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13 Sep, 2012 by Caroline
She is very thorough and dedicated. She made sure that I understood my rights and duties and proposed several options. She helped me make a decision and I feel very confident now that she is handling my case. I recommend her 100%.
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26 Jun, 2014 by Laura
Ed made all the difference with my closing on my home. I was a first-time buyer so a bit nervous but Ed helped me understand everything and have total confidence that I was protected. He has a great deal of knowledge of real estate and how to proceed with every detail. I never could have handled it on my own and was so pleased that I hired him. I have to say he is so pleasant to deal with which really made a difference to me because he has a caring demeanor. I would highly recommend him for real estate he has been in Orlando for many years and has the experience, and is definitely someone you can trust. The peace of mind is priceless with a big purchase. Very honest, polite and professional.
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15 Feb, 2024 by Angelica
Mr. Paul Hinckley, Esq. is a wonderful attorney. He is attentive and knowledgeable about Homeowner/Condo Association Law, extremely professional and responsive. He was a guiding light! Mr. Hinckley was able to help me sort out a potentially huge mess with an HOA.
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13 Dec, 2015 by Shane
I was referred to Karla by my property manager because I needed to evict a non-paying tenant. She filed all the paperwork when she said she would, kept me updated via phone call and e-mail on the case status, and made special trips to the courthouse to get important papers signed instead of going through the snail mail process.
I plan on keeping her number handy for any future real litigation needs.
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20 Dec, 2021 by Marc
Great Lawyer and full of useful Information...
I can't thank him enough for his very useful advice
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09 Aug, 2018 by Ron
Chris is an amazing guy and attorney who genuinely cares about people which, is what really sets him apart from all other attorneys. This was evident from our very first meeting with Chris as the culture he has created within his office was so welcoming and extremely family friendly. He never gave up on us or on our case and he kept on fighting the good fight, until we finally reached a settlement on our case! While others would not even consider listening or handling our case, he not only took it on but, he won! Thanks again Chris for all that you did for us. Ron & Jessica
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22 Dec, 2012 by Clay
My experience with Mr. Stovash as both a mediator and a business litigator demonstrates an attorney with tremendous knowledge of the law, an advocate who is always well prepared and demonstrates professionalism, respect and courtesy to his clients, opposing lawyers and the court. That is why he is well respected by his peers and judges in this community.
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05 Dec, 2013 by Gordon
I am the president of the Home Owners Association at Ridge Manor Co-Op and I had to contact Mr. Perry to help us with the rent increase that the Co-Op gave us for 2014. He came to our meeting two different time and helped us a lot. The first notice was for $ 33.00 rent increase, we just had the negotiation committee meeting on December 2, 2013 and was able to get it lowered to $ 10.00 for 2014, No increase for 2015 and a $ 5.00 increase for 2016. I do nor believe this could have been done without his help. I would recommend him to anyone that needs an attorney.
Gordon Proper President
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03 Mar, 2014 by Maureen
What an amazing and passionate man. He listened and took action quickly with my case.
He is the one and only lawyer I will ever call.
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27 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
If you need a competent attorney who knows the law like the back of his hand and is also a phenomenal people person (which includes judges, judicial staff, etc.), then you want Erik Hawks, Esquire to bring your case to resolution.
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09 Jan, 2012 by Monica
Lisa Patten and her staff are friendly, organized, detailed, thorough. Divorce is a difficult time in ones life, a time when you need someone to lean and rely on. Without Lisa Patten I would not have what I have today. I can look back and know that I got the best for me and my children. The support of someone that knows what to look out for at a time when you can become too emotional and blinded by the difficult situation is crucial. The help, guidance and support by Lisa and her staff is irreplacable.
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25 Feb, 2016 by Thor
Carolyn Crichton has been my attorney for years. She has helped me with personal, real estate, and professional matters. Most recently, she handled a series of very complicated real estate closings for me and I couldn't be more pleased with how smoothly everything went. She and her team anticipated issues which ultimately saved us time, money, and possible heartache. Most of all, I appreciate Carolyn's positive approach and how well she communicates and explains options, potential outcomes, and her recommendations.
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20 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Spencer Gledhill to represent me in a Civil Lawsuit, he was very professional throughout the process, during a Jury trial for the lawsuit he made a motion for a Directed Verdict and it was granted, I could not be happier with the way that he handled my case as well as himself while representing me.
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22 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Mr. King has represented me in several legal matters and is always professional and offers good advice. Highly recommend!
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05 Apr, 2019 by Dave n
After being involved in accident with a self insured carrier. She was able to find coverages where others couldn’t. She also did an excellent job negotiating my medical bills down.
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01 Oct, 2014 by Ronald
Mr. Wilkinson performed legal services for me for several years when I was in-house counsel at Universal Orlando. He was always very attentive, worked with us to develop a strategy in each case and executed the strategies to perfection! I highly endorse him as a litigator.
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31 May, 2014 by Jon
Ms. Schafer is absolutely amazing! From start to finish I feel as if she took a personal interest in the cases that were before her. She is professional, intelligent, and quick witted. If you are looking for a person that will stand up for your rights, she is the one!
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08 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Amanda Simpson was my attorney on several occasions. The legal services I received from Amanda was exceptional, she addresses every concern in a professional and knowledgeable manner. When I first met Amanda she was very concerned to understand my objectives and was my advocate on that basis. She is always prompt to return my phone calls, emails and is always accessible. Given the number of attorneys, I have dealt with over the years in my business she is by far the best of the best with qualities such as her ability to communicate to me in a way that I can understand the law, give me meaningful feedback and is extremely detail-oriented. I am continually amazed at her combination of high intelligence and analytical skills with the various legal challenges she handled for me. I was very, very happy with her services.
