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16 Dec, 2024 by Marsha steers
Personable and down to earth. Knows the laws and is highly educated in his field. I am confident in the firm's ability to represent me in any legal matter.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Samantha o neil
I would highly recommend him.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Kassandra konsella
Dan went above and beyond and put up a good fight. Traveled hundreds of miles across the state. He didn't let the defendant get away with anything. I would highly recommend Dan in a custody battle.
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27 Jan, 2025 by Melissa noble
I got referred to Marc's office from another lawyer. I have had no problems thankfully. Settled my case. Was able to get answers when needed also a big plus in my book didn't have to meet at his office. He had a person that was able to come to my home for any documents needing signing. He just made life easier on me and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing his services. Thank you to Marc and his office staff.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Den keith
Emails every Tuesday but no progress!
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08 Jan, 2025 by Michael canner
Eric is an excellent attorney and knows his stuff. Can’t go wrong with Eric!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Suresh singarajugari
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the entire team for my Green Card application process.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Kevin movius
This firm was very helpful with us, providing us with detailed information and instructions to help us accomplish our objective
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15 Nov, 2024 by Os fern
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30 Nov, 2023 by Steve
I had an old judgment from 2011 pop up recently for student loans all the way from 2006. I was being garnished for loans that as far as I could tell were cancelled. I emailed Brian out of no where with my random facts, my story and so on. Brian was more than kind enough to work with me via email to give me an idea of how to start fighting this. I eventually made the decision to hire him and it was the smartest decision I have ever made. Brian quickly ascertained the facts of this case, what was happening and laid out, in plain text what was going on. It instantly assuaged any anxiety/fears I had regarding this issue. When he says he will go to work for you, he will. From day one he started applying pressure and within 2 weeks of hiring the entire issue was dismissed. Brian is a 100% genuine guy that will tell you like it is and will do everything he can to get you the result you want.
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23 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr Parker was excellent in representing me! He provided great communication and really cared about my issue! I highly recommend you hire this attorney! Thank you Mr Parker!!!
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21 Sep, 2022 by Kelly
Attorney Parker did an outstanding job resolving my issues. I was very nervous about the proceedings but Mr. Parker was able to demystify the process. He is quite knowledgeable on the finer points of the law and was able to use his extensive knowledge to advocate on my behalf. He communicated very clearly with me and was transparent. I would highly recommend Mr. Parker if you are dealing with debt collectors. Do not stick your head in the sand and hope your debt issue or lawsuit will go away - that's what the debt collection law firm wants you to do. Hire Mr. Parker - for a very reasonable price I might add!! - and handle your business.
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28 Nov, 2012 by Mark
Todd did a great job with my case. My circumstances were way beyond standard but he did a great job and went beyond my expectations.
I would tell anyone that needs a lawyer to speak with Todd.
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22 Apr, 2011 by Anonymous
I met Todd through a very credible referral and found him and his firm to be extremely competent and considerate of the client. He went above and beyond and provided expert services.
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12 Apr, 2011 by Anthony
Todd Gers and his firm are excellent lawyers and very knowledgeable in business and corporate matters. He is very responsive and keeps his clients informed. We have clients that have worked with Todd and were thankful that they had a trusted counsel to represent them in their case.
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15 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
Michelle help me from the start with the initial application, help me understand the process throughout and we won my case. Thank you Michelle!
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19 Oct, 2020 by Lori
I hired Michelle when I was at the hearing level. Due to other circumstances I had to use a larger firm for the application and reconsideration levels. What a difference! I wish I had hired her earlier! The whole process is very stressful, but Michelle was very kind in calming my nerves. The hearing was convened via telephone due to covid 19. Michelle took my information and completed a brief for the hearing. The judge commented that my lawyer had done a very good job which resulted in a short hearing of 10 minutes. 30 days later I had a Fully Favorable Decision in hand. Best decision I made was to hire her, I highly recommend Michelle. She also helped a few other people I know.
