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17 Jan, 2025 by Jon meyers
18 Nov, 2024 by Chris speers
I've used them 3 times over the last 5 years. In the first case, they made an error on how a settlement would be divided, costing me a few thousand dollars. Mistakes happen and I gave them the benefit of the doubt because they did an otherwise acceptable job. Second case was resolved without issue or major complaints. Third and final case will be the last time I hire them. It is my opinion that the law at the crux of my case was never properly researched. Weeks (and thousands of dollars) into my case, their top employment lawyer mentioned that she'd put a legal assistant on the task of reading the law. After that I sent them an email with a ton of details on said law, pointing to precise elements that supported my arguments, but never got a response. When the bill arrived, it lacked details that I think are relevant. There was no hourly rate. It was just a list of what they had done such as "Discussed matter XYZ" and then a massive number at the bottom. I will look elsewhere for future legal help and I recommend that others do the same.
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
17 Jan, 2025 by Jon meyers
18 Nov, 2024 by Chris speers
I've used them 3 times over the last 5 years. In the first case, they made an error on how a settlement would be divided, costing me a few thousand dollars. Mistakes happen and I gave them the benefit of the doubt because they did an otherwise acceptable job. Second case was resolved without issue or major complaints. Third and final case will be the last time I hire them. It is my opinion that the law at the crux of my case was never properly researched. Weeks (and thousands of dollars) into my case, their top employment lawyer mentioned that she'd put a legal assistant on the task of reading the law. After that I sent them an email with a ton of details on said law, pointing to precise elements that supported my arguments, but never got a response. When the bill arrived, it lacked details that I think are relevant. There was no hourly rate. It was just a list of what they had done such as "Discussed matter XYZ" and then a massive number at the bottom. I will look elsewhere for future legal help and I recommend that others do the same.
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
17 Jan, 2025 by Jon meyers
18 Nov, 2024 by Chris speers
I've used them 3 times over the last 5 years. In the first case, they made an error on how a settlement would be divided, costing me a few thousand dollars. Mistakes happen and I gave them the benefit of the doubt because they did an otherwise acceptable job. Second case was resolved without issue or major complaints. Third and final case will be the last time I hire them. It is my opinion that the law at the crux of my case was never properly researched. Weeks (and thousands of dollars) into my case, their top employment lawyer mentioned that she'd put a legal assistant on the task of reading the law. After that I sent them an email with a ton of details on said law, pointing to precise elements that supported my arguments, but never got a response. When the bill arrived, it lacked details that I think are relevant. There was no hourly rate. It was just a list of what they had done such as "Discussed matter XYZ" and then a massive number at the bottom. I will look elsewhere for future legal help and I recommend that others do the same.
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
17 Jan, 2025 by Jon meyers
18 Nov, 2024 by Chris speers
I've used them 3 times over the last 5 years. In the first case, they made an error on how a settlement would be divided, costing me a few thousand dollars. Mistakes happen and I gave them the benefit of the doubt because they did an otherwise acceptable job. Second case was resolved without issue or major complaints. Third and final case will be the last time I hire them. It is my opinion that the law at the crux of my case was never properly researched. Weeks (and thousands of dollars) into my case, their top employment lawyer mentioned that she'd put a legal assistant on the task of reading the law. After that I sent them an email with a ton of details on said law, pointing to precise elements that supported my arguments, but never got a response. When the bill arrived, it lacked details that I think are relevant. There was no hourly rate. It was just a list of what they had done such as "Discussed matter XYZ" and then a massive number at the bottom. I will look elsewhere for future legal help and I recommend that others do the same.
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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14 Oct, 2024 by Leonard achonwa
I am so grateful first and foremost to God Almighty and also to our God sent in the person of Attorney Travis Allan Spier the very first time I meet him I know that I meet a brother words are not enough to say thank you sir, for always standing for the voiceless I really really appreciate you, you did more than I expected sir I appreciate you sir, Travis Allan Spier you shall live long in good health and sound mind in Jesus name Amen 🙏
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11 Dec, 2023 by Krys lovitt
Greg was awesome! Would recommend to anyone. Only negative... Not getting to stay in touch. Lol
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10 Oct, 2023 by Becky rankin
Renata was very thorough and helpful on the phone with my concerns. Her response back was very timely and appreciated.
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22 Jan, 2025 by David valiant
Me cobró 1500 dólares y nunca me devolvió el dinero porque jamás hizo absolutamente nada.
