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14 Nov, 2019 by Anthony
I retained Mr. Sheridan based off of reviews from this very site. Those reviews were not wrong. Through a long drawn out process he never wavered. He guided me in ever aspect of the ordeal. He stuck with me till the end. And in the end the charges were dismissed due largely I believe cause he never stopped fighting for me. I would recommend Mr. Sheridan to anyone in a heartbeat.
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03 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Sheridan knows his business well, very well. He fought like a pit bull to remove charges and shot holes thru a very shady officers defense. We walked away with 1 yr probation. Thank You Sir for all you do!!!
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21 Dec, 2018 by Ibrahim
"Jeff Priest and his team got me through a rough time in my divorce proceedings. His office was highly professional and responsive. I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued and my doubts were always reassured. My nerves were calmed and the process was always explained.
Jeff fought hard for me. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. I couldn't have asked for a better law firm or attorney. Priest Law firm is the place to start in the scary, emotional process of divorce. Highly recommended.”
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19 Dec, 2018 by Brenda
Jeff was extremely helpful with our custody situation. He was very prepared and kept us informed of everything that took place. I would highly recommend him. Our case ended with not going to court, but resolved outside of the courtroom.
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19 Dec, 2018 by Christopher
Jeff and his staff handled a K1 visa from Thailand for my wife.
They were highly experienced at this type of paperwork.
All of the paperwork was correct the first time and require no corrections and help speed up the overall process with the federal government.
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23 Jul, 2021 by Dave and sue
Kate up dated our wills, power of attorneys and health care directives. She was very easy to communicate with and we were comfortable to ask her anything! It was a seamless process and her fee was very fair. I would recommend her to anybody. You will not be disappointed!
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10 Aug, 2020 by Susan
Kate worked with my mother in the last years of my parents’ lives to set up a living trust for her, assist her with the heavy paperwork burden that was involved in moving my father into the Minnesota Veterans home, comforted me in my grief for them when they passed, and was extremely knowledgeable and efficient in selling my parents’ house and administering their estate. I am now working with her to get my own affairs in order, and I highly recommend her.
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10 Aug, 2020 by Sherry
We came to work with Kate after a less than satisfactory encounter with another lawyer at her previous firm. That first meeting with Kate made us feel completely comfortable and we quickly forgot about the previous concerns. She was quick to satisfy our needs with nothing but grace and a smiling face. Our working together became a collaboration and we got our needs met in every way. I have since been able to get answers via email or a fast call for anything I have needed. We are so satisfied with Kate that we are following her to her own private practice and excited to continue our family legal needs for years to come.
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29 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Becker met with me about my company's retirement plan and explained many of the provisions and design features that we had and that could be included. Then he addressed IRS compliance and helped us correct our issues with the government.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Brandyn christman
Tom is great to work with and is always looking out for his clients. He communicates so well on all levels, always checking in. If you have been injured, he's your guy!
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05 Nov, 2024 by Jenna porter
Was my attorney for 3 days on a car accident case it got too complicated for them and they dropped me .po's attorney if you ask me .if they don't see gold in your case they don't want to help you .I was hit by a stolen vehicle being chased by police and because of that there was lack of insurance on the other party so they dropped me .
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01 Nov, 2024 by Jamila ali
My sister and I recently worked with a law office staff that truly impressed me with their professionalism and compassion. From the initial consultation to the final resolution of my case, every team member was attentive and understanding. They took the time to explain the legal process clearly, addressing all my concerns with patience. Their empathy made a challenging situation much more manageable, and I felt genuinely supported throughout. It was evident that they cared about my well-being, which made all the difference. I highly recommend this law office for their exceptional service and dedication.
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14 May, 2024 by Cheryl
Great experience. Robert was the first person to take the time to answer my question. I have a clear understanding of my rights and now know to wait til the findings of the investigation are complete before I can address the fees in question. Thanks so much Robert!!!
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09 Dec, 2023 by Eric
Quick response to my question and definitely gave a viewpoint that I had not considered myself already.
