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11 Oct, 2024 by Hannah han
A highly professional law firm! My immigration case had been pending for almost 6 years, but Attorney Shu and his team followed up on every detail meticulously. Everything went smoothly, and I have now received my green card. I am incredibly grateful for their dedication and hard work！
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17 Sep, 2024 by Jessie wang
舒律师真的是一位做事认真和非常有责任心的好律师，起初我请他帮做催办令，3个月左右就下来，后期等待面谈结果等了4个月，舒律师很有先见之明，在催办里加了120天的期限，第一次结果还没有下来，过程还帮我打了电话给我移民局问情况，紧接着第二个星期又帮我Email 给移民局，隔几天结果就出来了，好效果好律师 好结果..感谢舒律师的认真有效率…感恩遇到好律师..百分百推荐他，亲身经历，希望有和我一样经历的可以选择舒律师.
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13 Jul, 2024 by Vinny tran
15 May, 2019 by Nick
Only spoke to her on the phone and I'm totally satisfied that she was not able to take my particular case. Lol. Kathy Jo was intelligent, down-to-earth, accommodating my ignorance of the probate process and honest. Thank you for your time and your attentiveness.
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24 May, 2013 by Anonymous
Honest, smart, great stratigist, amazing legal skills and knowledge and nice. Saved me 10s of thousands by avoiding court battles and out smarted the opposition. Will use her on any case we ever get!!!
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22 May, 2013 by Louis
Ms. Patterson is a true professional lawyer. I have used her services at least three times in the past 8 years. She was always pleasant to discuss my cases by walking me through the legal process and discussing my options. She always made herself available to sit down and go over the issues step by step and update me on a regular basis on the status of my cases. What I appreciate the most is that I always felt being protected when she is handling my cases. She really fights to get the issues settled to my best interest. In all three cases the issues were settled in my favor. Two of those were contract disputes and the third was a real state transaction worth $80,000. I saw her in real action through mediation sessions and let me tell you....she was a real aggressive lawyer fighting to the end for an acceptable resolution to my case. Her fees were extremely reasonable and she will always be my first choice to go to lawyer.
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23 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Her and her office did a fantastic job with our estate planning. Thanks so much
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27 Jan, 2015 by Victoria scarth
My husband is a small business owner who's business has continued to grow over the last few years. And with this continued growth we have experienced many common legal issues that arise for small business owners. My husband is a busy man and was worried how he would be able to handle the legal issues arising around us. Kariann came to us from a referral from a friend. She quickly took over and was able to get everything under control for us. She kept us in the loop at all times. We felt very confident with her by outside. She is well organized and very trust worthy. She works hard and puts her clients first. We call her when ever we need help and we have other friends who now use her legal services!!!
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28 Jan, 2024 by Susan soto
I cannot express my gratitude and appreciation towards Attorney Maritza and her assistant Yolanda and her staff. I am beyond blessed and appreciative towards her law firm and her team. I was lost, confused and very tired of trying to do things on my own, research on my own and more. I am dealing with a very nasty divorce, a narcissist that refuses to pay anything. He is hiding all his money and assets, transferring to other people's accounts and withholding all his assets to not produce anything. I have not been able to get a penny from him. I have sole and full custody of our child and it has been very overwhelming for me and our baby to try to get a penny from him. I am currently staying in shelters and hotels to survive, since I exhausted my savings with no luck on getting anything from him. He has hired a team of attorneys to just manipulate the system to keep requesting continuances. I called Attorney Maritza and explained my situation. She not only guided me the right way but helped me and explained everything in detail. I felt relieved and I felt I had some ammunition for my next court hearing. I cannot express how blessed I felt after her guidance and how special Maritza and her team are to me. You guys Rock, thank you for everything! My life saving angels.
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21 Jan, 2024 by Stanley briones
17 Aug, 2023 by Brenda
Hard to reach her, never felt she was genuine. 9,000k for two cases and hardly never spoke to us. Her paralegal was barely communicating. Preparation and coaching was done the day of court appearance, 10 min before court was in session. All that money down the drain.
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11 Jul, 2016 by Julia
I really want you to keep this in mind when considering hiring Breanna Slattery DeBritton. If Breanna Slattery is willing to do this to a paid client and a fellow attorney, imagine what she'd do to you!
I am an attorney. My father and I hired Breanna Slattery to create a simply trust on behalf of my Father. Worst mistake ever.
Breanna was paid 100% up-front Cash. She came by, picked up the money, had my Dad fill out some paperwork, and essentially disappeared. About 6 months after my dad hired her, my Dad calls me and asks me why Breanna hasn't returned his calls or emails and when could he expect the trust to be done. I immediately called Breanna, she apologized and promised to immediately call my dad.
A month goes by. My dad comes and asks about Breanna again. i ask him "didn't she call you, she promised me she would" - my dad says he hasn't heard a word from her. I call Breanna. She again promises to call him. Another month goes by.. I email her again.. she still hadn't contacted my Dad. LONG STORY SHORT, OVER A YEAR GOES BY. My Dad wasn't contacted or called AT ALL during this period. Breanna promises and promises me to my face and promises but never calls him. AFTER A YEAR OF THIS CALLING WEEK AFTER WEEK, MONTH AFTER MONTH - ALL OF WHICH I CAN PROVE, I SEND BREANNA A DISENGAGE LETTER, and had to hire an new attorney for my Dad's trust. We demanded a refund. To this day, Breanna NEVER called my dad and never gave us a refund of the retainer fee paid. In my opinion, THIS IS DISHONESTY.
She took money for work she never completed and she never COMPLETED the trust. So- let's talk about the other people someone I referred to Breanna. Let's put it this way - One day I get a call out of the blue from a woman I referred Breanna. She wants an "Emergency" meeting with me. I agree. When we meet, the VERY FIRST WORDS out of her mouth were "Is Breanna Dead" - Utterly shocked, I answered "Excuse me?" - Apparently after months of calling and emailing Breanna without any response, this woman thought Breanna to be dead. I'm not kidding. This really happened and in all the years I've been involved in the legal field, I have never experienced anything like Breanna.
Breanna Slattery LOVES money, and distains her clients, my father included. My father was a great man. A man who devoted his life to the welfare of disabled children. Had a Phd, and was calm, polite at all times, and quiet. and once she got the money, she treated us like less than dirt.
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19 May, 2011 by Robert
I met with Breanna Slattery for help with my business/estate planning. She is very knowledgeable and well prepared. I highly recommend her services.
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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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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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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
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What are your fees, and how do you bill?
Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
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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- 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.
