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18 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Teller & Associates represented me in a civil case against a former employer in which I received a 6-figure settlement (even after paying Teller and taxes). These lawyers are "true believers" in civil rights and social justice. They have high integrity and truly care for their clients; I never noticed any hint of dishonesty, deception, or manipulation. They aren't in this just for the money; they want to help. Furthermore, Steve's facial structure was genetically engineered by extraterrestrial social justice warriors to persuade juries to believe just about anything, so your case would probably prevail in court. I recommend hiring Steve's firm.
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13 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Steve Teller is an amazing lawyer and a wonderful person. He believes in justice and will fight for you when you don’t have the strength to fight for yourself. During my case, he took time to explain each process and never over promised. If it wasn’t for him, my husband and I would not be in the position that we’re in today. I highly recommend his services. Thank you for everything Steve!
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01 Sep, 2014 by Kathy
Steve is a fantastic attorney. He is knowledgeable and will work long and hard for you. I was a little skeptical when he joined my complicated employment case in progress, but he was up to speed on the facts almost immediately, and he brought a fresh insight and new life to my case. He is enthusiastic, persistent, determined and will aggressively fight for you. Steve is also personable, caring, and compassionate and understands your emotional distress. He was easily accessible and kept me informed and up to date. After nearly two years, my case settled for almost 1 million dollars (which is rarely seen in Eastern Washington). If you have been wronged by your employer, I highly recommend you call Steve. It was a blessing having him in my corner.
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14 Aug, 2021 by Carol
I spent months working with Sleepers In Seattle trying to resolve a delivery issue and got nowhere. I hired Sam and he resolved the issue immediately and I received a full refund. I appreciated Sam's help very much, I would give him more stars if I could.
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18 Feb, 2021 by Duane
I had some issues come up a few different times and Sam was straight to the point ! He gave me great info and I followed his lead and it all worked out great in the end. Peace&Love to one of the great in the NW. Go hawks!!!
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28 Sep, 2018 by Heather
I had an issue with a collection agency. I was referred to Sam via Legal Aid because I actually had a case against the collection agency and didn't even know it! He helped me understand the complexities of my case, handled everything, made no decisions with my consent, and safeguarded me through the process. I felt protected. My journey with this collection agency was years long, but Sam had experience with them and knew how to deal with them. He never pushed me to make a decision one way or the other. We discussed all of my options and moved forward only after I felt comfortable with the information provided and was sure about the next step. He is hard working, thorough, generous with his knowledge so that I had full understanding, patient, respectful, and kind. You won't find a better attorney.
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15 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Actually having the lawyer call personally is one of the best things. Quick expedient in the consultation and able to address my needs in minutes. Highly recommend this firm to anyone.
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23 Feb, 2010 by Anonymous
I was a client of John's in a case against a very wealthy and powerful company with unlimited resources. In my case, John utlized the most efficient use of technologies, staff and legal precedent to litigate the case. John was very accessible in discussing the case, options and always produced results expediently. I recommend John highly for any case of wrongdoing regardless of the size of the opponent.
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25 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Extremely helpful and patient ,
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30 Jun, 2021 by Derek
Mr. Kennedy did for us what another attorney said couldn't be done: he actually secured a settlement for us on losses we sustained by a previous broker and his now defunct firm. Over a course of 1.5 years (pandemic included), Mr. Kennedy and his firm, White Law Group performed beyond expectations, in fact, it felt like he was our own personal attorney. Mr. Kennedy and staff kept us consistently informed of our case status, rand esponded quickly to any questions that I may have had. The final negotiation, with his recommendations allowed us to finally end this episode with complete satisfaction.
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10 Jun, 2021 by Adam jacobs
Mr. Kennedy and his team ver extremely helpful in appreciating my situation.
Mr. Kennedy was very professional and clearly had my best interest at al times
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17 Mar, 2021 by Sabine
Mr. Kennedy took my case regarding failure to supervise a financial advisor who worked for a Investment company. As the discovery brought to light, I was misled by the investor in more than one way. Mr. Kennedy involved me in all stages, filed a FINRA claim for me, and represented me at the hearings. We were successfully awarded, however the company dissolved, avoiding payment of our losses. I would recommend Mike Kennedy highly.
