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23 Dec, 2019 by Michelle
Danny Son first assisted me with my application for H1B1 Visa back in 2004 and he was on top notch making sure every single file was promptly taken care of. Danny also helped me with my initial green card application in 2005, then renewed my green card application last year and in 2019 took care of my naturalization. I just received my oath notice just only months after the application ( of coz he was the first to submit any applications, updates, follow up etc). I absolutely highly recommend Danny.. he is the best go to immigration attorney .. never had even a single hiccup along my whole immigration journey. He is also the most honest, down to earth, easy to work with attorney I have encountered. I work in real estate and I have experienced many lawyers in my career path for continuing education but Danny is definitely the most experienced immigration lawyer!!!
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14 Nov, 2010 by Jason
This guy did the impossable.
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28 Mar, 2013 by Warren
The best lawyer I have ever used. Trustworthy, knowledgeable and extremely thorough. I would highly recommend him for any business litigation,
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20 Mar, 2013 by Bruce
David is the best General Counsel/CFO/COO ever. He has helped me with numerous ventures, from start-up to sale/merger. His knowledge and experience is unparalleled, as his is trustworthiness.
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23 Jul, 2015 by The pearson family
Issue with neighbor harrasing us for no reason . We sued in civil court and won but nothing happened, we still never got our money after several years of waiting. We hired David and he got us our money. Of course it was a process but not take years, only months. Not cause of david but cause the courts kept rescheduling. David was a pitbull. I would definitely hire him again.
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24 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
My wife & I required legal representation regarding a landlord acting in bad faith in withholding a security deposit.
As part of my employment benefits package, we scheduled a free 30-minute consultation with Mr. Strain to discuss our options. Mr. Strain was prompt, efficient, & thorough in quickly assessing claims made by our landlord vs. what we were bound by in our lease. He clearly laid out all options for us, then gave us his personal recommendation for a plan of action based on what our objectives were.
Despite providing a free service to a prospective client, Mr. Strain kept the conversation focused, productive, and made efficient use of our time. At no point did he suggest any "add-ons" or additional services that we did not need. Since this was a potential case for small claims court, any and all unnecessary expenditures were discouraged.
We left Albin Yates Balius Roach and uniformly consented that they, and specifically Mr. Strain, would henceforth be retained for the review & compliance of our family legal documents. We can not recommend his services enough.
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23 May, 2009 by Anonymous
I felt immediately comfortable with Evy, and it's clear she knows estate planning backwards and forwards.
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12 May, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr. Gold is one of the good guys. He has handled a very complicated matter that mushroomed into many complicated matters. He told me from day one that I will take care of you and he has. What started as one case turned into several and Mr. Gold has been there throuh the entire ordeal.
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04 Nov, 2024 by Robert alvord
Very knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and very happy with the positive and quick results.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Michael shaner
Showed up every time when needed, communicated to and with me about all the steps in the process. Extremely reasonable fees. Would recommend to anyone in need of their assistance.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Gianni doella
Richard is a true master of his craft. I got myself in a jam, and he treated me with respect and kindness throughout our journey.
Thanks to Richard’s hard work & decades of experience, my charges were dropped to a lesser offense, with a deferred adjudication. Without Richard, I would have been in a much worse place. He handled business and got the best outcome possible. Thank you Richard, and the whole team!
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04 Nov, 2024 by Robert alvord
Very knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and very happy with the positive and quick results.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Michael shaner
Showed up every time when needed, communicated to and with me about all the steps in the process. Extremely reasonable fees. Would recommend to anyone in need of their assistance.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Gianni doella
Richard is a true master of his craft. I got myself in a jam, and he treated me with respect and kindness throughout our journey.
Thanks to Richard’s hard work & decades of experience, my charges were dropped to a lesser offense, with a deferred adjudication. Without Richard, I would have been in a much worse place. He handled business and got the best outcome possible. Thank you Richard, and the whole team!
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11 Jul, 2024 by Whit whickey
Christie is an amazing person and an even better attorney. Before, during and after everything was settled she was always there to step in and take charge. No better attorney in this father of two kids opinion. Thank you Christie and my kids thank you as well! Your amazing!
