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09 Mar, 2017 by Terence m jester
We hired Necol to help us in closing and Estate, Necol handled this very professionally and expeditiously. Neol explained each step through this process leaving no questions left unanswered, she did a great job.
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04 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
I met with Ms Russell-Washington to discuss a concern regarding a difficult and complicated case. She scheduled the appointment, showed up and allowed me to present my legal concerns and evaluated them accurately and professionally. Some attorneys will cut you off, fail to listen and try to direct you where they want you to go or try to rob you for a high fee before giving you any part of a listening or concerned ear. Ms Russell-Washington IS NOT one of these types. If she were a physician, one would describe her attitude as great bedside manner. She knows, and loves the law and she respects a client, EVEN on a first meeting far better than I've found others in her profession to do.
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28 Mar, 2011 by Andrew
Julie is a pleasure to work with. She works with a small business focused firm which works hard to make legal counsel easy. They provide accurate billings estimates before they proceed on work. They also provide helpful phone and email counsel included with billable deliverables. She is an expert in partnerships, LLCs and other small business entities such as S-Corp.
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17 Apr, 2024 by Jeremy hupp
Does great work!
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30 Jan, 2024 by Scott walker
Scott is knowledgeable and was very helpful navigating us through our mother’s estate during a very difficult time - thank you
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29 Dec, 2023 by Don corbett
One of the best!
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22 Sep, 2023 by Alex lawyer
Very nice man fair price helping me with a k1 visa for my fiance highly recommend his services.
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29 Nov, 2022 by Rita-ben duru
16 Aug, 2022 by Erica taylor
Service was very professional on the phone,answered my questions!
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05 Dec, 2022 by Manpreet
Mr. Jonathan and his team worked on my case related to FDCPA and his team was always communicating when needed throughout the process. A great law firm and great team.
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12 Jul, 2022 by Janet miller
Jim helped me when no one else would without big money up front. he is a true gentleman and I would refer anyone to him and highly recommend. He is prompt in responding to inquiries and goes out of his way to help no matter what the issue is.
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14 May, 2022 by Nick keener
He did everything promise and more.
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22 Aug, 2024 by Emage
I had the honor of being guided by Harris Law. Ms. Harris gave me insight, options and timeliness. She answered every phone call and had an answer for every inquiry. By for the best counsil one could ever ask for. She goes above and beyond for her clients / potential clients. If you are looking for legal aid I highly Recommend Ms. Harris.
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13 Jul, 2024 by Clifton sparrow jr
Visited with Atty Bryan Steward. Great group of professionals. Great service! Been working with Atty Steward for over 10 plus years. Committed to EXCELLENCE!!!
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20 Feb, 2024 by Kennessa m. ward
Extremely knowledgeable and patient. She took her time to explain things that I didn’t understand in our case. She is also fair in pricing. I didn’t feel rushed when I spoke with her.
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27 Apr, 2023 by Kinser
Rude
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28 Jun, 2020 by Felicia conley
14 Feb, 2020 by Luke zarlino
12 Jul, 2022 by Janet miller
Jim helped me when no one else would without big money up front. he is a true gentleman and I would refer anyone to him and highly recommend. He is prompt in responding to inquiries and goes out of his way to help no matter what the issue is.
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14 May, 2022 by Nick keener
He did everything promise and more.
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26 May, 2020 by Martinez concrete
Has always BEEN very respectful and always gets the job done. I have used him for years and still the best attorney I know. Thank you Joel for every thing
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06 Mar, 2024 by Olga hesch
22 Jan, 2024 by Jhanda sims
20 Dec, 2023 by Ben smith
Doug Stewart did an amazing job for my case. I will continue to use him if anything else ever comes up. Not only has he been professional and successful during our case, but he also provides a lot of knowledge and wisdom for outside of the courtroom and how to prepare.
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22 Oct, 2020 by Julie blue
Hes a likable guy. However, he avoids your calls and doesn't respond back to you TIL the night prior to your court hearing. So if you have time to send emails with no response and can afford to wait til last minute to ever hear back from him...he is your guy.
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14 Oct, 2020 by George hill
Great service would recommend if ever in need of legal help of most any kind and fare rates
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29 Jun, 2020 by Patty zuniga
16 Aug, 2020 by Stephany
Several years ago, Jodelle D' Amico, was my child support attorney. She did such an excellent job on my case!! Because of her excellent attorney skills, everything came out in my favor. I am disappointed that she is no longer practicing family law because I wanted to seek her help again .
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04 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Jodelle is incompetent. She handled my divorce but after conversation with another lawyer I found out how poorly she handled my case. We had an ongoing testy relationship and I regret staying with her.
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02 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
I was referred to Jodi by another attorney and told she was a great divorce lawyer. While she has been practicing law for quite some time and is respected in the court system, I was not at all impressed with her work. The office is old and antiquated, all attorneys share the same e-mail address so you never know who is reading your correspondence or if she is getting what you send her, the paralegal overworked and disgruntled with her job, speaking negatively about Jodi during my first meeting as I waited for her to arrive, literally trying to warn me off from using her to begin with as she said she is not the one to use if children are involved because she "doesn't get why mothers get so protective of their kids," and the paralegal ultimately quit. The next one didn't last longer than a week or two. Once the case got started, so did the problems. There was an absolute lack of communication. E-mails went unanswered over and over again. She would say she was e-mailing information I needed, but it was never received; then when I didn't respond because I never got an e-mail, I was chastised for "not cooperating." Phone calls rarely returned. If leaving more than one message due to not having calls returned, she would literally yell and lecture for calling too much and bothering her. Not notified of court dates or other deadlines looming, little or no prep before court dates. She received discovery by the opposing counsel that I did not receive until months later, well past the deadline for response, even though she swore she sent me the information, which she didn't and we had to rush to complete. If she were a doctor, she would be described as having a horrible bedside manner: Is very impatient, rude, condescending, and brash and insulting. Does not like to be questioned on strategy or issues, even when what she is proposing doesn't make sense or isn't in her client's best interest. The way she treats clients is almost as abusive as the relationships they left, and is totally uncalled for from a "professional." To be fair to her, she knows the law and was probably a great attorney at one time. It just seems as though she is disenchanted with the field and should probably retire soon as her ability to be an ally to people during a difficult time in their life is sorely lacking. I have often said I felt she was working against me instead of helping me, as one would expect from an attorney they hired to help them through a divorce, a stressful time in anyone's life. One ruling in particular she seemed incredibly disingenuous when coming to tell me that's the best she could do, as though some back room deal was made with opposing counsel that wasn't in my best interest at all and oh, well, just accept it. I have had contact with other attorneys throughout the years and have rarely come across one as rude as she is to her own clients. She has no shame in insulting you, your situation, your children, or making comments that are hurtful and rude. When questioned about one matter in particular that needed addressed, I was quickly told I could find another attorney if I didn't think she was doing a good job....many months into the case when it would be difficult for someone else to take over. I got the feeling that she was always shifting blame to me, trying to make me wrong, rather than take responsibility for a mistake or oversight on her part. Hoping to get this wrapped up with the least amount of damage to myself as possible, but considering filing a Bar complaint for unethical behavior for an officer of the court. If you have children, I would not recommend her at all. For an easy divorce where you and your spouse agree, perhaps, just to get the paperwork done and filed she would be fine. Anything beyond that, the stress of trying to work with her to get property and custody issues resolved and a divorce completed as quickly as possible is more stressful than getting divorced itself.
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The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
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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?
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What are your fees, and how do you bill?
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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.
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To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
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By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