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21 May, 2024 by Shannon j
Mr. Karimi is a down to earth lawyer that will fight for justice.
I hate the reason for having to hire him, but I'm glad I did.
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21 May, 2024 by Gwen hull
Great attorney, listened to me and my needs. He was by my side the entire process. He got my felony dismissed. My life would have been ruined if I didn’t have Mr Karimi on my case.
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07 Jun, 2023 by Julian cc
Bridget is too professional, it seems to me that she loves the profession, from the first moment she makes you feel like family, I highly recommend her and Miya her assistant is a great team
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13 Nov, 2024 by Gayle
I was very LUCKY to find her and having had a bad experience before I read her resume and was very impressed. I also have had a positive experience with 3 Attorneys in the distant past so for me it was how hard she tried. I was in the most VULNERABLE position of my 75 years as I'm 3/4 of a centuryold and was about to have a HIP Replacement Operation in 2 Days of this subpeana and then have my left shoulder replaced after that so my body was speaking my words She overlooked my stupid words and realized this lady is old and she is a victim and about to have 2 serious operations. I so wished she would have been able to help me with my Shoreline case but she has to care for her cute new ;little person , He is a lucky boy. I'm a lucky old lady to have known her and hired her and she hardly charged anything
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05 Aug, 2024 by Anonymous
I recommend Leah Altaras , on every social post I see on social media in regards to anything they’re going through.
Leah is an Advocate for righting wrongs, I met her as a Prosecuting Attorney, and when my life was altered in an MVA I called Her for advice, and she was willing to take on my Personal Injury case.
I was compensated by the other guys insurance the maximum amount as well as my own under insured coverage.
At about 80% recovery, after a year of Physical Therapy, I was hit again, MVA. Compounded injuries, a tough fight, but Leah has that “fight” in Her, as do I, and we recovered well, in the 2nd MVA case as well.
She also has consulted with Me over many various concerns I’ve had.
I highly recommend Leah Altaras for all of Your legal concerns.
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26 Jul, 2024 by Deja
Leah is my family’s attorney, legal advocate, & #1 referral to my clients seeking legal advice. She is professional, hard working, kind natured & a great communicator. I rely on Leah for legal advice to make sure my small business successful & my children are supported. Thank you Leah!
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28 Oct, 2024 by Faustina de los santos
El mejor, abogado sin ninguna duda
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30 Jun, 2022 by Julia
Adam and his colleague were our attorneys for our successful settlement with a hospital that neglected to provide my husband appropriate care, leading to serious, life shortening repercussions.
He was always clear with his thoughts and suggestions, answered all questions without making us feel like dopes, and genuinely cared for our family and the outcome of our case. He didn't promise the moon, but shared his expertise based on years of practice and the results showed, We received the amount of settlement we'd hoped for, allowing us to prepare for whatever changes we'd need to make as our husband's declining health requires.
We interviewed three different, and likely excellent, attorneys/firms that specialized in our kind of case, but we're very glad we chose to hire Adam Berger.
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21 Mar, 2022 by Joel and dale
While driving southbound on I-5 in Tacoma an underinsured motorist sideswiped a dump-truck causing it to spin around and go north in the southbound lanes and hitting us head-on. We were crushed between the spinning dump truck, the car that caused the accident and the car that rear-ended us. We hired Schroeter Goldmark & Bender to represent us.
The insurance carrier for the underinsured motorist paid us the limits under their policy. Our own insurance company basically made an offer of zero to cover life-altering and permanent injuries.
Our team at SGB of Adam Berger, Sergio Garcidueñas-Sease, Lindsay Halm and Alder Burgess took over for us. One of the most important things they did was to shield us from the stone-walling, delaying tactics of our own insurance company to whom we had paid premiums for more than 30 years. From the beginning they handled the case as if it would end up in litigation. You need attorneys like SGB that have your back and are not afraid to go to court if that is what it takes.
