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06 Jun, 2024 by Alexis rodriguez
I cannot express enough gratitude for the hard work and dedication that Mr. Alex Brown put into my custody case. His expertise and commitment to fighting for what is right brought my children back home where they belong. I am forever thankful for his guidance and support throughout this difficult time. Mr. Brown truly cares about his clients and their well-being, and I am so grateful to have had him by my side. Thank you, Mr. Brown, for everything you have done for me and my family.
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06 Mar, 2024 by Daniel a
Alex and his team are awesome at what they do. Fantastic lawyer and was able to work through every situation that was thrown at us. Thank you!
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09 Dec, 2023 by Ryan henderson
As a male, divorce can be terrifying. At the best of times, it's extremely difficult. Alex Brown took care of me. He was there to ensure I understood every step of the process, listened to what my thoughts were on matters, and gave me sound advice. I won't get into specifics, but the outcome of my divorce was a favorable one for all parties involved. Creative solutions were created to solve unique problems and Alex was the architect for those solutions. Divorce is also expensive and Alex did not waste anyone's time or money nickel and diming. I hope I never have to see Alex again, but I will forever be grateful to him for his experience, talent, candor, flexibility, and advice throughout this process.
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17 Aug, 2023 by Tish
Attorney Sara Adams-Siskey was Attorney in my contested divorce with minors. She was able to get me divorced in 4 months. She took on my case at last minute after I initiated the case myself. She showed up at court 3 days later after retaining her, and of course the first hearing was ruled in my favors. My case had several hiccup along the way but Sara swiftly get things sorted out. She made what seem complex, unfair and uncertain end timely and in my favor without going to court a second time. I owe her more than I can imagine. She gave my family a chance to start over and create a safe and healthy space to thrive. She didn't break the bank with her fees. I am so appreciative of her flexibility and sincerity. She is not out to make money, she is driven by the passion to help....and that's what she did for my family!! THANK YOU SARA!!!!2023 is my year of big changes!
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10 Jul, 2023 by Tongia
On behalf of my family and I, I want to thank Attorney Adams for a job well done! Attorney Adams is very professional and gets the job done! My phone calls,emails and text messages were answered in a timely manner.Attorney Adams was very attentive to our needs and won our case for us!! If you need a custody/legitamation lawyer I highly recommend Attorney Adams.
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23 Jun, 2022 by Joshua
From my first conversation with Sara about my divorce, she explained each step of the process clearly in easy to understand terms. Each time I was asked for something, she would explain why she needed it, and what she was doing with that information. Sara also answered my questions and gave me great advise on how to handle any situation that came up during my divorce. Sara told me that she would make sure that I was not taken advantage of during my divorce, and she did exactly that. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone who needs a lawyer.
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08 Jun, 2024 by Erica basham
Thank you for all your help!!! Mr Smith was very helpful always on top of answering any question I had with quick responses,never done anything without my approval . I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
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14 May, 2024 by Dishay
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27 Apr, 2024 by Linda pernice
24 Oct, 2024 by Ericka
I was well informed and empowered in the best direction for my outcome! I really appreciate how my worries and concerns were comforted .
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02 Oct, 2024 by Richard whitley
Quick response, very respectful and caring and that's just from the initial consult. I highly recommend them to anyone for your family needs.
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28 Jul, 2024 by Tanya freeman
11 Sep, 2024 by Robynne riccio
I am so thankful that I was referred to this group. Matt and his team have gone above and beyond fighting for me and my children through a really messy divorce. They kept me informed through the entire process and treated me like a friend and not like a “client”. I am truly grateful for their service.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Rich vann
Warner Bates is a well-established and an extremely well-rounded firm in a crowded family law space in Atlanta. WB has a solid team and they’re more than willing to go to battle for their clients. I highly recommend Matt Anthony and his trusty paralegal Carissa to anyone seeking great representation in a contentious separation or divorce.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Amanda brady
efficient helpful and easy to deal with sensitive matters.
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20 Jul, 2023 by Billi hoegger
Caring honest man
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13 Apr, 2023 by Christian hand
The team here at this firm have been AMAZING! From Keri and Amanda helping me with my documents to John helping me win my case. It is rare that a father wins custody of their child and this team here helped me fight tooth and nail and WIN. 10/10 on all fronts from fair pricing to flexibility and just overall satisfaction!
