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02 Jan, 2025 by Laura
Thank you so much Peter and Logan!!
Always got right back to me and just really cared about my case. I would highly recommend Peter McGuire. Logan is so on top of everything going on with my case.
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02 Jan, 2025 by K jaxn-bn4d
I have been trying to get disability for about 10yrs now. I was given Peter McQuires name from a friend of my husbands. His Paralegal Logan is AMAZING! He kept me informed of everything and explained any questions I may have had. And in less than a year I will FINALLY receive disability.
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02 Jan, 2025 by Far motlagh
People in this firm were respectful and answered all my questions. I was approved for disability.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Daniel taylor
I can't say enough positive things about my representation from Ogborn Mihn, LLP. Jason Wesoky and his team were amazing to work with in a tough case. Jason was accurate in his predictions, was objective and rational with advice, and a professional guiding voice during challenging times. The team (Julie, Alyssa, and Jason) also did an amazing job communicating where things were at, what to expect next, and reasonable timelines for events to unfold. I always felt highly informed. I would recommend Jason Wesoky and Ogborn Mihn, LLP. They certainly had my interests in mind and went to work to protect me.
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21 Nov, 2024 by Zach thode
Clayton was top notch and found great ways to proceed with helping me in a complex issue.
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02 Aug, 2024 by Ken graham
I had an excellent experience with the Law Office of Nicholas J. Vail, PLLC. I was referred to Nick through colleagues for assistance with creating an operating agreement and understanding the nuances of business ownership types and decision-making processes between business partners. Nick was exceptionally responsive, thoroughly addressing all my questions and providing clear explanations of how to structure my business. He also offered valuable advice on finding a registered agent and detailed the necessary steps for filing. Nick's professionalism and expertise made the entire process smooth and informative. I highly recommend his services for anyone in need of business legal guidance.
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16 Dec, 2024 by Ornessa vatega
Unreachable. I was looking forward to hearing back from them because of their great reviews but, unfortunately, I’ve called and emailed multiple times over the course of a few months and I’ve heard nothing back.
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15 Nov, 2024 by Andrea martinez
Megan and her team worked so hard for my father and all the other clients in this lawsuit. They didn’t rush just to get this case over with and we truly appreciate Megan and everyone who was involved. My parents will be able to live out the rest of their lives in comfort and will not need to worry. My father suffered so much over someone’s carelessness but everyone at Denver Trial Lawyers cared enough to make it right. Thank you from all of us Megan for your hard work.
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24 Oct, 2024 by Sue depold
Thank you Dan and John for your hard work and effort representing me!
Very pleased with Denver Trial Lawyers!
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17 Sep, 2024 by Mike bishop
20 Aug, 2023 by Lorrie ray
Reasonable prices for wills and trusts from knowledgeable attorneys.
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22 Jul, 2023 by Justin case
Had a very good , positive experience.
Very professional !
Meticulous to detail !
I highly recommend them !!
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13 Dec, 2024 by Patti fiorini
I spoke with Bernie. He was incredibly helpful and professional. He was able to answer all of my questions.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Jessica thomas (jessie)
Cary was extremely kind and helpful throughout the entire process of speaking with him. He took the time to listen to all of my concerns and document them. I hope this message finds his supervisor because his customer service was fantastic!
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09 Dec, 2024 by Yared yishak yishak (fitsum)
Excellent Jobs i am appreciate for Mikayla,Kylie and Corina your very very hard working.
Thanks
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03 Dec, 2024 by Dolly parton
13 Nov, 2024 by Mp singh
A lot of Thanks for my green card specially to jay sir for your true guidance 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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14 Sep, 2024 by Deyanira torres cruz
I want to thank Wadi and Scott for their efficient representation in a traffic law case. Scott explained everything to me in terms I could understand and made the process feel seamless.
If anyone is looking for knowledgeable and seasoned attorneys, don’t hesitate to hire Muhaisen & Muhaisen!
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04 Aug, 2024 by M e
Rude and unprofessional staff.
