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23 Jan, 2020 by Alex palmer
Best FBAR services!!!
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08 May, 2012 by Ken clark
I have worked with Pam Milner for over ten years in several positions. She and I were on the staff at El Pollo Loco and after leaving El Pollo Loco, I retained her as legal counsel for Farmer Boys restaurants. Her knowledge of franchise law, HR and real estate was a great help to both companies. Her broad knowledge of business and legal issues is extremely valuable. She is a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend her to any organization seeking legal advise.
Ken [removed by Avvo staff]
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17 Apr, 2013 by David
Alyssa was tough and got results for me, she has handled multiple cases for me and always gets me results.
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02 Feb, 2013 by Louis
Mr. Mehr was really helpful with my father's work injury case. We were having a difficult time getting his company to pay for all the medical expenses from his surgery and doctor's visits. Hiring the Mehr Law Group was the best decision we ever made. They were great in explaining everything very carefully and found the best solution. We were finally compensated. Excellent service overall and I would hire them again in a heartbeat.
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08 Oct, 2015 by Cheri
Our firm was involved in a case between taxpayers whereby we were accused of purposely not providing documents relevant to the case during discovery (which of course was not true). Our attorney provided by our professional liability insurance carrier was not protecting our legal rights or providing relevant case law to defend us at our sanction hearings. We thus engaged Shane to represent us. He provided excellent representation and we feel minimized what could have been a very costly ordeal, not to mention peace of mind during a trying time.
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02 Apr, 2020 by Deborah
Daryl put together a business contract for me use with each of my clients when I beginning a project for them. My business involves creativity, so there were many details to think of. Daryl did an amazing job making sure to find all the details needed so that both myself and my clients will feel safe in moving forward with their project. Daryl is very detail oriented, efficient and provided extremely personalized help.
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05 Jun, 2021 by Margaret
Frank is the epitome of a lawyer. Clarence Darrow, Atticus Finch come to mind when I think of Frank. Honest and fair and always prepared.
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20 Oct, 2010 by Erin
I would recommend Giavanna Concetta Deprima to anyone! She is very professional and responsive person, who takes your case in on a personal level. I am a single mom who has never had to seek professional help, and to tell you the truth, I was terrified on the way to my first visit. Once I got to the office, I felt welcome. Not only did that first visit get the ball rolling in my case, but after talking to Giavanna I felt like there was a huge weight lifted off of my shoulders. Now instead of going to court alone, scared and afraid I might lose by a technicality, I go in with my head high knowing that I have a friend fighting for me. By the way, she won my case!! Thank You Giavanna
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23 Nov, 2015 by Jillian
I recently reached out to June to have her review my independent contractor agreements. I was extremely satisfied with both my experience and her expertise in business law.
June’s attention to detail when editing, revising and updating my contracts was very much appreciated because it assured me I wasn’t getting a “cookie-cutter” contract, as I have unfortunately received in the past. Having a business where the day-to-day operations and structure is constantly evolving, means you need the best and should accept nothing less than that when it comes to attorneys and your legal team.
I tend to ask a lot of questions, and June didn’t hesitate to answer them all; even when that meant researching or checking in with other professionals in the industry. June is very professional, easy to talk to and gets back to you promptly (always a plus!).
I met with June in person, had conversations over the phone and through email and I would most certainly recommend her for anyone looking for a good business attorney. She makes things very clear and easy to understand, which is always appreciated when working on and trying to navigate legal documents and/or contracts. I appreciate her work ethic, professionalism, and knowledge when it comes to business law so I will most definitely work with June again in the future.
Thanks for being great June. The world needs more attorneys like you!
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23 Apr, 2017 by Joseph
I found Adam Greely through Avvo and was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was able to meet with him for a free consultation. Since I was impressed with his knowledge of Bankruptcy law, I hired him right away. I was forced into a situation where I needed to hire a Bankruptcy attorney because I was trying to collect on an arbitration award and the other side was threatening Chapter 11 (through another Bankruptcy firm) if I didn't negotiate the terms of payment with them. Mr. Greeley laid out my options in layman's terms for me and was available to handle my case in a very timely manner. I believe he helped me resolve this quicker and more efficiently than if I would have tried to have my existing attorney negotiate with the other side instead. This potentially saved me a lot of time, aggravation and money as a result. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody that seeks a professional that is well-versed in bankruptcy law, who is also a great communicator as well!
