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16 May, 2018 by Steve
After having a defamation anit-SLAPP motion already dismissed in Texas, I hired Enrico through his law firm, Traverse Legal.
I consulted with Enrico on the phone, and was immediately impressed with his diverse legal team of experts, all reasonably priced. Enrico was key in driving his team, coordinating conversations, coordinating milestone appeal deadlines, and communicating everything to me in a very prompt and professional manner.
His law firm uses a web based bulletin board system, which makes the tracking of my case, and communication with the legal team, incredibally efficient and productive. There was never a time that I didn't know what was going on. Extremely well organized communication system.
Enrico, though his own legal expertise and that of his team, quickly determined that filing an anti-SLAPP Appeal was not the best approach for my case. The best approach was to gain leverage in order to negotiate a settlement with the Plantiff.
Enrico strongly encouraged a mediation, which I declined due to the normal cost of mediation and the perceived stubborness of the Plantiff to drag it out.
I opted for settlement discussions outside of mediation. These discussions were timely and always represented my interests. Progress was made with the settlement discussions, until a wall was hit where the Plantiff became increasingly unreasonable, where it was apparent to me that the Plantiff really wanted a trial.
Since Enrico was not local to Texas, I opted to switch law firms to a local litigator to proceed to the trial phase.
I would strongly reccomend Enrico and Traverse Legal to anyone. They were awesome.
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24 Apr, 2013 by Reed
We've been working with Enrico Schaefer for the last year and we are very happy with the work he's done for us. Traverse Legal is quite a bit different than other firms we've retained. They aren't in the same city and we don't meet face-to-face (which really doesn't matter to us). We are involved in internet sales - and Enrico is especially aware of the issues faced by our type of business. Simply put - there's a very nice fit between our unique business challenges and Enrico's skill set.
The extranet application Traverse Legal offers allows us to keep track of various project easily and fosters a very collaborative environment. We are able to see all pertinent info on our projects with a click of a mouse - 24/7. His project-based billing model is nice as it allows us to fix a budget around something we need to accomplish instead of having to guess.
Enrico and staff are also very accessible and answer our questions almost instantly.
So far - our experiences have been very positive. We would recommend Traverse Legal.
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24 Apr, 2013 by Kelly
Enrico and Traverse Legal assisted me in setting up my internet business, including trademark application and filing. Very smooth process. Painless fee structure. Satisfied client.
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23 Jul, 2020 by William
There's a difference between lawyers who know how to look up the law, and those who know it off the top of their head. Whims is the latter. He instantly caught something that the other side I think was completely unaware of. It ended up giving us a ton of leverage in a very satisfactory settlement. I would recommend him to anyone, except someone who might use him against me! LOL.
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07 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
I needed a lawyer to help me with an embezzlement charge and Mr. Whims was the best attorney to help me handle the case. He walked me thru the process and helped me get probation and eventual dismissal of charges there after. He was professional and worked on my behalf through the entire process.
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16 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
I made the unfortunate decision to drive after drinking. I was charged with OWI with high BAC. (.19, and .17) After talking with several attorneys in the area, I made the decision to hire Robert. Robert took the time to get to know my personal accomplishments and not just the crime I committed. Because of his commitment and professionalism, my charge was immediately reduced. In addition, at my sentencing I was given non-reporting probation, and a 4 hour highway safety course. When I first contacted Robert I was facing a car installed breathylizer, possible jail, reporting probation, and community service.
Robert also has the respect of the courts. Regardless of how many people filled the court room, Robert was always the first case the judge called. The judge made personal recognition of Robert, which put me at great ease.
He is a family man, but also respected professional. He is involved in his community, and it is obvious everyone that works with him (judge, court employees, probation officers) has great respect for him and find him trustworthy.
I would recommend Robert to anyone looking for an attorney with a wealth of knowledge and who can guide you through a difficult situation!
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20 Jun, 2019 by Qr digital
22 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
I was referred by a business client of mine who recommended Greg to me. Greg was very attentive, kept me informed of every aspect of my case, and was extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter. In short, his reputation preceded him. He is great in court and made opposing counsel look lost and unprepared. I would highly recommend Greg and his law firm.
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28 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr. Grant represented myself and my employer in a case where we feared having to pay a lot of money. To our surprise, Mr. Grant was able to get the case dismissed and did so in a swift manner. He worked very hard for us and deserves all of his recent success.
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16 Dec, 2014 by Charles
Jared provided services relating to the purchase of my new home. He was very reliable and knowledgable. I always felt as though he had my best interests in mind. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!