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07 Apr, 2023 by Jessica morris
01 Aug, 2024 by Courtney sanders
I would put zero stars if I could.
Would not recommend to anyone! don’t know about other attorneys at the firm, but I personally worked with Garner.
I had a battle with my kids grandmother wanting visitation. She was and is emotionally abusive to my child, we had years of proof. Police reports, everything! Went through child ad lidem meetings, court 2 or 3 times, $4000+ in fees, over a year of fighting for her. NOTHING got done. I eventually just had to give up fighting due to I couldn’t afford to pay for it.
Still getting billed for it.
My child still continues to have to visit.
such a waste of time and money!
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07 Mar, 2024 by Moataz alasadi
Lawyers and staff are professional and friendly.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Lacey owens
Thank you Melissa Detchemendy for taking care of everything with my car accident. You turned a bad situation into a great outcome. I couldnt of asked for anyone better. I will always highly recommend you to everyone.
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28 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Pike and Jadee were amazing throughout the divorce process. They were transparent and were in constant communication with me. They made the process as simple as possible.
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16 Feb, 2024 by Jennifer field
I do not recommend Pike. At the beginning he gave specific details of how he will represent my case. After he files the answer, he did not follow through with the specific details. He gave zero time representing me, he only replied to the opposing party and did not support representing me in any way. The opposing party did not send discovery and Pike allowed it for 9-10 months and did not pay attention to my case at ALL! He even had the audacity to tell me he was on his way to the airport on a family vacation and could not talk and HUNG UP on me. I was in complete shock of his unprofessional behaviors. I called to discuss a document he had drafted that I was not satisfied with. He will not take the time to look at evidence to represent your case and will just let whatever happens from the other parties happen, and then rush you to sign documents. He does not give you the time to discuss and correct what he has drafted. I highly would not recommend this attorney based on my experience of rudeness, unprofessional and not caring to bring up any evidence, why have his representation. Think really hard before considering Pike to represent you. Pike and his paralegal also did not forward important time sensitive documents that should have been forwarded to me. I highly do not recommend and would use a different attorney.
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02 Feb, 2024 by Alana-maria prada
25 Sep, 2023 by Matt
I wasn't sure where to start in the process but I'm glad I reached out to Melody. I recommend her services for anyone going through the divorce process. I received consistent communication from the team and we were able to navigate the settlement effectively and with an efficient timeline.
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02 May, 2023 by Anonymous
I highly recommend Swilling Family Law Firm.
I was working with an other attorney before hiring them but I was not pleased with the way the previous attorney was handling my case. She recommended Melody to me and as soon as I had my first zoom interview I knew that she was going to help me to finalize my case. It was a real pleasure working with Melody and her team. Her assistants are very dedicated and always came back pretty quickly to me.
Melody is kind and compassionate but very smart, knowledgable and determined at the same time. Going through divorce is a painful process and finding a good team who can help you to navigate through it is Priceless.
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18 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
Melody is very knowledgeable and professional. I wouldn't have known where to start with my case without her! She takes her time and interacts with your experience followed by sound advice. I would not hesitate to send any of my family and friends to her services. She is a gem in the community.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Cafe ostro
25 Mar, 2024 by Leslie lowery
Great group of people.
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15 Feb, 2024 by Sabrina zuccarini
Very disappointed! Annie was recommended to me so I checked her out with great reviews. However she definitely let me down...she let me know the DAY OF MEDIATION she had a conflict of interest with the opposite attorney. Very minimal communication. We met 2 times one to do a free consultation and then again to pay her. Little back story I was a stay at home mom for 4 years. The day I hired her I got a job. With that said when mediation came we were so very unprepared! And she forced me to take what was offered. Didn't even met with me before hand! She was not very interested in the case or what I had to say! Not working in 4 years I took on ALL THE RESPONSIBILITIES which is fine but then I had to pay off 2 of his bills for him. Not to mention anything I had to tell her or bring to the table she wanted a paper timeline then would tell me that's not going to work. She was definitely not the attorney she's chalked up to be! Never not once returned my phone calls to the point id sent several emails and wait a week for a response! Don't always go off reviews and word of mouth! Go with your gut!
