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04 Jul, 2024 by Tinacole01
You can not find a more honest and caring attorney anywhere. She truly cares and will not treat you like she is superior , she takes time to listen and will take what you say to heart! This country could use more attorney's like Mari everywhere.
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08 Sep, 2022 by Deborah
I contacted Mari Luna after my mother-in-law passed away. Family members were coming out of the woodwork demanding assets. It was a very stressful time. During our initial phone conversation with Mari she took time to listen and thoroughly understand our situation. She checked in with my father-in-law to confirm his wishes concerning the distribution of his assets. Mari has a very calming professional demeanor. She made suggestions and recommended a plan moving forward. Since my father-in-law is a paraplegic she went so far to offer to drive to his home to accommodate signing paperwork. I am glad we called Mari Luna and have felt that we were in very capable and caring hands with her as our advisor. I highly recommend this attorney.
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13 Jun, 2021 by Elizabeth
We needed to divorce, but we also really needed to save money if possible. We wanted to do it ourselves, but the paperwork was just too overwhelming. It was hard to know where to start.
Mari gave us a free consultation and explained the divorce process to us. Then, we booked an appointment and got started. She worked with us to mediate a fair parenting plan that worked for us & our kids, determine reasonable child support, and then mediated with us to divide all of our property. We agreed to everything, and in the end, it seemed very fair to both of us.
We tried to fill out some of the forms; then, Mari reviewed them, made changes if needed, & completed them for us. She told us how to file the Petition at the courthouse ourselves and then appear for the Status Conference to give all the paperwork to the judge so he could approve everything and make our divorce final.
When we compared our experience with some of our friends, we were happy to report we finished our entire divorce for much, much less than any of our friends paid. Also, Mari kept emphasizing how important it was for our kids to know how much we both loved them and that they weren't responsible for our divorce in any way.
My husband and I were able to negotiate everything reasonably & still remain on cordial terms during the process. Now that some time has passed, it's easy to see how much this matters to our kids and us. All things considered, we're all doing really well!
My ex and I agree that hiring Mari to mediate the issues in our divorce was a great decision. Highly recommended!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Patricia kowal
Emily Wilson became a total fit for my husband and me to complete our estate planning. She explained things clearly, was sensitive to our needs and her professionalism stellar. We also appreciated a flat fee for completing our documents and time spent with her in person and over the phone. No hidden fees. Grateful to have found her. Thank you, Emily.
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11 Jan, 2025 by Tanya keeble
I cannot say enough good things about working with Kathy Pauktert. She represented me in a State Farm car accident case, that went on for 6 years and was quite stressful. Every step of the way, I really felt that she was representing me fully, with no evidence of influence because it was a State Farm case, and she gave me excellent guidance but ensured that I made my own choices regarding next steps. She communicates very promptly, is kind, and gives an extremely persnalised experience. Her expertise was evident and I would recommend her (and do!) to folks going through similar cases. Knowing how competant she is, I would use this group for any case that they have expertise in.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Nikolai jones
I have never had a better experience with a law firm than the experience I had with Gilbert Law. They kept me updated on the process and the direction we were going every step of the way. They also fought hard to make sure I was covered in my recovery.
There experience and compassion was evident every step of the way.
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17 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Shayne was diligent, caring, and in the end successful. I give him my highest recommendation.
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18 Oct, 2016 by Dustin
Firstly I want to say Shayne is one of the nicest people I've ever met and could sense he wasn't in it for the money. It felt like he really cared and wanted to do everything in his power to be helpful. He was the first attorney I've ever needed to hire so needless to say I was very overwhelmed and intimidated at first but he helped me every step of the way. He made sure to stay in contact either via telephone, email or person. Making sure everything was laid out for me so I could understand what we were doing. He never overwhelmed me with legal jargon and explained everything which I (your average blue collar worker) could understand his approach. He never went forward without getting my consent and he gave me his honest opinions on matters which helped me get one of the best outcomes.
I hired Shayne as a consumer protection attorney after I was a victim of a road side car lot refusing to give me a refund on a damaged vehicle. Thanks to Shayne everything worked out in my favor.