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22 Aug, 2014 by Sasha
Jared helped me with the purchase of my first condo. Since I was a first-time buyer, I relied on my lawyer to guide me through the process and Jared was tremendous. He was very responsive and diligent and offered his professional opinion and advice on the deals we were considering. He was very detail oriented throughout the process and particularly during the closing stages. I'm certain to use his services in the future and would feel very comfortable recommending him to anyone.
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18 Jan, 2012 by Nancy
excellent attorney very helpful and took time to answer my questions and help me understand my options.
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01 Oct, 2021 by John
Excellent firm. Matt Hanley shrewdly and professional guided our trust litigation case to fruition. Impressed with his experience background and confidence. Excellent courtroom posture and presence. Look no further ..This is a GENUINE review from satisfied client.
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14 Aug, 2018 by John
Wow! This is the best Attorney around! This man can dig up things that you would have no idea he could find and prove it in court. He has empathy for his clients, is easy to talk to and he explains it all to you. He is very professional in his work and in the court room.
Mr. Kern went up against a company and that company had a team of Lawyers that fought us all the way to the Supreme Court and Mr. Kern won our case for us. He's awesome! I highly recommend Mr. Bryce Kern for your case.
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24 May, 2012 by Anonymous
Sharpest lawyer I have ever witnessed in trial. His skills are beyond top level and I wish I had found him ten years ago as my other litigation attorneys were no where near his caliber.
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09 Oct, 2024 by Bgsportscast
Where do I start? When I contacted Ryann, I called him to take my case against a former employer, this was due to a work injury and Worker’s Compensation dispute. Since day one, Ryann was always, kind, and understanding to my situation. He was very clear, and informative and kept me up-to-date on my case, and how it was progressing. Throughout my case just like any other case, I’m sure there was a lot of ups and downs, but no matter how hard the case got Ryann never gave up on fighting to make sure I won my case. I can gladly say that after 2.5 years of fighting tooth and nail with the defense attorney, Ryann WON my case. If anyone knew how hard this case was, you would understand that this WIN was not easy at all. I can’t express enough, to how good of a job Ryann did and how much a FIGHTER Ryann is!! So DO NOT make a mistake by going somewhere else, contact Ryann to HELP YOU!! you won’t regret it!!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND RYANN!!
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12 Dec, 2023 by Chris
Quick to respond. Very knowledgeable
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29 Aug, 2022 by Cassandra kamaloski
We were referred to Ryann Embury by a few people in our community and we are so glad. He went above and beyond to help us. We were impressed with not only his knowledge and expertise but also his caring and thoughtful manner. He genuinely cared about our situation, and it showed through the handling of our case. We will be using Ryann for any of our legal needs in the future and will be referring him to all of our family and friends. If you are looking for a good attorney, I would highly recommend Ryann.
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25 May, 2022 by Angie bildson
24 Oct, 2020 by Gerry “gerry with a g” castino
20 Feb, 2021 by D delcore
Matthew knows his stuff and is very professional!
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13 Nov, 2023 by Adventure rhoades
Paul is very Honest & Fair.
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09 Oct, 2023 by Stacey boyer
Lauren Pfiel is phenomenal to work with. For custody related cases, I would highly recommend her. She listens to what your ideal outcome would be, lets you know how that compares to how the law views your situation and in my case created the best outcome. She does all of this while remaining empathic to your feelings as well. Super impressed by her along with her paralegal Bobbie.
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16 Oct, 2022 by Tery bernas
Was inquiring about their legal services and costs.
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31 Jul, 2024 by Linda hansen
Laura Liberty was amazing to work with. She handled my questions and concerns regarding the "personal representative/executor" role with ease. She was responsive to emails and shared helpful links. Laura was supportive through the difficult family dynamics and eventual sale of property process. I would trust Laura with any legal needs I might have.
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24 May, 2024 by Gella sullivan
Jonathan Hagy was amazing with putting our family’s estate planning documents together in a short time frame and for a great price. I used to work for an estate planning lawyer in another state, so I have a rough idea what I’m looking at, and the documents he put together for us were top notch, and very clearly spelled out everything. I also called virtually every other lawyer in Traverse City, and his prices were far more reasonable than what some of the other lawyers wanted. He was very helpful with explaining the whole process and suggesting what to do for our situation. Highly recommend! Thank you Jon!
