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27 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
Very weak in dealing with opposing attorney. After months of calls, emails, a court trial for a municipal matter, we ended up back at the original stipulation/penalty. Cost us thousands in wasted money on a lawyer only to have to pay the original fine. She was weak in dealing with male attorneys and municipal staff. Disappointed.
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23 Jan, 2019 by Lawrence bell
Very professional
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06 Sep, 2024 by David adler
Very professional, knowledgeable staff. The attorneys are very good!!
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17 Aug, 2024 by Samantha fransway
Ben was a very honest and respectful attorney. I very much appreciated working with him!
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04 Dec, 2023 by Rachel super
To whom it may concern, Jason Martell is flippant, unsophisticated, and will not hesitate to attack you personally in a civil function. Do not trust him or his law firm to do their due diligence and fully investigate any one term or notion that could impact an all important family case. Also, be weary if you come from any other ethnicity or are not Caucasian because racial epitaphs and attacks from his perspective are forgivable with respect to the hospitality of children. He will draw emotional conclusions, exhibit gender bias, and conflate all issues in an attempt to confuse and overwhelm clients. If you state anything with any amount of fortitude, you will be attacked, debased, and accused of being too serious about essential matters. His overbearing and non-subjective personality does not fit within family law/custody oriented matters. Ask yourself, since this firm has such low reviews, why does the state appoint guardian ad litem representation from said firm to arbitrate on behalf of a child’s lifestyle/circumstances/placement. Be alarmed, you cannot trust that a person like this will respect the bounds of civility. If you are appointed a guardian ad litem from this firm, beware.
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10 May, 2024 by Joshua neitzke
Cool
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30 Mar, 2024 by Bryan londerville
Heath 5 stars not enough when you are a 10 Thank you
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30 Mar, 2024 by Tony lottice
It doesn't matter what you need. HEATH will get the job done for you and save you time & money! If there was an option for 100 stars thats what I would be giving!
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10 May, 2024 by Joshua neitzke
Cool
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30 Mar, 2024 by Bryan londerville
Heath 5 stars not enough when you are a 10 Thank you
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30 Mar, 2024 by Tony lottice
It doesn't matter what you need. HEATH will get the job done for you and save you time & money! If there was an option for 100 stars thats what I would be giving!
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04 Apr, 2023 by James
I needed a second opinion for a contract and he reviewed my case. The concern did not require much work so there was no formal agreement but he did not charge me anything and imparted reassuring information.
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09 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
This attorney seemed knowledgeable and eager to help with my case. After retaining, he initially seemed to be somewhat productive in helping my case, however after a couple months, things began to not go in my favor, phone calls were not returned promptly, emails were not returned & I was billed for them anyway. A check payment was lost, and after a month passed, his assistant called for repayment. Overall this attorney did not seem to fight for my best interest. A few months after our pitiful agreement was signed, more problems began, so I reached out to him via email for advise. I NEVER received a response to that specific email, however I did receive a bill for it. I never paid the bill, but continued to receive it a couple more times. This attorney was a waste of retainer, time & do not recommend him to anyone.
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12 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
At first he seemed extremely knowledgeable, eager to work with me and ready to help me get custody. After hired though I only heard from him about payments for my retainer. Which I had paid when stated I would but somehow they misplaced two checks. Once he got the full retainer he charged me for reading and responding to emails, but never actually responded. Then the final straw was he told me that my case was taken care of, and I didn't hear from him in four months. By then I was assigned a court date for contempt of court. Turns out the court date where he was suppose to take care of everything he cancelled. Once in contempt I went to get a public defender. After this he all of a sudden called me nonstop trying to be my public defender. Has some nerve on that one. I fired him and am now looking for an Atty to fix all this. This time I'm researching and reading reviews. I'm told that the mess he made of my very simple case is deplorable, and professionals I've talked to thus far can not believe how bad he treated me and my case.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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12 Jun, 2022 by Jason dennison
01 Oct, 2021 by Jim galas
23 Feb, 2017 by Nikki watson
They are taking their sweet time closing the house we are trying to buy. They have made multiple errors and not getting paperwork done on time. It may not matter to them, but when you are trying to buy a house and create a life, it matters to the buyer. Someone needs to get a work ethic or quit.