They had the added challenge of doing this during Covid. Thank goodness for Zoom conferences. We ultimately got a court date. Two months prior to our court date, we went to mediation, via Zoom. We didn't hold out much hope for mediation, but we were willing to make an attempt. What a surprise when the insurance company came to mediation finally willing to negotiate. After a full day of the mediator going back and forth between Zoom rooms, we came to a fair monetary settlement. We are convinced that the insurance company, even then, was only willing to negotiate because, Adam and the rest of his team were well prepared bulldogs willing to go to court if mediation failed. As they like to say, "This was not their first rodeo".
A car accident is horrible. You need the best attorneys you can find to protect your interests. Besides being professional and knowing the case inside and out, Adam and the rest of his team are compassionate and truly care about their clients. We strongly recommend them to anyone who needs their service. Without Adam and SGB our insurance company would have paid us nothing.
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10 Oct, 2020 by Emily
Adam represented our family and negotiated a very favorable settlement for my father's wrongful death. Adam co-counseled our case with Liz McLafferty, for whom I have also written a review. Liz and Adam were an outstanding team. They worked together very well, and you can tell they have a lot of respect for each other. Adam is a very experienced, skilled attorney, and it shows. He has incredible recall of the specific facts of the case he is working on, and wowed us more than once with that ability. Adam was an excellent advocate, and got us an excellent result. If my father were alive, he would have been so pleased, and proud, of the work Adam did on our behalf. You will not be disappointed if you hire him as your attorney.
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21 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Rando Wick is a tremendous attorney. He is exceptional in every way. His work in the area of professional liability/medical malpractice defense is beyond compare. I have worked with many attorneys in my career and Rando Wick is among the finest I have had the privilege of working with. His expertise with organizational clients as well as individual clients is tremendous. Our physicians and staff admire him and view him as skilled and trustworthy. He is a truly exceptional attorney. I highly recommend him.
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14 Apr, 2008 by Anonymous
I am a family physician who has had to consult with a few attorneys in the past both as client and expert. I had the good fortune to be represented by Mr Wick in my only malpractice experience. While it was certainly one of the most stressful events in my career, I feel that I could not have had better representation than that provided by Mr Wick. His confidence, command of the medical literature, and great sense of humor were all inspiring. He understands not only the science and the law, but also how doctors and patients think. He was fantastic at pursuing all possible leads and did not forget any detail during our many discussions. Overall I feel it was an honor to work with Rando Wick and I recommend him without reservation.
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07 Apr, 2008 by Anonymous
Outstanding lawyer, at the top of his field in every respect, and very pleasant and easy to communicate with.
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10 Jun, 2023 by Mag
I got my new 2022 Lucid Air GT in October 2022. During the first four months of ownership, my Lucid was in the shop twice for about 64 days in total, and it still was not fully repaired. At this time, it had had about 30 repair jobs including replacement of the entire battery (large HV battery). Especially, general rattle and squeak noises were a major concern. I asked Lucid to take the car back, and they promised to do so through their repurchase program. However, nothing ever materialized even after several reminders of mine. So, I contacted Jordan in February 2023. I got a particularly good first impression, and he just asked me to send him all the paperwork I had on my Lucid. After a couple of days, he announced he would take my case. It was an extremely low maintenance situation. I think I spent less than two hours in total interacting with Jordan. He just took care of everything. He made Lucid Motor take back the car by means of a repurchase agreement! I returned the car in May 2023 to the Lucid Service Center (and with about five outstanding repair tickets). After all the battling interactions with Lucid Motors, Jordan was a seriously pleasant relief. And I could not have asked for a better outcome. I strongly recommend using him.
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10 Oct, 2021 by James min
I had many difficulties with my 2019 Raptor and I am so grateful and sorry to Jordan. He took a lot of his time to answer my questions and informed me of a lot of information. Alongside, he was very confident in his work which made me comfortable. I will recommend Jordan to anyone.
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20 Jun, 2021 by Rebecca
This review is LONG overdue, but it's important to let everyone know that Jordan is great at what he does.
