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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Dan brown
They have a whole webpage on surgical malpractice, and when I called to discuss my claim, they weren't interested.
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08 Nov, 2024 by Turner alaina
Miller & Zois, Attorneys at Law, provided exceptional legal support with their knowledgeable and professional team. Their dedication and personalized approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Deanne christensen
I would not even talk to this firm because they hung up on me when I was just trying to ask them a question. The woman was very rude to me.
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01 Aug, 2024 by Joy miller
Brad filed for a warrant motion recall when he should not have, just to take my money. I had hire another attorney first and I should’ve stayed with him. My son was falsely accused and he was found innocent from questioning, so the detective told me that I didn’t need an attorney. I told Brad macfee and he acted like he was in shock. If I would not have said anything about a refund he would’ve kept my money. I paid him $1500. Who would allow someone to keep their money for nothing. Not me! He told me that he would give me my $1000 back. He got his secretary or whatever she is working from her home, because he has no office to send me an invoice. Saying that he charged me for my affidavits $300 for an hour. We never talked about that, if we did I would not have agreed to that is what I texted him. He never called me back and he ignore my calls after the day he told me a lie about my money. I called and texted a week later asking about my money and Liz said that she didn’t have my address, but Brad had it. Poor communication on their end. I went to her address to pick up my $825 check. I wouldn’t recommend him to a cat. This is what I text Brad and he just read my messages everytime that I text him. Coward
Why are you trying to rip me off? You told me that you were sending me a check for $1,000. You did the motion like Rodney did and really should not have because you knew that it would not work. I need my money back. Not, $825.00
Brad Why didn’t you tell me that I was being charged for the affidavit statement. I would have never agreed to that. You also made it like the warrant would be recalled, because you sent the affidavits attached. You knew that it wouldn’t work, because Rodney told me that it was denied and you knew that. And turn around and misrepresent the truth and you didn’t disclose an affidavit fee. I should’ve stayed with Rodney. it was all about money.
I never agreed to pay you for an affidavit. You stole my money.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Jerica blanding
Brad was the worst lawyer EVER he stole over $500 and never returned my money he played so many games and never barely called us. Not to mention it was like pulling a persons heart out with your bare hands. That’s how hard it was to get in contact. He has a iPhone so I would see him many times read my messages and keep them on read. I guess it’s no surprise we lost our case. He was the worst ever and I wouldn’t recommend him for not even the simplest case. PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!
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06 Aug, 2023 by Trust evans
11 Dec, 2024 by Kenneth postell
05 Jul, 2024 by Urania williams
Wonderful service if it wasn’t for the attorney I had I would not know where I would be right now
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01 Apr, 2024 by Jhon valero
11 Dec, 2024 by Kenneth postell
05 Jul, 2024 by Urania williams
Wonderful service if it wasn’t for the attorney I had I would not know where I would be right now
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01 Apr, 2024 by Jhon valero
11 Dec, 2024 by Kenneth postell
05 Jul, 2024 by Urania williams
Wonderful service if it wasn’t for the attorney I had I would not know where I would be right now
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01 Apr, 2024 by Jhon valero
12 Mar, 2024 by Tierra dixon
26 Feb, 2024 by Junovia fulton
21 Mar, 2023 by Great journey
Best accident lawyer in the United States of America 🇺🇸
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10 Jan, 2025 by Dirtville ganey
This place doesn’t want to help those in serious accidents that matter for customers. First off the receptionist in the front desk Kim is very rude, unprofessional and doesn’t like returning calls. The lawyer himself Jeffery talks a big game about helping and fighting for the clients but he doesn’t!!!! He looks for his money only for the law-firm and five other more money just for being refurred to them, more than the person that’s being handled on the case. Nobody returns calls until they get annoyed by the client/clients!! I can recall calling 4 times in one day just to hear back for information then waited additional 15 till they can to the phone. I wouldn’t recommend anyone using him for help. There’s no real justice dealing with him except laying him off and making him look good when truly he’s not!!!! And he take weeks to resolve issues and get any updates on what’s happening with the case.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Zilly
Do not waste your time dealing with these people. They are only out for their selves and are very selfish. They do not care about my concerns about my recent case and aren't fighting hard enough. I rather deal with another attorney than them. Was referred by the wrong person anyway!!!!!! By the way Kim (at the front desk) is very rude and unprofessional! Donna (the other woman who works there) is the only person who is nice and seems to care. Jeff Miller (the actual attorney) is BS he will look you in the face and act he cares but really doesn't. DO NOT COME HERE.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Rocky marciano memorial
24 Sep, 2024 by Brian coleman
A federal indictment should be soon for this office for the amount of money stolen from their clients. This office represented my wife grandfather personal injury and wrongful death case. Peter was hired in December 1996, a year after opening this firm. My wife father died from asbestos lung cancer in 2003. Sadly, the estate only saw 100k over the past 20 year and her grandfather never received the settlement money neither did she or her grandmother who are both named in his Will. To this day, this office is sending small checks to the estate but have claimed over 40 million of dollars from the companies trust funds in relations to the injuries and deaths of their clients.
