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03 Jun, 2024 by Denise gonzalez
Looking for a lawyer is a scary feeling especially not knowing what’s going on during and after the process. Kristian has been so far the best, and really showed who I really am. He made me feel safe and comfortable during my whole process. Thank you so much for working to get me the best results definitely saved my life.
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14 May, 2024 by Veronica aranda
We absolutely recommend Kristian!! We can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for an attorney in IL & WI! If we could give him 10 stars we would! Last summer we unfortunately needed an attorney for something that was an accident turned into an arrest, traffic violations of which 2 were criminal offenses. What should’ve been something quick turned into a long dragged out process, but Kristian saw us through this even when trial got a bit more complicated he was ready and fought hard! Praise God Truth and justice prevailed in this case!!! Kristian is an excellent, hard working, competent, and super motivated attorney that will help with a simple petty offense to a criminal case. We hope we will never again need a criminal attorney but if we do Kristian will be our first phone call or text! His fees are also very fair!
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17 Mar, 2024 by Paul schultz
A close relative of mine was in need of an attorney to represent him in a criminal case. Kristian was recommended to us by another attorney who did not have the bandwidth to take our case. Kristian was excellent from the very first meeting until the not-guilty verdict was read. Kristian listened, he took the time necessary to explain everything to us, he included us in decisions and welcomed our input and recommendations, and he did not roll over to pressure from the prosecution - not leading up to trial and definitely not during the trial. His rates are in line with other attorneys we spoke to, but it was super helpful that Kristian did not require full payment up front. I hope to never need a criminal attorney again, but if I do, Kristian and his co-council TJ will be my first call.
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24 Dec, 2023 by Michael hill
10 Dec, 2022 by Claudia umlauf
18 Aug, 2022 by Stephen peregrin
Tom Camp is the guy to talk to for personal injuries.
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06 Mar, 2024 by Jesenia
Torrie was very kind and helpful during my whole case. I couldn’t have done it without him. He is the lawyer to hire for sure!
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05 Jul, 2023 by Sean
Torrie Mark Newsome was a very professional, kind, and helpful throughout the entire process. Mr.Newsome was very detail oriented and would respond to messages within a timely manner. Mr. Torrie Mark Newsome was personable, intelligent, and humble which gave me an upper hand in my case. I highly recommend Mr. Torrie Mark Newsome to anyone in need of an attorney.
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07 Oct, 2022 by Irina
Attorney Newsome is professional, knowledgeable and personable. He is also a very compassionate person who listens and sympathizes with client’s issues and concerns. I could not have asked for a better outcome, cases were dismissed. Highly recommend him for your attorney needs.
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14 Mar, 2024 by Lanaymiceli1918
Many years ago I found myself divorced and single mother. Although I really tried to make ends meet, I just keep falling behind with my bills. Before going to Robert J. Adams I I consulted with two other attorneys that I saw on TV regarding bankruptcy. As soon as I got in the door, they wanted to talk about fees and not my problems, I felt like I was being interrogated and they treated me like I did something wrong. At that time I was working two jobs and had two small children to look after and between rent, household bills and daycare I had no money to pay old credit cards and medical bills. I found Robert through a close friend of mine. It was like I struck gold, as Robert is not on TV. After consulting with Robert for one minute, I knew that he was the right attorney for me and my family. His staff was so welcoming, Robert’s experience and knowledge provided me with a level of comfort that the other attorneys did not. When my case got complicated and the credit card company filed an adversary, Robert took them to trial, and after 2 days, he won the case. That was over 12 years ago. Recently I had medical problems and after insurance, I still owed the hospital thousands of dollars. After two years of trying to negotiate with the collection companies, I call Robert. He again filed my cases and my life got instantly better. This time I got the opportunity to work with Tina, Robert's daughter and I also wanted to give her a recommendation because she did a lot of work on my case. Like her father, Tina really cares for people. I am happy that she has followed his footsteps. I highly recommend Tina to anyone considering bankruptcy. She is ready to go the extra mile
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21 Mar, 2020 by Dave
Tina was just awesome to deal with. She always promptly returned my calls, texts and emails. She was also very accessible to give me updates on how things were proceeding.
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03 Dec, 2015 by Dwan j.
