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10 Feb, 2020 by Ed nicoletti
16 Dec, 2019 by Halima crenshaw
He was just too busy
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23 Aug, 2018 by Timothy leatherby
Puts you on hold then just asks you to leave a message
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10 Feb, 2020 by Ed nicoletti
16 Dec, 2019 by Halima crenshaw
He was just too busy
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23 Aug, 2018 by Timothy leatherby
Puts you on hold then just asks you to leave a message
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01 Dec, 2023 by Shawnna morgan
Great experience over the last few years working with Anna and Travis! This office worked for a great settlement for my case!
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19 Oct, 2021 by Naomi
I would give fewer stars if I could but unfortunately one is the lowest. Thomas didn’t even know the legal definition of a victim. When I explained my situation to him, he couldn’t understand the simple concept that professionals must be liable for breach of data, negligence etc. He defended this company “X” saying they were victims too - there has to some form of HARM (physical, monetary etc) for company X to be considered a victim (google it!). The only people harmed in this situation were my husband and I; in fact, Company X made money. He didn’t seem to grasp this simple concept. Don’t waste your time and talk to more knowledgeable lawyers. PS, his system for clients is easy to breach for hackers since he seems to see no flaw in how company X handled things, so I would be very wary of my personal information if I were a client of his.
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13 Mar, 2019 by A h
If I could award more stars I would. Mr Tagliarini is a warm honest professional with a great deal of experience to bring to the table. Has helped me immensely over the years.
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21 Jun, 2024 by Channel_ 3
Did not represent me, but gave me great legal advice and resources that he did not have to do Thsnk you again and best of luck to everyone out there!😁
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19 Jun, 2024 by A c
FREE KAREN READ!
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18 Jun, 2024 by T glaspie
Mr. Jackson is an extraordinarily phenomenal defense attorney! Extremely professional, poised, tenacious and outright brilliant! Watching him litigate is a sight to see!
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12 Nov, 2016 by Rafaelina duval
Ms Chung represented me in a very complex and tedious case against a government agency. She would be a great asset to any legal team. She is applied, amazing drafting motions while researching the issues and reassessing the strategy. She is focused and a project finisher. You want Ms Chung in your team!
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23 Dec, 2014 by Christine
Ms. Chung represented my daughter in a personal injury suit. She was honest, hard-working, and made sure that we were updated regularly with regard to the progress of the case. Ms. Chung was knowledgeable and inspired confidence in both my daughter and myself. She obtained a sizable settlement for my daughter by providing clear evidence of her injuries. I would highly recommend Ms. Chung and would not hesitate to retain her services again, should the need arise.
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16 Sep, 2014 by Christina
My sister and I were t-boned at an intersection and pretty hurt. We hired Tiffany through a family friend and she was super helpful. She listened to us and helped us find the right doctors. It was nice because we didn't have any health insurance. She got us a good settlement and we were very happy with her.
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22 Jul, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr Scharg signed a contract to represent me four months ago in a lawsuit. Four months went by and he did nothing on the case. Then he sent me a letter saying that he was not going to represent me in a lawsuit but he would only send a demand letter and negotiate if the person responded. Two weeks after the person did not respond Mr. Scharg sent me a closing the case letter. He is someone I would definitely not recommend. I feel he's only going to take cases where he thinks he can make the most money.
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21 Nov, 2013 by Johnny
from 107 attorneys this young man showed me that its not all about money like the rest of attorneys telling me bout their fees and hourly rates before they even hear what I have to say or my case I have to present to them in hand,this young man paid attention to my case as if was to be homework and this is the cain of ppl California needs to show with facts bout hes work and the care for others that are lezz forchening to he,s knowledgeament.
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05 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr. Scharg greatly helped our family in a time of need. He was able to get a great settlement for our family after the passing of our mother at a nursing home. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone seeking an elder abuse attorney.
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16 Mar, 2018 by Jordana
I could not be more pleased having Mr. O’Connor represent me during what was a difficult time for me. His expertise coupled with his sincere compassion and accessibility made my experience as smooth as it could possibly be.
