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07 Dec, 2015 by Carlos
This attorney is extremely knowledgeable in investor visas. After going to several attorneys I was recommended with her and she was the only one who explained each and every one of my questions. She was fast and efficient and we now have a successful business in the U.S. We are now working with her through our residency process. I highly recommend Mrs. Castro.
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15 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
I have known Pablo for a few years and he has helped me greatly with 2 of my cases. One was dismissed and the other got reduced to a very minimum charge, compared to the original charge. He is one of the more affordable attorneys in town as well, but that dont let that fool you, he is very professional and willing to help! He has been around for some time and he really knows his stuff. I would highly recommend him!
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04 Jun, 2017 by Sara
Ms. Kassidee was so professional and helpful. She was very consistent about answering my calls and emails and seemed to have knowledge and experience beyond her years.
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10 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Mr Jansse kept me up to date on all aspects of the case. I have complete trust and confidence in him as an attorney. I would recommend him to all who need his assistance and knowledge. He assisted me in a wrongful termination case. His knowledge in all areas of employment law is fantastic.
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31 Aug, 2020 by Loretta c. griffith
Ms.Tibbs did a great job in representing me in divorce, I highly recommended to other people whom, we're satisfied as well with her Professionalism .
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05 Jan, 2016 by Tish
I researched attorneys for months and came across Jeffrey Anderson. I live in Charlotte, NC and he lives in San Antonio, NC. After many other attorneys turning us down, Jeff took our case. Our son had a delayed diagnosis with the military and as a result suffered severe brain damage. My husband served honorably for 8 in the United States Air Force and upon his exit we discovered our son had an undiagnosed case of hydrocephalus. Jeff and his team were there for us every step of the way and treated us like friends, for that we will always be grateful. He is very professional and worked with us every step of the way. We ended up settling with the governmeint to be able to care for our son. Thank you Jeff for taking on our case and working with us.
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16 Mar, 2021 by Mitch
Richard “Rick” Noll is a fantastic attorney. He handled my divorce and did a great job for me. He was kind to me and listened to all of my concerns. He interacted with my Ex’s attorney and overall just did a fantastic job. He is well known in the community too as being a great attorney and that’s why I chose him. I can’t recommend him enough. He also does wills and estates, and property law etc.
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09 Dec, 2015 by Danny
I have known Mr. Westmoreland for years and have had the pleasure of referring some tough business cases to him. The feedback has always been that he is an honest, diligent, creative attorney who cares about his clients. He does a great job and and bills a fair amount for his expertise. I highly recommend him.
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02 Jan, 2012 by Wayne
John has handled a number of complicated business, financial and mortgage related projects involving several areas of Real Estate Investment in which we participate. As I have used him for since 2005 I have always found him to be responsive, focused and prompt. His for site and opinions are valued.
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07 Mar, 2024 by Nicholas pitts
The Law Office of Dustin Whittenburg is deserving of high praise for its exceptional tax law services. Dustin Whittenburg's mastery of tax law and dedication to his clients shines through in his meticulous approach to complex tax issues. Clients appreciate the level of personalized attention they receive, as well as the clarity and precision with which their cases are managed. Whether it's routine tax planning or intricate dispute resolution with the IRS, the Law Office of Dustin Whittenburg stands out as a beacon of expertise and reliability, making them highly recommended for anyone seeking astute tax law assistance.
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03 Jan, 2023 by Reagan milani
Dustin and Tina are excellent to work with. Their insight and experience was priceless. I picked Dustin based on his tax background and this proved to be a very good decision. Together Dustin and Tina compliment each other exceptionally well and my final product left me feeling very confident in my planning. Aside from that, they are great personalities and quite a bit of fun just to visit with. Highly recommend.
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06 Dec, 2021 by Rafael abascal
Such a GREAT guy. He was very straight forward and honest with us, and gave us very valuable advice.
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19 Mar, 2022 by Ray vargas
Jeff Hohl is a very Professional Lawyer. He was always fast in getting my case settled, and hand delivered my documents to the court house, he went beyond in making sure my documents were giving to the right person and to have my documents proccess fast. Jeff has always follow up on my concerns and replied in a timely matter. I would recommend Jeff highly.
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19 Feb, 2022 by Joshua maldonado
Great lawyer! Kept in touch throughout the whole process and explained every detail to me thoroughly. Outcome was way better than expected. Would definitely recommend.
