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28 Feb, 2024 by Frederick
Jerome was thorough and explained my rights to me carefully and patiently. I highly recommend him.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Lori shank
Thank U Thank U when I Didn't Know What To Do , U and Your Wife Help Me. U Cared About What I Was Going through..Your Wife Was there Ebery Step of The Way. SHE LISTENED TO ME..AND YOUR WORK AND FIGHT WAS IMPECCABLE..Than U For The Win..
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05 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
I really appreciate Jerome and the work he did for me along with Courtney. He was always very responsive and informative to the situation that was at hand, and if there was ever a time he was not able to get back to me, Courtney was right there. I would highly recommend Jerome and his counseling as he is both very positive and respectful throughout any conversation that we had. I appreciate your services of the past months and will definitely recommend using them to other people if the situation would ever occur. Take care.
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12 Dec, 2021 by Frab
to have been represented by Aimee and assisted by her Paralegal Chris. My Divorce Issues have been resolved! It was a pleasure to be the recipient of knowledgeable, efficient, kind and honest Professionals. My case was handled in a timely manner. Totally felt supported throughout a very painful process. Thank You
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20 Sep, 2021 by Amber
The ladies in this office are all around amazing. Aimee did her absolute best representing me and my needs where my daughter was concerned. Chris is the most responsive and help lady out there. These ladies work so flawlessly as a team. I have already recommended them to friends and family of mine and will continue recommending them!
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30 Apr, 2020 by Lili
I hired Aimee to help me with my uncontested divorce. I had originally hired another attorney who was not being responsive. I explained to Aimee my desire to quickly resolve the divorce so that I could move forward with my life. It is the middle of COVID and my previous attorney was using this as an excuse to delay action. Aimee made phone calls right away and within 4 days was able to have me a court date. I am now divorced within a week of working with Aimee. I would highly recommend Aimee as a very responsive and professional attorney.
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12 Jun, 2013 by Lori
My case was particularly convoluted and Chuck was on top of it throughout. He has restored my confidence in legal representation. His response time was very good and he offered a depth of experience and knowledge of the system that was commendable. He was very proactive and aggressive in seeking an outcome that was fair to my son & I. Chuck listened to my very complicated case and was able to accurately represent my position. I just wish I had found a lawyer like Chuck earlier. Finally, given the level of service, he could be charging much more than he does. The fact that he doesn't should tell you something about his character.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Jeffrey golden
Kathleen was excited helpful and very knowledgeable of the Law pertaining to my case! I was beyond happy with how she represented me. I would give her 10. Stars if I could very happy.
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04 Sep, 2019 by David j
17 Apr, 2019 by Andrew vandenburg
The Harrington Law Group is by far the most straightforward and trustworthy legal service I have used. They kept me updated at every step of my legal journey, and were more than willing to answer my questions and address any concerns I had. They will deliver the best results for you, as they did for me.
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27 Mar, 2018 by Gene kiernan
GENE KIERNAN
9137 Cordoba Lane
Crestwood, MO 63126
March 27, 2018
Mr. Brian Harrington
Harrington Law Group
5536 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Dear Brian:
Over the past months, I have pondered why I asked you to represent me in the car/bike accident of December 30, 2015. And, as to why I might want to recommend you and your firm to others in the same need.
The reasons are many; but, the more significant ones include:
Your absolute and complete knowledge of the Florida law as it pertains to car/bike accidents. I suppose having been involved in the writing of that law helps.
Your amazing and detailed medical knowledge that allows you to understand and interpret medical communications with doctors, attorneys and insurance companies and your clients.
Your uncanny appreciation of the special needs of cyclists and athletes. Your being a cyclist yourself certainly helps in that endeavor.
Your attentiveness to schedules and special needs of clients as they may arise is much appreciated.
I am pleased with the results of the case you handled for me; and, if you promise to not let this “go to your head”, you are also just a very nice, kind and considerate person. Our world needs many more of these!
Thanks for the great job by you and Xenia.
And, may you always ride with a nice strong tailwind.
Cheers, Gene
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07 Jul, 2024 by Lizzy overlund
Rohom possesses knowledge, a high EQ, and a drive towards outcomes... combine that with ethics and integrity and you have the perfect attorney - and dare I say a priceless one.
