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09 Feb, 2018 by Ruth
I was fortunate enough to have found Janna Dutton through a friend who had used her for her parent’s situation. Janna did a wonderful job on my behalf dealing with estate issues and helped me to make proper and important decisions regarding property distributions. Her guidance brought definite positive results and my confidence in her ability and judgement were quite high. I cannot praise her enough for walking me through a most difficult situation. Her legal background and expertise were most obvious throughout my dealings with her. Janna is truly a professional who takes pride in her work and truly cares about her clients and their best interest. Her knowledge of Elder Law and Estate Planning can not be stronger. She and her entire Firm come highly recommended.
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25 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Dutton and Casey were an invaluable resource and team during my late mother's time in assisted living, nursing home and hospital. Our family unexpectedly needed assistance with ALL aspects of elder care law: neglect, abuse, mental health law, contracts, Medicare, HIPAA, estate and probate matters. Janna Dutton and her team provided unparalleled assistance in all matters of elder care law and quality of care - I was so impressed by the depth and breadth of knowledge, compassion and level of advocacy the entire team provided. They served our mother as a member of their own family - the intelligence, acumen, timeliness, loyalty, tenacity and expertise they brought to all matters was simply unbelievable whether in person, online or on phone. I can honestly say I don't know what I would have done without them - and am happy to give unqualified recommendation for Janna Dutton and her team."
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17 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Janna did my Living Will,Trust and Power of Attorney documents. I found her to be very knowledgeable, and she made sure I understood all the legal language and every aspect of what was involved. She made the process painless. I would recommend her without hesitation. She genuinely cares about her clients and is a great advocate for them.
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16 Jan, 2025 by Abraham samudio
What an amazing staff to deal with, I had a work injury and like everyone that seeks advice I was nervous at first. Nancy Shepard kept me in the loop with everything, she took my case from a different attorney she took the time to go back and review every detail and proceeded to fight for me even more. You don’t get that from anyone, that much attention to a single case, Nancy Shepard and the team at Seidman, Margulis & Fairman thank you!.
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06 Jan, 2025 by Yyz
I was initially referred to Z Wang & Associates in 2013 by a friend of mine. My parents met with Zhidong Wang when he traveled back to China in 2013–2014, and we decided to start the EB-5 process with Z Wang & Associates as our immigration attorneys. We first filed the I-526 in September 2015 and received approval in September 2016. We filed the I-485 in April 2020 and had it approved in July 2022. In May 2024, we filed the I-829 and received approval in December 2024. We are glad that, after this 9-year wait, we have finally completed the entire EB-5 process and had our conditions removed.
Over the years, we worked with Dora Zang, Jamie Hossa, Jeff Cheng, and Zhidong Wang, who were always able to answer our questions whenever we needed help. We truly appreciate their time and assistance over the past nine years! We will contact them again for the N-400 process and any future green card applications for my parents.
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29 Dec, 2024 by 苏杭
非常感谢杨律师和黎助理的专业服务与指导让我的案子通过了，非常感谢！！
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21 Jun, 2023 by Melanie
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Terrible experience with this firm. Mario Correa could not remember my name to save his life. He called me Maria during a court hearing, it was embarrassing to hear the judge correct him. Forms that were required for the hearing were not ready, the incompetence was astounding. I did not feel respected by Mario Correa, he carried on with me in a cold and callous manner. We spoke the day after my father passed regarding next steps regarding my case. He made sure to tell me that he can refer me to a lawyer that can handle what will happen next but he will not get "anything from it". I never received an itemized bill from this firm.
I made attempts to express my concerns while working with Mario and team to no avail, all I received were false assurances.
I'm disappointed by the service I received and the careless manner in which my case was
handled. A google rating of 4.9 no longer holds weight in my opinion.
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23 Jan, 2020 by Belen
He answered every question and we felt at ease with him and his staff. We left his office feeling that a load was lifted from our shoulders. We thank you for that.
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27 Aug, 2019 by Susan
I chose Correa law firm because he doesn't dabble in various areas of law but focuses on estate planning. I also didn't want the hassle of going downtown and dealing with parking. I read a positive review that spoke of their experience dealing with their mother's estate and I felt comfortable contacting him. Mr. Correa is knowledgable and explains and sometimes double explains so that we understood what every document meant. He was diplomatic and thorough when explaining the procedure to our adult children. His staff knows who you are and communication is prompt.
