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13 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Shaquelle was very knowledgeable, helpful, and clear about the options available to me. Although we did not have a need to move forward, if I have legal needs in the future, I'd be happy to work with her.
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13 Aug, 2022 by Nakia
I contacted Duncan Law for two separate matters. I did a consultation and was pointed in the right direction to help with my second matter. She was prompt at responding and gave me the encouragement to proceed with my case. I appreciate her dedication and patiences.
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12 Aug, 2022 by Kay hirai
Our nerves calmed down immediately as we began working with Ms. Shaquelle Duncan. Her people skills, combined with her strategic thinking skills, made Ms. Duncan a perfect attorney for our team while we were in the middle of an unjust lawsuit.
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21 Nov, 2021 by Tim
Thank you. Great response and concise to the point. No fluff. Greatly appreciated
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26 Jul, 2021 by Jeremiah
Great response. Quick and accurate. Gonna let all my co-workers at USPS know this guy knows his stuff..
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06 Mar, 2021 by Charley
Thong answered my question very fast and his advice was very helpful. I actually am trying to do more business with him in the near future. I would totally rcomend him to a friend.
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17 Sep, 2021 by Billie
As a business owner and health care provider for medically fragile children, the people that I trust to help me make decisions regarding policy and business operations can literally be life and death. Several times, we have hired Grifan to help us make these important decisions, and I trust her with the well being of not only my business, but my clients as well. Her priorities and values are well aligned with our mission of "people first" and her passion to help others drives her thorough research and consideration. The decisions we make, are not always black and white, and she is extremely thoughtful and will give information from multiple sides of an issue, allowing us to make the best decision possible. I feel 100% confident hiring Grifan for all of my needs, both professionally and personally.
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03 May, 2021 by Steve
I'm thoroughly impressed with Grifan Cayce as a lawyer and as a human. I've been a lawyer for over 30 years, and I am always delighted when I have a chance to refer a client to Grifan for an estate planning issue, because I know from experience the client will be incredibly well-served. Grifan is engaging and tenacious, detail oriented, and her subject matter expertise is terrific. And, for me, of tremendous importance is that Grifan has a brilliant sense of humor, coupled with true empathy - a rare combination of that whole "human" thing that is so important and so frequently kicked to the curb by lawyers. It's front and center with Grifan. So yes, of course, Grifan is MY lawyer too.
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18 Dec, 2018 by Anna
We did Estate Planning with Grifan and it was a very positive experience. The whole process was professional and really well managed - we have absolutely no complaints! I feel really confident with our plan and Grifan helped explain everything to us so we could make the best choices for our family.
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28 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Niomi was very professional and concise. She knew her field well and explained things perfectly. We were lucky to have her. I would not hesitate to reconsider her to family and/or friends. We appreciated her work.
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28 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Niomi was very professional and respectful. She knew her field and explained things perfectly. You will be lucky to have her. She was clear and concise and we appreciate her work. I would not hesitate to recommend her to my family and/or friends.
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09 Aug, 2022 by Justin
After my car accident I went through an extremely rough patch in life where I continued to make very poor choices. However, Niomi Drake never gave up on me or my case. She went the extra mile to ensure I received what I deserved and and always kept my best interest in mind. I would recommend her to anyone!!!
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03 Feb, 2016 by Mary
I knew her partner, Edward, and so it was only natural that I hired Vienna to help me assist me in the sale of my house and our family business. I'm so glad I did. She is so patient and willing to work with us on every little detail. She gave us such great advice and save us so much in grief, headaches, and taxes. In the end, the transactions went smooth and we completed every thing we set out to do. Clients are well served by her representation.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Irene
I was in a bind. My dad was suffering dementia and I needed legal assistance to help take over his affairs. A friend referred me to Vienna to assist with creating a conservatorship. From the beginning, she was very compassionate and kind. She made me completely at ease and explain to me in very gentle manners all the steps I can take so that I can help become a conservator and take care of my father. Even after the case was over, she continue to make sure to follow up with me every month and checked up on me. I'm so so grateful that she was my attorney.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Fred
My mother passed away years ago. I was out of state and needed to hire an attorney to handle her estate. A friend referred me to Vienna. She handled the estate professionally, diligently, and with utmost professionalism. She was able to liquidate the house and artwork for top dollars and gave careful and prudent advice on how to save taxes on the transaction. I have since referred others to her.
