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12 Apr, 2024 by Chris roberts
Mr and Mrs Almond are the nicest down to earth people I have ever had the pleasure. They treat you like family.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Yesenia arroyo
25 Sep, 2023 by Devin johnston
Always helpful very shoot you straight on your options and will go above and beyond to help you
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30 Aug, 2024 by Patrick arredondo
Mr. Berenson has been the best attorney to work with. He fought hard to get me more money than I thought he would get me! So glad I called this office! He constantly kept me in the loop and informed about my case every step of the way!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Richard martin
I highly recommend Mr. Berenson to ANYONE. He and his staff were friendly, courteous and solved ant needs that I had. The attorney called me several times to keep me updated. It's not often that you find an attorney who cares about you but he DOES!
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30 Aug, 2024 by Stephanie cho
Wonderful service! I had a long difficult case and Berenson Injury Law made sure I got a fair settlement. Every time I contacted the office staff they were quick to respond by opine and email.
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08 Oct, 2024 by Rhonda eldridge
They were very helpful and answered all of our questions. They made the whole experience very easy and informative.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Ellen long
A Job Well Done
My husband and I met Katie Menchaca at an informational dinner on estate planning. We were impressed with her experiences and her ability to simplify and explain the complexities of the types of legal trusts. We immediately signed up and were quickly interviewed and the final trust documents were prepared in a very timely manner. The ongoing ability to make changes to the trust are included in the package price and will, no doubt, be needed in the future as our needs change.
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01 Oct, 2024 by Mike rothwell
We asked Thomas-Walters to assist us in planning for the long-term care of our son with special needs, and the team at the firm were extremely helpful, compassionate, and knowledgeable in getting our family set up with the types of trusts that will ensure our goals are met. They answered all of our questions and provided assurance that they will continue to walk alongside our family as we transition through the various phases of life. So happy we attended the dine-and-learn event with them, as it proved to be one of best decisions we have made for our family. We would recommend Thomas-Walters to anyone looking for assistance in setting up and securing their estate for their loved ones.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Colin grunewald
My wife and I had a great experience with Erik Martin in setting up our will. He thoroughly explained everything in an easy-to-understand manner. They do a great job!
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06 Sep, 2024 by Bobby ellis
Very professional team! Easy to work with when dealing with my estate. Would highly recommend for comprehensive legal estate planning!
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13 Aug, 2024 by Tommy anderson
Martin Lawyers was great and easy to work with.
Thank You
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15 Oct, 2024 by Colin grunewald
My wife and I had a great experience with Erik Martin in setting up our will. He thoroughly explained everything in an easy-to-understand manner. They do a great job!
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06 Sep, 2024 by Bobby ellis
Very professional team! Easy to work with when dealing with my estate. Would highly recommend for comprehensive legal estate planning!
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13 Aug, 2024 by Tommy anderson
Martin Lawyers was great and easy to work with.
Thank You
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17 Apr, 2024 by Trina cannon
Karl Spahr and his entire team (Gary & Amber) were amazing!! They never seemed annoyed at answering my ongoing questions. They did a great job of walking us through what to expect and were available every step of the way. Highly recommend!!! Thanks again.
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09 Mar, 2024 by Sue whaley
I went to Karl Spahr’s law office to have a personal trust made. I worked with Amber and Gary Hanes in the real estate planning department. All my questions were answered and the papers were prepared for me. It was all handled in a very efficient manner and I was very pleased with their work.
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05 Mar, 2024 by Judy shepard
11 Oct, 2024 by Anna
Brandon is an awesome attorney. He made the process of setting up our trust easy. Everything was completely explained during the our meetings. We really appreciate the binder and thumb drive with all our documents.
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25 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
Brandon helped my family prepare for several potential and unfortunate scenarios with my parents' respective health by prioritizing specific legal documents that would have slipped through the cracks otherwise. Certain aspects of Texas state law are incredibly confusing to say the least, and Brandon was able to distill everything into easy-to-comprehend action items for my family.
Throughout the process, he and his team were extremely patient and handled our case with empathy and compassion. Brandon and his team always carved out time to help us when we reached out on a whim when we were struggling with various questions with my family's situations twists and turns. In all honesty, our family would have been lost without his guidance, and we would have paid the price by not preparing ahead of time for certain events.
I am so thankful that we hired Brandon and his team to help us with our situation, and I highly recommend McGee Law Firm to any who might need his legal services or consultation for their own unique situation.