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03 Jun, 2024 by Annmarie bouchet
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07 May, 2024 by Patrick kelly
The Nicholls Law Firm has been handling my father's (RIP) retirement asbestos claim for decades...once in a while we got a small check and Nicholls got their cut. We receive a Xmas Thank You with planning day timer/pen from them annually. This past holiday (Dec 2023) the packet included a card for driver's "what to do/not do in case of an accident" which was a fantastic resource...as well as a good on-the-road contact number etc in case of an accident. Wanting maybe a half dozen of these for my grown kids and family, I contacted the Nicholl';s office inquiring, as an existing client, if I could receive more (maybe half a dozen...minimal postage) of these cards and Nicholl's contact information. The women's intonation that answered the Main Office telephone, apathetic attitude, lack of interest in my reason for calling and...me begging for her to take my information for a possible Office response, was beyond unprofessional. It was like the Nicholl's office dragged some city/urban homeless woman off the street to be their up-front first face/voice of the Company. She abruptly hung up the phone and I figured, well, so much for future help from Nicholl's and disseminating their business solicitation and resource. Business and cash flow must be pretty good for them to slam the door in the face of existing clients and not be bothered with continuing a business relationship. The next Holiday packet that arrives will be sent back "Return to Sender" with a terse note re the dark place where they can file it.
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20 Jan, 2025 by Tanya
Very sarcastic intake paralegal. Snickering laughing and condescending with potential client..nope don't recommend. I don't mind lawyers aggressive not staff.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Mildred fields
I was impressed by my attorney Justin Metheny he handled my case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result. Justin Metheny was always available to answer my question and concerns he put me at ease throughout the legal process.
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10 Oct, 2024 by Juliann fedele
I was visiting Baltimore Maryland and had an accident. I called Ballenger & Roche for help and understanding of my case. Jennifer was very informative and helpful. Kept in contact with me, took care of all paperwork and close my case quickly and I am happy with the results. They truly care
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10 Jan, 2025 by Dirtville ganey
This place doesn’t want to help those in serious accidents that matter for customers. First off the receptionist in the front desk Kim is very rude, unprofessional and doesn’t like returning calls. The lawyer himself Jeffery talks a big game about helping and fighting for the clients but he doesn’t!!!! He looks for his money only for the law-firm and five other more money just for being refurred to them, more than the person that’s being handled on the case. Nobody returns calls until they get annoyed by the client/clients!! I can recall calling 4 times in one day just to hear back for information then waited additional 15 till they can to the phone. I wouldn’t recommend anyone using him for help. There’s no real justice dealing with him except laying him off and making him look good when truly he’s not!!!! And he take weeks to resolve issues and get any updates on what’s happening with the case.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Zilly
Do not waste your time dealing with these people. They are only out for their selves and are very selfish. They do not care about my concerns about my recent case and aren't fighting hard enough. I rather deal with another attorney than them. Was referred by the wrong person anyway!!!!!! By the way Kim (at the front desk) is very rude and unprofessional! Donna (the other woman who works there) is the only person who is nice and seems to care. Jeff Miller (the actual attorney) is BS he will look you in the face and act he cares but really doesn't. DO NOT COME HERE.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Rocky marciano memorial
10 Jan, 2025 by Dirtville ganey
This place doesn’t want to help those in serious accidents that matter for customers. First off the receptionist in the front desk Kim is very rude, unprofessional and doesn’t like returning calls. The lawyer himself Jeffery talks a big game about helping and fighting for the clients but he doesn’t!!!! He looks for his money only for the law-firm and five other more money just for being refurred to them, more than the person that’s being handled on the case. Nobody returns calls until they get annoyed by the client/clients!! I can recall calling 4 times in one day just to hear back for information then waited additional 15 till they can to the phone. I wouldn’t recommend anyone using him for help. There’s no real justice dealing with him except laying him off and making him look good when truly he’s not!!!! And he take weeks to resolve issues and get any updates on what’s happening with the case.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Zilly