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20 Mar, 2016 by Kenneth
Mrs. Gottesman was very approachable with any questions . I felt at ease with her. She processed all my paperwork immediately. I had heard so many confusing stories about this process and she made it a breeze. I received my disability in a very timely manner. Very pleased with Mrs. Gottesman and your company. Thank You.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Spencer helped me with 2 criminal cases. He was very honest with me and very fair on his rates. When I have reached out to him for further legal advice or questions, he has always been available or extremely prompt in his responses. He is someone I would highly recommend if you are looking for blunt honesty and a good outcome on your case.
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12 Mar, 2020 by Kevin
Always took my calls and was extremely honest about what my expectations should be. He under promised and over delivered.
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14 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Spencer to handle a personal matter that I had in Hamtramck. As an attorney myself, I feel that I am especially knowledgeable about what makes an attorney a good choice. With my matter Mr. Spencer was professional, courteous and most importantly empathetic. I know a lot of lawyers and I really don't think I could find a better choice of someone to help me.
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04 Dec, 2024 by Suresh singarajugari
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the entire team for my Green Card application process.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Kevin movius
This firm was very helpful with us, providing us with detailed information and instructions to help us accomplish our objective
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15 Nov, 2024 by Os fern
Highly Recommend this legal Firm with the team of Experts
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22 Jan, 2022 by Caden
Josh was amazing! He heard me out from the start, and actually looked at my case when other lawyers turned me down for being "too young". I'm lgbtq and he was respectful and kind to me throughout the entire process. He was clear with what we still needed. He worked very well with my memory issues never minded telling me what we needed. He made the whole process a breeze for me and I had been doing it alone for so long. It was an amazing weight that got lifted. He made sure to talk to me as much as I needed to be prepared and less anxious. 10/10 recommend.
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05 Jul, 2010 by Marilyn
I had a previous attorney and after several months of my case going nowhere and a lack of communication with my attorney, I approached Josh and asked him to represent me. He explained my situation to me and went above and beyond when it came to protecting my rights. He was very knowledgeable about the law and had a genuine concern for me. My case settled with a very favorable outcome. Josh guides you each step of the way through your case. He will give you all the information necessary to make informed choices. I would highly recommend him to any person seeking a divorce attorney.
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05 May, 2010 by Anonymous
Mr. Ben helped me get a very good settlement from my car accident. He was very professional. The attorney from the insurance company was very complimentary of him.
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23 Nov, 2017 by Lenny schwartz
The Michigan Legal Team is my go to. They have helped on numerous occasions. Whether it was a Traffic Ticket or an accident, they were always there for me. Very professional and great results. Thanks for all the hard work and caring about me and my family.
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19 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
Josh worked diligently to protect me from my insurance company. His passion helped me get the benefits I needed.
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19 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
Josh and his staff are the best ever.
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12 Sep, 2019 by Michael
Tim Lessing is the epitome of preparation and precision in all that he has accomplished in his multi-faceted legal career. I've know him for many years as a fellow attorney, and as an individual who has used him as a Facilitator to resolve cases big and small. From his days of being a court clerk, to his advocacy for his clients as an associate attorney, and even now in utilizing his analytical skills as a facilitator and in the courtroom, Tim Lessing is an attorney with the skills that many others will attempt to hone throughout their entire career, but all of which Tim has at his disposal now, as he zealously advocates for his clients, and ardently pursues a resolution when he is serving as a facilitator. I've personally used Tim to resolve tough, tough cases and I can unabashedly tell you the case would not have have resolved in his absence - his critical thinking and ability to think outside the box was indispensable. Keep up the fantastic work, Tim!
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19 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
Tim and The Michigan Legal Team are fabulous. Tim got me super fast compensation from my insurance company.
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19 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
Tim works tirelessly. You'd think he lives at his office. His inspiring work ethic got me a great settlement.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Marsha steers
Personable and down to earth. Knows the laws and is highly educated in his field. I am confident in the firm's ability to represent me in any legal matter.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Samantha o neil
I would highly recommend him.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Kassandra konsella
Dan went above and beyond and put up a good fight. Traveled hundreds of miles across the state. He didn't let the defendant get away with anything. I would highly recommend Dan in a custody battle.