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04 Jan, 2024 by Jo gingras
After doing a fair amount of research, I chose Laura Liberty to set up a trust for my husband and me. There were quite a few glowing online reviews for her, and I am very happy to say that we had an outstanding experience with Ms. Liberty. I suppose that most trusts have some kind of complication to them, and ours was no exception. We own property in two states, we don't always live together, we've got the usual pension and retirement funds, my brothers and I share a summer cabin that is held in an LLC, and we have a family comprising children from two marriages. Laura didn't bat an eye. She gave me a list of the documents that were needed, and once I rounded them up and supplied them, she got down to work and drew up our trust. I had a million questions, since this was my first experience with a trust, and Laura very patiently answered every one of them. Sometimes twice, because financial things often confuse me. What a competent, pleasant person! And then, after everything was all set up and she had moved my condo into the trust, I encountered a banking issue which required me to temporarily move the condo out of the trust. I panicked at the thought of trying to do this, but then realized I just needed to call Laura! I did that, she squeezed me in for a consult on the same day, smoothed me over, calmed me down, and efficiently handled my problem for me. It is impossible to overstate what a great trust attorney she is! Don't hesitate; call Laura Liberty!
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06 May, 2024 by Katie wareck
Sneaky. If you’re looking for someone to lie for you , they’re your people.
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06 Apr, 2024 by Ashley kabke
I hired Jordan Ascione for family court and a step parent adoption and she is absolutely amazing at her job. She puts in the hard work and effort and actually cares about the outcome and showing her clients how much she cares. I definitely recommend her she is definitely worth the money
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14 Feb, 2024 by Kimber thatch
07 Dec, 2023 by Brittney ross
My dad currently has him and he don't return calls ever! My dad case could send him to prison and he does not respond
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22 Jul, 2023 by John smiddy
Shawn took our case and got to work providing value right out of the gate. He’s helped two of our family members in the past and we could not be happier. I highly recommend Shaw Warden and 360 law.
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17 May, 2023 by Randall schaub
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08 Mar, 2023 by Jennifer dowker
Entering into a high conflict divorce was stressful to say the least. I googled ‘best divorce attorney in Michigan’ and this firm was closest to me. Eric and his team were compassionate, professional, and hands down the best! Google was not wrong, they are an amazing team!
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14 Dec, 2022 by Thrivingfor5 leewomack
Very unfriendly staff, asking for a consult and she (Molly) hung up on me because I did not want to answer personal questions without a confidentiality contract after agreeing to a $250/ hour consultation fee.
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08 Dec, 2022 by Natalia wilczek
We worked with Morgan Shier on a complex international adoption case, and the expertise and guidance she provided allowed us to seek the exact solution we wanted. Our case was difficult as it involved a delicate navigation of US citizenship requirements, international adoption criteria, and Jamaican and US family-law knowledge. She provided quick and expert opinion that allowed us to take care of a child in need as soon as feasibly possible. Morgan is awesome, and we highly recommend her and the Eric Phelps law firm for your adoption/family law needs.
The Oliviers.
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08 Mar, 2023 by Jennifer dowker
Entering into a high conflict divorce was stressful to say the least. I googled ‘best divorce attorney in Michigan’ and this firm was closest to me. Eric and his team were compassionate, professional, and hands down the best! Google was not wrong, they are an amazing team!
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14 Dec, 2022 by Thrivingfor5 leewomack
Very unfriendly staff, asking for a consult and she (Molly) hung up on me because I did not want to answer personal questions without a confidentiality contract after agreeing to a $250/ hour consultation fee.
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08 Dec, 2022 by Natalia wilczek
We worked with Morgan Shier on a complex international adoption case, and the expertise and guidance she provided allowed us to seek the exact solution we wanted. Our case was difficult as it involved a delicate navigation of US citizenship requirements, international adoption criteria, and Jamaican and US family-law knowledge. She provided quick and expert opinion that allowed us to take care of a child in need as soon as feasibly possible. Morgan is awesome, and we highly recommend her and the Eric Phelps law firm for your adoption/family law needs.
The Oliviers.
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06 Mar, 2020 by Destiny forist
10 Jul, 2019 by Janet martin
Simple will. Completed quickly with no fuss.
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09 Jul, 2017 by John lindsay
15 Sep, 2024 by Jennifer
This was the lawyer my son used based on Internet reviews. It would seem the reviews were fake or written by family or friends. This attorney was absolutely inept at notifying him of court dates or procuring documents that would have been helpful. In mannerisms, she is cocky and overly confident but a very poor choice for counsel.
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30 May, 2015 by Karen
I am happy to always have the support and understanding of Laura. She always makes me feel at ease, even in the most difficult of times. She has worked us through a legal separation with considerate respect for the both of us.
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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.