También un familiar pagó aún más cantidad de dinero y jamás movió un dedo. Al principio te inspira confianza y después se desaparece y jamás termina tu caso. Es el peor abogado de migración que he conocido.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Bannaz shamo
Do not spend your money here! The amount of emails I have sent my lawyer to see if she can help me with my case is ridiculous. had an extremely frustrating experience with this lawyer. From the start, I felt like my case wasn’t a priority. Communication was poor, and I had to repeatedly follow up just to get a response. Despite paying a significant amount for their services, I received little to no support or progress on my case. I ended up feeling completely ignored, and my concerns were brushed off. It’s clear that their focus was on collecting fees, not actually helping me. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone, as I feel like I wasted both time and money with no result. If anything they pushed my case back. When printing out my things out for my fiancé interview she gave me papers with the ink out so all the looked really messed up! Looking at it made me feel so hopelesss! It is So unprofessional. Not a single thing was done for my case. I’ve sent out multiple emails asking what they can do for me that I never got a response back from. Also it takes about 1 month and a half to even get to make a appointment with them & it has to be on call not even in person. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THEM!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Mel dodenhof
Brent Nichols is an excellent attorney & I highly recommend him for any of your tax needs. He has helped me with personal & corporate taxes. He is highly intelligent & extremely knowledgeable about tax law. If need a tax attorney & want the best, look no further than Brent Nichols. Thank you very much Brent
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22 Jan, 2025 by David valiant
Me cobró 1500 dólares y nunca me devolvió el dinero porque jamás hizo absolutamente nada.
También un familiar pagó aún más cantidad de dinero y jamás movió un dedo. Al principio te inspira confianza y después se desaparece y jamás termina tu caso. Es el peor abogado de migración que he conocido.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Bannaz shamo
Do not spend your money here! The amount of emails I have sent my lawyer to see if she can help me with my case is ridiculous. had an extremely frustrating experience with this lawyer. From the start, I felt like my case wasn’t a priority. Communication was poor, and I had to repeatedly follow up just to get a response. Despite paying a significant amount for their services, I received little to no support or progress on my case. I ended up feeling completely ignored, and my concerns were brushed off. It’s clear that their focus was on collecting fees, not actually helping me. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone, as I feel like I wasted both time and money with no result. If anything they pushed my case back. When printing out my things out for my fiancé interview she gave me papers with the ink out so all the looked really messed up! Looking at it made me feel so hopelesss! It is So unprofessional. Not a single thing was done for my case. I’ve sent out multiple emails asking what they can do for me that I never got a response back from. Also it takes about 1 month and a half to even get to make a appointment with them & it has to be on call not even in person. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THEM!
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20 Jan, 2025 by Jerad yost
I strongly advise against working with Darren Pekny and his firm. I was recently informed that documents that had a protective order placed on them, that he obtained, were obtained on a violation of Nebraska State Law. After learning about this unethical conduct, I filed a formal complaint with the Nebraska Supreme Court Counsel for Discipline. I am also exploring legal action to address this violation and unethical behavior. Unfortunately, this is not the only unethical behavior I’ve witnessed from Mr. Pekny and his firm. They have shown a consistent disregard for individuals’ constitutional rights, which is deeply concerning. I urge anyone seeking legal representation to look elsewhere for a firm that upholds the law and ethical standards. I would have absolutely no problem showing anyone proof of this. Please be smart and go elsewhere. Our justice system doesn’t need attorneys that are like this.
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22 Jan, 2025 by David valiant
Me cobró 1500 dólares y nunca me devolvió el dinero porque jamás hizo absolutamente nada.
También un familiar pagó aún más cantidad de dinero y jamás movió un dedo. Al principio te inspira confianza y después se desaparece y jamás termina tu caso. Es el peor abogado de migración que he conocido.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Bannaz shamo
Do not spend your money here! The amount of emails I have sent my lawyer to see if she can help me with my case is ridiculous. had an extremely frustrating experience with this lawyer. From the start, I felt like my case wasn’t a priority. Communication was poor, and I had to repeatedly follow up just to get a response. Despite paying a significant amount for their services, I received little to no support or progress on my case. I ended up feeling completely ignored, and my concerns were brushed off. It’s clear that their focus was on collecting fees, not actually helping me. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone, as I feel like I wasted both time and money with no result. If anything they pushed my case back. When printing out my things out for my fiancé interview she gave me papers with the ink out so all the looked really messed up! Looking at it made me feel so hopelesss! It is So unprofessional. Not a single thing was done for my case. I’ve sent out multiple emails asking what they can do for me that I never got a response back from. Also it takes about 1 month and a half to even get to make a appointment with them & it has to be on call not even in person. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THEM!
