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30 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Katina is proactive and responsive to her internal customers. She manages multiple projects well even under stressful time restraints.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Mike
Leon is an outstanding attorney. His advice and guidance was compelling in my case and his responsiveness to my needs were gratifying. I recommend Leons services to all legal matters and we have secured a relationship for his services as a valued and trusted attorney for all personal and business related needs.
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05 Mar, 2018 by Jeb
My wife and I worked with Kim Hoipkemier on our wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney. She was FANTASTIC. I would recommend Kim to anyone. She's caring, smart, responsive, and always on time. I am a lawyer myself so I appreciate good attorneys, and she is a great one.
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29 Dec, 2008 by Anonymous
Exceptional talent, ability and client care although sometimes busy and hard to reach immediately.
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15 Apr, 2019 by David
I have been with Greg Walling since 1989 and can't imagine my life (personal and professional) without him there to provide sage counsel. He has always been there for me on issues big and small to help me make wise decisions. He is professional, knowledgeable, thorough and a real gentleman! I seldom recommend anyone, but it is a pure joy refer Greg for those seeking a fine man and attorney all in one.
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03 May, 2021 by Gary
I hired Ms Hughes for some complicated legal problems and was pleasantly surprised with her knowledge and professionalism. She wasted not time assembling the information she needed to proceed and got to work! She was easy to reach and returned my calls quickly. Her knowledge of the law is impressive. I have recently sent her another legal matter that I am just as confident will be handled in the same successful and professional manner. Gary
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15 Feb, 2012 by Laura
Were you ever frustrated by NOT having a return phone call or update on your case? Ms. Brill was great and kept me informed. She has handled several property matters for me including a property in my Mother's estate. I referred friends to her and they reported she was very efficient. They were pleased with how their legal matters were handled.
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24 Apr, 2017 by Ben
Chris Troutman is the champion of the client. Very patient. Very efficient. Able to process legal jargon and communicate to lay people with normal language. Would definitely recommend to family and friends as well as request his services for myself in the future.
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24 Jul, 2014 by Benjamin
David is an Exceptional Attorney that successfully cleared up my tough case! I sincerely wish I had met him earlier in life because he is hands down the best attorney I have had and over the years I have had many. It’s extremely tough these days to find an attorney who cares about their profession, and you as a client, to do what is right and do it with integrity. David is very sharp and a quick thinker. He has extensive knowledge from arbitration to trial court which allows him to provide great insight into go-forward options. I liked his pragmatic style and strategies which were very successful in my case. I give him the highest recommendation.
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19 Jul, 2015 by Ray
30+ Years for my Business as well as Personal & Family needs.
I choose G. Michael Smith the same way as a personal or family Dr. would be chosen:
I Do my research for the best reviews I’m comfortable are real and not self-reviews,
I ensure they have the Philosophy that getting the Degree is only the first step, that they never stop learning and are always doing significantly more continuing education than what is required.
I want someone that knows their limits & when its best to bring in someone with specialized experience and/or training is needed & Have the specific knowledge of the profession so that they will know who that will be.
He has fit all those needs for me! He has been there for everything from Auto Accidents, Business Creation, Day to Day Business Needs as well as Selling and Closing Business to Wills.
Hes the best for business or personal and family needs! You will see how over the years he's been so helpful in my Business and Person life for both my family as well as myself!
Auto Accidents:
My children each had one, my wife had 1 and I have had 2 serious ones. One he took care of everything including having the Police officer remove the ticket that I was improperly given after proving it was not my fault. He always goes to court with any family member for tickets, wow he helped so much!
He's wise enough to know as complicated as my case was & brought in co-counsel that he has known for most if not all of his legal career that was so over the top in experience that some Case Law & First Cases in GA he was the Lawyer. What more can you ask than having a lawyer that is not so self-absorbed that they "Knows All " and will not bring in co-counsel to one that when an expert in that area of the law to his clients advantage he brings in the best (which is what happened to my recently in a very serious issue I had).
Business:
With his assistance I have: Purchased 1 company, Chose not to purchase another do to his advice, Created multiple corporations both LLC & Inc.’s, & Sold 2 Corporations.
Death of family members:
My Parents passed away and they had 2 different wills one was considerably newer than the other, this as an issue out of state involved other family members. G. Michael was able to get the other Lawyer to finally admit to the newer will and I received it within 24 hours.
My Mother in-law died out of state without a will he helped us with that and to get her elderly father to understand why he needed to create a will and offered to help him create it and send it to him to be signed locally and when he passed away assisted us with that as well.
Divorce & Custody:
He was instrumental in getting custody of my child & the whole divorce. He had the best idea in the world as to how to deal with visitation holidays and other times. Limiting my risk of paying for travel for my child to see the other parent. He made a very painful divorce more comfortable than I thought possible.
Buying a home:
The morning of closing we went by my new home and there as a huge trench from water run off cutting the back of my property in half and convinced the builder to install a head-wall and underground pipe to the retention pond so my property as well as what would be my next door neighbor’s property would not be effected.
Home repair problems:
A contractor leaked hydraulic fluid on my driveway and in the process of cleaning it ruined my concrete driveway He was able to get them to pay the over $5,000 to replace it.
Bottom line I hope he never Retires our whole family would be lost without him!
