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31 Jan, 2024 by Ethan parham
Stefanie and Mollie are top notch best of the best if you need an attorney for this kind of situation look no further. Thank you both again and you will always have my business
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24 Jan, 2024 by Jen sievers
Great law firm to work with, efficient, friendly, and helpful. They get things done.
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26 Sep, 2023 by Japheth wheeler
Fantastic job!!! I encourage anyone who needs an attorney to come here! Especially in family law! Everyone was friendly and worked hard to answer questions and get results!
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05 Jan, 2025 by Debra c
12 Dec, 2024 by Artimus walker
I really appreciate what Morgan & Morgan did for me. They got me my SSD and it only took about 8 months. They handled everything very professionally.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Chris del menico
05 Jan, 2025 by Debra c
12 Dec, 2024 by Artimus walker
I really appreciate what Morgan & Morgan did for me. They got me my SSD and it only took about 8 months. They handled everything very professionally.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Chris del menico
05 Jan, 2025 by Debra c
12 Dec, 2024 by Artimus walker
I really appreciate what Morgan & Morgan did for me. They got me my SSD and it only took about 8 months. They handled everything very professionally.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Chris del menico
05 Jan, 2025 by Debra c
12 Dec, 2024 by Artimus walker
I really appreciate what Morgan & Morgan did for me. They got me my SSD and it only took about 8 months. They handled everything very professionally.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Chris del menico
05 Jan, 2025 by Debra c
12 Dec, 2024 by Artimus walker
I really appreciate what Morgan & Morgan did for me. They got me my SSD and it only took about 8 months. They handled everything very professionally.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Chris del menico
05 Jan, 2025 by Debra c
29 Feb, 2024 by Ivna viana
Since first conversation Brent was straight forward, knowledgeable. He had the right questions and a lot of background to give us confidence throughout the case. He described all steps of our process and I can confirm that he was assertive. The staff was very responsive and respectful. Years after my case was complete I had a question regarding a different subject so I called him. He right way mentioned details of my case and he helped me with questions. I had a great experience with Wolzen Law Office. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a professional that cares about you.
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22 Feb, 2024 by Hana pham
05 Jan, 2025 by Debra c
29 Feb, 2024 by Ivna viana
Since first conversation Brent was straight forward, knowledgeable. He had the right questions and a lot of background to give us confidence throughout the case. He described all steps of our process and I can confirm that he was assertive. The staff was very responsive and respectful. Years after my case was complete I had a question regarding a different subject so I called him. He right way mentioned details of my case and he helped me with questions. I had a great experience with Wolzen Law Office. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a professional that cares about you.
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22 Feb, 2024 by Hana pham
14 Apr, 2024 by Ava thomas
I cannot recommend Amie Martinez highly enough for anyone in need of a family law attorney. During one of the most emotionally challenging times in our family’s life, Amie Martinez provided me with exceptional legal representation that not only resulted in a positive outcome but also prioritized the well-being of my son above all else.
From the moment I met Ms. Martinez, I was struck by her professionalism, empathy, and dedication to my case. She took the time to listen to my concerns, understand my unique situation, and develop a legal strategy that aligned perfectly with our family’s needs and goals.
One of the most impressive aspects of working with Ms. Martinez was her unwavering commitment to keeping me informed and involved every step of the way. Communication was prompt, clear, and always focused on ensuring that I understood my options and felt empowered to make informed decisions.
What truly sets Ms. Martinez apart is her genuine concern for the well-being of the whole family. Throughout the legal process, she consistently reminded me to prioritize my child’s best interest, and her expertise in navigating complex family dynamics was invaluable.
Thanks to Ms. Martinez’ expertise and dedication, I achieved a positive outcome that exceeded my expectations while minimizing stress and disruption to our family. Her timeliness, attention to detail, and compassion make her not just an exceptional attorney but also a trusted ally during challenging times.
If you are searching for a family law attorney who will prioritize your family’s well-being, provide outstanding legal representation, and truly care about your case, look no further than Amie Martinez. She is simply the best in the business.