Do not waste your time dealing with these people. They are only out for their selves and are very selfish. They do not care about my concerns about my recent case and aren't fighting hard enough. I rather deal with another attorney than them. Was referred by the wrong person anyway!!!!!! By the way Kim (at the front desk) is very rude and unprofessional! Donna (the other woman who works there) is the only person who is nice and seems to care. Jeff Miller (the actual attorney) is BS he will look you in the face and act he cares but really doesn't. DO NOT COME HERE.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Rocky marciano memorial
10 Jan, 2025 by Dirtville ganey
This place doesn’t want to help those in serious accidents that matter for customers. First off the receptionist in the front desk Kim is very rude, unprofessional and doesn’t like returning calls. The lawyer himself Jeffery talks a big game about helping and fighting for the clients but he doesn’t!!!! He looks for his money only for the law-firm and five other more money just for being refurred to them, more than the person that’s being handled on the case. Nobody returns calls until they get annoyed by the client/clients!! I can recall calling 4 times in one day just to hear back for information then waited additional 15 till they can to the phone. I wouldn’t recommend anyone using him for help. There’s no real justice dealing with him except laying him off and making him look good when truly he’s not!!!! And he take weeks to resolve issues and get any updates on what’s happening with the case.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Zilly
Do not waste your time dealing with these people. They are only out for their selves and are very selfish. They do not care about my concerns about my recent case and aren't fighting hard enough. I rather deal with another attorney than them. Was referred by the wrong person anyway!!!!!! By the way Kim (at the front desk) is very rude and unprofessional! Donna (the other woman who works there) is the only person who is nice and seems to care. Jeff Miller (the actual attorney) is BS he will look you in the face and act he cares but really doesn't. DO NOT COME HERE.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Rocky marciano memorial
10 Jan, 2025 by Dirtville ganey
This place doesn’t want to help those in serious accidents that matter for customers. First off the receptionist in the front desk Kim is very rude, unprofessional and doesn’t like returning calls. The lawyer himself Jeffery talks a big game about helping and fighting for the clients but he doesn’t!!!! He looks for his money only for the law-firm and five other more money just for being refurred to them, more than the person that’s being handled on the case. Nobody returns calls until they get annoyed by the client/clients!! I can recall calling 4 times in one day just to hear back for information then waited additional 15 till they can to the phone. I wouldn’t recommend anyone using him for help. There’s no real justice dealing with him except laying him off and making him look good when truly he’s not!!!! And he take weeks to resolve issues and get any updates on what’s happening with the case.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Zilly
Do not waste your time dealing with these people. They are only out for their selves and are very selfish. They do not care about my concerns about my recent case and aren't fighting hard enough. I rather deal with another attorney than them. Was referred by the wrong person anyway!!!!!! By the way Kim (at the front desk) is very rude and unprofessional! Donna (the other woman who works there) is the only person who is nice and seems to care. Jeff Miller (the actual attorney) is BS he will look you in the face and act he cares but really doesn't. DO NOT COME HERE.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Rocky marciano memorial
10 Jan, 2025 by Dirtville ganey
This place doesn’t want to help those in serious accidents that matter for customers. First off the receptionist in the front desk Kim is very rude, unprofessional and doesn’t like returning calls. The lawyer himself Jeffery talks a big game about helping and fighting for the clients but he doesn’t!!!! He looks for his money only for the law-firm and five other more money just for being refurred to them, more than the person that’s being handled on the case. Nobody returns calls until they get annoyed by the client/clients!! I can recall calling 4 times in one day just to hear back for information then waited additional 15 till they can to the phone. I wouldn’t recommend anyone using him for help. There’s no real justice dealing with him except laying him off and making him look good when truly he’s not!!!! And he take weeks to resolve issues and get any updates on what’s happening with the case.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Zilly
Do not waste your time dealing with these people. They are only out for their selves and are very selfish. They do not care about my concerns about my recent case and aren't fighting hard enough. I rather deal with another attorney than them. Was referred by the wrong person anyway!!!!!! By the way Kim (at the front desk) is very rude and unprofessional! Donna (the other woman who works there) is the only person who is nice and seems to care. Jeff Miller (the actual attorney) is BS he will look you in the face and act he cares but really doesn't. DO NOT COME HERE.
