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04 Apr, 2024 by Junaid mirza
Highly recommend!!! I am a first time home buyer and Jenny and her team made this a very straightforward process! Excellent communication, timely responses, transparent, fair fees, and convenient location.
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24 Jan, 2024 by Nia b
I had a fantastic experience working with Jenny and Spina to purchase my home and would recommend them to anyone. They were knowledgable, warm, and responsive. They explained confusing concepts and relentlessly followed up on delays. I can't imagine how much more stressful the process would have been without them!
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10 Nov, 2023 by Jimmy cho
Hannah and Jenny were both wonderful to work with. They were prompt, friendly and answered all of our questions completely. They both explained the details of purchasing a condo. What we should do, what we should avoid, and how to do it. We definitely recommend them to others who will be purchasing property.
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09 Jan, 2024 by Amanda schulz
I have turned to Rachele in the past when I needed legal advice starting my business. It was not her area of law. She took the time to help me find a good attorney that could help me. She really cares about people. That’s not easy to find in an attorney. She sent me to someone she knew and she knew would do a good job. I highly recommend Korman & Van Arsdale for ALL your legal needs. Even if they don’t do what you need they will send you to other good people they trust.
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09 Jan, 2024 by Ray schulz
Rachele is one of a kind. One of my co-workers got hurt badly on the job. Her firm went above and beyond to help him and his family. My wife and I have turned to Rachele in the past personally when we needed legal advice starting my wife’s business. It was not her area of law. She took the time to help my wife find a good attorney. I highly recommend Korman & Van Arsdale for any of your legal needs especially construction and work accidents. They are on the preferred legal provider list for local 3 IBEW and know the contracts and benefits like the back of their hand.
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04 Jan, 2024 by Adam d
As a practicing NY attorney I absolutely recommend Korman & Van Arsdale. I’ve personally known, and worked together with Rachele on numerous cases over the years since we met over a decade back at a New York State Trial Attorneys event. Rachele is an organized, hard worker, who together with her partner and the rest of attorneys at their office, always zealously represent their clients maximizing the value of every case they prosecute. They’re a pleasure to work with, and will be an asset for whatever legal needs you may have.
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14 Jun, 2024 by Jes fan
Maggie is amazing— Competent, efficient, trustworthy and most importantly very patient with her time. Really great attorney, cannot recommend her services more.
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22 Mar, 2024 by Just kidding indoor playground
我想真诚地感谢MG律所作为我的房地产律师所提供的服务。从最初的咨询到交易的完成，他们展现出了无与伦比的专业素养和对客户的关注。Maggie对法律程序的熟悉程度令人印象深刻，让我感到非常放心。在整个过程中，他们公司始终保持沟通畅通，确保我了解到每一个重要细节。他们的团队给人一种信心，知道自己的事情一定会得到妥善处理。
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22 Mar, 2024 by Ting
I can't thank MG Law Group enough for their exceptional service as my real estate attorney. From start to finish, they exhibited professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to my best interests. They navigated every aspect of the process with ease, ensuring that I felt informed and supported every step of the way. Their attention to detail and dedication to securing the best outcome for me was evident throughout our interactions. I highly recommend MG Law Group to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable real estate attorney.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Elvis ricardo
Bobby Walia is the man!! I have come to him for legal defense for two separate accidents and he won both cases so quickly. I can’t express how grateful I am.
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10 Aug, 2024 by Amy lei
He has the sharp mind and well-honed expertise that can catch the fine lines from chaotic reality to make your case a success in court. Highly recommend him as an expert attorney.
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18 Jun, 2024 by Royal singh
If you are in need of legal help and reading this review you are in luck. Bobby Walia is highly knowledgeable and goes beyond imagination to help his client. He is very reasonable, patient and explains things in details without any hidden charges. His knowledge helped us settle a multimillion dollar case in our favor. If you need someone to support and stand by you when time is not in your favor, give him a call and discuss your case. Highly recommended.
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28 Dec, 2011 by Linda
My husband and I obtained Ms. Cohen for a banking issue. She listened to our situation carefully , evaluated it and advised us what to do. When I explained our concerns she then gave options on what she thought the best action would be to take. She was also very compassinate. She followed through to the very end. End result was very promising thanks to Ms. Cohen. I would recommend Helayn Cohen, Esq. to anyone.