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16 Mar, 2018 by Drew
Brian is very professional and organized and handled my cases with a degree of knowledge above my expect ations. If anything ever goes wrong again in my life Brian would be my first call !
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16 Mar, 2018 by Godsent
A friend referred Brian to me and I used his services on a case. He is a dedicated attorney who will fight for you. I will recommend him to any family or friend needing an attorney.
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08 May, 2016 by Maureen
Mr. Pollitt has represented our family on various issues for many years. He has fought dilligently on behalf of our family each time an issue has arose. He always stays in contact with us and directs us to the proper resouces and to the best care. After being involved in a serious collision and suffering severe injuries over 15 years ago, we were introduced to Mr. Pollitt. We are very grateful for the referral. Mr. Pollitt introduced my wife and I to wonderful doctors and ensured we were well taken care of theoughout the process. He was successful in recovering damages for us, and for that we were very grateful. We have had other issues and cases arise, both big and small, over the years, and Mr. Pollitt always gives us his full attention and handles our matters efficiently and effectively. We highly reccomend Mr. Pollitt to help anyone who has suffered a serious injury and is seeking legal representation.
Sincerely,
Pat and Maureen
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05 May, 2016 by Max
Mr. Pollitt was on top of my case from the beginning. He would spend countless hours on the phone with me guiding me through every step; I felt like he really cared about me and I know he did. the insurance company really tried to twist my case around and make me look bad; Mr. Pollitt made them pay for that.
He recovered the entire policy limits for me.
I'm so thankful my friend told me to call him. I highly recommend this lawyer for any and all personal injury related claims.
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20 Jun, 2014 by Luis carranza
Mr. Pollitt represented me and 2 members of my family for injuries and damages suffered as the result of the negligence of others. Mr. Pollitt obtained great results for us. He kept us well informed about our cases. Mr. Pollitt is an excellent attorney.
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17 Sep, 2024 by James rukstalis
I reached out to Dr Kramer due to a google search for helping with Malpractice from Kaiser. While Dr Kramer did come across short and rough over the phone, and requested a 5-figure up front retainer, I wanted to vouch for him since I saw so many people complain about his initial phone call.
He is rough and direct. But that is what you want in an attorney. He’s also uniquely qualified since he has both an M.D. as well as a J.D. He got his law degree from Stanford. I called on Memorial Day, a holiday where most firms only let me leave a voicemail and never actually returned the call, and DR. Kramer answered the phone personally. I was requesting an ex parte motion be filed asap and despite the short notice, he was willing to get it done in less than two days filed with the court.
He may not be the cheapest attorney, but he’s direct and answers the phone or messages you back quickly. This is a rare thing in the legal industry.
Most attorneys will likely give you a lot of lip service. I actually prefer the direct to the point nature that Dr. Kramer gives. He doesn’t waste time.
So if you are very sensitive and need someone to be gentle with you over the phone for an initial meeting, he likely isn’t the person for you. If you want an aggressive, hard working attorney who is overqualified for his role and still willing to take smaller cases, then he is your man. As an experience finance expert who graduated from Harvard University, I can genuinely tell you that this is a rare trait to have from an attorney. Anyone would be lucky to have him represent their case.
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25 Jul, 2024 by Theresa d
Mr. Kramer has been awesome! I contacted him about a malpractice matter and he moved very quickly to get the issue resolved. He responded quickly to my questions and concerns, and was available when needed. I am very pleased to have Mr. Kramer represent me.