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28 Jul, 2023 by Bob
Brandon provided an interesting thought provoking seminar. Was knowledgeable about many specific situations. Engaged Brandon’s firm to prepare all necessary trust, power of attorney forms. After several meetings to explain our specific requirements, Brandon presented us with a comprehensive and complete binder that included a well organized and detailed explanation of how to navigate possible situations. Booklet included forms for you to complete for your specific situation. These included listing financial account numbers, contact information for executor to settle estate with ease. Great road map for all situations.
Detailed instructions were easy to read and comprehend—even for a lay person.
Free review for adjustments every two years is a plus so you can stay connected with latest changes to law.
I highly recommend this law firm as they staff seem to have your best interest in all facets, are sincere friendly and very professional. You feel valued each step of the process.
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26 Jul, 2022 by Natalia
Marci went beyond my expectation. She worked diligently (despite the COVID slow down in the courts) and with great compassion, in getting a resolution in my conservatorship of two children. Her hard work in getting the necessary paperwork, including serving the absentee parents, who proved difficult to locate, living separately in two states. Her personal concern for the welfare of the children and obtaining a stable environment for the them to grow up in was wonderful. I will gladly recommend her, and if need be use her again in the future.
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29 Jul, 2019 by Arielle
Marcy was very helpful to me through a very hard time. She is extremely thorough and explains anything you need to better understand. I highly recommend to anyone that needs help through custody and divorce.
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09 Jul, 2019 by Allen
I have had the opportunity twice now to have had Marcy perform modification procedures on my divorce decree. In both instances, I felt as if she had my best interest in mind throughout all of the discussions we had on the available options I had. Everything went as planned with a favorable and expected outcome.
I only wish I had used her from the beginning.
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04 Dec, 2022 by Ross
I hired Mark , for a divorce it was a costly horrible divorce that because of reconciliation off and on it lasted approximately 6 1/2 yrs .
I payed Mark thousands of dollars over that period of time - divorce can be costly and if you want prime rib and all the fixens then you gotta pay for it .
Ok here it is , (1 ) I could of changed attys anytime .
I’m a retired cattle rancher ( hands on ) and retired airline pilot - and I don’t take crap off anyone and if I do - I have to sure respect them .
Mark will tell you … “Shut Up and listen !” When its needed … he will call you ask how you are when you have surg and ask if you need anything?and mean it - He will listen when your discouraged at the same time keep your skin thick because divorce isn’t for the weak .
Yes … I had very heated discussion with him when I didn’t agree - all but once that I remember he was right and I was not quite right . That’s what I was paying him for !
I didn’t need a lot of bedside manner - I wanted to open and maintain a can of Whoop A.. and he did but smooth flowing just enough and he cooled my jets when needed ( often ) .
If I called .. he answered , if I needed to ask a question he answered it - sometimes he told me … “let me work …this is costing you $” ( when I was over managing ) he’d tell me “I got this . “
I used mark to pound the beach with the heavy artillery soft up the enemy and I mean nobody gonna mess with you in or out court house if he’s your atty … seriously !
It’s been yrs now since …. I got the divorce :)
I was going through my phone and saw his number .. texted him and just as when I was paying him thousands $ he answered my text and he’s there if I need .. I’m telling you I’m sold - I’d hire him again - I like him as a person and I like when it comes to him as my atty I could look away and he’s got it . He’s better as a leader / teammate than your opposing counsel so hire him and listen , he’s got it ! just let him work !!!!!
RG
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17 May, 2022 by Shelby
Best family attorney in the state of Texas!! Mark was simply awesome and professional he got me the results I want it in a very timely quick manner! He was very professional and direct but sweet with me he got me the results that I wanted whenever I wanted them and exactly what I needed!! He was the best Attorney I could’ve ever asked for! Thank you Mark!!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better Attorney! Do not believe in a bad reviews on him not for a second!!
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05 Feb, 2019 by Hannah
Mark was my rock, through the most devistating time in my life. He so graciously helped my family navigate the legal battle. His wonderful sense of humor easier the pain. Plus he protect my family and future.
He is the best Attorney money can buy. Thank you so much Mark for helping our family. Hannah.
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03 Jan, 2023 by Jeff
We were in a very challenging spot, taking care of our nephew with major behavioral problems as legal guardians. Doctors advised us to call the state to put our nephew into the state conservatorship so additional facilities would be available to us. When we call, CPS threatened us with legal action, tried to intimidate, and were the opposite of helpful. Greg came through for us in a big way, when we needed it most. He calmed us about how CPS tries to intimidate guardians, advised us on how to prepare for court, and represented us. He was fantastic.