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01 Mar, 2025 by Olga sanina
I am very happy with Tina’s service and commitment to my case.
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01 Feb, 2025 by Sikorski family
Clifford Law Offices helped me with my falling on ice personal injury case. They were incredible for the entire time they represented me. They were supportive and never made me feel like my case was not important. They were patient and answered all my questions throughout the case. They were always responsive and continued to walk me through the process, ensuring I understood the next steps and more importantly the timeline.
I could tell they were committed to obtaining the best outcomes for my case. As we neared the end of the case, they talked with me about my options and in the end, they helped me settle my case for an amount that exceeded my expectations. And even after getting the settlement, they continued to stay in touch to get me the settlement funds as quickly as possible.
I highly recommend using Clifford Law Offices if you ever need a personal injury lawyer. They are professional, empathetic, and will fight hard for you.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Tammy
Very considerate and understanding, what a pleasure having your services to represent our Father. Thanks for all you do. God Bless!
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13 Jan, 2025 by Cesar arreguin
Muy agradables todos y muy contento por su apoyo son muy buenos especial la abogada Brittni Rivera los recomiendo
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28 Nov, 2024 by Nallely diaz
Working with Kevin Racia & Stephanie Nunez was an amazing experience! They both helped my father apply for his residence about a year ago. Last month my father finally received it in the mail! Kevin & Stephanie have done an amazing jobs. They answered any questions or concerns we had in a timely manner. Also reassured us with any doubts during the process and after! I highly recommend this team! Thank you both for the help we appreciate it with our whole hearts!
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25 Nov, 2024 by Marisol correa
La Abogada Nicole me ayudó con mi caso
Y es una excelente persona y muy profesional la recomiendo muchísimo 1000%
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21 Jan, 2025 by Ron steadman
Got into my car accident in May 2024. Signed a contract with them around the beginning of June. Told me the process would take 2-3 months, it would be pro bono, wouldn’t pay any hospital bills, I would be able to contact them when ever I need, and told me we would have a 60/40 split 60 for me 40 for them when the settlement came. Since then I’ve been waiting 8 months and counting, they denied offers without my consent, they don’t answer my calls, takes them weeks if not months to respond back, when I got an offer the split ended up being 36/64 split(36 for me and 64 for them), and told me I would have to be paying the hospital bills with my portion. I have yet to receive my settlement. I don’t care about an apology I want my 60/40 split like I originally signed for and I want my settlement. This is the WORSE law firm I have ever hired. DO NOT HIRE THEM
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15 Jan, 2025 by Nicole amodei
They are friendly and get down to the business quickly
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07 Jan, 2025 by Shay g
Very helpful and efficient! Thank you.
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15 Oct, 2021 by Anonymous
I contacted him and he said that he would give me a date and the time the following week, he never did and I re-contacted him 3 weeks later. He gave me a date and said evening. Later he said at 6pm. He did not call send a zoom link or anything. I called at 6:30pm and he said he must have missed my email. Then we discussed my needs which were to amend my trust, he just kept asking for detailed spellings over the phone!! He told me he was starting over. I gave him what he needed and said I would get back for a date to come in to sign. I asked him when I would get the documents to review and he said that he doesn't send documents out for review!!! He got snippy with me on the phone said, have a good day and hung up!! Yikes!!
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15 Oct, 2015 by Molly
Tom educated me, a parent of two sons, about the value of a trust to ensure that my sons, who are my heirs, inherit my estate as part of a seamless process. Before sitting down with Tom, my knowledge of trusts was quite limited. I had assumed that trusts were designed for wealthy people, not for a middle class family. Now that I understand how a trust protects a family's assets and guides the distribution of those assets, I wonder why no one recommended a trust previously. Not only did Tom provide a clear, straightforward explanation of trusts, he also provided a binder holding all of the necessary information and forms that I would need in order to take this important step on behalf of my family. A final note: Tom makes house calls.