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02 Oct, 2013 by Robert
Best lawyer I've ever dealt with. Shayne Sutherland was my attorney and he was over the top great. He kept in contact with me throughout the whole process and called me often with questions or for clarification. If we didn't have any major new news in the case for about a week he would call me just to check in and give me a quick update.
Very professional and great to work with. I could really tell he cares about his clients. Mr. Sutherland went above and beyond what i expected and in the end got us the exact results we were hoping for. I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a lawyer.
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20 May, 2024 by Don marshall
20 Mar, 2024 by Thane meads
I can not recommend a law firm more highly. Michael Grover and April Anderson helped me through what could have been a tricky divorce and property settlement with a grace, professionalism and strategic focus that I can not imagine many firms possess. The ability to consult between both family law, and real estate/property attorneys at the same firm was invaluable. The focus also was not just to take opposing parties to court but to try to mediate a solution. This is truly a law firm with a soul.
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15 Mar, 2024 by Linda schmit
07 Feb, 2025 by Bryan millwe
LnI’s worst nightmare is your success! If you’re tired of being taken advantage of by LnI and there uncouth practices; trying to line their pockets and take advantage of you, despite all your money paid in to the program then you need the absolute best representation you can get. Not only did Nick Pontaralo and his team set LnI straight on numerous occasions I even received apologies from them.”Booo Yay LnI”! Going with any other firm is literally shooting yourself in the foot, cutting off your nose despite your face don’t do it. Give these guys a call. They’re absolutely, Undisputedly the best.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Nancy harrison
I injured both of my arms right and left. Falling downstairs doing in home care. On the day of my mediation halfway through, my attorney admitted, he got me confused with another lady in Harrison Idaho, my last name is Harrison. As I wanted to hold out , while the mediator joked and made light of work injuries, I am right handed.My right arm doesn't work correctly, I did a lot of work in my church. I am a homemaker. I take a lot of pride in my home being a place of comfort and inviting to people, I used to bake and feed people, and so the job that I had for wages, wasn't my main job, even though I didn't bring home a salary for it. My" job" was taking care of my home and my church and my husband and serving god with my two hands. The thing I did to make money injured me, because the lady I was working for didn't let me know that her staircase ,in the spring would move when the basement flooded. It moved.I fell, I hurt my right elbow and my left wrist, and now all the things I used to do to serve God and others I cannot do any longer. None of this meant anything to my attorney at the mediation. As I kept holding out because I didn't know how I would end up the rest of my life with these 2 injuries he kept telling me dead. There was gonna be so security disability. There was gonna be a medical fund. And so this was just the first part of the mediation for my injury. I even thought I would just go to court because I thought my case was so different than so many other people At that point, my attorney didn't want to go to court. It was obvious He was not wanting to go to court to represent me, who I am. He told me scary things about, if the judge was in a bad mood, I would lose everything. He, and I am ashamed to say, my husband, with pressure from the "mediator " talked me onto taking an offer, which I knew, would not compensate me for paying people to do for me, what I had always done for myself. Gardening, lawn care, house work, cleaning the church, changing my own oil, recently I paid Ford $600.00 for changing plugs and oil in my truck. This I used to do at a fraction of the cost. But none of this was considered, I was a part time worker to them all. After that nightmare, the medical portion was to be settled, that's when I found out, I didn't have enough "points" for SSI disability, so any leverage from SSI to keep SIF accountable did not exist. My Attorney told me the day of mediation , SSI would cause pressure for SIF to cover me medically...NOT. He was incorrect and when I , out of concer, asked him if he was doing okay, he had made a few errors in my doctors name and other odd statements which didn't pertain to me, he accused me of questioning his integrity and told me I could get a different Attorney. By then I was hurting, depressed and totally vulnerable and my attorney, the one person who supposedly knows the ins and outs of the system, chewed me out and threatened me that I could "go it alone" if I thought I could do better. I couldn't make any decisions, I was so down. I didn't think the Attorney was going to take part of the medical bank. I thought he got paid for working the entire case from my mediation, so I didn't think I could pay up front for another attorney, just another thing I misunderstood when my attorney told me the medical is put in the bank, in my name and I had comple control over it. I was told it is a new way SIF and all other workers comp. In Idaho are now doing things, rather than keep a claim open for treatment. I am not pleased at all. My best intrest was not even considered. All because in the beginning my Attorney didn't ever find out and set in his mind, who I am.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Cass & wendy
Nick Pontarolo, and the rest of the staff at this office were thorough and proffesional and did a great job on educating us on the whole process. Thank you for the help you gave us in dealing with the state.
