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17 Apr, 2023 by Omer
I always followed the path to stay away from attorneys. This is why, it was a tough decision for me to hire an attorney for a legal matter I had to pursue.
Contrary to what I thought about attorneys, it was an eye-opening experience and a pleasant surprise when I hired Gasperos to help me with a legal issue. I must say engaging with the Gasperos was one of the best thing which happened to me.
On one hand, Lisa is bright and energetic and on the other hand, she was extremely knowledgeable and took her time to explain and discuss each and every step with me. Her partner, Carmen worked long hours, took extra steps, and went out of his way to make sure that we are well prepared for the case.
If you hire the Gasperos, please note they do not differentiate between day or night, weekend or weekdays. They work hard to get the job done and they know how to do it perfectly. I would recommend the Gasperos in a heartbeat.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Very good law firm to work with, smart and resourceful! I would definitely use this law firm for future needs.
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16 Apr, 2023 by Syed
Lisa has been really great throughout the entire process I’ve worked with her. She has been on top of everything and always gave me updates without me having to ask. She definitely knows her stuff. Highly recommended.
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03 Sep, 2014 by Dominique
Attorney Waite followed through as promised. My car was repossessed for failing to stay current on car payments. Mr. Waite not only got my car back, but he was able to lower my monthly payments as my car depreciated over time. Mr. Waite is knowledgeable and kind. He asked me what I wanted to do and he did his best to make that happen. If you are in financial trouble, call him ASAP!
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03 Sep, 2014 by Laurie k.
Ryan Waite handle my real estate closing. He was knowledgeable and diligent. Whenever I had a question, he had the answer. We hired him after another attorney backed out last minute. Mr.
Waite had 3 weeks to close and he did it! I'd highly recommend Mr. Waite for any real estate closing.
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29 Mar, 2014 by Ed z.
Mr. Waite saved my home and put me in a manageable repayment plan with my lender. He protected me and my family when no one else could. I highly recommend Mr. Waite to anyone who is financial trouble.
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26 Oct, 2017 by Stef
We hired Brad for the sale of our home and he was very quick to respond every time we called with a question. He walked us though each step and we felt we were in very good hands when he handled all closing matters for us. Prior to the sale, we contacted Brad for advice on other real estate matters. He is very professional, patient and fair. We will certainly hire Brad again in the future.
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05 May, 2017 by Carol
I have used Brad for both estate planning services and real estate closing services and could not be happier. His knowledge is exceptional and he places his clients interests' above his own, which is not always the case in my experience. Wish we'd met years ago as the most recent home purchase was my 13th and not all were handled with the same professionalism! Some attorneys want to placate all the interested parties for their own gain, but Brad has your back. He goes the extra mile, is honest and does what he says he is going to do. And his rates are very reasonable.
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10 Aug, 2016 by Pedro
Brad worked with me as my attorney to sell my house in IL. He was very patient walking us thru the entire process , always available to answer all our questions. There were negotiations between us and the buyers and he did everything he could to assure we got the best possible deal. If you need to sell your house I would definitely recommend Mr. Costello.
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10 Jan, 2019 by Shonda h.
Efficient, straight forward, knowledgeable, professional. I cannot say enough nice things about him, he was great. Excellent response time I don’t know how he does it. Highly recommend him! Thanks Kevin and staff!
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30 Jan, 2018 by Nestor-paul
What an excellent individual to work with!! Kevin has an enormous amount of knowledge and expertise on the subject matter for which he was hired. Professionalism and reliability far beyond "today's" standards. I cannot say enough about this gentleman I have had the pleasure of working with! His staff mirror the individual they work for...
Thank you Kevin and Staff!
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20 Dec, 2018 by John
If you are looking for the best business and transportation lawyer in this part of the country, look no further!
He is a rolodex of legal knowledge at your finger tip, he is always around to give you good adivce, and solve problems, when you need him. He is very well connected with all the important people in Springfield, to get things done quickly.
Rory sets the bar high, other lawyers can only try and live up his standards of law. He is a genuine good person. Its hard to find someone with qualities like his in any field, let alone the legal field.
He got us threw some complicated times and gave us the education and the confidence we needed to succeed.
I plan on using Rory for all my legal needs.
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07 Apr, 2017 by Lloyd zimmerman
I am a retired judge, and was referred to this firm by a trusted financial adviser, to provide counsel on my mom's estate and to prepare and file state and federal estate tax returns, and to prepare a trust accounting. I also needed a real estate attorney to help with the sale of my mom's condo. I found all of these at Lifka & Lifka. I worked mostly with Dan Lifka on estate matters, and found him to be thoroughly professional, careful, thoughtful, and reliable in all that I asked him to do. Unexpectedly, there were several complications that required calm, balance, and perspective beyond what the norm might have required. In every way, Dan did a superb job, and so did Deb on the real estate part of the work. The firm charged a fair price for the work, and I appreciated that the hourly rate and time expended was reasonable, and not as large as it could have been in view of the size of the estate. This is a first class firm providing the same quality services of a large downtown law firm with a estate and trust department, but at a fraction of the cost. I recommend them without reservation.
