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11 May, 2023 by Tej singh
MR JOHNSTON IS A GREAT ATTORNEY AND AN AMAZING HUMAN BEING…
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18 Apr, 2021 by Denton mac
I needed an Attorney to help me with a legal issue regarding my property. I was referred to Thomas. It was a great reference because Thomas guided me and helped me through a lengthy process that led to success. Thomas always listened to what was going on and when I believed that the situation was impossible to overcome, Thomas made me feel at ease that it would all work out. Thomas is an Attorney that has been in the trenches and has a lot of experience and can help you through your legal issues. If you need an Attorney that has the time and patience and offers a great value for the cost, I would take a look at working with Thomas Johnston!
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29 Jun, 2020 by Chef darnell
Great lawyer! He is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Help us with our case even when it didn't look promising towards the beginning! The end results were unbelievable and AMAZING!!! Thank you Thomas
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18 Nov, 2019 by Terence snoeberger
30 Jan, 2013 by Scott
Josh has handled advising us on sweepstakes advertising laws as well as a debt collection. Josh does an excellent job of giving legal advice while also understanding the risk/reward of business decisions. What makes Josh exceptional is his ability to quickly understand business models and then use his law expertise to assist in protecting and moving business forward.
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24 Jan, 2013 by Andy
Josh came highly recommended to us and we have worked with him in a few areas over the last couple years. I can always trust that Josh has our best interests in mind and only pursues areas that have an ROI for us. He sets great up-front expectations on what we can expect from the process, a realistic end result, and time frame. When he lacks knowledge in a particular area, he is the first to say so. This, in my experience, is not normal. We are lucky to work with him.
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22 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
Simply, one of the best attorneys in the business. I would recommend her in any capacity relative to her field.
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03 Jun, 2021 by Kris gillespie
Shannon is an amazing attorney. She is thorough, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Additionally she is a truly compassionate human being. I recommend her highly. I trusted her with my family and she took very good care of us. Thank you so much Shannon for your hard work and helping my family through a very stressful situation.
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16 Feb, 2021 by Jeff foster
Shannon is knowledgeable, professional, caring and honest. She was always available and responsive. I would definitely recommend her for any legal matter. She has many years of experience and a pleasure to work with.
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05 Jun, 2013 by Lacey
Theresa helped my husband and me with a real estate transaction. She was incredibly thorough and pointed out issues or concerns that we never would have thought of. We really appreciate her attention to detail and the fact that her follow up was so good. We'd recommend Theresa to anyone looking for a great Attorney.
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30 May, 2013 by Monica
I have had the pleasure of being co-counsel with Theresa. She was very diligent and give great attention to the details.
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07 May, 2013 by Ken
Just reached out about a situation we are in; she gave a free consultation. Don't know that we will end up needing her services, however she gave us some great advice about how to proceed, and we would use her if we needed it. We were crashing on a deadline, and she was busy during the work day so she called us at 10PM after a full busy day of her work and family activities. We certainly appreciate her helpfulness.
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29 Apr, 2015 by Rachel
Mr. Terry drew up all of my Estate Planning documents including my Last Will and Testament and General Durable Power of Attorney. He was very helpful and willing to answer any questions that I might have had. Mr. Terry makes this easy and helps you understand the process before you sign your name to the documents.
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29 Jun, 2024 by Diana
Quick response. Always available. Very detailed, prepared and knowledgeable. Won my case!!!. Amazing attorney who is honest, hard working .
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14 Jan, 2025 by Como aesthetics
We have used Katie and her team to get our trademark approved. The team communicates very well and keeps you in the loop every step of the way. Katie's proactive communication and thorough explanations made what could have been a complex and stressful process smooth and manageable. We recommend the team for any of your trademark needs.
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09 Jan, 2025 by Iesha lewis
Working with Katie Charleston was an absolute pleasure! She made the trademark application process easy to understand and stress-free. Due to her expertise and efficiency we were able to achieve a quick turnaround time in getting my trademark registered within days of our initial consult. Her team was equally amazing, always professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for a skilled and approachable attorney!
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05 Sep, 2024 by Charmaine panko
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Katie Charleston through our professional network, and I can confidently say she is an outstanding attorney and advocate! She is dedicated to her clients and providing five star service. As a colleague, I admire her professionalism, responsiveness, and the passion she brings to her work. I highly recommend Katie Charleston for anyone seeking exceptional legal counsel!