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19 Apr, 2023 by Douglaas
Kyme is simply the peoples lawyer. I shopped around looking for help and no one seemed to be able or wanting to help me with my issue in getting my job back at a casino. I explained my issue to Kyme and after some time talking about my issue she was willing to help me. She laid out a plan and guided me on what do. Kyme is patient and understanding. She truly is a lawyer for the people and I would highly recommend her.
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26 Jun, 2010 by J
I was introduced to Ms. McGaw during and American Indian Religous Sites Protection legal review and since, have utlized her experience numerous times. I trust her completely when requiring legal assistance, and am thrilled to know that there is a Lawyer that really listens and cares about their client. I would highly reccommend Ms. McGaw for any legal need and trust that she would handle it appropriately and at a minimum, provide guidance.
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20 Sep, 2013 by Steve
Stan was a terrific Attorney in helping us set up the city of Liberty Lake. Extremely easy to work with in accomplishing our tasks on time and within our budget.
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29 May, 2020 by Dee dee
Harvest Timber a selective logging Co. was audited by the IRS, & not like we assumed; they can audit you back 3 years. Their law is they can audit you back 3 years, from any date they choose, in the time frame you have been in business, in our case was 1981-1983.This was all the agent took our check book ledger, then recorded every check with a first & last name, not a business name ,, as a employee. Long story made short according to the IRS we owed 325K w/out penalties. We had to prove every employee, & sub-contractor pd their taxes, which they already had that documentation, but stated they do not have to release the information to we the defendants. There were many names we were note able to locate to get their Income tax return forms, for it was 30 yrs ago. Those people we had no proof on but new the paid their taxes because they cashed their return checks at the bar we also owned, but IRS wanted us to pay their taxes again.
Well they got fooled, Bob raked them over the coal, & always said, don't be scared let them know you know your rights, & their history as a illegal co. operating out of Cuba, so it is hard to sue a foreign CO. or Agent. (That work w/ the phony Central Bank (also Illegal) & the Rothschild's. we ended up owing 10K, less than it cost the IRS in attorney fees.
Thank You so much Bob, You are not only a great Attorney, your a good friend.
I recommend higher than any attorney we ever had.
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15 Dec, 2021 by Crystal
He assisted me and my husband with closing a lawsuit against GM. He’s a good attorney, honest,friendly and upfront. I might need his help again.
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06 Jan, 2015 by Sonya
I was so relieved by her compasio & knowledge. I found her on a list of about 30 & closed my eyes & pointed my finger at the page & it was her. I had been blessed. Thank you Maureen!
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28 Jan, 2016 by Mike
I used Erik, for starting up a business when I moved to spokane. He did a great job at the follow through. There are lot's of Lawyers out there that are happy to take your money and then it's like pulling teeth to get them to finish what they helped you start. Erik was great and I highly recommend him!
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11 Jan, 2011 by Anonymous
Brad helped us with our estate planning including preparation of Life Insurance Trusts. He was very informative and helpful. He helped us consider our options and listened to our needs, and his work was timely and professional. I would recommend his services to anyone.
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15 Aug, 2012 by Karen
We had a very difficult real estate transaction involving 19 heirs. David Carlson found a very old reference in the Washington statutes that had never been taken all the way to court and managed to secure a good outcome for us as buyers and the 17 heirs wanting to sell the property over the objections of the 2 unwilling heirs. Apparently this was recognized as one of the most difficult real estate transactions to occur in Washington state.