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24 Jun, 2024 by C. diaz
18 Jun, 2024 by Natalie ramirez
25 Sep, 2024 by John k
I had a client that refused to pay for services rendered. I retained services from Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich and worked largely with Vandana Koelsch. I was from out of state so I depended on her for the heavy lifting. At the end of the day, it was a successful outcome and appreciate their professionalism.
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27 Aug, 2024 by James campbell, jr
My experience with Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor has been beyond great. They dug into the issues of my case and discovered things in my favor that go far beyond what other defendants in the same case appear to have missed or not seriously considered. My opinions of Jim Helfrich and Kate Sender go beyond my ability to express. The best I can say is that I trust them to do their absolute best, which I believe they have done. No bullshit.
They haven’t always told me what I want to hear, but they have always considered my opinion and that has been reflected in the things they have produced on my behalf. My case is not over, but they believe in me and have taken my side with the best they have to offer. Their rates are fair, and I have never had the feeling they were fabricating hours as so many law firms do, especially the law firm that is attacking me. I suspect I will have more to add to this review in the future.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Ande b. sejna
Shady business. Deletes & hides negative reviews of their deceptive lawyers.
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20 Feb, 2025 by Jeff mecklenburg
I slid on black ice and had an accident, in which my vehicle was the only thing damaged. The cop hit me (rather unreasonably) with careless driving for this, as there was nothing I could do to avoid the accident. Steven Pisani did an awesome job and was able to get the bogus reckless driving charge reduced to unsafe backing, which is a much lower charge and kept me from paying more in court fees, insurance, and in drivers license points. Thank you for your help!
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16 Jan, 2025 by Janet ye
Ross successfully fought a careless driving ticket for my father. My father has a CDL so this ticket could have ended his livelihood. I interviewed many other attorneys in the area. None of them wanted to fight this case. Ross is the only one who showed tremendous knowledge of the court and ability to win. I'm glad that we trusted him. Thank you!
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02 Jan, 2025 by D d
This lawyer is incompetent and rude. He hung up on me and I ended up getting a better result going to court myself.
Find someone else.
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07 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Instead of coming to me to allow me to sell my house and give one-half of the profits to his clients, since that half was owned by my then husband, Noel leaned the house. This meant the bank took it and no profit was made for his clients. I owned it half/half Tenants in Common. I believe he illegally blocked me from receiving my half of the equity of $150,000 and therefore denied his clients $75,000 by doing so.
I read his other reviews and I can see that he doesn’t get money back. That is because instead of working with me, who had no dealings with my husband’s business, he let the bank take the house. So I believe he is guilty of harassment and theft. He continues to harass me by sending me yet another legal document when he KNOWS the court found me not liable or any part of the legal action my husband was involved in. Knowing harassment via legal briefs by a professional attorney is illegal.
He’s trampled my legal rights by yet another legal attack to a very ill older women whom he knows has nothing to give him. He also knows I am not now nor ever was responsible for any debts other than my own. Lastly, he’s not smart enough to negotiate to get money for his clients, by allowing a house to be sold. (REALLY NOT SMART). He just takes the rights of non-liable people, which makes him criminally inclined in my personal observation.
What he lacks in intelligence, he makes up in aggressiveness. In this world, its all about using your legal clout to abuse people, huh Noel? Or would you prefer, Mr. Guardi?
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12 May, 2018 by Cs
Noel Guardi is an attorney of great depth. He is through, delved deeply into my case and is trustworthy. Mr. Guardi cares about his cases and his clients. He took each step of my case seriously and thoughtfully.
Mr. Guardi was successful and I am a grateful client.
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08 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
When I was scammed a few years ago by a couple of very convincing con men , who were recommended to me by a colleague, I was devastated. When I contacted the SEC, I was told it would be highly doubtful that I would every see any of my lost funds. When I was told I wasn't alone, I was given the name of a very capable lawyer, Noel Guardi. He was very reassuring and encouraging. Even though the case settlement took years, Noel worked tirelessly for our group of plaintiffs. He overcame all the obstacles that were thrown our way.
He proved that in our case the ponzi scheme was supported by a bank. He helped with discovery arguments, coached us through depositions and kept a positive attitude throughout. We were finally rewarded with a partial settlement. I would highly recommend Noel Guardi if you ever find yourself in a similar situation.