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02 May, 2022 by Ulric
Answered all asked questions and explained the resulting situation. There was no possible legal course of action to remediate the situation presented and it was explained why and how.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Lynn ericksen
We had the pleasure of working with Joseph Flanders. My husband recently has been diagnosed with PTSD. He had not worked in almost a year. We were trying to get me on my husbands IRA account so I could get money out of his IRA He was not able to answer simple security questions to take money out to pay off some bills. His Financial Institution said we needed to make me his guardian. Which he did not need. I reached out to Joe to see if he could help us. He agreed and we are so glad he did. He was very compassionate about our situation and bothered that they were not allowing this. He said a Judge would not sign off on a Conservertorship because my husband did not need one. He suggested making me his POA. That didnt work. He kept at them. He kept telling us I am not giving up! His hard work and determination paid off. Thanks to Joe we will not lose our house and are able to pay off bills that accumulated during this time. He actually cares about his clients. Thanks Joe!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Pauline prout
My wife and I recently worked with Joe Flanders to get our estate planning taken care of. We had a real good experience with Joe He gave us a lot of good information. He answered all our questions. I found his expertise put us at ease and made the whole process very easy and informative.
Thanks John and Pauline
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08 Jul, 2024 by Gail popehn
Very nice met us at hospital so we could do what was urgent
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16 Feb, 2024 by Akila maidi
Our family had a unique custody case that we were seeking help for. I called many firms in the area and they all made me feel like I was just a number. Cylkowski Law Office immediately reached out to me and gave me an honest and thorough consultation on what my options were and what my next steps looked like. We worked with Katherine for our matter and could not have asked for better partnership and representation. Katherine was EXTREMELY communicative and always available and accessible to us whenever we had questions or concerns. Every step of the way she was there to explain all the legal jargon, kept us in the loop, and always let us know what to expect and what was expected of us. Katherine expertly and compassionately guided us through this tough and scary process. We truly felt like we had representation that had our family's best interest at heart and went to bat for us to get the best outcome. Katherine is clearly well respected in her field, knows the family law system well, and is confident in her practice. We highly recommend Katherine at Cylkowski law.
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30 Nov, 2023 by Green machine #9
By far the absolute WORST lawyer I have ever had to deal with. She "represented" my mom in my parents divorce. She went out of her way to drag myself and my sister (both in our 30s) into our parents divorce when it was absolutely not needed. She tried to rob myself of upwards of $20k by accusing myself and my father of being "in cahoots" together because I had a bank account set up by my dad YEARS ago, which he told them about going into the divorce (was a business bank account). I had to spend hours gathering information and have the displeasure of talking to Laurie on the phone to prove to her that the money in the account was mine and being used by me, I had hard facts and she still wouldn't let it go. She also went after my sister for money my dad "possibly" gave her to use towards her college tuition, because that is so uncommon for parents to do...
She also is by far the most rude, disrespectful and unprofessional person I have ever met. I had to speak with her on the phone about the above bank account and told her I left about $20k in the bank account that has mine and my dads name on it to use as a savings for a down payment on a house. Her exact words to me were "that is not enough money for a down payment". Well sorry I can't scam my clients out of thousands of dollars like you Laurie to afford a million dollar house, but $20k to most people is way more then enough for a down payment (worked for me, I got approved with it for a house).
People, there are a TON of other good qualified lawyers out there, ones that won't drag family members into a divorce that they have nothing to do with, especially kids, of any age. Do your research. Laurie has a HUGE REPUTATION of running the costs up on lawyer and legal fees to benefit herself. Ask any divorce lawyer in the metro and they will tell you the same thing about her, she wastes thousands of dollars to do nothing to benefit her clients. She wasted thousands of dollars of BOTH my parents money, to accomplish nothing.
Long and short of it, if I could give her a negative star I would. She is horrible, condescending and the most unprofessional lawyer I have ever had to talk to. She did nothing to help either one of my parents, unfortunately my mom was not smart enough to realize this.
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22 Aug, 2023 by Brian vanmeveren
Laurie is an amazing attorney. She is very prompt, professional, and does everything in her power to keep legal fees low. Highly recommend!!
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02 Feb, 2012 by Calvin
I have had David handle most of my legal needs for the last 25 + years. He has advised me in my construction and retail businesses.He is very knowledgeable, Gives great and thoughtful advise, and is a valued member of our team. I would highly reccomend David
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02 Feb, 2012 by Larry
I have worked with David for more than 10 years on many different kinds of legal issues. He has handled tough and easy situations for me.
