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26 Sep, 2024 by Caroline
04 Sep, 2024 by Judy dwyer
I was referred to Eric Beyer after a car hit my car. My car went to the cemetery and I into a neck brace. My first call to SiebenCarey PI Law firm Rita answered and asked questions to obtain all the important information. I was impressed with her thoroughness and efficiency. Then I spoke with Mr. Beyer to assess my situation. He gave me enough direction to move forward on both my medical injuries and property damage. He will be available if I need further assistance. Thank you Rita and Eric!!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Mark hillman
Amazing people to work with!
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17 Mar, 2023 by St.claire lee
I have yet to meet an attorney in my life that was better than her! 😎
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27 Jun, 2022 by Tyler burgess
She's one of the best. She runs a tight ship, she says it like it is, and most importantly of all, she listens and works to understand you and the situation. Highly recommend.
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10 Jun, 2021 by Matty plotkin
By recommendation only, and for absolutely good reason.
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24 Oct, 2023 by Vickie manke
Impressed with how fast we got the documents completed....great people!
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02 Oct, 2020 by Aren larson
This niche law firm on Main Street in Fort Atkinson is a go to for our family... we are long-time clients - great people work here— Kitty and Jim Vance are awesome. I’ve experienced Excellent customer service. . Mr Vance has a broad understanding of the law, Including wills and trusts. Vance Law is our trusted advisor.
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24 Jan, 2020 by Corianda brodzeller
Nice group of Lawyers that are informative and kind.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
03 Nov, 2021 by Daddio fox
I highly recommend Gerbers Law Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin
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03 Nov, 2021 by Jevon jaconi
Cool guys
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07 Oct, 2024 by Jeremiah
Kristen did outstanding work for my teenage son's personal injury case. She is very diligent in her work to find the best outcome for my son. She is very caring and had his best interest in front always. It was a great experience as a dad knowing my son was being taken care of throughout and she delivered! He was rewarded with the best outcome!
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23 Aug, 2024 by Janelle
Kristen was assigned to my daughter's injury case as GIL. She did a thorough job making sure to protect my daughter's future, through investigation and negotiations. She kept me updated every step of the way and she made sure to answer all of our questions. I would recommend Attorney Kristen Scheuerman to anyone with personal injury needs.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Kelly
Kristen was an absolute amazing attorney to work with. Her communication and dedication to assist me was far better than I ever imagined. She was knowledgeable, professional, and did not leave any of my questions unanswered. I would 100% hire her again if I ever need to. Thank you so much Kristen and Weiss Law!!
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18 Mar, 2022 by Anonymous
Attorney Romell was very personable, knowledgeable, compassionate, a good communicator and easy to work with. She made my divorce process more tolerable and kept me informed throughout the process.
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26 Dec, 2019 by Patrick
After all of the divorce dust has settled, I can't imagine having gone through this process without Sheila Romell. She provided me with excellent guidance and representation, and was always there to be my voice of reason amidst all of the emotions that often times occur during the divorce process. I am 100% certain that I faired better in this process having hired Sheila to represent me! The property division laws in Wisconsin can be unfair compared to some "at fault" states, in my opinion, and I truly believe Sheila protected me and my assets from an unfair or disproportionate division.
Some attorneys will stir the pot, or willingly fight over things, it seems. Not Sheila! On countless occasions, she reminded me that the "things" I wanted weren't always worth the cost of going after them, which I appreciated. Her goal always seemed to be the protection of my best interests, vs unnecessarily bantering with the opposing counsel in order to drive up a bill. That isn't to say that Sheila isn't a well respected attorney, or a fighter, if need be! She seemed to be very well known, and carried herself incredibly well.
Going into my "surprise" divorce, I was wondering how I could afford the legal fees, and whether I would come out in one piece. After the dust has settled, I now know that I couldn't afford NOT to hire Sheila, and am incredibly happy that I did!