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21 Jun, 2024 by Maia
Knowledgeable, Professional, Responsive, Efficient, Clear communication, Friendly.
I have several issues with my rental building. They made several promises to me that they didn't follow through and the building and services are not up to the expected and advertised standards. Although I have very slim chances to get a positive outcome or win any case against them, I reached out for attorneys to help me. Most of the firms turned me away without even looking/hearing about the "possible" case.
Megan not only listened to my case, but she also was very knowledgeable about the law and explained to me in a very clear and detailed way all the options I had.
Against all odds of getting any positive outcomes, Megan worked through my case to get a positive response and agreement from the rental company.
I would recommend her and the firm for any case or consultation and will definitely contact her if I need attorney services in the future.
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18 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Megan Douglah is a great professional lawyer to work with.
She is very knowledgeable in consumer law.
Megan is perseverant, and patient and always has good communication with us.
I recommend Lyda Group and appreciate Megan's help.
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06 Jan, 2022 by Juliel
We reached out to Lyda Law to help with a spurious damage claim from a rental car company. Megan and team asked the right questions, made sure they understood the details and what our desired outcome was. Her letter to the rental car company was "pitch perfect." She even uncovered an inconsistency in their own record-keeping that we had not even noticed, which further solidified our position that their claim was unsubstantiated. Thanks to her attention to detail and her skilled reasoning, the rental car company rescinded their claim. Highly recommend Megan and the team at Lyda Law - they do great work.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Nan alonso
Thank you Dawn Rozecki, Foundation Director and the Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation for supporting our Colorado Spina Bifida community again this year. The grant to fund our 2025 Spina Bifida Association of Colorado Winter Party happen is so appreciated and really makes a difference in the lives of those with Spina Bifida and their families. Having time to share stories and experiences with one another while having fun is invaluable. We couldn't do it without the generosity of the Bachus Shanker Foundation
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17 Dec, 2024 by Yasmine smith
Derrek Devan was awesome very caring and just all around sweet and made me feel comfortable with expressing my situation.
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13 Dec, 2024 by David smith
Helping with Phillips case. Really good and real patient.
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31 Oct, 2023 by James gillis - doc
This firm is a team with a personal touch. They knew the issues and were willing to fight for us. We were not just a paycheck to them, we were people with a problem and they rose to meet that problem. I highly recommend them. Met and exceeded our expectations.
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16 Oct, 2023 by Lostnfound girl
They used to be Cantafio and Hammond. Their employment lawyer Christine Breen took my case, when I was at my lowest, just let go after years of workplace bullying, and recently retaliated against for whistleblowing, and contemplating suing my employer. She promised to help, but then was MIA and refused to return calls. Yet she charged $2000 doing work no one asked her to do, as I already signed a severance agreement not to sue. She never wrote a demand letter. Never did anything substantial, except wrote 2 emails. I had to tell her to cease and desist charging me. I had to bring this case to the bar association. She immediately called, yelling, you agreed to pay this amount. We negotiated, and she reduced it by a few hundred. I should've gone to the bar association and got her disbarred. When you are at your most vulnerable, you cannot trust these people.
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12 Oct, 2023 by Robin concie
I was referred to this law firm by legal shield, they promised to provide a service that they never completed over a 3 month period. Meanwhile they billed me a retainer $5000.Don’t walk but RUN they wasted my time and stole my money. And now they won’t answer my phone call
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01 Feb, 2024 by Thom
11 Jul, 2022 by Jen falar
Caring and compassionate professionals
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30 Sep, 2021 by Clint f
17 Sep, 2024 by Mike bishop
20 Aug, 2023 by Lorrie ray
Reasonable prices for wills and trusts from knowledgeable attorneys.
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22 Jul, 2023 by Justin case
Had a very good , positive experience.
Very professional !
Meticulous to detail !
I highly recommend them !!
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19 Jan, 2025 by Services mechanic
30 Dec, 2024 by Dave deaven
I retained this firm to handle a case involving a snowboarder who injured me as a result of recklessness. I'm out of state and got the recommendation from a partner at a well-known local firm, who indicated that Levanthal Puga Braley is the best of the best in Colorado.