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06 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. Johnson helped us through a myriad of details when our elderly mother needed assistance with her estate planning. He explained everything thoroughly and we knew we were in good hands. We have recommended him to other family members and they have been very pleased with his professionalism and expert knowledge.
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16 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
Paul Johnson takes advantage of clients and overbills for his services to the elderly. He was very unprofessional and spoke to other people about us and our case. They happened to be acquaintances and told us what he said. We would suggest no one ever hire him. We have also reported him to the bar.
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25 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
Paul is an extremely knowledgeable and reliable attorney. He has helped me and my family with numerous issues; I recommend him often to friends and acquaintances.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Amy cywinski
BEWARE!!!! Amy Eddy is a high priced attorney, staff misspelled my name on initial filing of probate documents, Amy doesn't return my emails, phone calls, won't answer my questions but her staff keeps sending my brother invoices for high priced attorney fees. My brother's court documents expired and they have made no progress on closing my Dads estate but attorney Amy Eddy keeps sending my brother her high priced attorneys fees. I feel totally uncomfortable with Amy Eddy handling my Dad's estate. Went to court asked for her to be removed because she isn't helping my brother through the probate process just charging him fees. She won't remove herself because I think she just wants to collect her high priced fees and profit off my deceased Army Veteran father's estate. I will be filing a complaint against her law license with the WI State board of attorneys for attorney misconduct.
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20 Apr, 2023 by Mrs. lea
Takes advantage of people.
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11 Aug, 2020 by Krista mendyke
fun place to grab coffee
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23 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
We were treated well, with respect, and had great representation. Honesty is a rare in this field, but this is really good and honest people that want to help.
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23 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Uses this office for bankruptcy. 2 years and it's not final. I have showed up at every scheduled apt only to be asked what did I need?! Always told to come back and they would get to it. Had a court hearing scheduled on foreclosure - no one from the office showed up. It seems his wife runs the office and doesn't pass on information. Basically she took my money and hasnt done a thing. She told me not to tell my mortgage company we had an attorney. Extremely unprofessional. Doesn't return calls or emails. The judge at court stated she wants to know what Attorney Christian is doing and is going to demand and explanation from him regarding his handling of our case. Don't hire them for any reason
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04 Feb, 2016 by Shane
Be aware of the fact that just because a lawyer is appointed by the courts in a CHIPS case, the financial responsibility lies upon the individual. Atty. Christian has no interest in arguing any case as he gets paid either way. He was of no help whatsoever in my CHIPS case, argued with me that questions I had were "Not his job", would accept no emails at his office, habitually was uninformed as to dates and times of various meetings and hearings surrounding my case.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Nearlydeadguyplaysrocketleague
Continued prosecution was "not in the intrest of justice."
"No comment."
Woofless is still gay
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30 Jan, 2024 by Anonymous
Doesn't want to do her job. Moves to dismiss cases even when there is a mountain of evidence against them just so she doesn't have to do work. Is a truly terrible person.
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18 Jul, 2011 by Anonymous
I hired kelly to draft the buysell agreement for my business after a friend recommended her. She was very knowledgeable and brought a lot of issues to my attention that I hadn't considered before. Her fees were also very reasonable compared to other attorneys in the area.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Galen kincanon
Very unprofessional and unethical lawfirm. I can only speak from my experience with Oliver Bauer, but he uses witnesses that lie on the stand. I made him aware that purjery was committed, and the same witness was used as a credibility witness on another court date.
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30 May, 2024 by Beau
Paul was great.
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19 Dec, 2023 by Lisa morgan docter
Do not....I repeat do not hire Herbert Humke unless you want to be ignored. Tells you that you can't afford to file contempt of court!!! Tell you what Herbert I will take my money elsewhere.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Galen kincanon
Very unprofessional and unethical lawfirm. I can only speak from my experience with Oliver Bauer, but he uses witnesses that lie on the stand. I made him aware that purjery was committed, and the same witness was used as a credibility witness on another court date.
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30 May, 2024 by Beau
Paul was great.
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19 Dec, 2023 by Lisa morgan docter
Do not....I repeat do not hire Herbert Humke unless you want to be ignored. Tells you that you can't afford to file contempt of court!!! Tell you what Herbert I will take my money elsewhere.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Galen kincanon
Very unprofessional and unethical lawfirm. I can only speak from my experience with Oliver Bauer, but he uses witnesses that lie on the stand. I made him aware that purjery was committed, and the same witness was used as a credibility witness on another court date.