I have nothing but good things to say about my representation by Sheila Romell. You hire an attorney for protection, amongst other things. I felt like a lamb going against a wolf in my divorce. Sheila was my protective lion, though, and I will recommend her at every opportunity! A truly wonderful attorney!!! Thank you so much, Sheila!
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05 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
Sheila was an excellent attorney to have by my side regarding my child relocating. From the first time I met with her she was very respectful, understanding and willing to help. The skills she has amazed me. Sheila was well prepared in the court room with organized paperwork and thoroughly explained everything to me step by step beforehand. She was outstandingly punctual. Her communications skills were superior between emailing and phone calls assuring that I stayed aware of everything going on. She makes sure her clients are prioritized no matter what, which I was very gracious for. Also, not to mention she is very well respected. Thank you for everything Sheila you and your amazing staff have been a pleasure to work with. Will rehire if needed.
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22 Feb, 2018 by Scott
Michelle was a welcome relief to a process that is problematic by definition. In the middle of a divorce, Michelle stepped in to take my case and bring sanity to all the members involved. She never took her eye off the goal and worked the process efficiently to get there. I was not an easy client, but she kept me happy and in line and I am so pleased with the results I would recommend her to anyone.
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22 Jun, 2015 by Gladys
Truly amazing and honest lawyer! You cant go wrong. Michelle and her Associates are go getters and will work hard for you and your needs! Im blessed to have meet this Great team. Truly like no other. Returns calls and dosnt leave you just thinking. My experience was unforgettable and Thanks to her and Laurie Bigsby I now have a fresh start with my family! To new beggings!
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09 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Michelle represented me during my recent divorce proceding. (I found Michele after experiencing some challenges with a different attorney). From the first meeting I appreciated Michelle's ability to cut to the key issues, her candor, straight talk and willingness to level with me on some tough topics. She demonstrated an excellent ability to provide me legal advice for the topics that had to be addressed at the moment, but took the time to explain the downstream implications and tradeoffs associated with different strategies and approaches. Divorce is a tough, emotional process and Michelle demonstrated compassion and kindness as well- she knew when to push and how to handle sensitive topics. The value of this kind of smart, objective advice was invaluable to me.
Communication was always timely, thorough and spot on the mark. She was always up to speed on the details of my case. She is not the type of lawyer who shields helfself behind a paralegal (like many do). Michelle is hands on with all aspects of the case. In dealing with divorce matters, she also had the uncanny abilit to 'do the numbers in her head' and discuss possible outcomes. No doubt this comes from experience-as a lawyer and a mediator and every time I talked with her that experience showed. She was as comfortable negotiating, as conducting a deposition as going through the trial process.
Overall, divorce (particularly in a long term marriage) is a messy ugly process that can be made even uglier and more painful with the wrong attorney.
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02 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
I hired Attorney Oettinger to assist with issues regarding reconciling uninsured expenses and child support modification. Rebecca was extremely professional, organized, and detail-oriented. She handled matters in a caring and compassionate manner while strongly representing my (and my children's) best interests. She presented information and options in a way that was easily understood and was supportive through the legal process.
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21 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Rebecca W. Oettinger provided excellent legal services for preparation of a prenuptial agreement. She used her vast knowledge and experience to provide me with important options I would never have considered.
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20 Nov, 2015 by Sam
We hired Rebecca in 2012 after interviewing several attorneys to represent us in a family law case. She is very knowledgeable about the law, very thorough, and very thoughtful with each part of the process. What impressed me most was even as the opposing counsel tried desperately to degrade our case to the lowest common denominator, she worked hard to keep the whole process above the fray, always reminding us of the bigger picture. She not only brings an excellent knowledge-base to the table, but she also brings humanity, compassion, and creative thinking. The legal process, whether in court or arbitration or mediation, can become divisive between the parties. Rebecca was always mindful of how divisiveness can ruin the process for both sides, and used intelligence and patience to make sure cooler heads prevailed. Not only would I happily work with her again, if I had a legal matter to deal with, she'd be the first person I'd call!
