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18 Feb, 2016 by Denise mandlin
I personally spoke with 10-12 attorneys when I began my search for an attorney that could represent me in a family estate dispute. When I spoke with Mr. Rosenblum, I knew immediately that he was the one to handle my problem. Even before I hired him, he spent much time on the phone with me and also met with my husband and I in person at his office to get a better grasp of the problem at hand. Not once, did we feel rushed... We hired him, and the all through the process of the dispute, right up until the very last minute of the estate closing, he was right by our side...
His attention to detail is top notch and truly cares about his clients; not only now, but in their future. All the documents that he prepared for us were clear and concise and I feel fully protects us and our future, and leaves no room for question or error. While I was not sure about hiring a large law firm and getting "lost in the shuffle", nothing could be farther from the truth. Mr. Rosenblum and his staff made me feel like I was his only client. On top of all of this, he is extremely quick to respond to his clients; whether it be an e-mail at 1:00 am or answering a phone call from me, at his office, on the holidays. I always knew that I could get him on the phone if necessary, as problems arose. This was a great comfort at this incredibly stressful time.
The very confusing laws of probate do not phase him. He knows the law inside and out.
Thank you Mr. Rosenblum!!!!! :)
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02 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
I have been a client of Dave Luxenberg for over 10 years, throughout that time he has always placed my interests first. He has an excellent support staff with Anita. Dave is very knowledgeable and takes a conservative approach to conflict. This has saved us from many battles. In the end, Dave is the attorney you want on your team.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Joe is a phenomenal lawyer, I'd recommend him to anyone
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31 Aug, 2022 by Lauralee
In a drawn-out and complicated civil suit Ashley was the prime go-to. Over the course of 16 months, involving over 1200 documents to review Ashley was 24/7.
Never have I been so completely informed about the process.
Any client or firm that employs Ashley will receive the very best representation
If you have any questions regardingher representation or the lagal matter at hand, Ashley ensures that they are addressed. Completely and understandably.
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25 Jan, 2012 by Ari
Mr. Tuell was very helpful in giving advice on Estate Planning for my dad before he died, and in processing of the sale of his house. His timely advice saved me well over $100,000 that would have gone to the state. (The state sent a letter of intent to put a lean on my dad’s estate, but after seeing the paper work that had been done retracted that Intent- very cool!) I would strongly encourage my friends to seek Mr. Tuell out!
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27 Oct, 2024 by Kaleigh
My husband and I hired Ms. Ragin to draft a lease agreement for our rental property and had a great experience. We are very happy with the contract and appreciate Ms. Ragin’s timely and thorough responses to our questions. We will certainly hire her again if/when we need her services in the future.
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23 Feb, 2025 by Suru s
I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Bryan Stubbs as my legal representation for my claim. He was so knowledgeable and kind! Bryan made me confident that my case was in good hands, and I am very happy with the results of our working together. I would absolutely recommend this workers comp attorney to anyone in the Tacoma area.
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22 Feb, 2025 by Sean s
If you need a workers' comp attorney in Tacoma, I highly recommend Bryan Stubbs! He made the process easy, kept me informed, and fought hard to get me the benefits I deserved. Thanks to Him, I received a fair settlement and could focus on recovery.
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22 Feb, 2025 by New vistas
I did not know if my injury case could be resolved. Mr Bryan Stubbs Esq. got it resolved with great results. As a Workmen’s Compensation attorney, Mr . Bryan Stubbs is outstanding . I can’t say enough good things about Attorney Bryan Stubbs and his staff . I have had an outcome that I could not have imagined and Workmen’s Compensation seemed so involved to me . Bryan is an excellent attorney and my injuries and losses are compensated . I’m so thankful to the entire office for their help . Bryan made it all work out for my case . Please see Attorney Bryan Stubbs for your accident / injury case . You won’t regret it .