I bought a literally brand new 2018 Honda Civic EX which started having multiple issues 3 months after purchase. The nightmare began with my trunk getting flooded with rain, and then my radiator was faulty which led to coolant leak which overheated my car and left me stranded, to rough idling and bucking while accelerating, to my car not accelerating or starting at all, to my check engine light coming on, to misfiring that occurred due to a faulty AC control unit, to a head gasket issue!! I got stranded so many times and spent so many hours waiting for towing.
Honda dealership kept saying my car should be fine after every repair and "it's under warranty." Honda wouldn't even give me a rental! I had to pay for rental even though none of this is my fault.
I couldn't trust in the reliability of the car anymore when all this was happening within 6 months of purchase. What's going to happen when my warranty is over??? I knew I had to do something about this so I contacted Seattle Lemon Law and Jordan promptly gave me a call the next day. He listened to my complaints and had me send over documents from all the repairs. He reviewed it and took over. He kept in touch with me. About 8 months or so go by and he said Honda has reached an agreement to take my car back and take over the entire loan starting from when the car first started having issues! It was such a huge burden off my shoulder to get rid of that lemon car. I am so glad Jordan helped me with this. Very professional and obviously knows what he's doing.
I highly recommend him if you suspect you've got a lemon. Don't let the dealership intimidate/bully you into thinking your car "is fine"!! At the very least, get a free consultation with Jordan! The lemon law and lemon law attorneys are there for a reason!
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26 Apr, 2024 by Eric lundt
Steve helped greatly in my case.
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26 Apr, 2024 by Greg waters
Two years ago I was recommended the team of Steven Shaw for guidance on two accidents from careless drivers! The combination of Steven and Debby represent over 20 years experience in dealing with creepy insurance companies that “never” have your best interest in mind!
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26 Apr, 2024 by Elizabeth shannon-garvey
I have nothing but absolute praise and adoration for this company, Steve and Debby particularly. I was in a car accident in 2020 that left me with permanent injuries and a totaled car and Steve and Debby were my team from day one. They took care of everything and really let me focus on healing and managing my life instead of panicking about how to handle this new situation.
They treated me with respect, kindness and worked their butts off for me and I will never have enough kind words to say or recommendations to give. I’m blown away by their professionalism and ability to walk me through these complicated matters.
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18 Feb, 2018 by Robert jeffery
Mr. Teel assisted me at a time when I was going through a seperation, and needed to be clear on what the next step to do was, pertaining to an out of state investments with my partner at the time.
He gave me such comfort and assurance, and helped me understand my rights as an individual, seperate from the relationship.
Hes so good at explaining, and coming up with a plan that was comfortable to me.
I would Highly recommend Robert Teel, even to my best friend or family members!
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13 Feb, 2018 by Myrna
I am an independent public relations consultant specializing in crisis communications and media relations for public and private entities. Robert has advised me on a myriad of legal issues my clients face, including such diverse matters as environmental concerns, embezzlement, child protective issues, and land use. Without exception, Mr. Teel has provided excellent advice and direction to reduce my clients' legal exposure. Because the majority of my work involves crisis situations, it is important that I receive this counsel in an immediate fashion. Mr. Teel is accessible for me on a moment's notice, and has always been immediately responsive. I will continue to utilize his services.
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14 Jul, 2017 by Chris
Recently I needed to petition the State of California, and required a seasoned attorney to do so.
Robert Teel has a real knack for legal theory. He really does his homework sizing up the situation, the laws, and opponents. He furthermore carefully calculates risk, and his honest about the chances.
He complements his judiciousness before the court date with eloquence and personality in the courtroom.
Throughout the case he was a perfect communicator: keeping me up to date and providing very clear instructions what and what not I -- as a client -- had to do.
His ethics are impeccable, by the way, which I suppose one can't take for granted these days.
It has been a pleasure and hopefully will continue to be.
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27 May, 2012 by Anonymous
Kristi handled my case and was extremely knowledgeable and sensitive about my business issue. I highly recommend her to everyone in the Seattle area.