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17 Feb, 2020 by Rob
Rhonda has represented me for quit some time in my family court battles. She is honest, detailed, compassionate and worked to minimize costs. I appreciate her and her team for the commitment of representation! Would highly recommend!
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26 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
I recently ended a long-term marriage and -in so doing- found myself slowly being pulled towards a contested divorce trial. My ex-spouse and I found difficulties in reaching a compromise and she was in no hurry to move the divorce forward. Further, I had little knowledge of the divorce laws, the legal processes of divorce or the court system in general as this was my first exposure to a trial. I was really out of my comfort zone in such matters.
I came to Rhonda not only for her AAML certification and extensive divorce experience but, in researching her background further, I found that she had a good record for moving cases forward. Her and her team did an absolutely outstanding job. They moved my case forward -and to its completion- expediently and with a good outcome. Further, they dealt with me with patience, understanding and great communication so that I came to a comfort level as the case progressed.
Divorce is clearly difficult and challenging for a number of reasons. I am very grateful that Rhonda was so adept at dealing with the legal aspects of my divorce so that I was able to deal with the other challenges that came with this process.
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06 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
Attorney Hazen is highly professional, very knowledgeable about divorce law and I feel she always had my best interests at heart. I hired Attorney Hazen to help me during my post-divorce period. Attorney Hazen helped me deal with a custody battle. Sometimes it's difficult to know how knowledgeable an attorney is, unless you see your attorney in action. I had many opportunities to witness Attorney Hazen's knowledge, when she successfully argued my case in front of the judge. I highly recommend Attorney Haze for divorce and custody issues.
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05 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Sue Hansen and her team were gentle, professional, efficient, and truly caring as I went through the divorce process. The Commissioner conducting my final hearing stated, “this is not a woman state, this is not a man state, this IS a kid state.”
Sue and her team exuded that very important piece into all of our meetings. The level of hurt I had behind the reason for the divorce impacting my children was alleviated as best as possible through the mediation process.
Excellent guidance was provided in all components of this situation.
Sue and her staff were exemplary and compassionate while still aiding me through the divorce system itself.
I was told by multiple people, “it will get better.” With the help of Sue, she was a big factor in making that advice true. You will not regret the help of Sue, especially if you have children.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
As a client (who is also a lawyer), I was extremely impressed by Sue's skill in handling my divorce and her professionalism in the courtroom. Just as important was the emphasis she placed on meeting the needs of my children during divorce and reducing conflict for their sake.
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25 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
Susan Hansen came highly recommended to me, and I can appreciate why. I was going through a difficult divorce, including considerable disputes over family assets, child placement and future monies. Sue Hansen is an excellent lawyer. She possesses all the skills one would want in a lawyer, including the ability to analyse small details, a clear communication style, and a superior level of frankness/trust. But these are not the qualities that set her apart. Sue Hansen posseses a breadth of experience that allows her to see beyond the immediate situation; she has the ability to quickly establish a context.
Sue asked me to step back and re-frame my situation. Sue wanted me to 'not live in reaction to,' but rather to focus on constructing a better future for both myself and my children. After a few meetings, she was able to understand my ex spouse's motivations and approach. Sue was quick to adjust our plan when it became apparent that we were reaching a roadblock. She was continiously working to keep the process moving forward. Sue was also willing to not budge on factors that I considered to be of the highest priority; I greatly valued her steadfastness.
Sue Hansen possesses this incredible gift of being comforting, but also firm with her clients. She helps her clients see what is best for all members involved. She not only was working on negotiating with my ex spouse and her legal team, but just as importantly, Sue was helping me to negotiate with my various selves-- the emotional, the analytical, the defiant, the uncertain. She helped me stay on course and never did I feel like I was involved in a hopeless battle of wills.
Her philosophical approach is matched only by her outstanding strategic mind. Despite numerous challenges, Sue was able to help formulate a final agreement that was livable, fair and put my children in the best position possible. I am stepping away from one of my most heartfelt tragedies with a sense of hope for my own future and for my children. I do not believe this conclusion would have been possible with any lawyer other than Sue Hansen.