Christine (Tina) Adams is not just a BK attorney she feels like family. Every since I began working with Tina she has made this process feel more than just a case number but more of a personal situation. Its amazing how she remembers not just your name but things about your family as well. I was terrified about the entire process but working with the Robert J Adams family especially Tina and Michael made things go smooth as butter. If Life throws you a curve ball, I suggest working with a friend (attorney) like Christine (Tina) Adams!! Thanks for giving me my life back.
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12 Oct, 2021 by Alex
I was charged with "DRIVING ON A REVOKED LICENSE". For the first time ever in my life, I was facing FELONY charges. Was worried beyond belief. Was I going really going to jail? What about my job? My bills? My family? According to the law I was facing up to several years in jail and hefty fines. Not to mention worst of all--a FELONY CONVICTION. Not good.
Paul was assigned to my case through the Larry Davis Law Group. Simply put: HE'S EXCELLENT. I've never had, witnessed, or felt what it's like to have a REAL lawyer represent me.
Long story short, my case was reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time and minimal reporting duties to the probation department.
I was blown away. This man is a pro's pro. He's completely competent and knows how to defend his clients. He has a counter move for everything that can be thrown at you in court from the prosecution. If you just trust in him (and the Larry David Law Group for the matter), I'm certain you will be more than pleased with your representation.
I would give this man 1 million stars if I could. GREAT JOB AND THANK YOU AGAIN. My life as it is was given another chance and I plan to make the most of it. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU. )
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10 Jan, 2018 by Elizabeth
Paul was very helpful in navigating us through our 17 year old sons speeding ticket. Our son communicated with him directly to take ownership of the issue and was responsible for paying Paul's fee. Paul made the court appearance brief and to the point. Paul knew the system well and made our son's consequences less than what they would have been without him. He is very professional and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend Paul to anyone who needs these services.
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20 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Paul has handled 2 cases for me over the last 8 years and has been exceptional. In both cases Paul managed to achieve results that were well above expectation. I couldn't have asked for a more understanding, professional and affordable attorney. I am glad to have had him in my corner. Phil
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16 May, 2024 by Anonymous
I was in an extremely bad situation, I had been arrested for Criminal destruction to property. I was facing a possible felony and I had at least 5 counts against me. I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, cried everyday from the guilt and from how bad things could've gotten. I contacted Winer and he took action immediately, he was so straight forward and he knew his stuff to the letter. He is worth every single penny and then some for what he did for me. He got me off with just 8 weeks of anger management, now that's a LAWYER. Hire him look no where else! God bless Mr. Evan J. Winer!
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28 May, 2021 by Anonymous
Mr. Winer did a fabulous job representing me in both of my traffic cases, which were within a month of each other. I could have been in real trouble! He worked his magic, and nothing went on my record, and the fines were minimal on one, and waived on the other. This man is a miracle worker!!
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05 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
My atty helped me drop this down to standard speeding- waived my court appearance and dropped the ticket to standard speeding- will not be on my record_ very happy
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08 May, 2024 by Oliver
I received a traffic violation on I-94 in the mess of the construction if you can believe that nonsense. The cop gave me a 20 mph over the speed limit with 6 points. Richard got the points reduced to zero with a light fine. He accomplished the job 3 weeks in advance of the court date with me not having to step foot anywhere near a courthouse. 100% justifiable spend for his services! I will definitely use him again, hopefully not too soon.
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03 Sep, 2023 by Carolyn
My son with an IL drivers license received a substantial speeding ticket in Wisconsin this summer. Fortunately, I had a referral for Richard Albanese and he contacted me quickly and handled absolutely everything. He kept in contact with me with each step of the process. My son received a very favorable outcome that would not have been possible without Richard's expertise. I would recommend him 100%.
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24 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
I had questions regarding a dui case and my license (IL case WI license), Attorney Albanese was extremely helpful and more than happy to answer all of my questions. He was very clear and concise and didnt leave me with anything unanswered. I highly recommend him.
