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26 Mar, 2018 by Gretchen
Mark was my parents' attorney in the last years of their lives, working with them on estate and trust planning, writing their will and other late-in-life legalities. After they passed away, Mark and his team were incredibly helpful to me and my siblings as we worked through the complexities of settling the estate. Mark and his staff communicated regularly, explained everything clearly and quickly answered our questions and concerns. I was struck not only by the efficient way they handled the process but also the genuine kindness and compassion they showed to all of us in a sad time. I could tell that Mark had genuinely liked and cared about my parents and that extended to all of us. I highly recommend Mark and his team.
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13 May, 2016 by Amber
In 2015 I was dealing with a very difficult business situation. I made a phone call to Mark's firm and within 24 hours he was immediately helpful and began walking me through the short-term steps that I needed to take. Over the next few weeks he helped me understand my options in a professional and respectful manner. I appreciated that Mark helped me evaluate the options and ultimately the decision was mine to make. I could be right (more expensive) or I could take care of things in the most cost efficient way. I appreciated that Mark was practical, responsive and respectful especially knowing that in comparison to other cases/clients mine was not as lucrative, however, I always felt like I was given a high level of respect and service. I think Mark treats everyone fairly, no matter how big or small your need, challenge or case. I was grateful that he had my back. I would definitely refer others to him on matters of business (or any legal matter as I feel confident that if he isn't the best person to help he would point you in the right direction) and I will use his services in the future should the need arise.
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03 Mar, 2016 by Carol
I was offered a very complex compensation contract with stock options at a previous company. Mark reviewed the proposed contract and made very astute revisions, which enabled me to negotiate an excellent final result. I would recommend him highly for any business or employment contract. He is very responsive and a pleasure to work with.
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07 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
Hired Mr. Arellano for employment discrimination case. He was aggressive with the high-profile employer and never backed down when faced with opposition. Mr. Arellano was able to settle my case for a lump sum payment. Friendly, professional staff! Always returned my calls and emails immediately.
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11 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Attorney Arellano after being sued by another person who claimed that I owed her money. This allegation was not true and there was absolutely no paperwork to show I borrowed any money. I found Attorney Arellano knowledgeable, professional, and able to navigate through the production of documents. The other side eventually backed down when faced with a professional litigator. Do not believe the false information in the newspapers and on this website; these were people should have been prosecuted after trying to ruin his reputation. I have recommended Attorney Arellano to my friends and they have been more than satisfied with his work.
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30 Sep, 2010 by Dina
Arellano was able to get my husband's green card in a very timely manner. he was always professional and knowledgeable.
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06 Sep, 2019 by Amy
My husband and I worked with Bailey Lagman for our estate planning. She was thorough and warm, answered all our questions and talked us through things when we didn't understand or were unsure. She definitely made a difficult topic easier to complete.
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08 Nov, 2018 by D. bruce
Ms. Lagman did everything that would be expected from a estate planning atty. She went out of her way to make the process very easy for us to create a will that very aptly fit our needs. We would recommend her services to anyone who is planning their estate needs.
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31 Oct, 2018 by Don
Bailey was a pleasure to work with she made it easy to understand all the different choices involed in a living trust. She explained the different types of trusts and gave great examples of how one type would work verses another in different scenarios. We knew what we wanted after only an hour of meeting with her. It went way better then i could have imagined. Again she made it simple. It was a pleasure doing businees with Bailey.
Thanks , Don & Tonya
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13 Apr, 2023 by Mary jo
When I became a third party in a very contentious law suit involving multiple individuals, easements, and claims of fraud, I was overwhelmed and often felt that I was being viewed as the easy solution to a problem I did not cause. Although I had retained another attorney, it soon became apparent that I needed an attorney who was well versed in real estate law and was a skilled litigator. After much research and with the help of another attorney, I found and retained Teresa.
From the onset, she proved herself to be a compassionate, knowledgeable, thorough, and skillful attorney. She was tenacious in her search for documents ( my title insurance policy, old deeds, surveys) which ultimately resulted in a favorable outcome for me.
This case was complicated and required expertise in not only real estate laws, but also required the ability to negotiate with multiple attorneys on multiple issues. Needless to say, Teresa was able to successfully navigate through all the aspects of this case. What was impressive was her ability to keep me informed of all the events and explaining the rationale behind the legal issues. Throughout this all, she was patient and kind to me when my emotions got the best of me.
I would highly recommend her. She is a super attorney and someone you would definitely want to have on your side.
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19 Jun, 2017 by Anthony
Teresa provided fantastic service in the formation of our LLC. She was pleasant to deal with from start to finish, and was prompt and knowledgeable. Also, the cost was very fair. We contacted her based on a referral from our CPA, and are very glad we did so.
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09 Feb, 2011 by Marc
Ms.Bartelt has been my personal and business attorney for approximately 20 years. I have found her extremely competent in any legal matter that I brought to her. She is friendly, bright and has lots of common sense.
