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14 Oct, 2019 by Dana
She is very knowledgeable in the employment law field. I highly recommend! I was also pleased with the outcome of my case.
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03 Mar, 2019 by Andrew fournet, md
I received excellent advise from Mrs. Wilson and was able to significantly improve a contract with my future employer. I would definitely come to her again for any contracts in the future! I Highly recommend her!
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15 Feb, 2019 by Bill
I had an existing business contract that was between family members and non family members.Original contract was kind of thrown together quickly without council and in doing so problems soon arose. With having family members being involved on both sides feelings and emotions can become an issue if not careful. Cynthia recognized this from the onset and carefully walked us through the entire restructuring process where in the end both sides were satisfied. We now have a clear contract that has taken undue pressure off both sides. I am very happy to have found Cynthia and she was a true pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend her services.
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09 Jan, 2017 by Kenneth
Elizabeth has been my Business Lawyer since our inception in 2007. Elizabeth is a very thorough and competent professional who always has my company's best interest in mind. However, Elizabeth would not hesitate to tell me to curb my actions based on her policies and procedures. I always fell like our company is in good hands. She never misses a scheduled meeting and always takes my calls or returns them in a timely manner. What I especially like about Elizabeth is her ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
Elizabeth also help my family in a child custody matter. Although there were many stumbling-blocks, she always keep us informed on the progress. Child custody is a very long and emotional process, Elizabeth was able to make the experience as palatable as possible.
Elizabeth is a solid lawyer. I would highly recommend her for Business or Family Law.
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09 Jan, 2017 by Sarah
Elizabeth McDonald done a wonderful job with our case she cared about our kids welfare and happiness and she cared about us she always does a great job she cares about her clients and will do everything she can for them she is a wonderful person and i would highly recommend her
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09 Jan, 2017 by Sherri
We had hired another attorney at a set fee to represent us in a custody case for our grandchildren, upon discovery a partner in the firm had already hired out to another party in the case. I reached out to Ms. McDonald with our circumstances and although her fee was considerably higher she agreed to take our case for the other attorney's fee. I feel this gesture speaks volumes about Ms. McDonald's character. She handled our case with the utmost care and consideration. I feel she represented our case in a impeccably professional manner. Her communication was clear and consise. She always returned phone calls quickly. When people ask me for a recommendation for an attorney, she is without a doubt, the #1 on my list
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29 Jul, 2021 by Steve merriman
Very nice firm helpful and informative. Polite an sympathetic.
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25 Sep, 2019 by Johnny sherrill
Such a great guy and super knowledgeable about the law
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06 May, 2014 by Laura
Mr. Hruska represented our company in court last week. He was prepared, on time, and very knowledgeable of the laws pertaining to our case. We will be using him again!
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19 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
This lawyer is simply the best in Cookeville. I called five other offices and they were quite rude to me. John gladly took my case. Thanks to him I now have a 5 year old boy.
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27 Feb, 2021 by Amy davis
24 Nov, 2019 by King tito
02 Feb, 2019 by Daniel wilkins
11 Oct, 2024 by Katherine hedgecoth
My experience with this law firm was a horrible experience only cared about how much money we had so they charge and take it I wouldn't recommend these lawyers fir any reason they are horrible people they need Jesus
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02 Oct, 2024 by Matthew jamison
Seth was great! They don’t make you feel bad about anything you may have to be there for. There team is always going above and beyond to help. Would definitely recommend!
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02 Oct, 2024 by Emma sweat
Mike Giamo is wonderful. He fought for me and did a great job. I would definitely retain Mike again
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27 Jul, 2021 by Dustin
His work was amazing made it so I didn't have to go to court got my charges dismissed and the court cost waived answers all questions he is a great man as well a great attorney he truly cares about his clients
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26 Mar, 2020 by Tracey
Case was dismissed, represented us very well in a bogus lawsuit against my family. Highly recommend.
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16 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Not only did Mr.Byars sound the most confident out of all the lawyers i spoke with, he in fact gave better projections for what he felt was possible and stuck to his word. Not only did he predict and achieve better results than any other lawyer i talked to in Cookeville, but he also saved me thousands compared to others who weren't even sure they could keep me out of a jail cell. The only Putnam county lawyer to consider.
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31 Aug, 2024 by Reannon henson
This is one of the best attorneys I have ever seen at work!! He is very great and he makes sure he gets the message out there that needs to be put out there and only searches and speaks the truth! If anybody needs a very good attorney Mr. Doug Dennis is really good!! I just sat through a case as a juror and I'm just amazed at how great this man is hands down the best I've ever seen!
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22 Aug, 2024 by Katie sturgell
Thank you for taking over my case and getting it dismissed 💛 a true weight lifted off of me !
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17 Apr, 2024 by Sheila sparks
27 Nov, 2023 by Tracy weeks
I would just like to say, this attny did an awesome job! He represented my daughter and I really thought it would be drawn out and take months and months to settle, but he took her case and before we knew it, he negotiated a nice sum for her settlement that was above and beyond what we had anticipated... His assistant is on top of it and communicates with you what is going on step by step... Thank you all so much, and God bless you and yours........
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27 Nov, 2023 by Kristin johnson
Mr Binkley was my attorney and he was so good to work with and handled my case so well and fast . I was honestly so happy with the results that I know I wouldn’t have gotten without him . && his secretary was so helpful . They really put you first there . Unlike most places ! And looking at other people’s negative reviews I know first hand they are the furthest thing from the truth . He didn’t know me at all and helped me !