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07 Feb, 2024 by Georgia caswell
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31 Jan, 2024 by Karen hanson
04 Mar, 2023 by Jane wynegar
Excellent LEGAL Representation accomplished in a quiet way
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22 Apr, 2022 by Frank roby
08 Jan, 2024 by Chuck burner
17 May, 2023 by Debbie nichols
Putting put a word of thanks for your diligent work in representing John Golden with his legal matters. I'm grateful, his Mom
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29 Nov, 2022 by Kevin walker
Actually cared about my case. Took it to trial and we won.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Lana garcia
24 Sep, 2024 by Blessing herman
***************** Buyer BEWARE!!***********
1. This firm is a FATHER'S RIGHTS Firm ( I would have never gone there as a Mom had I known this -- nor is it disclosed anywhere. It became obvious over time, in her multiple failures to protect me)
2. Please notice that there are **very few positive** reviews for Steffanie Kotick on this page; this clearly conveys a message to the client.
3. Positive reviews are over 5 years old. It has been a long time since this attorney performed well for her clients.
3. These failures were: failed to show up at mutliple hearings gravely harming my case, NO showed at a Protection order hearing, blew off off an Intervenor hearing leaving me completely exposed! It wasn't calendared, her receptionist couldn't even find her. While we waited for her to show up, opposing counsel said he had reached out to her and NEVER heard from her. This cost me $12K!!!, plus my legal fees, lost income, an entire business, almost all its assets!!! She blew off at least three (3) hearing dates!, Made commitments for various actions that she failed to follow through on, failed to file a balance sheet and parenting plan for trial, at a contempt hearing: literally failed to present any of my evidence or ask me any questions from the narrative/affidavit provided and I was found guilty on counts where I was largely innocent and had multiple defense. I was lilterally thrown under the bus. I recall when the hearing ended, that sick in the pit of my stomach feeling. This was extremly negligent on her part she left me totally exposed, vulnerable and UNDEFENDED.
4. She reassured me she'd complete trial, then WITHDREW on the LAST DAY OF TRIAL, after a private conversation with Matt Catlett and Judge Post leaving me without a DEFENSE and scrambling to put together a 2.8 year old case in 8 weeks Pro Se. I lost everything as a result of it. The grave material harms are so severe as to be utterly debilitating and castastrophic .
5. "NE SHARED PARENTING FOUNDATION" recommended her -- as they supposedly help with hardship cases. No.
BUYER BEWARE for NE SHARED PARENTING FOUNDATION. It appears that this entity works as a Father's Rights program as well.
6. Extremely poor communicator -- I had a crisis with assets and an email and call trail of a few months and she REFUSED and FAILED to address the issue before it came to a head -- then thousands of dollars of assets were lost. She RARELY communicated, unless I scheduled a sit down meeting where she'd make all sorts of promises to be more assertive and never did: she was given entire packets of affidavit/documents for opposing party's failure to pay medical bills, failure to fulfill complete and throuough discoveries, failure to complete a 2nd level parenting course, extreme amounts of failures to exercise parenting time...and she did NOTHING about any of it!
7. She left me defenseless, unprotected..and absolutely, unjustly destroyed my credibilty with the Judge.
8. She failed to coordinate, keep apprised and communicate with an expert witness.
9.She did nothing when the Judge failed to follow Statutes requring an ex parte PO or a hearing, I was denied both, and it was immediately dismissed - after there was a history of one being Ordered.
10. I produced all of my updated discoveries to her and she failed to produce them to the opposing counsel! This recklessly exposed me to the risk for contempt.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Hawraa brown
I had the privilege of working with Steffanie Kotik on a complex family law case, and I can’t recommend her enough. From the very start, she demonstrated a deep understanding of family law and offered strategic yet compassionate guidance that made a huge difference throughout the process. Steffanie wasn’t just thorough and diligent—she truly cared about my well-being and that of my family.
What really stood out was her clear and consistent communication. She kept me updated regularly and was always available to answer any questions, no matter how small. This made a challenging time feel much more manageable. Steffanie’s ability to handle the complexities of my case with both professionalism and empathy played a big part in my case progression.
Steffanie’s thoughtful and straightforward approach made sure I felt informed and prepared every step of the way. Her combination of empathy, directness, and tactical expertise is rare, and I’m incredibly grateful for her support.