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30 May, 2024 by Beau
Paul was great.
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19 Dec, 2023 by Lisa morgan docter
Do not....I repeat do not hire Herbert Humke unless you want to be ignored. Tells you that you can't afford to file contempt of court!!! Tell you what Herbert I will take my money elsewhere.
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26 Dec, 2022 by Dan s
Terrible experience with this law firm. Attorney Zick should be retired, she is so disorganized and heavily relies on her secretary to remind her how to do her job. Secretary has a bad attitude. Took almost a month to handle a simple land contract sale. Would never use this law office again!
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13 Sep, 2020 by Kaycee meracle
Always helpful.
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20 May, 2020 by Jessica ibarra
Attorney gave me the wrong dates to reopen a case and lost out entirely at another chance of having my case looked at. Throughout the duration of my case I kept being asked for my opinion on what I thought we should do instead of being guided by what I thought was a professional and knowledgeable attorney. Do not recommend.
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24 Jan, 2024 by Karoline olson
Mark was brought on by another attorney my family was using to help with a part of an insurance settlement my family was receiving. We wanted to use him as our estate lawyer and I drove all the way out of state to meet him and was told to reach out to him after I spoke with my other family members. I emailed, called and no response. He even went so fat as to disappear on my other attorney and held up our ability to receive our settlement. SO unprofessional. If we were not ideal clients, then the least he could have said as a business owner and professional that he could not work with us. I do not reccomend.
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28 Feb, 2022 by David
18 Jan, 2022 by Bj d
07 Aug, 2024 by Amy cywinski
BEWARE!!!! Amy Eddy is a high priced attorney, staff misspelled my name on initial filing of probate documents, Amy doesn't return my emails, phone calls, won't answer my questions but her staff keeps sending my brother invoices for high priced attorney fees. My brother's court documents expired and they have made no progress on closing my Dads estate but attorney Amy Eddy keeps sending my brother her high priced attorneys fees. I feel totally uncomfortable with Amy Eddy handling my Dad's estate. Went to court asked for her to be removed because she isn't helping my brother through the probate process just charging him fees. She won't remove herself because I think she just wants to collect her high priced fees and profit off my deceased Army Veteran father's estate. I will be filing a complaint against her law license with the WI State board of attorneys for attorney misconduct.
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04 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
Absolutely terrible! Katherine "Katie" Young is a utter liar. She'll tell you shes working on something but never does. Every time you call her, you have to repeat your wishes over and over just so she can make more money. She'll tell you she called someone for you but then when you check with that person, they've never heard from her! She's arrogant, condescending, demeaning, and gives lawyers their bad name! Avoid her at all costs!
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20 Apr, 2023 by Mrs. lea
Takes advantage of people.
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14 Jan, 2021 by Tammie
I hired Herb to handle my case. The experience was unfortunate. He wouldn't return phone calls. Though many messages were left, it sometimes took weeks. This made everything take so much longer than necessary; the case dragged on and on. Papers needing my signature came with my name misspelled. That was never corrected. For the final, legal, paperwork, I just crossed it out and rewrote it. He made me feel very insignificant . . . he was too busy to take my case seriously.
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03 Dec, 2018 by Lee
I've been working with Attorney Humke for about a year. In all this time, I've found him to be professional and great at putting forth my best interests.
The way I wanted to handle my case was by fighting it standing up instead of getting down in the muck. Attorney Humke has done an outstanding job of being direct and clear, striking hard when necessary, but being cautious and not overplaying his hand.
Also, he reminds me of Sam the Eagle. I recommend him highly.
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23 Aug, 2015 by Faith
My husband hired this attorney because he believed he had the reputation of his father, not the case. He was interested in us in the beginning but that changed during the process. He waited until the last moment to do things which he told us he was going to do the day we met with him,which we have in writing. This caused us to have to file for extensions which we feel we should not have been charged for since they were his mistakes. This happened more than once. He would not return calls, and made us feel as though we were not important clients. We asked for monthly statements, it took many months of asking before we received any. I would not recommend him .