My experience was excellent. Very high degree of professionalism and respect for what I prioritized in the process and the settlement they obtained for me. Exactly what you want in these situations.
My case took more than a year to complete, and all along the way there were many legal details and strategies I never would have figured out on my own that this firm was expert in. They also interfaced directly with my medical insurance company which was convenient for me.
I was extremely well represented by this firm, and would recommend to anyone seeking legal expertise after a ski/board injury or other related matter.
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19 Dec, 2024 by Gadge bell
The best law office I've hired by far! David Chambers was and excellent attorney, very knowledgeable, on time, made great suggestions to help me with my case. He also helped me tremendously in my sentencing. I would recommend this law firm 10/10!
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15 Nov, 2017 by Antonio “tone” medina
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26 Sep, 2021 by Chelsea
Mike was an attorney of my friends on a homicide case and he did an excellent job and I obtained him for my drug case was pleased with his weapon representation he's a good hard-working attorney that does his best for his clients and I would recommend him to anybody that needs a good way
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14 Sep, 2018 by Carlos
Mike is an awsome criminal lawyer he helped me with my 3rd DV out of jefferson county this year helped me keep my kids and my probation revocation out of Denver i highly recommend him.... as a pass convict no one believed me when it came down to push and shove with the Da he handled it the way it should have been
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09 Sep, 2018 by Craig
Michael Root failed to provide me with adequate representation in a Retaliation Against a Judge case. The witness (alleged victim Judge) had provably lied on the witness stand, and Mr. Root, more concerned about preserving his career than seeking justice, threw me under the bus: the official Court transcript vs. the actual evidence on the record of the Court proves this. Not recommended.
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09 Mar, 2023 by Todd perkins
29 Jul, 2022 by Barbara shannon
29 Dec, 2018 by Cliff carrillo
Great attorneys and firm.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Andrew off
So, I normally do not write reviews, especially for deeply personal services such as they provide, however my experience with these people was so poor I felt it particularly important to share.
If you are interested in the details I will provide them below, but I want to sum it up first as most of us do not read entire reviews. I hired these people on Monday Dec 16thand fired them 7 days later. There were two reasons: 1) Communication was worse than poor and 2) the assigned lawyer put more effort into arguing with me than he did in preparing the document I instructed him to write. They were given a chance to correct both mistakes and instead gave me a full refund of the retainer without even so much as an apology. I was left completely stunned by their utter lack of commitment, conviction, and even basic knowledge of the law. This man, and this firm should be completely embarrassed by this.
The full story:
I conducted interviews with multiple firms, this company was my second choice. I was clear during my interviews exactly what the situation was, what my expectations were and what my goals were. Every firm I spoke with all said the same thing “absolutely no problem “. I was told on on Wednesday the 11th during the interview with this firm that lawyer a would be a good fit. I paid the retainer on the following Monday and was immediately told that lawyer a was no longer available. I was assigned to lawyer b, who I immediately made an appointment with. This was Monday afternoon.
On Tuesday Mr. B called me 1.25 hours early, where we had (what I thought to be) a productive conversation. He said he would pull what he needed from public records and get back to me with the documents as well as a “strategy” within a couple of days.
At nearly 4:30 on Friday afternoon (after I complained that he had not reached out) Mr. B sent me an email where he lectured me about positioning, then he stated he was not able to pull the document he needed. In my response email I pointed out what he was arguing was not even relevant to the situation, then I asked him why he waited to ask for the document. I also pointed out that not only does the law entitles me to exactly what I’m asking for, but every lawyer I asked including his boss disagrees with his opinion of the situation. I gave Mr. B 4 hours to do what he was hired to do, with a deadline of noon on Monday the 23rd. I also called his boss and leaving a voicemail requesting to speak with her Monday morning.
Monday Dec 23 at 2 pm I called the boss, got voicemail again and told her it might be time to start talking about a refund. I then sent Mr. B, the boss and the paralegal an email saying time was up and I had seen no effort at all. I asked why I shouldn’t fire him.
I never received any response from Mr. B, his paralegal or the boss. I did however get an email from someone to process the refund less then one hour after the email sent to Mr. B. Had the money back before the end of the day on Monday.