If you're looking for a lawyer who is not only highly competent but also genuinely cares about her clients, Steffanie Kotik is the one to call. I'm deeply grateful for her help and highly recommend her services.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Lana garcia
24 Sep, 2024 by Blessing herman
***************** Buyer BEWARE!!***********
1. This firm is a FATHER'S RIGHTS Firm ( I would have never gone there as a Mom had I known this -- nor is it disclosed anywhere. It became obvious over time, in her multiple failures to protect me)
2. Please notice that there are **very few positive** reviews for Steffanie Kotick on this page; this clearly conveys a message to the client.
3. Positive reviews are over 5 years old. It has been a long time since this attorney performed well for her clients.
3. These failures were: failed to show up at mutliple hearings gravely harming my case, NO showed at a Protection order hearing, blew off off an Intervenor hearing leaving me completely exposed! It wasn't calendared, her receptionist couldn't even find her. While we waited for her to show up, opposing counsel said he had reached out to her and NEVER heard from her. This cost me $12K!!!, plus my legal fees, lost income, an entire business, almost all its assets!!! She blew off at least three (3) hearing dates!, Made commitments for various actions that she failed to follow through on, failed to file a balance sheet and parenting plan for trial, at a contempt hearing: literally failed to present any of my evidence or ask me any questions from the narrative/affidavit provided and I was found guilty on counts where I was largely innocent and had multiple defense. I was lilterally thrown under the bus. I recall when the hearing ended, that sick in the pit of my stomach feeling. This was extremly negligent on her part she left me totally exposed, vulnerable and UNDEFENDED.
4. She reassured me she'd complete trial, then WITHDREW on the LAST DAY OF TRIAL, after a private conversation with Matt Catlett and Judge Post leaving me without a DEFENSE and scrambling to put together a 2.8 year old case in 8 weeks Pro Se. I lost everything as a result of it. The grave material harms are so severe as to be utterly debilitating and castastrophic .
5. "NE SHARED PARENTING FOUNDATION" recommended her -- as they supposedly help with hardship cases. No.
BUYER BEWARE for NE SHARED PARENTING FOUNDATION. It appears that this entity works as a Father's Rights program as well.
6. Extremely poor communicator -- I had a crisis with assets and an email and call trail of a few months and she REFUSED and FAILED to address the issue before it came to a head -- then thousands of dollars of assets were lost. She RARELY communicated, unless I scheduled a sit down meeting where she'd make all sorts of promises to be more assertive and never did: she was given entire packets of affidavit/documents for opposing party's failure to pay medical bills, failure to fulfill complete and throuough discoveries, failure to complete a 2nd level parenting course, extreme amounts of failures to exercise parenting time...and she did NOTHING about any of it!
7. She left me defenseless, unprotected..and absolutely, unjustly destroyed my credibilty with the Judge.
8. She failed to coordinate, keep apprised and communicate with an expert witness.
9.She did nothing when the Judge failed to follow Statutes requring an ex parte PO or a hearing, I was denied both, and it was immediately dismissed - after there was a history of one being Ordered.
10. I produced all of my updated discoveries to her and she failed to produce them to the opposing counsel! This recklessly exposed me to the risk for contempt.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Hawraa brown
I had the privilege of working with Steffanie Kotik on a complex family law case, and I can’t recommend her enough. From the very start, she demonstrated a deep understanding of family law and offered strategic yet compassionate guidance that made a huge difference throughout the process. Steffanie wasn’t just thorough and diligent—she truly cared about my well-being and that of my family.
What really stood out was her clear and consistent communication. She kept me updated regularly and was always available to answer any questions, no matter how small. This made a challenging time feel much more manageable. Steffanie’s ability to handle the complexities of my case with both professionalism and empathy played a big part in my case progression.
Steffanie’s thoughtful and straightforward approach made sure I felt informed and prepared every step of the way. Her combination of empathy, directness, and tactical expertise is rare, and I’m incredibly grateful for her support.
If you're looking for a lawyer who is not only highly competent but also genuinely cares about her clients, Steffanie Kotik is the one to call. I'm deeply grateful for her help and highly recommend her services.
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13 Nov, 2024 by Jared waite
Very helpful and friendly
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17 Jun, 2024 by Sid mccartney
Excellent service.