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27 Feb, 2024 by Suleen ahmad
20 Sep, 2023 by Robert fortman
Chisty is very knowledgeable and helpful. During the whole process and charges a respectful rate.
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12 Mar, 2024 by Kathryn “kati” gist
Attorney Loretta Keller, is hands down the VERY best, most professional, efficient, effective & let’s not forget to mention, an absolute BOSS in the courtroom & outside of it. In 2016-2017 Loretta helped me fight to get my children back. The TX CPS Office we were dealing with, switched me to a different case worker- who did nothing but LIE & didnall she could to try and destroy my relationship with my children, get my rights terminated, & who wouldn’t allow me more than 2 supervised visitations a month (while I was in OK). Oh yeah, the most important part is that my children & I only lived in TX for less than 31 days- My children were with me in OK- & in no way shape or form in any danger, let alone Imminent Danger, the police proved that to the 1st case worker & ‘she didn’t believe them’ - & thus illegally custody of my children was taken & they placed them with toxic & substance abusing extended family. My aunt knew the original case worker (the one she called to get a case going, due to finding out we were moving back to OK) to remove us from the toxic, unhealthy situation & upon a judge signing the warrant to take my babies, that 1st Case Worker excused herself immediately- I’m assuming she did this so not to get caught fabricating a CPS Case for a “friend” & my children were therefore illegally seized. Loretta had her work cut out for her- My extended family is extremely narcissistic, my past is ugly, & the CPS office we were dealing with were obviously, & ‘Allegedly’ acting corruptly. She fought & pushed, & won my case 4 days before it would have gone to trial. If you ever have family problems concerning your children- you NEED & WANT Loretta Keller representing you. She does not mess around, and you better be ready to do WHATEVER she tells you. Trust her, it’s in your best interest & she is an Attorney with real morals. That is near impossible to find anymore. Seek out Loretta Keller, you will not regret it. Thanks Loretta, I never did get to thank you, or explain things that happened afterwards- but I’d love to send you a picture of My babies, Myself, My husband (still Bryan 🥹🥰) we’re one giant happy family and it’s truly all thanks to you!!!
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28 Apr, 2020 by Veronica gotway
24 Jan, 2024 by Scott peters
They helped my business file for ERC. Their billing was fair. A year later, I needed a few documents regarding this and they were really quick to respond and help out.
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12 Aug, 2020 by Soulaima gourani
07 Feb, 2019 by Brian butler
Great company.
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24 Jan, 2024 by Scott peters
They helped my business file for ERC. Their billing was fair. A year later, I needed a few documents regarding this and they were really quick to respond and help out.
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12 Aug, 2020 by Soulaima gourani
07 Feb, 2019 by Brian butler
Great company.
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10 Jan, 2025 by Coleman cobb
Very helpful! I highly recommend him to help you with bankruptcy issues.
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07 Jan, 2025 by Debbie richardson
The process was smooth and Mr. Lobue was very professional and help throughout our process.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Laura house
Vincent was great from start to end! He kept me in the loop throughout the entire process. My bankruptcy was discharged. Thank you Vincent, I appreciate your time and patience. I highly recommend.
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04 Nov, 2024 by Robert alvord
Very knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and very happy with the positive and quick results.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Michael shaner
Showed up every time when needed, communicated to and with me about all the steps in the process. Extremely reasonable fees. Would recommend to anyone in need of their assistance.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Gianni doella
Richard is a true master of his craft. I got myself in a jam, and he treated me with respect and kindness throughout our journey.
Thanks to Richard’s hard work & decades of experience, my charges were dropped to a lesser offense, with a deferred adjudication. Without Richard, I would have been in a much worse place. He handled business and got the best outcome possible. Thank you Richard, and the whole team!