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07 Nov, 2024 by Mel dodenhof
Brent Nichols is an excellent attorney & I highly recommend him for any of your tax needs. He has helped me with personal & corporate taxes. He is highly intelligent & extremely knowledgeable about tax law. If need a tax attorney & want the best, look no further than Brent Nichols. Thank you very much Brent
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20 Jan, 2025 by Jerad yost
I strongly advise against working with Darren Pekny and his firm. I was recently informed that documents that had a protective order placed on them, that he obtained, were obtained on a violation of Nebraska State Law. After learning about this unethical conduct, I filed a formal complaint with the Nebraska Supreme Court Counsel for Discipline. I am also exploring legal action to address this violation and unethical behavior. Unfortunately, this is not the only unethical behavior I’ve witnessed from Mr. Pekny and his firm. They have shown a consistent disregard for individuals’ constitutional rights, which is deeply concerning. I urge anyone seeking legal representation to look elsewhere for a firm that upholds the law and ethical standards. I would have absolutely no problem showing anyone proof of this. Please be smart and go elsewhere. Our justice system doesn’t need attorneys that are like this.
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25 Mar, 2024 by Jay yost
Jerry court hearings are public information. So you saying Unfortunately, your review does not present an accurate or fair picture of this firm is a dang lie because everything stated about your firm in the review calling you guys a circus and how Darren Pekny was embarrassed by a guy who doesn’t have a law degree and all your firm is filled with are money hungry jokes, is a very accurate statement and review and anyone can look it up if they wanted to. I believe it even stated you would try to lie to get people not to believe the review but unfortunately it’s the truth. I know for a fact your firm is more crooked than what was even said and unfortunately that information will eventually get out. Go ahead Jerry go have Darren tell the court about this like he did last time!!!!News flash Jerry the court won’t care just like they didn’t the last time! If I’m telling the truth about things nothing can happen to me and no one will care!
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25 Mar, 2024 by Jerad yost
This circus is definitely not the place to go for an attorney especially if it’s Darren Pekny! If you’re looking to get a pair of big floppy shoes or a big red nose this is the place to go! Ethics???? Not in this tent! Morals????? Forget about it!!!!! Win the case for their clients????? Not happening!!!!!! Lying and Trying to ruin someone's life that doesn't deserve it???? YEP!!!!! They will do that! Being corrupt and having no ethics?????
That's their greatest trick!!!! I was not a client of this corrupt place but this firm lied and helped keep my daughter away from me when I didn't do anything I was blamed for. I got proof to show that. I’m not an attorney and I have done a better job in the courtroom than this clown named Darren! He tried to tell on me for things that I have said to him like what you are reading now, just because he knows he’s going to lose. He knows that no matter what the facts are the facts but will continue to lie just to get paid. Darren has no problem taking money from someone, knowing he won’t win a case against a guy who doesn’t have a law degree. If you want to laugh then Darren is your man because he is definitely one of the funniest jokes out there! If you want to be robbed of all your money this is your man as well! Don't forget your popcorn when you come to this circus! Darren seriously is a complete joke and you will lose a lot of money if you use this firm! They will reply to this to try to get people to not believe me but honestly if you retain this law firm you will be losing money so go find any other law firm out there! Here’s Darren at his best in the courtroom “well your honor I’m new to this case so” when in fact he’s been on the case for 6 months he just knew he looked dumb and then I put him in his place right in front of the judge! FACTS!
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20 Jan, 2025 by Jerad yost
I strongly advise against working with Darren Pekny and his firm. I was recently informed that documents that had a protective order placed on them, that he obtained, were obtained on a violation of Nebraska State Law. After learning about this unethical conduct, I filed a formal complaint with the Nebraska Supreme Court Counsel for Discipline. I am also exploring legal action to address this violation and unethical behavior. Unfortunately, this is not the only unethical behavior I’ve witnessed from Mr. Pekny and his firm. They have shown a consistent disregard for individuals’ constitutional rights, which is deeply concerning. I urge anyone seeking legal representation to look elsewhere for a firm that upholds the law and ethical standards. I would have absolutely no problem showing anyone proof of this. Please be smart and go elsewhere. Our justice system doesn’t need attorneys that are like this.