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22 Jan, 2019 by Regina
Highly recommend! Is always there to walk us through and explain the details that we did not understand.
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18 Apr, 2018 by Carla
He was very honest and straightforward with me, and I would recommend this attorney. Even though I didn’t hire him he seems to be a true expert in his area of practice.
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27 Jun, 2021 by Jamie
Lester is absolutely fabulous at his job! He cares about his clients and does everything he can in their best interest! I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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14 Jun, 2021 by Jeremy
I hired Lester in my case to get conservatorship over my nephew. He was very helpful by answering any questions I had and by making sound suggestions. He was comforting during the process, as I would get nervous at some of the big milestones during the case. Would 100% recommend him!
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22 Dec, 2019 by J.c.
I hired Mr. Reed to represent me in my divorce. He always responded quickly to my calls and emails. All of my paperwork was done online and easy to upload. Mr. Reed is extremely personable and easy to talk to. He is also very kind and courteous. Mr. Reed was very helpful to me at a time when my life felt like it was upside down. I feel through his diligence and extensive knowledge it made the hardest time of my life a bit simpler.
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26 Apr, 2022 by Cb
AMAZING law firm. Spencer and just team give you absolutely all of their effort. They are very communicative, honest, and caring. I have trusted Spencer with a more complicated than usual family law matter and have full faith in him. These are the folks you want on your side should you ever need legal counsel. He came highly recommended and has truly been a blessing. Don’t look any further for a family law attorney in Tarrant County. He is the best of the best.
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13 Apr, 2022 by Juan
I had previously hired another attorney back in 2016, but due to the uncooperativeness of the other party's attorney and my attorney's own personal demons, my case was dragged out for two years with zero progress. Then, I met Spencer back in April 2018. I explained to him the backstory of my case as it currently stood. My case was not an overly complicated case at all, as I was simply being denied my access for visitation. He made no promises, but did tell me that I did have good merit for a modification of the parent-child relationship, which is what I believed to be the case prior to meeting with him. If I'm not mistaken, the final trial in my case had been reset a total of 4 times over the course of my case before we officially had trial. After all these years, dating back from 2014 - 2022 (8 years), my case was so loaded with evidence, it was actually planned to have trial over the course of 2 days. Luckily, we were able to finish trial in 1 single day. While Spencer does represent both mothers and fathers, Spencer has a real passion for representing fathers and is an advocate for fathers' equal rights, this is one of the reasons I was drawn to hire Spencer. I knew that I did not make a mistake when choosing who I wanted in my corner. For those that think that simply having an attorney is the be-all and end-all, you couldn't be more wrong. You should be on top of your case just as much as your attorney is. Your case is as good as you make it out to be, an attorney can only do so much. I went to trial thinking that my case could go one of two ways. I figured in the best case scenario, I would be awarded 50/50 custody, worst case scenario, nothing would change (which is what is typically expected in the District Court I was in since the judge is traditional and old fashioned - which means "pro-mom"). To my surprise, the judge awarded me primary custody with everything additional that I asked for in my pleadings (effective 04/11/2022). Spencer is a fantastic attorney who actually gets the job done and takes pride in his work! There are many attorneys that practice Family Law, but in my opinion, I wouldn't consider most of them to be good "trial attorneys", whereas Spencer knows all of the ins-and-outs of trial, he knows what evidence should be presented and when, he knows exactly when to make an objection, and he can be extremely persuasive to not only the judge but the opposing party. I never had any issues with communicating with him or his office. I could not have asked for better representation! I know exactly who I will refer people to when a Family Law attorney is needed! Thank you so much for everything, Spencer!
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18 Feb, 2019 by Olga
Spencer handled a divorce for me. I was so impressed with the meticulous and determined manner in which he handled the case. The prior lawyer quit on us and didn't respond. Spencer stepped in and pushed the case forward and obtained an incredible result. Spencer fights for his clients until the end, then he fights some more. Because of his efforts, Spencer gained a client for life and I recommend him and his firm to everyone I know in need of a family law attorney.
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02 May, 2023 by Kristi
There is no better attorney to have with you in family court. He’s honest and upfront and will not stop fighting for you. My nightmare case has lasted 9 years and he’s been a godsend every single step of the way. He’s whip smart, detail oriented and has a mass of resources behind him that are invaluable. I refer him to every person I know that finds themselves in family court. In fact, the opposing attorneys secretary told him that he’s the best at what he does and then asked him to represent a family member of hers.
