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18 Nov, 2019 by Annie
Kienan was my attorney when I came forward about the sexual abuse that I experienced in graduate school. The perpetrator was a faculty member at a nationally acclaimed university who was also teaching at an elite boarding school. Kienan began working with me at the beginning of the #metoo movement, when the process of exposing abusers felt like largely uncharted territory. I had been in contact with other attorneys who prioritized financial gain over my healing process and even threatened to expose my identity when I wasn’t yet ready. In contrast, Kienan approached my case with the highest levels of professionalism and respect. His strong legal acumen, passion for justice, and regard for my healing process as a survivor made me feel safe and confident in an otherwise intimidating situation. Kienan and I worked together over the course of a year and a half, at the pace I needed to go in order to avoid retraumatization. He was always available to answer my questions and offer support. Further, I was greatly aided by his compassionate understanding of the trauma I had experienced as well as his fierce advocacy for bringing healing to survivors and preventing others from being harmed. I highly recommend Kienan Christianson—he helped me reach a place of healing that I hadn’t imagined possible.
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15 Nov, 2019 by Emily
Kienan represented me during a really intense custody disagreement between me and my son's father. A friend of mine who previously worked with Kienan recommended him to me, and I couldn't be more grateful. Kienan was professional, knowledgeable and skillful. Not only is he masterful with his knowledge of the law, his people skills will win over any judge's favor due to his courteousness, graciousness, and humility. My son's father was attempting to win full custody, but thanks to Kienan hard work, attention to detail and experience, I was the one who was granted full custody of my son. On top of Kienan's impressive work ethic, he's simply a pleasure to work with. He was always realnwith me yet respectful. He displayed great deals of empathy for me while I was dealing with this really difficult situation. He was also very respectful of my budget, aware that I was receiving help from family to afford his services, he was transparent with the cost of everything ahead of time and was always willing to discuss the pros and cons with me and my family. I can't express enough appreciation for Kienan, and I would definitely hire Kienan again should I need representation again!
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13 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
Kienan is passionate, driven and detail oriented. He fights tirelessly for others and works incredibly hard for his clients. In my case, Kienan was an excellent communicator and explained the process as well as the rational behind his advice making a very painful process feel much less exhausting. I have referred friends to Kienan as well who had similar praise to offer. I would highly recommend Attorney Christianson.
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26 Mar, 2018 by Christopher m keller
I was accused of making a false phone call to 911. Williston Police tried to charge me with making the phone call, and causing a "public safety hazard". They were seeking a written apology (most likely to be published in the paper) and a $1000 fine to cover "Fire Department" coasts. My father is an NYC firefighter - and that wasn't happening. Ian did not hesitate when I told him to tell the Fire and Police Departments to pound sand, and I would NOT be writing a check for $0.01. I was ready to take it to court, but because of Ian, the Fire Department and Williston PD folded, and the charges were dropped. As Ian will admit, he is not the "least expensive" attorney in Burlington - however, I'd rather be the one with the gun at the knife fight. Right? So, thank you to Ian, for handling my situation quickly, quietly and getting my desired outcome. I will recommend Ian given the chance; and although I hope to never need his assistance again, I wouldn't hesitate to hire him or his firm.
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28 Jan, 2025 by C j
I cannot thank Brooks McArthur at Gravel & Shea enough for the outstanding representation he provided me! From the moment I hired him, he was dedicated, diligent, and showed unwavering commitment to me and my case. He went above and beyond to ensure that I received the best outcome possible. I am so grateful for everything he did for me and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and dedicated lawyer. Thank you for everything Brooks!
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21 Dec, 2024 by Tim zried
I can't say enough in regards to the professionalism, clarity, and positive results with the legal representation that Brooks McArthur and his amazing legal team provided for me.
I was personally dealing with a complicated case where the odds seemed stacked against me and left me feeling overwhelmed. The hard work, punctuality, and guidance in which Brooks and his legal team executed in a timely manner on a regular basis was extremely comforting and effective. In the end we were strategically victorious through their team's defense, resources and legal influence.
I personally would highly recommend Gravel and Shea's legal services to anyone who needs reliable, honest, and extremely effective representation. I am profoundly grateful to their services and would have genuinely regretted taking other route for representation. They are best of the best! Thankyou!
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12 Dec, 2024 by David williams
Brooks represented me many years ago when I needed a top-notch attorney, and I was highly satisfied with the outcome of the case. Fast forward to a more recent event when I was again in need of representation. Without hesitation I called Brooks, and he was able to negotiate a miracle deal. I would highly recommend Brooks and Gravel & Shea for any of your legal needs, from my personal experience they are worth every penny!