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28 Aug, 2022 by Em
There really is no words to explain what an exceptional lawyer Dan is. Little history on my story/experience with Dan; I was dealing with a case with a different lawyer that did an awful job. I then came into probation violation and it was a very complicated case where I had technically 4 violations. A warrant was set out for me. I was allowed to move to another state for school and the court was going to take me back to Illinois. It seemed truly like a case that NO WAY I could win. But then Dan did his thing. Dan not only was able to SQUASH my no bond warrant, he was able to let me stay in the state I reside in currently AND got me off of probation and under supervision instead! I have no clue how he was able to do so much but he made it work. And having dealt with a bad lawyer I really know the difference between a good and bad one. When we deal with court it’s scary. You want a lawyer that will respond fast, give their all to defend you and try to get the best outcome possible, and one that gives you RESPECT. Dan did all of these things and I can’t thank him enough. If I had to return to Illinois I would have lost my school, apartment, job and I would most likely have been living out of a car and really losing all the goods I have in my life out here in the state I reside in. If you are in need of a good lawyer, trust me, if Dan could do this much for my case, he is definitely the lawyer you want by your side and will give you his all to help you. Thank you so much Dan!!!
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15 Oct, 2021 by Jose
I highly recommend Dan. He recently helped me with two separate matters and we had a successful outcome on both. Dan and Steve (his law partner) worked together and did a great job at keeping me informed throughout the process. The prices were very reasonable.
I hope I don't ever need them again but if I something comes up, Steve and Dan will be the first ones I will call.
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18 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
"Dan is the BEST of the BEST". He got us the BEST POSSIBLE Outcome. Working with Dan was awesome. Without going into specifics, I would like to say just one sentence. "Dan is the BEST of the BEST". Do not take my word on this internet, just go and meet him once and you will see for yourself. Dan knows everyone in the system. He is very easy to talk to. I have interviewed a dozen attorneys before meeting Dan. Immediately decided to go with Dan. Steve is super awesome. During the initial parts, Steve took care of me (when Dan had to attend other things). I cant write my specific topic and details due to privacy concerns but I just want to describe how I found Dan. I read all the reviews on internet and decided to go meet in person. Jennifer answered my call and setup a quick appointment with Dan for same day; arrived on time and met both Dan & Steve. Steve was supposed to head out to something but it was very nice of him to stay back till I had presented my details. Just go & meet them, if you need to hire an attorney!!!! You will thank yourselves. It is really unfortunate for anyone to be searching for an attorney and there are many many attorneys that want to prey on the weaknesses and take advantage of the situation. But Dan is not into that stuff. He is genuine, compassionate and caring. He explains everything in a simple manner and waits to answer all your questions with patience and empathy. One great advantage is, Dan and Steve are a team of two, For the initial rounds, they will make sure one of them attend the dates and take care of you.
Wish the Best of Regards to Dan and Steve!!!!!
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24 Dec, 2023 by Michael hill
10 Dec, 2022 by Claudia umlauf
18 Aug, 2022 by Stephen peregrin
Tom Camp is the guy to talk to for personal injuries.
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24 Dec, 2023 by Michael hill
10 Dec, 2022 by Claudia umlauf
18 Aug, 2022 by Stephen peregrin
Tom Camp is the guy to talk to for personal injuries.
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10 Sep, 2024 by Julio argueta
28 Nov, 2023 by Maricel polito moto
Excelente trabajo. Y son muy buenos. Abogados .
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26 Jun, 2022 by Garry “kyorugal†sandoval
01 Dec, 2019 by Erika
My mom was in a car/pedestrian mishap that occurred in a retail parking lot in 2019. We live in different parts of the country, and when I got the phone call I knew it was bad and that she had a long road to recovery. I chose the law firm of Salvi,Schostok & Pritchard on a recommendation and my mom's case was given to Jennifer Ashley. From the beginning she was on top of everything for my mom including getting her transferred out of the hospital to rehab, and making sure all of the bills associated with the accident were taken care of. She was responsive when my mom or I had questions or concerns. It really pays to hire someone experienced like Jennifer and can make a terrible thing like an accident so much easier to deal with. If you are looking for someone with experience who handles everything from start to finish choose Jennifer Ashley.
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15 Dec, 2015 by James
Ms. Ashley handled my personal injury case to our mutual
satisfaction with minimum involvement on my part. I would
not hesitate to call her in the future or recommend her.
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29 Apr, 2015 by Mark
Jennifer Ashley is an extremely organized and well-trained plaintiff's personal injury at a very prestigious Chicago law firm. She fights very hard for her clients, maximizes the strengths, and minimizes the weaknesses of all of her cases with her hard work, dedication and savvy. She has many years of quality experience and her excellence is bolstered by the fact that she spent many years of her career on the defense side before switching to the plaintiff's side. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a qualified attorney for a personal injury lawsuit.