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21 Sep, 2016 by Thomas
Mr. King represents me and my small business in all matters. He is very well versed and experienced in commercial litigation. He is level headed and good at keeping his clients emotions in check when that is called for. Over the years he has earned my trust 100%. He also has a strong assistant and legal support staff, which one would expect from a proffesional who covers all his bases. Thanks Brian for being there for me.
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14 Aug, 2014 by Jennifer
I highly recommend Mr. King. He helped my family and my business. He was highly knowledgable and kept me informed of the process every step of the way.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Brian got the job done, I didn't alway's know the status of things, he could do a much better job of communicating. Charged for phone calls, but did not charge for copies, or toilet paper.
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13 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
Long distance is difficult, but Shad worked with us through our attorney here and was knowledgeable and helpful. We were surprised though that the rates were changed in the middle of the case without notification.
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16 Apr, 2019 by Rob
Shad handled my case with professional expertise beyond what I expected. He was communicative and clearly more focused on solving my situation than on racking up "billable hours". He was knowledgable, precise and responsive, easily handling every aspect of my case with discretion and aplomb. He met and exceeded my expectations, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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12 Apr, 2013 by Irene
I always had confidence in Shad. He was patient in explaining to me all of the options, and the pro's and con's and expenses, upfront. The outcome of the Will dispute exceeded our expectations, and happened quickly and painlessly. I live in another state, and most of our communication was by e-mail.
My nephew changed my brother's Will ten days before my brother died. He claimed it was my brother's wish, but my children and I were certain that my brother did not know what he was signing. My nephew was my brother's Executor, his Trustee, and also a Beneficiary. According to my brother's original Will, written by an attorney, our older brother and I were to each have half of the estate. On the event of our older brother's or my death, our 1/2 was to be divided among our own children. Our older brother had died , so my nephew and his sister were to have 1/2 of my brother's estate, and I was to have the other 1/2. My brother talked about this Will a lot, to many people, because it gave him comfort.
The nephew's last-minute changes left me and my children a few thousand dollars, with the bulk of my brother's estate going to the nephew and his sister. People we talked to said this type of fraud is difficult to prove, because my brother's physical and mental capacities were in question--and we almost gave up. My Son-in Law is an attorney, and he contacted Shad in Washington, for me.
Shad discovered that the new Will had several flaws. (Sorry, I am still fuzzy on the specifics.) My nephew wrote the document as an amendment to my brother's Trust, yet it didn't properly amend the Trust, and it wasn't really a Will, either. This gave us the leverage we needed, and we challenged the Will. My nephew hired an attorney to represent him, and there were about three pairs of offers and counter-offers. In the end, I recovered over half of my share of my brother's estate.
Shad also discovered that, regardless of which Will held, I legally had inherited 1/2 of my brother's share in an oil company. I did not know this, and my nephew as Executor did not tell me this, and he had already wrongfully claimed full ownership for himself in company meetings. I used this 1/2 share in the negotiations. I did not value the oil company as highly as my nephew did, and I was actually glad to let it go.
I received a great deal more money than I had hoped for. The children and I feel good about the settlement, and we are glad we didn't prolong the dispute, by going to court. Thank you, Shad McOmber!
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22 Jan, 2025 by Steve roggow
Great class on property title by Ed Mcferran. They do know their stuff when it comes to real estate law. Highly recommend!
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22 Jan, 2025 by Gary o'leyar
Ed McFerran and McFerran U always bring relevant content to the us in the Real Estate industry.
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16 Jan, 2025 by Rhonda benedict
Easy informative class. Great way to get my clock hours.
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04 Feb, 2025 by Angelene nededog
I had googled the best Attorney for my specific need. Shortly after I received a phone call from Miguel at Next law. With my experience Miguel immediately was able to help me in my time of need. Miguel was very professional and did everything possible to help me when it came down to the cost. Realistically it can be very expensive but Miguel made to where it was affordable and have an amazing payment plan.
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13 Dec, 2024 by Steve goodale
Next law is next level care and commitment and service. Dan and his team, especially Lauren, are amazing.They walked me through every step of the way and did it quickly and got back to me via email.Text or call quickly.I always felt like I knew what the next step was gonna to be before it happened.
