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14 Nov, 2024 by Ryan allen
Jonathan is a pleasure to work with. He thoroughly explained trusts and wills and answered any questions that I had. I highly recommend him and his services.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Mike de boer
Jonathan was incredibly helpful, easy to work with, and thorough in his approach to our needs. We were super happy to use him and will use him again in the future for our legal needs
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01 Oct, 2024 by N. b. insurance
From start to finish, the staff of Jonathan Beigle were all professional and patient. The entire process of estate planning was made very easy.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Christopher allen
John C. Woodman at Essex Richards, P.A., was exceptional in handling our business bankruptcy and the associated hearings. He was always fair, prompt, honest, and highly responsive. John understood the complexities of our situation, including the emotions and embarrassment tied to a large-scale asset case, and guided us with compassion and professionalism.
Thanks to his thorough and thoughtful approach, we felt supported throughout the process. Because of the care and expertise shown, we will undoubtedly rely on John and his firm for any future legal matters. He is highly recommend!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Jay poff
They are honest and made me feel like a priority. I will always utilize their services
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20 Jun, 2024 by Reuben burton
John Woodman and his partners and staff are amazing in their capacity to do their jobs and connect personally with their clients. When and if you or your company needs representation for litigation or bankruptcy you would struggle to find better counsel and friends.
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22 Nov, 2024 by Christopher allen
John C. Woodman at Essex Richards, P.A., was exceptional in handling our business bankruptcy and the associated hearings. He was always fair, prompt, honest, and highly responsive. John understood the complexities of our situation, including the emotions and embarrassment tied to a large-scale asset case, and guided us with compassion and professionalism.
Thanks to his thorough and thoughtful approach, we felt supported throughout the process. Because of the care and expertise shown, we will undoubtedly rely on John and his firm for any future legal matters. He is highly recommend!
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10 Sep, 2024 by Jay poff
They are honest and made me feel like a priority. I will always utilize their services
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20 Jun, 2024 by Reuben burton
John Woodman and his partners and staff are amazing in their capacity to do their jobs and connect personally with their clients. When and if you or your company needs representation for litigation or bankruptcy you would struggle to find better counsel and friends.
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02 Mar, 2025 by Clarence cornish
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01 Mar, 2025 by Angie frye
19 Nov, 2024 by Keana clark
The Law Office of Jason Reece is top tier. I had a DWI charge and he got my whole entire case dismissed. He goes above and beyond to make sure you get the best outcome in any situation. Please do not hesitate to give him your case , he is one of the best in Charlotte.
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16 Nov, 2024 by Eric sloop
Matthew and his tears are PHENOMENAL! I am just finishing up a lengthy divorce that had a lot of complications and when I addressed he was able to tackle them and make things a lot clearer and helped me understand what my rights are. Divorce is painful but with his team, the pain was eased. His rates are very reasonable and he will work within one's budget.
All I can say is Thank you Matthew and Missy with helping me thru this process.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Shaunta jackson
Jason Reese and paralegal are the absolute best. Very responsive, professional and knows the law. Thanks for everything.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Jennifer ann
Allen made a horrible situation for me as easy as possible. He was very professional knowledgeable and would recommend him to anybody. Hopefully, I never have another DUI or anything like it that I need Allen but if I do, he will be the first person I call. Sherry Crumb who works with Allen is amazing as well. She is easy to get a hold of and makes stressful situation smooth.
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11 May, 2024 by Sherri a
This Law Firm helped a friend and did an excellent job! They have top notch Attys and charge reasonable fees. They have an outstanding reputation among their peers and communuty.
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08 May, 2024 by Sherri phillis
It's been a while since I have needed Alan Brotherton, but I tell you what, he will earn his money and he represents you well and he picks his judges the best he can. I love Alan, he's a good guy and smart. He will educate you. He has represented me twice. He saved me in more ways than one. Good Christian man.
