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07 Sep, 2022 by Corey cagle
Very helpful for dealing with a Land Contract and tenant issue. Will use again if the need arises.
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02 Sep, 2022 by O c
Mr. McClain was very helpful and generous with his time. He is a very knowledgeable and honest attorney. Highly recommend.
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03 Nov, 2021 by Randy america
Mr. McClain took time out of his day to consult me over the phone regarding a real estate litigation matter saving me countless hours of chasing around questions on the internet. His was extremely pleasant, honest and knowledgeable and I would not hesitate to call him again. It was refreshing to know that in today's world I could call someone, they would pick up and offer help when I needed it. Thanks, Mr. McClain.
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01 Nov, 2018 by Ashley
My fiance hired Rhys for an assualt charge which they wanted jail time but he fought with the prosecutor and was able to get it down to probation and fines which he was happy with. He fought for him and was more than willing to go to trial if they didnt give him a fair deal. He was also always on top of things. Super nice guy, highly recommend him.
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05 Sep, 2016 by David
In December of 2015, my daughter made a mistake. She got involved with the wrong person, and ended up accused of a felonious assault and theft. I found Atty. Jones's number in the phone book, called his office, and he saw me that afternoon. He also introduced me to his associate, Atty. Ron Yarwood, and the two of them took care of my daughter's case. They immediately took steps to get her out of jail and released on bond. They informed us of her legal rights and liabilities, and kept us informed of the progress of her case. They educated us from the beginning on what my daughter's risks were, and negotiated hard on her behalf. From the outset, they told us that they had no fear of going to trial, if that was what her defense demanded; but in the end, they were able to negotiate her sentence down to 2 misdemeanors, with her punishment being only a year's probation.
I was very gratified over the fact that they quoted me a fixed fee at the beginning, and never asked for any more fees as the process went on. I also found them both to be very accessible. I contacted them by email and phone on numerous occasions and they always replied the same day or the next. I always felt that they had my daughter's best interest at heart, but they also never let her forget how serious the trouble was that she had gotten into. I am extremely grateful to them for their time and expertise as well as the outcome they were able to negotiate for my daughter. I fear that, with a less competent team, the outcome could have been substantially worse.
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26 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
Attorney Cartright-Jones was able to find major flaws in my dui case and was able to get the suspension and dui dismissed in a month. Had I not hired this attorney, I would have unnecessarily been charged with a dui. I can now go on with life. This attorney may be the best defense attorney in the Youngstown and surrounding area.
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04 Jun, 2024 by Diane
I hired Atty Bruno 3 years ago. M for issues with my ex-husband. I have rehired her again to help me with issues for visitation with my granddaughter. I could not be happier with Atty. Bruno!
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09 Oct, 2022 by Mike
People who complain about her pricing, truly mind-blowing! People should NOT bargain shop when trying to fight for custody of their children, the outcome will be less than desired.
Over the last year, Lynn has given me 110% during a very stressful custody case. A case that involved my children being taken to Florida without me knowing and false abuse accusations. Attorney Bruno assured me throughout every step of this process and kept me updated on all possible outcomes. The BEST possible outcome, was the outcome Lynn got me! Thanks to Lynn, my children are now safe and I have full residential and custodial custody!
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03 Oct, 2022 by Allison
Thank you Attorney Bruno for WINNING my brother full-custody of his children.
I truly admire your EXCEPTIONAL work-ethic and professionalism.
You are not only an outstanding attorney, but you are also an outstanding mother and person.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to our concerns and delivering results.
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06 Apr, 2018 by Billy
I had a situation and wont get into details, but had some false criminal allegations that led to a case in the federal court. Basically I had some friends that werent friends and put me and my family in jeopardy. I was facing prison. Mr. Duffrin said "Dont worry, we got this." I felt comforted. We went through the process and the TRUTH came out. I am a free man today because of Mr. Duffrin and recommend him to anyone facing criminal allegations. He will get the job done right!!~
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04 May, 2015 by Duke
If you're looking for a top, respected attorney who understands the law, is a great strategist, can plan expertly but also think on his feet, one who communicates thoroughly and timely and is someone who cares for his clients and fosters their trust, Atty. Robert Duffrin is second to none. Rob has helped and represented me and my family on several occasions with optimal results and I highly recommend him! These cases included real estate research and documentation, establishment of an LLC, advice on small business and pursuit of a civil protection order by an unrelated adult towards a juvenile child.
