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Anthony E. Toepfer, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Waite Park, MN with 6 reviews
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28 Jul, 2019 by Elena
Anthony is a great attorney . He is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. Having him by my side in court has made me feel so secure. I would recommend him to my family and friends with no doubt.
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14 Feb, 2019 by Chris
Tony is thoughtful and efficient. He's careful to let you know your options and doesn't take over.
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18 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
Tony was concise, mindful of the fact that he charges hourly, and honest about what I could expect. Definitely recommend him.
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Michael Alen Bryant, experienced Appeals, Car Accident attorney in Waite Park, MN with 2 reviews
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03 Jun, 2016 by Julie
Mike Bryant was a total life saver for me. I was in a motor vehicle accident with a severe neck injury and he and his staff took care of everything so I could just take time and heal. They worked hard to settle my case and keep the insurance companies off my back. HE IS AMAZING!! If you want a professional, caring, on top of things attorney Mike Bryant is very HIGHLY recommended!!!! I never imagined my bills would have come to what they did and Mike got all of my bills paid for and made sure I was taken care of. I never thought I would need an attorney but after my team of doctors told me to seek his help I understand now why as the bills were HUGE!! I will forever be thankful for everything he did for me as I got the treatment and help I needed and all the bills were paid. Thank you Mike you are the BEST!!
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04 May, 2016 by Nathan
Mr. Bryant was able to get my case settled before it went to trial. He walked me through everything and made me feel comfortable.
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Elizabeth Barbara Fountain, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 9 reviews
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25 Nov, 2024 by Gary lenzmeier
Revermann Law has been a life saver for me and my business (not hyperbole for my business as it would no longer exist without Claudia). We also have use them for personal financial matters with great satisfaction.
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24 Jun, 2024 by Jennifer m.h.
Wonderful staff of ladies serving the needs of Central Minnesota
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08 Jul, 2023 by Julie zniewski
We have used Claudia and Revermann law for a variety of things both for our business and personal. The Revermann team is thorough,responsive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
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Carol Marie Klaphake, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Waite Park, MN with 7 reviews
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10 Oct, 2023 by Megan lentner
I had the exact same experience as Wade except I'm the mother who got ran over by a bus. Marso was bias and I lost everything because of her opinion and falsifying information. Wouldn't be surprised if other attorneys recommend her specifically in favor of their clients and Virginia or as the other party would call her "Ginny", gets a kickback (that's what appeared to be happening to my case). This woman needs to be debarred. I never seen such manipulation, Virginia had her mind made up prior to even meeting me. Aggressively raised her voice at me at McDonald's in St. Cloud with my children in the play center. I never stopped fighting either!
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07 Feb, 2022 by Anonymous
Carol was attentive, compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled in her representation of me. The outcome was better than we had hoped for. I had fired a previous attorney due to neglect. Carol was the exact opposite in how she handled my case. I couldn't have been more grateful.
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27 Oct, 2021 by Jason
I hired Carol after my daughter's mother was refusing to let me see my daughter becasue I was engaged to a woman she did not like (despite never meeting my now wife) Carol did more then I had expected. I now have 50/50 joint physical & legal custody. She got us set up with the My Family Wizard app so my daughters mother is not able to harass us anymore either. Carol is a strong willed and persistent woman. Words cant describe my thanks for Carol. This was a very messy case, my ex was coming up with every false accusation you can imagine, she attempted restraining orders and you name it she did it or said it. My family is blessed becasue of Carol. My daughter is happy and I now have her more time then I ever did. I highly recommend Carol if you are seeking a lawyer
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Claudia Meyer Revermann, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Waite Park, MN with 3 reviews
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10 Dec, 2020 by Katie
We were negligent in getting our Estate in order and Claudia was amazing at helping us, answering all our questions, and never making us feel bad for the things we knew we should have done sooner. She and Barbara were amazing.
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14 Jun, 2016 by Wayne
Claudia has been our attorney for a number of years. She has helped with numerous real estate and personal issues. She has provided excellent professional help in all instances in a timely manner. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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09 May, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired ms. Overmann 8 months ago for a tax problem. After taking my retainer, making herself my POA, I have heard nothing from her. She has never returned my phone calls. Not one. 5 months ago, her assistant left a generic voice mail stating ms. Overmann would be on vacation. I have written many emails requesting information. No response. DO NOT hire this attorney. My next recourse will be with the attorney general's office. Talk about making a bad situation worse. .
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Tucker Lee Isaacson, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 47 reviews
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20 Dec, 2024 by P w
I had Christy Thorson as an attorney for a case. She did not reach out to me a single time about my case. Every time I called to ask a question or get updates on my case she would not answer and I’d be sent to voicemail. Many times the voice mailbox was full. She does not return calls and you have to call multiple times a day and many days in a row. I got lucky and she answered the phone on the day of my court hearing an hour before it was scheduled to start. She did not know the options available and was not optimistic, over all she was very unhelpful and unprofessional.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Spencer aronfeld
A talented, experienced and caring lawyer! If you’re hurt in Minnesota he’s the go to lawyer.