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05 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
Laura represented me in a custody/placement case and did an absolutely incredible job. I originally learned of Laura through a family friend who had worked for the Clerk of Courts and saw Laura in action over the years. I would recommend her to anyone who is in need of a family law lawyer without hesitation. She took the time to explain everything to me in great detail including options, court processes and strategy. She truly went above and beyond what I expected. Her communication is stellar as I always received a timely response to my emails and calls. She always included me in all communications with the GAL and other parent. I never felt rushed when speaking to her and could tell that she cared about the resolution and outcome for my son. At a time when your life is in an uproar and often times aren’t thinking clearly, you need her on your side. Her attention to detail and knowledge of family law are unsurpassed. The outcome of my case was far better than I expected.
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13 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
Laura was recently my divorce attorney and I cannot thank her enough for her understanding throughout the process. I would recommend hiring her before anyone else in Green Bay. She's great and always explained everything. Laura reviewed all financial information with me well before any hearings and explained likely outcomes which always were correct.
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08 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Laura’s utilizes a realistic, effective problem solving approach always with a personalized touch, guided with genuine empathy. Unlike other high profiled divorce attorneys, even though she has a very competent assistant, Laura handles most of the divorce details. This is immensely valuable during legal proceedings which can become very complicated, confusing and difficult for the client to sort through with all the raw emotions. My assets are well into 7 figures, with a significant executive salary, a then wife that did not work outside the home for 25 years. My ex unexpectedly filed and hired what is considered to be the best high profiled divorce attorney from the area. Thankfully with Laura’s attention to detail, tenacity and persistence, we achieved a final divorce judgment within 8 months and out maneuvered them to my financial advantage nearly twice my legal fees. We navigated through two legal depositions, occupational evaluations, and a 12 hour day of mediation, which at many times a settlement appeared to be unattainable. Mind you this day was Laura’s birthday, at the last minute she cancelled all birthday celebration plans. so we could get a deal. She is simply the best, it has only been a year and already I have referred two clients. You will not regret having her on your team, good luck if she is in the opposition. You will need it!
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15 Jan, 2019 by Tony
Deron does an excellent job for a fair price. I have used him many times and referred many other real estate professionals to him. He is one of those few lawyers who isn't full of BS and it is refreshing to work with him.
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11 Jan, 2019 by Norma
Deron has been our family attorney for 5 years. He has given excellent advice in regard to family matters and business. We will retain Attorney Andre as our counselor indefinitely.
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11 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
handle probate for mothers house and realestate actions also help with rental properties renter problems I have hired deron many times easy to work with
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05 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Excellent, professional, thorough, pleasant to work with. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for legal help.
Sincerely, Connie Froh
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19 Dec, 2019 by Angela
Mr. Bolgert was extremely helpful and compassionate guiding my ex-wife and I during our difficult time. He also worked with us financially as to services rendered. Definitely will refer to family and friends.
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08 Apr, 2019 by Jennifer
Mr. Bolgert was very helpful with my divorce. He answered all my questions and concerns with his expertise and made it very easy and stress free!! I truly enjoyed meeting and working with Mr Bolgert. I recommend him very highly, 5+ stars from me!!
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22 Jun, 2024 by Anonymous
Attorney Erickson recently represented my nephew in a criminal case. She went above and beyond to provide him with top-notch representation. She extended compassion and kindness to him and impressed upon him that his future is brighter than he believes. I would not be afraid to recommend Attorney Erickson to anyone. She is not only a wonderful attorney but person as well.
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18 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Lindsay was the nicest, most compassionate attorney we have ever met. What's even better, is that when she's in a courtroom, she's a real bulldog! She gets the job done in half the time for half the money! We would recommend her highly!!!
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11 Nov, 2012 by Anonymous
She helped me with my divorce and she got me more than I could have ever imagined. She really knows the law and how to apply it. I'm so glad she was on my side!