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10 Jul, 2023 by Mobile home title services of georgia
Penny Welborn has been very responsive and professional in handling our business registration and DBA processing. Dylan Wilbanks has effectively and professionally helped my family and my business with various issues over the years. I enthusiastically recommend this law firm.
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15 Jun, 2023 by Judy bell
They will drag a case out as long as they can
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09 Jun, 2023 by Sarah della vecchia
I brought this firm one of the messiest cases a family attorney could probably imagine. (In fact, two firms turned my case down because they didn’t feel capable of handling all of the moving pieces in my situation. Yes, I was that client who emails/calls several times a week, for months.)
Andrew Prater was 100% honest and accurate about his opinions in my case. (Translation? He told me the truth even when it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. Meaning I was genuinely prepared for the issues I was dealing with.) Andrew Prater was 100% professional. If my case wore him out? I never knew it. I’m certain my case wore him out. He was respectful of my time, my finances, and my situation. I genuinely believed that it would be impossible for one attorney to do all of that.
Andrew? From the bottom of my heart? Thank you.
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12 Sep, 2023 by Think clean & maintenance llc
Didn't hire but great advice
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06 Jun, 2023 by Michelle clarke
Ms.Branch did a awesome job on our case I would recommend her she is very Knowledgeable about the law and a wonderful Attorney
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08 Mar, 2022 by Thomas
I had to go to Georgia for a Custody that was ordered in NYS and the person fled to Georgia. Elizabeth was the only lawyer that was willing to take the case. Elizabeth and her staff made us a priority as time was of the essence. She did an amazing job getting the petition and the paperwork before a judge.
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28 Sep, 2017 by Andrea
Rob handled my divorce a few years ago as well as a recent child custody modification. He was prompt, professional, and gave me great advice. Even between cases, Rob graciously answered any questions I had. Each time, we were able to settle out of court which saved me money while still coming to acceptable compromises. He helped make very stressful times easier.
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27 Sep, 2017 by Krista
Rob handled my divorce and custody case very effectively. He explained the process to me so that I would have an idea of what steps would be taken and what I should expect, but also prepared me so that I wasn't blindsided when something unplanned happened. Fees were discussed upfront, as were timeframes that were in our control. Rob was very helpful when I needed to make decisions because he could advise me using examples of precedent cases that were similar to my situation but he also listened to all the details in my case to be sure I was represented fairly. I would recommend him highly as legal counsel!!
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26 Sep, 2017 by Walton
Rob has represented me in several matters. I always felt his advice was given in my best interest even when it was not what I was hoping to hear. He helped negotiate a divorce settlement for me that I was comfortable with and probably was the most favorable I could have hoped for.
During the last several years I have consulted with him regarding custody issues. He helped me to set realistic expectations of the possible issues. Recently, Rob helped me with custody and child support to an outcome that was very successful. He was very good at communicating with me throughout the process. I've always felt the service I received were timely and fairly priced. I am comfortable using Rob as my Attorney.
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11 Jul, 2024 by Randy waldman
Judy is very helpful and very professional. I wouldn’t go anywhere else if I had a choice.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Sean yeomans
20 Mar, 2024 by Adam ragsdale
Lani Skipper is an outstanding and fierce advocate for her clients. Not only as a family law attorney but as a guardian ad litem to the court. The practice is also diverse in offering corporate and property law services and has an outstanding reputation in her community. Lani is a trusted counselor and advisor.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Greg vence
John and the team took great care defending me through my divorce. I was blindsided and panicked. The kept me calm and cool through the whole process. The results were better than I'd hoped.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
Dara is amazing. She has helped me navigate some very tough legal situations in my life. She is always responsive, she is very intelligent and she thinks outside the box. She takes her time, thinks things through and comes up with great ideas, and most importantly, she gets results. She has been my attorney for close to two years and she has won my case. She always answered my questions with honesty, and she had a tremendous win with my case. She remained respectful and kind throughout the entire case. Best attorney, can't even put it into words how amazing she is. I hope to never need legal counsel again, but if I do, she will always be my first choice. Thank you Dara!
