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20 Jan, 2019 by Kelly
I'm so very proud to see that you're on your own now. I see that it was shortly after working with Buchanan and Buchanan. You guys changed my whole life and I'm thankful. I owe you much more than a good review, but for now GOD bless!
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27 Jun, 2011 by Anonymous
I have had the opportunity to work with Kevin on several occassions. He is timely in his responses, is an effective listener, and is a true advocate to his clients.
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27 Sep, 2019 by Ken
Tom has been a huge help to our family. We've had 3 other firms review our situation and were unable to help us. Tom met with us, reviewed our case, and immediately found several key details the others missed. We haven't completed the process yet, but we have a very strong case due to the thorough investigation Tom and his firm did. We have high hopes of getting this resolved and I highly recommend Tom and his firm.
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03 Apr, 2019 by Stefan
Among 7 lawyers I worked with so far, Tom is the best. Very clear process, very fast reactions, very proficient explanations of legal matters to me as non-lawyer, effective interaction via email, all in all a 5-star performance in every respect. Most importantly, we won with our matter against the counter party!
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02 Aug, 2017 by Justin
Frank has helped me with multiple patents that have been successfully issued. It is a very long process and takes quite a bit of work and follow through. Frank is great about following up and staying on top of things.
Without Frank's persistence and dedication, I would not have finished proving content for the patent. Frank becomes your partner rather than your attorney. Your project and passion become Frank's; making it easy, enjoyable and effective to work with him.
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27 Jul, 2017 by Jennie
Frank has supported multiple aspects of AEI's legal business needs; from rep contracts to foreign patent filings. We find him to be an expert in defining the direction of the recommended course of action to be taken and complete in minimizing the risk to company operations.
Equally important is the network of legal resources he utilizes during his due diligence. If there is an aspect outside of his wheelhouse, he will reach out for support and research the best opinion or solution to the issue.
He is our trusted legal partner and we highly recommend his services.
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29 Jul, 2015 by Ken
I don't write reviews often, but I must make an exception here. A few years ago Joe rescued me from a potentially devastating situation that a pair of high-priced local attorneys got me into; he took personal ownership of my case after it was essentially abandoned and kicked to the curb by them. His legal advice was stainless, he was honest, and I came away deeply impressed with him both professionally and personally.
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09 Jul, 2015 by Rjs
I've worked with Joe, I've recommended people to Joe, and I've personally sought counsel from Joe. Top-notch: trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, professional, personable, able.
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23 Sep, 2015 by Melinda
I could not have asked for a better attorney. He helped me at a time when there were many changes happening in my life and never failed to be respectful or thoughtful of these other factors while still helping me reach a satisfactory outcome with my case.
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22 Sep, 2015 by Jacqueline
Attorney Smith, filed an appeal for me with the Merit Systems Protection Board on Office of Personnel Management decision denying my application for disability retirement. Thanks to Attorney Smith Profession and filing the proper paper work with MSPB and OPM, my disability retirement was approved.
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26 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous
She worked to make sure I didn't serve any time and truly believed that I did not commit the crime I was accused of. She is very quick to respond to questions and will give you all the options without pushing for what she wants.
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22 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
She will spend the time insuring you dont serve any time. She will fight for you, unlike some of these other attorneys that treat you as a paycheck.
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25 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
I was dealing with a drug charge and assaulting 2 police officers. She got the assault charge dropped and that left the drug charges. I was charged with use and got tether and probation. Believe me she had to work hard to get that because of my past. I'm very grateful for her dedication and hard work.
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18 Oct, 2016 by Felice
Ms. Ross is very professional and knowledgeable. She responded timely to all of my texts, emails, phone calls. She always kept me updated on what was happening with my case. She's aggressive in her approach, which is what I needed for a custody dispute. If you need legal representation, I would recommend Ms. Ross.
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08 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Knew what she was talking about, and helped me resolve my case. Would recommend to anyone else who needs estate planning help!
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22 Jul, 2013 by Chuck w.
My wife and I utilized Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C. when we decided to fulfill our dream of owning our own business. After researching local law firms we contacted Business Law Attorney Bryan Reeder. Bryan was extremely friendly, professional, and answered all of our questions. He even returned all of our phone calls promptly—which we really appreciate in an attorney.ck W.
Bryan explained our options when deciding which form of business ownership would be best suited for us. We were astonished by his guidance with forming our LLC with such relative ease! He helped us register our business name, guided us through our proper paperwork, negotiate and execute an operating agreement, helped determine our tax obligations, and much more. We really liked the way Bryan was patient in explaining everything and how helpful he was. He even gave us some resources to help our business be as successful as possible!
We would highly recommend Bryan for anyone considering starting their own business. His expertise and professionalism was second to none.
