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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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30 Aug, 2024 by Dvr morris
This is a racist law firm.
1) An African American attorney was fired for wearing braids.
2) I was fired after an White Male attorney saw me on my lunch break simply laughing with friends.
3) My work and a Hispanic male work was always wrong. After receiving the same document back, looking like a F graded school paper, we presented the updated document to another attorney. Again the document was returned looking like and F graded school paper with voluminous strike outs. It was ALL ABOUT THE (MINORITY ) MESSENGER AND NOT THE MESSAGE.
4) Knowing to I use public transportation, 1 attorney would always want to begin an assignment at 5 p.m. leading me into a conference room. I was so afraid walking to and standing at the bus stop. I did not hand out in the dark on my personal time.
I don't know why this firm has not been sued and dismantles! I did not have solid proof of their negligence, and disrespectful for those who did mot look like them! There is still JUDGEMENT DAY!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Thomas delisa
Awful!!!!!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Kameahle christopher
30 Aug, 2024 by Dvr morris
This is a racist law firm.
1) An African American attorney was fired for wearing braids.
2) I was fired after an White Male attorney saw me on my lunch break simply laughing with friends.
3) My work and a Hispanic male work was always wrong. After receiving the same document back, looking like a F graded school paper, we presented the updated document to another attorney. Again the document was returned looking like and F graded school paper with voluminous strike outs. It was ALL ABOUT THE (MINORITY ) MESSENGER AND NOT THE MESSAGE.
4) Knowing to I use public transportation, 1 attorney would always want to begin an assignment at 5 p.m. leading me into a conference room. I was so afraid walking to and standing at the bus stop. I did not hand out in the dark on my personal time.
I don't know why this firm has not been sued and dismantles! I did not have solid proof of their negligence, and disrespectful for those who did mot look like them! There is still JUDGEMENT DAY!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Thomas delisa
Awful!!!!!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Kameahle christopher
09 Jun, 2020 by Marissa butler
17 Jul, 2018 by Gregory perry
I’m so dissatisfied with this Law firm. My case is an accident and the defendant received a ticket and it’s been over 2 years with no resolution my lawyer keep telling the receptionist that he will call me back..I’m still waiting
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11 May, 2018 by Valerie cherry
I am absolutely impressed with this Black run legal team. Anthony Butler is a force to be reckoned with. I witnessed his work with a good friend of mine as well as my brief encounter. He’s definitely your best choice
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30 Aug, 2024 by Dvr morris
This is a racist law firm.
1) An African American attorney was fired for wearing braids.
2) I was fired after an White Male attorney saw me on my lunch break simply laughing with friends.
3) My work and a Hispanic male work was always wrong. After receiving the same document back, looking like a F graded school paper, we presented the updated document to another attorney. Again the document was returned looking like and F graded school paper with voluminous strike outs. It was ALL ABOUT THE (MINORITY ) MESSENGER AND NOT THE MESSAGE.
4) Knowing to I use public transportation, 1 attorney would always want to begin an assignment at 5 p.m. leading me into a conference room. I was so afraid walking to and standing at the bus stop. I did not hand out in the dark on my personal time.
I don't know why this firm has not been sued and dismantles! I did not have solid proof of their negligence, and disrespectful for those who did mot look like them! There is still JUDGEMENT DAY!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Thomas delisa
Awful!!!!!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Kameahle christopher
30 Aug, 2024 by Dvr morris
This is a racist law firm.
1) An African American attorney was fired for wearing braids.
2) I was fired after an White Male attorney saw me on my lunch break simply laughing with friends.
3) My work and a Hispanic male work was always wrong. After receiving the same document back, looking like a F graded school paper, we presented the updated document to another attorney. Again the document was returned looking like and F graded school paper with voluminous strike outs. It was ALL ABOUT THE (MINORITY ) MESSENGER AND NOT THE MESSAGE.
4) Knowing to I use public transportation, 1 attorney would always want to begin an assignment at 5 p.m. leading me into a conference room. I was so afraid walking to and standing at the bus stop. I did not hand out in the dark on my personal time.
I don't know why this firm has not been sued and dismantles! I did not have solid proof of their negligence, and disrespectful for those who did mot look like them! There is still JUDGEMENT DAY!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Thomas delisa
Awful!!!!!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Kameahle christopher
30 Aug, 2024 by Dvr morris
This is a racist law firm.
1) An African American attorney was fired for wearing braids.
2) I was fired after an White Male attorney saw me on my lunch break simply laughing with friends.
3) My work and a Hispanic male work was always wrong. After receiving the same document back, looking like a F graded school paper, we presented the updated document to another attorney. Again the document was returned looking like and F graded school paper with voluminous strike outs. It was ALL ABOUT THE (MINORITY ) MESSENGER AND NOT THE MESSAGE.
4) Knowing to I use public transportation, 1 attorney would always want to begin an assignment at 5 p.m. leading me into a conference room. I was so afraid walking to and standing at the bus stop. I did not hand out in the dark on my personal time.