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04 May, 2021 by Melaia tutanekai
Ross is a stand up guy. Great advisement.
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20 Aug, 2020 by Tiffany foster
I would definitely recommend him to others he is very good at what he does .hes very awesome hes the best one i have ever had we were blown away how fast he is to jump into a case an fights good in court
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03 Jan, 2020 by Donna evans
Knowledgeable, personable, willing & able to explain & answer questions in layman’s terms and on top of all that a nice & good person!
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13 Aug, 2020 by Craig keeton
10 Dec, 2023 by Cda spine and brain
Extremely professional. Expert advice. No task to difficult. She gets it done!
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10 Dec, 2023 by Cda spine and brain
Extremely professional. Expert advice. No task to difficult. She gets it done!
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10 Dec, 2023 by Cda spine and brain
Extremely professional. Expert advice. No task to difficult. She gets it done!
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17 Sep, 2023 by Paul long
I worked with Becki and her team to close a business transaction for a mutual customer. Becki did a great job closing a not so easy deal. I would absolutly recomend them. Great job McNeice Wheeler!
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14 Jun, 2023 by Karsten chart
24 Jan, 2023 by Hj johnny
07 Feb, 2025 by Bryan millwe
LnI’s worst nightmare is your success! If you’re tired of being taken advantage of by LnI and there uncouth practices; trying to line their pockets and take advantage of you, despite all your money paid in to the program then you need the absolute best representation you can get. Not only did Nick Pontaralo and his team set LnI straight on numerous occasions I even received apologies from them.”Booo Yay LnI”! Going with any other firm is literally shooting yourself in the foot, cutting off your nose despite your face don’t do it. Give these guys a call. They’re absolutely, Undisputedly the best.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Nancy harrison
I injured both of my arms right and left. Falling downstairs doing in home care. On the day of my mediation halfway through, my attorney admitted, he got me confused with another lady in Harrison Idaho, my last name is Harrison. As I wanted to hold out , while the mediator joked and made light of work injuries, I am right handed.My right arm doesn't work correctly, I did a lot of work in my church. I am a homemaker. I take a lot of pride in my home being a place of comfort and inviting to people, I used to bake and feed people, and so the job that I had for wages, wasn't my main job, even though I didn't bring home a salary for it. My" job" was taking care of my home and my church and my husband and serving god with my two hands. The thing I did to make money injured me, because the lady I was working for didn't let me know that her staircase ,in the spring would move when the basement flooded. It moved.I fell, I hurt my right elbow and my left wrist, and now all the things I used to do to serve God and others I cannot do any longer. None of this meant anything to my attorney at the mediation. As I kept holding out because I didn't know how I would end up the rest of my life with these 2 injuries he kept telling me dead. There was gonna be so security disability. There was gonna be a medical fund. And so this was just the first part of the mediation for my injury. I even thought I would just go to court because I thought my case was so different than so many other people At that point, my attorney didn't want to go to court. It was obvious He was not wanting to go to court to represent me, who I am. He told me scary things about, if the judge was in a bad mood, I would lose everything. He, and I am ashamed to say, my husband, with pressure from the "mediator " talked me onto taking an offer, which I knew, would not compensate me for paying people to do for me, what I had always done for myself. Gardening, lawn care, house work, cleaning the church, changing my own oil, recently I paid Ford $600.00 for changing plugs and oil in my truck. This I used to do at a fraction of the cost. But none of this was considered, I was a part time worker to them all. After that nightmare, the medical portion was to be settled, that's when I found out, I didn't have enough "points" for SSI disability, so any leverage from SSI to keep SIF accountable did not exist. My Attorney told me the day of mediation , SSI would cause pressure for SIF to cover me medically...NOT. He was incorrect and when I , out of concer, asked him if he was doing okay, he had made a few errors in my doctors name and other odd statements which didn't pertain to me, he accused me of questioning his integrity and told me I could get a different Attorney. By then I was hurting, depressed and totally vulnerable and my attorney, the one person who supposedly knows the ins and outs of the system, chewed me out and threatened me that I could "go it alone" if I thought I could do better. I couldn't make any decisions, I was so down. I didn't think the Attorney was going to take part of the medical bank. I thought he got paid for working the entire case from my mediation, so I didn't think I could pay up front for another attorney, just another thing I misunderstood when my attorney told me the medical is put in the bank, in my name and I had comple control over it. I was told it is a new way SIF and all other workers comp. In Idaho are now doing things, rather than keep a claim open for treatment. I am not pleased at all. My best intrest was not even considered. All because in the beginning my Attorney didn't ever find out and set in his mind, who I am.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Cass & wendy
Nick Pontarolo, and the rest of the staff at this office were thorough and proffesional and did a great job on educating us on the whole process. Thank you for the help you gave us in dealing with the state.