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17 Dec, 2024 by Robert pritchard
I chose the Brad Thomas team for my Ssdi. I am impressed by the team. The process of applying can be daunting if doing this by yourself. I strongly recommend having representation during this process and Brads team is the way to go. The team is easy to reach out to for any questions that arise during the entire process. Thank you to the whole team.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Brandon garner (bg)
So far been excellent
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17 Dec, 2024 by Perralize
So far I have had a great experience with Brad's law firm. Ann was very helpful and look forward to continuing to work with her or other employees.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Robert pritchard
I chose the Brad Thomas team for my Ssdi. I am impressed by the team. The process of applying can be daunting if doing this by yourself. I strongly recommend having representation during this process and Brads team is the way to go. The team is easy to reach out to for any questions that arise during the entire process. Thank you to the whole team.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Brandon garner (bg)
So far been excellent
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17 Dec, 2024 by Perralize
So far I have had a great experience with Brad's law firm. Ann was very helpful and look forward to continuing to work with her or other employees.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Robert pritchard
I chose the Brad Thomas team for my Ssdi. I am impressed by the team. The process of applying can be daunting if doing this by yourself. I strongly recommend having representation during this process and Brads team is the way to go. The team is easy to reach out to for any questions that arise during the entire process. Thank you to the whole team.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Brandon garner (bg)
So far been excellent
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17 Dec, 2024 by Perralize
So far I have had a great experience with Brad's law firm. Ann was very helpful and look forward to continuing to work with her or other employees.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Count drex
Greyson you are awesome! My husband is coming home on his 2nd Parole!!!! Pls don’t get discouraged when he doesn’t respond or answer the phone immediately, He’s a busy man & is always working at getting the job done! Thank you for everything. It was well worth it Greyson!!
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29 Aug, 2024 by Sara brewer
We've used Brian for all sorts of things and he is AMAZING. He's helped with trademarks, copyrighting, filing patents. He's given great legal advice on how to handle different business situations. I've had a few issues with individuals using my copyright or stealing my content and he's nipped it in the bud. 100% recommend.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Melissa
Ms. Blacknall handled my divorce case (and me) with finesse and compassion in a manner that I have heard no other similarly unfortunate friends describe their own experiences, with other firms.
The entire team is beyond responsive. I had moments of panic and sent emails that were less than "professional" and was amazed to see the care and effort as well as timing of the responses from Ms. Blacknall and her staff.
The speed of the divorce was delayed only by myself and my ex-partner.
I highly recommend the Law Offices of Sharita Blacknall.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Jisela robles
Mr. Morris worked with me since day one!
Explained everything step by step and let’s not forget to mention everything was done in about 2 months!
Forever grateful to have had Mr Morris!
Will definitely be contacting him in the future!
110% Recommend!
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19 Dec, 2024 by John i
Mac Morris is the real deal. Earlier this year, I was dealing with a misdemeanor case here in Collin County. After researching many attorneys, I found Mac Morris, and decided to go with him. I'm very glad I did. He was very professional, thorough, and it was apparent from the very beginning that he cares about his clients. On my birthday, I got an email that my charge had been dismissed.
Aside from just court proceedings, Mr. Morris went above and beyond for me. He helped me make the right decisions in my life to become a better person and grow from this experience.
God bless you, Attorney Mac! Thank you for everything you've done to help me. The world needs more like you!
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09 Dec, 2024 by Derrick bethune
Great representation! They kept me informed on all developments.
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13 Sep, 2024 by Jack stna
I had a horrible experience with this terrible law firm
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08 Jul, 2024 by Brian garcia
08 Jul, 2024 by Arielle humphries
I HIGHLY recommend Zinda Law Group and Matthew Swanger!
After my kids and I were in a car accident, I was spending hours a day on the phone with insurance- fighting to get help with my claim. I finally called Zinda, and I only wish I had done it sooner. Once I met with Matthew, He took over everything. From that point on, all I had to worry about was getting medical treatment. He and his assistant Cooper were so quick and on top of things. I never had to wait for a response from them when I needed help or had questions. They are professional, helpful, and kind. I can't even put into words the stress they took off of my family and me during a very challenging time. I will forever recommend them!
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13 Sep, 2024 by Jack stna
I had a horrible experience with this terrible law firm
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29 May, 2024 by Brooke rabe
Would highly recommend Guest and Gray for your legal needs, Hunter is so great and very helpful!
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24 Feb, 2024 by Kristyn edwards
I recommend MacKenzie, she’s great!