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27 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
Dara helped me through an extremely tough case. From the moment I met her, she assured me that she would be able to help me out and she did exactly that. She certainly came through for me. Her prices are affordable and she is straightforward and honest about fees and what you are up against. Honesty is hard to find in an attorney. I felt like Dara had my best interest at heart the entire time she was my attorney. I would recommend her services to anyone. She genuinely cares about her clients and I will always call Dara should I ever need her representation ever again! Can't thank Dara enough! Hire Dara and you won't be disappointed.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Angela mcbeath
26 Aug, 2024 by Shayna terry
Very friendly staff. One of the best lawyers around to have to represent you.
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27 Jun, 2024 by O g
SCAM. I made an initial payment of $4K but changed my mind. 2 months after requesting a refund, the attorney stopped responding to my emails, call are sent to a retro reception desk. They don’t have a functioning office or workers. I JUST NEED MY REFUND!!!
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30 Jul, 2024 by Cory little
Well I brought my case to Mr. Phillips …and was honest and straight to the point. He gave me advice on how this case was going to turn out and it did. So I would recommend him if you wanting someone who’s has the knowledge and experience.
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22 May, 2024 by Michael ippolito
Mrs. Sellers started as a wonderful guardian al litem in my custody battle. I paid her retainer fee as well as for 10 hours of her rate ahead of time. She quickly turns into a woman who clearly thinks very highly of herself and does not take accurate notes. I won custody of my daughter with very little help from her office. She takes notes, but for some reason her notes do not match what you tell her. She has a slow response time and only remembers what she chooses. Poor communication and a poor memory did not help my case's speed. Shed drug everything out and did not return the excess money I paid her. I would not recommend using her office.
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11 Apr, 2024 by Anna martes
Divorce is hard and Ms. Sellers made it very easy for me. She answered all of my questions throughly and in a respectful manner. 10/10 recommend.
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24 Jul, 2022 by Gerry
This attorney, took $4900 from me to do nothing but cost me my sons paternity time to be thwarted by not giving me notice that I had a child custody hearing. She was unprepared in a TPO order prior and would not assert herself to a lying & vindictive wife. Today I’m having to get another attorney to clean up her mess. She dismissed herself from my case without advising me of my child custody case court date. As a result I haven’t seen my son in almost 8 months. Now I have to fork out another $2500.00 for another attorney. Thanks Joyce for a splendid job that you managed to foul up. GREAT JOB!
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17 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Ms. Edwards and her staff are excellent, their attention to detail and work ethic are to be commended. She did so much more than our previous lawyer and was able to get a legal matter that had been hanging on for years resolved quickly. I highly recommend.
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05 Jun, 2012 by Faith smith
Joy is amazing. She always listened to me to understand what my needs were and she did a superior job executing my request. Although I just met Joy, she managed my case like she was a close family friend who sincerely had my best interest at heart. During the trial she was not thrown off by the other party's spontaneous attempts to sneak in invalid information. She even fought for me all the way to the end when the Judge was giving the decision; she recommended an alternate proposal which would benefit me and the Judge accepted. I am so glad she knew what she was doing. From the first conversation with Joy I felt confident in her ability to handle my case and from the day I hired her I never worried again about my case. I would highly recommend Joy and she will handle all of my family matters.
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13 Mar, 2018 by William parker
13 Jul, 2015 by Former mrs. quitman
During my entire case I did all the foot work and I brought him countless evidence and he presented none worth my fight. He asked me for character witnesses I gave him 4 he supeona them but said know need to call on them. Bottom line I lost custody of my son not because I was unfit but because I was represented poorly. He is hard of hearing so during the trail as I was telling him of errors from my now ex husband he couldn't hear me so I had to write as fast as I could. When the ruling was passed down he didn't offer to appeal on my behalf he attached a note saying he agreed with the judge. So in the end a child I have cared for on my own for 2 years without any child support what so ever has been taken away and I now am ordered to pay child support all because of a temporary order that the child's doctor went against when the child fell ill, he never supeona the doctor. I wouldn't recommend him if you love your children because you will loose them in the end.