Please do not hire these people. Mr. B was the second choice of my second choice, and I’m so thankful he showed me his incompetence before he even reached out to opposing counsel. The utter stupidity and incompetence was overwhelming to say the least. I feel so sorry for anyone who is foolish enough to hire them. The only good thing is they didn’t charge me for the 30 minute phone call or that poorly thought-out email, most likely in hopes that I wouldn’t share my story
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15 Nov, 2024 by Ryan mchugh
I used them for a family matter and things went just fine, then we wanted to utilize their services for estate planning. We met with our attorney, she ended up leaving and we were never notified. She billed our retainer for thousands prior to leaving and not only we were never notified they just sent emails requesting to replenish our retainer. Six months later someone finally calls and I explain the situation and simply ask to be made whole so we can continue the work that never started. They refused, for 4 months I was passed around between paralegals until finally requesting a refund of the remaining retainer. No invoices were provided, no work and nothing to show for the money spent. I have 4 attorney offices in retainer for other needs and never have I had such a bad experience. Find a boutique firm with a reputable track record.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Karina english-huerta
I hired Attorney Matt Patton in July of 2023 to help me with my divorce. From the very first moment I met Matt, he was not only professional and knowledgeable, but he made me feel supported, empowered, understood, and at ease. What should have taken a few months to process took over a year because of things outside both of our control. Matt was there for me every step of the way and felt my frustrations as his own. He did everything in his power to get this handled for me quickly and efficiently.
Throughout, Matt was communicative, kind, and represented me with integrity and grit. One of the more notable parts of Matt’s representation of me was whenever we had mediations or hearings in front of the Court, he stood up for me in ways that I have never been able to do for myself. To have a lawyer like that in my corner meant more to me than words can describe. I can honestly say that I would not have been able to make it through this process without him.
Matt was able to get me everything I asked for and more. For the high level of representation I received, and for the care he gave to me and my case from the beginning to the end (especially in such an emotionally charged and delicate situation), Matt was worth every penny I spent to hire him as my lawyer. I could not give him a higher recommendation.
Thank you, Matt, from the bottom of my heart, and thank you to your amazing Paralegal, Amanda, for making this process as least painful and as smooth as possible given the circumstances. You guys are truly the best!
-Karina
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29 Nov, 2024 by William copeland
Worked extensively with Charles on a business deal. His expertise in contracts, and experience with the grind of business deals was able to get me a better deal than I initially thought I would.
He was willing to work the hours needed to close the deal- nights, weekends, whatever. Was really happy to have his help on this.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Colby knepp
I worked with a Jones and Keller attorney (Brad Hamilton) to negotiate a commercial lease for my gym. I am brand new to the commercial leasing side, so at $500/hour, I expected a bulletproof lease. Brad did not include any language around exclusivity of services in the building, nor did he offer it as something we might want to include. I paid his rate willingly, expecting him to surface potential problems. My landlord has since allowed another gym to move in next door to me.
Brad was more interested in telling me about how much he does CrossFit than taking care of my lease and my needs. He has been radio silent and won’t respond to phone calls and emails. He’s probably too busy telling people about how fast his Fran time is. 0/10, would not recommend. This guy is a joke.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Acidgod dicadog
Trash pos company wasting money, paper and time with no respect for anyone
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29 Nov, 2024 by William copeland
Worked extensively with Charles on a business deal. His expertise in contracts, and experience with the grind of business deals was able to get me a better deal than I initially thought I would.
He was willing to work the hours needed to close the deal- nights, weekends, whatever. Was really happy to have his help on this.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Colby knepp
I worked with a Jones and Keller attorney (Brad Hamilton) to negotiate a commercial lease for my gym. I am brand new to the commercial leasing side, so at $500/hour, I expected a bulletproof lease. Brad did not include any language around exclusivity of services in the building, nor did he offer it as something we might want to include. I paid his rate willingly, expecting him to surface potential problems. My landlord has since allowed another gym to move in next door to me.