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08 Oct, 2024 by George mccullum
Firm was very professional and fast, all documents were done very
good and explained well as well as delivered as they said they would be
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18 Jul, 2024 by Karl
Laura Starr created complete estate planning documents for us to include a living trust and a supplemental needs trust. When the time came to execute these documents, Laura led me all the way through the various processes. I definitely recommend Starr Law Firm for any type of estate planning needs. Everyone there is pleasant and easy to work with and their fees are reasonable.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Peggy edwards
We recently did estate planning with Starr Law Firm. We were served by all three attorneys in the firm. Each of them were knowledgeable, efficient and patient. I would highly recommend Starr Law Firm to serve all of your law needs.
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20 Jan, 2025 by Youlan zou
24 Dec, 2024 by Vicky nguyen
I had a pleasure to attend a networking event which attorney Peter is a special guest speaker. I am impressed with the knowledge attorney Peter presented about Trust and Will. He presented the concepts and different scenarios how and why will and trusts are applicable in a very easy way to understand. He answered all questions from guests and willing to stay longer than the time needed to make sure everyone’s questions addressed. I have gained so much knowledge about the topic just in a short period of time. I highly recommend attorney Peter who has over 20 years of experiences in will and trust to anyone who has a need for it.
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21 Dec, 2024 by Thuyhang tran
Mr. Peter effectively explained the importance of creating a will and establishing a living trust, emphasizing how these tools ensure the smooth transfer of assets and protect loved ones. His breakdown of complex legal concepts into simple, actionable steps was particularly impressive.
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20 Jan, 2025 by Youlan zou
24 Dec, 2024 by Vicky nguyen
I had a pleasure to attend a networking event which attorney Peter is a special guest speaker. I am impressed with the knowledge attorney Peter presented about Trust and Will. He presented the concepts and different scenarios how and why will and trusts are applicable in a very easy way to understand. He answered all questions from guests and willing to stay longer than the time needed to make sure everyone’s questions addressed. I have gained so much knowledge about the topic just in a short period of time. I highly recommend attorney Peter who has over 20 years of experiences in will and trust to anyone who has a need for it.
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21 Dec, 2024 by Thuyhang tran
Mr. Peter effectively explained the importance of creating a will and establishing a living trust, emphasizing how these tools ensure the smooth transfer of assets and protect loved ones. His breakdown of complex legal concepts into simple, actionable steps was particularly impressive.
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27 Jul, 2024 by Josh portaro
Having issues with a private foster agency with getting our license and was getting discouraged, they were relatable and and vary kind gave us some friendly advice on steps we can take in the right direction! Thank you!
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06 Apr, 2024 by B phone
They have been nothing but professional. I used them to help with estate issues.
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22 Dec, 2023 by Noel geren
Kyle and his team have always been there when I needed them. I can't speak highly enough about their integrity and professionalism throughout every process.
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13 Oct, 2023 by Beth neal
Ashley was amazing in guiding us through the sale of our practice! Ashley is very attentive and attention to detail. She made our transaction very easy and seamless. She was always there to help with all questions in a timely manner, even when she was on vacation! She was helpful every step of the way and even post transaction, has been helpful!
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03 Oct, 2023 by Chuck williams
Highly recommend Cohen Law Firm. I worked with Ashley, who was immensely helpful through a difficult transition.
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03 Sep, 2023 by Matt gibson
Cohen Law has helped me with a couple of business transactions with nothing but the best service. Very prompt and thorough. I'm sure I'll be reaching out to them again in the future.
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13 Oct, 2023 by Beth neal
Ashley was amazing in guiding us through the sale of our practice! Ashley is very attentive and attention to detail. She made our transaction very easy and seamless. She was always there to help with all questions in a timely manner, even when she was on vacation! She was helpful every step of the way and even post transaction, has been helpful!
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03 Oct, 2023 by Chuck williams
Highly recommend Cohen Law Firm. I worked with Ashley, who was immensely helpful through a difficult transition.
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03 Sep, 2023 by Matt gibson
Cohen Law has helped me with a couple of business transactions with nothing but the best service. Very prompt and thorough. I'm sure I'll be reaching out to them again in the future.
