyers and sellers; it was a win-win deal because neither party had to endure the work and stress of the open market, and the ultimate sale price netted the seller more money and had us paying less. By paying a flat fee Ed's duties as a lawyer were owed entirely to me and were not influenced by other factors. Also, Ed's expertise goes way beyond for-sale-by-owner transactions. Anyone doing real property or commercial transactions should consider retaining Ed and give him a call.
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16 Oct, 2020 by Penny daniels
In 2019 I sold an investment property to my long time tenant. While I had a built in buyer, it was still a very complicated situation for a variety of reasons. Ed negotiated the sale and handled everything for me, and he made a difficult situation much, much better. He handled everything remotely, including signatures -- we never had to meet in the office -- he was extremely responsive and reassuring the whole way -- and most importantly, I saved thousands of dollars by not using a realtor. I continue to work with Ed whenever I need an attorney -- I would highly recommend him.
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15 Oct, 2020 by Brittany price
My husband and I sold our house "by owner" and it could not have been an easier process! Everything was done virtually and we saved thousands of dollars by not having a realtor. All paperwork was signed electronically so we did not have to take time off work. Everyone was very responsive to our questions and helped us understand the process. I can't say enough good things! -Brittany Schrock
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24 Mar, 2023 by David stricker
Great, friendly service. Very communicative, especially since we were working with her from out of state.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Bill schramm
I never imagined I'd be in a position to have to file bankruptcy. I've always taken care of my own and paid all of my debts. I was afraid, nervous and insecure. Paul and Sheryl eased all of that and helped me through the process. They were extremely fair, kind and helpful through all of it. They helped me get my life to the point where I can get back on my feet and have a fresh start! I can't say enough about how great they were to work with.
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07 May, 2019 by Nadea rodgers
16 Dec, 2014 by Charles
Jared provided services relating to the purchase of my new home. He was very reliable and knowledgable. I always felt as though he had my best interests in mind. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!
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22 Aug, 2014 by Sasha
Jared helped me with the purchase of my first condo. Since I was a first-time buyer, I relied on my lawyer to guide me through the process and Jared was tremendous. He was very responsive and diligent and offered his professional opinion and advice on the deals we were considering. He was very detail oriented throughout the process and particularly during the closing stages. I'm certain to use his services in the future and would feel very comfortable recommending him to anyone.
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10 Jul, 2016 by Tony
My wife and I have used Deb Rysso on multiple occasions in the past ten years. She first worked with us when my father entered in a nursing home and we needed to protect my mother's assets. Next we used her with my mother-law's estate and then used her to develop a ladybird deed for my mother's home. All of the estates were small and in all cases she helped us simplify the process and avoid probate for a very reasonable fee.
My wife and I were so impressed with her attention to detail and sound advice that we used Deb to set up our own trust.
What impressed me most was in two cases she told us "I think you're worried about the wrong thing" and then explained a scenario we didn't foresee. In both instances the scenario she described was what actually happened, but due to the pre-planning we were prepared and protected.
I would highly recommend Deb to anyone for elder planning and estate issues.
Tony McLain
Sault Sainte Marie
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20 Oct, 2013 by Catherine
Deborah has been my family's lawyer for a few years, helping us with tasks including estate planning, updating my parents' trust and developing a contract for home health care workers. She is always courteous and prompt, she charges very fair rates and does high quality work. Deborah has a strong knowledge of elder law and is skilled at communicating information simply and clearly. I also appreciate her willingness to find experts in other legal fields if we have a question that is outside of her area of expertise.
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27 Sep, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Rowe is incredibly professional and helped me to develop a new consulting business entity. He was able to guide me through my initial contracts in a consulting field that is unique. His counsel was genuine, personalized and successful.
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29 Sep, 2016 by Debbie
Being in the real estate business, my husband and I have both hired David Rowe to help with LLC, business and Real estate matters. We are repeat clients and have returned time and again because of his high level of competency and professionalism. He is very sharp legally and strives to achieve his clients goals as efficiently as possible which is not something I could say about all attorneys. His accessibility is amazing! David has called us many times after business hours, on weekends, or from his vacation when we needed something right away. He is a wonderful person and a great lawyer! The following letter we received from a client is further evidence of David's desire and ability to solve issues we sometimes need help with........
" We don’t hear thank you often enough. Sometimes we do things for others, it greatly benefits them, but in the rush of victory, smothered in tears of joy, we forget to say thank you to those people who did a small thing that paid off big. Ted, you did a small, simple thing, that just turned a hugely ugly situation into one of those moments in life you never forget. Your referral of Dave Rowe was that simple thing.
What an outstanding attorney, a wonderful human, a good soul. He and I worked in concert yesterday on a matter surrounding the sale of our property, that almost killed a complicated deal, and could have led to a long, ugly court battle – one we had neither the mental fortitude, health or finances to make happen. At times, the last few years have been hellish, there have been many hardships and pitfalls. As we’ve often said to one another….”just one smooth day, just one thing that goes our way”. Today is that day, and Dave Rowe played a significant role in making it happen, We can’t thank you enough for that referral, for being a part of this one smooth day, and the beginning of a new chapter in our lives, one that starts on a high note."
Mike
Thank you Dave, for being the compassionate lawyer that you are!
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21 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Huber is very professional. My husband is a disabled veteran and Mr. Huber was very patient and accommodating to our individual needs. We would recommend him highly.
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01 Dec, 2014 by Jane
Mr Huber was very professional, and put my fears at ease within minutes of our first conversation.
There was no long wait for a return call as with other lawyers.
I would highly recommend this Mr. Huber.
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16 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
John Tilley helped me obtain custody of my children. He is knowledgeable and well respected by the judges. He always returned my phone calls promptly and showed genuine concern for my case throughout my divorce from my wife. He effectively defended me in Court against numerous false accusations made by my wife. I was able to keep the house and and enjoy an uninterrupted relationship with my kids.
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06 Oct, 2014 by Justin
John, is very fair priced, knowledgeable and willing to help. Three things that were crucial in my divorce proceedings. With John's help I was able to have a fair divorce that didn't leave me broke or broken.
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08 Dec, 2023 by Laura
Greg is not only a skilled and capable attorney, he took time to meet with our family to explain and clarify the meaning of legal documents and to offer helpful ideas and suggestions.
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18 Jan, 2012 by Nancy
excellent attorney very helpful and took time to answer my questions and help me understand my options.
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