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14 Sep, 2015 by Ethna
Tom Olofsson assisted me in updating a will & trust sent up 10 years ago. The updates were needed & explained well; Tom came to our home which made the process pleasant & quick. Tom also worked well with extended family members. We feel confident & relieved that we are now all set with these end of life details.
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18 Jun, 2024 by Amy depwe schwartz
Alexander Passo, Esq. has been my trusted advisor for four years, providing invaluable assistance on a variety of matters during my successful business litigation. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach made me feel confident and well-supported during my incredibly complex case. I felt he genuinely cared about my success. Mr. Passo’s professionalism and commitment to his clients are unmatched. If you need a "WIN", I highly recommend Alexander Passo, Esq. and his firm Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC for anyone seeking top-notch legal services.
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20 Feb, 2023 by Adnan shahzad
Worked with Brian Thompto as an attorney to file my Green card and he was so unreponsive, careless, rude and never ever replied back to my emails neither calls. Wasted my 15 months for PWD and PERm and end result is it got denied because of his mistake to not including my skills in ETA-9089 besides providing him all the details. Even after it got denied, he seems like nothing happened and jeopardizing my future and now i am left with no option else than leaving US as my time is getting closer. I would definitely not recommend him and I still can't believe that i am not the first person to give this type of review but still he is serving in this organization. Seems like all Attorneys here are like same where no one care about their clients. If you wish to waste your time and money, please hire from here.
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11 Sep, 2022 by Lieba dlinn
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19 Dec, 2024 by Stewart sohrbeck
The experience with this law firm was very positive. That help was unbelievable and they were very accessible and answered all my questions and helped with everything needed. And everything went fantastic for me.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Latrice
I CAN HONESTLY SAY DARYL IS AN EXTREMELY GOOD LAWYER AND I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING HE HAS DONE AND IS DOING FOR MY SON BECAUSE WITHOUT HIS HELP AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS I WOULDNT KNO WHAT TO DO OR WHERE MY SON WOULD BE RIGHT NOW …..THANKS YOU ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED
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14 Nov, 2023 by Fr jeffrey jean
Bien
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31 Dec, 2019 by Ronda c. smith-porter
19 Oct, 2020 by Fanceyfacey wms
24 Nov, 2024 by Azn mike
This place likes defending chomos like mr. beast
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26 Mar, 2024 by Marsha nicholas
17 Mar, 2024 by George matyas
Great food and drinks and wonderful wait staff.
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01 Mar, 2025 by Olga sanina
I am very happy with Tina’s service and commitment to my case.
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01 Feb, 2025 by Sikorski family
Clifford Law Offices helped me with my falling on ice personal injury case. They were incredible for the entire time they represented me. They were supportive and never made me feel like my case was not important. They were patient and answered all my questions throughout the case. They were always responsive and continued to walk me through the process, ensuring I understood the next steps and more importantly the timeline.
I could tell they were committed to obtaining the best outcomes for my case. As we neared the end of the case, they talked with me about my options and in the end, they helped me settle my case for an amount that exceeded my expectations. And even after getting the settlement, they continued to stay in touch to get me the settlement funds as quickly as possible.
I highly recommend using Clifford Law Offices if you ever need a personal injury lawyer. They are professional, empathetic, and will fight hard for you.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Tammy
Very considerate and understanding, what a pleasure having your services to represent our Father. Thanks for all you do. God Bless!
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05 Dec, 2024 by Brian mcenerney
He will fight for you every step of the way. Great lawyer to have on your side
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10 Sep, 2022 by Kemberly phillips
16 Jul, 2021 by Kerrie anne
23 Oct, 2024 by Chris puranen
28 Apr, 2022 by Nicholas kokoris
Jim Branit of Litchfield might be one of the best, toughest and most knowledgeable litigators in Chicago. I've been placing lawyers since 1987 and Branit and Litchfield come very highly recommended by Juristech.
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11 May, 2020 by Eric suarez
18 Jun, 2024 by Amy depwe schwartz
Alexander Passo, Esq. has been my trusted advisor for four years, providing invaluable assistance on a variety of matters during my successful business litigation. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach made me feel confident and well-supported during my incredibly complex case. I felt he genuinely cared about my success. Mr. Passo’s professionalism and commitment to his clients are unmatched. If you need a "WIN", I highly recommend Alexander Passo, Esq. and his firm Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC for anyone seeking top-notch legal services.