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25 Mar, 2024 by Jay yost
Jerry court hearings are public information. So you saying Unfortunately, your review does not present an accurate or fair picture of this firm is a dang lie because everything stated about your firm in the review calling you guys a circus and how Darren Pekny was embarrassed by a guy who doesn’t have a law degree and all your firm is filled with are money hungry jokes, is a very accurate statement and review and anyone can look it up if they wanted to. I believe it even stated you would try to lie to get people not to believe the review but unfortunately it’s the truth. I know for a fact your firm is more crooked than what was even said and unfortunately that information will eventually get out. Go ahead Jerry go have Darren tell the court about this like he did last time!!!!News flash Jerry the court won’t care just like they didn’t the last time! If I’m telling the truth about things nothing can happen to me and no one will care!
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25 Mar, 2024 by Jerad yost
This circus is definitely not the place to go for an attorney especially if it’s Darren Pekny! If you’re looking to get a pair of big floppy shoes or a big red nose this is the place to go! Ethics???? Not in this tent! Morals????? Forget about it!!!!! Win the case for their clients????? Not happening!!!!!! Lying and Trying to ruin someone's life that doesn't deserve it???? YEP!!!!! They will do that! Being corrupt and having no ethics?????
That's their greatest trick!!!! I was not a client of this corrupt place but this firm lied and helped keep my daughter away from me when I didn't do anything I was blamed for. I got proof to show that. I’m not an attorney and I have done a better job in the courtroom than this clown named Darren! He tried to tell on me for things that I have said to him like what you are reading now, just because he knows he’s going to lose. He knows that no matter what the facts are the facts but will continue to lie just to get paid. Darren has no problem taking money from someone, knowing he won’t win a case against a guy who doesn’t have a law degree. If you want to laugh then Darren is your man because he is definitely one of the funniest jokes out there! If you want to be robbed of all your money this is your man as well! Don't forget your popcorn when you come to this circus! Darren seriously is a complete joke and you will lose a lot of money if you use this firm! They will reply to this to try to get people to not believe me but honestly if you retain this law firm you will be losing money so go find any other law firm out there! Here’s Darren at his best in the courtroom “well your honor I’m new to this case so” when in fact he’s been on the case for 6 months he just knew he looked dumb and then I put him in his place right in front of the judge! FACTS!
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03 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
Matt, practices in Missouri. He is a spineless lawyer that grossly overcharges clients for “work” he doesn’t do.
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27 Oct, 2014 by David
Matt has been helping in all of my business and personal legal matters since 2005. He is involved with everything I've done in business up to date with timely and correct information. He's also helped in my estate planning as well as every major legal decision in my personal life. He's built all of my contracts for every part of my business. He is always on time or ahead of schedule with everything I have asked of him. Matt's personal approach has made every aspect of working with him a very comfortable and actually pleasing experience. His availability for questions and his ability to answer those questions has always been amazing. i currently have 4 LLc's, 3 incorporation's in 2 separate states and Matt's handled it all with ease allowing me to be able to concentrate on my business and not my legal affairs.
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14 Oct, 2014 by Jake
Matt Bock is one of my most trusted advisor for my family and my business. Matt's depth of experience in law and finance gives him the gift of providing clarity in any situation. Matt handles cases and projects in an efficient manner and always keeps me informed of the process and progress. From simple to complex, my first call is to Matt for guidance.
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11 Apr, 2023 by John
Brad is extremely helpful and thorough. He will expertly answer any and all questions and walk you through the entire process. Can't recommend more
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16 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I had retained this attorney to clear the title to my home. Both parents had passed intestate over 15 years ago. He indicated the process would take about six month and a retainer was paid. Six months later it was not complete but he invoiced me for $2700. I call the office and he never returns my calls. I email him and out of 10 emails, he responds to one and then only to ask when is a good time to call me to explain. It has been over a year and he has not finished this. He has been very uncommunicative unless pushed. I finally had to hire another attorney to complete this. I have asked for the certified copy of my mother's death certificate back and he has not returned it.
I would absolutely NOT recommend this attorney to anyone ever! One star because I can't give a negative star rating!
