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17 Sep, 2024 by Shazia khan
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12 Aug, 2024 by Nicholas warner
Melanie represented me for a case in Alpharetta municipal court. I would say she is the best attorney I have ever had. And I have had quite a few. She was still able to have my charges reduced to Reckless Driving in a court that I have appeared in a couple times before while still on probation. Excellent attorney and her payment plan is convenient and affordable compared to many others.
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07 Aug, 2024 by Richard williams
I highly recommend Melanie Ellwanger. I am confident that she will give your case the fullest and most competent attention. I am very thankful to have her representation.
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02 Oct, 2015 by Shaw
Affordable and Quality legal services for small businesses, I hired Justin for my small business. He returns you calls and answers every question. I highly recommend Justin for any Small Business legal needs.
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25 Sep, 2014 by Shammi
Helped my company negotiate with prior lender during refinancing of commercial property including dealing with environmental issues. He's very knowledgable, and does answer and return phone calls promptly. Justin will do everything he can to help and I highly recommend him.
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11 Sep, 2014 by Karen
Justin is an aggressive and very helpful lawyer. I knew I could trust him with the end result. I was very pleased with his knowledge and performance.
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29 Aug, 2016 by Dzeneta
Mr. Herman has provided my husband I with an extraordinary service. Our will was explained in details with a high level of professionalism. Mr. Herman’s personable approach to every detail of our estate planning made us grateful to be his clients. - Dzeneta.K
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01 Nov, 2015 by Debra
Steven Herman represented me in a traffic violation. He was very professional and he kept me informed with the court process. I highly recommend him for all your attorney needs
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27 Oct, 2015 by Bonnie
I had Stephen review contracts for my small business services and he advised me on modifications needed for business protection and loop holes. I appreciate his sound advise and look to him as my guide for legal assistance moving forward.
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22 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Wally is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. I have consulted with Wally on a few occasions regarding trust management, including trust management in the bankruptcy context. I have seen him work tirelessly to achieve a positive outcome for a client. I also had the opportunity to hear Wally present on the attributes of the Limited Liability Company in Georgia, and I was very impressed at his depth of knowledge, extent of research and professionalism.
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27 Jul, 2012 by Gwendolyn
A while back, I gave my credit card number to a charlatan for a supposed business opportunity. I immediately realized my error, but this man would not cancel the transaction. He had worked this system for quite some time and knew the tricks to abuse the consumer. So, even the credit card company could not help me to recover my funds. Wally stepped in and looked meticulously at the case. He applied extensive knowledge, understanding, and strategy and soon had the swindler begging to settle. Even though this is a simplified version of how Wally helped me, he utillized expertise and professional skill to recover my money with an efficiency that caused me the least possible stress. I will always go to Wally first when I need legal advice. I first went to him because I trusted him as a person. Having worked with him on this case, I found that my instincts were correct. He is the real deal, and he takes seriously his clients' rights and needs.
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11 Mar, 2012 by Sara p
Amazing, Wally is so knowledgeable and thorough. He is prompt, organized, intelligent, and really personable. I am currently under his advisement and have no regrets. I have been gouged financially by an attorney in the past and know that Wally has integrity and is fair priced for the awesome services that he provides. I have recommended him and will continue to do so. Sara p.
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22 Feb, 2013 by Jordan
Daisy is an exceptional attorney whom is well versed in her field of expertise; I would recommend her without reservation.
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15 Feb, 2013 by Donald
Has always been there for me when I have needed help of legal situations. Daisy has supported me with very good info and very helpful on decisions that had to be made in legal matters.
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14 Dec, 2011 by Steve & kathy
Daisy was a very capable, competent, knowledgeable, personable attorney who did a great job rectifying some problems created by a much less competent attorney. Daisy did a great job articulating the issues, formulating a strategy, answering our questions and working with other court personnel to achieve the desired results. We gained immense respect for Daisy and have no reservations about recommending her, she is first class.
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15 Nov, 2012 by Brandon
She is aggressive in the areas of workers compensation and knows the attorneys and judges very well. She is the best attorney in atlanta.
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10 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
I was a client of Mr. Lober. His expertise and wisdom in settling a case revealed his keen mind and wisdom. His calm demeanor helped in the situation as well.
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06 Dec, 2023 by Brittany
Kimi is an excellent attorney who has her client's best interests in mind. She is thorough, articulate, intelligent, and she CARES! I have used Kimi for a few cases now and have referred her to any of my friends in need of a divorce lawyer.
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05 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
I have had not so great experiences in the past with attorneys in my divorce/custody case. Kimi was as breath of fresh air. She was very communicative and answered all of my questions. This is seemingly so simple but apparently other attorneys have issues with this. We were able to get everything signed and in motion extremely quickly. I highly recommend Kimi and will use her again should I need anything else with family law.
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22 Nov, 2023 by Noel
Kimi represented me in a custody modification and contempt with regard to child support. I can’t say enough great things about her representation, knowledge/strategic thinking and her overall support of me during this undoubtedly stressful litigation. Kimi is very thorough, fiscally responsible and receptive to feedback/working together as a team. Through Kimi’s dedication to my case, I was awarded sole custody and the defendant found in contempt of court, with a plan outlined for arrearage payments. I am so grateful and would highly recommend Kimi!
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29 May, 2023 by M. thelen
Kimi Wise is an excellent attorney! She is very knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate. She took over my case later in the process and was able to get up to speed quickly, negotiate a very difficult situation and was responsive throughout this challenging process. I HIGHLY recommend Kimi for all family law matters!
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02 Feb, 2022 by Cameron lewellen
Rachel and her team are a credit to the profession. They are responsive, detailed, and thorough. She has earned my business for life.