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20 Feb, 2023 by Adnan shahzad
Worked with Brian Thompto as an attorney to file my Green card and he was so unreponsive, careless, rude and never ever replied back to my emails neither calls. Wasted my 15 months for PWD and PERm and end result is it got denied because of his mistake to not including my skills in ETA-9089 besides providing him all the details. Even after it got denied, he seems like nothing happened and jeopardizing my future and now i am left with no option else than leaving US as my time is getting closer. I would definitely not recommend him and I still can't believe that i am not the first person to give this type of review but still he is serving in this organization. Seems like all Attorneys here are like same where no one care about their clients. If you wish to waste your time and money, please hire from here.
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11 Sep, 2022 by Lieba dlinn
18 Jun, 2024 by Amy depwe schwartz
Alexander Passo, Esq. has been my trusted advisor for four years, providing invaluable assistance on a variety of matters during my successful business litigation. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach made me feel confident and well-supported during my incredibly complex case. I felt he genuinely cared about my success. Mr. Passo’s professionalism and commitment to his clients are unmatched. If you need a "WIN", I highly recommend Alexander Passo, Esq. and his firm Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC for anyone seeking top-notch legal services.
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20 Feb, 2023 by Adnan shahzad
Worked with Brian Thompto as an attorney to file my Green card and he was so unreponsive, careless, rude and never ever replied back to my emails neither calls. Wasted my 15 months for PWD and PERm and end result is it got denied because of his mistake to not including my skills in ETA-9089 besides providing him all the details. Even after it got denied, he seems like nothing happened and jeopardizing my future and now i am left with no option else than leaving US as my time is getting closer. I would definitely not recommend him and I still can't believe that i am not the first person to give this type of review but still he is serving in this organization. Seems like all Attorneys here are like same where no one care about their clients. If you wish to waste your time and money, please hire from here.
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11 Sep, 2022 by Lieba dlinn
18 Jun, 2024 by Amy depwe schwartz
Alexander Passo, Esq. has been my trusted advisor for four years, providing invaluable assistance on a variety of matters during my successful business litigation. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach made me feel confident and well-supported during my incredibly complex case. I felt he genuinely cared about my success. Mr. Passo’s professionalism and commitment to his clients are unmatched. If you need a "WIN", I highly recommend Alexander Passo, Esq. and his firm Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC for anyone seeking top-notch legal services.
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20 Feb, 2023 by Adnan shahzad
Worked with Brian Thompto as an attorney to file my Green card and he was so unreponsive, careless, rude and never ever replied back to my emails neither calls. Wasted my 15 months for PWD and PERm and end result is it got denied because of his mistake to not including my skills in ETA-9089 besides providing him all the details. Even after it got denied, he seems like nothing happened and jeopardizing my future and now i am left with no option else than leaving US as my time is getting closer. I would definitely not recommend him and I still can't believe that i am not the first person to give this type of review but still he is serving in this organization. Seems like all Attorneys here are like same where no one care about their clients. If you wish to waste your time and money, please hire from here.
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11 Sep, 2022 by Lieba dlinn
01 Jul, 2024 by Jonathan katz
Find someone else. Do your due diligence.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Jessica hopkins
I have to take a moment to recognize Michael Craven and Kevin Salzstein for their amazing support and expertise during my tumultuous divorce process. They were both very knowledgeable and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I was made aware of my rights and what I was entitled to by law. When I made a decision on whether or not to pursue something, my choice was respected and I felt confident in my decision.
Both were very easy to work with and respected my time. Michael is well versed in business law as well, which I found helpful as an entrepreneur. Although I did not consider my divorce to be high conflict, when things did become stressful or intense, they remained professional and helped to keep me calm as well. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lawyer who is authentic, who has a sense of humor, and who gets results. Divorce is one of the most difficult life stages and having either of these two in your corner, is worth every penny.
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17 Nov, 2022 by Rosa bucio
After searching for a trustworthy attorney, we were referred to Mr. Rob Held by a good friend. Rob has been representing our entire family for over 20 years. His work in estate planning is excellent.