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15 Jan, 2025 by Madilyn smith
We are so grateful that we found Immigration for Couples to help us navigate the overwhelming, long, and frustrating journey of applying for a marriage visa in the U.S. We absolutely loved working with the team - particularly Megan. From the beginning she made the process seem doable and was always very kind and transparent about the challenges we may face and how long it could take. It really felt like she was not just doing a job, but was personally invested in helping us bring our family together. Though working with a lawyer doesn't speed up the very lengthy immigration process - it was extremely helpful to have experts helping us collect and submit nearly 300 pages of documentation to prove our relationship. We possibly could have done it on our own, but with a lot more mistakes and frustration which could have likely set us back many months if anything was filed incorrectly. We had a seamless and very worthwhile experience with Megan and the rest of the team. Now our family is all together in the U.S. Worth every penny!
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15 Jan, 2025 by Daniela rodriguez
15 Jan, 2025 by Juan rodriguez
21 Jan, 2025 by Drew stock
Rich at Slater Law Office was excited to work with my family and he did not disappoint in the slightest. His knowledge and expertise was essential for getting our Medicaid situation figured out. He didn’t talk down to us and kept us in the loop with everything going on and wasn’t afraid to fight for us when needed. Too bad there are not 6 stars for his review. 👍
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13 Jan, 2025 by Joseph krygowski
Mr. Cook worked very hard with the State of Indiana to retrieve my firearms. He has constantly communicated with me in a timely manner. I am happy to say that in January 9, 2025 he has convinced the court in the state of Indiana to release my Firearms back to me. I would definitely recommend Mr. Bryan Cook attorney-at-law to handle any case any case at all because he is very proficient in the law, wonderful when it comes to communication with his clients, and I would definitely recommend him to handle just about any case for you. He is trustworthy, loyal, friendly, helpful, courteous, kind, brave, clean, and reverent, and doesn’t take any shit from the state of Indiana.
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02 Jan, 2025 by Roxie chambers
Bryan helped me tremendously and answered any questions that came about. I would highly recommend him!
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30 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Ms. Brogden handled a complex estate matter for me and I cannot imagine a more professional, more thorough or more efficient attorney. Her preparation, presentation and manner are are Top Shelf.
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20 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Ms Michelle is one the best lawyers in the state of Indiana.
I will continue to refer any one in my community.
Sincerely Jean
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27 Jun, 2024 by Marc matheny
08 Oct, 2022 by Jw
I have Scott Wyatt as my lawyer. He is straight forward, understanding, and gets right to business with opposing counsel. I high recommend him amd his firm.
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23 Aug, 2022 by Magda mia
After several referrals without any luck, I was sent to Mr. Scott Wyatt. He responded quickly with great advice and within two weeks, he had my family matter solved. Thank you Scott!!
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18 Nov, 2019 by Terence snoeberger
04 Dec, 2024 by Gail newcomb
I worked with Latoya Highsaw and Alexandra Wright for my custody case. Both were amazing to work with. They were compassionate, accessible, and supportive. I would highly recommend. Thank you!
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26 Nov, 2024 by T lane
Paganelli is a hard working, great value.
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18 Dec, 2017 by Liz bunsold
11 Nov, 2024 by Simranpal gill
I had got great result from this attorney He won my case
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09 Oct, 2024 by Hot tub bob
I had an amazing experience working with Steven Davis!. Although the process took longer than expected, (because I relocated) he remained dedicated and persistent the entire time. He was always available to answer my questions, kept me informed, and worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome. His professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to seeing things through made a challenging situation much easier. I highly recommend Mr. Davis] to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled attorney.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Irakli salaghishvili
Steve is an amazing lawyer. Me and my family cannot thank him enough. Thanks, Steve!
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15 Jan, 2025 by Madilyn smith
We are so grateful that we found Immigration for Couples to help us navigate the overwhelming, long, and frustrating journey of applying for a marriage visa in the U.S. We absolutely loved working with the team - particularly Megan. From the beginning she made the process seem doable and was always very kind and transparent about the challenges we may face and how long it could take. It really felt like she was not just doing a job, but was personally invested in helping us bring our family together. Though working with a lawyer doesn't speed up the very lengthy immigration process - it was extremely helpful to have experts helping us collect and submit nearly 300 pages of documentation to prove our relationship. We possibly could have done it on our own, but with a lot more mistakes and frustration which could have likely set us back many months if anything was filed incorrectly. We had a seamless and very worthwhile experience with Megan and the rest of the team. Now our family is all together in the U.S. Worth every penny!