Sherri Phillis
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12 Feb, 2025 by Heather ramsey
05 Feb, 2025 by Daniela de la cruz
Si buscan abogada de imigracion, mi familia y yo les recomendamos a Mary Lynn, ella es una excelente abogada. Estamos agradecidos con Dios por haber encontrado a una persona con tanto conocimiento y con un corazon enorme, ella es tan profesional y siempre estuvo al pendiente de nuestro proceso. Diana su asistente tambien fue de muchisimo apoyo. Ahora mas que nunca es importante poner tu caso en manos de alguien que realmente este ahi contigo y que te guie de principio a fin en tu caso, y no hay mejor persona que Mary Lynn. Llama a su oficina para hacer una cita, te aseguro que no te arrepentiras.
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28 Jan, 2025 by Ufr tire shop used tires
Muy buena abogada
A mi me ayudó a salir de la cárcel
Cuando ya estaba en la cárcel
De georgia en el año 2019
Me ayudó con el permiso de trabajo
Y me ayudó cancelar mi deportación
Y ganar mi cazó se los recomiendo 💯
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24 Nov, 2014 by Carlette
I had a wonderful experience with Mr.Marcellino . He is truly dedicated to his clients he always took time out for me and my case and always helped me figure out my best options. I would recommend him he is honest and will defnitely help solve whatever legal issue you may have.
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18 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Matthew M. Marcellino has shown a very professional and assertive approach since the first appointment, on the phone and from the other side of the world. He did not create any easy and false expectation. He prospected us how he would handle the case, why he wanted to follow that way and what would the best and realistic results be respectively. And the time was against us.
We achieved what we factually proved to be truthful within the frame of law he proved to master; and for this he has our sincere moral reward for life.
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18 Nov, 2014 by Andrea
Mr. Marcellino was exceptional! He provided all the necessary groundwork before my very first court date. Because of this, I was able to get above and beyond what I asked for. He is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate and has a desire to truly help people. I am forever grateful for all he has done in order to ensure the safety of my daughter.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Amecca howell
If I could put 1000 stars I would! Mr. Eric is so understanding and communicates in the best way possible. During the consulting call he told me the laws and possibilities for my speeding ticket and what he might be able to get it reduced to THEN we talked about his fees. He didn’t rush my payments and reassured me of everything, every step of the way
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10 Feb, 2025 by Keshawyn williams
Big thanks to Eric and is team. Got my case handled properly and came out with a successful result. Service was great and looking forward to contacting them again if a situation arises.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Anthony rosasco
Called Inhaber law firm up talked to a team member right away told them what had happened sent over all the information payed that day and they took it from there never had to miss work for court I am very happy with the outcome of my case and would use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs a good honest lawyer
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19 Dec, 2024 by Jose torres
I was overwhelmed and unable to focus on my day to day responsibilities due to having put myself into really bad debt. The team at Arnold & Smith didn’t judge me or make me feel like I was just another person who had irresponsibly put themselves in a bad situation. I wasn’t just another debt settlement case. I was made to feel like a person they wanted to genuinely help get their life back on track. Shannon, Madison and everyone else at Arnold & Smith were there every step of the way, every question I had, every concern, any stumbles, every creditor call, every debt collector correspondence. I was reassured they would do whatever they could to help me with my debt settlement. If I was ever skeptical this program would work or if they could really help me, that skepticism is gone. You guys are real life heroes. You helped me get my peace of mind and my life back on track. I can’t thank you all enough for what you have done for me and everything you continue to do.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Lanell smith
Never waste your time with this law firm. They don’t think about clients best interests. They think about themselves please never ever trust their company.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Rusty smith
Not helpful at all to me regarding a simple case. I was under the impression that they handle civil cases. The Attorney didn't even bother to call and tell me directly that they could not take my case. I received a generic text message with a link that was not useful. That was my experience.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Chris
Mr. Lutzel took the time to listen to our needs/goals then explain what he thought would work best for our family. He wrote a book on estate planning which was very helpful in understanding what the documents do.
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04 Feb, 2025 by Lg lists
30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
17 Jan, 2025 by Sandra gripper
Attorney Osborne and the staff are not only professionals but very caring. They make you feel so comfortable. I know they had other clients but when representing me I felt as if I was the only one. I highly recommend Osborne Law Firm
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15 Nov, 2024 by Mhg kongolo
The reception ignorant and very rude.He is a Hispanic that is very, very, very rude and needs to be fired.He makes the company looks bad.