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17 Jan, 2022 by Noah quintanlla
19 Mar, 2022 by Ray vargas
Jeff Hohl is a very Professional Lawyer. He was always fast in getting my case settled, and hand delivered my documents to the court house, he went beyond in making sure my documents were giving to the right person and to have my documents proccess fast. Jeff has always follow up on my concerns and replied in a timely matter. I would recommend Jeff highly.
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19 Feb, 2022 by Joshua maldonado
Great lawyer! Kept in touch throughout the whole process and explained every detail to me thoroughly. Outcome was way better than expected. Would definitely recommend.
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17 Jan, 2022 by Noah quintanlla
19 Mar, 2022 by Ray vargas
Jeff Hohl is a very Professional Lawyer. He was always fast in getting my case settled, and hand delivered my documents to the court house, he went beyond in making sure my documents were giving to the right person and to have my documents proccess fast. Jeff has always follow up on my concerns and replied in a timely matter. I would recommend Jeff highly.
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19 Feb, 2022 by Joshua maldonado
Great lawyer! Kept in touch throughout the whole process and explained every detail to me thoroughly. Outcome was way better than expected. Would definitely recommend.
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17 Jan, 2022 by Noah quintanlla
19 Mar, 2022 by Ray vargas
Jeff Hohl is a very Professional Lawyer. He was always fast in getting my case settled, and hand delivered my documents to the court house, he went beyond in making sure my documents were giving to the right person and to have my documents proccess fast. Jeff has always follow up on my concerns and replied in a timely matter. I would recommend Jeff highly.
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19 Feb, 2022 by Joshua maldonado
Great lawyer! Kept in touch throughout the whole process and explained every detail to me thoroughly. Outcome was way better than expected. Would definitely recommend.
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17 Jan, 2022 by Noah quintanlla
19 Mar, 2022 by Ray vargas
Jeff Hohl is a very Professional Lawyer. He was always fast in getting my case settled, and hand delivered my documents to the court house, he went beyond in making sure my documents were giving to the right person and to have my documents proccess fast. Jeff has always follow up on my concerns and replied in a timely matter. I would recommend Jeff highly.
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19 Feb, 2022 by Joshua maldonado
Great lawyer! Kept in touch throughout the whole process and explained every detail to me thoroughly. Outcome was way better than expected. Would definitely recommend.
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17 Jan, 2022 by Noah quintanlla
07 Sep, 2024 by Amber mcghee
I cannot say enough good things about Clepper Harrison & Duffy PLLC. From start to finish, I experienced the upmost professionalism and compassion. I ended every interaction with confidence and certainty. At the end of every call, Chanda and I both had clear expectations on what to do next--I had my tasks, she had hers, and every time we followed up, we were on the same page. She and her team are highly prepared, proficient, prompt, and consistent. I appreciated that the billing information was explained so well that I never felt like I had to wonder how much things were going to cost. I was billed on the 1st and the 15th of every month, and I personally loved that consistency. Although I have never worked with attorneys before, my personal opinion was that their fees were extremely fair and honest. Each bill had a running record of every item they completed, with times, dates, and explanations. I loved their practicality of providing phone calls and zoom calls, rather than meeting in person. My whole divorce was handled over phone calls/zooms and I never had to step foot into a court room. Although everyone's experience is different, I was able to complete an amicable, uncontested divorce that was finalized in just over 60 days. Without the help of Chanda and her team, there is no way I would have been able to do this on my own. I was very pleased with my outcome, which is astounding that I am even writing this sentence, because I am a person who never thought divorce was an option. If you're reading this and feel as though you have gotten to the point where divorce is now your only option, know that you will be fully taken care of by Clepper Harrison & Duffy PLLC.
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03 Sep, 2024 by Rachel pierson
Chanda's work was great! I felt comforted and confident moving through the divorce process with Chanda at my side. I was provided with very timely communication and professional documents that I know I can rely on in the future.
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19 Mar, 2024 by Veronica hernandez
I've had the pleasure to work with Griselda on cases where they are the other side. She is very knowledgeable,professional and responsive. CH&D is very lucky to have her on their team.
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01 May, 2024 by Reid p
Benjamin took my consultation and provided free expert advice. He answered on the second ring and immediately provided his services. I would recommend Benjamin to anyone seeking assistance with probate or real estate law.
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06 Sep, 2019 by Don copeland
05 Mar, 2019 by Joanna bryant
I had a great experience working with Ben Golden. He is extremely knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend his services.