If you have the opportunity to have him take your case, consider yourself extraordinarily blessed.
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08 Dec, 2021 by Chad
I cannot speak any higher of Jeff Branch. He handled my unfortunate divorce for me and made it a smooth, way less stressed ordeal. I had originally hired a different attorney who did what most lawyers do, promise to help you, get your money, then put you on the back burner. After my wife's attorney walked on my attorney a few times with no fight I called and met with Mr. Branch. Let me just say, the tides turned quickly to a point where everything smoothed out and stayed fair. One of the most brutally honest people I know, Jeff always told me the truth and shot me straight. Right from the start with my case, he told me "no one will walk away with everything, but I promise you'll both walk away with what you can live with". He was so right, our divorce was fair and neither side felt cheated. The one thing I will say is Jeff Branch commands respect with his knowledge of the law and his winning attitude. From the moment he took over my case, it was like I had hired a Pit Bull to represent me. He watched over my case with great attention, communicated with me at every step, and literally changed the balance of the divorce from my wife and her attorney taking anything and everything they could to them doing more agreeing to Jeff's terms and submitting to what he told them they could have. His courtroom presence is very professional but very intimidating at the same time, with an air about himself as someone not to be pushed around. I really cannot say enough about how he got me through the most difficult time I've experienced with confidence and a resolution I felt very happy about. He truly cares for every client. If you find yourself in need a of an attorney for divorce or family law, you owe it to yourself to hire the best to get you through it. I highly recommend Jeff Branch as the ONLY choice for family law.
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28 Apr, 2021 by Jason
Jeff has been always upfront and honest about every aspect of my case. His personalization with not only me but my entire family made the entire process more easy, and helped reduce the stress. As a father that received the absolute best outcome in a custody case, I cannot give enough praise for this professional person.
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06 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Attorney Barnes called me back the same evening! After discussing our needs he responded with documents and has been very accessible for answering further questions. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
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07 Apr, 2017 by Walt a. cleveland
I have known John all of my life. I would not have made it through law school or my first year in private practice without is gracious help. John is efficient and extremely meticulous in his work. Most importantly he genuinely cares about his clients, this is unfortunately to rare in our profession. I highly recommend this lawyer !
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20 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
In the general forum, another attorney threw out a ball-park figure, which I was able to confirm with Mr. Barnes was reasonable for Texas attorneys. He was also very encouraging about the plans and changes our family intends to make.
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22 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired her to set up an Estate plan. She explained to me everything I needed to have in place, answered all my questions and delivered as promised. Reasonably priced, professional and prompt!
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30 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
Margaret did an outstanding job helping me get an Affidavit of Heirship. She made the whole process simple.
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16 Nov, 2018 by Lisa roberson
I was very pleased with Margaret Crosby. She was very professional and was thorough in answering my questions. I would recommend her to anyone needing an attorney.
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22 Jul, 2024 by Alex krus
The best around!
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14 Sep, 2023 by Lorna parrish
20 Nov, 2022 by Sam story
22 Jul, 2024 by Alex krus
The best around!
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14 Sep, 2023 by Lorna parrish
20 Nov, 2022 by Sam story
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22 Jul, 2024 by Alex krus
The best around!
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20 Nov, 2022 by Sam story
17 Jul, 2015 by Michelle
I was being sued by a debt collector. I hired Mr. Foley for representation. Best thing I could have ever done. He explained everything to me in a professional way and worked diligently on my case.
He got the case against me dismissed. He charged a very fair price and I am extremely happy.
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13 Jan, 2015 by Jennifer
I contacted James because of some serious debt collection issues. He was amazing! Always kept me informed and was always available for questions. Gave great advice on how to handle everything and represented me extremely well. I am so glad that I found him and will definitely will use him in the future. Great working with him!!!!!
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07 Nov, 2014 by Chelsey
I called Mr. Foley because of creditor harassment and for legal representation. He was so wonderful and kept me informed of my rights. At this point there was no need for representation but if I need representation in the future I will be sure to contact him again.
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21 Sep, 2018 by Bev
Bravo Marshall!
I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your hard work and success with my case. I could not have done it without your help and expertise. You are the BEST!!
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06 Feb, 2017 by Takiyah
When you get dragged into a family law case, I promise you that it is going to be one of the most stressful and devastating times of your life. You will be emotionally drained, financially drained, and mentally drained the entire time you endure your case.