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13 Nov, 2024 by La'tracia jones
I’ve been in two car accidents and C. Osborne and his firm has taken care of me! The level of trust and security I feel with them handling my cases is indescribable. The best decision I made 13 years ago when I was in the first car accident was no different than the decision I made this time around. If you want transparency, support and guidance this is the firm for you!
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07 Feb, 2025 by Berenice cruz
Got over $$3,500 stolen from my attorney. He promise to take our case to sue a company and every time we asked for updates he will have an excuse. It’s been a year (12 months) and no work was done, we have ask for our money back and he was failed to provide an explanation on where the money is. He said he has to deduct his hours which no work was ever presented to us. In the whole year NOTHING was ever done. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Update:
Ms Andrew provided me with an invoice where he charged us $250 for just REVIEWING emails, this means he DID NOT REPLY, he did not do anything but received it.
Emails that he decided to ignored, he wants us to sign an invoice for a check when he is not even acknowledging the $200 that Mr River promise to add to our fund. He is also charging us more than what we had agreed on.
The agreement was that he was going to charged $250 for every HOUR Working on our case. He is charging us $250 for emails WE send asking about our case! EMAILS he decided to ignored. And unless he has a disability I can’t understand how long it took him to read my email.
We got over $3,250 for him LOOKING at our emails.
Please be careful because if that’s not stealing money idk what is.
In the refund the wants to give us is only for $375 back and asking us to sign a disclosure saying “we are happy with his service and all charges are accurate” IF THATS NOT STEALING PEOPLES MONEY, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS!
Funny you claimed we didn’t dispute the charges when we are asking you to send us the drafting work you claim you did. And NOTHING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. WE ARE DISPUTING ALL THOSE $3,250 that you did not work, you ignore emails.
I dispute those charges as soon as you sent them.
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10 Jan, 2025 by Cinnamin
Very professional, excellent communication, and effective, timely resolution to our traffic case. Awesome!!!! I highly recommend!
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24 Dec, 2024 by Saara raja
Andrew was 45 minutes late to our first court appearance. I was sent multiple reminders from his firm to appear at the correct time, and I was getting more and more stressed when he did not show up. I called his office and they had no idea where he was and assured me that they would contact him and find out. Finally he showed up 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for why he was late.
Andrew was representing me in a tenant eviction where the tenant was living in my property without leaving for 6 months. This is the first time that I have ever gone through an eviction so I hired him. He was supposed to check the rent bonds each month so that we could remove the tenant any time they did not pay their bonds to the court. He failed to check the October rent bond because we were attempting to negotiate with the tenant. Instead he waited until November and then realized the tenant hadn't paid in October and we could have filed to remove her weeks earlier. This inaction lost me 1 month of income. He will probably reply here that he didn't check the bond because he was negotiating - but I fail to see why both tasks are mutually exclusive. I am literally paying for his time (retainer paid for his hourly rate so it's not like I asked him to do this for free), so why were the tasks I asked him to do not done?
When I asked Andrew to acknowledge this mistake or provide me with a discount on his rate for the income that he lost me, he sent me the following reply, direct quote: "I have 100 other cases going on besides yours. The rent bond information is publicly available. So, it is also something that you could have checked just as easily." If he has 100 other cases and can't give my case the attention it needs, maybe he should take on less cases. And obviously if I was a legal expert and could have gone through this process on my own, I wouldn't have needed a lawyer in the first place.
EDIT - He was absolutely 45 minutes late. To deny that would be an absolute lie. I sat in the court room by myself while the judge skipped over me and went to other cases, and she directly said that we can come back to mine when my council shows up. And I did bring this up to Andrew by asking him to state clearly (by email) exactly what time he would be at court for the next court appearance.
As for why I said "Thank you" in emails??? and didn't call out the issues immediately it's because I was afraid that if I call out ineffective work during my case, that I would be retaliated against and the work wouldn't be performed at all. There's a reason I had to follow up over 100 times.