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17 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Justin really was instrumental in advising me through a difficult and very trying time in my life. He put my many worries to ease, and diligently walked me through the process I had to go down. He was punctual, to the point, concise, and his professionalism was top notch. I would not hesitate in recommending Justin's expertise to anyone who needs counseling in legal affairs. Paul
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26 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Very helpful and consoling. It was a very hard thing for me to have to do. We looked at all options carefully, and moved forward. He was there for me every step of the way. Now I am building myself up very fast. This was after a horrible divorce that I struggled with heavy debt for over 3 years. I just could not survive any longer this way. Thanks to Justin's help, life is a whole lot better without carrying this huge stress.
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13 May, 2019 by Anonymous
My wife quit her job and her employer withheld her final paycheck, requesting that she come into sign paperwork she was not legally obligated to before handing over the check and then lying to the Department of Workforce Development and claiming she had kept keys.
We contacted Scott and he was able to litigate our case effectively, reaching a settlement for twice what was owed and then successfully motioning for legal fees to be paid by my wife's former employer. Throughout the process, he was professional and communicative.
Echoing the other review on here, if you were not paid by an employer, Scott will help you get paid.
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06 Apr, 2019 by Peter
I was not paid by my employer, and thought I was never going to get paid for work I did. Looked around for employment law attorneys and Scott Luzi took my case. He was able to get the wages paid to me that I deserved with an additional penalty for refusing to pay me initially.
If an employer refuses to pay you, contact Scott Luzi. He will stand up for you and make sure you’re paid for your work.
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26 Jun, 2019 by Brenda burbach
26 Feb, 2017 by Susan muenter
Excellent labor law attorneys
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23 Jul, 2022 by Daryl
Attorney John Claypool represented my personal injury case involving a motor vehicle accident, sustaining multiple and severe injuries. I am an engineer and try to figure things out on my own and naively and wrongly assumed I could represent myself. However, I realized a needed a strong lawyer as my case was clearly beyond my capability and expertise. I interviewed attorneys and am so happy I decided to work with Attorney Claypool. He provided thorough, terrific, and timely counsel throughout the process and took all the pressure off of me to allow me to focus on recovering, work, and life. He also places a emphasis on integrity which I highly value.
My case lasted a long time and Attorney Claypool was right there with me until the close. He provided valuable counsel, highly respected my input and decisions along the way, and enabled a favorable outcome.
I have recommended Mr. Claypool to others and without reservation, recommend him here. If I were to need an attorney in the future, I would immediately look nowhere else but John Claypool.
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09 Dec, 2020 by Mike
Attorney Claypool presented my personal injury suit regarding a car accident I was involved. He was incredible to work with and I was shocked at the settlement amount. I’ve already recommended John to a co-worker who was recently involved in a serious accident. I would highly recommend Attorney Claypool if someone is considering hiring a personal injury attorney.
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22 Jul, 2010 by Anonymous
I greatly appreciated the knowledge, time and direction Karin gave to this mediation. It made a difference and I saw the outcome as a positve experience.
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11 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Ms. Riccio is a professional, knowledgeable attorney. She answered all my questions, and kept me informed of my case at every step. Her courtroom conduct was businesslike; she carried herself ably and confidently. She's detail-oriented, organized, and is a straight shooter. I'm recommending her to all my friends and family.
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10 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Cristina reviewed my divorce decree from 2011 to help me determine if I could request child support to begin after my current maintenance order expires. She took the time to go over the current state law requirements for eligibility and helped with the state calculation to determine the amount. She was thorough, professional, and extremely efficient with the review and preparation of all the necessary documents to be sure that there is no gap in payments. I will be sure to utilize her services again if needed in the future and will definitely recommend her to family and friends! Thank you Cristina!!
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06 Jan, 2017 by Nathan
So far, i am beyond pleased with her firm. She is aggressive but yet in a way, most lawyers lack, calm. She is very knowledgeable and she gets things done in timely manner. She keeps her billing very accurate. You will pay but from what I see she's not there for anybody but her client. I can see she is not there to make friends she is there to get her client what they want. All in all the best lawyer I've every retained and I have retained several across the boards of different cases. 5 stars. And her willingness to work with you on payments makes her stand out. Keep in mind I did put down a retainer But not all that she requested and she has afforded me a father a timeline to get it to highly recommend you think of consulting her before making any descions on who to retain.