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13 Feb, 2014 by Scott
Most Important, in AZ Superior Court when a Jury gives a verdict completely in your favor (and the defendant's run from the courtroom) you know you have a great lawyer. Then the Jury is allowed to speak with everyone on their reasoning....and we were favored because they liked Joe O'Connor's smile and demeanor over the defendant's present 2 lawyers and he focused on winning our case instead of getting sidetracked on Defendants counterclaims and other 10 different suits and formal complaints. He litigated against a total of 5 Attorneys on this involving this Contract including an insurance company and Registrar of Contractors. From same Defendants, he won multiple claims in Registrar of Contractors with his partner Durfield, proved a false forgery charge with Maricopa Sheriff in our favor, appealed one issue and won. He focused us during our time of crisis to regain our reputation. We are very fortunate that O'Connor is likeable to a Jury, but mostly his is the only only lawyer we like. He is highly recommended.
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18 Mar, 2013 by Anonymous
Two years ago, my company sold a majority interest to an investment banking firm. Ms. Gess provided counsel through that process. I was very pleased with her knowledge and most importantly, for me. Her responsiveness. I would recommend her services to anyone.
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18 Jan, 2019 by David e coffey sr
I am very fortunate. My experience with lawyers has been very positive. Justin Daily is likely the best I’ve encountered. He responded the first day I contacted his office. His communication is clear, concise and timely. I’m extremely happy with his service and he is highly recommended to family and friends; a true professional!
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06 Mar, 2010 by Todd
I was dealing with this counselor on civil matters, when I had a long forgotten criminal matter pop up. Ms. Lockhart assembled me a team of attorneys to handle my new "needs". Kept me and my mother informed and visited me in the jail, all the while handling my personal business as well. If you want counsel that can fight for you, represent you and advise you on legal matters, without making you feel stupid, like a customer or insignificant, I recommend you retain her.
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03 Oct, 2024 by Manal mousa
I had a great experience with Sullivan Law and associates. I highly recommend it. Richard Sullivan is the best, he is a very professional attorney that properly represents his clients. Richard is very caring and treat you as family. Steve Ra also has very professional representation. I am so glad that I found this firm, they have done so much for me. They handled my case perfectly, their hard work helped me finish my 5 year case.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Divorce me oc
Wow, anyone need divorce attorney? Checkout Richard Sullivan.
My spouse and attorney was doing everything possible to delay and obstruct the divorce process.
After 3 years and trying couple attorneys, I found Mr Sullivan. He was the only one who got my case moving forward and to the end
I noticed that some attorneys are just pushing papers, which is great for an easy-going divorce. However, reaching a settlement it’s always within your control. And I play that no one has to go through what I have.
But if you have, or just want to avoid it, give Sullivan Law and associates a call. They continued to negotiate up to the last day, to avoid a trial and settle out of court. But Richard Sullivan is a trial attorney and sometimes you need a trial attorney to avoid a trial.
Live well, and be true
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16 Jul, 2024 by Dee greenwalt
They were very caring and prompt to all my needs. They didn't nickel and dime me on everything. They cared about the struggles of attorney costs. I would recommend this firm. You will get a staff that backs you up. It's the one man show attorneys that take advantage of people in need. That you for all you have done.
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03 Oct, 2024 by Manal mousa
I had a great experience with Sullivan Law and associates. I highly recommend it. Richard Sullivan is the best, he is a very professional attorney that properly represents his clients. Richard is very caring and treat you as family. Steve Ra also has very professional representation. I am so glad that I found this firm, they have done so much for me. They handled my case perfectly, their hard work helped me finish my 5 year case.
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24 Sep, 2024 by Divorce me oc
Wow, anyone need divorce attorney? Checkout Richard Sullivan.
My spouse and attorney was doing everything possible to delay and obstruct the divorce process.
After 3 years and trying couple attorneys, I found Mr Sullivan. He was the only one who got my case moving forward and to the end
I noticed that some attorneys are just pushing papers, which is great for an easy-going divorce. However, reaching a settlement it’s always within your control. And I play that no one has to go through what I have.
But if you have, or just want to avoid it, give Sullivan Law and associates a call. They continued to negotiate up to the last day, to avoid a trial and settle out of court. But Richard Sullivan is a trial attorney and sometimes you need a trial attorney to avoid a trial.