We were able to come to resolutions probably faster than some others in my situation, because of Rohom's ability to work well and sensibly with all parties (it certainly helped that all parties were genuinely interested in reaching a resolution).
He and April are responsive and their availability matches the urgency. That my situation wasn't urgent at all and we still managed to get things resolved in a short period of time is a blessing.
Rohom is a treasure - and for that I would be judicious in my recommendations as he deserves to work with mature, fair, and reasonable clients.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Joshua perez
07 Jun, 2024 by Danny mendez
I’ll be honest, I’m not one to leave a review on anything but I had to on this one. I give respect for when it’s due. So here we go. Rohom did a great Job with my DUI case. He responds in a timely fashioned manner when questions are needed to be answered. His cost as an attorney is Fair and affordable(he is not like others that sees you as a money sign). He is for the People! Appreciate him and his team. I would definitely Recommend him to anyone that is in trouble with DUI cases. Thanks again Rohom !
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19 Aug, 2024 by Terrell nixon
God Bless you sir.
All Seasons Plumbing.
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11 Jul, 2024 by Danny harris
I would highly recommend Attorney Williams to anyone that needs divorce services. Friendly, caring, reasonable and efficient. They will go the extra mile for you. When you can have the best, why even consider the rest. So glad I chose him and you will too. They keep it 100.
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11 Jul, 2024 by Lori wilson
Thank U So Much Attorney-Jerome C Williams For The Win..Your Wife and U Are A Wonderful Tag Team. Keep Doing What U are doing.. Awesome Awesome Work
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18 Jul, 2024 by Amy
Brandon and his team are literally THE BEST. I worked with two cheap attorneys before I found Brandon and I got exactly what I paid for which was representation that didn’t care, didn’t put the time in and didn’t fight for me.
Brandon‘s previous experience as a police officer and private detective were very helpful in uncovering all of the hidden assets in my case.
Brandon always worked to try to get my ex and I to settle outside of court rather than rack up more fees and unnecessary cost. That really stood out to me.
Every hearing that I had with Brandon on my side, I felt safe, I felt like he was fighting for me, and I felt like he actually cared. His team was absolutely a pleasure to work with even through the gruesome things such as gathering financial affidavit, and a ridiculous amount of documents requested by opposing counsel.
I could not have been happier with the service I was given in my extremely difficult case. I worked with Brandon for almost an entire year and he never got lazy. He never slacked off. He always gave 100%.
Thanks Brandon and team!!!
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05 Apr, 2024 by Lyndsay
Will lie and waste time to take more money from his clients and if you point out his mistakes he will drop you as a client
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25 Aug, 2021 by Nicole
My Divorce was easy and hassle free. Thank you Darcey and Brandan Fortuno!
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21 Jun, 2024 by Thank u 4 lovin me
Smith wrote one incorrect demand letter and filed one incorrect complaint. He filed my work product and failed to produce my documents. My documents were extensive and would have forced a settlement discussion. He billed me approximately $12,000 - his paralgal time was $2000. He harrassed me for 9 months involving my new lawyer William Walker. So no work was done while Smith chased me for approximately 5,000. I fired Smith and then Walker. They colluded to get me to pay Smith. They may threaten to sue me for defamation. Their problem is they have NO CASE. I can documenet every word of this review with text and Emails and correspondence.
Smith chased me without any legal authority to do so (His fee agreement was contradictory, confusing to all that viewed it including his mediator friend. He is a liar and a bad lawyer. I am 72 and starting with Smith I lost every dime. I paid horrible lawyers over $150,000. Each was unable to negotiate a settlement. Each billed time that they could never justify.
I was a paralegal and legal manager, I settled thousands of lawsuits in mass tort, had authority and settled cases for major clients and yet these lawyers cost me my financial life; And a home I intended to leave to my family. Please pay attention. Incompetance is bad, but lies and harrasment seems common in Pinellas County. I will review 5 lawyers - Smith, WIlliam Walker, Carolyn Margolies and Jesse Skipper. Please see my reviews. Its important.
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16 May, 2024 by Raleigh greene
As a fellow family law attorney, there is no better firm to work with than Meros, Smith, Brennan, Brennan & Gregg. They are excellent advocates who practice with integrity and routinely achieve great results for their clients.