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01 Mar, 2016 by Scott
Ryan has been our attorney, client, and mutual colleague for over 10 years. He has done very well with the services we needed, both personally and professionally on a number of occasions. He is very knowledgeable in many areas of law, and he has worked well with others to leverage any expertise needed to get the job done. Highly recommended attorney!!!
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04 Aug, 2017 by Carla
Mr. Van Dyk helped us sell our family business that we had owned for over 55 years. It was a long, complicated road for us, as we had never done anything like this before. There were lots of hurdles. Mr. Van Dyk was professional and competent, and we really felt that he was looking out for our interests. Best of all, he explained things in language that we could understand. He was calm and courteous, and he promptly returned all calls. We highly recommend this attorney!
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23 Dec, 2015 by Tim
Jeff handled my matter perfectly and in far less time than I anticipated. Not the first time I've hired him and it's been a great experience and result every time.
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17 Jul, 2017 by Lrp
Pete handled our case involving a local builder and architect who misrepresented himself, intentionally substituted structural materials, did not pay vendors, and was clearly over his head.
Pete was always upfront about potential outcomes, cost, and was very clear as to what the "eye on the prize" meant. He was aggressive and pragmatic. He didn't hesitate to consult other attorneys in his firm to make sure all options were on the table. Pete is investigative, fair, and honest. He is an excellent attorney who knows his way around the Ottawa, Allegan, and Kent Co. court systems. We appreciated his expertise and the way he took a personal and professional interest in our case. We highly recommend him. If you are building a home, prior to signing any contract, he would be an excellent attorney to look it over. I wish we had done that at the start.
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27 May, 2015 by Joe
Wendy did our estate planning and will for us when we did not have a lot of money. She was honest and fair. I highly recommend this attorney.
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23 Mar, 2010 by Mark
Mr. Underwood was professional and helpful always, and he gets results.
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13 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
James Alexander and the firm he is working at, Damon, Ver Merris, Boyko & Witte is the most reputable firm i am have come across. They have handled cases for us against companies with big wallets and attorneys that were very sneaky, crafty, trying every imaginable tactic to win. James pursued the ethical path and we prevailed despite opposing counsels tactics. He is very knowledgeable and when he doesn't know something, he says so and finds a knowledgeable expert. An incredibly honest attorney.
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08 Aug, 2018 by Martin
Within the first few minutes of meeting Ian, I realized two things. First, he's one of the good guys. He is compassionate, cares about people and doesn't carry that air some attorneys tend to have. But, more importantly for this situation, I knew I wanted him on my side when it came to my court case. His sage, percipient advice and keen, confident strategy routinely put the other side off balance and gave me an advantage in negotiating a complex civil case with multiple defendants. Put simply: Mr. Northon is one of the best attorneys I've met.
I learned quickly it's easy to find an attorney to take your case, but it is quite difficult to find someone who will make your case his own. As a client, I want my attorney to be wholly invested in my case. Even at some of the best firms, that doesn't always happen. However, with Ian, he often reminded me about key points in the case I had forgotten or missed. Moreover, my long, arduous case was draining and I needed someone with Ian's personality. After our consultations, I always felt more energized and clear on the way ahead. He has a knack for explaining technical issues in an easy-to-understand way even a layman like I can comprehend. And, even when I asked simple questions, sometimes more than once, he answered without making me feel dense. Remember, he's not only one of the good guys, but the attorney you want in your corner.
People skills are nice, but for your case and mine, we need to couple people skills with talented litigation. To that end, Ian Northon is the best choice. From the moment we began, he "owned" my case like it was his...as if he was personally involved. What I mean, beyond what I mentioned above, is Ian tends to buck the adage about attorneys stating "no one will be more invested in your case than you". There were times where I felt Ian was readier than I. He definitely took a personal interest in my case and delivered advice and strategy as if it was his own. His confidence and assertive style kept my case moving and the other side from getting away with some really dirty tricks they tried to pull. I would have been far worse off in my case had I not met Ian. More than that, he was honest. Mr. Northon never gave me false hope or promises that weren't delivered. Further, he is efficient in his case handling. I never felt overcharged. In fact, he was vocal about not wasting my money and pointed out attempts by the other side to increase their billable hours, but at no advantage to their clients. (This point was very important to me because I had just retired from the military and hadn't yet found employment.) In sum, he is an essential asset to his clients and daunting foe to the other side.
This attorney-at-law is an example to his colleagues in his integrity, legal knowledge, litigation skills and client relations. He is empathetic and cares about your case, but also well-equipped to be your "secret weapon" in court. If you find yourself needing skilled, honest representation, I wholeheartedly recommend Ian Northon.