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07 Dec, 2024 by Ashley balandis
I expected this process to take a very long time due to the nature of my case and illnesses. Evan marken has made this as easy as possible and I’ve been approved after about a year and a half after applying. I’m very relieved and thankful. I highly recommend having him as your lawyer
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06 Dec, 2024 by Tara halvorson
Evan was always courteous and approachable with me. I fought for years to get disability and he was with me every step. I would highly recommend him if you are considering applying for disability.
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06 Dec, 2024 by Brandon harris
Did not have a good experience with Evan Marken. He basically told me there was no chance of winning my case. He didn't explain to me in detail why he came to this conclusion. I even gave him new information I obtained from my worker and he didn't care. I got no help what so ever from this firm and I definitely don't recommend. Find someone who cares
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22 Jan, 2025 by Nelson
One of the hardest things to go through. Like many others, this decision wasn't easy but Jason and his team made the whole process simple. Great communication and guidance. Would highly recommend to anyone!
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11 Jan, 2025 by Mark benjamin
Thank you so much for your profession , you are really helpful 🙏
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11 Jan, 2025 by Donald brock
My sister recommended Jason Couey to help us navigate the bankruptcy, and a great job he has done. Was always available, mostly through email, but calls were always available and he is very professional and personable. Will chat at both the personal as well as legalese with you to help you understand what is needed. The best part of the experience has been how he kept things orderly and easy to understand.
I highly recommend him.
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22 Jan, 2025 by Nelson
One of the hardest things to go through. Like many others, this decision wasn't easy but Jason and his team made the whole process simple. Great communication and guidance. Would highly recommend to anyone!
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11 Jan, 2025 by Mark benjamin
Thank you so much for your profession , you are really helpful 🙏
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11 Jan, 2025 by Donald brock
My sister recommended Jason Couey to help us navigate the bankruptcy, and a great job he has done. Was always available, mostly through email, but calls were always available and he is very professional and personable. Will chat at both the personal as well as legalese with you to help you understand what is needed. The best part of the experience has been how he kept things orderly and easy to understand.
I highly recommend him.
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16 Jan, 2025 by Patricia kowal
Emily Wilson became a total fit for my husband and me to complete our estate planning. She explained things clearly, was sensitive to our needs and her professionalism stellar. We also appreciated a flat fee for completing our documents and time spent with her in person and over the phone. No hidden fees. Grateful to have found her. Thank you, Emily.
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11 Jan, 2025 by Tanya keeble
I cannot say enough good things about working with Kathy Pauktert. She represented me in a State Farm car accident case, that went on for 6 years and was quite stressful. Every step of the way, I really felt that she was representing me fully, with no evidence of influence because it was a State Farm case, and she gave me excellent guidance but ensured that I made my own choices regarding next steps. She communicates very promptly, is kind, and gives an extremely persnalised experience. Her expertise was evident and I would recommend her (and do!) to folks going through similar cases. Knowing how competant she is, I would use this group for any case that they have expertise in.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Nikolai jones
I have never had a better experience with a law firm than the experience I had with Gilbert Law. They kept me updated on the process and the direction we were going every step of the way. They also fought hard to make sure I was covered in my recovery.
There experience and compassion was evident every step of the way.