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22 Feb, 2013 by Helen
My lawyer Malgorzata stayed on top of things. I could definitely contact her and she is always available. She is pretty cool and straight forward.She treated me like a friend. I can' t say enough about how friendly she is. She spoke to me on my level instead of giving it to me in the lawyer terms she s probably most accustomed too. Positive attitude, very helpful, honest doing great work ethic to make the clint's happy. So I’m very grateful to have her.
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12 Sep, 2011 by Elizabeth
Thank you Mrs Malgorzata Lorelli for your help. You did great job.
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23 Aug, 2011 by Thaddeus
Ms. Margaret provided excellent legal representation to me. She always kept me informed as to my case. She was always available for me to talk to, even after hours as she gave us her cellphone number. We got an excellent settlement on my car accident case.
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25 Jul, 2012 by Sandy
My involvement with Lawsuit Financial and Mark Bello started after I began pursuing my malpractice case. Mark listened to me, liasoned with my attorneys, gave me great advice, and provided the financial resources I needed to continue to fight for a just outcome. The strength of the team of my attorneys and Lawsuit Financial enabled me to vigorously pursue my case and bring it to a successful conclusion.
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10 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Mark and his company, Lawsuit Financial, provided legal finance services for me about a year ago. Mark provided expert advice on the legal funding process. As a result of this advice, he single handedly saved my home and increased my settlement results by over 200%! Mark and Lawsuit Financial receive my strongest endorsement.
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28 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
I was seriously hurt in an auto accident. I couldn't work and was losing my house. I contacted Mark Bello and Lawsuit Financial. They gave me great advice, saved my house and helped me get a larger settlement for my accident. I highly recommend Lawsuit Financial. They really care about the people they are helping.
-Nicole
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24 Jun, 2019 by Cameron
My name is Cameron, i hired brandon as my attorney in a domestic violence case. After hearing my case he was determined to get my name cleared and today, June 24th, 2019, my case was dropped! Thank you Brandon, you did an amazing job
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18 Apr, 2019 by Jhwaun
My name jhwaun, I was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and two other civil and fractions One is a 93 day misdemeanor And the others was tickets I had court today 4/18/19 and I just knew I was going to be incarcerated Do to my past record I ment with my attorney Brandon A Karana and he was very laid back and confident about my case he told me he was going to go see what he can do and came back and told me basically told me he got the misdemeanor and one of the civil and fraction dropped so I only got the on civil and fraction witch is one point on my license and only have to pay 3 hundred and 30 dollars total witch is ten time better then having anther charger and doing jail time this man really did his thang for me I recommend To anybody that really need help
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18 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
I reached out to Shawn regarding an employment agreement and he was very prompt and responsive in modifying the agreement to protect my interests. He went above and beyond what was required and patiently explained everything to me I would recommend his services to anyone.
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21 Jun, 2019 by Jitendra
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EXCELLENT WORK.
Very good personality, hard working, honest, lots of energy.
He did work on quite a few projects and obtained excellent results.
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14 Aug, 2013 by Mary
mr.katz is an awesome person, very informative, an he returned my call promptly, he is professional in all his actions.. i would recommend him at being the best around
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29 Dec, 2009 by David
Lawrence S. Katz represented me in a DUI case and was thorough, well prepared and highly professional and personable.
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13 May, 2016 by Anonymous
Shawn has been very specific, detailed and patient explaining me all the different documents I had to do; also very responsible following up on open issues and advising what options are available and recommending which one to choose.
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22 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
Thanks to Gerald Weiss for taking the time to work with me a second time on an injury case. He worked tirelessly to ensure that my case was settled. He's an attorney that is easy to work with and talk to. Cheryl
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15 Sep, 2014 by Regina
Teri is absolutely fantastic! She made my husband and I feel very at ease during the entire adoption process. She was quick to get back with us whenever we had a question and is very easy to talk to. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring Teri if you are needing someone to represent you during your adoption process.
