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14 Jul, 2021 by Lindsey tysor
Jessica P Douglas was a terrible lawyer. Douglas was rude and presumptuous at our initial meeting. Miss Douglas arrogantly told me of how she had seen my criminal history when I didn’t actually have any prior charges. Miss Douglas was impossible to get ahold of on the telephone I called her 2 or 3 times a day for 3 months and in that time I received 1 sixty second phone call. Miss Douglas requested a continuance on my case without informing me that she was doing so or that doing so would ensure my stay in jail an additional month and a half. She failed to request a bond review or reduction hearing on my behalf. After leaving me in Douglas county for 3 months she failed to even get a slight reduction in the severity of my charges. I am now a convicted felon and Miss Douglas continued to insist that I was not complying with my probation when I was sentenced to time served with no continued monitoring. Thank you miss Douglas for assisting me on my decent homeless felon. You’re a peach!
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02 Jun, 2020 by Laila land
I highly recommend Jessica Douglas...very professional,attentive,caring,and fair....she believe in her clients and will fight for you. She know her job and does it well. She helped me with grandchildren placed with family.
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12 Nov, 2019 by Crystal baker
Highly recommend her! Absolute bull dog in the court room! We’ve retained her and had her represent us and our family in several different matter and she has never let us down! She will fight tooth and nail to make Shur you get the absolute best outcome possible, she’s had several cases my husband has been charged with over the years dismissed! With Jessica there is no walking in and takeing a plea deal, she will get you the best results possible! She is worth every red cent !
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09 May, 2024 by Sabri tirkash
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17 Mar, 2024 by Cortney whitmore
My husband and I cannot thank this law firm enough! We worked with Nate Stratton and Sydney Story, they represented us in a child custody case for my step kids. They both worked so hard for us and got exactly what we wanted! They stand up for what is best for the kids and fight for that! We will forever be thankful to Nate and Sydney for helping us get full physical custody!
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30 Oct, 2023 by Samantha sliva
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09 May, 2024 by Sabri tirkash
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17 Mar, 2024 by Cortney whitmore
My husband and I cannot thank this law firm enough! We worked with Nate Stratton and Sydney Story, they represented us in a child custody case for my step kids. They both worked so hard for us and got exactly what we wanted! They stand up for what is best for the kids and fight for that! We will forever be thankful to Nate and Sydney for helping us get full physical custody!
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30 Oct, 2023 by Samantha sliva
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12 Feb, 2024 by Ivan tracy
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30 Jan, 2024 by Deb orlando
Always helpful and caring staff and always there to answer any questions.
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14 Dec, 2023 by Mitchell mertz
John is a great lawyer
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12 Feb, 2024 by Ivan tracy
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30 Jan, 2024 by Deb orlando
Always helpful and caring staff and always there to answer any questions.
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14 Dec, 2023 by Mitchell mertz
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12 Feb, 2024 by Ivan tracy
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30 Jan, 2024 by Deb orlando
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14 Dec, 2023 by Mitchell mertz
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17 Sep, 2024 by Taylor jones
I highly recommend Ryan Caldwell for any of your bankruptcy needs. He is very knowledgeable and put my mind at ease while answering any questions I had. The entire process was very smooth and easy!
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07 Apr, 2023 by Brokenarrowfarm
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27 Aug, 2021 by Hello user
Very unprofessional law firm! I don't understand how these people are still in business.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Taylor jones
I highly recommend Ryan Caldwell for any of your bankruptcy needs. He is very knowledgeable and put my mind at ease while answering any questions I had. The entire process was very smooth and easy!
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07 Apr, 2023 by Brokenarrowfarm
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27 Aug, 2021 by Hello user
Very unprofessional law firm! I don't understand how these people are still in business.
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05 Jul, 2024 by Matt
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20 May, 2024 by G g
Well experienced attorney's and good legal advice.
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10 Nov, 2022 by Vanessa delgado
Please be careful when hiring James Korth. 2 years and 8000.00 for a simple case. Never wave your right to a speedy trial. So because this guy is about retaliation his secretary made a phone call to us and he charges is 31 dollars for a phone call and the case is over. This guy is a snake and doesn’t stand for anything good.