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13 Dec, 2024 by Devlon lyde
He’s a great lawyer and everything that I need he took care of and got it done. If you ask me one of the best lawyers in Chicago. I definitely referred my family used to use Mr. Spencer
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05 Dec, 2024 by Latrice
I CAN HONESTLY SAY DARYL IS AN EXTREMELY GOOD LAWYER AND I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING HE HAS DONE AND IS DOING FOR MY SON BECAUSE WITHOUT HIS HELP AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS I WOULDNT KNO WHAT TO DO OR WHERE MY SON WOULD BE RIGHT NOW …..THANKS YOU ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED
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21 Sep, 2024 by Jackie la diabla
I was facing federal prison time Mr.goldberg & Jeff his associate from the start they work hard too make sure I had the best outcome possible. mr.goldberg demonstrated exceptional level of knowledge and professionalism he made me feel protected from the start he instilled in me trust which it was very hard too find in me faith which I never lost 👏🏼 too trust in hes abilities mr.Goldberg always throughout the entire process make sure always returns calls and make sure always had & understanding of status of the case & I felt that he had my best interest in mind he truly proved to be a savior in My life from the start thank you very much mr.goldberg I am grateful. I highly recommend him for any cases you feel no hope and you want the best outcome possible you could trust he's abilities/ knowledge/ experience he's a straightforward person down to earth. my personal experience with him all I could say is he made me feel protected and was my savior in my federal case. I truly highly recommend mr Goldberg 💯
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14 Oct, 2024 by Dawayne
I had a lawsuit I knew nothing about but they found me and i received my settlement on Friday the money came on time because I really needed it so they get five stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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14 Oct, 2024 by Washington lupera
09 Oct, 2024 by Annejelind warren
Extremely satisfied with the help I received from here! Professional,nice,and quick! I would definitely recommend anyone to them .
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30 Jan, 2025 by Elijah dean
To make a long story short, my ex kidnapped, my children from Mexico, when it comes to the Hague convention, there is not a better attorney than Anthony Joseph. Not only did Anthony get my children returned to Mexico he told me he would get my children returned before Christmas, which he did.
Anthony’s results were world-class in the sense that he overperformed what he was paid for because I never stepped foot into the courtroom and we won the case on a summary judgment.
I am overjoyed with my results with this law firm.
If you are in an international child abduction scenario you need to contact Anthony.
My ex thought this case was all fun and games until the judge threatened to issue a warrant for her arrest.
I told my ex before this case started, my attorney was going to spank this case like a bad child which he did.
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21 Dec, 2024 by Leticia castillo
I had Erin handle my divorce case as well as anything having to do with my daughter and she was amazing! As theyve said before they do a great job and are firm on what they believe is morally correct and fight for their customer they let you express your concerns and listen to you. I highly recommend Erin if I have to go back to court shes the first id call.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Liz turner
I started off bad in court. I didn’t know what I was doing nor have I ever been divorce. Plus I am from Virginia and I have to hire and trust someone that I can’t talk to in person. The cost of the lawyers because I couldn’t afford one was so high I was so stressed out. Then I met Hailey Mcgillvray with Master Lawfirm The cost was so affordable they even sent me detail receipt's. Everyone there was extremely nice and professional. They even sent detail receipts. There team work is remarkable on keeping me up to date when Hailey was going to call me. Normally the staff would fill you in wants going on. Not Hailey she wanted to tell you everything personal. I felt she was my sister and that has my back. Every conversation I had with her I already knew I was going to win. To me it’s not just a job to her she really shows she cares. I sent her an email so early in the morning “ not meaning so early I didn’t want to forget” so she would have it and she replied so fast I was like WOW. Her compassion for her job is unbelievable. She was so good my husband that filed withdrew from it he didn’t want to challenge her. The bad news that I didn’t get to meet Hailey in person. Thank you Hailey and Master Law firm for everything you did for me your are the best.
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28 Feb, 2025 by Samantha bardgett
Everyone knows that going through a court case can be a taxing event, but being represented by Demesmin and Dover I had no worries at all. Collin was amazing, he was responsive, caring, respectful and professional. I received a better outcome than I thought possible and I will definitely recommend you to anyone who has an accident.