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06 Apr, 2018 by Ronald
I was involved in a case recently in which my family needed someone with Karissa's expertise. She did an excellent job keeping us informed and up-to-date on our case, and her experience helped address potential problems we may not have anticipated. She is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a competent, experienced, and highly intelligent Family Law attorney in Lake County.
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09 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
I am extremely fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting and being represented by Ms Anderson. Not only did Karissa listen and understand my concerns but she focused on doing the 'right thing' for me, and most importantly for my children. Karissa's approach is flawless and unwavering. She is assertive and determined but also empathetic and understanding. Ms Anderson is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and intuitive. I feel extremely blessed that I had her support during my difficult situation. Her guidance was, and continues to be, invaluable. I highly recommend Karissa Anderson
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04 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Karissa is amazing. She is on top of her game, and is always available when you need help the most. She knows what she is doing and always has a good answer for you. I've already referred her to 2 other people and their amazed by the things that she got done for them. Thanks for everything Karissa!!
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27 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
Elliot is terrific! Hired him for a very complicated Juvenile defense case in Lake County, IL. He was very very impressive on how to navigate thru it and got our case fully dismissed. Super experienced, very friendly. Great negotiator. Knows everyone in the county and is very responsive to you via phone and email. Truly cares about your result. Hes extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent reputation in the courts. You wont go wrong with Elliot. A great lawyer in criminal defense and a really great guy. Highly recommend.
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20 Jun, 2015 by Ray k.
Elliot represented me 3 times in the past, 2 of which were rather high-profile cases. He is extremely knowledgeable, timely, responsive - and answers & returns calls quickly. I was very satisfied with all case resolutions and HIGHLY recommended his services.
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15 Jul, 2014 by Amy
Elliot is amazing. I'm a difficult client and he put up with me, stood by me and fought for me. I don't work for him nor do I have any reason to lie. I didn't realize how creative he was until my second offense. He's, hands down, the BEST! And for what it's worth, Elliot, I'm sorry for my
impulsive comments. If I ever get into trouble again, I'm calling you. (Expect a call within the next 6-12 months). -A.S.
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13 Jun, 2024 by Brice
David represented me in a combination of family law / criminal law cases 25 years ago. He was excellent then. He must be amazing now. Highest recommendation.
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03 Jan, 2021 by Anna
I do not feel like I can write a review that truly describes how worthy David Weinstein truly is. I retained Dave for the first time 8 years ago and I have worked with him several times since then. I wouldn’t recommend any other attorney for the Lake and Cook county area. Hiring an attorney is never going to be cheap but his prices are reasonable... but it’s his work inside and outside of the courtroom that truly makes him the best bang for your buck. He's good, tough, professional and knows the law and the practice of law. I have hired him for several fields of law, and I have recommended him many times, and no one has been let down by his performance.
Dave’s approach to customer service is fantastic. He is responsive unlike many attorneys. He may not tell you what you want to hear, but he will tell you what you NEED to hear. He prepares you for whatever is to come. He was extremely helpful when he outright told me how I need to appear in court, examples- attire, attitude and how to speak to a judge. Always keep in mind that an attorney is not a therapist, many people seem to think an attorney is going to take all of the calls about personal issues that do not directly relate to their case... which is an unreasonable request for an attorney. I may have pushed his patience in this category a time or two.
In the courtroom he remains cool, collected and sharp witted. I was amazed by how resourceful and sedulous he is. I have the utmost respect for the fact that he won’t take on work he doesn’t believe will benefit the client, meaning he won’t have you pay for a service that he cannot accomplish. Overall, I could never ask for more in an attorney!
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21 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
I first would like to say that I unfortunately have been in Lake County courts for many years of my life. Fighting different felony cases. I have pretty much dealt first hand with a lot of the most respected felony lawyers in the area. Not to take anything away from this websites top rated but David should be much higher rated.
I know personally two separate murder cases that he has won in the same year with two completely different cases. I was refered to David by one of these men. I had him represent a family member in a felony drug case. David was able to secure misdemeanor probation for my family member. Which is a win because my family member was looking at 4-15 years. I ended up in a similar situation and hired David. I was facing a class X felony (6-30 years) David was able to secure me probation also. His price was fair and I am very happy to have had him represent me . If you see this ,Thanks Dave
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30 Aug, 2022 by Aj
I am proud to have seen this rising star become one of Illinois' most successful trial lawyers! The very best.