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01 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired this lawyer a few years back. I had worked with several other lawyers in the past. He was by far the best. I would highly recommend him.
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27 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. Riddle is the best adoption attorney in Savannah. He worked with my husband and I when we adopted our daughter. He is very knowledgeable and made sure we had all our bases covered. I would say without a doubt that he is one of the most compassionate attorneys in Savannah and I give him my highest recommendation. Anyone who is looking to adopt, whether it be here in the U.S., internationally, or even if they are working with a surrogate, should use Mr. Riddle. He is an excellent attorney and my husband and I believe he is the only choice for adoption in Savannah.
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10 Feb, 2017 by David
She is a tough, knowledgeable attorney. She fought hard for me and my children. I found her to be diligent, prepared, honest and very easy to work with; I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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05 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous
She was very passionate about my case. Very friendly office staff. She is hard to contact by telephone, but I had 24/7 access to her via email, and she responded normally within minutes. Excellent results in a very difficult set of circumstances. I would definitely hire her again.
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12 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Very hard to deal with. Took retainer and never communicated with me at all. DO NOT USE!
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26 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
We were having financial issues due to high medical bills. We consulted with Mr. Cates, and he was highly professional and courteous. He contacted us personally and spent quite a bit of time explaining our options.
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30 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous
Our first meeting with Mr. Cates wasn't too impressive. His door was open and he was on the phone with, I assume, a client. Apparently an unhappy client. He was loud and brusk with his caller. He apparently was getting more agitated by the minute. He finished the call and after a few minutes called us in. We explained our situation. To be fair it was going to be complicated. In order to file a bankruptcy we (he) had to go over 3 years of amended tax returns. He say he would help for $1500.00. We paid in 3 installments. after 2 weeks I called to check on his progress. We went back to his office and listened to how long and complicated our case was going to be for him to go through. He asked for an additional $500.00. I wrote a check. By this time I couldn't have paid our bills if I had wanted to. He advised us to not pay anyone or try to make arrangements with our creditors now. Long story short. We didn't pay our bills. He never filed not one paper with the court in advance of starting bankruptcy proceedings. He said our case was complicated. (Again and again) Our creditors had already cancelled cards and threatened foreclosure and car repossession. He said it really wouldn't do any good to file bankruptcy now. Creditors were charging off or threatening to sue. He said we should just forget it now. Our credit was gone and now unfixable. He looked up and said "you know you are not getting any money back don't you?" He said our phone time and his reading had run his bill up. We left in shock! In my opinion he should check into anger management classes. I would NEVER refer anyone to this ONE man office. (Oh, he did have a receptionist that worked part time.) And we were out $2,000.00 for NOTHING!
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19 Nov, 2019 by Eric jenkins
16 May, 2018 by Chris tolbert
31 May, 2022 by Anonymous
We had a complicated family business and Gina really helped me with my asset distribution from a family business. Very grateful.
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08 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous
Hired Gina for custody modification but from the beginning she made false promises and mistakes .
I felt misinformed and manipulated into a prolong court process which has financially devasted me and my young kids. My kids are still being abused but now we are even poorer than before thanks to Gina and her office. I am absolutely heartbroken and suffering but instead of admitting her defeat and faults she threatened me with a lawsuit and collections. Please choose someone else as your attorney so you don't suffer like us.
Heartbroken mom.
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15 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired her in Feb 2018 and from the beginning I felt she was a good lawyer and responded to me quickly. Hopefully when it got to working on a settlement agreement for parenting time , she was all for my exhusband having 1/2 of the parenting time in TWO DIFFERENT COUNTIES! I had to find another lawyer that was gonig to take my side all the way to the courtroom!
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11 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
My encounter - My divorcing spouse wanted to cherry-pick among our 'same-blood' children during our divorce. Angie's judge-recommendation was to award 'division' of our children, between homes, instead of awarding them to stay together, between homes. --Is that looking out for our children's best interests? really?... I unfortunately discovered later I was not the only one she did this to during her practice of law. Ask yourself, who separates young brothers and sisters of the same bloodline? --Angie does I've found, and does it regularly. Caution -check her records.