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28 Feb, 2025 by Joshua
Demesmin & Dover exemplify professionalism in their dogged pursuit of justice for their clients. Collin fully supported me throughout my entire ordeal and provided a level of legal service I would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. If you are looking for the very best in legal representation, look no further.
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28 Feb, 2025 by Luis bermudez
Excelente servicio muy amables y ayudan a un 100% con tus casos.. recomendable
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10 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
After a phone consultation with Ms. Curler, I chose not to hire Ms. Curler as my attorney. Ms. Curler was not able to answer my questions. Fortunately I was referred to another attorney who was able to answer my questions successfully.
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02 Sep, 2015 by Cathy
I have worked with many attorneys over the years (most were good and did an acceptable job) and have never met one like Kate. She did an outstanding job. She was kind and compassionate and she took the time to really figure out what was best for my aunt. If you need an attorney who is intelligent, efficient, and who truly cares about her clients, she's the one.
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29 Aug, 2011 by Anonymous
Kate is absolutely wonderful. She is very professional, efficient, trustworthy, loyal, and a very knowledgeable in her field. I highly recommend Kate.
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30 Jan, 2025 by Elijah dean
To make a long story short, my ex kidnapped, my children from Mexico, when it comes to the Hague convention, there is not a better attorney than Anthony Joseph. Not only did Anthony get my children returned to Mexico he told me he would get my children returned before Christmas, which he did.
Anthony’s results were world-class in the sense that he overperformed what he was paid for because I never stepped foot into the courtroom and we won the case on a summary judgment.
I am overjoyed with my results with this law firm.
If you are in an international child abduction scenario you need to contact Anthony.
My ex thought this case was all fun and games until the judge threatened to issue a warrant for her arrest.
I told my ex before this case started, my attorney was going to spank this case like a bad child which he did.
Read more
21 Dec, 2024 by Leticia castillo
I had Erin handle my divorce case as well as anything having to do with my daughter and she was amazing! As theyve said before they do a great job and are firm on what they believe is morally correct and fight for their customer they let you express your concerns and listen to you. I highly recommend Erin if I have to go back to court shes the first id call.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Liz turner
I started off bad in court. I didn’t know what I was doing nor have I ever been divorce. Plus I am from Virginia and I have to hire and trust someone that I can’t talk to in person. The cost of the lawyers because I couldn’t afford one was so high I was so stressed out. Then I met Hailey Mcgillvray with Master Lawfirm The cost was so affordable they even sent me detail receipt's. Everyone there was extremely nice and professional. They even sent detail receipts. There team work is remarkable on keeping me up to date when Hailey was going to call me. Normally the staff would fill you in wants going on. Not Hailey she wanted to tell you everything personal. I felt she was my sister and that has my back. Every conversation I had with her I already knew I was going to win. To me it’s not just a job to her she really shows she cares. I sent her an email so early in the morning “ not meaning so early I didn’t want to forget” so she would have it and she replied so fast I was like WOW. Her compassion for her job is unbelievable. She was so good my husband that filed withdrew from it he didn’t want to challenge her. The bad news that I didn’t get to meet Hailey in person. Thank you Hailey and Master Law firm for everything you did for me your are the best.
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18 Feb, 2025 by Josh atchley
I had few questions about my mothers wrongful death lawsuit and they were helpful and answered all my questions!! Would definitely recommend!
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18 Feb, 2025 by Miranda miller
Super quick response to my phone call. Within minutes actually. Referred me to an experienced personal injury attorney who was very helpful.
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08 Feb, 2025 by Mari delgado
Quick response and helpful information.
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23 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
If you value attorney client privilege, solid legal advice and want a lawyer who is not self serving and money hungry but rather zealously advocates for you stay clear. My husband and I are both attorneys in another jurisdiction. This crook took advantage of our emotional states.
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12 Nov, 2014 by Steve
Michael guided me through a relatively complex probated estate. Throughout the process I felt that Michael was on my side, took the matter at hand very seriously and was very thorough in everything that he did. I would recommend Michael to anybody needing help with complex estate issues or general estate planning.
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10 Sep, 2014 by Nancy
Michael helped me through a fairly complex estate plan during a recent divorce. He was patient and thorough, and gave me excellent guidance. I feel that the plan I left with will be of great benefit to my children in the future.
