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05 Jun, 2015 by Collin
At probably the lowest and toughest point in my life Rick Urbis was there for me. I needed representation in a state I did not live in and was lucky enough to find solid and knowledgable representation with Rick. I recommend him highly.
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21 Feb, 2012 by Laurie
Mr. Urbis is extremely professional, willing to do whatever it takes to do his job. He has been my attorney for several years now, and I would HIGHLY recommend him to ANYONE! Mr. Urbis went above and beyond what was expected of him, just to help me!
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14 Mar, 2024 by Jilljanine1974
Michael Oblizajek recently represented me in a (divorce related) post judgement matter. I was very impressed upon first meeting Michael, as his manner is very professional, polite and empathetic. As someone who becomes anxious when faced with being in a courtroom, I am very thankful that Michael was able to ease my concerns and make me feel very comfortable. He is also very knowledgable in his field and I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.
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28 Aug, 2013 by "doc"
I couldn't be happier with my decision to hire Mr. Seth Gould,of Wienner and Gould to represent me! I found him to be very professional and very knowledgeable.Add in the fact that he is very kind, very caring, & very compassionate and you have a winner.(I realize that Mrs. Grissom, my high school English teacher would probably take points off because she would have felt I overused the word "very" but I feel so strongly about Seth's positive qualities, I used it anyway). Seth is a real gem & I highly recommend him.Let me tell you a little bit about how I came to employ Seth.I live in Ohio and after about two years of litigation in Ohio, with the help of my Ohio attorney, I received a judgement against a former tenant of mine.I was happy to have won the case but collecting on my judgement would prove more daunting than I had anticipated.Rather than pay me, the debtor went into "stall" mode & then when he felt the timing was in his favor, he ran up to his summer cottage in Michigan & filed for bankruptcy.I'm pretty sure he thought that by making it as difficult as possible (and expensive as possible) for me to pursue him, I would give up.That turned out to be a major miscalculation on his part. I'm not the kind to let someone get away scott free.However, in order to pursue him, I needed to secure an attorney licensed in Michigan. Back in late 2010 or early 2011, my Columbus attorney recommended Seth. Seth and I got the ball rolling via email and a couple of phone calls. When it was time to take the debtor's deposition, my wife and I traveled to Michigan to meet Seth for the first time. We met for a brief lunch at a restaurant near the deposition site. My impression of him and his expertise was already high but within minutes of meeting Seth for the first time, I was even more certain that I was in good hands.He is soft spoken, very articulate and very polite.(There I go again using that word "very."Sorry Mrs.Grissom) He also seemed genuinly concerned that we keep my legal costs as low as possible without compromising quality. Anyone who has had to use the legal system for a business matter knows just how unpredictable the results can be. Seth was very careful to try and manage my expectations. He never promised me things he knew were out of his control. He did, however, promise me that he would work diligently and tirelessly to help me win my case. At first, despite Seth's expert work, it looked like we had lost our case. However, not once did I blame Seth. I knew he had provided the judge with everything he needed to find in our favor. For whatever reason, though, the judge granted my debtor's bankruptcy request. I don't know why, maybe he had a 2pm tee time or something and was in too much of a hurry to actually read the facts of the case but, for a short period, it looked like I had lost. In telling me this news, Seth was very professional and very compassionate. He seemed genuinely sorry. He even said to me that I may want to save on legal bills by walking away and not filing an appeal. After all, at that point, between my Columbus attorney and Seth, I had spent almost as much on legal bills as I was owed by my debtor. Here is where the story gets good. I was so confident in Seth's ability, I decided to file an appeal. Seth said he was happy to do so but reminded me there were no guarantees.My answer was something to the effect of "I think the chance of getting two bad judges in a row is very low and I am willing to try." He rolled up his sleeves and with the expert help of his staff, he submitted very detailed, timely reply briefs to the appeals court.My comment to Seth after reading his brief was "If this judge has at least an eighth grade education & takes the time to actually read what you wrote, we win."Seth again reminded me that there is no way to predict the outcome. While my brain was telling me he was right, my heart knew he was wrong. The appeals court judge found in our favor. Thanks to Seth,my heart was right!
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27 May, 2010 by Anonymous
The other parties attorney was totally outclassed by Mr. Viar, He was one step ahead of them, on every point. He knew the law inside and out.I was very pleased with the outcome and would DEFINETLY recomend him.
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06 May, 2024 by Ben turner
When someone says “make sure you hire a really good lawyer” they’re talking about Brad and his son, Dan.
Brad was extremely knowledgeable, professional, passionate, honest, and communicative throughout the entire process.
Not only did I win my case but the the plaintiff filed an order for early dismissal which I attribute to Brad’s excellent preparation prior to the first court appearance. Thank you!
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09 Jan, 2024 by Angela mitchell
Lambert Law represented me in a business matter, and I was so happy with their services. They walked me through the process step by step and patiently answered all of my questions. They listened to my thoughts and concerns and gave me solid guidance along the way. My situation resulted in a hearing in front of the judge, and I was so impressed by Brad's professional manner in front of the judge. It was a stark contrast to the other attorney which I think played a large role in a positive ruling for me. I would highly recommend the services of Lambert Law!
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05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
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17 Dec, 2022 by Jeremy powers
05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
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17 Dec, 2022 by Jeremy powers
05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
They were able to point me in the right direction
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17 Dec, 2022 by Jeremy powers
05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
They were able to point me in the right direction
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17 Dec, 2022 by Jeremy powers
05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
They were able to point me in the right direction
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17 Dec, 2022 by Jeremy powers
05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
They were able to point me in the right direction
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17 Dec, 2022 by Jeremy powers
05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
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13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
They were able to point me in the right direction
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17 Dec, 2022 by Jeremy powers
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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.