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27 May, 2024 by Derek olson
They stole 17 thousand dollars from me. I'm disabled. Lived thru a two year coma after a 90 mph Porsche wreck neither my seatbelt or airbag worked. They suck. Steer clear from a group of thieves! Linsey camplin stole mine. The entire office assisted her with her THEFT from a DISABLED PERSON. Google "Derek Olson Porsche" I'm first result. F this place. Everyone knows the word I'm abriviating. Best of luck with your own trials! DONT LIE. DONT CHEAT. DONT STEAL. I'm out. BE CAREFUL! DEUCES!
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13 Nov, 2024 by Jared waite
Very helpful and friendly
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17 Jun, 2024 by Sid mccartney
Excellent service.
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27 May, 2024 by Derek olson
They stole 17 thousand dollars from me. I'm disabled. Lived thru a two year coma after a 90 mph Porsche wreck neither my seatbelt or airbag worked. They suck. Steer clear from a group of thieves! Linsey camplin stole mine. The entire office assisted her with her THEFT from a DISABLED PERSON. Google "Derek Olson Porsche" I'm first result. F this place. Everyone knows the word I'm abriviating. Best of luck with your own trials! DONT LIE. DONT CHEAT. DONT STEAL. I'm out. BE CAREFUL! DEUCES!
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13 Nov, 2024 by Jared waite
Very helpful and friendly
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17 Jun, 2024 by Sid mccartney
Excellent service.
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27 May, 2024 by Derek olson
They stole 17 thousand dollars from me. I'm disabled. Lived thru a two year coma after a 90 mph Porsche wreck neither my seatbelt or airbag worked. They suck. Steer clear from a group of thieves! Linsey camplin stole mine. The entire office assisted her with her THEFT from a DISABLED PERSON. Google "Derek Olson Porsche" I'm first result. F this place. Everyone knows the word I'm abriviating. Best of luck with your own trials! DONT LIE. DONT CHEAT. DONT STEAL. I'm out. BE CAREFUL! DEUCES!
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23 Oct, 2024 by Connie fernald
They've been very helpful everytime I've gone in.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Risa
07 Jan, 2022 by Yolanda reyes
Very helpful
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23 Oct, 2024 by Connie fernald
They've been very helpful everytime I've gone in.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Risa
07 Jan, 2022 by Yolanda reyes
Very helpful
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19 Nov, 2024 by Edison fortner
In my opinion There are much better options out there. Absolute zero accountability
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12 Aug, 2024 by Ashlie slatt
Small law firm with passionate attorneys who care about your case.
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10 Aug, 2024 by James atmore
All our questions were answered, very nice and polite people. Willing to help and meet our needs. We have been very pleased with the Morrow Poppe Law Firm
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20 Feb, 2024 by Brian french
I was not expecting such pleasant and helpful service from a law office. To my great surprise, they answered all my questions fully and immediately. If you need help, these are the people!
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18 Jan, 2023 by Luke bowman
Outstanding service, friendly and understanding people at this office that will work hard for anyone who comes to them for help.
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09 Aug, 2021 by Jay monson
20 Feb, 2024 by Brian french
I was not expecting such pleasant and helpful service from a law office. To my great surprise, they answered all my questions fully and immediately. If you need help, these are the people!
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18 Jan, 2023 by Luke bowman
Outstanding service, friendly and understanding people at this office that will work hard for anyone who comes to them for help.
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09 Aug, 2021 by Jay monson
19 Apr, 2022 by Michael lecher
I hired this firm beacuse they said they could help me with a problem. When I retained them they said "Yes, we do that all the time". I said GREAT, we've already done this this and that, theis is what we need from you. 2.5 years later, and thousands billed to me they say to me, we cannot do this thing we said we could do. Here is another bill, good luck.
I DO NOT recommend using this firm and would advise you to seek counsel elsewhere.
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04 Apr, 2022 by Frank condello
27 Jul, 2021 by Jessica s
John Hahn and his team have been an absolute blessing to work with. They are prompt with responses, always respectful, and very knowledgeable. I would choose to work with them again in a heartbeat. If you are wanting a good team on your side throughout the process, I don't think they come any better.