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25 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Joe handled my car accident lawsuit, and I was impressed with his professionalism throughout the process. He has a very good head on his shoulders, and he maintains communication.
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29 Nov, 2021 by Claire
Joe is fresh out of law school and he evidently has a passion for the law. Also, he is a nice guy. I think my case was pretty complicated, but Mr. Salvi made sense of it and had a smart strategy
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14 Aug, 2014 by Kathy
I should have done this a long time ago, but it's never too late to give a compliment or a long overdue good review. I was on this site giving a review to another (excellent) lawyer for a real estate matter, so it's time to say what a great job Dan did in
helping me when I unfortunately had a DUI arrest, and had not submitted to any sort of field sobriety testing or the breathalyzer as was my legal right. I was a faced with the possiblity of having an ignition iterlock device placed in my car, and not being able to drive for a period of time at all during the the summary suspension. If that were to have happened I would have surely lost my job. Dan worked it out a for me, with state's attorney, that if I plead guilty, paid my fines right away, I could keep on driving, which was the only way I could continue getting to work having no one else to drive me, nor any public transportation available to me in my area. Dan got this all done in just 2 court dates! Amazing. The summary suspension was rescinded the day before it was to begin and I was able to keep
on going to work, did my counseling classes and learn from my mistakes and move on with my life.
Dan is a first-rate attorney who made me feel comfortable and explained everything about what was
going to happen and why, in a very easy to understand way. I would recommend him highly to anyone who has been arrested for a DUI charge or other criminal offense. He is a skilled, experienced, first-rate attorney who gets your case done quickly. His fees were reasonable as well.
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24 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
I needed expert help for my son who had serious felony charges filed against him that were unfair (really) but complicated. Dan used his knowledge of the law, as well as familiarity with every prosecutor/judge/lawyer and the system in Waukegan, to handle the case patiently, ethically, but aggressively when necessary. Eventually, all charges were dropped, which was more than we had hoped for. He's not always great at returning phone calls :) but is an unusually nice guy who does his best, charges fairly, and really cares about his clients. I highly recommend him.
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02 Feb, 2013 by Henry
This is pertaining to the incident at my Toyota Dealer, Classic Toyota on Green Bay road. Why would they do this to their good customer like me? Why not let me go in the office. Why was the young guy (Adam) be blocking the door. I wanted to go in the office, so I picked him up, moved him to the side of the door and entered. The Waukegan Police called me and asked me to come in - I refused, and they said the Warrant will be issued. I cited my health issue as a reason not to come in. Do you want me to get something from my Cardiologist that will say I have a very weak and bad heat and that is why I can't come in. The stress may kill me.
I want to report to you the details of today's my incident at Classic Toyota in Waukegan.
First, a little background. I purchased a Prius battery few days ago there. After touching base with my neighbor, I found out from him that I already had purchased a new battery about 6 months ago. My memory is failing me (I have onset of Alhzeimers), so I am glad that my neighbor remembered. Right away, I called the dealership and they verified my previous purchase of the battery. Bill, the manager, personally called me at home and told me that if I returned the new battery in its original condition, then a refund would be issued. I told him that I will not be able to bring the battery on Thursday, the 31 of Jan, but I will be there on Friday the 1st of Feb.
I arrived at Classic Toyota at about 1:30PM I came from the overhead doors side. I temporarily parked my Prius outside, close to the overhead doors. I lifted the heavy battery out of the car and walked in thru the service area with intention of leaving it by the doors to Customer Service area. I almost accomplished this task, but not quite. Classic Toyota employee, I believe his name is Adam, told me: "You can't leave this here! It is not a disposal for batteries".
I tried to tell him that this battery was sold to me few days ago and I am returning it, but he would not listen to me at all. When I tried to walk in the Customer Service area, he blocked the door and said: "Get out! Get out of here! I will not let you in! Get out now!"
I still wanted to go in there, I managed to do it after I pushed myself in the Cust Serv office.
This really enraged Adam - he decided to call the police and file a report.