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22 Nov, 2024 by Joe
I had Michael Straub once as a Public defender and I was extremely happy with his knowledge about the Law and the outcome of my case. Sadly at the time I couldn't hire him for private work because of his commitment to the public defenders office. But I would highly recommend him
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27 Sep, 2024 by Dave ferdinand
Speaking on the phone was professional but, when I went through the retainer they sent me it was nuts. It’s a one sided retainer which puts your money in a escrow account which they won’t draw from, problem is, they also have a clause that gives the firm a raise if they choose, in pay and if you disagree they can take the retainer and there released for what you hired them for in the first place. Beware bad agreements unless you want to shovel the funds over at the firms whim.
I own a company and have been dealing with lawyers for 40 years and I have never seen anything like this in my life time. They have total control once they’re hired be careful.
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08 Jul, 2024 by R.g. g.m.
08 Jul, 2024 by Carl amilcar
I couldn’t ask for a better attorney. He always there with us every steps of the go beyond to help us. We were very pleased. Thank you
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27 Sep, 2024 by Dave ferdinand
Speaking on the phone was professional but, when I went through the retainer they sent me it was nuts. It’s a one sided retainer which puts your money in a escrow account which they won’t draw from, problem is, they also have a clause that gives the firm a raise if they choose, in pay and if you disagree they can take the retainer and there released for what you hired them for in the first place. Beware bad agreements unless you want to shovel the funds over at the firms whim.
I own a company and have been dealing with lawyers for 40 years and I have never seen anything like this in my life time. They have total control once they’re hired be careful.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Kim kim
Thanks for attorney Brian Sullivan and assistant Olivia a lot . I have green card and I am so happy with your service . They answer email quickly and care for our case a lot .
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06 Apr, 2024 by R.g. g.m.
05 Dec, 2024 by Lela mccaffrey
I am so thankful to have found Cindy to help me navigate my divorce. She was very professional and helped me understand the laws. She also wasn't afraid to tell me the truth, even when I didn't want to hear it, so I could anticipate what was coming. I have already recommended her to a friend and will continue to do so. I felt I had a true advocate with me on my divorce journey.
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17 Oct, 2024 by Julia johnson
I don’t know what I would have done without Cindy. It’s a new low to be mentally and physically drained, while also trying to pull evidence and know what my next steps are in a court case, especially never experiencing the judicial system prior. Cindy was this light I just continued following until the case was over, with a result I was content with not to mention. I remember feeling my chest tight, heart racing, but when I looked up in the virtual courtroom, and saw she was there, I felt a wave of calm and knew I would be just fine. I hope to never need her again (respectfully) but if i happen to need an attorney, it will be her.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Cj gardner
Horrid service. 👎
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05 Dec, 2024 by Lela mccaffrey
I am so thankful to have found Cindy to help me navigate my divorce. She was very professional and helped me understand the laws. She also wasn't afraid to tell me the truth, even when I didn't want to hear it, so I could anticipate what was coming. I have already recommended her to a friend and will continue to do so. I felt I had a true advocate with me on my divorce journey.
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17 Oct, 2024 by Julia johnson
I don’t know what I would have done without Cindy. It’s a new low to be mentally and physically drained, while also trying to pull evidence and know what my next steps are in a court case, especially never experiencing the judicial system prior. Cindy was this light I just continued following until the case was over, with a result I was content with not to mention. I remember feeling my chest tight, heart racing, but when I looked up in the virtual courtroom, and saw she was there, I felt a wave of calm and knew I would be just fine. I hope to never need her again (respectfully) but if i happen to need an attorney, it will be her.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Justin n
Cynthia and her team stole my retainer without ever performing a drop of legal work. It's been 8 months and I'm still fighting to get even the "unused" portion of my retainer back. The only legal work her team ever once did was to grossly benefit the opposing party at great financial and emotional cost to myself. Unfortunately after so many months I'm now forced to follow up with the court system against this horrible legal practice. Also worth noting that what she charged thousands and thousands in retainers for was a $140 form anyone can send in and probably should have advised me to do.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Despite all of the discrimination and negligence supervision I am experiencing this attorney refused to hear me out and take my case. This is a serious matter and it needs to be addressed or I may take my LIFE because no one has my back
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10 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Bond represented me in a consumer fraud case with a contractor. In the complaint he wrote to initiate the case, he misplaced the emphasis in a number of ways and also left out one crucial fact. When the contractor's lawyer responded with a motion to dismiss the case, this gaping hole played a major role in the judge's decision to dismiss. Mr. Bond then convinced me to appeal the dismissal -- at significant cost to me, of course. The other side then suggested mediation.