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20 Jun, 2010 by Myria
Brad came to me and introduced himself to me when I was in the process of building my business as a brand new cigar bar (and a brand new bar owner). I wasn’t sure if I was going to need his services or not but from the beginning he was very professional and very polite, so I decided to keep his card. Very soon after his introduction, I realized I needed a lawyer and decided to give him a call instead of calling my former lawyer (that I had been using).
I’ve been very happy with my decision in calling him. He has been a huge asset to my company. Brad is very knowledgeable in cigar bar and business laws/regulations. He’s very informative, very punctual and he helps make my life less stressful. Whenever I call him with a problem, he clearly and confidently tells me what my rights are and then he tells me what he’s going to do for me. He takes care of the problem for me so I don’t have to worry about it. I really love that!
I continue and will continue to use Brad’s services and highly recommend him as a lawyer to anyone!
You're awesome Brad!! :o)
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30 Oct, 2023 by Sammi c
Took two weeks to call me only to do a long phone interview (like an hour) saying if they’re interested in my case they will let me know and then sent a letter of denial a week later. No reason given other than “they are so busy” yada yada. Was referred by CSE. The whole reason for the situation in the first place. Was pretty much a waste of time
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07 May, 2023 by Lindsay roland
18 Apr, 2023 by Patience x'3
18 Oct, 2024 by Karissa ramsier
Olivia is wonderful to work with, helped me understand quite a bit for my custody case. Fingers crossed I won't need a custody lawyer again, but if I do, I'm going here again!
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08 Aug, 2024 by Irwuin hernandez
I did my meditation through Karen. She can be rude at times & made me feel like she was more on my ex wife’s side even though I am the one who called Karen to be our mediator. Anywho I wouldn’t recommend her.
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23 Jul, 2024 by Jay hamann
I was referred to Karen Vervaecke for mediation and was horribly disappointed in her service and professionalism. When our first meeting was held it was verbally taking all my information over 30 minutes instead of using an electronic form to having sped the process up. Which usually should be done by a paralegal but instead was done by Karen at the cost of $300/hr. Secondly, at the next meeting she showed up 10 min late with a dirty fork in hand clearly coming from eating her lunch. After the mediation was finished, she refused to do the amendment for the 3 items we agreed up. I've tried working it out with her or her office and have had no success. I would recommend going with a different legal service if at all possible.
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15 Oct, 2024 by Evan spencer
Bill Bianco of the law firm Bianco Stroh, LLC in Omaha is one of the worst lawyers I’ve ever encountered during 28 years of being an attorney. I referred a client to him as a courtesy and he spent months overbilling and insulting my client and his team while providing false information and failing to meet deadlines. He was rude, unprofessional, and wasted many hours of our time over a period of months. After my client fired him, I had a duty to report him to the Nebraska Counsel for Discipline to reprimand him for his unethical conduct. Stay away from this attorney and if he committed legal malpractice against you, report him to the Counsel for Discipline!
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14 Oct, 2024 by Jasmine vasquez
My husband hired Bill Bianco to represent him on a lawsuit he was filing against someone. During the time Bill represented him I have never seen my husband so stressed and anxious. He kept saying I think my own lawyer is working against me. Finally after months of Bill doing nothing my husband fired him. He has now found a great lawyer and is so much happier. Of course not before being lied too and mistreated. Please do not hire Bill Bianco!
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14 Oct, 2024 by Shane harrington
Bill Bianco is the worst lawyer in Nebraska! I am going to try and keep this as short as possible, but considering all the incomprehensible things Bill Bianco did or didn't do with my case that won’t be easy. I have needed lawyers many times in my business career of 25+ years. In this time, I have had some pretty bad lawyers but none of them were nearly as horrible as Bill Bianco. I have had opposing lawyers treat me better than he did as my lawyer. After 4 months of malpractice, disrespect and ethical violations I fired him.
This review is the first of many things I have planned for him. Next I am reporting Bill to the Counsel for Discipline to be reprimanded and I am also suing him for my legal fees plus damages. From overcharging me for work he didn't do, to disrespecting myself, my experts and my other attorneys it was beyond bad. You would be better off representing yourself than hiring Bill Bianco. If you’ve had problems with him please reach out to me I may be able to help you. This guy should not be allowed to practice law ever again!!!
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22 Jan, 2025 by David valiant
Me cobró 1500 dólares y nunca me devolvió el dinero porque jamás hizo absolutamente nada.