I said, I want to park my Prius and walked out. I suffered from a failed heart condition and I started to feel bad. I was afraid my heart would completely fail me , so I drove to my doctor's office and then later, obtained additional heart medication. I feel better now.
Much later, I returned to Classic Toyota. The guy there treated me nicely. He assured me that the battery is in Bill's office and eventually I will get a refund.
My wife told that the police came to my house and asked for me and my cell number. The police called me on the cell and asked me to come in for a statement. I contacted a lawyer and he adviced me against going to the Police station. He told me to just wait for a warrant.
I also called Bill and my impression is that Bill is taking a side of Adam, I sensed un-friendliness towards me, a valued, long time customer.
I am sad and un-happy of what happened today. If only Adam was a little more diplomatic and if he would not take this immediate, aggresive stand, if only I would just walk out, back thru the overhead doors, toward my car and came back thru the front, then this would not have happened.
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11 Mar, 2020 by Elizabeth aiello
I recently called for advice on a Fraud related case and I was given genuine advice on how to handle the situation and the laws relating to it. I would recommend this law office to anyone. Mr. Hartman is very knowledgeable, professional and will take you in the right direction with ease.
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24 Aug, 2017 by Jeff
James was extremely helpful through the acquisition of several commercial properties. His professionalism, expertise, and knowledge were extremely appreciated!
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23 Aug, 2017 by Kari
James and his firm helped my husband and I with the purchase of our first home. The process could not have gone any better. He was quick to meet our needs and kept us in the loop throughout the entire process. I would definitely use James again and highly recommend his firm Magee Hartman, PC.
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27 Dec, 2022 by Happy client
We’ve used a lot of attorneys in Lake and Cook counties and Oscar Posterli is by far the best we’ve seen in Lake County. Outstanding results and at a very fair cost, and he makes time to really speak with his clients. We trust him completely, more than the other lawyers we’ve used.
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03 Jun, 2021 by Christina
Can’t say enough about this guy; Oscar is a very good lawyer, very professional, and delivered a great result. Excellent value for the money. I won’t go elsewhere if he can take my case. Go see Oscar or take your chances.
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18 Apr, 2013 by Zaharoula jacqueline
It’s rare that you find people singing the praises of lawyers, so I thought it’s worth calling out a great experience I’ve recently had with one.
Posterli does real estate law and contracts in Lake County. Posterli is different for a number of reasons. First of all, he has a flat fee. It used to be $500 per transaction, but he recently lowered it to $450 (when does that ever happen?!).
Second, because of the flat fee, he never wastes any time. All conversations on the phone with him are short and to the point. He’s always happy to explain things if you ask for them specifically, but usually it’s Just The Business. Love it.
Third, he’s always available to help. Even if it’s slightly outside his area or responsibility. The focus is on getting the deal done as smoothly as possible.
I understand that most legal matters are more complicated than that of real estate contracts, but it’s still a refreshing experience to see what dealing with legal matters can also be like.
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17 Jan, 2014 by Kirstan
She did everything quick and easy. She made me comfortable through all of the process. She was easy to communicate with
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14 Jan, 2014 by Kasia
Shyama is very knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated. She is regarded with mutual respect by all. Syama has helped me on many divorce different issues, and always been fair, diligent and wise. She seeks their best interests, not high billings. I trust Shyama implicitly with any of my legal issues. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants personal attention from a skilled attorney in a famly law case.
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26 Aug, 2010 by Connie
Shyama S. Parikh was an excellent attorney!!! Shyama would be my first choice of attorneys if I ever needed one again in the future. I would also be very happy to recommend her to other people. Shyama was very detailed oriented when handling my case. I loved how detailed Shyama was in filling out the Affirmative Matter section in my legal documents. She was very thorough in handling my whole case. The people that I brought to court, as witnesses, were extremely impressed, as well, with Shyama. They kept going on and on about what an excellent attorney I had today. She was able to expunge the false Emergency Order of Protection that was against me by my ex-boyfriend. Shyama also stopped him from getting the petition for Order of Protection from going through. My ex-boyfriend was just doing this out of revenge any way and not basing anything on facts. My ex-boyfriend was just upset that I found about his evil past, with 2 attempted murders. He was trying to make me look like the bad person because he was afraid he was going to go back to prison again because of my knowledge of these facts. Shyama helped me with showing the judge my side of the story and what really happened that day. I found favor with the judge thanks to Shyama being there as my attorney. I highly recommend Shyama to anyone that needs a Family Law attorney. Shyama puts in her website that, "My approach towards resolving legal issues is quick and cost efficient." This statement is very true. She handled my case very quickly, where it didn't drag on and on. Her fees were very cost efficient too. It was worth every penny that I spent having Shyama as my attorney. Shyama restored my faith in the legal system! Thanks Shyama for all your hard work in handling my case!