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19 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
Angela Woodall is without a doubt the worse lawyer I have ever encountered. Her office looks like it just came out of a cardboard box, She claimed to be an expert on family law but when we went to mediation the opposing counsel schooled her like she was a pre-law undergrad. Every-time she needed a document for my case she asked me to print it because her printer was small and too expensive to use. After it became evident that the divorce was not going to be as simple as she promised she withdrew from the case without notice. If she is your lawyer dismiss her immediately before you get screwed over as well. I am posting this anonymously as I have a pending complaint against her with the GA Bar.
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25 Dec, 2018 by Patrick wilcox
I hired Ms. Woodall in 2017, I told her that I needed an attorney that would have my best interest during my divorce. In my opinion What I got was an attorney who was not knowledgeable about the law and constantly asking for money, though we never made it to court. I continuously asked her what my case status was and have you talked to the other attorney. In my opinion it seemed I would almost have to force her to contact my wife's lawyer. It is my opinion that she was never aggressive, she would say I just need another payment to take us to the end of the case but there was never an end. After almost a year of seemingly no results. I asked her to please remove herself from the case. I filed for a hearing myself and hired another attorney. Surprise, surprise I was divorced in a month. From this new attorney I learned that I didn't have to pay the whole mortgage on a house I didn't live in and that my ex wife should have paid at least half. My new attorney asked why I never got an emergency hearing? She said a judge would have made her pay because she had no vested interests to do so. In my opinion that would have been nice to know from Ms. Woodall. I wound up paying the entire mortgage for a year. Then the new lawyer asked me why I was giving my wife 35% of a house she did not buy, never paid mortgage in, and her name was not on the deed. My new attorney explained that she could have gotten that percentage much lower. In my opinion that would have also been nice to know from Ms. Woodall. Instead Ms. Woodall worked a 65% to 35% split. I never write reviews but I am making a special exception for Ms. Woodall. There are thousands of good attorneys in the Atlanta to Dallas GA area, in my opinion she is not one of them. Save your self some time and money by always check reviews when hiring an attorney. In my opinion run from any attorney with low rating on Avvo and other such sites.
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05 Dec, 2023 by Unbelievable
I can’t believe the amount of funds you charge for a simple divorce, I would never recommend you or your firm to represent anyone I know,
Unbelievable
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21 Aug, 2013 by Lisa
Wonderful experience during a difficult time. Quality representation at an affordable cost. Was able to obtain joint custody, when my ex wanted full custody. Kept me informed and was sensitive to all parties involved. Made me feel secure and comfortable about my case. Did not sugar coat anything. Went to her desperate and left feeling much stronger!
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25 May, 2021 by David
Ms. Serlis has assisted me with several legal matters over the years and I have always been very pleased with her work. She always stayed in close contact with me, always informed me of any new developments, wrote excellent documents and had great trial skills. Just recently, she successfully helped me with a family law matter, for which I am very grateful to her. I would recommend her without any reservation.
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29 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
She was never dressed professionally, did not keep in contact, and I had to ask her to send the remainder of my funds instead of them automatically being forwarded to me. I paid a huge amount of fees for calls and emails. I never ended up going to family court and Irene Serlis took 80% of my retainer. Overall unprofessional, I do not recommend.
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10 Nov, 2020 by Paula
My father had gotten to the age where he repeated himself constantly. He knew exactly what he wanted and exactly what he was doing but he was just telling it over and over again. So he needed to be treated a little more lovingly then he used to be. And Jennifer was extremely nice and kind and worked with us as he told her stories over and over again
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03 Mar, 2019 by Randall
Jennifer Hildebrand is the worse she withdrew as my appeal attorney and left me in the middle of appeal and my whole case got dismissed never trust this Attorney !
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25 Mar, 2014 by Caron
Ms. Schnur picked up my child support modification case at virtually the last minute after my former attorney had a unavoidable issue which prevented him from being in court. Ms. Schnur was very personable, attentive, and helpful out of court, and very professional and knowledgeable in court. The result of my case was exactly what I had hoped for (child support remained the same). I could not have asked for better representation.