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21 Jun, 2016 by Steve
We used Attorney Nycz for consult and for hire. His approach to matters is detailed, attentive, and very professional. I highly recommend Eric for matters dealing with personal/family law, all the way to business law.
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24 Jun, 2015 by Dennis
I had many questions about an employments situation. I found Eric to be very knowledgable and east to talk with. He addressed my concerns and followed-up.
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18 Jan, 2015 by Vernon
Glenn is an amazing lawyer. In my case he kept me informed and was very honest. He isn't a greedy man who only wants your money. He actually cares about your well being. He is an amazing writer and a great speaker. His years of experience makes him my top choice for an attorney if I ever need one again. we won my case because of him.
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07 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Ms. Quinlan has been working as my attorney for my divorce case for a year and a half. I am so thankful that I chose her for my attorney. She not only has a SUPERB AVVO rating, but she is SUPERB in my eyes, also! If you are looking for a great attorney to represent you, please look no further than Kathleen Quinlan!
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05 Jan, 2017 by Byroncooper
Ruth Knows her stuff and took the lead in what was a very hostile situation at first. In the first meeting with the Judge she took over the situation and wrote up the whole proposal while the other lawyer just kind of stood there and watched. I was very emotional and she kept me focused. fortunately I am in the process of reconciling but I know if I had to go the distance it would be with Ruth!!!
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05 Apr, 2024 by Leida margaretha
Attorney Mich is helping us against a debt collector that has been hire by my husband's previous employer. He is always handling every issue diligently. He is also very communicative and informative. We are so happy to have Mich on our side. Thank you!
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25 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
Kenneth Quincey is an excellent personal injury attorney, and I would strongly encourage you to seek his counsel early if you have been injured. I was severely injured in a traffic accident not caused by me. Ken showed a depth of professional experience which I simply did not have. I would have naively believed the insurance company providing my uninsured motorist coverage was my "friend;" however, this was not the case. Ken is a man of integrity. While other lawyers respect him, it was very clear that Ken was working for my benefit. My case was steadily moved forward through depositions and fact gathering. Ken's diligence and negotiating skills resulted in a settlement which I am very happy with. Ken is a great person to have working for you, and I strongly urge you to contact him about your personal injury case.
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27 Jun, 2014 by John wirth
I hired Steve to pursue millions of dollars of securities and related claims precisely because he is the best. He is brilliant, dogged and creative. He also provided superb service. He achieved extraordinary results. His services were cost-effective. I fully expect to hire him again and to refer work to him in the future.
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17 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
He was very helpful and got my situation taken care of quickly. I definitely will go back to him in the future.
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17 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
He's a great lawyer and does what is in your best interest! I definitely recommend him! And if I were you, I'd hire him to help you!
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What a Mediation Lawyer Can Do for You
A mediation lawyer specializes in resolving disputes outside of the courtroom through a process called mediation. Mediation involves a neutral third-party mediator who helps the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Mediation lawyers can represent clients in various matters, including divorce, business disputes, employment conflicts, contract issues, personal injury claims, and more.
Unlike litigation, mediation is a less adversarial and more cost-effective way to settle disputes, often leading to faster resolutions and preserving relationships between the parties involved.
When Should I Hire a Mediation Lawyer?
Consider hiring a mediation lawyer when you’re involved in a dispute and want to avoid the time, expense, and stress of going to court. Common reasons to hire a mediation lawyer include:
- Divorce or child custody disputes: A mediation lawyer can help you reach a fair settlement on issues like property division, alimony, and parenting arrangements without going to court.
- Business or contract disputes: For disagreements such as contract disputes, partnership conflicts, or intellectual property issues, a mediation lawyer can assist in resolving the matter through negotiation.