I will use them again for any type of legal matters.I run into.
They are the best of the best.
Please use them if you have any legal needs.
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12 Dec, 2024 by J b
Dan and Albie at NextLaw are the professionals you need. After experiencing two DUIs within a six-month period, following a particularly challenging year, I found myself in a difficult situation, especially considering I had a prior offense from 6.5 years ago, just shy of the seven-year mark. In Washington state, the law mandates a minimum of 30 days in jail for a second offense and at least 90 days for a third. However, thanks to Dan and Albie, I have been presented with alternative sentencing options that allow me to keep my job and remain with my children. Their dedication to guiding clients through the legal process truly demonstrates their commitment to their clients' well-being.
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17 Sep, 2014 by Mary k
Ms. Alvord created a specific lease/purchase agreement for me when I sold my Andalusian who had metabolic challenges. Her writing was clear and covered every imaginable scenario without being overly complex or diving into fine print. I myself have worked for an excellent lawyer in the past and am aware of how rare it is to fine a truly smart, dedicated, professional practitioner. I was very impressed and plan to request Ms. Alvord help me with my future equine transactions.
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26 Jan, 2010 by Anonymous
Mrs. Alvord handled a case for me and was successful in negotiating a settlement out of court. I believe she was extremely knowledgeable,she kept me informed and advised me of my choices, and produced results in a timely manner. I was very happy with the service she provided.
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05 May, 2008 by Anonymous
Mr. Bush was recommended to me by a former classmate at UPS Law School and working with him was a pleasure. I had worked with another lawyer when appointed legal guardian for my mother and that fellow had quit by letter with absolutely no explanation why. When I meet with Mr. Bush, I discovered that there were all kinds of things this first guy failed to tell me about my responsibilities. Jim patiently helped me through rectifying the oversights. He responds quickly to calls or emails, is very thorough, never misses a court deadline, and when my mother died, immediately helped me begin transitioning the estate from my guardianship to probate, with my sister as the executor.
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30 Sep, 2019 by Tami
I hired the Moveri law group to handle my child custody case in 2018. When they assigned Kasey to my case I was very impressed with her professionalism and skill. She was absolutely on top of every aspect of my case and always had time for me and any questions or concerns I had. She went above and beyond what you would think a lawyer would do, as she cared not just about my case, but for ME as a person and the toll the whole process was taking from me emotionally. She is young but her age detracts not one iota from her skill and ability to take on any judge or situation with confidence and ability. An absolute bulldog in court she helped me win my case, and now my children are home with me where they belong. Moceri law and the entire staff are awesome and will work with you on every aspect of your legal issue with care and skill. I HIGHLY recommend Kasey and Moceri law for any need you may have!!
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31 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Swinford was helpful and kind when discussing a legal matter. He offered resources and advice that were useful to my situation. I highly recommend Mr. Swinford's services.
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26 May, 2019 by Peter
We were referred to the Worth Law Group to create living trusts of several kinds and Nick was very thorough and professional. Great attention to detail, knowledgeable about the ins and outs of different instruments and approaches. Listens carefully and knows how to simplify documents without leaving out any key contingencies.
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29 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Matt is an excellent attorney, who is very responsive and conscientious. He drafted several agreements and made sure to pay attention to the details. He also advised about why they were drafted the way they were, and how to minimize risk.
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21 Feb, 2012 by Gary
Just look back at Mr. Schafers past and how the judicial system treated him for doing what was ethical. I personally had an experience with that good ole boy Grant Cadillac Anderson. That judge set me up, and ruined my life on March 26th 1994. He should never have been a judge, he was incompetent had no foresight and no integrity. He only did what he wanted and rules of law be damned Mr. Schafer provide that in spades. Anderson would have been a much more successful judge during the Janovich days back in the 1970's. Recently I saw Anderson retrieving some laundry from a cleaners and could barely contain myself and keep from hurting this ex-judge, Douglas Schafer is my personal hero and he doesn't even know me. I hope I am able to hire him on issues related back to those days and came upon this review section and really hope this goes to print as the part regarding sanction was improper and should not be there. Pierce County has always been corrupt and remains that way.