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17 Apr, 2011 by Nick
My family and I retained Ms. Cohen to handle a rather convoluted family dispute recently - specifically an elderly parent guardianship case.
Ms. Cohen listened to our concerns, explained various approaches and options, and had us consider the implications of our decisions. Her recommendations and approach were based on real-world practical solutions.
In summation, Ms. Cohen brings energy, zeal, compassion and tenacity to the task at hand. We will use her services again!
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17 Apr, 2011 by Steve
Helayn Cohen was very responsive and compassionate to my needs. I was in a bad Jam, and within a couple of day Helayn had solved my case quickly and with out pain. Halayn is very responsive and always keeps you in the loop by email and phone, and always gets back to you. She came highly recommended and I will use her services in the future.
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09 Dec, 2008 by Anonymous
I found Mr. Robb through a friend. He helped my mother and I get money that was owed to us that the defendant refused to pay. I would definetly use him again
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09 Oct, 2024 by Ten h95
Attorney Zhang and Sarah have always been a professional on my case. That is why we have a long-term relationship.
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06 Oct, 2024 by Jing y.
It has been amazing to work with this law firm especially Vicky. She is thorough, detailed and very responsive. I highly recommend this firm to anyone!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Lynn h
张钧律师事务所中英文双语服务，审阅合同严谨、细致，帮助客户做全面法律保护，很愉快的一次合作。
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09 Oct, 2024 by Ten h95
Attorney Zhang and Sarah have always been a professional on my case. That is why we have a long-term relationship.
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06 Oct, 2024 by Jing y.
It has been amazing to work with this law firm especially Vicky. She is thorough, detailed and very responsive. I highly recommend this firm to anyone!
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30 Sep, 2024 by Lynn h
张钧律师事务所中英文双语服务，审阅合同严谨、细致，帮助客户做全面法律保护，很愉快的一次合作。
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30 Aug, 2024 by Angel abreu
Abram's & Associates have absolutely great services that was very helpful to me. They did an excellent job with only a couple months prior to my accident. These people are fast and on top of things to help you. I would highly recommend anybody to come to this lawyer office.
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22 Aug, 2024 by Afraaz
Helped me out a lot got my case done fast and right hitting them up will make yu smile at the end
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19 Aug, 2024 by Bel air
Amazing lawyer Easily accessible and reliable really would recommend !!!
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08 Oct, 2024 by 酸辣馒头（健太的纽约生活）
本来是直接前往办理协议离婚，但是第一次前往考虑到有情况需要咨询，我也主动提出应该按照咨询的方式推进而且愿意付费。咨询费为200，咨询时间大概半小时。咨询过程中，张律师不太在乎我提供的额外信息，问了我一些基本的问题。整个过程很少主动去给予我意见，更多是我整理问题提出来获取信息。作为非法律人士的我，更希望律师起码能在咨询过程中主动提出一些法律建议。整个沟通过程给人一种居高临下的感觉。不过当时我也算了，毕竟想知道的信息基本都获得了，也想着第二天前往办理实际的手续。
期间，由于伴侣给我的信息不对称，导致我反馈给律师楼的信息也在不断地更新。
结果第二天，张律师告诉我，原话“I'm not comfortable to take your case"。是的，他有权不接受我的案件。但是他扔下一句后就不再理会我或者说敷衍我几句，对于我追问的问题他表示也不会回答，甚至连最后一两句对话也没有与我对视，直接接了下一个电话。这个行为本身让我觉得十分不被尊重。而且每一个寻求律师帮助的人，都必定处于一个困境中。我离开他的办公室后，站在他们前台的地方接近一分钟完全不知道接下去怎么办，非常的无助。
我对张律师的专业不作任何评价，毕竟我没有和他建立更长的客户关系。但是对于曾经的客户在拒绝的情况下没有基本的引导和帮助，我会觉得非常缺乏同理心。尽管我不再是处于客户关系中，这种处理方式实在是不敢恭维。道理他是有的，但是我会找一个更能理解客户处境的律师。
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22 Aug, 2024 by 魏丽萍
感谢张律师帮我办理了离婚案子， 非常顺利，本来预计一年多，8个月就下来了👍他还退还了我一部分费用，非常真诚的一个律师！
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16 Aug, 2024 by Rachid khaldi
Best experience, best lawyer
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28 Jul, 2024 by Feilun chen
21 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
I was recommended to Mr. Leong by my friend. It turns out that Mr. Leong is very professional and helpful. He is always nice and using an easy way to explain the terms, which assure me a lot. Sometimes I got Mr. Leong's reply in the mid-night, and could imagine he had another hectic day but could spare time to answer questions from the clients. His assistant is Simon is also very nice and detail-oriented, which makes the deal more smooth. I definitely would recommend their law firm.