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12 Sep, 2023 by Dave dec
Picks and chooses who they deal with because MOST OF THEM ARE BUDDY BUDDY leaving people in debt maimed scared with no recorder. HE admitted it was his pal.
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28 Feb, 2024 by Tracey hyso
Honest as they come.
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19 Feb, 2024 by Amy herron
02 Oct, 2023 by Linda burgess
Mr. Bohannon obviously doesn’t like women very much.Especially women that show any type of leadership. I won’t use him ever again. Not to mention he way overcharges for the things he does. It’s really sad that many lawyers have the upper hand on society today. He gets to live the high life off of the average persons hard earned money. All the while the meek suffer just to pay his high wages. HE DOESNT CARE!!
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05 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
I have known Dana for many years and worked with her in a professional capacity before she became an attorney. She was always friendly and even requested my assistance professionally on occasion. I later needed her assistance in a legal matter and she never returned my phone call. She never even a called review the issue with me to determine whether I needed to take legal action. She just ignored my call altogether. I would not recommend her and I am glad she never called me back. Considering her lack of professional courtesy, I do not think she would have provided sound judgment in the matter.
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14 May, 2021 by Anonymous
Ms. Dana Looper and staff were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, gracious, and professional. Being able to put matters in order and get questions and concerns addressed is peace of mind. Seek the best, I did. Thank you.
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09 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Ms. Looper was there for me every step of the way with my case. I highly recommend her for any legal needs. She has a genuine care for her clients and responds in a timely manner.
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04 Aug, 2023 by Randy
Henry is the best lawyer and help me fight for my family. He helped me through the entire divorce process and educated me on what he thought the best move would be for my case. I would hire him again and not blink an eye. He truly is the best and I would recommend him to any single dad fighting for his family.
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17 Mar, 2023 by Elisabeth
I wish I would have known of this site & had seen the review from someone else May 2021.
EXTREMELY disappointed with this lawyer and his lack of assistance as Veterans Benefits Aid Counsel. We received a "positive" opinion, which required payment, May 2022.
After the VA Department requested more information in Nov 2022, we were advised by Mr. Fincher's associates, that no additional forms nor more information was required of us. Subsequently, our claim was DENIED by Veterans Affair Department Feb. 2023.
Numerous phone calls and emails have not been returned by Mr. Fincher or his associates to find out what additional assistance they would be providing to jump through the VA "hoops" or to appeal.
The conclusion we have drawn is he cashed the check and that was it.
He and his teams lack of service or response has been extremely unprofessional and I would not recommend him at all.
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10 May, 2022 by Jessica
Mr. Fincher helped me with my divorce and help put me and my child first. I could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent me through such a difficult time. His experience, guidance and knowledge made my divorce go as smoothly as possible. I would not hesitate at ALL to hire the absolute best.
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04 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
He knew that I was going through something and should have not been in court during this process. He charged me 3 times. H e was for the other party. Our last time in court he made the decision even though I said no. Now the other person is bragging that they got everything. I am going to contact the TV stations. Things that I was suppose to get through the process still have not been done. But the other party can do a civil suit on me. This has to do with mental illness. I called about something else last week and he told me to contact the other parties lawyer which would not talk to me. This is why women and girls does not rely on anyone. Domestic violence was involved and nothing happened. The party got by it. Do not be surprised when the TV stations contact you.
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04 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
We hired Mullins for a civil case. He filed our case in the wrong court. Then 4 months later filed in correct court. In that time frame we get sued by the plaintiff. Mullins canceled most of our appointments. He would rarely return phone calls. Even when other attorneys tried to call him. He is the most incompetent/illiterate excuse of an attorney we have ever seen. He has no business practicing law. At one point he did not know if we were the defendants or the plaintiffs. He likes playing god with peoples lives. And has no care in the world about his clients. He did nothing but mess our whole case up.(We have spoken to other attorneys) Mullins will do nothing for you. But he will want money! When we released him of his duties. He handed us our case paperwork, and what a joke that was.( It was just duplicates of papers) You can tell most of the papers have never been touched or separated. In 1.5 years he destroyed our case. He has been reported to the bar. Buyer beware. He would not make a good dump truck driver. He’s a CROOK! If you have questions for him, You’ll have more questions when you leave. But he can talk about the ducks on his walls. Find yourself a REAL attorney. If in doubt just ask around about him. Ask other attorneys they know all about him. And also check complaints filed with the Bar association. ZERO STARS GIVEN. I only put 1 star because I had to!
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02 Jan, 2023 by Brett
This guy is a joke. I have recordings of him asking me to hack someones public accounts to take down defamatory statements about him. He didn't show up to my hearings and cost me time and money in my case. I would give him a negative star and am giving the recordings to someone who is looking into the way he handles cases.
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24 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
He has been hired by the court to represent my husband who is incarcerated, I have tried calling multiple times and haven’t received any phone calls back. My husband has been in jail now 3 months and I haven’t heard a word! Definitely will be contacting and paying a lawyer to represent him further!
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05 Aug, 2017 by Millie
Refused to return calls, took money and did very little if nothing for the fee. Would not recommend this lawyer to anyone unless you want to pay him for nothing. I gave one star because it was the least amount.
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06 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
He failed to file the counter suit he was originally hired to do. Failed to prepare for the case after he was hired to represent me. Did not even attempt to make contact with me until late in the day the Friday before trial with the following Monday being a holiday. Has refused to respond to me since trial. Has refused to provide me with the judges order which he is contractually obligated to do. Failed to refund my money or provide any accounting. FAILED FAILED FAILED.
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You
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.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
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.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
- Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
- Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.
What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
- Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
- Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
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:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
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:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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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?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
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.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
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.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
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.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- 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.