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08 Dec, 2023 by Alex othon
Jennifer is beyond amazing. She is wicked smart and always goes above and beyond to help her clients. If you are looking for an attorney that knows how to protect your HOA or COA, I would highly recommend Jennifer with Rosehill Law.
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01 Mar, 2025 by Anonymous
September 12th, 2022 police arrived at my door to tell me they were investigating sexual claims made against me, outlandish as they were I immediately panicked because as everyone knows, once these rise against you, you’re pretty much screwed. I immediately reached out to any attorney and was recommended Vindicate law, I spoke to the receptionist and explained the case and was assigned Carrie Fulton Brown. She accepted my case. The path to freedom was long and arduous. After the arraignment they told me I was facing 60 years in prison. Many continuations later, my anxiety and stress were at an all time high. Me and Carrie never really talked to each other about the case itself except a few times as my case was entirely hearsay, but because of the fact that it was from a minor the case was stacked against me 10 fold. Communication with Carrie was very rough, as most people sitting in the hot seat just want a shred or a glimmer of positivity but Carrie did NOT deliver on that front in the slightest. But that was okay, because she was dedicated to working against the state in a screwed up system. Most of the beginning of my case I knew most people and even Carrie didn’t believe me when I say I didn’t do it. Later on I passed 3 polygraph tests trying to prove I didn’t do it, and only after the 3rd one when I passed it with the actual prosecutor / State did Carrie tell me she strongly believes I didn’t do it. She gave me the best options to follow forward and going to trial with a minors words against mine was bleak, Carrie fought for the best outcome, I served 0 days in jail, no fees or Fines, Didn’t have to sign a sexual registry, all 4 counts were dropped to a Class C Abuse of a child. And 1 year of DOC Probation in which I spent 3 weeks on before the DOC discharged me from probation saying my crime didn’t fit criteria of having probation as I was a zero risk person and this was the only thing I’ve ever gotten on my record.
All said and done, I’m glad Carrie pulled through for me and allowed me to stay out of prison and remain with my family and to continue working she’s a tough person to understand and rough around the edges when talking to her but she’s nothing but business which is what you want in an attorney. Thanks Carrie for giving me my life back! 60 years was a long time to be away.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Charles
I am absolutely appalled by the complete lack of professionalism and utter disregard for my situation shown by Carrie Fulton Brown from this Law Group. I entrusted her with my case, believing her promises of dedicated representation, and instead, I received nothing but empty words and an empty bank account. She happily accepted my retainer, and then proceeded to do absolutely nothing. During the 6 months period she was my attorney, before her withdrawal, phone calls went unanswered, meetings/appointments were canceled for no apparent reasons. No investigations were done on my case, she did not interview no witnesses, and the so called ”victim“. Furthermore, Carrie had the audacity to tell me I was borderline harassing her by calling her and her incompetent paralegal Lisa too much. She literally took my money and vanished into thin air. Carrie Fulton Brown is a trash of attorney. I suffered significantly due to her inaction, and I was left feeling completely abandoned and betrayed. I would strongly advise anyone considering hiring her to look elsewhere. Save your money, save your time, and save yourself the immense frustration and disappointment. She is a disgrace to the legal profession.
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11 Feb, 2025 by Maggie tai tucker
Had a very positive experience with Lindsay Camandona and her support staff. She did a very good job and they were very responsive to my calls and e-mails. I felt I was in good hands.