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05 Aug, 2023 by Albert luna
Forrest good is a very professional and honorable individual. My experience with him was off the hook and I really enjoyed having him as my attorney and I couldn’t have asked for a better person. I really recommend him to everyone who needs a professional lawyer, He knows the law very well. Thank you Mr. Good for everything you did for me, god bless you and your family.
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13 Apr, 2023 by Arturo resendezi8
Very good lawyer real smart and nice man highly recommended took care of my case fast and successful best lawyer in San Antonio 👍👍
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12 Apr, 2023 by Sara jacobsen
Really enjoyed meeting Forrest at LaunchSA and today over zoom. Very personable, honest, kind and knowledgeable. Thank you Forrest!
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19 Apr, 2024 by Jared gamez
Mr. Malone and his legal team were nothing short of extraordinary! We needed some rather modest estate planning done but you would have never known that based on how we were treated. His team was there from the jump with support all the way through the final signing and drafts. 10/10 Recommend!
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03 May, 2021 by Joseph cacciapaglia
Knowledgeable professional at reasonable prices.
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12 Apr, 2019 by Justine gonzales
Michael is a great attorney and extremely knowledgeable in various aspects of law. His expertise definitely shines through and he is very reasonable with his fees. His desire to help people is genuine and he goes above and beyond for his clients. I'd highly recommend speaking to Michael for your legal matters.
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07 Jan, 2020 by Joanie garro
11 May, 2019 by Woody lawson
Ericka, and the entire team at Lindow Stephens Treat, was amazing. For the last two years I've had the pleasure of working with them and not only is Ericka a phenomenal attorney but a genuine person to interact with. She was always in touch, either reaching out or available for my random questions, and made what in most cases can be a stressful endeavor a relatively seamless experience. Thank you for everything.
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11 Jun, 2017 by Richard diaz
05 Jun, 2020 by David loftus
I would like to write a thank you note to John Oliveros. This a Lawyer that takes the time to be honest, professional and ethical in his practice. Ive been on the other side of cases and I have found him to be One in a million - A lawyer that get's deals done that are fair to both sides. And it shows in his pleadings. Many times a Lawyer looks to create litigation so the clients bills get stacked up, NOT John. So if your a local and have Eminent Domain case, Please consider this law firm.
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14 Dec, 2021 by Jesus de la torre
01 May, 2020 by Judith cromwell
Mr. Archer is a great lawyer and works with you to get all records needed for ALJ hearing. I was referred to Mr. Archer by another of his clients and I am happy I did.
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29 Dec, 2022 by Jason mclean
Pam is a phenomenal lawyer who cares about you. She always took care of me. I couldn't ask for a better lawyer. Plus I half of what other people I know spent for the same service.
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13 Jun, 2019 by Dana palmer
Pamela J. Thompson is an EXCELLENT family law attorney. I highly recommend her and I refer all of my San Antonio clients to her. Top notch excellence.
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29 Dec, 2022 by Jason mclean
Pam is a phenomenal lawyer who cares about you. She always took care of me. I couldn't ask for a better lawyer. Plus I half of what other people I know spent for the same service.
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13 Jun, 2019 by Dana palmer
Pamela J. Thompson is an EXCELLENT family law attorney. I highly recommend her and I refer all of my San Antonio clients to her. Top notch excellence.
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14 Dec, 2021 by Jesus de la torre
01 May, 2020 by Judith cromwell
Mr. Archer is a great lawyer and works with you to get all records needed for ALJ hearing. I was referred to Mr. Archer by another of his clients and I am happy I did.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Judy ramsook
I was totally satisfied with the expedient way this firm handled my case. They were thorough, professional and I would recommend them to anyone pursuing an injury claim.
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10 Jan, 2025 by Dana faris
Ms. Hicks is a powerhouse. She has gone above and beyond to handle my case with expertise and dedication, always with a caring heart. She is responsive, keeps me informed and makes sure I fully understand every step of the process. Not only does she fight relentlessly for the best possible outcome, but she also goes the extra mile to ensure my peace of mind throughout my case which has been and continues to be extremely stressful. Her level of commitment and knowledge is unparalleled. No matter how many issues with the other party in my case have come up, she has never once left my side and fights for the truth. If you need someone who will truly go to bat for you, this is the attorney you want on your side. Highly recommend!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Destiny george
Alison is one of the most caring and understanding humans I’ve ever met. She is incredibly intelligent and amazing at what she does! Her & her team are there every step of the way. Smooth experience from start to finish.