También un familiar pagó aún más cantidad de dinero y jamás movió un dedo. Al principio te inspira confianza y después se desaparece y jamás termina tu caso. Es el peor abogado de migración que he conocido.
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21 Jan, 2025 by Bannaz shamo
Do not spend your money here! The amount of emails I have sent my lawyer to see if she can help me with my case is ridiculous. had an extremely frustrating experience with this lawyer. From the start, I felt like my case wasn’t a priority. Communication was poor, and I had to repeatedly follow up just to get a response. Despite paying a significant amount for their services, I received little to no support or progress on my case. I ended up feeling completely ignored, and my concerns were brushed off. It’s clear that their focus was on collecting fees, not actually helping me. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone, as I feel like I wasted both time and money with no result. If anything they pushed my case back. When printing out my things out for my fiancé interview she gave me papers with the ink out so all the looked really messed up! Looking at it made me feel so hopelesss! It is So unprofessional. Not a single thing was done for my case. I’ve sent out multiple emails asking what they can do for me that I never got a response back from. Also it takes about 1 month and a half to even get to make a appointment with them & it has to be on call not even in person. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THEM!
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20 Jan, 2025 by Jerad yost
I strongly advise against working with Darren Pekny and his firm. I was recently informed that documents that had a protective order placed on them, that he obtained, were obtained on a violation of Nebraska State Law. After learning about this unethical conduct, I filed a formal complaint with the Nebraska Supreme Court Counsel for Discipline. I am also exploring legal action to address this violation and unethical behavior. Unfortunately, this is not the only unethical behavior I’ve witnessed from Mr. Pekny and his firm. They have shown a consistent disregard for individuals’ constitutional rights, which is deeply concerning. I urge anyone seeking legal representation to look elsewhere for a firm that upholds the law and ethical standards. I would have absolutely no problem showing anyone proof of this. Please be smart and go elsewhere. Our justice system doesn’t need attorneys that are like this.
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12 Nov, 2023 by Laura thompson
If I could give him zero stars, I would.
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26 Oct, 2019 by Elizabeth
He withdrew our intervention without telling us. He should have called us before he did that!!!! Waste of money for nothing
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23 Sep, 2019 by Steven henry
16 Jan, 2025 by Alexandra vazquez
They never answer the phone. I have called 5 different times. Long wait times (20-30mins) just to get hung up on. Went to the actual office to be found with a sign on the door saying “no walk ins available”. Rang the doorbell at the office, some lady answered saying to call the phone number. What a joke. Non profit that doesn’t seem to be efficient in the community. Will continue to put in a complaint as some auditing needs to be done here.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Melissa deal
I was able to easily get a hold of them in the summertime but just three months later I'm unable to get a hold of anyone.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Ahmed noor
16 Jan, 2025 by Alexandra vazquez
They never answer the phone. I have called 5 different times. Long wait times (20-30mins) just to get hung up on. Went to the actual office to be found with a sign on the door saying “no walk ins available”. Rang the doorbell at the office, some lady answered saying to call the phone number. What a joke. Non profit that doesn’t seem to be efficient in the community. Will continue to put in a complaint as some auditing needs to be done here.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Melissa deal
I was able to easily get a hold of them in the summertime but just three months later I'm unable to get a hold of anyone.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Ahmed noor
16 Jan, 2025 by Alexandra vazquez
They never answer the phone. I have called 5 different times. Long wait times (20-30mins) just to get hung up on. Went to the actual office to be found with a sign on the door saying “no walk ins available”. Rang the doorbell at the office, some lady answered saying to call the phone number. What a joke. Non profit that doesn’t seem to be efficient in the community. Will continue to put in a complaint as some auditing needs to be done here.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Melissa deal
I was able to easily get a hold of them in the summertime but just three months later I'm unable to get a hold of anyone.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Ahmed noor
16 Jan, 2025 by Alexandra vazquez
They never answer the phone. I have called 5 different times. Long wait times (20-30mins) just to get hung up on. Went to the actual office to be found with a sign on the door saying “no walk ins available”. Rang the doorbell at the office, some lady answered saying to call the phone number. What a joke. Non profit that doesn’t seem to be efficient in the community. Will continue to put in a complaint as some auditing needs to be done here.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Melissa deal
I was able to easily get a hold of them in the summertime but just three months later I'm unable to get a hold of anyone.