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22 Jul, 2024 by Spicy mango
My son has a life long medical condition and Bradley wouldn’t even let me finish my story or details on the matter before cutting me off, being rude and so disrespectful. I have supporting documents and he still acted as if he didn’t believe the situation of malpractice.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Zahra dowlatabadi
Reached out to SmartLaw for a referral and was responded to in less 24 hrs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Erik stroman
SD went above and beyond to help me over the course of 3 days to provide me the proper information I needed resulting in my ability to screen, communicate and ultimately engage with legal representation, which I was in a real hurry to secure. She is truly a person that anyone would want on their team. A++
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27 Aug, 2024 by J
MIGUEL AND HIS TEAM ARE TOP-NOTCH EXPERT PROFESSIONALS... MIGUEL QUICKLY GAVE MEE AN EXCELLENT LEAD TO AN ATTORNEY THAT DOES ELEVATOR INJURY CASES... THANKS TO SMARTLAW, I'VE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE BALL ROLLING! GRACIAS MIGUEL AND CREW...
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19 Aug, 2024 by Joseph tash
If you are in need of a Law Firm that will stand with you and fight for a right conclusion whether you are the plaintiff or defendant they will be there for you!
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18 Aug, 2024 by First last
24 Jul, 2024 by Email email
These guys lied to get my money then lied and deceived me and my family more then stole over $50 Thousand dollars from us It’s been one the most horrible experiences of our lifetime. We strongly advise NEVER doing business with Saunders and associates.
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13 Nov, 2023 by Rosemary valuch
Michael was a pleasure to work with on my estate plan. Always prompt and made the process easy! I highly recommend him for your estate planning needs.
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28 Aug, 2023 by Lisa ludlow
Caring, knowlegeable, professional. I highly recommend this firm.
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24 Apr, 2022 by Claire breedlove
Horrible experience with this lawyer. It look an act of Congress to get him to return my calls, then he quit in the middle of my case leaving me scrambling to find another lawyer. Totally irresponsible and unethical.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Al
I was so disappointing to give my case to this law firm
I'm just gonna ask you to be careful , And to make sure what are you signing for.
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21 Sep, 2020 by Anna
Mr. Haley has seen me through a personal injury case that took us close to three years to resolve. He was always responsive, gave me his honest opinion, and I always felt that he had my best interest at heart. He prepared me for all meetings with opposing counsel and supported me through all stages of the process. Last but not least, he went to the bat for me with insurance representatives. He clearly is very experienced and has many valuable contacts in the field. I could not have asked for better representation. Thank you!
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09 Jul, 2020 by Mike
Mr. Haley took the time to respond my email and answer my questions in a professional manner. I sent my information to Mr. Haley regarding my incident, and he said he would review the information and get back to me if he thought that I had a valid case.
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30 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
This attorney's office is this only office of all my emails that actually called me back and set an appt time to speak with an attorney. One other attorney emailed me but that was all.
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21 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous
I made the mistake of hiring this lawyer, and I found three weeks after signing the contract that she started to treat me like a flunky employee. She started to get angry at me on a regular basis for (a) too many emails (b) not enough emails (c) asking for status updates (d) asking questions .... She negotiated a settlement about one-fifth of what she originally estimated she would get, and this settlement would have yielded me ~$500 profit after deducting her fees. She required me to make multiple concessions to the opposing party prior to negotiating on my behalf. The retainer contract didn't discuss administrative fees, but she charged me separately for copying, postage, billing. My billing rate for her secretary was $100 per hour, even though she likely paid her secretary ~$25 per hour. She padded her bill in multiple ways, so that after 10 hours of work, she had gotten nothing for me done. Her bill padding fictionalized phone calls and emails that never happened. Run for the hills away from this ill-tempered, unprofessional, inefficient lawyer.
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20 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
Mary Pat and her partner, Gary Moss, are both very professional and personable. We just completed a case that took three years and they never gave up! I trust their collective judgement and their skills, we were quite happy with our outcome.
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18 Feb, 2019 by John
Mr. Vaage and Team were extremely professional and caring while representing me in a medical malpractice case. Elizabeth was my main point of contact at the office through the entire litigation. She took her time with me and explained everything that was going on and what my options were. Mr. Vaage and Elizabeth both had the deepest sympathy for what had happened to me and went well beyond expectations to help me with my case. They both knew what was needed and how best to take actions to solve the issues that came up. They took the time to create the best strategy for my case and execute it to a win. At no time did they try to do anything that was questionable or unethical. In fact, they did everything to ensure that we did not jeopardize the case with any falsehoods. Without any question I would recommend Mr. Vaage and Team as your representing attorneys. They will do what is best for you.