Coming from someone who was dragged into a custody battle, please heed the following advice:
FIND YOURSELF A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY WHO IS A STRONG LITIGATOR.
You may be tempted to hire your next attorney based off of their firm’s advertisements. I’m sure you have seen the firms that advertise they are the “the father’s rights firm,” or they “exclusively practice family law.” As reassuring as these marketing claims may sound, their extensive knowledge of the law should not be the selling point for you. It needs to be their extensive knowledge of the law AND LITIGATION that convinces you to pull out your wallet and retain them.
There are a lot of family law attorneys who know the law, but they are NOT strong litigators. Trust me because I had to pay for TWO lawyers who fell into this category and I was getting beat up without mercy in court. I literally had a meltdown because I was getting beat up in court so much with one of the other attorneys that I genuinely felt like I was going to lose my child.
I finally got wise, dumped my previous attorney, and hired my next lawyer from Justice Law Firm.
Anyone can know how the rules of a particular game work on paper, but that doesn’t mean that they know how to move and work their opponent on the court.
A LITIGATING attorney knows how the rules work on paper, but more importantly, they know how to move and work your opponent (opposing party) on the court.
You need a strong litigator because the family court is a place where lies abound. Expect everyone to lie about everything and if you have a strong, litigating attorney, he or she is going to easily expose just how much the opposing party is lying.
Had I not retained Justice Law Firm, a boutique family law firm with LITIGATING attorneys, most of the lies that the opposing party was trying to tell would have made into the court room and I could have potentially paid three times as much money fighting in court as I did.
My particular attorney, Marshall Jacobini, is a very strong litigator! In court, Marshall shut down the opposing party’s lies all throughout her testimony and during cross-examination.
His litigation style is structured, calm, collected, and focused, but irritatingly persistent. This litigation style made the opposing party reveal her aggressive, combative, and manipulative nature in front of the judge.
Marshall Jacobini is a very perceptive strategist. He is a lethal combination for the opposing party because of his legal knowledge, litigation style, and his candidness in telling you (his client) the truth about your shortcomings and strengths. He does a great job at communicating with you and framing your expectations in court so you can come out of this war with the least amount of damage and scarring as possible.
He knows how to read a court room and work his legal arguments accordingly to strategically give you the best possible outcome given your particular circumstance.
More impressively, he came in and cleaned up in 3 days what my former attorney from another prestigious law firm in the area had messed up for five months.
He caught a number of errors in my suit that my former attorney had overlooked. The result was that Marshall got my case dismissed.
Marshall Jacobini, Tracey Justice, and the rest of the staff at Justice Law Firm stopped the bleeding for me. They stopped the mental, emotional, and financial bleeding. For that, I will forever be their biggest advocates. You can and should trust this team with the future of your family because I assure you, they will fight for you like you are a part of theirs!
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29 Oct, 2016 by Jeff
I was in serious need of new counsel after my very unreliable lawyer withdrew from my case right before final trial. Mr. Jacobini took the time to guide me through the process to handle the situation as best I could literally days before my final custody hearing. I can't express how helpful he was in informing me of my options and steps required to take action and calm my fears, all this just during an extended consultation. In a sea of sharks here is a solid stand up reliable fella who will have your back and truly represent your best interests and if my motion for continuance goes through in court you can bet I'm going to try like hell to hire him.
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16 Nov, 2023 by Babyhighspeed
I did a consultation with Jason West and he was knowledgeable, kind and ready to go ASAP. However, with that simple consultation, it gave me the ammo I needed and caused the people trying to do me wrong to change their mind.
I am sorry but not sorry I didn't need y'all's services further, but I definitely know who I will call if I need a lawyer again.
Thanks Jason!
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08 Sep, 2023 by Yolica betancourt
Jason West is a very good attorney.
He helped me with some documents I needed to start my online travel agency.
He was very kind although, I went there with my baby who was watching some videos on my cellphone 😂
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07 Jul, 2023 by Mike copeland
I had a brief call with Jason West. He was polite, very knowledgeable and upfront with pricing. Would recommend!
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27 Jul, 2017 by Jean-claude
Jane Fowler handled the final settlements of a will/estate, and was a blast to work with. She brings a sense of common sense to the legal world that all too many lawyers over look. She has personality and passion and understands nothing previously done is ever totally by the book.
When there was a missing clause in the will we were putting thru probate, she found all the undotted I's and uncrossed T's, and was able to fix them (legally of course) before the court could ask why they were not done. In other words, she came to court truly prepared.