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05 Dec, 2024 by Ahmed noor
21 Aug, 2024 by Colin wattonville
If you are looking for a lawyer that takes months to respond, Zach is your guy. It sometimes seemed like the only way to get him to respond was to CC the officer manager on emails so as to somewhat hold him accountable.
Also, the law firm appears to have blocked my email addresses so I am no longer able to get in contact with my lawyer or anyone else in the office whatsoever. I still need the lawyer I hired to respond to me and update the contact information for a trademark filing. Horrible service.
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20 Jul, 2024 by Whitney lemon
02 Apr, 2024 by Alessandra c diem
eventhough kristina did a good job bring me to the audience, I still not able to communicate with my daugher. she still have not got back to me on when am I going to be able to communicate with and visit my daugher , as I have already gone to the audience on april 4th, 2024.
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28 Jun, 2024 by Meisam _
Very poor quality of legal services. They do not know what they are doing. Wasted significant amount of my immigration application by not knowing to do what to do next...
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04 Apr, 2024 by Tony horner
Non-Founder Friendly. Expensive and overcharges for services. There’s better firms to choose from.
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29 Dec, 2019 by C.j. guenzel
Talented attorneys
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28 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
We hired Lisa Line to complete our written Will. She walked us through the process and completed the documents in a timely manner. She has continued to assist in keeping our Will up to date.
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24 Jan, 2019 by Pat
Recently we have used Lisa for 3 generational family matters-updating a will for my husband and me, providing information/direction to my daughter and son-in-law regarding the establishment of a special needs trust for their son and assisting my elderly Uncle with developing a medical and financial POA and developing a will. In each visit, Lisa made every effort to understand the issues/desires of the family members before her, listened carefully, offered options and advice so informed decisions could be made. She exhibited patience, content expertise and genuine concern for our best interests.
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20 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
Lisa was asked to assist my husband and myself as a company was pursuing to buy our home for commercial purposes. Because we were not sure of what that entailed, we hired her to find out all the information she could as many other buyers were buying up property in our neighborhood. She did what she was asked.
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24 Feb, 2022 by Birger
Several family members, some deceased, had their trusts set up by him. After death is where the rubber meets the road and our experience is very positive how all assets were seamlessly settled.
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11 Dec, 2017 by Bill
Very unimpressed with demeanor of Dennis, very rude and unhelpful. Tried to get information, which we should have received over the years, although he promised he would provide the documentation when he could, was extremely disrespectful. Won't be using him in the future and cannot recommend his services.
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31 Mar, 2022 by T
Collecting checks without any real effort and results to clients. Told us our case didn’t have a good chance ONLY at the end of the long process and AFTER we paid thousands on legal fees that could have been stopped had they been professionals and reviewed the necessary documents from the beginning! Instead, they decided to review a document that should have been reviewed from very beginning when we first met and asked about likelihood of case success. Unbelievable, they’re crooks! Very unsatisfied and feel cheated. Do not recommend!!!!! Save your money or choose another firm!!!!!
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04 Mar, 2022 by Jason howell
26 Oct, 2021 by Hang tat
I trust Mike to handle issues implicitly. I am an attorney myself and regularly refer cases to him because I know they will be handled competently and with care.
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31 Mar, 2022 by T
Collecting checks without any real effort and results to clients. Told us our case didn’t have a good chance ONLY at the end of the long process and AFTER we paid thousands on legal fees that could have been stopped had they been professionals and reviewed the necessary documents from the beginning! Instead, they decided to review a document that should have been reviewed from very beginning when we first met and asked about likelihood of case success. Unbelievable, they’re crooks! Very unsatisfied and feel cheated. Do not recommend!!!!! Save your money or choose another firm!!!!!
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04 Mar, 2022 by Jason howell
26 Oct, 2021 by Hang tat
I trust Mike to handle issues implicitly. I am an attorney myself and regularly refer cases to him because I know they will be handled competently and with care.
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03 Jun, 2021 by Worldwide crossbar
I would give negative points if it is possible.
Will update in a few weeks.
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25 Jul, 2018 by Maulik shah
Very bad experience. No communication from attorney- Jessica Feinstein and her staff, even though she knew the urgency of the case very well. My case got delayed and they did not care about filing my case on time. Do not recommend this firm for your urgent immigration need. This is a big firm and customer is just a number. Find an attorney, that will give your case personal attention and keep you informed all along the way. I will give this no star in review, if I can.
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17 Aug, 2017 by Tj elston
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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.