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16 Oct, 2024 by Edward schmidt
Special thank you to Mr Bryant for his incredible response to customer service and dedication to his clients! I would highly recommend him!!!!!!!
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Thomas W Lies, experienced Family Law attorney in Waite Park, MN with 3 reviews
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17 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Attorney Lies made a very difficult time in life much easier. He cares. Years later, I've ran into Attorney Lies and he still knows me by name.
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10 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
Tom was almost a miracle worker with the outcome I got from a criminal matter that could have cost me my career and freedom. He is an up front, no nonsense, take the bull by the horns type of attorney. He treats his client and the other attorneys with respect. He knows the law! He knows how to work it to his client's advantage. My phone calls were always answered within 24 hours. I would recommend Mr. Lies for criminal matters and have spoken to clients who have had him represent them on family issues and they were pleased.
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15 Jan, 2013 by Kimberly
The name should say it all LIES. As a vulnerable adult recovering from an emotional breakdown, Mr. Lies went behind my back and made a deal with the Respondents attorney and signed everything I spent 20 years working for and left me penniless, no place to live and no personal property. When I objected in the court room Mr. Lies told me to sit down and shut up or he would have me removed from the court room and institutionalized. Mr. Lies was suppose to be looking out for me and my best interest. Mr. Lies was looking out for his best interest and padding his pocket book. I have spent 2 years trying to reclaim the damage Mr. Lies has done. Everything that I told Mr. Lies would happen did happen. Then when the Respondents attorney drafted the order to be signed by the judge it did not reflect what was read into the order. Mr. Lies signed the document with our reading it, he told me. Mr. Lies does not care about the client.
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Christy Lyn Thorson, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 49 reviews
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20 Dec, 2024 by P w
I had Christy Thorson as an attorney for a case. She did not reach out to me a single time about my case. Every time I called to ask a question or get updates on my case she would not answer and I’d be sent to voicemail. Many times the voice mailbox was full. She does not return calls and you have to call multiple times a day and many days in a row. I got lucky and she answered the phone on the day of my court hearing an hour before it was scheduled to start. She did not know the options available and was not optimistic, over all she was very unhelpful and unprofessional.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Anonymous
Christy does not answer or return calls. She will not discuss the case with you and will leave you hanging up until a court date. In order to hear from her I had to call many times and multiple days in a row. Bad experience all around, very unprofessional.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Spencer aronfeld
A talented, experienced and caring lawyer! If you’re hurt in Minnesota he’s the go to lawyer.
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Zachary C. Burmeister, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 1 reviews
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28 Jan, 2025 by Anonymous
To help resolve an issue I needed professional services. To assist me I selected Zachary Burmeister, who said he was intimately versed in solving such problems. At first Zachary Burmeister seemed interested. His suggestions included reaching out to tell the opposing party that their actions of misusing my possessions would have consequences. Their representative ignored these protestations and proceeded to claim that I was the problem. This was the exact opposite of the facts. Zachary Burmeister was slow to respond to my inquiries about the ensuing status of events. He was quick to bill me. All my bills were timely paid. My dealings with Zachary Burmeister lasted over one year. He responded less and less to my inquiries. I know that the exchange of information costs money. I would email “status?”, and wait weeks, sometimes months for a response. Zachary Burmeister excuses included being short staffed or too busy. Too bad I did not take a cue and fire him. I later discovered in my file he kept – which took months to retrieve, and only partially given to me – communications that went on between him and the other party. I was never made aware of these communications. A meeting was then held with an intermediary who went between me and the other party. Zachary Burmeister sat silent while this go-between person harangued me and berated me. Zachary Burmeister told me not to worry that this exchange would not amount to much of anything. As he sat with his head in his hands he seemed to be laughing at me. Chuckling at my expense. It was an expensive affair. Zachary Burmeister told me lies that an ensuing agreement could be easily broken. He never explained the consequences of agreeing. This result lead me entirely down the opposite path than I sought. I learned that I was not the only client duped by him. Others expressed similar reactions he made to them. To make matters worse Zachary Burmeister left me and my situation with no prior notice or communication. Incompetent, uncaring, unknowledgeable, indifferent, uninterested, and unresponsive are a few of the words that describe him for me. Do not employ this person as he cannot be believed for truth or justice.
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T Joseph Kane Crumley, experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in Waite Park, MN with 0 reviews
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Andrew Robert Pearson, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Waite Park, MN with 0 reviews
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Thomas William Lies, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 0 reviews
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Peter J Fuchsteiner, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 0 reviews
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Tracy Flynn Bowe, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 0 reviews
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Megan Sand Carr, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with 0 reviews
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Timothy Ronald Hrubetz Jr., experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with  reviews
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John Allan Abress, experienced  attorney in Waite Park, MN with  reviews
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