When it came to teaching us what needed to be done to make things run smoothly, she was clear and concise, and spent just the amount of time (and our money) telling us what was needed. She didn't simply pad her schedule to increase her billable hours.
In court, She has shown fantastic talent in getting the court to work with her, seeming like she has established a good reputation with the judge as well as their staff (the people who actually make things happen).
Our day in court when smooth, without a hitch, and I credit her for knowing the answers to the questions the judge asked, without ever looking like she was searching for the answer, or surprised by the question.
In short, she is far from the stuffy 'suit' that most lawyers become, or who feel like their doing you a favor to take you money.
Instead, she tells you from the start how she is going to earn your money, and then sets out and does what she says.
If your expecting someone to blow sunshine, or make you feel like your right, when your not, this is not the attorney you want.
Rather, she is the type to tell you that you screwed up, if you did in fact do so and then bend over backwards to see you get treated fairly.
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05 Mar, 2017 by Emily
She did not hesitate to help with our case. She was thorough and knows our case like the back of her hand. She answers our calls and emails in a very fast and timely fashion.
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04 Mar, 2017 by Frances
If you want an attorney who is sharp and fair, then Attorney Jane Fowler is the person you need to hire. She is down to earth and a) listens keenly to your issues, and b) gets the precise information needed in order to proceed in your case. She took care of all aspects of my divorce case so that I can focus on my daily activities. Her price is fair and exhibits a very high level of professionalism.
I am so pleased with her diligence in taking on my case. I intend to take it a step further and retain her as my attorney for other issues.
Thanks Atty Jane Fowler - you are the best in knowing the law!
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29 Sep, 2014 by Donna
James is not only a great attorney, he's also a great counselor. Anything in law that has to do with family is never easy on anyone, but James talked me through it and helped me realize that this is just a painful part of my life, but that I will get through it. He is never hesitant to speak with me over the phone when he's in the office.
He answers all my questions with complete honesty and never puts me in a compromising position. Thanks to James, I will make it through this matter with my head held high. If you want an attorney who is genuine and will treat you like family, James is the way to go.
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13 Sep, 2014 by Roger
James set up court date with JP in our area and when talking to the Judge about my son's case,
the Judge was very impressed with the knowledge of the Law that James presented. James was able
to get the judge to approve our recommendations of dismissal upon completion of 30 day bootcamp
that made a difference in my son's attitude about responsibility. Would highly recommend James.
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12 Sep, 2014 by Lynn
It's pretty rare to find a professional that can handle multiple areas of the law with genuine, moral and professional execution. I have seen Mr. Davidson work on my families cases a few times and we will always return to Davidson Law. Their legal assistants, Ann & Dalia, are super helpful and professional as well. You will not find another firm like Davidson Law.
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27 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Ms. Kelly was professional, courteous, prompt, fair, and understood my needs, getting back to me fast with what I needed. I highly recommend Ms. Kelly for any of your employment needs. She is fast, thorough, and ensures you understand all of your options. I am sure I will use her services again in my future. Thank you Ms. Kelly.
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27 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Lynn was very helpful with providing advice on an employment law situation I was dealing with at my office. She is very knowledgeable and I would recommend her to anyone who needs legal assistance in employment law matters.
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04 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
Lynn Kelly was very knowledgable in employment matters as it relates to non compete agreements. I called her and left a message and she returned my call within an hour, which I was impressed because I had called other law firms and have yet to return a call to this day. She took the time to listen my situation and reassured me that she could handle our matter. She is extremely timely and easy to work with and handled our legal matter in 24 hours! What a great attorney to have. Thank you for all you do!
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14 May, 2020 by Lauren
Dawn is easy to communicate with and tolerated kindly my many questions and ideas. I wanted to actually understand the process and feel in control of the situation. I also wanted my 11 year old daughter to feel she had a voice. Dawn listened to us and guided us through the process. She was very prompt in communication, and got down to business while also being friendly and open. I found the billing to be fair with no surprises. To this day she respond to my email within hours for follow up questions. Our court case was settled one year ago.
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16 Feb, 2018 by Dajana
Dawn is a GREAT attorney!!! She works extremely hard to give her clients exactly what they need and is also very quick to wrapping up every case because no one wants a divorce case dragged out!!
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30 Nov, 2017 by Alicia
Dawn was great! She made sure I understood everything and explained all my options. She always responded to messages in a timely manner and was very professional and polite. Dawn was super helpful during my trying time.