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28 Oct, 2023 by Alberto escobar pupo
10 Dec, 2020 by Omar
Christin is a rock star.
When it comes to family law, Finding the right attorney can mitigate the risks and stress. Christin helped me through a very awful divorce and helped guide the process smoothly to the end.
She inspires confidence by her professionalism and knowledge of family law and also knows how to assist help families through tough times.
I would love to keep her as my best kept secret, but I Sure can't help to recommend her to the world considering the great service and peace of mind she provided my family and I.
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25 Nov, 2020 by Gayle
Christin is an amazing attorney and very pleasant to work with. She is very thorough, smart, and knowledgable. She fights for your wants and needs. She took the time to listen to me and helped guide me in making the best decisions for me and my children. I was very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Christin and am so happy she represented me during the most difficult time of my life.
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31 May, 2020 by Brett
Throughout my family law case, Christin was deliberate, thorough and diligent. She facilitated very clear, timely and relevant communication, and I never felt that I had to 'pull' information or updates. She identified a sound plan and a way to move ahead with my case, communicated that plan to me, and then followed it. As the case drew to a close, she identified several ways to mitigate future conflict and reduce the likelihood of follow-on litigation. I would certainly recommend her for any family law case.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Rada g.
I have a hearing in 1 week . They originally scheduled a consultation for me last week with Erin, but cancelled it due to the power outage . Today when I called at scheduled time they told me that I don’t have an appointment, then later they said that it’s with a different attorney ( which I wasn’t aware of ) . I said that no one told me that that it was scheduled with a different lawyer, but I still agreed to speak with them. Assistant placed me on hold and then she told me that I need to call my legal insurance to let them know that it won’t be a good fit . When I asked why - the receptionist told me it’s because of my tone of the voice and dissatisfaction during our conversation .
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14 Aug, 2024 by John samaniego
First i want to share my thanks to Mr Reissman and Lynn for all the work they had done for me during this hard time! They never made me feel guilty about anything but assured me that these things happen unfortunately. I know that this process can be stressful, but the Reissman law group did everything they could to keep this a pain-free and stress-free process. With the consistent check ins for anything needed of me or the email keeping me up to date with my case, communication was excellent. After the case has been filed, closed and then discharged i couldn't help but voice my gratitude to Lynn and Mr Reissman! Thabk you again for everything you had done for me!
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09 Aug, 2024 by Justin shults
I contacted Mr. Reissman regarding my Chapter 7 bankruptcy and expressed various concerns about my case. Marshall promptly addressed these issues, providing solace in a naturally stressful situation. The communication with his office has been exceptional, arguably the finest I've experienced with any law firm. Although I realize I'm not their sole client and callbacks may require time, the staff and Mr. Reissman appear to be remarkably proactive in their communications with clients.
During my case, I was consistently informed about the proceedings and the necessary information I had to submit.
Thanks to Marshall and his excellent team, I was able to navigate through my bankruptcy and move forward, which has brought significant relief.
Should you consider filing for bankruptcy, Mr. Reissman is certainly the attorney to reach out to. In my view, he is unequivocally the best of the best.
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What a Child Support Lawyer Can Do for You
A child support lawyer specializes in legal issues related to the financial support that one parent provides to another for the upbringing of their children. These lawyers assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support orders, ensuring that the financial needs of the child are met, including housing, food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. A child support lawyer can also represent parents in disputes over the amount of support, ensure fair calculations based on income, and handle legal proceedings if one parent fails to meet their obligations.
Whether you're seeking to establish child support, modify an existing order, or enforce payments, a child support lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights and the well-being of your child.
When Should I Hire a Child Support Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a child support lawyer when you need assistance with any of the following child support matters:
- Establishing child support: If you are going through a divorce or separation and need to establish a child support order, a lawyer can help ensure that the support amount is fair and accurately calculated.
- Modifying child support orders: If there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a job loss, income change, or a child's financial needs, a lawyer can help you request a modification to the existing child support order.
- Enforcing child support payments: If the other parent has failed to make court-ordered child support payments, a lawyer can help enforce the order through legal means such as wage garnishment, property liens, or even legal action.