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30 Jul, 2016 by Vicki
Jennifer is truly one in a million. It is great to know that there are attorneys here that care about their clients and their needs. Jennifer is well respected within the legal community and came highly recommended to me. She helped me understand all the issues and is an extremely knowledgeable and excellent attorney. So if you need good professional advice from a great attorney - Jennifer is it! I thank her for all that she did for me. I am happy with the outcome and I am so glad you represented me! Thank you again. Vicki
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02 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Mr. Burtka worked on my case for the greater part of two years. During that time, he was always friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He seemed personally interested in my success, and contributed greatly to a favorable outcome to the case. Speaking with him in person instilled confidence and put me at ease. He patiently and thoroughly answered all of my questions, and was available whenever I needed his help. He always let me know what to expect and gave helpful suggestions on how to prepare for the next step. He made a difficult situation tolerable, and helped alleviate a lot my stress and worry. I believe that it was his insight and expertise that ultimately won the case. I would recommend Mr. Burtka without hesitation.
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12 Feb, 2016 by Brian
My company has utilized Mr. Aidenbaum's services for hundreds of transactional documents. Mr. Aidenbaum provides fast, accurate, and fairly priced work. He is a professional in every sense of the word.
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05 Mar, 2023 by Christina
On my way home from a family vacation I had been charged with an OUI in Clare county. A long way from home and scared my family hired Russ to represent me in my case. He went above and beyond every step of the way to help me understand the legal process. I admit at first I was unsure of his ability, but I am super glad that I stuck with him throughout my case he cared about the outcome and me as a person and I am truly thankful that my family found him to help me. He helped push me to go above and beyond finding help for myself and ultimately assisting in the outcome of the case. I am grateful to have had him to represent me throughout the process and while I hope to never find myself in a similar situation, if I do he will most definitely be on speed dial! Thanks Russ!
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05 Aug, 2015 by Elya silfen
24 Mar, 2022 by Angel
Eric reached out to me immedately after posting my inquiry here. I had interviewed other attorneys for my case; however he seemed a better fit for my situation. A previous lawyer I hired to assist me who would have been my court appointed attorney for a criminal case after being hired later resigned himself from my case while halfway through with no resolution. Eric invited me to his office to discuss my case further. He listened intently, asked questions, took note of what I was telling him, looked up my case docket while I was there and reviewed it with me before even being hired. My daughter’s father had taken my daughter and refused to return and while not having a custody order already established I was unable to get assistance from the police. I took matters into my own hands by threatening him with a weapon and was charged with a criminal charge along with being sued for custody. Although the criminal charge had been established by the time I got to Eric, the custody case was ongoing with my parental rights being suspended temporarily, including visitation with my 2 year old then 3 year old daughter. I had facetime communication with her only for minutes in a day. I had also at this point accepted the offer from the child support referree to a standard custody which was every other weekend with my ex being the custodial parent since he stated that was the best I could expect to be offered with no explaination as to why. I was a great mother to my childen and a good citizen up until this point. Eric, jumped on the case withdrawing my acceptance of that recommendation since it was not officially filed. He then began to work on getting me visitation with my daughter. Although I was offered supervised visitation at first for a month or so since our custody trial was scheduled, he did all the necessary work the other lawyer failed to do to get me closer to my daughter. Visits went great and because my ex had not evidence toward his claims, Eric facilitated settlement with my ex and his counsel superbly. Two days before the trial the matter was settled. Two months of Eric’s hard work, offset 8 months of hell with the other lawyer and court system. After settlement, Eric immediately filed all necessary paperwork and later sent final invoice. I am unable to pay all at once since I had to max out every option to pay him for his service, I reached out to him and asked him to allow me time to pay him if I made consistent payments monthly. He agreed; I have kept my word to pay my balance monthly and he has kept his word to abide by the agreement. Eric was fair, consistent, returned phone calls, communicated well with me even when I was distressed, diligently working to resolve the issues, and extremely professional. I would recommend him for family law matters/custody cases. Although offered a lot of information since the case had been ongoing, things such as transcripts of previous hearings, all court documents obtained during the case, custody proposal I had written, etc., Eric was very thorough in reviewing said documents; he diligently worked on my case for resolution, he saw errors in the procession of the hearing, the hearing, he even hired another attorney to assist him for review (which I was agreement with), by the time my case got to Eric it was at a point of necessary paperwork that needed to be issue and attending/appearing in court. He came in at the meat and potatoes and he did an excellent job. My case was resolved only a couple of days before trial on a Saturday. I now have 50/50 shared custody with my ex and I spend time with daughter regularly. Eric has followed up with even after the settlement to see how things are going and even offered other advice regarding the new order. If you want a lawyer that will not get angry when you asks questions or inquire, receives your assistance to assist him, returns phone calls and emails as promptly for most attorneys…He is the attorney you want.