You are also misrepresenting me here. I NEVER once asked why you didn't file the writ of possession while we were negotiating. I understand ethics very well. I only asked why you didn't VERIFY that the tenant paid her bond. Isn't the saying "knowledge is power"? When the tenant flaked from turning up to sign the negotiated paperwork, we should have been able to file the Writ of Possession Immediately. Or even immediately after our court date. Instead because you never checked this fact, we had to wait weeks!!
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31 Jan, 2025 by Louie curl
Keith metz is Top-notch, lawyer on top of your case he got my traffic ticket dismissed before the judge Even came in. I amVery satisfying will definitely use him in the future if I need anything. And he is very reasonable priced.
Thank you Mr metz
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29 Jan, 2025 by James bello
Thanks for Metz Law Firm and Attorney Keith Metz. Had a simple ticket that was reduced to lesser charge. Process was painless and easy. Most importantly, Keith answered all of my communication quickly and was knowledgeable during the whole process. It is really appreciated that he responded quickly and took the time to make sure I understood everything. Hopefully will not need his services but if I ever do need an attorney in the future I will definitely contact the Metz Law Firm.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Manash saha
Big thanks to attorney Keith Metz for helping me with my speeding case and achieving the desired result! His professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommended if you need a reliable lawyer who gets results!
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31 Jan, 2025 by Louie curl
Keith metz is Top-notch, lawyer on top of your case he got my traffic ticket dismissed before the judge Even came in. I amVery satisfying will definitely use him in the future if I need anything. And he is very reasonable priced.
Thank you Mr metz
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29 Jan, 2025 by James bello
Thanks for Metz Law Firm and Attorney Keith Metz. Had a simple ticket that was reduced to lesser charge. Process was painless and easy. Most importantly, Keith answered all of my communication quickly and was knowledgeable during the whole process. It is really appreciated that he responded quickly and took the time to make sure I understood everything. Hopefully will not need his services but if I ever do need an attorney in the future I will definitely contact the Metz Law Firm.
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24 Jan, 2025 by Manash saha
Big thanks to attorney Keith Metz for helping me with my speeding case and achieving the desired result! His professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommended if you need a reliable lawyer who gets results!
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10 Feb, 2025 by Amecca howell
If I could put 1000 stars I would! Mr. Eric is so understanding and communicates in the best way possible. During the consulting call he told me the laws and possibilities for my speeding ticket and what he might be able to get it reduced to THEN we talked about his fees. He didn’t rush my payments and reassured me of everything, every step of the way
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10 Feb, 2025 by Keshawyn williams
Big thanks to Eric and is team. Got my case handled properly and came out with a successful result. Service was great and looking forward to contacting them again if a situation arises.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Anthony rosasco
Called Inhaber law firm up talked to a team member right away told them what had happened sent over all the information payed that day and they took it from there never had to miss work for court I am very happy with the outcome of my case and would use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs a good honest lawyer
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10 Feb, 2025 by Amecca howell
If I could put 1000 stars I would! Mr. Eric is so understanding and communicates in the best way possible. During the consulting call he told me the laws and possibilities for my speeding ticket and what he might be able to get it reduced to THEN we talked about his fees. He didn’t rush my payments and reassured me of everything, every step of the way
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10 Feb, 2025 by Keshawyn williams
Big thanks to Eric and is team. Got my case handled properly and came out with a successful result. Service was great and looking forward to contacting them again if a situation arises.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Anthony rosasco
Called Inhaber law firm up talked to a team member right away told them what had happened sent over all the information payed that day and they took it from there never had to miss work for court I am very happy with the outcome of my case and would use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs a good honest lawyer
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18 Feb, 2025 by Ken forester
I highly recommend staying away from this firm and Trent Grissom. He was told to file a simple insurance claim 4 times. None of which did. He was fired. I posted a negative review on Google and he threatened to *sue me for defamation* really Trent?? Is this the type of attorney you would use??? I would recommend reading other website reviews which are poor. They will charge you for every small email even when it is unsolicited.