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01 Mar, 2025 by Anonymous
September 12th, 2022 police arrived at my door to tell me they were investigating sexual claims made against me, outlandish as they were I immediately panicked because as everyone knows, once these rise against you, you’re pretty much screwed. I immediately reached out to any attorney and was recommended Vindicate law, I spoke to the receptionist and explained the case and was assigned Carrie Fulton Brown. She accepted my case. The path to freedom was long and arduous. After the arraignment they told me I was facing 60 years in prison. Many continuations later, my anxiety and stress were at an all time high. Me and Carrie never really talked to each other about the case itself except a few times as my case was entirely hearsay, but because of the fact that it was from a minor the case was stacked against me 10 fold. Communication with Carrie was very rough, as most people sitting in the hot seat just want a shred or a glimmer of positivity but Carrie did NOT deliver on that front in the slightest. But that was okay, because she was dedicated to working against the state in a screwed up system. Most of the beginning of my case I knew most people and even Carrie didn’t believe me when I say I didn’t do it. Later on I passed 3 polygraph tests trying to prove I didn’t do it, and only after the 3rd one when I passed it with the actual prosecutor / State did Carrie tell me she strongly believes I didn’t do it. She gave me the best options to follow forward and going to trial with a minors words against mine was bleak, Carrie fought for the best outcome, I served 0 days in jail, no fees or Fines, Didn’t have to sign a sexual registry, all 4 counts were dropped to a Class C Abuse of a child. And 1 year of DOC Probation in which I spent 3 weeks on before the DOC discharged me from probation saying my crime didn’t fit criteria of having probation as I was a zero risk person and this was the only thing I’ve ever gotten on my record.
All said and done, I’m glad Carrie pulled through for me and allowed me to stay out of prison and remain with my family and to continue working she’s a tough person to understand and rough around the edges when talking to her but she’s nothing but business which is what you want in an attorney. Thanks Carrie for giving me my life back! 60 years was a long time to be away.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Charles
I am absolutely appalled by the complete lack of professionalism and utter disregard for my situation shown by Carrie Fulton Brown from this Law Group. I entrusted her with my case, believing her promises of dedicated representation, and instead, I received nothing but empty words and an empty bank account. She happily accepted my retainer, and then proceeded to do absolutely nothing. During the 6 months period she was my attorney, before her withdrawal, phone calls went unanswered, meetings/appointments were canceled for no apparent reasons. No investigations were done on my case, she did not interview no witnesses, and the so called ”victim“. Furthermore, Carrie had the audacity to tell me I was borderline harassing her by calling her and her incompetent paralegal Lisa too much. She literally took my money and vanished into thin air. Carrie Fulton Brown is a trash of attorney. I suffered significantly due to her inaction, and I was left feeling completely abandoned and betrayed. I would strongly advise anyone considering hiring her to look elsewhere. Save your money, save your time, and save yourself the immense frustration and disappointment. She is a disgrace to the legal profession.
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29 Jan, 2025 by David castro
Muy agradecido con su ayuda Marissa fue muy atenta con su trabajo.
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28 Oct, 2019 by Candis
Aimee is a master problem-solver. She is able to meet you where you're at, map out where you want to go and which legal options are available to you.
I've reached out to Aimee for legal consulting with everything from giving an eviction notice to how to structure a new business/Enterprise and she not only offered mindful options but encouraged me to make more mindful decisions as well.
Aimee combines a mindful approach with nimble, legal precision. What more could you want?
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25 Sep, 2019 by Michelle
I hired Aimee as a consulting attorney on my family law case. She was extremely responsive, kind, and most importantly very knowledgeable. I would recommend Aimee to anyone looking to hire a consulting attorney.
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24 Sep, 2019 by Ted
I hired Aimee as a consulting attorney. I was representing myself prose. After being jerked around by over priced attorneys I was almost about to give up. But then I found Aimee. She was the most down to earth easy to talk to attorney I’ve ever met. She wasn’t just an attorney she became a friend. She listened. She never gouged me for ridiculous amounts of money. She walked me through everything and held my hand. Her name says it all. A god damn CHAMPION!!!