Live well, and be true
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16 Jul, 2024 by Dee greenwalt
They were very caring and prompt to all my needs. They didn't nickel and dime me on everything. They cared about the struggles of attorney costs. I would recommend this firm. You will get a staff that backs you up. It's the one man show attorneys that take advantage of people in need. That you for all you have done.
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28 Oct, 2024 by Martha nevin
I had an excellent experience with Richard from my first visit and the following appointment to sign documents. Richard has the knowledge, experience and patience, explaining each section of the living trust and answering questions. Also, Richard is funny and it seems like we've known each other for a long time. I definitely recommend Richard B Rudolph.
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21 Oct, 2024 by Jim burns
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Richard from our first zoom call to our follow up visit signing our trust documents. He did not rush us and he spent a considerable amount of time answering questions about things we needed to know about our parents trust as well as the one he had written for us. He spent time explaining each part of our trust and what we needed to do to "fund" our trust. I liked his organized way of presenting the trust in sections that were easy to read! Richard is fun and adds humor to his work, we would highly recommend Richard B. Rudolph!!
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09 Apr, 2024 by Bryan rodriguez
Great attorney!! Highly recommend!!
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12 Nov, 2024 by Jojo
I highly recommend Attorney Walker for any commercial lease agreement needs! From start to finish, Ryan was incredibly efficient, detail-oriented, and genuinely had our best interests at heart.
As a business owner, I was nervous about navigating the complexities of a commercial lease. But with Ryan's expertise, we were able to create a rock-solid agreement that protects our business for years to come.
What impressed me most was Ryan's commitment to finding cost-saving solutions that would benefit us in the long term. His suggestions and recommendations were invaluable, and we're grateful for his guidance throughout this process.
If you're looking for an attorney who will take the time to truly understand your needs and provide top-notch service, look no further than Ryan! We feel confident and secure with our new lease agreement, thanks to his expertise.
**Don't hesitate to contact him for any commercial lease or business-related matters. He's a game-changer!**
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14 Jun, 2023 by Peggy rubel
How do you thank people who truly changed your life? I had been struggling with substantial, life-thwarting tax debt from an ex-husband for over a decade. It was a complicated case that included white collar crime, broken promises from legal aid agencies, and collection abuse by government agencies. Joe and his staff listened carefully, and proceeded with calm diligence, no matter the challenge. We went through an OIC with the IRS successfully, and with the FTB, I was granted relief with an Innocent Spouse appeal. Joe and Jessica did not give up when things weren't right. They were committed to seeing things to a better end.
All paperwork was clear and timely, all filings were correct. They were respectful of time/fees, and always open to discuss any questions. They helped me feel safe in a System that hunted me unjustly for years, and I am deeply grateful. I really cannot say enough good things about honestly, integrity, and diligence.
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14 Jun, 2023 by Tyler collins
Very happy with the tax help I received. I had insurmountable state and federal tax debts from a former company. Went through multiple CPAs and tax professionals but none of them could help. Wilson Tax Law Group reduced my tax liability by 90% and I finally owe nothing to the IRS or state of CA. After 5+ years of fighting, I can't tell you how good that feels.
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14 Jun, 2023 by Wayne j.
I endorse the Wilson Tax Law Group for their outstanding work. This team truly exceeded my hopes in every aspect throughout the situations I had the pleasure of working with them during.
The Wilson Tax Law team is made up of former IRS agents, so they have a thorough understanding of the text of the law. When it comes to negotiating complicated tax concerns and interacting with the IRS, they are extremely competent. Unquestionably, this degree of experience gave me comfort during an existing situation.
But, the Wilson Tax Law team's sincere concern and care for my circumstance stood out to me the most. They were there for me when I needed them and were always willing to talk things out. They went above and above to make sure I was informed and helped at every step of the way.
I can state with certainty that the Wilson Tax Law team is one of the most dependable and trustworthy. They have a genuine commitment to supporting their clients through challenging circumstances and are true authorities in their industry. If you're searching for a group that will provide you with assurance and knowledgeable direction when handling tax-related concerns, you won't be dissatisfied with their services because of their unrivaled professionalism and experience.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Vmeza
I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service we received from Morgan Law Group, especially Erin and Shannon. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel welcome and at ease, ensuring that every step of the process was smooth and comforting. They took the time to understand our needs and desires, tailoring every detail to our unique situation. Their professionalism and genuine care gave us peace of mind, knowing that when the time comes, everything will be handled with the utmost care and attention. We are so thankful for their support and expertise throughout this experience. Highly recommend Morgan Law Group for anyone seeking thoughtful, compassionate legal guidance! The Mejorado’s
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19 Nov, 2024 by Cesar mejorado
We had been putting our whole "Afterlife Planning" on the back burner for years. We finally pulled the trigger on the advice of our dependable realtor. Erin and Co. on behalf of Morgan Law made this entire process as painless and transparent as we could hope for. The great thing of it all..is that unlike other service providers, they have made themselves available for any future inquiries or concerns. Do yourselves a favor and take care of your loved ones. It a necessity not a process to be taken lightly. Thank you Erin!