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08 Sep, 2023 by Dylan mendes
Alison provided a great service and was available at all times during my Condo purchase process. I highly recommend her as an attorney for anyone’s home purchase / sale. Very fair price and always available to answer questions and get back with information.
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22 Aug, 2024 by 魏丽萍
感谢张律师帮我办理了离婚案子， 非常顺利，本来预计一年多，8个月就下来了👍他还退还了我一部分费用，非常真诚的一个律师！
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16 Aug, 2024 by Rachid khaldi
Best experience, best lawyer
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12 May, 2024 by Cynthia
效率很高 一个月就办好了 👍
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22 Aug, 2024 by 魏丽萍
感谢张律师帮我办理了离婚案子， 非常顺利，本来预计一年多，8个月就下来了👍他还退还了我一部分费用，非常真诚的一个律师！
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16 Aug, 2024 by Rachid khaldi
Best experience, best lawyer
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12 May, 2024 by Cynthia
效率很高 一个月就办好了 👍
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13 Jun, 2024 by Jenny w
多年前全家移民案件就是凯森帮忙办理的。现在有些民事方面的问题回来咨询刘芳律师，见到她感觉非常亲切，亲眼目睹凯森的日益发展。实实在在的办事就是对他们由衷的评价。值得推荐👍
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13 Jun, 2024 by Yan zhu
凯森亚历山大律师持有联邦执照 可以催办各种案件 成功高效 让积压多年的案件有加快审理 谢谢他的帮助
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12 Jun, 2024 by Liuju zhang
凯森律师楼处理我工伤案件，拿到相应的赔偿，个人权益得到保障。
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13 Jun, 2024 by Jenny w
多年前全家移民案件就是凯森帮忙办理的。现在有些民事方面的问题回来咨询刘芳律师，见到她感觉非常亲切，亲眼目睹凯森的日益发展。实实在在的办事就是对他们由衷的评价。值得推荐👍
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13 Jun, 2024 by Yan zhu
凯森亚历山大律师持有联邦执照 可以催办各种案件 成功高效 让积压多年的案件有加快审理 谢谢他的帮助
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12 Jun, 2024 by Liuju zhang
凯森律师楼处理我工伤案件，拿到相应的赔偿，个人权益得到保障。
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06 May, 2024 by Harry gu
not sure what made the 4 star, but if a lawyer can't spell your name correctly on the legal documents, and is also not responsive after collecting the check, what rating can he get? besides, what's up with the last minute increase on the confirmed price for "this or that reasons". additionally, not able to keep the original documentation of the case? why is this place still in service? what made this law office in business?
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30 Apr, 2024 by Evelyn tabachik
Thomas helped me with the sale of my mother's co-op. He was professional, answered my questions, and very responsive. He did the job and did it right!