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16 Aug, 2019 by Chris williams.
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18 Jan, 2013 by Lupe ramos
This firm is awful. They will only take on easy cases probably because they are poor attorneys. They don't actually work their own cases and "partner" with others. Also, their client agreement is very one sided in their favor and not at all like other agreements we looked at. They wasted a bunch of our time and would not release documents we provided to them to another attorney that we decided to hire. Do not trust these guys - find someone else.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge. This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????). If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge. This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????). If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge. This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????). If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge. This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????). If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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21 Aug, 2024 by Colin wattonville
If you are looking for a lawyer that takes months to respond, Zach is your guy. It sometimes seemed like the only way to get him to respond was to CC the officer manager on emails so as to somewhat hold him accountable. Also, the law firm appears to have blocked my email addresses so I am no longer able to get in contact with my lawyer or anyone else in the office whatsoever. I still need the lawyer I hired to respond to me and update the contact information for a trademark filing. Horrible service.
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20 Jul, 2024 by Whitney lemon
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02 Apr, 2024 by Alessandra c diem
eventhough kristina did a good job bring me to the audience, I still not able to communicate with my daugher. she still have not got back to me on when am I going to be able to communicate with and visit my daugher , as I have already gone to the audience on april 4th, 2024.
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01 May, 2024 by Barry stearns
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25 Sep, 2023 by Aaron rommers
I've known him for a long time. He's a dang good man !!!!!
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29 Jan, 2022 by Michelle m
We had a very good experience when we need a lawyer for adoption. Very friendly staff and very knowledgeable.
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20 Aug, 2021 by Amanda sindelar
This law office strives to help you with your case and make sure that it is done correctly! They do amazing! Highly recommend!
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19 Aug, 2021 by Rikki lieberth
We have used Emilee for numerous situations (a disclosure issue when we bought a new home, LLCs, & a Guardianship) and she always comes through for us. Always responsive, kind, timely, & professional. She's the best and a pleasure to work with!
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21 Apr, 2024 by Janette hawkins
Dean jungers has handled a few things for me and he is super! I've been going to him for 28 years
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28 Feb, 2024 by Rachel garcia
I have filed a formal grievance against him. He wrongfully sued me for an accident I was not the driver in nor the car owner of, I have sent the recording to American Family and the Board had he done his job he would of realized the owner had insurance
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13 Sep, 2023 by Wayne tate
Dean Jungers has been taking care of my family and extended families/military families estate, legal and tax services for decades. Our families thank you for the professionalism and excellent services for several decades. #Blessed
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13 Mar, 2024 by Jeff v
Janelle has had great communication and put in the work to get a very old judgement settled. I’d recommend her to anyone.
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30 Nov, 2020 by Preston & his mom
I used to do all my own collections for two separate businesses I manage and it was so time consuming and confusing with all the different rules and laws. I was sure there had to be an easier way. After calling around to many lawyers here in town I found Janelle's name came up repeatedly. I met with her and she was awesome! I gave her one of our largest collection accounts to test the waters and in no time her and her team had a full payment! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!
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25 Nov, 2020 by Clhatch13
Janelle Foltz was hired by ARL Credit Services. ARL doesn't even have a front door to their business...Google maps shows it located in a Home Health Services business. ARL is NOT accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Ms. Foltz doesn't have any website and her reviews on Google indicate she's a suspicious character. In my garnishment case, ARL and Ms. Foltz both failed to show to court. They lost their case.
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25 Jan, 2024 by Yati wae
Extremely rude
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15 Mar, 2022 by Trevor reeder
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18 Nov, 2019 by Shane johnson
Honest and fair
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
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16 Aug, 2024 by Loki greens
Doesn't care about his clients. The Secretary is very rude to people when they call can't be any more unprofessional law officer in Columbus
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24 Feb, 2024 by Val rathje
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14 Mar, 2023 by Brad doles
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16 Aug, 2024 by Loki greens
Doesn't care about his clients. The Secretary is very rude to people when they call can't be any more unprofessional law officer in Columbus
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24 Feb, 2024 by Val rathje
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14 Mar, 2023 by Brad doles
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09 Sep, 2024 by Cheri esquivel
Filled out online form. No answer after period of time. Finally sent email saying it would be a good business practice if you would respond. Jewson finally responded and said she would check on some things and get back to me. Well that never happened. Go figure!