I don't know why this firm has not been sued and dismantles! I did not have solid proof of their negligence, and disrespectful for those who did mot look like them! There is still JUDGEMENT DAY!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Thomas delisa
Awful!!!!!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Kameahle christopher
30 Aug, 2024 by Dvr morris
This is a racist law firm.
1) An African American attorney was fired for wearing braids.
2) I was fired after an White Male attorney saw me on my lunch break simply laughing with friends.
3) My work and a Hispanic male work was always wrong. After receiving the same document back, looking like a F graded school paper, we presented the updated document to another attorney. Again the document was returned looking like and F graded school paper with voluminous strike outs. It was ALL ABOUT THE (MINORITY ) MESSENGER AND NOT THE MESSAGE.
4) Knowing to I use public transportation, 1 attorney would always want to begin an assignment at 5 p.m. leading me into a conference room. I was so afraid walking to and standing at the bus stop. I did not hand out in the dark on my personal time.
I don't know why this firm has not been sued and dismantles! I did not have solid proof of their negligence, and disrespectful for those who did mot look like them! There is still JUDGEMENT DAY!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Thomas delisa
Awful!!!!!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Kameahle christopher
30 Aug, 2024 by Dvr morris
This is a racist law firm.
1) An African American attorney was fired for wearing braids.
2) I was fired after an White Male attorney saw me on my lunch break simply laughing with friends.
3) My work and a Hispanic male work was always wrong. After receiving the same document back, looking like a F graded school paper, we presented the updated document to another attorney. Again the document was returned looking like and F graded school paper with voluminous strike outs. It was ALL ABOUT THE (MINORITY ) MESSENGER AND NOT THE MESSAGE.
4) Knowing to I use public transportation, 1 attorney would always want to begin an assignment at 5 p.m. leading me into a conference room. I was so afraid walking to and standing at the bus stop. I did not hand out in the dark on my personal time.
I don't know why this firm has not been sued and dismantles! I did not have solid proof of their negligence, and disrespectful for those who did mot look like them! There is still JUDGEMENT DAY!
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01 Aug, 2024 by Thomas delisa
Awful!!!!!
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11 Dec, 2021 by Kameahle christopher
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02 Feb, 2025 by Tina price
I were helpful to the supervisor of caring Hans daycare ,I Tina price didn't mind to help him at all, I liked him, I can only have one super daddy, the one who will take me as I am, I don't mind helping him on the computer at the library just ask me .
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29 May, 2024 by Kay
Disability rights is much needed for people with disabilities. Without this place we are doomed in society. Without people like Leslie and sara to help and defend our rights we would be lost in society. I want to thank you for all that you do for everyone of us.your so kind so polite and you treat us like human beings that's apart of society. I'm so grateful for you both.I pray blessings for you and your families. .you are so good at what you do.you do make a difference for people with disabilities Thank you so. much I will never forget you both.
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11 Mar, 2024 by Nesha silver
Not much help
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02 Feb, 2025 by Tina price
I were helpful to the supervisor of caring Hans daycare ,I Tina price didn't mind to help him at all, I liked him, I can only have one super daddy, the one who will take me as I am, I don't mind helping him on the computer at the library just ask me .
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29 May, 2024 by Kay
Disability rights is much needed for people with disabilities. Without this place we are doomed in society. Without people like Leslie and sara to help and defend our rights we would be lost in society. I want to thank you for all that you do for everyone of us.your so kind so polite and you treat us like human beings that's apart of society. I'm so grateful for you both.I pray blessings for you and your families. .you are so good at what you do.you do make a difference for people with disabilities Thank you so. much I will never forget you both.
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11 Mar, 2024 by Nesha silver
Not much help
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02 Feb, 2025 by Tina price
I were helpful to the supervisor of caring Hans daycare ,I Tina price didn't mind to help him at all, I liked him, I can only have one super daddy, the one who will take me as I am, I don't mind helping him on the computer at the library just ask me .
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29 May, 2024 by Kay
Disability rights is much needed for people with disabilities. Without this place we are doomed in society. Without people like Leslie and sara to help and defend our rights we would be lost in society. I want to thank you for all that you do for everyone of us.your so kind so polite and you treat us like human beings that's apart of society. I'm so grateful for you both.I pray blessings for you and your families. .you are so good at what you do.you do make a difference for people with disabilities Thank you so. much I will never forget you both.
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11 Mar, 2024 by Nesha silver
Not much help
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28 Sep, 2020 by Kris
Met all basic obligations, deadlines, and standards of communication for the duration of the engagement related to a rental property and lease agreement.
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22 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
He was hired for my case. He postponed because he had another case that day. Then he postponed again because he was in court for a different case that day as well. Then he postponed a 3rd timebecause he left town. nearly a year later when my trial day came around, he didn't show up to court and the case was postponed yet again. When I asked him to provide me with my case documents and with the evidence/discovery sent over by the state, he refused. This happened several times. When I would contact him about this matter I was given inconsistent answers, excuses, etc. On at least one occasion he hung up on me because he was too busy to talk to me about it. Once I'd had enough, I asked him to recuse himself from my case and I wrote to the court and asked for him to be striken from the matter entirely. I had to hire a new one. I do not recommend him.