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30 Jun, 2013 by Tommy
Renae did an excellent job handling my divorce case. Everything went smooth. She answered all my questions and eased all of my concerns. Thank You Very Much
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08 Jun, 2013 by Sarah
Renea (Marlaina) was successful in assisting us with a conservatorship (child custody) case. She was knowledgable, friendly and very easy to work with. She was willing to answer questions and made us feel comfortable in understanding all the required procedures.
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28 Feb, 2013 by Gary
Renae worked with us on wills and power of attorney. She was very careful to try to consider all our desires for the wills and to thoroughly answer all of our questions.
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30 May, 2023 by Stacy
Molly did a great job in assisting our family with ensuring we were prepared to help Dad through his senior years. This group provides reliable guidance and walks you through the necessary steps to take care of your family. I highly recommend them.
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09 May, 2023 by Ann
The services provided by the Myers Law Group was an invaluable resource for me and my husband during a time of health crises and changes in legal status. I was very happy with the whole process.
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02 May, 2023 by Connie
Very Knowledgeable and Professional. I felt very comfortable with the process.
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11 Jun, 2021 by Amy
Mrs. Decker is very knowledgeable, personable, and efficient. She professionally guided me through my divorce, and made the entire process a smooth and less stressful experience than I anticipated. Her staff went above and beyond to support me. One thing that really supported me was getting an itemized bill each month with very reasonable fees. I was never shocked or felt cheated when I received a bill. Also, when I call or email Mrs. Decker or her staff, they respond immediately, and they are all very helpful. I would definitely use Mrs. Decker again if needed. In fact, I'm meeting with her to complete my will and to get some guidance on another issue. Please call Ami Decker's office if you want to have a professional experience with an attorney who exudes compassion.
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20 Sep, 2017 by Mindee
Hiring a lawyer, for any reason, is a scary thing. Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Kerr were extremely helpful and professional. Always kept me in the loop as things were happening and always looked for the best outcome for me. She made an over helming situation feel so easy and I appreciated that.
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04 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Ms. Decker and her assistant Ms. Kerr were very supportive, knowledgeable, effective, articulate and helpful working through a contested divorce to a satisfactory divorce quickly. I appreciate the help, advice and support they gave me. I highly recommend.
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01 Apr, 2019 by Samuel
Mr. Ridgeway was a very effective and helpful counsel in a number of cases in which he represented me. He was always effective in achieving the objectives. He is well versed and savvy in his areas of legal expertise. I would definitely retain him again as my legal counsel.
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05 May, 2016 by Mary
Mr Ridgeway has helped me several times, once in getting out of a bad contract. I have always been satisfied with his knowledge and determination.
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31 Mar, 2015 by Ken
Mr. Ridgeway was a very effective and helpful counsel in my recent defense against a suit brought on by the Arlington Independent School District. In fact, he was probably more accommodating to me than I was to him. He kept me informed as to when the case appeared on the docket and apprised me of the procedures involved. He is well versed and savvy in his areas of legal expertise. I would definitely retain him again as my legal counsel.
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19 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
Matthew comes highly recommended by me. We have used him for mutiple areas in our life over the last four years, from renting to legal advice and property taxes. He is an excellent guy, very honest and straight forward, educated and always willing to help.
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30 Oct, 2018 by Stacey
Mr. Hancock handled this for me in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. I will be making an appointment soon to get the rest of my affairs in order!
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02 Jul, 2018 by Sandra
I had put off getting a new will and was so pleased with that first visit I had with Mr. Hancock. I really liked him and his professional way of getting my will done. It was such a relief to get this important work taken care of for my children and my own peace of mind. Affordable and a very good experience.
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What an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Do for You
An estate planning lawyer helps individuals plan for the management and distribution of their assets after death or during incapacitation. Their services involve drafting important legal documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Estate planning attorneys work to ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes, minimize tax liabilities, and avoid probate court. They also help clients plan for potential long-term care needs and protect their estate from being diminished by healthcare costs.
By working with an estate planning lawyer, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be cared for and that your estate will be managed efficiently and according to your desires.
When Should I Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer?
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is beneficial in many situations, especially when you want to ensure that your assets are handled properly after death. Common reasons to hire an estate planning lawyer include:
- Drafting a will: If you want to clearly define how your assets will be distributed after death, an attorney can draft a legally sound will.
- Creating a trust: For those looking to avoid probate or provide for loved ones over time, setting up a trust can help manage the distribution of assets.
- Planning for incapacity: An estate lawyer can help draft powers of attorney and healthcare directives so that your financial and medical decisions are made by someone you trust if you become incapacitated.