Ted
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28 Jan, 2025 by Tyler ball
19 Nov, 2024 by Tracy cramer
I’d recommend ensuring that your staff.. whether a secretary, paralegal, or receptionist... has a clear understanding of basic client-facing information. Prospective clients should be able to quickly obtain answers to foundational questions such as:
1. Consultation Fees: Whether the firm charges for an initial consultation and, if so, the amount.
2. Billing Structure: Whether services are billed on a flat fee, hourly rate, or incrementally
3. Retainer Amount: The cost to retain the attorney’s services and the terms of the retainer agreement.
Equipping your staff with this knowledge fosters efficiency, professionalism, and client trust. A well-prepared team ensures potential clients feel valued and confident in their initial interaction with your firm.
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11 Oct, 2024 by Logan davis
I had a very ugly and contested divorce/custody battle. Kathryn fought hard for me and would recommend her for anyone facing a highly contentious divorce.
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03 Feb, 2025 by Jocelyn sanchez
They are so responsive!!
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29 Jan, 2025 by Alexander melamed
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17 Feb, 2024 by Mike padur
15 Nov, 2023 by Heather benedict
Has one foot in the grave, quick to temper, lacks ethics, willing to skirt the law when he personally can financially benefit.
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28 Aug, 2023 by Larry williams
04 Jan, 2025 by Hope ibabao
09 Dec, 2024 by Anthony washington
I am happy with the way that strong law handled all aspects of the incident I went through thank you
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29 Nov, 2024 by Jerod hughes
They were top notch customer service and kept an open line of communication with real human beings. Pretty good experience all things considered.
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20 May, 2021 by Yvonne mcclurkin
I am extremely disappointed in the service I have received from Mr. Gossing although it’s not GHG legal if you run into this attorney it’s hit or miss. I have read several reviews as to how great and attentive he is however at this point I feel it’s just personal because he is so unresponsive to me. I try not to be a bother but apparently that gets me nowhere as well. Throughout my bankruptcy I pretty much received the same service and when he and his previous business partner parted ways I felt a loyalty to him and stuck it out with his piss poor service because when he is responsive he is AMAZING!! Unfortunately that type of service an unresponsiveness is truly unacceptable. It seems as though he is way to busy to even attempt to make you feel as a priority.
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13 Jan, 2018 by Dee st. john
When we filed bankruptcy with the help of GHG Legal in March 2017, my credit score was around 500 and I had more than $500K in debt. Our bankruptcy discharged in July 2017. As of yesterday, my credit score is 644!! I'm on my way back to financial health, I completed my bachelor's degree once the stress of other debt was lifted and just started a new job with a great new salary!! Thank you for helping us through the process and help in us get a fresh start!!
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21 Oct, 2016 by Brendan brown
Great lawyer ........Thank you Brian H
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14 Dec, 2024 by Shannon zimmerly
Nothing can prepare you for the passing of your Mother.
The daunting process of probate can debilitate anyone.
I was looking for an attorney, via a referral ... I had 2 names.
Was able to connect with Grady Heins.
Grady has been more than a warrior for my sister and I during this dragged out process.
My Mother has another child & did not update her copy of a will from 2015.
The other child ended up with everything.
But decided he was above the law.
We are still grappled with this tedious process.
Grady has been forward thinking, thoughtful, fair & strategic.
Grady and his team have been the best assembled group to take care of my sister and I.
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10 Apr, 2024 by A a
My family hired Stu to transfer a conservatorship from Washington State to Arizona. Stu worked diligently and quickly and got the job done in a professional manner. Wish he was in Texas so I could hire him again! Pick Stu Morgan for your attorney, you can be assured you will be taken care of and your bill will not be padded .
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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27 Jun, 2023 by The stowers family
Stuart Morgan is the best litigation attorney in town! We were so lucky that Stu was so highly recommended by many people within our community. Stu helped my husband and I through a very difficult time in our lives, he was so supportive, honest and fought hard for our family’s rights! We are thankful for Grady Heins, who stepped in at a hearing when Stu was unavailable and Grady was outstanding! Stu and Grady’s legal assistant, Amy Shackelford was also amazing! She was so quick and efficient! Stu, Grady and Amy is a outstanding legal team and Ledger Square Law is highly recommended to all my family and friends!
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- 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.