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31 May, 2024 by Timothy chrastil
They filed for a judgement against me in an entirely different County that had zero jurisdiction and brought my ex-wife into the matter who I've been divorced from for 7 years. Shady! These people are ethically immoral!
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24 Feb, 2024 by Daniel richards
What these guys don't mention in their bios is that they're bottom-feeders just like their clients such as "Professional" Choice Recovery. Like far too many others, they very conveniently believe that exploiting a legal/court system for their own personal profit is perfectly fine, like a constitutional right. But just as Jesus rebuked tax collectors, there's supposed to be an actual "value system" which has far higher standards than those that have been molding our legal/court system with only their interests at heart, due to a total lack of Integrity, for more than 200 years. "Our" lawmakers need to close this back door to shameful profits, if a lawyer or law firm can't make enough profits from doing professional work, they should have enough dignity and self-respect to avoid exploiting the court system to go after people with a lot less money than they have. Being Bottom Feeders, isn't a respectable profession. I think Nebraska's small claims court system is decades or more behind many others. Since many people have to attempt to defend themselves, due to attorney costs, we need to be able to make our defense regardless of, and without lawyer tactics. Such things as trying to get a Summary Judgement in small claims court is just a dirty tactic to keep the defendant from defending their position. Of course, it's very likely that the attorney handling small cases is trying to impress the owner or senior partners and probably has to prove to them that they'll do whatever it takes to win cases for their client. In fact I suspect that lawyers put that into their supposed ethics rules, rules I'm pretty certain they created for themselves, again with no consideration for The People. They have a lot more work to do on ethics, they're far from done. It's been proven over and over again that people are far to narcistic to make their own rules, especially in a system that's supposed to be For and By The People. It's my impression that the Nebraska small court system has been routinely granting Summary Judgements, which means the defendant is prevented from telling their side. It very clearly shows that our legal/court system is for and by lawyers, and definitely not For and By The People. In fact it's extremely pro-lawyer, the people looking to become wealthy as lawyers, which is why they choose the profession. The interests of The People were never considered because that would have a negative impact on lawyers amassing wealth.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Cheri esquivel
Filled out online form. No answer after period of time. Finally sent email saying it would be a good business practice if you would respond. Jewson finally responded and said she would check on some things and get back to me. Well that never happened. Go figure!
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31 May, 2024 by Timothy chrastil
They filed for a judgement against me in an entirely different County that had zero jurisdiction and brought my ex-wife into the matter who I've been divorced from for 7 years. Shady! These people are ethically immoral!
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24 Feb, 2024 by Daniel richards
What these guys don't mention in their bios is that they're bottom-feeders just like their clients such as "Professional" Choice Recovery. Like far too many others, they very conveniently believe that exploiting a legal/court system for their own personal profit is perfectly fine, like a constitutional right. But just as Jesus rebuked tax collectors, there's supposed to be an actual "value system" which has far higher standards than those that have been molding our legal/court system with only their interests at heart, due to a total lack of Integrity, for more than 200 years. "Our" lawmakers need to close this back door to shameful profits, if a lawyer or law firm can't make enough profits from doing professional work, they should have enough dignity and self-respect to avoid exploiting the court system to go after people with a lot less money than they have. Being Bottom Feeders, isn't a respectable profession. I think Nebraska's small claims court system is decades or more behind many others. Since many people have to attempt to defend themselves, due to attorney costs, we need to be able to make our defense regardless of, and without lawyer tactics. Such things as trying to get a Summary Judgement in small claims court is just a dirty tactic to keep the defendant from defending their position. Of course, it's very likely that the attorney handling small cases is trying to impress the owner or senior partners and probably has to prove to them that they'll do whatever it takes to win cases for their client. In fact I suspect that lawyers put that into their supposed ethics rules, rules I'm pretty certain they created for themselves, again with no consideration for The People. They have a lot more work to do on ethics, they're far from done. It's been proven over and over again that people are far to narcistic to make their own rules, especially in a system that's supposed to be For and By The People. It's my impression that the Nebraska small court system has been routinely granting Summary Judgements, which means the defendant is prevented from telling their side. It very clearly shows that our legal/court system is for and by lawyers, and definitely not For and By The People. In fact it's extremely pro-lawyer, the people looking to become wealthy as lawyers, which is why they choose the profession. The interests of The People were never considered because that would have a negative impact on lawyers amassing wealth.