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16 Nov, 2021 by Diego f cardona
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27 Aug, 2024 by Roy brown
Oren Ross & Associates LLC assisted my wife and I with estate planning. Oren was very professional and gave us a thorough overview of the process. He left no questions unanswered. Prior to speaking with Oren, we were not sure if a Living Trust was for us. We immediately felt comfortable about the Trust at the end of our consultation with Oren and started the process. Oren also gave us great rates compared to other law firms for the same type services. We were so thankful to Oren that we referred our son and his wife to use his services.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Staceycd
Mr. Ross has the unique ability to take what is normally a dry, uninteresting subject (estate planning) and make it easily understandable. Having been thrust into the sudden position of executor upon my husband's untimely death, I can assure you that there are definite "pitfalls" that can cost you untold time and expense unless you are able to strategically plan for them. While websites that offer boilerplate wills online my appear attractively cost-effective, for the everyday person, they will NEVER replace a professional attorney with hands-on experience in this field. I found Mr. Ross knowledgeable, competent, and willing to patiently answer any questions or concerns in a timely manner. His ratings from past clients were stellar, and his fees were extremely reasonable. The whole process from personal meeting for info collection, to estate plan execution was streamlined into just a couple of weeks. The confidence and peace of mind that come from knowing that your final wishes are at last written out in a simplified, easy to understand, legally binding document is undeniably freeing.
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13 Aug, 2024 by Tom berger
Once again, Oren Ross took care of all the details regarding some changes to our Revocable Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directives. He made the process simple and straightforward, explaining each document. From start to finish it tool less than 30 minutes. My wife and I continue to be impresses with his knowledge and professionalism. Definitely a 5 Star experience.
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11 Jul, 2014 by Candace
Frank was very honest and helpful. He always kept me on top of the situation with constant updates and made me feel like my case was important to him. Frank worked diligently to get me answers. He is a good listener and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Frank Podesta.
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11 Jul, 2014 by Tom
Mr Podesta was an amazing asset in my case vs the IRS. He was on things within 6 hours of receiving needed paperwork and had me in NO PAY status within two weeks. He also would call me with updates during evening hours. His mentality was to get the job done, and get the right settlement for his cllient. He also performed his services for a tad over 50% of his initial retainer, try finding that in an attorney these days...
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09 Jul, 2014 by Joy
Frank is very personable and easy to work with. My IRS issues required a consistent advocate to protect me from an overly zealous revenue officer, and I felt well represented. He was patient and explained things to me when I had questions. After many obstacles we were ultimately successful thanks to Frank's perseverance. The fees were more than reasonable for the service I received. I would definitely use Frank again and definitely recommend him.
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27 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Hired Martin on two separate occasions regarding family law matters - divorce and child custody matter. The initial matter went extremely well and both parties found a workable solution. Unfortunately, sometime after resolving initial matter, I had to re-engage Martin regarding an adjustment in custody arrangements. And consistently provided efficient and sage advice on all matters. I strongly recommend. One must also consider he works diligently and efficiently with his support team. Thus, his fees are reasonable and holistically worth every penny.
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23 Aug, 2012 by Chris
Martin without a doubt is the most impressive attorney that I have ever met. I separated from the military several years back, and had a very difficult time adjusting to civilian life. I had issues with DUI, reckless driving and speeding. Martin not only helped me with my legal matters but completely eliminated them. Not to say I wasn't accountable for my actions, but I was represented in such a a way that I felt confident leaving the courtroom with my head held high. I have turned to Martin several times since my initial consult and he has made me feel as if I am his only client. Everyone in his office was more than helpful in my time of trouble. I would recommend Martin, and anyone at Charlton & Glover, for all of your legal needs.
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23 Nov, 2011 by Anonymous
After paying a 10k retainer for my divorce, this attorney did nothing for me. I caught him in several lies and eventually had to fire him. I couldnt help but to think that somehow this was my fault, because, after all, HE is the legal professional, and knows what he is doing. Right? Wrong! I picked up my "file" from his office and took it to my new attorney. She said, "This is it???? Where is everything???" I had no idea how bad it was until I saw my new attorney go to work. She handled my case in a matter of WEEKS, not months or years, and earned every penny of her retainer. She actually got me more than what I thought I would get. After mediation, the opposing counsel even remarked that this attorney did absolutely nothing for me. I think it is only fair to end this review on a positive note. This attorney did refund a small amount of my money after I complained. Maybe he knew deep down that he fell short.
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08 May, 2020 by Lisa
I hired Kevin for a disabaility case that was awaiting a hearing. After, I hired him the hearing was scheduled within 3 months time. Kevin did no major hourly work on my case because it had already been done prior to him being hired, and the work that needed to be done Kevin failed to do, like get important medical documents prior to the hearing and failed to inform me.Kevin asked the judge if he could have an extension/ continuance in order to obtain the documents. To top it off Kevin asked me to secure the documents a job he was hired to do and failed at. He also presented a questionable work expense to the judge in support of his request for payment from me. and What kind of attorney seeks payment for work he NEVER PERFORMED? I DO NOT RECOMMEND KEVIN D. WHEELER , especially if you are looking for a honest, hardworking, truthful, attorney.
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14 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
I had a disability case lasting over two years and still pending.As requested I had a hearing with a judge and only a week to prepare and no lawyer. after inquiring online for a lawyer Kevin Wheeler answered the call to assist with my case. the staff is very friendly and well trained. everyone was very courteous, expedient and handled my case thoroughly. the hearing went very well in my favor. I can't say enough about this Lawyer other than "look no further you have found the best".
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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:

  1. 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.
  2. What are the potential outcomes of my case?
    Ask for an honest assessment of your case's strengths, weaknesses, and the likelihood of success.
  3. What is your fee structure?
    Clarify how you'll be charged, whether by the hour, a flat fee, or on a contingency basis.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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