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12 Feb, 2019 by Vince
I could not be happier, nor could I write a more glowing review about the professional care and result that Mr. Vaage and his entire staff provided for me. Mr. Vaage represented me in a medical malpractice case. Every detail was attended to with extreme precision and concern for my best interests. I was very impressed with how Mr. Vaage and his staff took care of everything for me and made the whole process seamless. They guided me through an arduous time and made me feel like much more than a client, but rather more like family. They truly cared about me! My case was resolved faster than I anticipated and for a larger settlement than other attorneys told me they could achieve. Mr Vaage and his staff are consummate professionals. My gratitude will last forever.
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11 Jul, 2018 by Natalie
The entire team at Vaage Law is professional and caring—a rare combination in the legal field. If you or a loved one is a victim facing life-altering circumstances, consult Robert Vaage. You couldn't have a better person on your team in your fight for justice.
Each staff member will walk you through the various factors of your case and will be easily accessible for immediate concerns or developments that could occur.
Your care + case could not be in better hands. We are forever grateful to the team at Vaage Law for being there for us in the worst time of our lives—and consider them all friends to this day.
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02 Jan, 2019 by Kryan4u
John Haluck is a fantastic and ethical attorney. Brilliant trial attorney. He has the special skill set that few have. Highly rated.
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17 Oct, 2018 by One advanced
22 Jul, 2014 by Leigh
Ms. Natoli provided helpful tips on finding self- help information. Your question about of whether I would hire this lawyer should be optional because I am just commenting on the information provided online. I should think more would be included in determining whether to hire an attorney or not. Is Shyster a bad word? Shyster is a bad word; I Googled it. The other day I came across a white fellow who said his only friend was a gun and that he needed more friends (ie., more guns). Perhaps he thinks most humans are full of fecal matter and only out for themselves. I guess some people truthfully conclude that in the end no one will be able to trust anyone. Just aim and shoot whatever moves and whatever you think might move; bloodlines or no bloodlines. Even the white guys have become suspicious of their own Jew and white race. Well, whites never trusted Jews but I think they trusted Jews slightly more than they trusted Negropeans.
What is this world coming to?
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09 Oct, 2012 by Alice
I have been a client of Attroney Steven Chelski since approximately 1993, and on and off during the present years. I have found him to behold great bedside manners. He has demonstrated to me that we the clients are of the utmost importance to him, and I adore him for that alone. Please continue the good work in our community, Attroney Chelski. May you and yours always have great prosperity in life.
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22 Jul, 2024 by Ersi medina
Receptionist was rude and didn’t really offer any help outside of what you can find on google. Phone call took a total of 3 minutes if not less and it felt like I was taking her time. Cut me off a couple times while speaking.
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03 Feb, 2024 by Connie wheeler
Ms. Hadjian was a delight to work with. We were under an important time constraint, we were from out of state and Ms. Hadjian was very professional and solved a very difficult Guardianship problem for us. Anyone that works with Ms. Hadjian will be very pleased to have her handling your case.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Esther jaryenneh
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18 Mar, 2024 by Joe
Mike Hughes doesn't know anything about HOA law or general legal ethics. His counsel helped a tyrannical board break the law and drain our reserves --- steer clear.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Carla marymee
Doug Bohne provided me one of the best legal consultations I’ve ever had. He asked questions, listened intently, quickly sorted out several entangled, complex legal issues, and helped me develop a plan moving forward. He's straight forward, honest, and provided the advice and insight I needed. Most of all, I felt that he genuinely cared about helping me. I highly recommend The Bohne Law Group for handling estate, trust, special needs, and real estate issues.