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25 May, 2012 by Donald
I retained Kristi to handle the sale of my business. She was fantastic. Always responded promptly and secured one heck of a deal. Thanks!
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03 Nov, 2009 by Erik
Kristi helped me with an issue I had a couple years ago. Despite not having worked with me before, she got up to speed extremely quickly and provided excellent advice that resulted in a situation with no legal headache whatsoever. She was professional and personable, and really knew what she was doing. Definitely recommended.
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06 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Lawyers are like doctors, truly. We all hope that we never need one; but if we do, we want, and need, the absolute best. In respect to the absolute best, I can say that I found that in Brendan. As a person of color (more specifically a black male), I unfortunately encountered extreme racial aggression and discrimination on my job. As you might imagine, that alone brought with it great stress. Then, add having to deal with the legalities and legal battles that come along with that. Those two things combined are enough to drive anyone crazy, and they nearly did me. What made my legal journey different was Brendan. I can say unequivocally that he is one of the fiercest, most compassionate, knowledgeable, and responsive legal advocates that I have ever encountered in life. Put simply, he does not play. Past that, the level of kindness and professionalism with which he treats his clients, and approaches his practice, is beyond reproach. If you are reading this now, that likely means that you are looking for good legal counsel. To those looking for “good”, I’d tell you to keep looking. Those looking for phenomenal, Brendan is definitely your guy. It takes me a lot to write a review, but this one was easy to write. I am incredibly thankful that Brendan is a fierce legal advocate for ALL people. If you give him a call, I can say with absolute certainty that you’ll be glad that you did.
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03 Jun, 2019 by Martha
I came to Brendan with a very troubling legal issue and he made me feel like he was on my side and explained the issues to me in a clear way I could understand. I always felt like my case was a priority to him, even though he had other clients he was working with at the time. He kept me updated throughout the entire process. In the end, the final outcome was even better than I had hoped!
I highly recommend Brendan... he is a zealous advocate who fights for his clients no matter what the issue is.
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02 Feb, 2019 by Vicente barraza
Brendan is a passionate defender of human rights and has won major victories helping the families of the Firs Mobile Home Park. He is diligent, writes well-researched and well-reasoned legal arguments, and ensures his clients feel empowered and respected.
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16 Feb, 2016 by Elise oras
Upon our first call, Lawrence gave me the confidence I needed to fight a (pretty BS) non-compete agreement. He worked hard for me, was very clear and transparent through the entire process, and was always reachable (by email, text, call, etc.). I would highly recommend talking to Lawrence before signing a non-compete, or if you have any employment or labor issues at all.
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24 Aug, 2015 by Craig
Lawrence represented me in a complex case with significant damages against a Wall Street behemoth and we won on all points.
Despite their unlimited resources, Lawrence worked more and harder; had a better grasp of the legal issues; and was just flat out better and smarter than the best they could bring.
Plus, as trying as litigation is on the client, he helped keep be calm and sane through the process.
You want Lawrence fighting for you.
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12 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
Lawrence has represented our firm for 6 years - from it's infancy to now handling a multitude of cases. He is empathetic to all sides of the case yet always looking for a solution that is most advantageous to the company. He answers emails and takes calls after hours and on the weekends. He is also very technology friendly which makes him more accessible than other attorneys we have worked with. I have also found him to be a good resource in coordinating all of our company's needs with various subject matter experts. In short, I would recommend him whole heartedy.
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25 Sep, 2007 by Anonymous
Dave represented me against the Washington Dept of Financial Inst and did a great job. He discovered and pointed out the misrepresentation of facts that the dept came up with and when he was done with them, the gentleman that brought up the charges took another job. He was very open with me about the chances of winning or settling and left it up to me. I appreciated that fact that he would go to hearing and not insist that I settle with them. under the circumstances, I really enjoyed my time with him and he made me feel confident that I was making the right decision. Of course I would highly recommend him.
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29 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
I think David is a top notch attorney and I would highly reccommend him. I would give him a 5 star overall rating, but his knowlege of the financial industry is just outstanding. He probable knows more about the industry than most of the professionals who work in the industry. Also his ability to thnk on his feet while questioning witnesses was most impressive. Should I ever need an attorney again, I would hire David without question.