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15 Jan, 2025 by Daniela rodriguez
15 Jan, 2025 by Juan rodriguez
12 Dec, 2024 by Tyrece dorsey
Very respectable straight forward didn’t sugarcoat anything let us know exactly what it was we always were able to contact him he got right back wit us the same day made every visit to see him! We are very pleased wit him and the outcome of the case Thank you again for everything Highly Recommend
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25 Nov, 2024 by Zayna elzein
16 Oct, 2024 by On the move transport evelyn guider
I was so pleased with his performance that I will refer him to everyone.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Jason hemminger
The team at RMRK provided us with the absolute best experience possible through a bad situation. They were extremely professional and well organized and explained all aspects of the legal strategy and process that we were going through. They were very fair to work with and obtained the best outcome for our family. We would highly recommend them to others and would work with them again in the future if needed.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Don johnson
I went to this law firm and asked if they had a criminal attorney. I found myself at 56 years old needing a criminal attorney because of a lie from an ex-girlfriend.
I went in the receptionist said yes we have a criminal attorney that works for us. His name is Randy Fisher.
Met me on a Sunday charge me $5000 flat rate I paid him in cash. I was short $460. They let me know within three days that I owe them more money. It wasn’t quite 5000 in cash. I immediately went in and paid it.
Eight weeks later I was arrested while he was my lawyer and he told me I had nothing to worry about. I hadn’t seen my ex in 12 weeks.
Randy Fisher told me I did not need to be at my first pre-trial that he would handle it. He then called me right after court started and said you need to be here. I was wrong. The Jud said you have to be here so I raced to the courthouse.
By the time I got there, it was all over and talk to me outside the courts
The next five pre-trials Randy postponed
Because he had other clients that he had to deal with, he told me he was out of state during free trial
On the fifth one, they denied the continuance on the fifth trial that he tried to postpone while he was in Disneyland with his Family
He called me on the phone and told me I had a warrant for my arrest and it was his fault and he would take care of it not to go home until he called
Then put me up in a hotel, which he paid for
While in the hotel, he was on the phone with me pissed off that the courts denied his request after five other pre-trial extensions Because of him not me, I wanted this over with
I am immediately
Went and hired another attorney and had to spend $10,000
I told Mr. Randy Fisher that I hired another attorney. He got pissed off at me and charged me 5000 more dollars for him to stay on his attorney and he had to be lead attorney.
Seems like he was more worried about being Tony then being my attorney and doing his job instead of postponing everything that came my way while he handled his NFL clients
I went to his office at least five times complaining, but I didn’t think he was being a good attorney for me
They told me that he doesn’t actually work for their company, but that is not what they told me when I went in. They had a criminal attorney. On Staff
I went in and complained to the receptionist many times she said Randy kind of flies by the seat of his pants, but he’s got you
Randy Fisher damn they got me killed in my front yard when the police came to arrest me after he said he had everything taken care of with the DA his words exactly
I would never recommend this. They don’t what they say. They double their charges in the middle Of the case after giving you a flat rate.
Then they his office did nothing but make excuses for Randy Fisher
I’m putting this out there so nobody else gets screwed over by this company
What cinnamon over within a year has now dragged to three years because for one year and 9 1/2 months all he did was continue continue continue telling me time was on my side
Randy Fisher‘s words exactly
Then he told me because they held me at gunpoint at my front yard. I would become a millionaire by suing the police How inaccurate he was again
Also, I go to Michigan, Michigan, Michigan a lot I have a boat he told me not to ask for permission just to go and don’t get in any trouble. My second attorney I hired told me don’t ever leave the state again without the courts permission. He then asked the court if I could go to Michigan, my second attorney did and they said absolutely not. Mr. Johnson is not to be out of this state Randy told me I did not have to ask the courts permission. It’s easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission his words exactly. He. Let me go seven times to Michigan when that could’ve been a prison sentence itself.
I highly don’t recommend this company
They did nothing to help me. My second attorney had everything taken care of within 30 days of hiring him Randy two years nothing but continuances until they finally started denying his continuance because he asked for so many so he could handle his nfl Clie
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08 Jul, 2024 by Fab clayton
02 Dec, 2024 by Jason hemminger
The team at RMRK provided us with the absolute best experience possible through a bad situation. They were extremely professional and well organized and explained all aspects of the legal strategy and process that we were going through. They were very fair to work with and obtained the best outcome for our family. We would highly recommend them to others and would work with them again in the future if needed.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Don johnson
I went to this law firm and asked if they had a criminal attorney. I found myself at 56 years old needing a criminal attorney because of a lie from an ex-girlfriend.