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12 Jul, 2024 by David grant
Jerry is the best at what he does I had been lucky enough to have him help me more than once he does his job and does it very well!
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02 Oct, 2023 by Mike koczor
Great concert 4!!!
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22 Jul, 2022 by Lori calvert
Attorneys did not even ask about his will as my brother had it done to add myself as his beneficiary of any of his payouts from his benefits from his laborers union. Now have to go through another attorney to file for what should have been done through them . My brother passed away on the 21st of June, and recieved a letter to our mother, saying he was no longer representing him. Pretty cold, now I see he was just making a living off of my brother's disability for years. Now he just made it cut n dry he was done. What a racket. Lori Calvert
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20 May, 2024 by Don marshall
20 Mar, 2024 by Thane meads
I can not recommend a law firm more highly. Michael Grover and April Anderson helped me through what could have been a tricky divorce and property settlement with a grace, professionalism and strategic focus that I can not imagine many firms possess. The ability to consult between both family law, and real estate/property attorneys at the same firm was invaluable. The focus also was not just to take opposing parties to court but to try to mediate a solution. This is truly a law firm with a soul.
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15 Mar, 2024 by Linda schmit
20 May, 2024 by Don marshall
20 Mar, 2024 by Thane meads
I can not recommend a law firm more highly. Michael Grover and April Anderson helped me through what could have been a tricky divorce and property settlement with a grace, professionalism and strategic focus that I can not imagine many firms possess. The ability to consult between both family law, and real estate/property attorneys at the same firm was invaluable. The focus also was not just to take opposing parties to court but to try to mediate a solution. This is truly a law firm with a soul.
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15 Mar, 2024 by Linda schmit
13 Mar, 2023 by Dardenfamily 11
I had a family law question and called their office. I was offered a phone consultation for a 45-minute consultation for a more than fair price. I accepted the offer and spoke with one of the attorneys who was professional and gracious at the same time. She listened to my situation and offered possible solutions. She was knowledgeable and did not pressure me to retain them. If I need to proceed with my situation, I will definitely be calling DiNenna & Associates!
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20 Apr, 2022 by Raymond healy
DiNanna & Associats made dealing with attorney’s to navigate a divorce as possible as it could be. They gave me honest advice even when it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. Paul and his team are very good at what they do. They are the best!
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10 Mar, 2022 by Jessica orozco
Paul and his office have all been great to work with and still continue with their services.
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07 Feb, 2025 by Bryan millwe
LnI’s worst nightmare is your success! If you’re tired of being taken advantage of by LnI and there uncouth practices; trying to line their pockets and take advantage of you, despite all your money paid in to the program then you need the absolute best representation you can get. Not only did Nick Pontaralo and his team set LnI straight on numerous occasions I even received apologies from them.”Booo Yay LnI”! Going with any other firm is literally shooting yourself in the foot, cutting off your nose despite your face don’t do it. Give these guys a call. They’re absolutely, Undisputedly the best.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Nancy harrison
I injured both of my arms right and left. Falling downstairs doing in home care. On the day of my mediation halfway through, my attorney admitted, he got me confused with another lady in Harrison Idaho, my last name is Harrison. As I wanted to hold out , while the mediator joked and made light of work injuries, I am right handed.My right arm doesn't work correctly, I did a lot of work in my church. I am a homemaker. I take a lot of pride in my home being a place of comfort and inviting to people, I used to bake and feed people, and so the job that I had for wages, wasn't my main job, even though I didn't bring home a salary for it. My" job" was taking care of my home and my church and my husband and serving god with my two hands. The thing I did to make money injured me, because the lady I was working for didn't let me know that her staircase ,in the spring would move when the basement flooded. It moved.I fell, I hurt my right elbow and my left wrist, and now all the things I used to do to serve God and others I cannot do any longer. None of this meant anything to my attorney at the mediation. As I kept holding out because I didn't know how I would end up the rest of my life with these 2 injuries he kept telling me dead. There was gonna be so security