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07 Jun, 2018 by Edgardo
Todd is not only a tremendous attorney but a great guy. Extremely knowledgeable, competent, and determined to get his clients the best possible out come. This is a guy who will go the extra mile for his clients. I've had the pleasure of working with Todd for a few years and can't say i'd rather have another attorney in my corner.
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23 Jun, 2017 by Christina
After an unexpected and extremely costly auto repair that should have been covered under an extension of a previous recall, I contacted a first class attorney named Todd Feinstein. With complete confidence, he showed Toyota that they were traveling upstream with no obvious means of locomotion. He listened carefully and made sure to address ALL of my concerns before moving full steam ahead to ensure they expedited their response and paid for the repair. In the end, Toyota also extended my warranty and compensated my lost time. This full service attorney even negotiated interim travel arrangements so I wouldn't miss a beat. He was the best choice I could have made.
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23 Jun, 2011 by Anonymous
I have lived amost 3 decades hating everyone in the legal profession and avoiding all contact with lawyers. At long last I was forced to hire a lawyer and after encountering more scumbags, I had given up hope and just left him a message. He called back and in 5 days, he got me the solution I looked for, he was effective, full of empathy and absolutely professional. Now he is my lawyer of choice for the rest of my business life - I hope he is interested. I realized at last that lawyers can be wonderful people as well - surprise, surprise!
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10 Mar, 2010 by Devlin
Amit has been my Lawyer for 4 years and am constantly recomending him. He understands my business and I feel safe with him.
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28 May, 2010 by Rod underhill
Who does a seasoned attorney go to when he needs a super lawyer? Well, for me, I went to Gretchen. When I noticed a major toy company and potentially exposed my young daughter to lead poisoning, I wanted to get the best representation possible for my family. As one of the nation's leading technologists, I've been represented by many firms, including the same firm that represents Microsoft. But for this very sensitive case, I need precisely the correct attorney to assure that my legal needs would be taken care of. Gretchen was perfect. Nobody is harder on a lawyer than another lawyer and Gretchen was flawless in her professional abilities.
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28 May, 2010 by Nicole
Gretchen is a brilliant and sharp attorney who is very down to earth. She is a partner in one the best law firms in country. Gretchen represented me in a class action lawsuit suit that reached a multimillion dollar settlement from one of the largest manufacturers in the world! I cannot say enough kind things about Gretchen. If you need an attorney call her right now. She will work very hard on your behalf. You could not have a better person to represent you.
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17 Mar, 2014 by Anne
I am the CEO of a healthcare organization. In the past two years, Adam served as our legal counsel as we sought to affiliate with a larger organization. Along with his deep understanding of legal concepts, Adam demonstrated good judgment in negotiating a sustainable and rewarding merger. Adam works with integrity and respect for the special needs of his clients. He comes to every client encounter/meeting fully prepared. He often sought creative solutions when negotiations appear to stall. I would hire Adam again anytime - he is a good partner to any business situation.
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14 Mar, 2014 by Scott kronlund, md
Adam has served a counsel for our organization for many years and he and I have worked on numerous projects over the past 5+ years. Adam is very thoughtful and thorough while also working hard to meet my needs in the most cost-effective manner possible. Although he specializes in healthcare law, he also has a great business mind. I would highly recommend him.
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16 Mar, 2018 by John
The wife and I contacted Mr.Bermans office and they emailed us back nothing has been signed yet but we are hopeful.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
If it has to do with class action litigation or securities law, Berman's the go-to guy. Hardest working man in the profession.
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18 Jul, 2017 by Megan kountz
Meeting Chris was a true blessing. As he took the time to get to know my businesses he asked great questions that I had not considered. Being as business owner, I was focused on growth, vision, sales, and marketing. The legal side of structuring the business was something I had not fully considered. With his guidance, I am taking steps to set up a formal business agreement, trademarking my names, and organizing the financial documents to ensure things are in line as the business continues to grow. He saved me from future headaches and shined light on a blind spot I didn't know I had. He is honest, fair, and thorough in his work. I would recommend him to anyone.