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13 Dec, 2010 by Anonymous
Jenny Valsamas had our families well being in her hands. She listened to me, trusted me every step of the way. (12 months of custody and removal from Illinois battle.) She always put the well being of my three children first and kept her sites, reminding me often of our long term goal of removing my children from the state. She providing priceless service at an affordable price. Her office staff were always helpful and managed my case excellent. Jenny kept me informed always; not only M-F 9-5 but 24/7. Even after I was awarded custody and moved from the state she accepted my calls for advice on moving the parenting agreement to the new state. If I called today, she would still help me. She was the reason I have my family and my children have the good life they have today.
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14 Feb, 2009 by Anonymous
Very just trustworthy and knowledgable, I learned a huge amount just listening to her. She helped smoothed a path for my family and continues to help us today.
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02 Feb, 2024 by Bryant
Renee was very knowledgeable. She was honest from the time of the consultation to the end of the case. She explained the process and what options I had. She was open , answering my questions about my case. I felt like she handled my case as if I was her only client, but I know she was very busy.
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07 Feb, 2019 by Vickiala
Mrs. Amen was very professional, upfront and truly caring. She was very detailed when answering any questions that I may have had. I recommend Mrs. Amen and the ladies is Bur-men law group anytime.
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03 Jan, 2020 by Harry
Tim took the time to explain in detail concerns I had in my real estate contract. Made me feel comfortable throughout the process.
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20 Aug, 2019 by Mary
Mr. Evans was very professional, knowledgeable. Returned calls, emails very quickly. And most of all, he was empathetic and very kind.
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07 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
The best lawyer in the whole world and he is so nice and a really good person. He's retired now but if you would have needed him last year or two years ago he would be great for your case.
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14 Dec, 2020 by Aimee
Greg was so helpful, he took care of everything for me. I was stressed out about the closing, but he put my mind at ease every step of the way. I would recommend him for all or any of your real estate legal needs.
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30 Aug, 2013 by Kevin
We were out-of-state, and Sharon handled a tricky real estate sale for us without ever seeing our faces. She was precise, patient, and did a good job of watching out for the details we missed. She also listened well, so she understood the issues and we felt confident in the outcome. Most of all, she was practical in her recommendations, balancing the laws, common sense, and people skills to make a successful negotiation and close possible. Highly recommended!
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07 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Attorney Vinson is very knowledgeable in all of her practice areas. I have consulted with her numerous times related to various legal issues. She is always prompt in returning phone calls and emails. Client satisfaction is very important to her and she strives to provide excellent legal advice and representation to her clients.
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15 Aug, 2017 by Kevin
This law firm happens to be family owned and operated. They took my personal injury case and made every effort to make sure that this case would be signed sealed and delivered. I can and would recommend this firm to anyone needing the best legal representation. This is their craft. I truly thank the entire firm for the justice that I received.
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21 May, 2014 by D.c.
Mr. Morrison changed my opinion of lawyers and the legal system. There are still a few good attorneys out there. He handled a personal injury matter for me. I was always informed about the progress of my case and he answered all my questions. My case was handled in a timely and professional matter with an excellent outcome.
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12 May, 2015 by Sandy
I recently worked with Joe Rominski on a very difficult real estate transaction and know without hesitation, it was his knowledge, expertise and professionalism that closed the deal. As a realtor I only want the very best for my clients, and Mr. Rominski & his staff far exceeded my expectations!
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:
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What is your approach to handling cases like mine?
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Who will be working on my case?
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How will you communicate with me throughout the process?
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What is the likely timeline for resolving my case?
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of my case?
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Are there alternative ways to solve my legal problem?
Discuss options like mediation, arbitration, or settlement to resolve the issue efficiently.
How to Check the Credibility of a Lawyer
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Disciplinary Record:
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Consultation Assessment:
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Ask for References:
A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
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Budget Constraints:
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The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
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Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