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20 Nov, 2024 by Kryssy m
Not really here for the people to help. Pick and choose who they want to help and if they don’t want to help they won’t tell u will make u wait u literally have to reach out to ask them if they will help u a lot of wasted time just to be denied. Idk why they even a volunteer group they only looking to help easy win small cases cases u don’t even need a lawyer for complete disappointment and waste of my damn time why are you guys even in business u don’t care about women or kids at all heartless people you suck
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06 Nov, 2024 by Cecily marshall
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Rude
Didn’t follow up after I set time aside to have a conversation/consultation I talked to “Tina” had a appt set for 3pm. I had to reach out because it was past 3 to talk to “Jessica” who met me with an attitude…. Have the heart to help people or don’t be in this field simple people like myself need real assistance and guidance I don’t need attitude I need solutions. It sounded like the same woman playing games 😒
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09 Jul, 2024 by Martha zambrano
20 Nov, 2024 by Kryssy m
Not really here for the people to help. Pick and choose who they want to help and if they don’t want to help they won’t tell u will make u wait u literally have to reach out to ask them if they will help u a lot of wasted time just to be denied. Idk why they even a volunteer group they only looking to help easy win small cases cases u don’t even need a lawyer for complete disappointment and waste of my damn time why are you guys even in business u don’t care about women or kids at all heartless people you suck
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06 Nov, 2024 by Cecily marshall
Not helpful
Rude
Didn’t follow up after I set time aside to have a conversation/consultation I talked to “Tina” had a appt set for 3pm. I had to reach out because it was past 3 to talk to “Jessica” who met me with an attitude…. Have the heart to help people or don’t be in this field simple people like myself need real assistance and guidance I don’t need attitude I need solutions. It sounded like the same woman playing games 😒
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09 Jul, 2024 by Martha zambrano
04 Dec, 2023 by Ruslan dzhanybekov
Great company! I would recommend to work here to any of my friends.
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08 May, 2022 by Lourival júnior
20 Apr, 2022 by William shirley (bill)
30+ years legal experience. 10+ years engineering experience. Applied for job. No response. Called the organization seeking to fill the position for whom I had worked for 10+ years. Called by H&S finally. We'll keep in touch. After 3 months, I Googled the organization. Position filled. Was ghosted - H&S never kept in touch even to say "we are considering candidates who more closely fit the needs of our client."
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What an Elder Law Lawyer Can Do for You
An elder law lawyer specializes in legal issues that affect older adults, their families, and caregivers. These lawyers handle a broad range of topics, including estate planning, Medicaid and Medicare, long-term care planning, guardianship, elder abuse, and retirement planning. The goal of an elder law lawyer is to protect the rights, finances, and well-being of elderly individuals and to help them plan for future healthcare and financial security.
If you or a loved one is aging and facing challenges related to healthcare, finances, or legal matters, an elder law lawyer can provide essential guidance to protect your rights and interests as you age.
When Should I Hire an Elder Law Lawyer?
Hiring an elder law lawyer can be beneficial in many situations where older adults need help with legal, financial, or healthcare-related decisions. Common reasons to hire an elder law lawyer include:
- Estate planning: If you want to create or update a will, set up trusts, or ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, an elder law lawyer can help with comprehensive estate planning.
- Medicaid and Medicare planning: If you need help qualifying for Medicaid to cover long-term care or need advice on navigating Medicare benefits, a lawyer can guide you through the application process and protect your assets.
- Long-term care planning: If you’re concerned about paying for nursing home care or assisted living, a lawyer can help you create a financial plan and explore options for government assistance.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: If a family member is unable to make decisions due to age-related cognitive issues, an elder law lawyer can assist in setting up legal guardianship or conservatorship to ensure their care.
- Elder abuse and exploitation: If you or a loved one is experiencing physical, emotional, or financial abuse, an elder law lawyer can help you take legal action to stop the abuse and recover damages.
- Retirement planning: Elder law lawyers can assist with planning for retirement, including managing pensions, Social Security, and other retirement income.
- Special needs planning: If you have a disabled family member who requires special care, an elder law lawyer can help create trusts or other legal arrangements to ensure their long-term financial and healthcare needs are met.