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04 Jan, 2017 by Adam
We hired Chris to help with some organizational changes. We wanted to make leasehold improvements for a future subtenant, receive a sublease agreement, form an LLC with another company, enter into a new operating agreement with the other company, redo our company employee handbook and create an Excel-based annual operating budget with performance measurement tools. I think Chris's background in accounting and finance, on top of his legal background, saved us time and money because we didn't have to hire a CPA to help us with some finance-related aspects in our agreements and plans. He did a great job of keeping us informed on hold ups, open items and when items would be completed and returned
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03 Jan, 2025 by Michael clacher
Wheat Legal offers a service I can only commend.
Timely responses, detailed explanations and overall just a pleasure to deal with. I'm grateful to have found this entity.
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29 Nov, 2024 by Gary dewitt
Jeff at Wheat Legal helped me during a tough time with my business. He provided me insights and advice that helped me immensely. He is thorough and professional, and I cannot recommend his services enough.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kelsie alford
Have loved working with Jeffrey! He’s the best when it comes to business disputes and contracts! Never a doubt that he’ll do what’s right for us!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Michael clacher
Wheat Legal offers a service I can only commend.
Timely responses, detailed explanations and overall just a pleasure to deal with. I'm grateful to have found this entity.
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29 Nov, 2024 by Gary dewitt
Jeff at Wheat Legal helped me during a tough time with my business. He provided me insights and advice that helped me immensely. He is thorough and professional, and I cannot recommend his services enough.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kelsie alford
Have loved working with Jeffrey! He’s the best when it comes to business disputes and contracts! Never a doubt that he’ll do what’s right for us!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Michael clacher
Wheat Legal offers a service I can only commend.
Timely responses, detailed explanations and overall just a pleasure to deal with. I'm grateful to have found this entity.
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29 Nov, 2024 by Gary dewitt
Jeff at Wheat Legal helped me during a tough time with my business. He provided me insights and advice that helped me immensely. He is thorough and professional, and I cannot recommend his services enough.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kelsie alford
Have loved working with Jeffrey! He’s the best when it comes to business disputes and contracts! Never a doubt that he’ll do what’s right for us!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Michael clacher
Wheat Legal offers a service I can only commend.
Timely responses, detailed explanations and overall just a pleasure to deal with. I'm grateful to have found this entity.
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29 Nov, 2024 by Gary dewitt
Jeff at Wheat Legal helped me during a tough time with my business. He provided me insights and advice that helped me immensely. He is thorough and professional, and I cannot recommend his services enough.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kelsie alford
Have loved working with Jeffrey! He’s the best when it comes to business disputes and contracts! Never a doubt that he’ll do what’s right for us!
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03 Jan, 2025 by Michael clacher
Wheat Legal offers a service I can only commend.
Timely responses, detailed explanations and overall just a pleasure to deal with. I'm grateful to have found this entity.
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29 Nov, 2024 by Gary dewitt
Jeff at Wheat Legal helped me during a tough time with my business. He provided me insights and advice that helped me immensely. He is thorough and professional, and I cannot recommend his services enough.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Kelsie alford
Have loved working with Jeffrey! He’s the best when it comes to business disputes and contracts! Never a doubt that he’ll do what’s right for us!
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01 Apr, 2015 by David
Mr. Ko has been a pleasure to work with. I have worked with him on several deals that required legal research, memorandum drafting, and negotiation. He has always been incredibly professional and easy to work with!
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11 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
David was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and understanding. He took the time to explain all legal issues in terms that were understandable. I highly recommend this attorney.
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21 Dec, 2012 by Bill
Chris was our attorney in a securities faud matter that involved many complexities, especially since the "securities" were actually tenant-in-common real estate entities (TICs). He was thorough and brilliant. Just as important, he always picked up his phone directly. I couldn't believe how accessible he was throught.
