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21 Feb, 2017 by Lm
Interviewed and selected Mr. Patel to handle a real estate transaction. As difficult as new relationships can be in finding the right legal attorney, Mr. Patel was the right fit for such a complicated real estate transaction. He went beyond the call of duty in handling our transaction by negotiating back and forth with other attorneys involved. He displayed an excellent grasp of various complex real estate and business matters involved in our real estate deal. Highly recommended and I highly recommend him.
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12 Feb, 2017 by Sweety
Nirav patel is the lawyer you want when you want things done in an timely manner. He Keeps in contact and stays up to date on everyrhing. I have worked with him 3 times and received exceptional service. Will always work with him for any business needes.
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04 Feb, 2017 by Parag
I will highly recommend for his line of expertise. I have use his service for all of my real estate need. He is highly knowledgable about the subject matter plus very professional and attantive to clients need. He offer you more then you expect, great personality and professionalism. I highly recommend him .
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25 Apr, 2012 by Sarah
I hired Apex. Ms. Anway was my attorney for selling my home. You have to understand that not only did i hire her for the home sale but first hired her to help defend me in a foreclosure action. She went to court with my bank and was able to start talking about how I could get out of this mess. Something I could not do for years before. I has called the bank so many times I could not take it any more. I had been trying to sell my house for about 8 months, with no luck. Ms. Anway worked with my realtor, the bank and buyers to sell the house. I was able to walk aways without being in debt to the bank or getting a huge hit on my taxes. I know Ms. Anway was the main reason that I was able to make the best out of a bad situation. She is very knowledgeable about real estate sales and also foreclosures. I would use her again most definately.
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06 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
I lived in a 2 Flat in Chicago that was owned by the bank. In that time I had 2 different management companies who where suppose to take care of the property. A few months into living at the apartment repairs needed to be done. I called the management company, who gave an excuse, and latter started to dodge my calls. Finally I told them I would with hold rent. At that point the management company threatened all types of action. I initially set out to find a lawyer for some simple advice. Through a friend, I was referred to Ms Anway. She knew the answer to every question I had, almost before I asked it. It was clear not only did she know what she was doing, but she obviously must of done this a lot. I hired her on the spot, in which she wrote a letter to the management company that both stated why I would not be paying rent, how much rent I could with hold and what they had to do to get me to start paying rent again. She told me to write everything down. She also told me as well as showed me the law in which they can't evict someone for enforcing there rights. The management company decided against fixing things and tried to sell the place. This was another problem because they tried to schedule walk through's constantly, and during work hours. Ms Anway was only a call away, and unlike any lawyer I’ve ever retained, she actually picks up the phone. Within 2 hours she had called me back and had a reasonable schedule for them to show the place. When they finally sold the place, she even negotiated a settlement that I never thought I would get. She mand me Reevalueate lawyers. I was treated like a person, and was kept informed on everything as it happened. Well to be honest, she had told me what would most likely happen, so i knew it even before it happened. I would recomend her to anyone in a heartbeat.
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15 Oct, 2015 by Glen
he has a great talent for listening to his clients and his fees are reasonable. the case I hired him for went in my favor also. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney that will fight for you. finance source & assoc
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06 May, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Heena regarding a dispute between my ex-husband and I regarding my pension. She was timely, concerned and addressed all the issues that I had. She even informed me of things I was unaware of in my divorce papers from years ago. She went before the judge to get the signature that I needed. I would highly recommend her !
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30 Mar, 2021 by Huma
Ms. Jeelani reviewed my employment contract for me and was able to ensure I had clear understanding of the terms of my work agreement. Furthermore, she was also able to find a potential complication in my contract that I would have overlooked had I not had it reviewed by her! Ms. Jeelani is very professional and knowledgeable, yet easy to speak to and I’m very happy with my experience. I HIGHLY recommend Attorney Heena Jeelani!
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27 Mar, 2021 by Mir
Heena is a amazing lawyer and it was a pleasure working with her , she was very professional and handled my case exceptionally well .Her responses were prompt and she also worked over the weekend to get my case wrapped up as I needed closure of the case soon . Over the years I had opportunities to work with various Law firms and the I can say that the service she provided was the best a person can expect .
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14 Jul, 2023 by Jack johns
I absolutely do not recommend this law firm. I agreed on a fixed amount and then they demanded three times as much! My fault that didn’t write down the contract, but Mr. Morrisroe was recommended, so I didn’t think he could treat me in this way! Advice to everyone: write down the contract, otherwise you will be dragged to the court. Sad but true! I don’t recommend the services of this law firm.
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16 Jan, 2022 by Dan nicholson
They have been my attorneys for many years. Good people to do business with.
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19 Sep, 2019 by Ellen heinz
Going through a divorce is never easy but from the time I walk in to the time I leave I am treated to kindly. Peg is amazing and truly cares and John is so patient with me even when I am over whelmed and Im in tears. Such personal people and highly recommend them to anyone.
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Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:

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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:

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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:

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It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.

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To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:

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By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.

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