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23 Oct, 2009 by Phyllis
Nodded off to sleep during the Initial consultation several times. When I called to discuss the trial the day before, he did not remember the hearing date. He sent an associate to represent me at the hearing who was totally unaware of the details of the case and failed to submit evidence supporting my interests. Luckily, the judge recognized there wasn't a case and suggested remedies for me.
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03 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
For my case, Mr Statman conducted an extremely perfunctory deposition: It was just a verbal lecture to 3 persons in 4 hours on the same day, and no confrontation with exhibits at all. He didn’t even review the materials discovered by the previous attorney, nor did he conduct new docs request. (The opposing attorney loved him.) On the contrary, the next attorney aggressively deposed 8 persons, each of them was confronted with exhibits. One deposition on one person lasted for 8 hours. I believe Mr Statman is good for settlement only. If you have a case involved with litigation, better find someone else.
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20 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr Statman kept me in the dark in the most crucial stage in my case, and it seemed he struck a deal with my employer to get me the least settlement. he lied to me and missed filing ontime, but he insisted that he filed on time.
very bad lawyer. DO not hire him.
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24 Feb, 2010 by Catherine
Jacob worked with me in obtaining a favorable settlement. My retirement is now set.
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08 Dec, 2021 by Simone
I share in the same sentiment as another reviewer previously stated. Ms. Johnson is extremely unprofessional and it's very clear that she's extremely money hungry. She could careless about her clients. I made the mistake of referring my Mom to Ms. Johnson (by way of a referral from another attorney). She unresponsive to telephone calls, majority of the time she's on vacation, when she does respond she's crass and rude. It's beyond me that she has any clients. I've worked in the legal field for fifteen years and I've never seen an attorney treat their clients in the poor manner in which Ms. Johnson does. Everything is about money and not what she can do to assist and/or put her client's mind at ease. She also surrounds herself with incompetent staff members, who fall right in line with Ms. Johnson's rude treatment.
My mother has been lied to about her case multiple times by Ms. Johnson and her staff. Had I referred my Mom to a different personal injury attorney I'm almost certain that her case would've been resolved by now, as it's not a complex case at all.
Save yourself the trouble and headache, DO NOT retain Ms. Johnson as your attorney. You'll definitely regret it if you do. I wish that I would've come across such a review. I definitely would've told my Mom not to retain Ms. Johnson.
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11 Sep, 2021 by Erin m.r.d.
My mother hired this attorney to get some affairs in order. Claiming to be afraid of Covid, she discouraged my mother from coming to her office, but made a special trip to my mother's home to collect payment. Upon completion of paperwork by my mother, Attorney Johnson instructed my mother to leave her documents in an unsupervised vestibule of her building. Worse, she has been paid in full, and has yet to complete the transaction with my mother by signing off on her paperwork. I am disappointed at her treatment of my mother and her unprofessionalism with my mother's important matters. So much for being sorors. MAKE THIS RIGHT, Attorney Johnson. Make my mother whole or I will report this incident to the Bar Association.
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21 Nov, 2020 by Shellia lanier
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08 Dec, 2021 by Simone
I share in the same sentiment as another reviewer previously stated. Ms. Johnson is extremely unprofessional and it's very clear that she's extremely money hungry. She could careless about her clients. I made the mistake of referring my Mom to Ms. Johnson (by way of a referral from another attorney). She unresponsive to telephone calls, majority of the time she's on vacation, when she does respond she's crass and rude. It's beyond me that she has any clients. I've worked in the legal field for fifteen years and I've never seen an attorney treat their clients in the poor manner in which Ms. Johnson does. Everything is about money and not what she can do to assist and/or put her client's mind at ease. She also surrounds herself with incompetent staff members, who fall right in line with Ms. Johnson's rude treatment.
My mother has been lied to about her case multiple times by Ms. Johnson and her staff. Had I referred my Mom to a different personal injury attorney I'm almost certain that her case would've been resolved by now, as it's not a complex case at all.
Save yourself the trouble and headache, DO NOT retain Ms. Johnson as your attorney. You'll definitely regret it if you do. I wish that I would've come across such a review. I definitely would've told my Mom not to retain Ms. Johnson.
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11 Sep, 2021 by Erin m.r.d.
My mother hired this attorney to get some affairs in order. Claiming to be afraid of Covid, she discouraged my mother from coming to her office, but made a special trip to my mother's home to collect payment. Upon completion of paperwork by my mother, Attorney Johnson instructed my mother to leave her documents in an unsupervised vestibule of her building. Worse, she has been paid in full, and has yet to complete the transaction with my mother by signing off on her paperwork. I am disappointed at her treatment of my mother and her unprofessionalism with my mother's important matters. So much for being sorors. MAKE THIS RIGHT, Attorney Johnson. Make my mother whole or I will report this incident to the Bar Association.
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21 Nov, 2020 by Shellia lanier
Nice Person
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