- Employment disputes: Issues like wrongful termination, discrimination, or wage disputes can be addressed through mediation to find common ground and avoid lawsuits.
- Personal injury cases: Mediation can help both parties agree on compensation in cases like car accidents or slip-and-fall claims without a prolonged court battle.
- Property disputes: Disputes over property ownership, landlord-tenant issues, or boundary disagreements can be settled more amicably through mediation.
- Family or inheritance disputes: Mediation can help resolve conflicts over wills or trusts without further dividing the family.
What Does a Mediation Lawyer Do?
A mediation lawyer provides a range of services to help clients resolve disputes through negotiation and mutual agreement. Their responsibilities often include:
- Representing your interests: Acting as your advocate during mediation to ensure your rights are protected and you understand your legal options.
- Preparing for mediation: Reviewing the facts of the case, gathering necessary documents, and advising you on potential resolutions.
- Facilitating communication: Helping to facilitate open and constructive dialogue between parties to clarify points of contention.
- Negotiating settlements: Assisting in negotiating fair and balanced settlement terms that are in your best interest.
- Drafting mediation agreements: Preparing the official mediation agreement that outlines the terms of the settlement, which is often legally binding.
- Avoiding litigation: Aiming to reach a settlement that eliminates the need for a court trial, saving time and resources for both parties.
- Handling complex legal issues: Explaining the legal implications of various settlement terms in cases with complicated legal matters.
How Are Mediation Lawyers Paid?
Mediation lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the case and the time involved. Common payment methods include:
- Hourly rate: Charging an hourly fee ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on experience and case complexity.
- Flat fee: For simpler mediations, some lawyers may offer a flat fee covering all legal work involved in the process.
- Retainer: In ongoing or complex cases, a retainer may be required as an upfront payment billed against as work progresses.
Discuss fees and payment structures with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand the cost of mediation services.
How Much Does a Mediation Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a mediation lawyer depends on several factors, including the case's complexity, the lawyer’s experience, and the time required to resolve the dispute. General cost estimates include:
- Hourly rates: Typically between $150 and $500 per hour.
- Flat fees: For simple mediations, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
- Total mediation costs: Can vary widely, from $2,000 to $10,000 for straightforward cases, up to $10,000 to $50,000 or more for complex disputes.
Always request a detailed cost estimate during your consultation to understand total expenses.
Top Questions to Ask a Mediation Lawyer
Before hiring a mediation lawyer, consider asking the following questions:
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What experience do you have with mediation cases like mine?
Ensure the lawyer has relevant experience in handling similar disputes. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify the fee structure and request an estimate based on your specific case. -
What is the likelihood of resolving my case through mediation?
Seek an honest assessment of whether mediation is suitable for your situation. -
How long will the mediation process take?
Inquire about the expected timeline and number of sessions required. -
Will you personally handle my case?
Confirm who will manage your mediation and represent your interests. -
Can we pursue alternative dispute resolution (ADR) if necessary?
Ask about other forms of ADR, such as arbitration, if mediation doesn't resolve the conflict.
How to Check the Credibility of a Mediation Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable mediation lawyer, take the following steps:
- Verify their bar status: Confirm with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed and has no disciplinary history.
- Look for mediation experience: Review their website or professional profile for specialization in mediation and successful case histories.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Check platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google for client feedback.
- Ask for references: Request references from past clients familiar with their mediation skills.
- Check for certifications: Look for certifications from organizations like the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR).
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To maximize the effectiveness of your initial meeting, bring the following:
- Relevant documents: Any materials related to the dispute, such as contracts, emails, financial records, or court filings.
- List of key issues: A detailed list of the main points of contention that need resolution.
- Timeline of events: A chronological account of events leading up to the dispute, including prior resolution attempts.
- Goals for the mediation: Be prepared to discuss your desired outcomes and areas where you're willing to compromise.
- Questions for the lawyer: Any queries about the mediation process, fees, or their approach to dispute resolution.
Being well-prepared will help the lawyer assess your case effectively and provide the best possible advice for resolving your dispute through mediation.