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08 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Unfortunately there were high expectations and they were not met by Mr. Sharkey.
Very professional, but limited knowledge and not very intuitive. Spent more time than needed discussing him personally and getting charged for it. The invoice contained redundant information/items. It was very detailed, however quite a few grey areas that said the same thing.
Biggest disappointment was two-fold: First, had to explain situations 3 to 4 times before comprehension and while the expectation for Mr Sharkey was set on day 1 in terms of what was needed, he did not meet that expectation. And note,,,the expectation or what was asked of Mr Sharkey does not have any relation to the outcome of the issue. One other note: After releasing Mr Sharkey and notifying the other party being dealt with - their response was: "We understand" I think that speaks volumes. End result: Overcharged and disappointed.
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22 Mar, 2010 by Mary
I hired Mr. Skinner for the probate of my sister's estate. It was a very frustrating experience as I was told I had to spend a great deal of money on depositions and a handwriting expert only to never have the results entered into court because Mr.Skinner said I needed to settled, that was after he demanded another retainer or he would drop me as a client. I was left clueless and helpless because he said he got me to a settlement and would no longer need to represent me unless I now pay his new higher fee. There was still some unforseen situations that occured and I had no representation. For these reasons I would not recommend Mr. Skinner.
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23 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
I found it difficult to work with Michael. I am disappointed with the settlement amount he achieved for me.
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04 Jul, 2024 by Lizzy lahaie
Some of you have the wrong Monroe county. It’s disgusting that you didn’t do your research bc the Monroe county you’re mad at is in New York. You’re essentially giving someone who does their job a 1 star review.
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21 May, 2024 by Heavy130
They don’t review and information given and the judge in branch 3 traffic court said that “ if the officer shows up and has a calibration sheet saying it’s in spec. Then the ticket stands as it is.” I understand the ticket and would pay the fee, but it’s my wife’s first ticket in 24 years of driving. I just want to keep it off her record, if possible. The area she got the ticket off from 94 to industrial ave in Tomah is a bad section. But I would vote out this DA and put someone that cares about people just trying to pay bills to survive.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Patricia brannan
I watched the video of the DA totally disrespecting an officer, violating the law because of who she thinks she is and now making excuses. It is abhorrent to me that an officer of the court so blatantly holds herself above the law. I hope she is at least reported and reprimanded by ARDC and suspended from her duties without pay.
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07 Aug, 2023 by Haven
Morrow, DeShea D was legit looking at automobiles for sale while in court defending one of her people. Literally paid some ridiculous amount for someone to be looking at automobiles in court, saying that theres nothing they could do. Do not recommend. Get a public defender instead.
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16 Oct, 2022 by Tom white
09 Mar, 2022 by Mike
It is a joke I tell you of someone that is breaking the law and you tell me there is nothing you can do about it yes his name is Joseph graves and he is laying about his address he works at Hippo sub the address is 3008 shore drive please get him
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17 Jan, 2024 by Scott
My parents utilized him as a lawyer. I have since called him multiple times, and he never ever calls back. I would not recommend him.
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04 Jun, 2023 by Marci spencer
I was happy with the service my parents received in the beginning, but over the last couple of years, I have called multiple times needing a call back and have not received so much as one call back.
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17 Jan, 2024 by Scott
My parents utilized him as a lawyer. I have since called him multiple times, and he never ever calls back. I would not recommend him.
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04 Jun, 2023 by Marci spencer
I was happy with the service my parents received in the beginning, but over the last couple of years, I have called multiple times needing a call back and have not received so much as one call back.
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29 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
Hired him before I knew about disciplinary action against him. Now Richard has now facing another disciplinary action. Heed the warning signs! Richard is unprepared and gives in to the other side. He will not fight for you. We too had to hire another attorney to undue the damage he caused in our case!
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08 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
As my attorney, he was not interested in focusing on the details of my case but rather laws in general. Every case is different. He didn't know the specifics of my case while we were in court. Unprepared.
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16 Apr, 2013 by Awibergp
The overall experience was very bad. I ended up having to hire someone else. Proceed with caution.
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25 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
I can specifically say she did nothing but make sure her invoices were sent and money received. Do NOT waste your time here. If she doesn't see an immediate EASY PAYOUT shes's uninterested and NOT and ADVOCATE for you.