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04 Mar, 2021 by Stella
Eric has shown professionalism throughout the whole length of my divorce. He is knowledgeable in all aspects and has been a valuable guide through this painful process. Even though my former husband and I started with a conflictual situation, by the end of the divorce we managed to establish a respectful relationship, which is the best outcome for our young child (who is doing much better than before separating).
Thank you, Eric, for representing our best interests.
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12 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Very Professional and knowledgeable. I needed an attorney for my Divorce. I talked to a few and Eric Lumberg was my choice. When I was emotional he was rational and calmly explained things to me. It was a tough Divorce as a young child was involved. I had a very favorable outcome and have Eric L. to thank for that
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29 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
Thank you for responding to my question so promptly. I was looking for an actual dollar amount which wasn't offered but at least she responded and I appreciate that.
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29 Nov, 2015 by Peter
I was very nervous about alimony. I make a lot of money and my wife never worked. We were married a long time. Laurel was very honest and told me that based on my case, I needed to plan for paying alimony. She said the real question was how much and for how long? She was right and worked hard to make sure I didn't pay more than was fair. I was very satisfied with Laurel's advocacy and her honesty.
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22 Nov, 2015 by Lillian
I found Laurel through Avvo. The first time I met her, I was impressed by her kindness. She really understood how painful planning for a divorce was for me. She also was able to answer all my questions, and it was obvious she had a lot of experience. She involved me throughout the process so I knew what was happening and I was very pleased with the outcome.
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03 May, 2024 by Darlene russell
I am so thankful to have found Dan. He helped me from giving up when I thought my situation was crashing down around me with no good outcomes. He fought for me through out the whole process. He was a wonderful family law lawyer for me in my crazy custody situation. He truly cares about helping, not just about the money involved and wants what’s best for my kids like I do. I 100 percent will use him again if another situation arises and legal help is needed. Thanks Dan for helping me through this tough situation.
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24 May, 2022 by Gerald zielinski
One of the worst lawyer I hired. He did not do my son justice. I feel he did not represent him self as a professional lawyer.
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28 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
Mr. Weberman was very professional but also personable. He was firm about what he felt was fair terms of my divorce, but in the end left the final decision of terms to my discretion. He has followed up with me after the finalization to check up on how I am doing. Thanks
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12 Dec, 2019 by J
Wife was in a car accident in 10-2017. Randall won our case we had against Progressive, and settled out 12-2019. Only thing with dealing with him is that he is hard to get in contact with. He using a service to answer his call. So that direct contact with he is not there. But when you are going though something like this you want that direct contact
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24 May, 2019 by Denise
Atty. Stone represented me in a personal injury claim resulting from a slip and fall, the results of the settlement was fair and acceptable. I have contacted Atty. Stone on occasions after his help with my claim with legal questions he is accessible and knowledgeable. I have referred others to him for their legal concerns and highly recommend his services.
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09 Apr, 2021 by Marlon boswell
Hello I have had the pleasure of having Brian Rude assist my mother and I with setting up and organizing my mother's legal affairs. Brian was very knowledgeable, patient, thorough and detailed in explaining all the details of the legal documents. Brain came highly recommended by a family member and I wouldn't hesitate recommending him to anyone I know.
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10 Mar, 2021 by Carlita buffington
Brian Rude is a truly caring and honest man he turned my entire real estate problem into a victory. It is nice to still find kindness these days,
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29 Jan, 2021 by Brian conway
Brian Rude was a pleasure to work with on our estate plan. He walked my wife and I through everything step-by-step and got documentation in place to help us prepare for the future.
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