I went in the receptionist said yes we have a criminal attorney that works for us. His name is Randy Fisher.
Met me on a Sunday charge me $5000 flat rate I paid him in cash. I was short $460. They let me know within three days that I owe them more money. It wasn’t quite 5000 in cash. I immediately went in and paid it.
Eight weeks later I was arrested while he was my lawyer and he told me I had nothing to worry about. I hadn’t seen my ex in 12 weeks.
Randy Fisher told me I did not need to be at my first pre-trial that he would handle it. He then called me right after court started and said you need to be here. I was wrong. The Jud said you have to be here so I raced to the courthouse.
By the time I got there, it was all over and talk to me outside the courts
The next five pre-trials Randy postponed
Because he had other clients that he had to deal with, he told me he was out of state during free trial
On the fifth one, they denied the continuance on the fifth trial that he tried to postpone while he was in Disneyland with his Family
He called me on the phone and told me I had a warrant for my arrest and it was his fault and he would take care of it not to go home until he called
Then put me up in a hotel, which he paid for
While in the hotel, he was on the phone with me pissed off that the courts denied his request after five other pre-trial extensions Because of him not me, I wanted this over with
I am immediately
Went and hired another attorney and had to spend $10,000
I told Mr. Randy Fisher that I hired another attorney. He got pissed off at me and charged me 5000 more dollars for him to stay on his attorney and he had to be lead attorney.
Seems like he was more worried about being Tony then being my attorney and doing his job instead of postponing everything that came my way while he handled his NFL clients
I went to his office at least five times complaining, but I didn’t think he was being a good attorney for me
They told me that he doesn’t actually work for their company, but that is not what they told me when I went in. They had a criminal attorney. On Staff
I went in and complained to the receptionist many times she said Randy kind of flies by the seat of his pants, but he’s got you
Randy Fisher damn they got me killed in my front yard when the police came to arrest me after he said he had everything taken care of with the DA his words exactly
I would never recommend this. They don’t what they say. They double their charges in the middle Of the case after giving you a flat rate.
Then they his office did nothing but make excuses for Randy Fisher
I’m putting this out there so nobody else gets screwed over by this company
What cinnamon over within a year has now dragged to three years because for one year and 9 1/2 months all he did was continue continue continue telling me time was on my side
Randy Fisher‘s words exactly
Then he told me because they held me at gunpoint at my front yard. I would become a millionaire by suing the police How inaccurate he was again
Also, I go to Michigan, Michigan, Michigan a lot I have a boat he told me not to ask for permission just to go and don’t get in any trouble. My second attorney I hired told me don’t ever leave the state again without the courts permission. He then asked the court if I could go to Michigan, my second attorney did and they said absolutely not. Mr. Johnson is not to be out of this state Randy told me I did not have to ask the courts permission. It’s easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission his words exactly. He. Let me go seven times to Michigan when that could’ve been a prison sentence itself.
I highly don’t recommend this company
They did nothing to help me. My second attorney had everything taken care of within 30 days of hiring him Randy two years nothing but continuances until they finally started denying his continuance because he asked for so many so he could handle his nfl Clie
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08 Jul, 2024 by Evelean dillon
So far, the worst law firm I have ever dealt with. If you like unanswered questions and a lot of run around this is the law firm for you.
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02 Dec, 2024 by Jason hemminger
The team at RMRK provided us with the absolute best experience possible through a bad situation. They were extremely professional and well organized and explained all aspects of the legal strategy and process that we were going through. They were very fair to work with and obtained the best outcome for our family. We would highly recommend them to others and would work with them again in the future if needed.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Don johnson
I went to this law firm and asked if they had a criminal attorney. I found myself at 56 years old needing a criminal attorney because of a lie from an ex-girlfriend.
I went in the receptionist said yes we have a criminal attorney that works for us. His name is Randy Fisher.
Met me on a Sunday charge me $5000 flat rate I paid him in cash. I was short $460. They let me know within three days that I owe them more money. It wasn’t quite 5000 in cash. I immediately went in and paid it.