disability. There was gonna be a medical fund. And so this was just the first part of the mediation for my injury. I even thought I would just go to court because I thought my case was so different than so many other people At that point, my attorney didn't want to go to court. It was obvious He was not wanting to go to court to represent me, who I am. He told me scary things about, if the judge was in a bad mood, I would lose everything. He, and I am ashamed to say, my husband, with pressure from the "mediator " talked me onto taking an offer, which I knew, would not compensate me for paying people to do for me, what I had always done for myself. Gardening, lawn care, house work, cleaning the church, changing my own oil, recently I paid Ford $600.00 for changing plugs and oil in my truck. This I used to do at a fraction of the cost. But none of this was considered, I was a part time worker to them all. After that nightmare, the medical portion was to be settled, that's when I found out, I didn't have enough "points" for SSI disability, so any leverage from SSI to keep SIF accountable did not exist. My Attorney told me the day of mediation , SSI would cause pressure for SIF to cover me medically...NOT. He was incorrect and when I , out of concer, asked him if he was doing okay, he had made a few errors in my doctors name and other odd statements which didn't pertain to me, he accused me of questioning his integrity and told me I could get a different Attorney. By then I was hurting, depressed and totally vulnerable and my attorney, the one person who supposedly knows the ins and outs of the system, chewed me out and threatened me that I could "go it alone" if I thought I could do better. I couldn't make any decisions, I was so down. I didn't think the Attorney was going to take part of the medical bank. I thought he got paid for working the entire case from my mediation, so I didn't think I could pay up front for another attorney, just another thing I misunderstood when my attorney told me the medical is put in the bank, in my name and I had comple control over it. I was told it is a new way SIF and all other workers comp. In Idaho are now doing things, rather than keep a claim open for treatment. I am not pleased at all. My best intrest was not even considered. All because in the beginning my Attorney didn't ever find out and set in his mind, who I am.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Cass & wendy
Nick Pontarolo, and the rest of the staff at this office were thorough and proffesional and did a great job on educating us on the whole process. Thank you for the help you gave us in dealing with the state.
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03 Mar, 2022 by Eric
Christopher S. Crago referred my “open & shut” case to his former professor and mentor from Gonzaga University, Professor Milton G. Rowland, one year before the statute-of-limitations ran out on my TORT claim against the VA Hospital. I paid Milton Rowland $1000 in check form as a retainer for legal filings. He lost the check, never told me, found the check then deposited it after the statue-of limitations had expired on my case. He filed 10 days late with another client’s case pasted into my claim. It failed due to statute of limitations running out, not the ridiculous filing which included another of his clients. A teary-eyed Milton said he would retire and help me claim against his malpractice insurance, which he stated he had never used in his career. This was a stalling tactic he offered at every conversation until I said "Okay" thinking he was trying to get me off his books. He immediately "FIRED" me and said he was no longer my attorney. Before this and without my knowledge Milton’s decided to try a “work around” and filed a completely unproductive BIVEN’S claim that was a further stalling tactic, the judge stated it was impossible to serve as written and was very confusing. No one was ever served because he failed to list them. Milton directed me to McNeice Wheeler, who is full of his Gonzaga students, they spoke of the love for Milton, his family, and his difficulties in life etc., (see court transcripts for those details after my case is heard in court. CASE #: 22-2-00580-32). Then these former Gonzaga students stated they don't handle that type of claim. NOW, that Milton Rowland cost me my only avenue for justice against the Veterans Administration, I reached back out to Christopher S. Crago. His response, “Hi Eric - The attorneys at McNeice Wheeler are reviewing your case. I am not a litigator so I am unable to assist you.” Chris (From iPhone)
Christopher Crago offered no apologies for adding to the devastation I have already endured by his throwing a “bone” to a former Gonzaga teacher who is not the attorney he once was. Thank you, Chris, FOR YOUR SERVICE.
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04 May, 2021 by Melaia tutanekai
Ross is a stand up guy. Great advisement.
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20 Aug, 2020 by Tiffany foster
I would definitely recommend him to others he is very good at what he does .hes very awesome hes the best one i have ever had we were blown away how fast he is to jump into a case an fights good in court
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