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16 Apr, 2023 by Furat mumin
05 Jan, 2022 by Manal haroon
05 Jan, 2022 by Jack
14 Jun, 2024 by Beverly prater
17 Apr, 2022 by Heather deblanc
19 Mar, 2020 by Wattsupbro24
This review is strictly to point out how this law firm handles employees. LCW is fully aware that as of March 2020 that there is a pandemic going around in the world and yet they find it completely okay with having employees who are heath compromised come into work in the Los Angeles office, although the CDC and WHO have warned against it. All other LCW offices have closed during this time but the LA office finds money to be more important that the health and safety of ALL it’s employees so only a select few are REQUIRED to come into the office, while others (including a majority of the attorneys) get to work from home. This is bad employer practice and shows just how inhuman this firm is. Further more, most schools, courts and departments that LCW works with are closed as well so what work is so important that you as an employer are willing to risk people’s health for it instead of just postponing the deadline like the rest of the world is having to do? If this is how they treat employees, I can only imagine how they treat clients.
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15 Feb, 2023 by Lester sabo
They didn't appear to meet my needs so I moved on. Nothing negative to post.
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06 May, 2022 by Ian qubain
I called in and although they couldn't take my case they gave some great information and recommended a great lawyer for my case. If they were able to do that for me, I can only imagine how great they would handle a case
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22 Apr, 2024 by Thea zhao
I was involved in a car accident and I received a few referrals to different attorneys. I heard lots of good things about Shin law group and so I went with them and I’m glad I did. They were very informative and they helped me get the best medical attention and care. Most importantly, they helped me receive a lot of money in my pocket, even after paying medical bills and attorney fees!
If you get into a car accident, contact Jonathan Shin at Shin law group! They will fight for you and get you the maximum!
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17 Apr, 2024 by William mao
I cannot recommend Jonathan Shin and the Shin Law Group highly enough! Following an accident two years ago, where I was not at fault, I was referred to Jonathan Shin, and it was the best decision I made. From the very beginning, Jonathan guided me through the process with expertise and care, ensuring that every step was seamless. What impressed me the most was their commitment to convenience; I never once had to drive out to the office as everything was handled digitally, making the entire experience hassle-free. In the end, Jonathan secured a settlement amount that exceeded my expectations, demonstrating his skill in advocating for his clients. If you're seeking legal representation that goes above and beyond, look no further than Jonathan Shin and the Shin Law Group!
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27 Feb, 2024 by Jerry k
Customer service and communication were nonexistent after therapy. Have receipts. Took 25 months to get a payment. 100% ego 0% results. Can not recommend. Go to a more mature and established attorney.
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10 Jul, 2024 by Cindy rodriguez
09 Apr, 2024 by Blocc
14 Mar, 2024 by Ron rinker
Receptionist was rude and unproffesional. Never talked to an attorney. If this is how it starts off then I sure don't want to go any further down that road.
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17 Aug, 2023 by Dilip patel
12 Nov, 2018 by Eleanor flores
Beautiful offices. So welcoming.
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12 Sep, 2018 by Tiffany frelo
31 Oct, 2023 by Jana rust
Amazing Attorneys!! I can't say enough good things about them! I am thankful I trusted them with my case! God bless
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27 Aug, 2022 by Donna dunn
19 Jan, 2022 by Cassandra torres
22 Aug, 2017 by Sheila
Ms. Lallande did an exceptional job of managing mountains of Medical material and career history regarding my lawsuit, keeping it organized in such a way that all information was readily available to others in the law firm.
I heartily recommend her as an attorney.
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21 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I have a “soft tissue” injury case from a car accident 3.5 years ago. Unfortunately, my case ended up going to trial.
I originally hired Lawrence Lallande, who was unavailable to represent me due to vacation plans he did not want to change, so he hired Minh Nguyen to represent my case at trial, assisted by Karina Lallande (Lawrence’s daughter, Lallande Law).
The total award/judgment was $300,452.
I received 8% of the total award.
Lallande Law and Law offices of Minh T. Nguyen spent over $178k on my case, (including an 11k hotel bill at a “boutique hotel”).