It was in the mediation process that Mr. Bond demonstrated his most extraordinary incompetence. He started by insisting that we open by asking for an outrageous sum. This undermined our credibility from the outset and put the contractor on the defensive. All through the grueling negotiations, Mr. Bond stayed on the sidelines, basically an empty suit. After many hours, when I was very tired, I made the first move toward compromise, and the other side finally began to budge. At this point, Mr. Bond broke in, took me aside, and tried to convince me to accept their very first, ridiculously low offer! That was when I realized I was on my own. I managed to get thousands of dollars more only because I ignored his advice. The final sum, however, was much less than I needed to make myself whole.
From the very beginning, Mr. Bond pulled rank on me as a lawyer and ignored suggestions I made that would have made our case stronger. (He thinks very highly of himself.) He was always in a hurry and never showed an interest in understanding the details of the case, nor was he ever committed to the main and indeed only goal, which was simply to recover enough money to repair the damage that had resulted from the incompetence, deceitfulness, and intransigence of the contractor. (The mediator actually told me that I had been "badly treated.") In retrospect, I believe my main goal never was Mr. Bond's goal. My reading is that it was a slow time for him (during covid), he needed the work, and it didn't matter to him how it worked out in the end: he'd be paid anyway. The standard caricature of a lawyer.
How is it that I, who had never participated in mediation, was better at it on my first try than he was after countless similar experiences? I am fully convinced that had he not been in the room and I had handled the negotiations alone, I would have been able to recover enough money to come out even. He hurt that effort. He is a hapless negotiator. And since most such cases go to mediation, this is a crucial shortcoming.
You're better not hiring this guy.
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02 Jul, 2020 by Anonymous
David is one of the few first-rate litigators in a small state. He was quick to grasp the key issues in our case, and unfailingly accurate in his understanding of how the law should apply - indeed considerably more so than our state court judges. His ability to recall facts is equal to the quality of his legal reasoning. I have rarely made fewer comments or edits on a brief than with David's, in more than three decades of managing preeminent attorneys in complex international litigation. Having seen perhaps a dozen of the state’s litigators in action, I have found David far superior in efficiency, effectiveness and value.
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18 May, 2023 by Stephanie couch
Professional, Helpful, Kind, Knowledgeable, Dedicated
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14 Dec, 2020 by Richard t. cassidy
I have referred A number of my clients who need family law help to Barber and Waxman. I get uniformly excellent reports back.
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27 Oct, 2020 by Katie kelly
22 Mar, 2022 by Adam
Mr. Tao was hired to represent me for my contested divorce hearing. He failed to file the appropriate documentation with the courts, causing me to have motions of contempt filed against me. He also failed to answer his telephone and email for the two months prior to my hearing. I am now homeless because of his neglect. Please be warned- he is dangerously unreliable. I would have done better to represent myself, as he only caused harm to my case. If requested, I will be happy to share the details and documentation related to his contempt hearing and dismissal.
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10 Apr, 2017 by Adam
I hired Shawn in Spring/Summer of 2016 to handle a landlord dispute in Burlington, VT and he was extremely professional every step of the way. I was well-informed throughout the entire process, and I trusted his expertise every step of the way.
His empathy and professionalism made this fairly serious dispute feel in my control and well-handled, and I can't recommend him highly enough.
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What a Litigation Lawyer Can Do for You
A litigation lawyer specializes in representing individuals, businesses, or organizations involved in legal disputes. Whether you're the one filing a lawsuit or you're being sued, a litigation attorney will advocate on your behalf throughout the entire legal process. Their goal is to resolve disputes, either through negotiation, settlement, or trial. Litigation lawyers can help with a wide range of disputes, including contract disagreements, real estate issues, employment disputes, personal injury claims, and more.
Litigation lawyers provide strategic legal advice and manage all aspects of your case, from filing motions to representing you in court, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you have the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome.
When Should I Hire a Litigation Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a litigation lawyer if you're involved in a legal dispute that you cannot resolve on your own. Common situations include:
- Breach of contract disputes: If a party to a contract fails to fulfill their obligations, a litigation lawyer can help you seek damages or enforce the agreement.
- Business disputes: Litigation lawyers can represent you in cases of partnership disagreements, intellectual property disputes, or business fraud.
- Employment disputes: If you're facing issues like wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, or wage disputes, a litigation lawyer can help resolve these matters through negotiation or court action.
- Personal injury claims: If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence and are seeking compensation, a litigation attorney can help you pursue your case.