Brad was more interested in telling me about how much he does CrossFit than taking care of my lease and my needs. He has been radio silent and won’t respond to phone calls and emails. He’s probably too busy telling people about how fast his Fran time is. 0/10, would not recommend. This guy is a joke.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Acidgod dicadog
Trash pos company wasting money, paper and time with no respect for anyone
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29 Nov, 2024 by William copeland
Worked extensively with Charles on a business deal. His expertise in contracts, and experience with the grind of business deals was able to get me a better deal than I initially thought I would.
He was willing to work the hours needed to close the deal- nights, weekends, whatever. Was really happy to have his help on this.
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15 Aug, 2024 by Colby knepp
I worked with a Jones and Keller attorney (Brad Hamilton) to negotiate a commercial lease for my gym. I am brand new to the commercial leasing side, so at $500/hour, I expected a bulletproof lease. Brad did not include any language around exclusivity of services in the building, nor did he offer it as something we might want to include. I paid his rate willingly, expecting him to surface potential problems. My landlord has since allowed another gym to move in next door to me.
Brad was more interested in telling me about how much he does CrossFit than taking care of my lease and my needs. He has been radio silent and won’t respond to phone calls and emails. He’s probably too busy telling people about how fast his Fran time is. 0/10, would not recommend. This guy is a joke.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Acidgod dicadog
Trash pos company wasting money, paper and time with no respect for anyone
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11 Apr, 2024 by Emir dini
A cesspool of legal malpractice. I watched several parents go through agonizing ordeals despite ORPC being aware (and failing to intervene). Lots of embedded institutional bias, particularly towards Hispanic clients. In my opinion, ORPC needs a leadership change and more judicial scrutiny.
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24 Aug, 2023 by Anna beer
I was trying to get in contact with then for 4 weeks regarding my lawyer and I only got a response after leaving nasty voice-mail on their general mailbox. Once I got in contact with them they fairly quickly reached out to my lawyer and he became response after that so I do appreciate that. But then after I needed to speak with them again I've called 5 times and I'm still awaiting a call back. It's very frustrating.
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21 Jun, 2023 by Cami garcia
Such an amazing company! Supporting parents that are at their lowest point is truly admirable!!
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Consumer protection lawyers typically use different fee structures depending on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work required. Common payment methods include:
- Contingency fee: For many consumer protection cases, such as class actions or product liability claims, lawyers may work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win or settle the case, taking a percentage (typically between 25% and 40%) of the awarded amount.
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- Contingency fee cases: For cases handled on a contingency basis, the lawyer typically takes between 25% and 40% of any settlement or damages awarded.
- Hourly rates: Hourly rates for consumer protection lawyers generally range from $150 to $500, with higher rates for more experienced attorneys or cases involving complex legal issues.
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How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or a contingency fee, and ask for an estimate of the total cost of your case. -
What is the likelihood of success for my case?
Ask the lawyer for an honest assessment of your case and what outcome you can reasonably expect. -
Have you handled cases like mine before?
Make sure the lawyer has experience dealing with similar legal issues, whether it’s credit report disputes, data breaches, or defective products. -
What is the timeline for resolving my case?
While it can be difficult to predict exact timelines, the lawyer should give you a general idea of how long your case may take to resolve. -
Will you handle my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of your case, so it’s important to know who will be working on your claim.
How to Check the Credibility of a Consumer Protection Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable consumer protection 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.
- Check for experience in consumer protection: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to confirm they specialize in consumer protection law and have handled 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 willing to provide references from past clients who can speak to their ability to handle consumer protection cases.
- Look for industry affiliations: Membership in organizations like the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) can indicate that the lawyer is committed to protecting consumer rights.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a consumer protection lawyer, come prepared with all relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Details of the product or service in question: Bring any purchase receipts, warranties, or contracts related to the product or service involved in your claim.
- Documentation of your complaint: Provide evidence of your complaint, such as email exchanges with the company, photos of a defective product, or a timeline of events related to the dispute.
- Communication with the business or debt collector: If you’ve communicated with the business or debt collector, bring copies of letters, emails, or phone logs.
- List of questions: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes for your case.
- Information on damages: Be prepared to discuss any financial losses or harm you’ve suffered as a result of the unfair business practices, including medical bills, lost wages, or emotional distress.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer understand your situation more effectively and get the best possible legal advice on how to proceed with your case.