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14 Feb, 2012 by Dale
Called Rob after a friend suggested him. I am skeptical by nature & that includes lawyers. A few lawyers I've work with in the past didn't listen & didn't seem to care much. Rob put me at ease, listened, asked questions & I could tell he had my best interest at heart. He was very patient with my ques & wasn't at all offended when I asked for further explanations. His work has saved me money, time & a ton of worry. He's a straight shooter & won't waste your time.
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25 Feb, 2017 by Dan
My name is Daniel, I am writing this letter in regards to attorney Chuck Kay. I would like to let you know that in all my years of dealing with attorneys, I have never had a more compassionate, thorough attorney as Chuck has been to me. He set a very high bar for attorneys. He has never lead me to believe that my legal issues are any less important than anything else he is working on. I find Chuck Kay to be one of the best attorneys I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Hands-down I would give Chuck Kay as an attorney a five star rating for everything that he does for his clients.
Sincerely, Danielle J Lucas
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09 Jan, 2017 by Geisha
Mr. Kay was a tremendous help in a time of need, in which I had deadlines and documents I had no knowledge on my own to decipher. He wrote a response to parties involved and got my case back on track and guided me through a proper course of action after that. Without Mr. Kay’s expertise, knowledge, and experience, I believe I would be in a deficit financially and time wasted. I would highly recommend Mr. Kay to anyone who desires representation they can trust and rest assured that they are in the hands of a well experienced and knowledgeable Lawyer.
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01 Feb, 2014 by Candace
Renee is an absolute AWESOME lawyer!! She is very straight forward and honest with you! She gets right on the job and gets you exactly what you're entitled to! I highly recommend her! She is extremely knowledgeable & no one will get anything over on her. She is fierce when she needs to be! She totally impressed me & will be the only lawyer I ever hirer or recommend!!!
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09 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Attorney Dunlap kept me informed with my case and got me what I deserved in the end. He wasn't bamboozled by the other parties loud-mouthed attorney. I would hire him again without thinking twice and I refer everyone I know to him! Thank you, Attorney Dunlap for your professional conduct both in the court room and outside of it.
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20 Jul, 2023 by Dennis lucas, sr.
Great reasonably priced caring Attorney. Would definitely recommend.
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22 Apr, 2019 by Nahed seder
I can not find the right words to describe my trust and my satisfaction of attorney mcnally s efforts in helping one of my friends when she was in need to an attorney...his time..his presence..and his devotion toward his clients unheared of...i recommend his firm to those who wants results and justice.
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20 Jul, 2023 by Dennis lucas, sr.
Great reasonably priced caring Attorney. Would definitely recommend.
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22 Apr, 2019 by Nahed seder
I can not find the right words to describe my trust and my satisfaction of attorney mcnally s efforts in helping one of my friends when she was in need to an attorney...his time..his presence..and his devotion toward his clients unheared of...i recommend his firm to those who wants results and justice.
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02 Apr, 2023 by German select rottweilers
Great people great firm! Very proud to be a client! Angela gets the job done!
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12 Oct, 2022 by Michael tsitlakides
Att. Angela Mikulka listen’s and very Professional.
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04 Feb, 2021 by Angie yale
Professional and very caring,sympathetic to your situation.
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12 Jul, 2024 by Denise haas
Professional
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07 Jan, 2024 by Donkie 330
Don't waste your time. I called them because my past employer was breaking labor laws (they still are, star extruded shapes). I did get a call back which was nice, but unfortunately the attorney is too busy. And the lady I spoke with on the phone wasn't helpful at all.