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26 Sep, 2024 by R y
So easy to work with, very comprehensive and explains some technical details very well!
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06 Mar, 2022 by Celeste espinoza
I was really pleased with the service of Berstein Law APC. Thank you very much for the ordeal you took into hands and help me make the right decision. This law firm helped get through my business issues. Their attorneys are exceptional and give advice relating to business or business law anytime I call them. I recommend especially if you have business near Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
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25 Jan, 2022 by Raquel fox
I called different law firms and Berstein Law was the only firm I called that someone ( not an answering machine) actually answered my call. Within a short period of time, I consulted with one of the lawyers who was very professional and competent. Days after hiring Berstein Law, everything was resolved. Additionally, Bernstein Law kept my legal costs at a minimum. Without any reservation, I strongly recommend Berstein Law to anyone or any business seeking legal advice, help, and/or representation.
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06 Mar, 2022 by Celeste espinoza
I was really pleased with the service of Berstein Law APC. Thank you very much for the ordeal you took into hands and help me make the right decision. This law firm helped get through my business issues. Their attorneys are exceptional and give advice relating to business or business law anytime I call them. I recommend especially if you have business near Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
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25 Jan, 2022 by Raquel fox
I called different law firms and Berstein Law was the only firm I called that someone ( not an answering machine) actually answered my call. Within a short period of time, I consulted with one of the lawyers who was very professional and competent. Days after hiring Berstein Law, everything was resolved. Additionally, Bernstein Law kept my legal costs at a minimum. Without any reservation, I strongly recommend Berstein Law to anyone or any business seeking legal advice, help, and/or representation.
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12 Jan, 2025 by Jenny h
This review is for partner (formerly associate) Michael Jones. I have had the opportunity to work with him on a few legal issues I experienced and to know him as a colleague. Since I am grateful for his help, I am leaving this review to show support for his business.
As an attorney, I would say he is a true believer in the highest form of justice, one who genuinely cares about helping people navigate challenging legal situations, big and small. He was willing to help me with issues that other firms didn't consider worthwhile. I would recommend him as an attorney and I would also say that we need more people like this in the profession.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Jan koren
If I could give negative stars, I would. While it may sound cliché, it is absolutely true in this case. If you are considering hiring Ilona, please take a step I regret not taking: ask around about her reputation at various firms. Doing so could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ilona took 5-6 months to draft a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) based on mediation outcomes, a task that should have taken just a few days. This delay resulted in costs of $50,000 to $60,000 for a poorly executed MSA. This amount does not even cover the majority of her work, which was far from satisfactory.
It’s important to know that there are remedies if you find yourself in a situation with an attorney who appears to intentionally botch work for future financial gain. This experience ranks among the top five worst mistakes I've made in 44 years. I cannot stress enough the importance of asking around before hiring.
Additionally, when I requested her to correct her mistakes, she demanded more money to do so. What other service demands additional payment to fix their own intentional errors? It’s incomprehensible.
Also she uses tactics to fool people with multiple google review pages to spam
Out the bad reviews with 5 star reviews with someone with 1-2 reviews and one happens to be for her. Such deceptive behavior
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30 Jun, 2024 by Kameron peyton
Highly recommend! Exceptional service and stellar results. Best family law firm around.
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12 Jan, 2025 by Jenny h
This review is for partner (formerly associate) Michael Jones. I have had the opportunity to work with him on a few legal issues I experienced and to know him as a colleague. Since I am grateful for his help, I am leaving this review to show support for his business.
As an attorney, I would say he is a true believer in the highest form of justice, one who genuinely cares about helping people navigate challenging legal situations, big and small. He was willing to help me with issues that other firms didn't consider worthwhile. I would recommend him as an attorney and I would also say that we need more people like this in the profession.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Jan koren
If I could give negative stars, I would. While it may sound cliché, it is absolutely true in this case. If you are considering hiring Ilona, please take a step I regret not taking: ask around about her reputation at various firms. Doing so could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ilona took 5-6 months to draft a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) based on mediation outcomes, a task that should have taken just a few days. This delay resulted in costs of $50,000 to $60,000 for a poorly executed MSA. This amount does not even cover the majority of her work, which was far from satisfactory.