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What a Consumer Protection Lawyer Can Do for You
A consumer protection lawyer specializes in safeguarding individuals from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices. These lawyers advocate for the rights of consumers in disputes with businesses, helping clients recover damages related to fraud, defective products, false advertising, or violation of consumer protection laws. They work to enforce laws that prevent businesses from taking advantage of consumers and ensure that businesses adhere to fair practices.
Whether you’ve been the victim of a scam, sold a faulty product, or misled by false advertising, a consumer protection lawyer can help you navigate legal options and pursue justice.
When Should I Hire a Consumer Protection Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a consumer protection lawyer when you’ve encountered unfair or illegal business practices and need legal assistance to resolve the situation. Common scenarios include:
- Fraud or deceptive business practices: If a company misled you into purchasing a product or service under false pretenses, a lawyer can help you seek compensation.
- Defective products: If you purchased a product that was unsafe or defective and caused harm, a lawyer can help you file a product liability claim.
- False advertising or unfair pricing: A lawyer can assist if you were misled by deceptive advertising or charged for services or products in a way that violates consumer laws.
- Debt collection harassment: If you're being harassed by debt collectors or are facing illegal debt collection practices, a consumer protection lawyer can enforce your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
- Credit report issues: If errors on your credit report are affecting your financial standing, a lawyer can help you resolve disputes with credit reporting agencies or creditors under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
- Predatory lending practices: If you've been subjected to unfair loan terms or practices by payday lenders or mortgage companies, a lawyer can help you challenge the loan and seek a resolution.
- Data breaches or identity theft: If your personal information was compromised due to a company’s failure to protect your data, a lawyer can help you recover damages related to the breach.
What Does a Consumer Protection Lawyer Do?
A consumer protection lawyer provides a wide range of services to help protect consumers' rights and seek compensation for harms caused by businesses. Their role may include:
- Filing lawsuits: Representing clients in lawsuits against businesses that have violated consumer protection laws, whether through fraud, deceptive practices, or negligence.
- Negotiating settlements: Working with businesses or their insurers to negotiate fair compensation for damages caused by unfair practices or defective products.
- Pursuing class action lawsuits: When a company harms multiple consumers, a lawyer can represent a group of plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit, seeking collective damages.
- Advising on consumer rights: Helping clients understand their rights under various consumer protection laws and advising on the best course of action.
- Handling product liability claims: Representing clients who have been injured by defective products and holding manufacturers or retailers accountable for the harm caused.
- Defending against debt collection harassment: Enforcing the rights of consumers under the FDCPA and other laws that protect individuals from abusive or unlawful debt collection tactics.
- Resolving credit report disputes: Helping clients correct errors on their credit reports that may be causing financial harm or affecting their creditworthiness.
How Are Consumer Protection Lawyers Paid?
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.
- Hourly rate: For more complex cases or ongoing legal disputes, some lawyers charge by the hour. Hourly rates can range from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Flat fee: For specific services, such as reviewing a contract or filing a small claim, a lawyer may charge a flat fee that covers all the necessary legal work.
- Retainer fee: For clients needing ongoing legal assistance, some lawyers may charge a retainer fee, which is an upfront payment that is billed against as the lawyer works on the case.
It’s important to discuss fees upfront with your lawyer to understand how you’ll be charged and to avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Does a Consumer Protection Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a consumer protection lawyer depends on the complexity of the case, the lawyer’s experience, and the type of legal service required. General cost estimates include:
- 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.
- Flat fees: For specific services like contract reviews or handling a small claims case, flat fees may range from $500 to $2,000, depending on the scope of work.
- Class actions: In class action cases, fees are often paid out of the settlement or damages awarded, and individual plaintiffs usually do not have to pay upfront.
Make sure to ask for a clear estimate of costs during your initial consultation to avoid surprises and to understand how much you can expect to pay.
Top Questions to Ask a Consumer Protection Lawyer
Before hiring a consumer protection lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they have the experience and skills to handle your case effectively. Key questions include:
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What experience do you have with consumer protection law?
Ensure the lawyer has specific experience handling cases like yours, whether it involves product liability, fraud, or debt collection issues. -
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.