What Does an Elder Law Lawyer Do?
An elder law lawyer provides a wide range of legal services to help older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging, healthcare, and estate planning. Their responsibilities often include:
- Drafting wills and trusts: Creating legal documents that outline how an individual’s assets will be distributed after death, ensuring that their wishes are honored.
- Medicaid and Medicare planning: Helping clients protect their assets while qualifying for government benefits to cover healthcare and long-term care costs.
- Establishing guardianships: Assisting families in setting up guardianship or conservatorship for loved ones who are unable to make decisions due to mental or physical incapacity.
- Protecting against elder abuse: Investigating claims of elder abuse or financial exploitation and representing the victim in legal actions to stop the abuse and seek compensation.
- Planning for long-term care: Developing strategies to cover the costs of nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care options without exhausting the elder’s financial resources.
- Managing probate and estate administration: Guiding families through the probate process to ensure that the decedent’s assets are distributed according to the law and their wishes.
- Setting up advance directives: Helping clients establish healthcare directives and powers of attorney to ensure their medical and financial decisions are carried out if they become incapacitated.
How Are Elder Law Lawyers Paid?
Elder law lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the type of legal work involved. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rate: Many elder law lawyers charge by the hour, especially for tasks such as drafting documents, handling legal disputes, or providing ongoing legal advice. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Flat fee: For specific tasks, such as drafting a will or setting up a trust, some lawyers charge a flat fee. This can range from $500 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the estate plan.
- Retainer: For long-term legal representation, such as managing a trust or handling guardianship matters, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers future legal work.
- Contingency fee: In some elder abuse or financial exploitation cases, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if they recover compensation for the client. This fee is typically a percentage of the settlement or damages awarded.
Be sure to discuss fees with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how you will be billed and what the total cost of services might be.
How Much Does an Elder Law Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an elder law lawyer varies depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer’s experience, and the fee structure. General cost estimates include:
- Simple estate planning: Drafting basic documents, such as a will or power of attorney, may cost between $500 and $2,000, depending on the complexity of the client’s assets and wishes.
- Complex estate planning: Setting up more advanced estate plans, such as revocable or irrevocable trusts, Medicaid planning, or special needs trusts, can range from $2,000 to $10,000 or more.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: Legal fees for setting up guardianship or conservatorship often range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case and whether disputes arise.
- Medicaid planning: Legal fees for Medicaid planning can range from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the level of asset protection needed and the complexity of the individual’s financial situation.
Always ask for an estimate of fees during your initial consultation to ensure you understand how much the legal services will cost.
Top Questions to Ask an Elder Law Lawyer
Before hiring an elder law lawyer, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure they have the experience and expertise needed to handle your case. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with elder law cases?
Make sure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's estate planning, Medicaid applications, or elder abuse claims. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges by the hour, a flat fee, or a retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the best approach for my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your situation and what legal strategies the lawyer recommends. -
How long will the process take?
Whether it’s drafting an estate plan or setting up a guardianship, ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to take. -
Will you handle my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of the case. Make sure you know who will be working on your case directly. -
What documents should I bring to the consultation?
Ask the lawyer what documentation or information you should prepare for your consultation, such as medical records, financial statements, or prior legal documents.
How to Check the Credibility of an Elder Law Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable elder law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and experience:
- Check their bar status: Verify with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for elder law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in elder law and have experience with 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 elder law issues.
- Check for certifications: Look for certifications or affiliations with organizations such as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), which can indicate the lawyer’s dedication to elder law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with an elder law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Existing estate planning documents: If you have a will, trust, or power of attorney in place, bring copies for the lawyer to review.
- Financial records: Provide details of your assets, including bank accounts, investments, real estate, and retirement accounts, as well as any debts.
- Medical information: If the case involves guardianship or Medicaid planning, bring relevant medical records that detail the individual's health condition and care needs.
- Insurance policies: Bring information about health insurance, long-term care insurance, and any other relevant policies.
- Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about your legal needs, the process, and the lawyer’s fees.
- List of family members or beneficiaries: Prepare a list of the individuals you want to include in your estate plan or who will be affected by the legal process.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and receive the best legal advice tailored to your needs.