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04 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
For years, we have used David for handling situations that require an "attorneys touch". We leverage his knowledge of the law for many different purposes.
He is definitely someone you must meet to appreciate! He has a surprisingly mild demeanor in contrast to his aggressive attitude toward the task at hand.
In short, we would use no one else except David for our legal needs.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Karen pike
When, my husband had passed away.. was at my wits end at what needed to be done.. I knew nothing of estate laws. I, then found Scott Becker, we met, at my convenience, he explained everything in detail in a way that I could understand, my head was reeling…I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and understanding lawyer, then Scott Becker and his colleagues!!
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16 Jan, 2024 by Norma myers
Scott is an experienced and professional business lawyer. I have worked with him for 24 years and he is always responsive. Scott is a great communicator with good listening skills
Scott handled all the requisite filings and documentation to ensure my business was properly set up. That gave me peace of mind that it was built on the right legal foundation. Scott worked with me on estate planning matters. “I highly recommend this business.”
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16 Jan, 2024 by John stephani
Was very helpful when we needed to update wills, power of attorney, and health care directives. Really explained well what each was for and helped us put together documents that will accomplish what we want to have happen.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Karen pike
When, my husband had passed away.. was at my wits end at what needed to be done.. I knew nothing of estate laws. I, then found Scott Becker, we met, at my convenience, he explained everything in detail in a way that I could understand, my head was reeling…I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and understanding lawyer, then Scott Becker and his colleagues!!
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16 Jan, 2024 by Norma myers
Scott is an experienced and professional business lawyer. I have worked with him for 24 years and he is always responsive. Scott is a great communicator with good listening skills
Scott handled all the requisite filings and documentation to ensure my business was properly set up. That gave me peace of mind that it was built on the right legal foundation. Scott worked with me on estate planning matters. “I highly recommend this business.”
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16 Jan, 2024 by John stephani
Was very helpful when we needed to update wills, power of attorney, and health care directives. Really explained well what each was for and helped us put together documents that will accomplish what we want to have happen.
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20 Dec, 2024 by Tyann klande
I had the privilege of being represented by Marie Pacyga back in 2022, and I cannot say enough positive things about her and her team. From the very beginning, Marie stood out as someone who is not only incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable but also kind, compassionate, and genuinely caring. She treats you like family and goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible resolution for your case.
Marie made sure I always felt informed, taking the time to carefully explain every step of the process in a way that put my mind at ease. Most importantly, I never once felt judged by her. Her unwavering support and understanding during such a challenging time meant the world to me.
Honestly, I will always think of Marie as my guardian angel. If you’re looking for the best legal representation, Marie and Ryan are truly in a league of their own. I am forever grateful for their exceptional advocacy and the kindness they showed me throughout the entire process.
If you want the best, look no further—Marie and her team are the only option. Thank you, Marie & Ryan, for everything!
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02 Dec, 2024 by Adam gackstetter
Caring and gets the job done.
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30 Oct, 2024 by Elizabeth nordin
On March 8, 2023, my ex-husband physically assaulted me. The following morning, after contacting the police again for assistance, I relocated with my young daughters to my mother’s residence in Iowa, as I had no safe place to stay in Minnesota. I hired Anna to represent me in my divorce proceedings, paying her tens of thousands of dollars for her services. However, Anna was extremely reluctant to go to trial and failed to advocate for my best interests during mediation with my aggressive ex-husband, urging me over and over again to settle for his demands.
I agreed to return to Minnesota by September 2024 to share 50/50 custody with my ex-husband, contingent upon him paying the property equalizer as part of the divorce settlement. Anna was supposed to draft and submit the divorce decree by May 23, 2024. Although she agreed to this in front of Judge Edwards on April 24, 2024, she did not follow through. I repeatedly contacted her throughout the month of June and finally received an initial draft on June 17, which I promptly reviewed and returned with notes. I reached out to Anna about this very issue on June 4, June 10, June 11, June 13, June 17, June 18, June 23, June 28, July 10, July 15, July 30, July 31, Aug 1, Aug 5, Aug 12, Aug 13, Aug 15. Despite all of these follow-ups, Anna delayed incorporating my and the opposing counsel’s notes until August 19.