Their profit was over $97k (4 times as much as I received--not including the exorbitant amount they spent on trial costs, hotels, and dinners).
The Honorable Judge Thomas W. Wills made the following statement during trial:
“I have not seen behavior like the repeated transgressions of the Plaintiff’s counsel in this case in nearly 40 years in this business.”
Overall, in addition to the terrible financial outcome in my case (I didn’t even come close to recouping my lost wages from time off work for medical treatment), I did not have a good experience, or feel secure with either Minh or Karina. I never knew what to expect and felt severely under-communicated with. Prior to going on the stand for hours over 2 days, I had received hardly any instruction or prep from my attorneys.
Overall, I did not have a good experience. I trusted that they knew what they were doing—assuming that if we won, the proverbial "proof would be in the pudding.” As it turned out, the pudding was rancid—despite “winning” the trial. I would STRONGLY recommend to avoid both Minh Nguyen Law and Lallande Law.
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16 Sep, 2013 by Rudyard
I am very appreciative for the hard work that Karina from Lallande Law put into my case. She or a member of Lallande Law would keep me regularly updated with regards to my case. I always had my calls answered, or promptly returned if she was unavailable. I had a very positive experience and I HIGHLY recommend Lallande Law.
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01 Jun, 2017 by Brenda
There was a time when we lost hope because 3 lawyers before him gave up and didn't want to proceed with my daughter's case but thank god he put attorney Mr.McMahan in our path. He fought for our case until the end. He did a great recovery for my daughter, Never gave up. My family and I can't thank him enough for all the help he provided since the beggining until the end. There are no words to describe how greatful I am to him. Our gratitude always.
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31 May, 2017 by Ellen
Carl worked tirelessly, for years, on our family's case. During our case we had ups and downs, but Carl never gave up or became discouraged. He truly cared about the outcome and our family. We will always be grateful to Carl and his team for helping achieve a secure future for our child.
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04 Feb, 2015 by Angela
I filed a claim and signed a retainer in May of 2014 with the statutory limit running out on this medical case in April of 2015. I kept on updating the attorney (Carl) as much as I had received information--several citations from the Department of Health, etc., against all institutions that committed violations in the questioned medical case, that ended in the death of my mother.
The law firm received no update since September of 2014 since no additional work was completed by any of the State investigators (perhaps on purpose so I would run out of statutory time!) but I was was made to believe by the law firm all along that the case was going to be filed in January, 2015. In fact I was told this in December of 2014 by the person of contact.
I have called the firm in January 3 times plus sent 3 emails and on the 4th of February, with only 2 months left for my statutory limit before running out, they had a completely incompetent law student of sort call me to tell me that they dropped the case.
This law student knew nothing about the case; confused all the hospitals, kept on saying Department of Pharmacology rather than Department of Pharmacy (a lawyer who cannot keep THAT much in memory for 3 minutes?) and he acted rude. His last sentence was equivalent to what a 5-year old would say "I was gonna recommend something else to you but now I won't"... This is an attorney? This is a legitimate legal company? I seriously doubt they can win any case with the attitude they have and how they handle their clients.
Carl sent me one-sentence letters without "hello", without name, without signature. So unprofessional! It seemed I was an administrative assistant rather than his client.
Do not waste your time with a law firm like that. Find someone who represents your style and intellect. This law firm is not for intellectuals.
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17 Jun, 2020 by Mustafa m
Muammar is alright, but isn’t the best personal injury attorney out there. Do your research and look around. He’s a somewhat new lawyer and slowly gaining experience. I retained him a few years ago, being a victim in a personal injury case, the evidence was clear for liability towards the opposing party, and there was a abundant paper trail of clear damages. He said before trial “this is a home run”, meaning it’s an easy win. Sadly, he couldn’t deliver results and wasn’t successful on the case and lost. All he said, “Wow that judge wasn’t good” Instead of taking responsibility, he deflected to the judge to blame and then never contacted me again. My case was a mere experiment to him and I was his guinea pig. I was left with medical bills, no financial gain, and no remorse or care towards the client. There are better lawyers out there; he’s not yet matured nor experienced. Maybe others have had better luck with him.