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09 Nov, 2024 by Rocky marciano memorial
21 Jan, 2024 by Lynne mitchell
19 Jul, 2021 by Victor carlson
10 Jul, 2020 by Roland cavell
I am a long time client and should let everyone know that this whole organization is first class. They have been friends and business partners for most of twenty years. You can count on them, I would like to say that Steve Hess has been in the front line with me and I would offer condolences to The Tydings Family.He was a great man and will Be missed by all.
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21 Jan, 2024 by Lynne mitchell
19 Jul, 2021 by Victor carlson
10 Jul, 2020 by Roland cavell
I am a long time client and should let everyone know that this whole organization is first class. They have been friends and business partners for most of twenty years. You can count on them, I would like to say that Steve Hess has been in the front line with me and I would offer condolences to The Tydings Family.He was a great man and will Be missed by all.
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08 Feb, 2025 by Sean
21 Jan, 2025 by Chris dagata
Terrible NGO law firm that only takes money from donors to keep their offices running and then do not assist people (unless they are of color) that need and qualify for assistance. We have referred several elderly women to them and they are highly incompetent and negligent. The “paralegals” that they have are not qualified nor do they care.
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13 Jan, 2025 by Manisa love
I love legal aid
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08 Feb, 2025 by Sean
21 Jan, 2025 by Chris dagata
Terrible NGO law firm that only takes money from donors to keep their offices running and then do not assist people (unless they are of color) that need and qualify for assistance. We have referred several elderly women to them and they are highly incompetent and negligent. The “paralegals” that they have are not qualified nor do they care.
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13 Jan, 2025 by Manisa love
I love legal aid
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08 Feb, 2025 by Sean
21 Jan, 2025 by Chris dagata
Terrible NGO law firm that only takes money from donors to keep their offices running and then do not assist people (unless they are of color) that need and qualify for assistance. We have referred several elderly women to them and they are highly incompetent and negligent. The “paralegals” that they have are not qualified nor do they care.
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13 Jan, 2025 by Manisa love
I love legal aid
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08 Feb, 2025 by Sean
21 Jan, 2025 by Chris dagata
Terrible NGO law firm that only takes money from donors to keep their offices running and then do not assist people (unless they are of color) that need and qualify for assistance. We have referred several elderly women to them and they are highly incompetent and negligent. The “paralegals” that they have are not qualified nor do they care.
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13 Jan, 2025 by Manisa love
I love legal aid
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27 Aug, 2022 by Loveto write
BALTIMORE OFFICE IS THE WORST PLACE TO WORK.
I interviewed for this company and was told that I needed to dress professionally and I did exactly that. I was only going to be a File Clerk but the way I dressed you would have thought I was an attorney myself.
In the interview I expressed how I didnt like jobs with idle time. That I liked to work during my entire shift even sometimes through break if I had to. They assured me I was right for the position and hired me almost immediately.
My first day the woman who was to train me came in wearing flip flops. In the coming days as I learned more responsibilities I realized that I would be walking around the office several times a day and be moving boxes from one area to another and then to the final pickup destination, I realized heels were not going to be comfortable for me.
A few days of that and I carried a pair of slides with me. One day i decided to put them on as my feet couldnt take it anymore.
The boss lady, well one of then Debra, who barely even wanted to speak and always turned her nose up at me when I said good morning, reported that I wore slides. I was coming to work doing everything I was supposed to do and for some reason these people seemed to hate me, for coming to help them.
No one intorduced themselves, there was no warm welcome at all. I was supposed to stock the kitchen and when I did they acted as of they didnt even want me in the kitchen. it was so weird.
There was no order or structure at all . When I had to put bunders together I had to look all over the place for the index tabs. Not to mention many of the secretaries sent files and indexes with errors that my attention to detail was able tocatch, and they made it as if I was worthy to catch a mistake.
The entitlement was pathetic. There would be documents of up to 746 pages and id pront it and have the others come and wait by the printer as if I was supposed to stop my documents and let them print.
False advertising, borderline racism, workplace gaslighting, disrespectful, unprofessional, DONT BE FOOLED BY THE FANCY OFFICE. THE ATTITUDES ARE TRASH
My second week there someone drank my juice from the refrigerator and it was no way they thought it was theirs
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11 Jul, 2019 by Riviera finance
Wilson Elser provides Riviera Finance exceptional service throughout the US. We're really fortunate to have found Cindy Maskol and her colleagues. She's quick to respond, reasonable on her fee, and knows how to represent our interests in a way that exceeds expectations.
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09 Sep, 2018 by Jim hughes
The lawyers are very knowledgeable and make their services readily available.
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