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03 Aug, 2017 by Morgan
Alex is an amazing lawyer! He is very calm and level headed with his planning even when I was very panicked! He is kind and sympathetic but I'm glad I was not on the other side having to out wit him! A very smart and well prepared attorney is who you want on your side. Alex represents me in all my business affairs.
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20 May, 2012 by Dave
My company needed help collecting from a client. Steven quickly got up to speed on our issue and presented several options. His recommendation was actually the lowest cost option, where he prepared just enough documentation for us to be taken seriously, and helped us do the rest of the leg work on our own. I appreciated Steven's practical advice, educational approach, and focus on the end-result rather than billable hours. Thanks to Steven's help, we collected the amount owed within two weeks.
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16 Feb, 2013 by Richard
I ran a successful business in the Atlanta area over the last 20 years. I neeeded legal help several times and I turned to Mr. Dudley for assistance. He gave me good advice, through answers and we had great success ! I would highly recommend him !
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29 Mar, 2016 by Frank
Attorney Law did an excellent job taking care of my case. He was timely and considerate and had our best interest first and foremost. Thank you for a job well done. I would hire this young man again and again to take care of my law needs.
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28 Jul, 2011 by Anonymous
David was very trustworthy and honest. His approach is to be honest and fair and do "the right thing". He was in line with what I needed in order to negotiate a fair distribution of the estate inheritance of my mother's late husband.
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01 Aug, 2015 by Kevin kirby
I contacted Charles when my partner of 10 years moved out of our home while I was at work, filed four lawsuits against me claiming I was "merely a causal acquaintance" and trespassing in my own home. When my ex, a family law lawyer who had also hired two attorneys, began to threaten me if I hired counsel - I knew I needed not just a smart attorney, but someone who would come in late in the process and fight on my behalf.
Charles was upfront and direct, helping me to understand both the big and small picture of what was happening. I only wish I had hired Charles sooner in the process. I strongly recommend.
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20 Apr, 2021 by Demetri
I found Mr. Fitzgerald through a post that he left on this website years back. I required legal advice as a gym employee. Although, I live and work in Illinois, I decided to contact him. He was more than happy to give me legal advice, which was conducted in both a professional and precise manner.
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24 Mar, 2008 by Anonymous
Attorney Ford went far and beyond all expectations. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a real estate attorney.
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17 Apr, 2019 by Talena
John worked on my mother's probate case and was amazing from beginning to end. He kept the estate updated at every step of the way. We had a very complicated case as a stranger was trying to steal my mother's home with a fake Will. John powered through and successful preserved my mother's estate.
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01 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I consulted with Mr.Spizzirri and he provided me with great advice and what to do regarding my POA. He mentioned every detail and asked questions I didn't even think of.
He would be a definite choice if I were to need a attorney.
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20 Aug, 2019 by Kim butterfield
13 Dec, 2017 by Sharonda fields
Today I finally wrapped up my case due to the legal expertise of Brad. From day 1 he was helpful, fully available and extremely competent on my employment matter. I received daily emails with information and updates on my case. He answered every single call, replied promptly to my emails and the documents and drafts he prepared were very well written making me comfortable on his preparation for trial. Due to his argressivness and trail ready meantily my case settled to my liking. I would recommend this lawyer for anything employment, business contract or personal injury related. Brad thank you so much for fighting for my rights, holding the other side accountable and being a friend during this tough year. Thank you!
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28 Jul, 2010 by Anonymous
Keisha is one of the most professional attorneys I have ever worked with. When she says she will do something she does it to the best of her ability and delivers great quality. I love working with her and would recommend that anyone who is looking for a good attorney to find her.
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04 Oct, 2012 by Anonymous
George Fox prepared trust documents for me and my husband as well as my elderly parent. When she died the transition was seamless and exactly what we had hoped for. His dry wit and humor makes dealing with legal stuff almost fun.
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24 Jan, 2015 by Davemd
Jim is a rare individual and lawyer. There are some hideously awful people in corporate healthcare who carry on as if they are doing God's work. They are bankrupting and killing us and "legitimate "law firms are covering it up. Jim sees right through it and knows who to go after and how to do it. . I spoke to so many "great" lawyers who were either afraid to get in the ring or they just didn't have the brain Jim has. He is a man of great integrity a trait which is increasingly rare among healthcare lawyers.
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03 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Vincent successfully represented us in a shareholder dispute arising from a M&A transaction. He was just what we needed in this type of high stakes litigation. We will go back to Vincent and the Robbins Firm in the future for any litigation and pre-litigation matters.
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01 Aug, 2014 by Sean
I met Chris through my family. He had previously helped my Dad through a series of tough, multi-faceted negotiations with a very large corporate entity. His legal advice on negotiating my employment contract and options agreement with a new employer was superb. He asks all the questions, is well spoken and thoroughly educated.
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14 Jul, 2012 by Anonymous
We hired Linda to draft and negotiate the sale of one of our business sections. She was professional, timely and persuasive. We will use her again in the future.
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26 Feb, 2012 by Anonymous
Ms Martin was very patient and understanding. She explained all my options and thoroughly answered all my questions. She was often immediately available to take my calls, but replied quickly if I had to leave a message. I was very satisfied with her services and would strongly recommend her to others.
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12 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
He really assisted my mother in the time of need
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You
A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:
- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
- Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
- Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.
What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
- Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
- Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
How Are Business Lawyers Paid?
Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
What are your fees, and how do you bill?
Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