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25 Aug, 2017 by Lenore
I sure wished I would have met Theresa before I hired the lawyers I had. This was a long drawn out case. My previous attorney withdrew from my case two months before the trial. My lawyer advised me to find a contingent lawyer, nobody wanted anything to do with a long complicated case, until I met Theresa. She is not a contingent lawyer but I was very pleased with her help. I had nobody to go to and I was broken. I got down and personal with her, she new in her heart what I was going through and she took me on as a client even though she was busy with all of her clients, she made time for me. I couldn't have done it without her. Theresa is a kind, sweet, down to earth kind of person. I will never forget her and I will always refer her to all my friends
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07 Mar, 2017 by Luis
Theresa helped my wife and I with an incredibly complex and stressful immigration case that resulted in my wife's I-485 (Adjustment of Status) case approved! She's had an immeasurable impact in our lives and we'll always be grateful. We hired Theresa in late 2015 on a set of USCIS applications that required us to work together until February of 2017. She even attended our interview with USCIS in January. Along the way Theresa was always professional and helped us maneuver the complex US immigration system. Thank you Theresa!
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08 Oct, 2015 by Thien
I hired Theresa to help my family and I do a real estate title transfer. Theresa did a great job in making sure that the process was quick and easy. It was all taken care of all in one visit. Even nicer, Theresa followed up with me a few weeks later to make sure I've received my documents ok. Now that is good customer service!!
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23 May, 2016 by Magali and vincent
We needed a lawyer to review and formulate documents regarding the sale of a small business from a sole proprietor to an LLC. Both parties were in agreement with the sale price and conditions of sale, but Cynthia was very helpful in adding items that were essential, that we had not been aware of. She was very efficient, easy to talk to and fair in her pricing.
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18 May, 2016 by Vincent
Cynthia did a fantastic and professional job when i needed someone to help me going over contracts.I will,with no doubts,work with Cynthia again in the future!
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17 May, 2016 by Fred
Cynthia is very professional, approachable and very knowledgeable and fun to work with. She is also very timely in his responses and is a good listener which is very important when it get to the communication with your attorney. I highly recommend Cynthia to handle your legal matters.
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02 Mar, 2015 by Jvchidester
We have used Gary a few times for different real estate deals we have done. He is always knowledgeable and gives good advice on how best to handle the given situation. We think he is prompt and reasonably priced.
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27 Jul, 2014 by Rod
Gary helped me with getting my title filed correctly after other lawyers (not specializing in real estate) could not get it right. Gary was quick, responsive, a great communicator, and charged me a low reasonable fee. I recommend him.
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02 Feb, 2010 by Nathaniel belo
I was referred to Gary Schuetz as escrow to close the sale of a Quizno's franchise I had listed. He was very knowledgeable about franchises. He was very thorough, friendly, and a pleasure to do business with. As a business broker/real estate agent I use many different attorneys to close escrow and he is at the top of my list for when I have business in that part of town.
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21 May, 2012 by John
I have known Kam for quite sometime and have used his professional services for our Estate Planning as well my elderly parents and my wife's mother. I have found him to be down to earth and very professional at all times. He has been most helpful for us through some very difficult times. I highly recommend Kam and his entire staff.
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24 Feb, 2012 by Jeff
Kam Cayce is not only remarkably knowledgable and skilled in his field but also something more rare in the legal profession... trustworthy and honest. I have retained several lawyers from different firms over the years and have always had mixed feelings about my experiences, however Cayce & Grove is an absolute different world. Kam Cayce makes his clients his absolute first priority. I must admit, I am a bit of a demanding client, but Kam's great communication put me at ease and I always knew that everything was being taking care of. For the first time I felt like I could put my worries aside, knowing that I was being represented by not only a top-notch firm, but by people who really cared about me. I am more than happy to recommend Kam Cayce for anyones legal needs. Kam is really a breath of fresh air in the legal world.
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06 May, 2016 by Christopher laverdure
Gary represented our company in an issue where our ex landlord was trying to hit us with absurd damage charges on our previous building. He was very helpful and responsive. He also represented us when reviewing a purchase agreement for a commercial real estate property. He's a nice guy, he is thorough and responsive, and his fees are reasonable.
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17 Sep, 2024 by Daniel belitskiy
Michael and his team are great, can’t be more happy with results from my case!! Highly recommend
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13 Sep, 2024 by Hasan salmanogullari
Отличная команда. Обращался по многим вопросам. Посоветовал многим знакомым. Спасибо
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12 Sep, 2024 by Najeebullah ramaky
I submit this to you guys that Igor is a knowledgeable and nice person with great work. If you want to have a clean record go forward with Igor. I recommend him to my friends and everyone.
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19 Sep, 2024 by Jordan knadler
This is such a great firm, the customer service was professional and everyone was really helpful. Highly recommend them for your auto accident needs!
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26 Aug, 2024 by Rebecca nelson
During the financially difficult time of bankruptcy, it was amazing to have the team at Majors Law Group to answer questions and give support. We had so many questions for them and they were always available, by phone or email. Hopefully we will never need there bankruptcy services again, but I would definitely recommend them to anyone else that is facing the possibility of starting the process.