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19 Jul, 2024 by Lisa
Makes time for everyone even when he has no time ! My daughter’s affairs are secure because of his work!!! Thank you !
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08 Jun, 2022 by Dave pingel
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27 Aug, 2024 by Ron
Bob explained the whole estate planning very well and expedited everything very quickly. Would highly recommend him for any of your estate planning needs.
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13 Apr, 2024 by Adam the computer guy
Just hired them for a real estate purchase, and so far so good. Everyone has been polite, helpful, and articulate.
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30 Oct, 2023 by Wecloseloans
As a mortgage professional, real estate investor and as a everyday consumer I have closed on hundreds of Real Estate transactions in the past 19 years. In that time I have had the opportunity to work with many law firms, but none of them have exhibited the level of attentiveness that I experienced with The Zaba Law Group. They were thorough, efficient, professional , and highly competent. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Tracie, Wes, and the entire team at The Zaba Law Group for any and all of your legal needs.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Artan ibraimi
Our family's attorney retired after 40 years of serving us and we were frantically looking for a replacement. Saw a good friend of mine review the Zaba Law group so I had to give them a try. At closing today I was disappointed that I couldn't meet Wes personally but his college Clint was wonderful and I mean wonderful. Much better than our family's attorney when it came to explaining things. Very patient which my wife loved. His knowledge and humor made it an easy painless experience. His ability to fight for the smallest detail made me extremely pleased. Also, Tracie(paralegal) was prompt and pleasant to deal with. Needless to say we have a new family attorney. This was my 13th closing and I highly recommend them. Thank you, Clint. Thank you Tracie and Thank you, Wes. Good day, all.
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13 Apr, 2024 by Adam the computer guy
Just hired them for a real estate purchase, and so far so good. Everyone has been polite, helpful, and articulate.
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30 Oct, 2023 by Wecloseloans
As a mortgage professional, real estate investor and as a everyday consumer I have closed on hundreds of Real Estate transactions in the past 19 years. In that time I have had the opportunity to work with many law firms, but none of them have exhibited the level of attentiveness that I experienced with The Zaba Law Group. They were thorough, efficient, professional , and highly competent. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Tracie, Wes, and the entire team at The Zaba Law Group for any and all of your legal needs.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Artan ibraimi
Our family's attorney retired after 40 years of serving us and we were frantically looking for a replacement. Saw a good friend of mine review the Zaba Law group so I had to give them a try. At closing today I was disappointed that I couldn't meet Wes personally but his college Clint was wonderful and I mean wonderful. Much better than our family's attorney when it came to explaining things. Very patient which my wife loved. His knowledge and humor made it an easy painless experience. His ability to fight for the smallest detail made me extremely pleased. Also, Tracie(paralegal) was prompt and pleasant to deal with. Needless to say we have a new family attorney. This was my 13th closing and I highly recommend them. Thank you, Clint. Thank you Tracie and Thank you, Wes. Good day, all.
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18 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Nancy uses underhanded tactics in cases. She lies your behalf. It feels yucky. She has no knowledge of the law, so she has to rely on middle school he said, she said methods.
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05 Oct, 2015 by Brad b.
With knowledge of Nancy's great reputation in the community as the go to attorney to help form a new business, my law partner and I hired her when we decided to hang out our shingle. We were glad she did! Nancy walked us through the process, was attentive to our needs, and made the whole process as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend Nancy to anyone looking to take the plunge and start their own business.
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21 Aug, 2015 by Elizabeth bacon
Nancy really knows this complicated area of the law, particularly in the securities area. I am impressed with her attention to detail and ability to foresee risks and likely results. She represents clients with great care and in conformity with the highest ethical standards.
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19 Jun, 2018 by Shannon
Christina was extremely detailed and thorough. She is good representation for a first time buyer or seller or someone who sells and buys often. We buy and sell properties for a small investment company and have never worked with an attorney that worked this hard for us. She was in top of every deadline and explained all our options to us. So happy to have found her.
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01 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
To be very honest, she was very irresponsible, unprofessional and more importantly, does not think of client's best interests when working for us. She only handled very few real estate cases so she does not have enough knowledge to handle special situations. We suspected that she purposely avoided telling us our options and rights in the contract.
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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.