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16 Feb, 2015 by Jacqueline
A friend recommended Nola as the best but she seems to have declined. From the first phone call I was told repeatedly consultation would be $395. Told this 2 times by Nola and 3 times by various office staff on phone and before and after consultation. Our first session ran over 1 hour as she asked questions sending me off into tangents rather than getting the story out. After 1 hour I asked about what I would have to pay for additional time. She told me "Don't worry about it," but later sent me a bill for an additional $395. She took notes but the typed summary she sent a few days later was full of factual errors. Moreover she refused to give me a straight answer when I questioned how she would proceed or what my chances of winning would be. Rather she made vague assurances that after I signed a contract with her she would reveal her plan. I grew increasingly suspicious of her professional capabilities and after careful consideration decided to look for someone else.
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19 Apr, 2012 by Anonymous
Paid 395.00 for initial consult. All she did was take notes, no advice. I provided significant typed documentation and she proceeded to take notes on a legal pad off of my documents while I sat there. Then she passed case on to associate who didn't review the file and couldn't read her notes so he had several pages of questions for me that were already addressed in detail. Associate drafted a letter to my opponent that was terribly incorrect and didn't reflect the facts and statements I provided in writing and verbally. Hours and hours of time wasted at hundreds of dollars an hour. Terrible customer service.
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08 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
I would not waste my time with this downtown. He's a liar and a thief. He should be disbarred. I would run for my life. Stay away from this man for sure
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21 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
Never communicated my information to other lawyer. Twisted stories. Had to constantly repeat myself and pay for the same issues over and over again. No follow up, no responses unless I called or emailed again and again.
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26 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
He will take more money from you than he gives you ( he took an estimated $26,000 from me in a 9 month time frame!) He is not available in emergency situation or weekends but he will charge you like he is. Don't lock your keys in your car or break down on the side of the road if its the weekend! He will cut off everything he thinks you don't need! Such things as a simple local newspaper subscription and cable! He will also treat you like you are a child, he will talk down to you and humiliate you! He does not return phone calls making you call him numerous times and he will charge you for every phone conversation, every check written, every bill mailed (if he pays your bills that is) and contact with him what so ever he will charge you and he will charge a VERY large amount, a lawyers fee even though he is technically not your lawyer but your trustee! He will give you a very hard time when you need money out of your trust to purchase an item you NEED, like a bed!! He will lie to you, he will say he mailed you a check but he really did not, his Secretary has actually busted him out on that one! He will pay your bills late ruining your credit if he even chooses to pay them at all!!! He also does not follow the rules established for the trust!
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23 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
On a set up this attorney took investments stated the investments were replaced never happened very suspect about business dealings never had timelines or records or transactions during his services
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02 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
He is a horrible person. He name calls and makes up stories. When you try to correct his stories he emails you harrassing letters with horrible comments.
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04 Oct, 2019 by Susan
I hired Norman Goeschko for the probate of my mother. Norman took the case so easy but once I hired him....he didn’t communicate at all to me or my sisters by phone, letters, email or any other way. I had to fire him and hire another attorney to get the probate done. Then Norman gave my new attorney a hard time and would not forward all the documents to my new attorney. Very disappointed with Norman and not professional at all. This probate when on for 3 years because he didn’t communicate in any way after I called, my sisters called for any updates, etc. after I fired him he slapped me with a extremely high bill and Norman didn’t do anything for our family. I don’t recommend him to anyone. I know 4 attorneys and he is terrible comparing him to the others. Norman is a nightmare.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Terrence lafaive
This women will literally lie to you
Saying you don't have a case in order to shirk work. Text book gold-brick .
She will go as far as even trying to persuade you with erroneous information to convince you to not appeal your case.
She represented my guy Curtis Brown and ended up causing a mistrial due to her ineffective performance.
This poor man is doing 34 years in prison due to her negligence.
I ask for my casefile and she won't even give me documents that negate my guilt.
Marcella you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself..
When confronted by the Office of Lawyer regulation about emails that allude toward prosecutoral misconduct being withheld. She literally ignored me.
Public defender Marcella depeters is the epitome of what's wrong with America's justice system.
Shame on you.
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01 Oct, 2021 by Rico hart
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A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
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- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
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- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
What are your fees, and how do you bill?
Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