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18 Apr, 2024 by Ming
Thomas helped me close in 2024. He is experienced and responded to all my questions and concerns.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Rita sadykova
10 Nov, 2023 by Royalty family
My case was complicated, but they managed to dismiss my case, and thank you very much, I recommended them vey professional
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06 Jun, 2023 by Nadia swaidan
I tried to see if I could have a case
Very weak communication
I did not return to this liars they will not cooperate with the client
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13 Sep, 2024 by 孔晓繁
为了能提高性价比少走弯路，我在市中心的几个律师所犹豫不定了几个星期总感到不放心什么（我是个很敏感的人)有一天，无意之中看到了何博亚律师在线直播，在听他和别人的讲解对答问题时我对他有了一种非常信任和安全的感觉，他中英文都十分流畅，性格非常nice，于是我便联系了他们，把我的case.托付给了他，因为我的绿卡丢失了太久原件尽失所以我心里一直忐忑不安但...最终我以难以想象的幸运顺利补到了新绿卡，我心中不禁庆幸自己因那次无意之中刷视频而看到了何博亚律师，一切都是最好的安排，感恩让我认识了何律师和他的团队！
09/13/2024
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13 Sep, 2024 by Yiqin ma
何律师 is very professional and patient. He took the time to listen to my situation thoroughly and offered insightful advice, which gave me more confidence in my future choices. I highly recommend 何律师 and look forward to working with him on any future applications. (btw he's FLUENT in Mandarin~)
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13 Sep, 2024 by Qiaoping zhang
感谢何律师事务所的帮助，工作人员认真负责，很耐心，每一步操作都会详细告知，对于年龄大的确实需要这样优质服务团队。再次感谢！
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13 Sep, 2024 by 孔晓繁
为了能提高性价比少走弯路，我在市中心的几个律师所犹豫不定了几个星期总感到不放心什么（我是个很敏感的人)有一天，无意之中看到了何博亚律师在线直播，在听他和别人的讲解对答问题时我对他有了一种非常信任和安全的感觉，他中英文都十分流畅，性格非常nice，于是我便联系了他们，把我的case.托付给了他，因为我的绿卡丢失了太久原件尽失所以我心里一直忐忑不安但...最终我以难以想象的幸运顺利补到了新绿卡，我心中不禁庆幸自己因那次无意之中刷视频而看到了何博亚律师，一切都是最好的安排，感恩让我认识了何律师和他的团队！
09/13/2024
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13 Sep, 2024 by Yiqin ma
何律师 is very professional and patient. He took the time to listen to my situation thoroughly and offered insightful advice, which gave me more confidence in my future choices. I highly recommend 何律师 and look forward to working with him on any future applications. (btw he's FLUENT in Mandarin~)
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13 Sep, 2024 by Qiaoping zhang
感谢何律师事务所的帮助，工作人员认真负责，很耐心，每一步操作都会详细告知，对于年龄大的确实需要这样优质服务团队。再次感谢！
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30 Aug, 2024 by Mazed hossain
14 Jun, 2024 by Rodrigo vasquez
21 May, 2024 by Dana sellers
I would highly recommend the law firm of Mallillo and Grossman.
While entire staff goes out of their way to make sure the client achieves the results they are looking for…..my specific attorney Jeff Blum fought for my case as if I were his family member!
No question or concern was bothersome for him, he constantly updated me concerning my case and gave my concerns and outcome of my case the highest level of priority .
I have referred many friends and family to Mallillo and Grossman for all their legal needs.
Thank you Jeff! I’m so grateful to you for your never ending care and expertise!
Dana Sellers
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30 Aug, 2024 by Mazed hossain
14 Jun, 2024 by Rodrigo vasquez
21 May, 2024 by Dana sellers
I would highly recommend the law firm of Mallillo and Grossman.
While entire staff goes out of their way to make sure the client achieves the results they are looking for…..my specific attorney Jeff Blum fought for my case as if I were his family member!
No question or concern was bothersome for him, he constantly updated me concerning my case and gave my concerns and outcome of my case the highest level of priority .
I have referred many friends and family to Mallillo and Grossman for all their legal needs.
Thank you Jeff! I’m so grateful to you for your never ending care and expertise!
Dana Sellers
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28 Mar, 2016 by Ibrahim gurna
Misrepresented my case , over charged me , spent more time on preparing fee agreement between me and him more than spent on the case , he rather lose than fight for me , I went to him for help me with my case that he lost ,now I'm going to court against him , do any one need that
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27 Jan, 2015 by Ron
Went up against a major firm with over 20 lawyers and matched them every step of the way to the point they threw in the towel and negotaited a very favorable settlemnt. One of the best of the best of New York lawyers I have met.
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10 Jun, 2014 by L.
