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08 Nov, 2023 by Gol m
Stephen Steeler is a crook ! He made already challenging and emotionally charged situation even worse. He repeatedly prioritized his own financial gain over the best interests of the clients, providing subpar legal advice, failing to communicate effectively, and dragging out the legal process unnecessarily. He charged for every single thing that he had to do and heightened emotional distress for those going through a divorce. His reputation is a sham ! Avoid this guy
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02 Nov, 2022 by Jeff pennington
5 Stars! Best divorce attroney in the State of Georgia!
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19 Jun, 2021 by Miles j
Not a good lawyer if you don’t want to get a second job or second mortgage just to pay for your divorce. FYI - never, ever, EVER sign a non refundable retainer with an attorney. The only lawyers who do this are the shady crooks.
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08 Nov, 2023 by Gol m
Stephen Steeler is a crook ! He made already challenging and emotionally charged situation even worse. He repeatedly prioritized his own financial gain over the best interests of the clients, providing subpar legal advice, failing to communicate effectively, and dragging out the legal process unnecessarily. He charged for every single thing that he had to do and heightened emotional distress for those going through a divorce. His reputation is a sham ! Avoid this guy
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02 Nov, 2022 by Jeff pennington
5 Stars! Best divorce attroney in the State of Georgia!
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19 Jun, 2021 by Miles j
Not a good lawyer if you don’t want to get a second job or second mortgage just to pay for your divorce. FYI - never, ever, EVER sign a non refundable retainer with an attorney. The only lawyers who do this are the shady crooks.
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17 Jan, 2022 by Michael f
Don’t hire this attorney. He accomplished nothing for me over three years. It seemed his main concern was making the opposing counsel happy. He called me a week before our hearing and told me to dismiss my case because opposing counsel didn’t want to go to Macon. Thankfully I have wittinesses to the conversation. Get any lawyer except this one. Waste of time and money.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Tomeki
Elizabeth Richards team does a lot of telling lies they don’t send out your medical bills when requested to HORRIBLE STAFF!!
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21 May, 2024 by Anonymous
This lawyer or firm is doesn't represent me or any member of my family. I have attempted to opt out of text messages on my cellphone and there's as well. It didn't work.
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12 Feb, 2013 by L. a. br
She did absolutley nothing to help my case. She just pushed papers. She didn't look out for my best interest or offer ideas of what I was entitled to during my divorce. Thus my kids ended up with little child support and I ended up with no spousal support even though I stayed home with my kids for close to eleven years. We are now hurting desperately for money to live. I personal paid $6,000 for the divorce and ended up paying over $40,000 to go back to school to earn enough of a living to be able to support my children. I am in serious debt now. My ex walked away with everything because Ms. Boga didn't know my rights nor did she fight for my children.
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22 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
In every dealing I've had with Carter Graves Allen, he has been the most unethical lawyer I have ever witnessed (and I have dealt with many). He is a clear patent troll lawyer who's tactics may be considered extremely shady by both lawyers and laymen alike. If you hire Carter Graves Allan, I would strongly argue that you are perpetuating and endorsing the system in this country that favors those without morals.
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21 Dec, 2020 by Jason
He works with Trident asset management, and they are constantly in violation of the fdcpa. He's their inhouse counsel he should be educated on the FCRA & FDCPA
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31 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I was referred to Mr. Bryman through the Ga. bar. He's a business atty and I needed a personal injury/medical atty, but he led me to believe he could handle my case effectively. I spent 5 yrs on my case only to come out with nothing, zero, because Mr. Bryman chose to not pay attention to my Dr.'s advice on what he should push the defendant on. He withheld a recording, that if presented in the beginning could have led to a sizeable settlement instead of prolonging my pain for 5 years for me to walk away with nothing. I feel Mr. Bryman took my case out of necessity and to practice on me. He did not hire an expert witness when he should have and wanted me to pay out of pocket for an expert witness after Mr. Bryman took my case on a 35% contingency fee. Mr. Bryman is long winded, does not get to the point and was not aggressive enough for the needs of my case. In retrospect, ethically, he should have told me this was not his area of expertise and should have referred me to someone else or just let me walk. We ended up in a 3 day trial in Fulton Co. for the jury to basically tell me my injuries were my own fault. That was over a year ago and obviously I'm still crushed as I finally felt the need to write this review. Maybe Mr. Bryman is a great business atty, I don't know. But I do know that it seems he'll take any case that comes in instead of doing what's best for the client. Can not recommend.
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
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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.
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By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