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02 Jan, 2025 by Samantha layton
Ms. Hicks has done a wonderful job in getting my case settled everything went very smoothly and if I need her to handle any case I have in the future I would definitely come back to her.
I highly recommend Ms. Hicks as your attorney, I love how professional she handled her business and I love how professional she looks behind her desk
Again 10 out of 10 the best woman lawyer I know.
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16 Feb, 2025 by Tracy byrd
Best in the business!
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23 Dec, 2024 by Arnece roberts
If I could give 0 stars I would. Absolutely THE problem when it comes to attorneys this day and age.(maybe it’s just with men). If you want a game where you're being strung along and billed forever playing the rollercoaster game with you and your children's life instead of evidence being presented in a costly/timely and empathetic manner THIS IS YOUR GUY. Mr. Bancroft, i just got off the phone with you where you hung up on me stating that I’m threatening you. Get over your ego and realize that your business as a practicing attourney needs realignment. I wrote you about a standing invoice you provided totaling to less than the amount that Ive paid to you months prior with no response. After speaking to your paralegal, then being transferred to your “billing dept.” and speaking to them I was provided with a newer invoice…..with newer charges, where whomever was working before had originally just simply “forgot to send me the invoice”….what a convenient coincidence. After speaking with her, I was transferred to you where I had a conversation with your ego. Well, from the little guy(s) down here Mr. Bancroft, do whats right and fabricating invoices to skip out on paying balances owed on any moneys paid to you for the services that you DID NOT PROVIDE are just not that. Client paid $1750 in retainer fees(half of your 3500 to get the case started) and had to chase said attourney down for enquiries with little to no communications outside of ones that were initiated by me/client, INCLUDING in person conversation with YOU where I unexpectedly paid a visit to your office in August after I could not successfully contact anyone and asked about a status of my case. You did not recall my case by name until we went to your office and you searched my name.(keep in mind, this is three months after contracting). Attourney invoicing per attourney-client portals all state work for balance of $753, with latest payment from client being $631 in October.(this never happened, only payment made was the initial one and didn't make another due to subpar and in my opinion MALPRACTICAL, I'm aware that isn't an official word, service). After a few months of calling and majorly being placed on hold, back and forth’s with promises of returned calls or motions with paralegals, multiples of them and finally being frustrated with the reality of paying an attourney and not being fought for……while fighting a vindictive situation with my children as a GREAT DAD I asked for an explanation stating that if I did not hear anything as ai had been I wanted to discontinue services and be refunded via message inside of the client portal, I THEN was given a response…..but not with accountability, not with a plan of action, not to communicate any valuable evidence or structured plan of action, but to speak downward of me on the “dismal” months of non-payment……….ultimately this attourney demanded I paid him his past due amount, in addition to totals for mediations that hadn't even been had yet to avoid him WITHDRAWING. Needless to say I attended the mediation PRO SE, paid the mediator directly. I’m now on maximum state mandated child support and standard visitation for the children I equally raised because the relationship did not work out with their mother…finally divorced none the less. All of the evidence in the world to fight that good fight never presented, never saw a represented court setting, money just wasted and thank GOD I demanded a standard or it could have been MUCH MUCH worse financially. Contracted with this attourney on 5/24/2024….attourney withdrew as of 11/5/2024, yet they have still attempted to withdraw payment from my bank as of latest, 12/19/2024…….this was my SECOND attourney over a course of what I recall as a 3 year nightmare……I can confidently say, this is whats wrong with the family law system! Will edit with photo documentation when I have time.
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22 Dec, 2024 by Colton king
My wife and I had to deal with CPS so we hired Valerie to represent us, and we are so happy we did! She laid out a plan, kept us in the loop, and got us through the case with a favorable outcome. Well worth the money! Thank you so much!