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06 Nov, 2013 by Sharon
Lesia seemed interested in the divorce case when I hired her and that interest lasted only a few months. I am aware that she had some difficulty with the husband's stalling antics since he would not sign anything. But let me make it very clear that she was disappeared and while we may have access to her text messages she has not returned our messages or phone calls. She left with the case up in the air. So very unprofessional and was a tremendous letdown for us as we had already paid her to file the paperwork. I feel that once she discovered how difficult the husband was going to be, it would have been most professional of her to let us know that she wanted off the case.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Shaakirah landers
07 Jan, 2023 by Marcia sylvester
No reason to fear this place they drag out chump change cases and have newbies and interns do all the work. Big companies spend more money in litigation than they would have if they settled. Stay away!!!
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08 Dec, 2022 by Delisa shatteen
Definitely would not recommend for hire… they purposely dragged out our case. The Plaintiff was more than willing to settle for way less than they was in the beginning but the attorney never said a word. No calls, communication and very unprofessional. Wish we saw these reviews beforehand.
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What an Adoption Lawyer Can Do for You
An adoption lawyer specializes in navigating the legal complexities of the adoption process, ensuring that the rights of all parties involved - the adoptive parents, birth parents, and the child - are protected. They assist families through the different types of adoption, such as domestic, international, foster care, stepparent, and private adoptions. Adoption lawyers ensure that the adoption process complies with state, federal, and international laws, and handle any legal issues that may arise during the process, such as terminating parental rights, conducting home studies, and finalizing the adoption.
If you're looking to adopt or if you're a birth parent considering placing your child for adoption, an adoption lawyer can guide you through the legal requirements and ensure the process goes smoothly.
When Should I Hire an Adoption Lawyer?
You should consider hiring an adoption lawyer in the following situations:
- Private or independent adoption: If you’re adopting a child directly from the birth parents without the involvement of an adoption agency, a lawyer is essential to draft and review all legal documents, including consent forms and parental rights termination agreements.
- Foster care adoption: If you’re adopting a child from foster care, a lawyer can help navigate the legal process, ensure the child’s eligibility for adoption, and represent you in court to finalize the adoption.
- Stepparent or relative adoption: If you’re adopting a stepchild or a relative, a lawyer can assist in terminating the parental rights of the biological parent and ensure the adoption is completed legally and efficiently.
- International adoption: International adoptions are complex, involving multiple layers of laws from the U.S. and the child’s birth country. A lawyer can help navigate immigration requirements and ensure compliance with international treaties like the Hague Convention.
- Contested adoptions: If a birth parent changes their mind about the adoption or there is a dispute over parental rights, a lawyer can represent you in court and ensure that the adoption proceeds legally.
- Adoption for same-sex couples: If you're a same-sex couple looking to adopt, a lawyer can help ensure that your adoption complies with state laws and that both parents have equal legal rights to the child.
- Birth parent representation: If you’re a birth parent considering adoption, a lawyer can ensure that your rights are protected, help you understand the legal implications of terminating parental rights, and ensure that your decision is legally sound.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process can help avoid legal complications and ensure that the adoption is legally finalized as smoothly as possible.
What Does an Adoption Lawyer Do?
An adoption lawyer provides a variety of legal services, ensuring that the adoption process is completed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing legal paperwork: Adoption lawyers handle all the necessary paperwork, including petitions to terminate parental rights, consent forms, and final adoption decrees. They ensure that the adoption is in line with state, federal, and international laws.
- Conducting home studies: Some adoptions require a home study to evaluate the prospective adoptive family. While a social worker usually conducts the study, a lawyer can ensure that the process complies with legal requirements and that the report is submitted correctly.
- Terminating parental rights: Lawyers assist in terminating the legal rights of the biological parents, either voluntarily through signed consent or involuntarily through court proceedings if necessary.
- Representing clients in court: Adoption lawyers represent adoptive parents, birth parents, or other parties in court hearings to finalize the adoption or resolve disputes.
- Navigating international adoption laws: For international adoptions, a lawyer helps ensure that all legal requirements, both in the U.S. and the child’s home country, are met, including securing the child’s visa and citizenship.