- Minimizing estate taxes: If your estate is large, a lawyer can help create strategies to reduce or eliminate federal and state estate taxes.
- Special circumstances: If you have minor children, blended families, or complex assets like businesses, an estate planning lawyer can create tailored solutions.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: If you want to designate guardians for minor children or ensure proper care for incapacitated adults, an attorney can help.
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is especially important if your estate is complex or if you want to ensure that your wishes are properly followed.
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do?
An estate planning lawyer provides a range of services designed to help you organize your affairs and ensure your estate is managed according to your wishes. They can:
- Draft wills and trusts: Creating legally binding documents that dictate how your assets will be distributed and managed.
- Create powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Appointing someone to make financial or medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
- Minimize taxes: Developing strategies to reduce estate taxes, gift taxes, and other financial liabilities for your heirs.
- Help avoid probate: Structuring your estate plan to avoid probate, which can save time and money for your beneficiaries.
- Advise on long-term care planning: Helping you plan for potential healthcare needs in the future, including Medicaid planning and protecting assets from being depleted by nursing home costs.
- Assist with beneficiary designations: Ensuring that life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other financial instruments are correctly designated.
- Handle probate and estate administration: If a loved one has passed away, an estate planning lawyer can help guide you through the probate process or act as an executor.
How Are Estate Planning Lawyers Paid?
Estate planning lawyers typically charge for their services in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of your estate and the type of services you need. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many estate planning services, such as drafting a will or trust, are charged on a flat-fee basis. The fee covers all work related to preparing the document.
- Hourly rate: For more complex planning, such as estate tax strategy or trust administration, lawyers may charge by the hour. Rates vary based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Retainer: Some lawyers require a retainer for more complex cases, such as ongoing trust management or estate administration. The retainer is an upfront payment that covers future legal services.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer upfront to avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an estate planning lawyer depends on the complexity of your estate and the services you require. Here are some general guidelines:
- Simple wills or powers of attorney: A straightforward will or power of attorney may cost between $300 and $1,500, depending on your location and the lawyer’s experience.
- Trust creation: Establishing a trust, such as a living trust or revocable trust, can cost between $1,000 and $3,000 or more, depending on the complexity of your assets and estate planning needs.
- Comprehensive estate planning packages: Some lawyers offer packages that include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, which may range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the estate’s complexity.
- Hourly rates: For ongoing services like estate administration or tax planning, lawyers may charge hourly rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience.
Always get a clear estimate of costs during your initial consultation to ensure the services fit within your budget.
Top Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer
Before hiring an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your needs. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What is your experience with estate planning?
Ensure the lawyer has substantial experience drafting wills, creating trusts, and handling other estate planning services. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee or by the hour and ask for a detailed estimate of costs. -
What strategies do you recommend for my estate?
A good lawyer should be able to explain the best strategies for minimizing taxes, avoiding probate, and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. -
How often should I update my estate plan?
Ask how frequently you should revisit your estate plan, especially if your financial situation or family dynamics change. -
Do you offer ongoing support or updates?
Some lawyers provide periodic reviews or updates to ensure your estate plan stays current with changes in your circumstances or the law. -
How will you help my beneficiaries if something happens to me?
Ensure the lawyer is willing to guide your heirs through the estate administration process or help manage your trust after you’re gone.
How to Check the Credibility of an Estate Planning Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a credible estate planning lawyer, follow these steps:
- Verify their state bar license: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing, with no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for estate planning certifications: Some lawyers are certified as estate planning specialists, which indicates they have extensive knowledge in this area of law.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews on sites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and client satisfaction.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from previous clients who can speak to their expertise and client service.
- Check for membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) or the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) often have a strong reputation in the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first meeting with an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- List of assets and liabilities: Provide a detailed inventory of your assets, including real estate, bank accounts, retirement funds, investments, and personal property, as well as any debts you may have.
- List of beneficiaries: Be ready to discuss who you want to receive your assets and in what proportions. This includes naming guardians for minor children if applicable.
- Existing estate documents: Bring copies of any existing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or other relevant estate planning documents.
- Questions about your estate goals: Write down your goals, such as avoiding probate, reducing taxes, or setting up charitable donations, so your lawyer can tailor a plan to meet your needs.
- Information on medical and financial decision-makers: Be prepared to discuss who you want to appoint for healthcare and financial decisions if you become incapacitated.
By being well-prepared, you can ensure a productive consultation and begin building a comprehensive estate plan that meets your needs and protects your loved ones.