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08 Jul, 2024 by William ricks
Very good experience. They were always there to answer any questions. The best part is they respond in a timely matter. Would highly recommend them.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jay w
Tommy Carter is the best lawyer. I was referred to him by a friend and I can say it was the best decision of my life. He fought so hard for me and my son in the court room. I had recently went through a custody battle and won my case. I’m so grateful for him and he’s answered all my questions willingly. He’s saved me from stress and I could rely on him for just about anything. He’s very honest which is something you don’t get from a lot of lawyers because they are just in it for the money. However, Tommy is actually passionate about his job and willing to help just about anyone. I love Tommy!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Candace gillam
Tommy Carter was my attorney for my child support and custody case. He was awesome. I had a lot going on with my case. He was very patient letting me explain and answering all my questions thoroughly. This was all very new to me. He gave me confidence once I had to go on stand. I’m so grateful that he was my attorney. He got the job done and I won my case. Need a family attorney, he’s the guy for the job!!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Abeer r
Michael Berryman helped us out a lot and was very nice and knows what he’s doing! Amazing team and I am so grateful that I found them
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jerry miranda
I highly recommend this law firm for our chapter 13 bankruptcy, this is our second time around and everything has been a great experience and attorney David and paralegal Michael Berryman were awesome in helping us out with our case, Michael Berryman went above and beyond to get our case handled and confirmed, great job!!!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Alyssa crouch
Reached out to Tommy and he’s absolutely the best!! Fully recommend, he was very thorough in walking me through the process of my divorce and his communication was excellent. And let alone the speed he had through the process was exactly what I wanted!
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15 Oct, 2024 by Yvette mcgee
I am going to start at the very beginning because I'm not sure how much space I have but I start with my initial meeting with Jennifer last initial you when I met Jennifer she was very nice. She seemed very sharp and extremely knowledgeable of strategies that could help me with my case. shortly after meeting with her and only her, I was convinced that she and I had a plan in place that would ultimately work in our favor. I paid three retainers and on all three cases her firm lost, which was devastating because partially my daughter has an illness and because she was forced into an environment that wasn't conducive to her health. It was necessary for me to obtain legal counsel so she was dishonest, meaning Jennifer and indicated that she could help me get attorney fees backk. I want to share my story because I don't want another family to go through the horrific experience that I went through with her firm, but please know that you do have courses you can file a grievance with the bar, which is ultimately what I had to do, as I said her firm, they know they were nothing for me and they spent every penny of my retainer. I started with a $3000 retainer. I gave her a $5000 retainer and then I gave her a $7500 and then she asked for another 15,000 to finish my trial . I was speechless to FREE and I tried to reach out and to the actual head head of the maybe the firm she never returned my phone call or email just completely ignored me. She had her money and she wasn't gonna do anything about it. I even had her in writing say that she needed an additional 1200 to finish the trial, which she never did so my case is just never got finished. My daughter continues to be sick. There was also there was a breach between client and attorney between the three attorneys, someone disclosed that because I did not complete pay for the additional monies that they wanted they were going to withdraw which they did from my case, not completed, knowing that it had to be completed. There was a lot of money at stake on top of the fact that she was still getting sick I think Jennifer's recommendation was to get a forensic analyst to come in. I mean, I don't know I mean, if you're looking for someone that's gonna help you do what's best for your kid and not get completely broke and doing so this is not the firm for you that I can assure you that in addition to that when I got the second attorney to help of 3 while my original attorney is that on maternity leave. The money is that we spent on the retainer fees were almost detrimental to our family household income, and in the end we won nothing. as a mother, I simply wanted to do what was in the best interest of my daughter and no way shape or form did Armstrong and associates assist
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14 Aug, 2023 by Scott moltzan
Richard Armstrong is a very knowledgable, caring, and timely Attorney that can help you protect and grow your business. I highly recommend him for Business owners who need timely help with contracts, Richard can help you with buying and selling your business as well as making sure you protect your business by planning properly and having the necessary documents in place.
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03 May, 2023 by Robert chacon
Shawn is compassionate, thorough and takes care of our needs effectively and efficiently. We are so glad we can count on him!
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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.