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05 Nov, 2023 by Sean likens
Called on 11/01/2023 was told I wound receive a call the following day, never received a call it now 11/5/2023.. Don't bother now! Thanks
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12 Jul, 2024 by Denise haas
Professional
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07 Jan, 2024 by Donkie 330
Don't waste your time. I called them because my past employer was breaking labor laws (they still are, star extruded shapes). I did get a call back which was nice, but unfortunately the attorney is too busy. And the lady I spoke with on the phone wasn't helpful at all.
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05 Nov, 2023 by Sean likens
Called on 11/01/2023 was told I wound receive a call the following day, never received a call it now 11/5/2023.. Don't bother now! Thanks
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12 Jul, 2024 by Denise haas
Professional
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07 Jan, 2024 by Donkie 330
Don't waste your time. I called them because my past employer was breaking labor laws (they still are, star extruded shapes). I did get a call back which was nice, but unfortunately the attorney is too busy. And the lady I spoke with on the phone wasn't helpful at all.
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05 Nov, 2023 by Sean likens
Called on 11/01/2023 was told I wound receive a call the following day, never received a call it now 11/5/2023.. Don't bother now! Thanks
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08 Dec, 2023 by Shannon armstrong
Referred by prepaid legal to this firm and not only did they refuse to take the case due to charging 4x more but never even called to tell me. Rude. Money hungry.
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18 Jun, 2023 by Bobby brown
No kne calls you back!
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20 May, 2023 by Brittany shannon
28 May, 2024 by Jen e.
Excellent law firm
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13 May, 2024 by Quincetuna fowler
Navigating a divorce is a complex process, and finding the right attorney is crucial. Unfortunately, your experience with the attorney you hired did not meet your expectations. Despite seeking clarification and guidance, you were left feeling uninformed and unsupported. The attorney failed to sign essential paperwork and did not fulfill promises made at the end of your case, leaving you with unresolved issues and potential legal consequences. It is important to address these matters promptly by seeking a second opinion and documenting all communication. This experience highlights the importance of transparency and professionalism in legal services…. Please do not hire this attorney. It does not waste your headache or a waste of your money.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Chris brown
Stay away from Rauser & Associates! Waste of your time and definitely your money. Took my money then asked about my income. After all this the kept my return for almost a month. After keeping 25% of it for doing nothing. The only reason I am leaving a bad review is because I called another law firm, and the first thing they asked about was my income and told me I made too much. That they couldn't help me and wouldn't waste my time. So if you have any other options I would not use this company. I wouldn't have given them a star but I couldn't leave the review unless I gave them one.
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28 May, 2024 by Jen e.
Excellent law firm
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13 May, 2024 by Quincetuna fowler
Navigating a divorce is a complex process, and finding the right attorney is crucial. Unfortunately, your experience with the attorney you hired did not meet your expectations. Despite seeking clarification and guidance, you were left feeling uninformed and unsupported. The attorney failed to sign essential paperwork and did not fulfill promises made at the end of your case, leaving you with unresolved issues and potential legal consequences. It is important to address these matters promptly by seeking a second opinion and documenting all communication. This experience highlights the importance of transparency and professionalism in legal services…. Please do not hire this attorney. It does not waste your headache or a waste of your money.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Chris brown
Stay away from Rauser & Associates! Waste of your time and definitely your money. Took my money then asked about my income. After all this the kept my return for almost a month. After keeping 25% of it for doing nothing. The only reason I am leaving a bad review is because I called another law firm, and the first thing they asked about was my income and told me I made too much. That they couldn't help me and wouldn't waste my time. So if you have any other options I would not use this company. I wouldn't have given them a star but I couldn't leave the review unless I gave them one.
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28 May, 2024 by Jen e.
Excellent law firm
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13 May, 2024 by Quincetuna fowler
Navigating a divorce is a complex process, and finding the right attorney is crucial. Unfortunately, your experience with the attorney you hired did not meet your expectations. Despite seeking clarification and guidance, you were left feeling uninformed and unsupported. The attorney failed to sign essential paperwork and did not fulfill promises made at the end of your case, leaving you with unresolved issues and potential legal consequences. It is important to address these matters promptly by seeking a second opinion and documenting all communication. This experience highlights the importance of transparency and professionalism in legal services…. Please do not hire this attorney. It does not waste your headache or a waste of your money.