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05 Aug, 2013 by Bill
Due to the litigious nature of my businesses, over the past 15 years or so, I have had to hire several attorneys to represent me in a variety of situations.
I have engaged the services of Pierre Seacord for a variety of issues and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of his work, his guidance and advice, and especially his results during difficult negotiations.
I 100% recommend Pierre Seacord for anyone looking for an attorney in the Orlando area.
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14 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Holiday Walsh is the epitomy of what every lawyer should strive to be. Ms. Walsh has a brilliant legal mind, the utmost integrity, an upstanding moral character. Ms. Walsh is extremely competent, fair and calls it like she see's it. If there are strong points about the case she points them out and if there are weaknesses, she acknowledges them and offers solutions. I can not say enough about Ms. Walsh's legal competency and trial skills. If you want to win your case, it would be reckless and costly not to hire her.
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25 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Kimberly is an excellent lawyer. She Took the time to be thorough and understanding of my situation and needs. She got the job done and I am satisfied with the outcome that was in my favor. (Employee vs Employer)
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11 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Had some legal issues that Frank handled on 2 separate occasions in the 1990's early 2000's and he worked tirelessly for me. Needless to say the outcomes couldn't have been better.If I ever needed a top tier professional atty...he's the man.
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11 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
I recently went through issues with my previous employer. Dawn was prompt, knowledgeable and was able to settle the issue quickly without any damages to me. She was always quick to respond to phone calls and emails. The billing was very reasonable as well. I strongly recommend her. I want to thank her for helping me out through this often tumultuous process.
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09 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Robert Belle after learning of his background in Criminal law, and his trial experience. I was very pleased with his work on my case.
Robert was able to advise me in a wide range of legal areas, for one example, how my case would effect my Immigration status. With his legal knowledge and resources working at a large firm in Orlando Robert always included ways to remedy situations as well.
Robert's counseling extended well beyond the legal realm into the personal matters that related to my case. I could tell that Robert really cared about the case, the outcome and my well being. He did his best to make sure I was pleased with decisions going forward, and that I understood the legal process.
I was initially arrested and charged with two felonies, but in the end I was not convicted.
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01 Dec, 2015 by Ray
Jeff Keiner is a great lawyer. He understands engineering and construction as if he were an engineer or constructor. Thus, he can represent design professionals at the highest level. When I have a need, Jeff is the first person I call. Plus, he has a great sense of humor which is always refreshing when dealing with difficult matters.
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29 Mar, 2017 by Adam
I've retained Spencer Munns' legal services several times over the years regarding commercial real estate and business law issues. I've been more than happy with the counsel that he has provided. Spencer delivers competent legal counsel, on time and on point. I would highly recommend using Spencer's legal services. Personally I have worked with him on real estate transactions (buyer and seller), corporate contracts, employment law, and patent/trademark issues.
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09 Sep, 2020 by Linda lumia
I contacted Ms Freitas for a land contract, I have done several real estate transactions in the past, but this contract as so seller biased I had never seen anything like it. Ms Freitas reviewed the contract pointed out a lot of very detailed concerns. I was on a very tight deadline she reviewed and had it back in 48 hours on a holiday weekend no less. Will definitely use again.
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28 Dec, 2011 by Eric
I first met Kelley Lester working on a real estate closing for a client of mine. We found out several days after the closing that there was fraudulent activity that took place in this transaction. I was very impressed with Kelley's knowledge and her persistence with the situation at hand. I would highly recommend her services.
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23 May, 2014 by Tiffany
Attorney Roberto Santoni exceeded my expectations in forming my business and handling my legal matters. He was available when I had questions, and took the time to explain each step in the process. I was so impressed with him that I asked him to be a speaker at a referral group I facilitate. His legal knowledge was excellent but more so his ability to relate to the "non lawyer" was superior! He has a new way of doing business that will change how we do business! I highly recommend jumping on board with Roberto Santoni without hesitation!
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10 Dec, 2020 by Kd
Nobody imagines that they will have to use the services of an attorney, but if you have to...there is nobody better than Chris Turner. His professionalism, genuine interest in your well-being , legal knowledge, and the quality of the services he provides were beyond what I expected, exceeding every expectation. I will forever be grateful for him and how he dealt with a very stressful situation in my life. He did not rest until every aspect of the situation was properly resolved.
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07 Jan, 2019 by Sara simpson
In August I found out a lawsuit has been filed against me. It was in regards to a very emotional and sensitive matter, plus having never been sued before I was nervous. I got recommendations from lawyer and court employee friends, and looked up lawyers on Google. I called 12-15 law offices in the area but ultimately decided to put my trust in Mr Chris Turner at CRT Legal. His office staff was friendly, personable, and professional right from the start. Mr Turner then took the time to speak to me in depth about the case on our first phone call. I knew I needed a lawyer who is smart, organized, and can fight. Mr Turner is that. I felt like he's old enough in his career to know what he's doing extremely well, but young enough in his career to enjoy the fight. Exactly what a good lawyer should be. He hasn't disappointed. He's professional, incredibly smart, and great at what he does. Glad I made the choice to have him fight my battle for me. I pray I don't ever need another lawyer- but if I do- Chris Turner's office will be the first call I make. I highly recommend CRT Legal.
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05 Oct, 2017 by Steve racine
I contacted Mr. Turner about a possible civil law & defamation case. Mr. Turner was very prompt about returning correspondence. He was quite knowledgeable and informative in his response.
As a physician, i deal with many attorneys (typical personal injury lawyers), but i found Mr. Turner to be insightful, honest, kind and not pushy. He seems like a very caring individual to me.
If the need arises, i plan on using Mr. Turner again and if someone asks me for a referral in the civil law department, Mr. Turner would in fact get my referral as i do recommend him.
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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.