- Real estate or property disputes: When there are conflicts over property ownership, boundary issues, or lease agreements, a litigation lawyer can assist in resolving the dispute.
Hiring a lawyer early in the process is beneficial, especially if a lawsuit seems imminent or you have already been served with legal documents.
What Does a Litigation Lawyer Do?
A litigation lawyer handles all aspects of your case, from the initial investigation to the trial and even the appeals process, if necessary. Their role includes:
- Case assessment and investigation: Analyzing the facts of your case and advising whether it’s worth pursuing or defending.
- Pleadings and motions: Drafting and filing documents to initiate or respond to a lawsuit, including complaints, motions to dismiss, and answers.
- Discovery: Gathering evidence, including depositions, interrogatories, and document requests, to build your case.
- Negotiations and settlement discussions: Attempting to resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, or settlement talks before going to trial.
- Trial representation: Presenting your case in court, examining witnesses, introducing evidence, and making legal arguments before a judge or jury.
- Appeals: If necessary, filing appeals to challenge or defend the outcome of the trial.
Litigation lawyers are also skilled negotiators and often work to resolve disputes outside of court to save time, money, and stress for their clients.
How Are Litigation Lawyers Paid?
Litigation lawyers typically use a variety of fee structures depending on the type of case, the complexity of the legal matter, and the financial circumstances of the client. Common payment arrangements include:
- Hourly rates: Many litigation attorneys charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and geographic location.
- Flat fees: For specific, predictable legal tasks (such as filing a motion), lawyers may offer a flat fee.
- Contingency fees: In personal injury or other cases where you seek damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency basis, taking a percentage of the settlement or award if you win.
- Retainer: Some clients pay a retainer fee upfront to secure ongoing legal services. The lawyer then bills against this retainer as work is done.
The exact structure should be discussed in the initial consultation to ensure you understand how and when you'll be charged.
How Much Does a Litigation Lawyer Cost?
The cost of a litigation lawyer varies significantly depending on the nature of the dispute and the lawyer’s experience. Factors affecting the cost include:
- The complexity of the case: More complex litigation involving extensive discovery, expert witnesses, or multi-party suits typically costs more.
- Time spent: Litigation cases can be time-consuming, especially if they go to trial. The longer the case, the higher the legal fees.
- Type of fee arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $200 to over $1,000 per hour, depending on the lawyer’s reputation and location. Contingency fees generally range from 25% to 40% of the settlement or award.
- Stage of litigation: Cases that settle early in the process are often less expensive than those that proceed to trial or appeal.
It’s crucial to ask about cost estimates during your initial consultation to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Litigation Lawyer
Before hiring a litigation lawyer, it's essential to ask key questions to ensure you're choosing the right representation:
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What is your experience with cases like mine?
Ensure that the lawyer has experience handling your specific type of dispute, whether it's a contract issue, personal injury, or business matter. -
What are the potential outcomes of my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your case's strengths, weaknesses, and the likelihood of success. -
What is your fee structure?
Clarify how you'll be charged, whether by the hour, a flat fee, or on a contingency basis. -
How long do you expect my case to take?
While it's hard to predict, an experienced lawyer can give you a rough estimate based on similar cases. -
How often do you settle cases versus going to trial?
Some lawyers are more inclined to settle, while others may be more experienced in the courtroom. It’s important to understand their strategy. -
What is your approach to resolving disputes?
Some lawyers prefer aggressive litigation, while others focus on settlement or mediation. Choose one whose approach aligns with your goals.
How to Check the Credibility of a Litigation Lawyer
To verify a litigation lawyer’s credibility, consider the following steps:
- Check bar association records: Ensure the lawyer is in good standing with the state bar and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and track record.
- Look for litigation experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they have handled cases like yours and have a record of success.
- Request references: Ask the lawyer to provide references from past clients who can speak to their effectiveness and approach.
- Research their trial experience: If your case is likely to go to trial, ensure the lawyer has a history of courtroom success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make your first consultation with a litigation lawyer productive, you should prepare the following:
- A clear outline of the dispute: Provide a timeline and key details about the legal issue you're facing.
- Any relevant documents: Bring contracts, emails, letters, or any other documentation that pertains to the case.
- A list of key players: Provide the names of individuals or companies involved in the dispute.
- Questions about fees and the litigation process: Make sure you understand how the lawyer plans to approach your case and how you will be charged.
- Your goals and expectations: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, whether it's a settlement, compensation, or another resolution.
By coming prepared, you can ensure that your initial meeting with the lawyer is both efficient and insightful, giving you a better sense of how to proceed with your case.