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19 Apr, 2022 by Michael lecher
I hired this firm beacuse they said they could help me with a problem. When I retained them they said "Yes, we do that all the time". I said GREAT, we've already done this this and that, theis is what we need from you. 2.5 years later, and thousands billed to me they say to me, we cannot do this thing we said we could do. Here is another bill, good luck.
I DO NOT recommend using this firm and would advise you to seek counsel elsewhere.
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04 Apr, 2022 by Frank condello
27 Jul, 2021 by Jessica s
John Hahn and his team have been an absolute blessing to work with. They are prompt with responses, always respectful, and very knowledgeable. I would choose to work with them again in a heartbeat. If you are wanting a good team on your side throughout the process, I don't think they come any better.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Blanca aguilar
Es una excelente abogada la recomiendo trabajo el caso de custodia de mi hija lo conseguí gracias a su excelente trabajo, si tienen algún caso de custodia u otro caso ella excelente la recomiendo por mi experiencia q he tenido con otros abogados ella logró lo que otro no pudo gracias a la abogada
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15 Aug, 2024 by Jeremy littrell
This was an incredible transition. Adam Barritt has been awesome to work with, and I plan to stay with him if I have any other legal issues in the future I need help with. He has integrity, accountability, and awesome legal knowledge. Lady Justice Law Firm gets top ratings from my experience with 2 firms in Lincoln!
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02 Jul, 2024 by Zach krueger
Chelsea provided a great experience for my parenting agreement case. Extremely professional, always able to be reached via phone or email. 10/10 experience and highly recommend!
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28 Nov, 2024 by Tina morrison
Smart, honest and fierce representation. Top notch all the way around.
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01 Aug, 2024 by Rachel block
This is the best firm ever, I would have lost my girls if I had kept my previous lawyer. She actually signed my girls away to my ex without my knowledge. With Justin cook and his law firm and the lawyers that work in his firm they helped me have a fighting chance in getting my girls back. I have nothing negative to say about them and never will. If you need a lawyer or looking for a firm who is honest and knows how to work hard. A firm who will give you what you’re paying for please hire them. You won’t regret it!!! Everyone in this company is hard working honest and professional.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Matt johnson
I hired Justin Cook as my defense attorney. I’m very happy with his work and he helped me through a very tough time. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of criminal defense.
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25 Jun, 2024 by Steve zieg
Dave is a great attorney. I really appreciated his honesty upfront with what he thought was worth my money to pursue. I never felt like just another client. He was very punctual with responses as well. If you’re in need of a great family law attorney, you’ve found him.
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17 Apr, 2024 by Kiana ybarra
Great lawyer and a great guy. Would definitely recommend him.
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25 Mar, 2024 by N k
Hoppe took a $1,000 retainer and subsequently didn’t do any work whatsoever for a case that would have been easy. Both parties were in agreement on all terms and we just needed the courts to make it official. But he did nothing but take my money. (I have the receipt still) When I asked if I was able to even get half that mony back he laughed and responded “that’s not how this works.” Despite not providing me with any real services. I felt scammed and taken advantage of in a vulnerable moment. That was money I didn’t have at the time. I am aware that some people may have had a good experience with him but my guess is those people were much more financially well off than I was. Either that or he was too embarrassed to admit he made a mistake and instead of making things right he doubled down and in a sense stole money from a young single mother. I hope that if he’s reading this he knows he still has a chance to make things right with me by returning even SOME of that money.
But I doubt he ever will.
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31 Jan, 2024 by Karen hanson
04 Mar, 2023 by Jane wynegar
Excellent LEGAL Representation accomplished in a quiet way
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22 Apr, 2022 by Frank roby
31 Jan, 2024 by Karen hanson
04 Mar, 2023 by Jane wynegar
Excellent LEGAL Representation accomplished in a quiet way
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22 Apr, 2022 by Frank roby
31 Jan, 2024 by Karen hanson
04 Mar, 2023 by Jane wynegar
Excellent LEGAL Representation accomplished in a quiet way
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22 Apr, 2022 by Frank roby
31 Jan, 2024 by Karen hanson
04 Mar, 2023 by Jane wynegar
Excellent LEGAL Representation accomplished in a quiet way
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22 Apr, 2022 by Frank roby
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