It’s important to know that there are remedies if you find yourself in a situation with an attorney who appears to intentionally botch work for future financial gain. This experience ranks among the top five worst mistakes I've made in 44 years. I cannot stress enough the importance of asking around before hiring.
Additionally, when I requested her to correct her mistakes, she demanded more money to do so. What other service demands additional payment to fix their own intentional errors? It’s incomprehensible.
Also she uses tactics to fool people with multiple google review pages to spam
Out the bad reviews with 5 star reviews with someone with 1-2 reviews and one happens to be for her. Such deceptive behavior
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30 Jun, 2024 by Kameron peyton
Highly recommend! Exceptional service and stellar results. Best family law firm around.
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12 Jan, 2025 by Jenny h
This review is for partner (formerly associate) Michael Jones. I have had the opportunity to work with him on a few legal issues I experienced and to know him as a colleague. Since I am grateful for his help, I am leaving this review to show support for his business.
As an attorney, I would say he is a true believer in the highest form of justice, one who genuinely cares about helping people navigate challenging legal situations, big and small. He was willing to help me with issues that other firms didn't consider worthwhile. I would recommend him as an attorney and I would also say that we need more people like this in the profession.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Jan koren
If I could give negative stars, I would. While it may sound cliché, it is absolutely true in this case. If you are considering hiring Ilona, please take a step I regret not taking: ask around about her reputation at various firms. Doing so could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ilona took 5-6 months to draft a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) based on mediation outcomes, a task that should have taken just a few days. This delay resulted in costs of $50,000 to $60,000 for a poorly executed MSA. This amount does not even cover the majority of her work, which was far from satisfactory.
It’s important to know that there are remedies if you find yourself in a situation with an attorney who appears to intentionally botch work for future financial gain. This experience ranks among the top five worst mistakes I've made in 44 years. I cannot stress enough the importance of asking around before hiring.
Additionally, when I requested her to correct her mistakes, she demanded more money to do so. What other service demands additional payment to fix their own intentional errors? It’s incomprehensible.
Also she uses tactics to fool people with multiple google review pages to spam
Out the bad reviews with 5 star reviews with someone with 1-2 reviews and one happens to be for her. Such deceptive behavior
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30 Jun, 2024 by Kameron peyton
Highly recommend! Exceptional service and stellar results. Best family law firm around.
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12 Jan, 2025 by Jenny h
This review is for partner (formerly associate) Michael Jones. I have had the opportunity to work with him on a few legal issues I experienced and to know him as a colleague. Since I am grateful for his help, I am leaving this review to show support for his business.
As an attorney, I would say he is a true believer in the highest form of justice, one who genuinely cares about helping people navigate challenging legal situations, big and small. He was willing to help me with issues that other firms didn't consider worthwhile. I would recommend him as an attorney and I would also say that we need more people like this in the profession.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Jan koren
If I could give negative stars, I would. While it may sound cliché, it is absolutely true in this case. If you are considering hiring Ilona, please take a step I regret not taking: ask around about her reputation at various firms. Doing so could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ilona took 5-6 months to draft a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) based on mediation outcomes, a task that should have taken just a few days. This delay resulted in costs of $50,000 to $60,000 for a poorly executed MSA. This amount does not even cover the majority of her work, which was far from satisfactory.
It’s important to know that there are remedies if you find yourself in a situation with an attorney who appears to intentionally botch work for future financial gain. This experience ranks among the top five worst mistakes I've made in 44 years. I cannot stress enough the importance of asking around before hiring.
Additionally, when I requested her to correct her mistakes, she demanded more money to do so. What other service demands additional payment to fix their own intentional errors? It’s incomprehensible.
Also she uses tactics to fool people with multiple google review pages to spam
Out the bad reviews with 5 star reviews with someone with 1-2 reviews and one happens to be for her. Such deceptive behavior
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30 Jun, 2024 by Kameron peyton
Highly recommend! Exceptional service and stellar results. Best family law firm around.
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12 Jan, 2025 by Jenny h
This review is for partner (formerly associate) Michael Jones. I have had the opportunity to work with him on a few legal issues I experienced and to know him as a colleague. Since I am grateful for his help, I am leaving this review to show support for his business.