- Providing legal advice: Adoption lawyers guide clients through each step of the adoption process, advising them on their rights and obligations, as well as any potential legal issues that may arise.
- Drafting post-adoption agreements: In some cases, especially open adoptions, a lawyer can help draft post-adoption agreements that specify the level of contact between the adoptive and birth parents.
How Are Adoption Lawyers Paid?
Adoption lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the adoption and the time involved. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many adoption lawyers charge a flat fee for handling the entire adoption process. This is common for straightforward adoptions, such as stepparent or foster care adoptions, where the legal work is relatively predictable.
- Hourly rate: For more complex adoptions, such as contested or international adoptions, some lawyers charge by the hour, with rates typically ranging from $200 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Retainer: In cases where the adoption process may take longer or involve more legal work (e.g., termination of parental rights or court disputes), a lawyer may require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on the case.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer upfront, so you understand the total cost of the adoption and any additional expenses that may arise during the process.
How Much Does an Adoption Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an adoption lawyer depends on the type of adoption and the complexity of the case. General cost estimates include:
- Stepparent or relative adoption: Legal fees for these types of adoptions typically range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on whether the adoption is contested or requires a court hearing.
- Domestic private adoption: The legal fees for a private adoption usually range from $5,000 to $10,000, including drafting documents, terminating parental rights, and finalizing the adoption in court.
- International adoption: International adoptions are generally more expensive, with legal fees ranging from $7,000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the adoption and the child’s country of origin.
- Contested adoption: If the adoption is contested and involves court disputes, legal fees may range from $10,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on the length and complexity of the court proceedings.
In addition to lawyer fees, adoptive parents should also be aware of additional costs such as court filing fees, home study fees, and travel expenses (for international adoptions).
Top Questions to Ask an Adoption Lawyer
Before hiring an adoption lawyer, it’s important to ask key questions to ensure they have the experience and knowledge to handle your case effectively. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with adoptions?
Ensure the lawyer has experience with the specific type of adoption you’re pursuing, whether it’s domestic, international, foster care, or stepparent adoption. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee or hourly rate and ask for a detailed breakdown of the costs involved in your adoption. -
What are the legal requirements for my adoption?
Ask the lawyer to explain the legal steps involved in your adoption and any specific requirements that may apply to your case, such as home studies or parental consent. -
How long will the adoption process take?
Adoption timelines can vary depending on the type of adoption, so ask the lawyer for an estimate of how long the process will take, including any potential delays. -
What are the common challenges in adoption cases?
Ask about any potential legal challenges that could arise during the adoption process and how the lawyer plans to address them. -
Will I need to go to court?
Depending on the adoption, you may need to attend court hearings. Ask the lawyer whether your presence will be required and what to expect during these hearings. -
Can you help with post-adoption issues?
Ask the lawyer if they can assist with any post-adoption issues, such as obtaining the child’s birth certificate, finalizing the child’s U.S. citizenship (for international adoptions), or drafting post-adoption contact agreements.
How to Check the Credibility of an Adoption Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable adoption lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and experience:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice law and has no disciplinary actions on their record.
- Look for adoption experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in adoption law and have experience handling cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about their experience with the lawyer.
- Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on adoption cases.
- Check for memberships in relevant organizations: Look for lawyers who are members of adoption-focused organizations like the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA), which can indicate their expertise in this field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your first consultation with an adoption lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Information about the child and birth parents: Provide any available information about the child you’re adopting (e.g., age, country of origin, current living situation) and the birth parents, if applicable.
- Adoption preferences: Be clear about the type of adoption you’re pursuing - whether it’s domestic, international, foster care, stepparent, or private - and discuss any preferences you have regarding the child’s age, background, or special needs.
- Legal documents (if applicable): If you’ve already begun the adoption process or have signed any agreements, bring copies of all relevant legal documents, such as consent forms or agency agreements.
- Questions about the adoption process: Prepare a list of questions about the legal steps involved in your adoption, potential timelines, and any concerns you may have about the process.
- Financial considerations: Be ready to discuss your budget for legal fees and any additional costs, such as home studies, court fees, and travel expenses (for international adoptions).
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice for your adoption journey.