- Disputing child support calculations: If you believe the child support amount has been incorrectly calculated based on your income or expenses, a lawyer can help you challenge the calculation and seek a fair adjustment.
- Paternity disputes: If paternity needs to be established before child support can be ordered, a lawyer can assist with DNA testing and legal proceedings.
- Interstate child support cases: If the parents live in different states, navigating child support laws can be complex. A lawyer can help ensure the proper jurisdiction is established and that child support is enforced across state lines.
- Child support during custody disputes: If child custody and child support are being determined simultaneously, a lawyer can help ensure that both issues are resolved fairly and in the best interest of the child.
Hiring a lawyer early can help ensure that your child support case is handled effectively and that your child's financial needs are met.
What Does a Child Support Lawyer Do?
A child support lawyer provides a variety of legal services to help parents secure, modify, and enforce child support arrangements. Their responsibilities often include:
- Filing for child support: A lawyer can help you initiate the legal process to obtain a child support order, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted and deadlines are met.
- Calculating child support: A lawyer can help ensure that child support is calculated fairly based on both parents' incomes, the needs of the child, and other factors such as healthcare and education costs.
- Negotiating child support agreements: If both parents are willing to negotiate, a lawyer can help facilitate an agreement on child support outside of court, which can then be approved by a judge.
- Representing you in court: If negotiations fail or the other parent contests the child support amount, a lawyer will represent you in family court, presenting evidence and making legal arguments to support your case.
- Modifying support orders: A lawyer can help you file a request for modification if circumstances change, such as a loss of income or an increase in the child’s financial needs.
- Enforcing child support: If the other parent is not making court-ordered payments, a lawyer can take legal steps to enforce the order through wage garnishment, property liens, or other measures.
- Handling complex cases: In cases involving high incomes, self-employment, or complicated financial situations, a lawyer can help ensure that all relevant factors are considered in determining child support.
How Are Child Support Lawyers Paid?
Child support lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Most child support lawyers charge by the hour, with rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location. The total cost will depend on how much time the lawyer spends on your case, including preparation, negotiations, and court appearances.
- Flat fee: For more straightforward cases, such as uncontested child support agreements or basic modifications, some lawyers may offer a flat fee that covers all services related to the case.
- Retainer: Many lawyers require a retainer, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on your case. The amount of the retainer depends on the expected complexity of the case.
- Sliding scale or pro bono services: Some lawyers offer sliding scale fees based on income or provide pro bono (free) services in cases where clients cannot afford to pay full legal fees, especially when children’s needs are at stake.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will be charged and what services are covered.
How Much Does a Child Support Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a child support lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, whether it's contested or uncontested, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost estimates include:
- Uncontested child support cases: Legal fees may range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the paperwork and the lawyer’s fees.
- Contested child support cases: Legal fees can range from $5,000 to $20,000 or more, especially if the case involves significant court time.
- Hourly rates: Lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour for child support cases, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases that involve complex financial issues.
- Modification or enforcement: Fees for modifying or enforcing a child support order may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the complexity and the need for court intervention.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Top Questions to Ask a Child Support Lawyer
Before hiring a child support lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with child support cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, offers flat fees, or requires a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and any potential challenges you may face. -
How long will the process take?
Child support cases can take time, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last and what factors may cause delays. -
Will you personally handle my case?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be managing your case and representing you in court. -
What documents should I prepare?
Ask the lawyer what financial documents and other information you should bring to help them calculate child support and build your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Child Support Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable child support lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for family law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in family law and have successfully handled child support cases similar to yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on child support matters.
- Check for certifications: Some lawyers may have certifications in family law or membership in organizations like the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), which can indicate their expertise in child support and family law issues.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a child support lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Income documents: Bring pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s, or any other documentation of your income and the other parent’s income, as this will be used to calculate child support.
- Existing child support orders: If there are any existing child support or custody orders, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Child-related expenses: Provide documentation of your child’s medical bills, education expenses, daycare costs, and any other expenses that should be factored into the child support calculation.
- Communication with the other parent: Bring any communication between you and the other parent regarding child support, whether through emails, text messages, or written agreements.
- List of questions: Prepare a list of questions about your case, the legal process, and the lawyer’s fees.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your case more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