Due to Anna’s lack of responsiveness, the divorce decree was not finalized, preventing me from moving back to Minnesota as planned. My ex-husband refused to exchange custody of our daughters on September 1, leading to an emergency hearing where the judge allowed him to keep the children in Minnesota. This decision followed a private meeting between Anna, the opposing counsel, and Judge Edwards, during which I was not informed of the discussions. Anna claimed she informed the judge of my ex-husband’s abusive behavior, but said Judge Edwards was indifferent to the abuse.
Instead of paying the divorce settlement as stipulated, my ex-husband transferred securities to avoid tax liabilities. Anna sent one email to the opposing counsel to address this issue but has not followed up since. This situation has left me without the necessary funds to relocate, impacting my ability to be with my children. Anna’s conduct has been egregious, showing a disregard for my and my daughters’ well-being.
Anna attributed the delay in finalizing the divorce decree to extensive back-and-forth with the opposing counsel. When I requested all email correspondence and an itemized bill for her services, she refused. Do not hire her.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Lynn ericksen
We had the pleasure of working with Joseph Flanders. My husband recently has been diagnosed with PTSD. He had not worked in almost a year. We were trying to get me on my husbands IRA account so I could get money out of his IRA He was not able to answer simple security questions to take money out to pay off some bills. His Financial Institution said we needed to make me his guardian. Which he did not need. I reached out to Joe to see if he could help us. He agreed and we are so glad he did. He was very compassionate about our situation and bothered that they were not allowing this. He said a Judge would not sign off on a Conservertorship because my husband did not need one. He suggested making me his POA. That didnt work. He kept at them. He kept telling us I am not giving up! His hard work and determination paid off. Thanks to Joe we will not lose our house and are able to pay off bills that accumulated during this time. He actually cares about his clients. Thanks Joe!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Pauline prout
My wife and I recently worked with Joe Flanders to get our estate planning taken care of. We had a real good experience with Joe He gave us a lot of good information. He answered all our questions. I found his expertise put us at ease and made the whole process very easy and informative.
Thanks John and Pauline
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08 Jul, 2024 by Alex manhooei
Joseph worked closely with me on my case and briefed me on any necessary changes. Throughout the process He responded promptly and made sure the case is completed before the deadline. I recommend him.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Lynn ericksen
We had the pleasure of working with Joseph Flanders. My husband recently has been diagnosed with PTSD. He had not worked in almost a year. We were trying to get me on my husbands IRA account so I could get money out of his IRA He was not able to answer simple security questions to take money out to pay off some bills. His Financial Institution said we needed to make me his guardian. Which he did not need. I reached out to Joe to see if he could help us. He agreed and we are so glad he did. He was very compassionate about our situation and bothered that they were not allowing this. He said a Judge would not sign off on a Conservertorship because my husband did not need one. He suggested making me his POA. That didnt work. He kept at them. He kept telling us I am not giving up! His hard work and determination paid off. Thanks to Joe we will not lose our house and are able to pay off bills that accumulated during this time. He actually cares about his clients. Thanks Joe!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Pauline prout
My wife and I recently worked with Joe Flanders to get our estate planning taken care of. We had a real good experience with Joe He gave us a lot of good information. He answered all our questions. I found his expertise put us at ease and made the whole process very easy and informative.
Thanks John and Pauline
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08 Jul, 2024 by Alex manhooei
Joseph worked closely with me on my case and briefed me on any necessary changes. Throughout the process He responded promptly and made sure the case is completed before the deadline. I recommend him.
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03 Feb, 2019 by Kirk
I would strongly discourage anyone from hiring Susan Gallagher. I retained her to work on a child support modification and custody issue. When we first met, she charged me $800 for an initial consult. She said that she was finishing up one case and was taking a short vacation but would get to work on my case immediately after that. After two months, I had heard nothing so I called Susan. It took another two weeks to get a meeting, and she remembered little about our initial consultation and we had to start over. At that point, she swore at me and criticized me for the way I had handled past events. I realized then that I had made a mistake and terminated her retainer agreement. Subsequently, she charged me to copy my file, even though she was instructed not to and was no longer working on my case. She has refused to refund the balance of my retainer for those copying costs. Working with Susan Gallagher was a terrible experience and a waste of money.
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