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29 Apr, 2024 by Chris brown
Stay away from Rauser & Associates! Waste of your time and definitely your money. Took my money then asked about my income. After all this the kept my return for almost a month. After keeping 25% of it for doing nothing. The only reason I am leaving a bad review is because I called another law firm, and the first thing they asked about was my income and told me I made too much. That they couldn't help me and wouldn't waste my time. So if you have any other options I would not use this company. I wouldn't have given them a star but I couldn't leave the review unless I gave them one.
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11 Jun, 2024 by Keith simms
When I contacted them, they automatically went above and beyond explanation. Low and behold, I can use them yet again. Probono, they represented me. I can't speak for everyone else, but they were there when I needed them.
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29 May, 2024 by Katheline gonzalez
21 May, 2024 by Kirt lambert
No opinion
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11 Jun, 2024 by Keith simms
When I contacted them, they automatically went above and beyond explanation. Low and behold, I can use them yet again. Probono, they represented me. I can't speak for everyone else, but they were there when I needed them.
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29 May, 2024 by Katheline gonzalez
21 May, 2024 by Kirt lambert
No opinion
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11 Jun, 2024 by Keith simms
When I contacted them, they automatically went above and beyond explanation. Low and behold, I can use them yet again. Probono, they represented me. I can't speak for everyone else, but they were there when I needed them.
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29 May, 2024 by Katheline gonzalez
21 May, 2024 by Kirt lambert
No opinion
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20 Jul, 2014 by Chase
He was court appointed counsel for my minor misdemeanor criminal case and I had a video of 4 troopers who arrested me illegally, and Thompson said so at first. I was driving home to Stowe, Ohio from Youngstown where I'd driven to look at a car I wanted to buy. My girlfriend was with me when a trooper pulled me over or failing to switch lanes while he was behind a truck. I had no criminal record.
I was arrested after I told the trooper I wasn't answering questions beyond those tied to his reason for the stop, and he said an American citizen who expressed knowledge of his rights made him suspicious. The charges were obstruction of official business and failure to obey a lawful order after he asked me to step out of the car so he could search me to see if I was carrying a weapon or committing any crimes. He denied that statement during the suppression hearing until it was played on his own dash cam video in court. My video showed all of the conversations between him, me and my girlfriend, and other troopers he'd called for backup.
Even though he was instructed in writing to submit my video, my statement and my witness' statement as evidence, Thompson didn't and then lied about the reason he didn't. He then prepared a suppression motion filled with inaccuracies, and was emailed the corrections. He still turned in the error filled motion. When the motion was rejected, he called the judge a pro-cop racist.
One motion he lied about, and never shared with me, was 9 inaccurate sentences and contained no case law. That motion was filed a month earlier, and one I never knew he had given the court.
During the suppression hearing even the judge began counting the 8 times he asked the same question. I learned afterwards that in a murder trial where he was prosecutor, that Thompson didn't call witnesses that would have supported the victim. The Youngstown Vindicator headline described his behavior as "bizarre."
When I obtained my case file, I learned that he had inserted a witness request for a trial in it that identified a witness for another client. If you ever do business with him, which would be a mistake, do like I did and keep all your email communications with him. He's extremely non-responsive so you need the email as back up that you reached out to him. Check your case file during the trial, instead of afterwards like I made the mistake of doing, because he'll submit motions without your knowledge or approval.
I have email communications where he claimed he was given time to file an amended suppression motion. When I demanded a copy of it he told me his computer had been stolen. He then sent a 14 page document he claimed was that motion, but 9 pages of it was a woman's tax information. He sent a corrected motion that was one he filed a month earlier. The one he said he was going to file was never prepared, sent to me or approval or submitted to the court.
THIS MAN SHOULD NOT BE AN ATTORNEY AND HE DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED!
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The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
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It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
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Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
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- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
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