As an attorney, I would say he is a true believer in the highest form of justice, one who genuinely cares about helping people navigate challenging legal situations, big and small. He was willing to help me with issues that other firms didn't consider worthwhile. I would recommend him as an attorney and I would also say that we need more people like this in the profession.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Jan koren
If I could give negative stars, I would. While it may sound cliché, it is absolutely true in this case. If you are considering hiring Ilona, please take a step I regret not taking: ask around about her reputation at various firms. Doing so could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ilona took 5-6 months to draft a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) based on mediation outcomes, a task that should have taken just a few days. This delay resulted in costs of $50,000 to $60,000 for a poorly executed MSA. This amount does not even cover the majority of her work, which was far from satisfactory.
It’s important to know that there are remedies if you find yourself in a situation with an attorney who appears to intentionally botch work for future financial gain. This experience ranks among the top five worst mistakes I've made in 44 years. I cannot stress enough the importance of asking around before hiring.
Additionally, when I requested her to correct her mistakes, she demanded more money to do so. What other service demands additional payment to fix their own intentional errors? It’s incomprehensible.
Also she uses tactics to fool people with multiple google review pages to spam
Out the bad reviews with 5 star reviews with someone with 1-2 reviews and one happens to be for her. Such deceptive behavior
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30 Jun, 2024 by Kameron peyton
Highly recommend! Exceptional service and stellar results. Best family law firm around.
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12 Jan, 2025 by Jenny h
This review is for partner (formerly associate) Michael Jones. I have had the opportunity to work with him on a few legal issues I experienced and to know him as a colleague. Since I am grateful for his help, I am leaving this review to show support for his business.
As an attorney, I would say he is a true believer in the highest form of justice, one who genuinely cares about helping people navigate challenging legal situations, big and small. He was willing to help me with issues that other firms didn't consider worthwhile. I would recommend him as an attorney and I would also say that we need more people like this in the profession.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Jan koren
If I could give negative stars, I would. While it may sound cliché, it is absolutely true in this case. If you are considering hiring Ilona, please take a step I regret not taking: ask around about her reputation at various firms. Doing so could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ilona took 5-6 months to draft a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) based on mediation outcomes, a task that should have taken just a few days. This delay resulted in costs of $50,000 to $60,000 for a poorly executed MSA. This amount does not even cover the majority of her work, which was far from satisfactory.
It’s important to know that there are remedies if you find yourself in a situation with an attorney who appears to intentionally botch work for future financial gain. This experience ranks among the top five worst mistakes I've made in 44 years. I cannot stress enough the importance of asking around before hiring.
Additionally, when I requested her to correct her mistakes, she demanded more money to do so. What other service demands additional payment to fix their own intentional errors? It’s incomprehensible.
Also she uses tactics to fool people with multiple google review pages to spam
Out the bad reviews with 5 star reviews with someone with 1-2 reviews and one happens to be for her. Such deceptive behavior
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30 Jun, 2024 by Kameron peyton
Highly recommend! Exceptional service and stellar results. Best family law firm around.
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21 Nov, 2024 by Kim h
Dustin Shamburg is an exceedingly hardworking, responsive, and kind man. I contacted his office after receiving a DUI, I was completely overwhelmed by the entire situation and felt completely paralyzed as what to do or what would happen from here. This was my first time ever needing legal counsel.
I knew within a few minutes of our talking that it only made sense to hire this firm. It became obvious that he has an immense amount of knowledge and experience in this arena and I'm so glad I engaged with this firm. He walked me through every step of the way and was extremely responsive every single time I contacted. They are also very flexible on payments, which is very helpful!!
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04 Sep, 2024 by Ronald
I had an excellent experience with this firm. They were competent and reasonably priced. Blaine was excellent and delivered an excellent result.
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04 Sep, 2024 by Derrick stoebe
Blaine was fantastic to work with! He understood what my family was trying to accomplish with our case and his guidance led us to a positive solution. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a personable, high quality firm.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Melissa canchola
The service that was provided to my parents by everyone in the Newport Beach location was excellent. My parents were especially happy and grateful towards Diana Arreola, who was always so professional and patient with them during every step of the living trust process.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Dan fornero
Complete professional and very reasonable pricing.
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15 Jun, 2024 by Joann nicole buckanis
Excellent Living Trust service!
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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.