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06 Jan, 2018 by Sue
Had a case that was long 2013 case settled in june13 2017 here we are in january5 2018 and they have not paid me ive been calling ever since lady tells me its becuase of a lein which i have confirmed has been paid since july then she wouldnt take my calls and put me in touch with book keeper which told me it was cause doctor hasnt responded then i called him next day to question charges and from one day to next he tells me ok doctor has been paid how is that possible if he has to make check and he would need time to cash it on my charges was a 8000 depo charge which someone who works for law has suggested noone pays that much even if there was a doctor present which there wasnt. Went to see them right before Christmas cause i had been calling for my money the guy said the bank was holding check cause of the doctors 5000 bill then he said as a favor to me he would give me a 10000 check which i took cause i took out a loan which im paying intrest for i let him know this he said he would get them to pay intrest although i dont know who is them that are paying intrest all this time it was me calling and staying in touch trying to get paid from my position i csn honestly say these guys are taking advantage becuase i am a immigrant and my lack of knowledge of how this works is obvious to them i have 3 people that work for law firms and tell me this should not be anyone looking for a lawyer should concider my experience if they do this to me it could be anyone else my next step to take is to file a grievance and see if they can help me collect my own money that i suffered and still do
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07 May, 2014 by Bruce
Isabel did an excellent job of interpreting the legal jargon of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). She provided great advice and made the process painless. She is very busy and now I know it is because she is great at her craft.
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06 May, 2014 by Kate
Over the last seven years de la Riva and Associates have helped me with business, family and criminal law. In every instance they were respectful, professional and informative. Talk about FULL service law firm! I have recommended the Legal Team to friends and family, all of whom were very pleased with their outcomes.
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16 Feb, 2025 by Tracy byrd
Best in the business!
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23 Dec, 2024 by Arnece roberts
If I could give 0 stars I would. Absolutely THE problem when it comes to attorneys this day and age.(maybe it’s just with men). If you want a game where you're being strung along and billed forever playing the rollercoaster game with you and your children's life instead of evidence being presented in a costly/timely and empathetic manner THIS IS YOUR GUY. Mr. Bancroft, i just got off the phone with you where you hung up on me stating that I’m threatening you. Get over your ego and realize that your business as a practicing attourney needs realignment. I wrote you about a standing invoice you provided totaling to less than the amount that Ive paid to you months prior with no response. After speaking to your paralegal, then being transferred to your “billing dept.” and speaking to them I was provided with a newer invoice…..with newer charges, where whomever was working before had originally just simply “forgot to send me the invoice”….what a convenient coincidence. After speaking with her, I was transferred to you where I had a conversation with your ego. Well, from the little guy(s) down here Mr. Bancroft, do whats right and fabricating invoices to skip out on paying balances owed on any moneys paid to you for the services that you DID NOT PROVIDE are just not that. Client paid $1750 in retainer fees(half of your 3500 to get the case started) and had to chase said attourney down for enquiries with little to no communications outside of ones that were initiated by me/client, INCLUDING in person conversation with YOU where I unexpectedly paid a visit to your office in August after I could not successfully contact anyone and asked about a status of my case. You did not recall my case by name until we went to your office and you searched my name.(keep in mind, this is three months after contracting). Attourney invoicing per attourney-client portals all state work for balance of $753, with latest payment from client being $631 in October.(this never happened, only payment made was the initial one and didn't make another due to subpar and in my opinion MALPRACTICAL, I'm aware that isn't an official word, service). After a few months of calling and majorly being placed on hold, back and forth’s with promises of returned calls or motions with paralegals, multiples of them and finally being frustrated with the reality of paying an attourney and not being fought for……while fighting a vindictive situation with my children as a GREAT DAD I asked for an explanation stating that if I did not hear anything as ai had been I wanted to discontinue services and be refunded via message inside of the client portal, I THEN was given a response…..but not with accountability, not with a plan of action, not to communicate any valuable evidence or structured plan of action, but to speak downward of me on the “dismal” months of non-payment……….ultimately this attourney demanded I paid him his past due amount, in addition to totals for mediations that hadn't even been had yet to avoid him WITHDRAWING. Needless to say I attended the mediation PRO SE, paid the mediator directly. I’m now on maximum state mandated child support and standard visitation for the children I equally raised because the relationship did not work out with their mother…finally divorced none the less. All of the evidence in the world to fight that good fight never presented, never saw a represented court setting, money just wasted and thank GOD I demanded a standard or it could have been MUCH MUCH worse financially. Contracted with this attourney on 5/24/2024….attourney withdrew as of 11/5/2024, yet they have still attempted to withdraw payment from my bank as of latest, 12/19/2024…….this was my SECOND attourney over a course of what I recall as a 3 year nightmare……I can confidently say, this is whats wrong with the family law system! Will edit with photo documentation when I have time.
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22 Dec, 2024 by Colton king
My wife and I had to deal with CPS so we hired Valerie to represent us, and we are so happy we did! She laid out a plan, kept us in the loop, and got us through the case with a favorable outcome. Well worth the money! Thank you so much!
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It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
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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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- 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.