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23 Aug, 2024 by Linda cooper
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24 Sep, 2024 by Jongyeun won
Linda was super helpful, very friendly and very professional. Would definitely recommend to others
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15 Aug, 2024 by Alexandro santos
Hands down the best lawyer
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01 Aug, 2024 by Nate barton
Great lawyer, guided and helped me along the way with my auto accident claim and recovery.... Twice
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19 Apr, 2024 by Reena bhatia
I have referred many clients to NW Legal. Olga and Eve have done a fantastic job getting great settlements for them. They are experienced and will fight for you. I highly recommend them for personal injury matters.
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19 Mar, 2024 by Alina alyabyev
I got a ticket and Olga was very helpful and helped me keep the ticket off my record, very grateful to her services.
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08 Mar, 2024 by Dmitry miroshnichenko
Olga is a true professional! She explained the possible outcomes and in the end dismissed the charges! The best ever outcome I could imagine!
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27 Aug, 2024 by Marquie westwood
Fantastic and attentive, courteous and helpful. Attorney Andri was fantastic to work with. James Lee was a great paralegal as well.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Lolaann taing
Last year I got rear ended on the on ramp to the freeway. No idea what to do. This was my first accident. Loved my car and it was totaled. I org trusted the insurance to handle but when they sent me a check for $1200 and my estimate to fix my car was $6k. I knew I needed help. The insurance company left me without a car for 3 months. A friend got Lee to get in contact with me and by email, text, and calls. We were set to start. Few months later Peter got the case set and done. My family is satisfied and happy with all the work they all put in to help us in our case.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Stephanie frey
Cannot recommend them enough. The entire team was incredibly helpful and answered all our questions throughout the process no matter how big or small. Through a difficult and complicated situation they were always on top of the shifts and turns and stood by us every step of the way. If you are looking for a reliable and on top of it law team they are it.
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27 Jun, 2024 by David weirich
The Law Office of Theresa Nguyen is great to work with. She and her staff handled my case fairly promptly. I appreciate them.
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21 Feb, 2024 by T n
I highly recommend the Law Office of Theresa Nguyen for immigration services. Cynthia is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who is passionate about helping her clients. I was very impressed with her professionalism and dedication to my case. She was always available to answer my questions and provide me with guidance. She also made sure to keep me updated on the status of my case throughout the process. I am grateful for her help and support, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs immigration assistance.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Judy dean
Cynthia Davis helped me with a probate issue and personal Will. Cynthia was professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I had such a great experience with Cynthia that she helped my sisters and I set up a Trust for a family vacation home. Thank you Nguyen Law! You gave me peace of mind! ♥️
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09 Jul, 2024 by Tonya benton
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14 Jun, 2024 by Joel denny
I have been working with Michelle Ahrens for many years creating and updating our family estate docs. She has always been informed and helpful throughout this process. I greatly appreciate her services.
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29 Mar, 2024 by Rishi sharma
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08 Jun, 2024 by Meena
I had pleasure of consulting Suneet about injury due to MWA. He was out of law school for a year or so. He settled the case to my satisfaction. He is detail oriented and provided best service.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
He’s not very flexible and resolving issues. In fact he doesn’t even like to go over the details or discuss the issues at all. He’s quick to go court.
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09 May, 2012 by Jasper
I have worked with a few lawyers in my time, and have found most of them to be rude, incompetent, or incredibly overpriced. I was recommend Suneet through a friend, so I decided to give him a go and let him handle my bankruptcy case. The last few months have been horrible for me, so what I needed was a lawyer that knew what he was doing and could update me. I was incredibly pleased with Suneet, as he gave me everything I needed and more. He handled everything, and it was as though a huge weight was taken off my shoulders. I am very pleased with the level of service I got, his professionalism and knowledge stood out the most for me, and the whole time I hired him I wasn't worried about a thing. I would highly, highly recommend Suneet, as I wouldn't even consider using another lawyer for anything now. I can't thank you Suneet!
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15 May, 2021 by Anonymous
Would not recommend Mr. Boyd to handle any case. Stay as far away as you can for your own sanity.
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05 Jun, 2014 by Sally
I had been in an auto accident and the insurance company was trying to settle with me for $3,000. I had a friend refer me to Boyd Buckingham and Boyd was a joy and to work with. He listened to my story and reassured me that he would take care of me and help settle my case as quickly as possible. He did just that, the insurance company quit harassing me and only spoke to Boyd. Boyd was able to settle my case and in return was able to get me more money then I could ever have expected. He is a very good lawyer that knows the in's and out's of auto personal injury claims.
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26 Oct, 2011 by Renita
Boyd was direct and concise with me on all facets of my divorce. He kept me informed, supported me through a difficult experience, and helped me to maintain a goal that helped me to keep my children and integrity during a very difficult time.
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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:

  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.