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07 Jan, 2014 by Charles frost
Chris Hunter makes the business of advanced directives and wills easy to do. He works hard to find what you really want and then makes it happens. To him, each person is an individual with individual wants and needs which should be honored. He was great to work with. I highly recommend him!
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05 Sep, 2012 by Robert
I have been working with the Mackraz law office for quite some time now. They have assisted us on many different and always unique business applications. Mr. Mackraz has always been quick to respond himself on formal matters and has always made time to just help us "brainstorm" the best ways to set up and manage new entities and detail out new operating agreements. We STRONGLY recommend his firm and his staff.
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15 Nov, 2011 by Kevin
Steve has a professional, responsive and direct demeanor. His level of understanding of employee and labor law helped me to form the basis for how I conducted interviews, discipline, union negotiations and employee conversations. He understood the role of council was to give the best legal advice, and follow what the client chose. In the years I had the privilege of contracting with him, his advice was welcome and founded on principled management and law.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Lisa
I knew finding the right attorney to assist my husband with leaving his current job to start a competing business would be tough. He was leaving a Multi National Publicly Traded Company with deep pockets and we were going to be a small mom and pop shop. It was also going to be a challenge finding the right counsel because I have over 10 years working in the legal field. My up close and personal knowledge of the legal system had shown me some attorneys say what you want to hear and are great communicators during the consult, but that changes once you actually retain them. I interviewed 10 of Grand Rapids top business attorneys and Andy impressed me the most. He was honest and blunt and gave us best and worst case scenarios. We were David's going up against a Goliath and really wanted to follow the law and start our business the right way. Andy was on point with his guidance from the start. When the day came we were served with a cease and desist from a top Law Firm in
Detroit, Andy didn't flinch. He was aggressive, professional and confident in his responses which ultimately led to a victory for us. What impressed us most, even aside from the amazing outcome, was his communication skills and his pricing. If you are looking for a fearless, aggressive, smart, quick thinking, well respected attorney, look no further. We will continue to use Andy in the future and highly recommend him to anyone who wants solid representation.
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21 Aug, 2011 by Anonymous
Did good work with Ottawa County Prosecutor to reduce my case down from MIP and Posession of Controlled Substance to an MIP with very light probaition.
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26 May, 2018 by Patrick
Christine represented me in a property lawsuit. She did a fantastic job and I would recommend her to anyone.
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24 Apr, 2017 by Max
I have relied on Andrew Longcore's diligent, responsive and thorough assistance for 5 years. Not only has he helped my business, but has assisted numerous clients of mine by representing them through the arduous and emotional sale of their business. Andrew is highly recommended!
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24 Oct, 2024 by Brian gritter
Great job and could not of been any easier to have our trust drawn up for us and the hands on personal touch was much helpful to.Would definitely recommend Inhulsen Law to my friends.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Scott lynett
As a lawyer, I have had the privilege of collaborating with Attorney John Inhulsen and his professionalism and expertise are truly exceptional. John's deep understanding of the law, combined with his unwavering commitment to his clients, sets him apart in our field. He approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail and a strategic mindset that consistently leads to favorable outcomes. His integrity and dedication make him not just a formidable attorney but also a trusted colleague. I highly recommend John to anyone seeking top-notch legal representation.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Allie king
We used them for our trust, they were extremely thorough throughout the whole process, making sure we understood each section and their importance. They were a huge help and I would definitely recommend using them again!
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05 Mar, 2024 by Erin fisk
Any involvement with the courts can be stressful, intimidating or overwhelming. Anne's helped guide me through every step and is my go-to for navigating the FOC and family court systems. She's an attorney that I've felt represents me and my children's needs with integrity, skill and compassion.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Mmikefhc
Katie is highly skilled at what she does! If you want the best, look no further!!
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29 Mar, 2022 by Heather strek
25 Nov, 2019 by C h
Great guy
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21 Dec, 2017 by Dan holmquist
04 Nov, 2017 by Jessica jolliffe
05 Jun, 2022 by Vaughn jurgens
28 Nov, 2021 by Alex wesseling
01 Sep, 2019 by Cody c
Great people. Will listen to your needs.
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05 Jun, 2022 by Vaughn jurgens
28 Nov, 2021 by Alex wesseling
01 Sep, 2019 by Cody c
Great people. Will listen to your needs.
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06 Jun, 2024 by Shirra whitefur
Quite simply, the best. She helped us through an intensely bad time, emotionally and financially, helped untangle a mess of outdated insurances, and even got a stubborn employer to release the death benefits that they'd been trying to dodge taking care of. In addition, her billing of hours is immaculate in it's notetaking, so you never wonder what you're paying for. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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19 Oct, 2018 by Kendra pfaff
Very knowledgeable! She gets down to business. She knows and understands ever little corner of her profession.
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15 Apr, 2017 by Beukamonster
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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.