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09 Sep, 2024 by Cheri esquivel
Filled out online form. No answer after period of time. Finally sent email saying it would be a good business practice if you would respond. Jewson finally responded and said she would check on some things and get back to me. Well that never happened. Go figure!
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31 May, 2024 by Timothy chrastil
They filed for a judgement against me in an entirely different County that had zero jurisdiction and brought my ex-wife into the matter who I've been divorced from for 7 years. Shady! These people are ethically immoral!
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24 Feb, 2024 by Daniel richards
What these guys don't mention in their bios is that they're bottom-feeders just like their clients such as "Professional" Choice Recovery. Like far too many others, they very conveniently believe that exploiting a legal/court system for their own personal profit is perfectly fine, like a constitutional right. But just as Jesus rebuked tax collectors, there's supposed to be an actual "value system" which has far higher standards than those that have been molding our legal/court system with only their interests at heart, due to a total lack of Integrity, for more than 200 years. "Our" lawmakers need to close this back door to shameful profits, if a lawyer or law firm can't make enough profits from doing professional work, they should have enough dignity and self-respect to avoid exploiting the court system to go after people with a lot less money than they have. Being Bottom Feeders, isn't a respectable profession. I think Nebraska's small claims court system is decades or more behind many others. Since many people have to attempt to defend themselves, due to attorney costs, we need to be able to make our defense regardless of, and without lawyer tactics. Such things as trying to get a Summary Judgement in small claims court is just a dirty tactic to keep the defendant from defending their position. Of course, it's very likely that the attorney handling small cases is trying to impress the owner or senior partners and probably has to prove to them that they'll do whatever it takes to win cases for their client. In fact I suspect that lawyers put that into their supposed ethics rules, rules I'm pretty certain they created for themselves, again with no consideration for The People. They have a lot more work to do on ethics, they're far from done. It's been proven over and over again that people are far to narcistic to make their own rules, especially in a system that's supposed to be For and By The People. It's my impression that the Nebraska small court system has been routinely granting Summary Judgements, which means the defendant is prevented from telling their side. It very clearly shows that our legal/court system is for and by lawyers, and definitely not For and By The People. In fact it's extremely pro-lawyer, the people looking to become wealthy as lawyers, which is why they choose the profession. The interests of The People were never considered because that would have a negative impact on lawyers amassing wealth.
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04 Jun, 2020 by Christopher cessna
I've been a lawyer for 20 years in Denver. I hired Pat Heng to handle a legal issue. He's very likable over the phone, and he got the result we wanted, but (in my opinion and experience) incredibly rude and lazy about keeping in touch and returning texts and phone calls.
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18 Jan, 2019 by Lisa ehlers
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24 Aug, 2018 by Coleen wood
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07 Apr, 2023 by Brokenarrowfarm
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27 Aug, 2021 by Hello user
Very unprofessional law firm! I don't understand how these people are still in business.
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25 Mar, 2015 by Todd hohlen, dds
Highly professional. Very trustworthy. Always dedicated to the best interests of the client. I simply cannot say enough good things about Keith Peters and his partners at Cline Williams!
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07 Apr, 2023 by Brokenarrowfarm
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27 Aug, 2021 by Hello user
Very unprofessional law firm! I don't understand how these people are still in business.
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25 Mar, 2015 by Todd hohlen, dds
Highly professional. Very trustworthy. Always dedicated to the best interests of the client. I simply cannot say enough good things about Keith Peters and his partners at Cline Williams!
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  • 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:

  1. What is your experience with businesses like mine?
    Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry.
  2. What services do you offer?
    Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution.
  3. 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.
  4. How do you handle conflicts of interest?
    Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business.
  5. Can you provide references from other business clients?
    Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism.
  6. 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.

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