Attorney O'Donniley works wonders. I had a very serious problem a couple of years back, and it looked as though my life were over. Time to face the music. The system wanted someone to pay, and they chose me. Well it was hard saying my goodbyes to everybody and then my sister recommended me to meet with Attorney O'Donniley for a consultation. It was the best decision I ever made. I thank my lucky stars that I had this attorney, because every other attorney I went to basically told me "you're screwed." Attorney O'Donniley treated me fairly, and every breath I take of free air is due to him. Hire him if you want a fighting chance.
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02 Apr, 2024 by George
I had hired Kerveng Tung for a simple non-payment eviction case. The process was supposedly straightforward, so it was sent over to his paralegal Max to work on this. After an entire year, the paperwork submitted was deemed incomplete per the city, so it was thrown out of court. Instead of admitting to fault, this office denied and deflected everything, without actually trying to fix the problem. They insisted for a new eviction case and more fees when they failed to file the first case correctly from the get go. We were then forced to get a second opinion within this office. At this point, Max the paralegal refused to touch the case again, even though all the shortcomings were his fault. Neither Max nor Kerveng came forward to try to fix any of this, not to mention time and tens of thousands of dollars wasted at this office.
Prior to this, my family had been using Kerveng Tung’s services for more than a decade. Needless to say, I will not be returning for any services at this office and won’t recommend anyone else to do so.
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26 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Buyer beware: this legal "counsel" will absolutely push you to continue dead-end litigation. He will thus drain your wallet dry with nothing to show for it. Unfortunately, I had incurred many such losses for a period of 3 years working with him, and have detailed one such experience below:
We retained him for a case in 2014. Before him, we had consulted with another attorney whom, in hindsight, we regrettably did not hire because he advised us to respond as necessary but to settle the case. He even laid out the estimated expenses in total. Unlike the previous attorney, Mr. Tung told us with absolute certainty that he believed the opposing party had no grounds of winning. He made us believe that we certainly would win the case as long as we retained him. In addition, he quoted a much lower rate than the other attorney. Naturally, and not knowing any better, we retained him.
Despite the seemingly cheaper rate, his total bill ran even higher than the previous attorney's estimate. Furthermore, when the opponent attorney offered a settlement, he simply forwarded it to us without giving any advice. A couple of months later, we received the judge’s summary judgment requiring us to pay an amount three times that of the opponent party’s offer. We were shocked and questioned Mr. Tung's assistant. She commented on one handicap of our case. However, when I then asked Mr. Tung why he never mentioned this crucial point to us at all, he scornfully insisted that the judge made a mistake and advised us to file a motion to reargue to the same judge and appeal. Meanwhile, he never gave us basic advice to take urgent action for getting a surety bond, thus causing us tremendous stress and nearly the loss of our property.
Half a year later, our motion to reargue was denied. Meanwhile, we had been consulting with several different attorneys, all of whom advised us to settle the case mainly due to the handicap of our case.
As a result of these attorneys' advice, we settled the case, paying at least three to four times than we should have, and in the process incurring a hefty legal bill charged by Mr. Tung.
Moreover, throughout the process of replying to the opponent attorney’s discovery and opposition, Mr. Tung never served as a legal advocate. He sat indifferently with little participation, offering no more counsel or assistance than a bystander in the courtroom.
I hope that my unnecessary losses, both financially and emotionally, incurred by Mr. Tung, can be justified by writing this review and helping others to avoid the kind of attorney. Mr. Tung is at worst self-serving and at best incompetent. This kind of attorney, whose greed or incompetence will insist on pushing you further into a dead end that he should already know exists, should not be able to call himself a legal advocate. At the end of the day, if you are dealing with him, you are the only loser.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Jesse t.
This man literally makes a living making clients sign a $500 non refundable contract. Lee sat on my wife's marriage documents for over 2 years and had zero intentions on ever completing it. The office excuse was that Lee was off in vacation. You will never get a call back from Lee. Save your money and go elsewhere, there's a lot of lawyers with bad intentions and this man is one of them. Lee called me just to say he was sorry and laugh his way through one final conversation with me. They need to revoke his license and anybody else who behaves in such bad faith. Lee takes advantage of desperate people needing legal advice and help. He hurt my family by blowing 2 years off our life, please don't let that be your family. God bless.
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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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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.