Eight weeks later I was arrested while he was my lawyer and he told me I had nothing to worry about. I hadn’t seen my ex in 12 weeks.
Randy Fisher told me I did not need to be at my first pre-trial that he would handle it. He then called me right after court started and said you need to be here. I was wrong. The Jud said you have to be here so I raced to the courthouse.
By the time I got there, it was all over and talk to me outside the courts
The next five pre-trials Randy postponed
Because he had other clients that he had to deal with, he told me he was out of state during free trial
On the fifth one, they denied the continuance on the fifth trial that he tried to postpone while he was in Disneyland with his Family
He called me on the phone and told me I had a warrant for my arrest and it was his fault and he would take care of it not to go home until he called
Then put me up in a hotel, which he paid for
While in the hotel, he was on the phone with me pissed off that the courts denied his request after five other pre-trial extensions Because of him not me, I wanted this over with
I am immediately
Went and hired another attorney and had to spend $10,000
I told Mr. Randy Fisher that I hired another attorney. He got pissed off at me and charged me 5000 more dollars for him to stay on his attorney and he had to be lead attorney.
Seems like he was more worried about being Tony then being my attorney and doing his job instead of postponing everything that came my way while he handled his NFL clients
I went to his office at least five times complaining, but I didn’t think he was being a good attorney for me
They told me that he doesn’t actually work for their company, but that is not what they told me when I went in. They had a criminal attorney. On Staff
I went in and complained to the receptionist many times she said Randy kind of flies by the seat of his pants, but he’s got you
Randy Fisher damn they got me killed in my front yard when the police came to arrest me after he said he had everything taken care of with the DA his words exactly
I would never recommend this. They don’t what they say. They double their charges in the middle Of the case after giving you a flat rate.
Then they his office did nothing but make excuses for Randy Fisher
I’m putting this out there so nobody else gets screwed over by this company
What cinnamon over within a year has now dragged to three years because for one year and 9 1/2 months all he did was continue continue continue telling me time was on my side
Randy Fisher‘s words exactly
Then he told me because they held me at gunpoint at my front yard. I would become a millionaire by suing the police How inaccurate he was again
Also, I go to Michigan, Michigan, Michigan a lot I have a boat he told me not to ask for permission just to go and don’t get in any trouble. My second attorney I hired told me don’t ever leave the state again without the courts permission. He then asked the court if I could go to Michigan, my second attorney did and they said absolutely not. Mr. Johnson is not to be out of this state Randy told me I did not have to ask the courts permission. It’s easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission his words exactly. He. Let me go seven times to Michigan when that could’ve been a prison sentence itself.
I highly don’t recommend this company
They did nothing to help me. My second attorney had everything taken care of within 30 days of hiring him Randy two years nothing but continuances until they finally started denying his continuance because he asked for so many so he could handle his nfl Clie
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08 Jul, 2024 by Matt ingersoll
09 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
The degree to which Mr. Jeffrey Jinks mishandled my case was just astonishing. He filed a suit on my behalf despite my concerns that the issue had not been investigated. As a result of his rush decision because he did not confirm we had grounds for the suit, I, the plaintiff, ended up paying the respondents' legal fees. That's how "well" he represented me. Just let it sink for a second: I hired an expensive attorney who filed a suit on my behalf so I would end up paying even more money. My own attorney caused me damages. How funny is that?! I expressed my concerns several times that the issue should be investigated, but Mr. Jinks dismissed it every single time. Eventually I gave in as I trusted his experience and expertise. I guess I shouldn't have. I was not expecting such representation from an attorney who "has been practicing for over 20 years" as Mr. Jinks likes telling about himself. Honestly, a third-year law school student would have done a better job.
Mr. Jinks pretends as if it was my choice to pay the respondents' legal fees because he presented me with several "options". But Mr. Jinks knows that none of these "options" was really an option. They included a suggestion to continue pursuing the case while he admitted we didn't have grounds or for me to hire a new attorney. Yes, after wasting money on him, Mr. Jinks offered me to spend even more money to clean up the mess he created.
We all make mistakes. That's a thing we all have in common. What makes us different is what we do about our mistakes and whether we make them right. Mr. Jinks failed there, too. Not only he did not admit his mistake, he stated "he feels great" about how he handled the case. But as it turned out, the case mishandling was not the only mistake Mr. Jinks made. While preparing documents, Mr. Jinks used a wrong name, a cherry on top of the mess he created. Truly, a very disappointing experience.
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