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02 Jan, 2017 by James
I had a business in Illinois and sold it. The contract was a pay back over 15 years. The buyer filled Bankruptcy with an outstanding balance due to me. I retired after the sale and moved to Northwestern Wisconsin. I tried to find a lawyer to help me with no luck in Illinois or were not interested.
I found by luck, Jeffery P. Phillips with Fuhrman & Dodge, S.C. in Middleton Wisconsin. I talked to Mr. Phillips and explained my problem, sent him some info an he said he woud get back to me within a few days. He called me back and said he would be my Attorney within about five (5) months my case was settled and I was happy with the outcome.
Mr. Phillips is a very detailed, thoughtful and hard working Attorney whom I would recommend to all who need an excellent Attorney. I
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12 Aug, 2024 by Justine semo
I have had an ongoing workers comp claim going for over a year now, the insurance company sent me to a very well known (and not in a good way) IME. His report was grossly wrong and I was so afraid of what would happen next. I called Lisa, who was already familiar with this doctor from Nashville that conducted the exam, and she was nothing short of amazing. She listened, she took notes, she showed empathy, she remembered who I was when I called back (I’ve become familiar with this not being the norm through all of this), she had a plan. She gave me hope. If I need to proceed, Lisa will be my first phone call. Thank you!
Justine Semo
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31 Jul, 2024 by Erik massey
Mr. Mays and his team did a great job winning my case. I wouldn't trust anyone else but Mays Law to do the job. I appreciate it! Thank you again.
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20 May, 2024 by Jona travis
12 Aug, 2024 by Justine semo
I have had an ongoing workers comp claim going for over a year now, the insurance company sent me to a very well known (and not in a good way) IME. His report was grossly wrong and I was so afraid of what would happen next. I called Lisa, who was already familiar with this doctor from Nashville that conducted the exam, and she was nothing short of amazing. She listened, she took notes, she showed empathy, she remembered who I was when I called back (I’ve become familiar with this not being the norm through all of this), she had a plan. She gave me hope. If I need to proceed, Lisa will be my first phone call. Thank you!
Justine Semo
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31 Jul, 2024 by Erik massey
Mr. Mays and his team did a great job winning my case. I wouldn't trust anyone else but Mays Law to do the job. I appreciate it! Thank you again.
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20 May, 2024 by Jona travis
16 Aug, 2024 by Aaron bakken family
Peter has been a great support toward our family’s effort to turn an investment rental property into a condominium. He saved us from having to negotiate with the city & county & drafted up the condominium documents for a reasonable fee. I highly recommend him.
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07 Jun, 2024 by Kyle hanson
Peter is a great, patient estate planning attorney who really cares for his clients like me.
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16 Aug, 2024 by Aaron bakken family
Peter has been a great support toward our family’s effort to turn an investment rental property into a condominium. He saved us from having to negotiate with the city & county & drafted up the condominium documents for a reasonable fee. I highly recommend him.
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24 Jun, 2024 by Alison snyder
Don't call these people. They are completely unknowledgable. I called and their screeners clearly do not know what they're talking about. I was requesting assistance with something very straightforward and doable and they gave me a completely different answer than a LICENSED ATTORNEY. Just call a real attorney.
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07 Jun, 2024 by Kyle hanson
Peter is a great, patient estate planning attorney who really cares for his clients like me.
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02 Mar, 2018 by Mark barnes
I have used Chris Dodge for various legal issues for over twenty years, both personally and on business matters relating to our business, Barnes, Inc.
I have found Chris to always be professional and thorough in the dealings we have had with him, namely collections, litigation, personal injury, general business matters, contract writing, property transactions and trademark and patent work.
Chris has always been extremely fair in his billing, and transparent in his recommendations of whether or not he thought we were on firm ground with regards to legal standing with our goals and strategies.
In addition, both my staff and I have always felt Chris gave us legal advice that was in our best interest, not his or his firms in an attempt to increase his billings.
I have always felt that he cared first and foremost that we received the best results possible.
It goes without saying that I was not always happy with his advice, But knew that it was given with our best interests in mind. I can ask for nothing more from a professional advisor than to be a partner who puts our interests first.
Mark , President/CEO, Barnes, Inc.
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26 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
My husband and I worked with Christopher Dodge from the Fuhrman and Dodge law firm on a very complex and multifaceted real estate case. We found him and his staff to be smart and hard-working. Christopher and his team were always compassionate and considerate during this stressful time. They allowed us to work on parts of the case that we could easily do. We answered interrogatory questions and developed interrogatory questions for the defendants. Due to this our bill was reduced and we were very happy. With Christopher and his expertise we were able to get a very good settlement without going through a very long, drawn out and expensive court case. As an attorney he worked collaboratively and cooperatively with the co-plaintiffs attorneys. We were very happy with both him and his team and highly recommend them
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05 Feb, 2018 by Stephanie
I’ve worked with attorney Chris Dodge on several different cases or issues for past 20 years. He has always provided informed recommendations and clearly identified next steps. Chris balances strong client advocacy with common sense to achieve optimal results.
Dodge’s vast experience, candor and responsiveness continue to be why he is a valued professional resource.
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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.