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18 Feb, 2025 by Jacqueline bobo
Many thanks to McGrath & Spielberger for their invaluable assistance with my business legal needs. They provide expert advice and guidance, highly responsive, and thorough! I highly recommend their services to any business owner seeking reliable legal support.
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29 Jan, 2025 by Anonymous
Kelly was very professional and made the legal process of filing the correct Deed to our property with the County Cler in Charleston County!
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10 Feb, 2025 by Amecca howell
If I could put 1000 stars I would! Mr. Eric is so understanding and communicates in the best way possible. During the consulting call he told me the laws and possibilities for my speeding ticket and what he might be able to get it reduced to THEN we talked about his fees. He didn’t rush my payments and reassured me of everything, every step of the way
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10 Feb, 2025 by Keshawyn williams
Big thanks to Eric and is team. Got my case handled properly and came out with a successful result. Service was great and looking forward to contacting them again if a situation arises.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Anthony rosasco
Called Inhaber law firm up talked to a team member right away told them what had happened sent over all the information payed that day and they took it from there never had to miss work for court I am very happy with the outcome of my case and would use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs a good honest lawyer
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21 Jan, 2025 by Joshua chavez
17 Jan, 2025 by Jv love
I loved working with Jana K Jones and her assistant MJ! They were both very informative and found the best possible solution for me and my situation. Would hands down recommend their services, 10/10!
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17 Jan, 2025 by Sheree johnson-street
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11 Dec, 2024 by Tony moo
Kay balanos is the best yall she fault for me and my kids and WON! She help me to get my kids back im telling you the GOAT in the court room 👍
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10 Dec, 2024 by Richard roach
Jennifer Moore, Alexi Gadzinski and their team were stellar in supporting me through the divorce process. They were great to work with and achieved all of my goals. My ex-wife, Christine J. Roach was very unhappy with the outcome which reaffirms how well my attorneys did for me - That's the way the cookie crumbles - I highly recommend Jennifer and Alexis to represent you.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Christine roach
Distrustful, disrespectful condescending unprofessional behavior!! When you are in a court room huffing and puffing rolling your eyes shaking your head lying about procedures !! Acting like you are better than people….and you were informed of the situation…. ……..,🙏🙏
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28 Feb, 2025 by Alexander marin suescun
Bueno mi experiencia con esta firma de abogados desde el punto de vista de ayuda a sus clientes y el estar pendientes de tu caso es realmente deficiente ya que decidí que me representarán en mi caso y al principio como todo te ofrecen los mejores abogados el mejor servicio y una gran representación ante tu caso. Pues resulta que no es así me cobraron más de $3000 dólares por llenar una forma y enviarla a USCIS, eso fue al rededor de 2 años atrás y pues ellos me enviaron una extensión a mi caso que está en revisión, y resulta que el día de hoy llamo a la oficina de abogados que supuestamente me representa para que me den una actualización sobre mi caso ya que dicha extensión ya expiró y por ende ellos debían estar pendiente de eso pero no, la respuesta de la persona que atendió mi llamada me dice que el caso con esta oficina ya estaba cerrado que iban averiguar que había pasado con eso y me devolverían la llamada, entonces queda uno con un sinsabor de que todo lo que dicen que van hacer pues a la final queda ahí plasmado de momento porque después de que te cobran para representarte y recibir un apoyo de una firma de abogados se convierte en que solo lo hacen por quitarte tu dinero que tanto cuesta obtenerlo en este país para que te digan después de 2 años su caso está cerrado sin Investigar primero antes de cerrar un caso de un cliente que pagó más de 3000 dólares por nada, se deberían tomar al menos el tiempo de eso de actualizarse en los casos que ellos toman, pero lamentablemente no es así solo buscan es el beneficio de ellos y no de los clientes. No deberían jugar con eso!!!
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28 Feb, 2025 by John cherry
28 Feb, 2025 by Gloria granados
Acabo de terminar el caso de custodia en verdad estoy muy agradecida muy buen trabajo por parte del equipo te brindan confianza amabilidad precios justos un placer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