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07 Nov, 2017 by Mary
I think that Maumma Reed is an excellent attorney. However he kept $500.00 dollars to cover any other medical costs however I don’t owe anyone and I would like to get my money that is owed to me. I call to no avail as NO one will return my calls and then I was told that it would take 10 days before I would hear anything and it has been over a month. Now the lady that I was speaking to no longer works for the firm. Her name is Aquila. Please Mr Reed get back at me. Thank you very much .
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What a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Do for You
A medical malpractice lawyer specializes in helping individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence or misconduct of healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or hospitals. These lawyers assist in cases where a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death. Medical malpractice cases can involve misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and other forms of medical negligence.
If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to improper medical treatment, a medical malpractice lawyer can help you understand your legal options, file a lawsuit, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.
When Should I Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Hiring a medical malpractice lawyer is essential if you’ve been seriously injured due to the negligence of a healthcare provider or institution. Situations where you should seek legal representation include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: If a doctor fails to diagnose or delays diagnosing a medical condition, leading to harm or progression of the illness.
- Surgical errors: Harm resulting from surgical mistakes such as operating on the wrong site, leaving instruments inside the body, or performing unnecessary procedures.
- Medication errors: Injuries caused by prescribing the wrong medication or dosage, or mistakes made by pharmacists in dispensing drugs.
- Birth injuries: Injuries to a newborn due to medical negligence during labor and delivery, such as failing to perform a timely C-section or improper use of delivery instruments.
- Anesthesia errors: Complications arising from improperly administered anesthesia, which can lead to serious injury or death.
- Inadequate follow-up or aftercare: Suffering due to lack of proper monitoring or care after a medical procedure, leading to complications.
- Hospital or nursing home negligence: Harm caused by the negligence of hospital staff, nurses, or administrators who failed to provide adequate care.
Medical malpractice cases are complex, and hiring a lawyer early can help ensure your rights are protected and your case is handled effectively.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do?
A medical malpractice lawyer provides various legal services to help injured patients hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. Their responsibilities include:
- Evaluating your case: Reviewing medical records and consulting with experts to determine if you have a viable claim based on the standard of care and harm suffered.
- Filing a lawsuit: Initiating legal action by filing a complaint against the responsible parties in the appropriate court.
- Gathering evidence: Collecting medical records, expert testimonies, and other relevant evidence to build a strong case.
- Negotiating with insurance companies: Working to secure a fair settlement that compensates you for your injuries without the need for a trial.
- Litigating in court: Representing you during trial proceedings if a settlement cannot be reached, presenting evidence and arguing your case.
- Calculating damages: Assessing the full extent of your losses, including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
- Handling expert testimony: Coordinating with medical experts who can testify on how the standard of care was breached and how it led to your injuries.
How Are Medical Malpractice Lawyers Paid?
Most medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only get paid if they recover compensation for you. Key aspects of this payment structure include:
- Contingency fee percentage: The lawyer's fee is typically between 25% and 40% of the settlement or award.
- No upfront costs: You do not pay any legal fees unless the lawyer successfully recovers compensation on your behalf.
- Case expenses: Costs for expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, and court fees may be deducted from your settlement or award in addition to the lawyer's fee.
Always discuss the fee arrangement during your initial consultation to understand your financial obligations.
How Much Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a medical malpractice lawyer is usually based on a contingency fee model. General estimates include:
- Contingency fee: Lawyers typically charge between 25% and 40% of the total recovery amount.
- Case expenses: Additional costs such as expert witness fees and court expenses can range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on the case complexity.
Ensure you receive a clear explanation of all potential fees and expenses before proceeding with your case.
Top Questions to Ask a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Before hiring a medical malpractice lawyer, consider asking the following questions:
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What experience do you have with medical malpractice cases like mine?
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How do you charge for your services?
Understand the contingency fee percentage and any additional costs you may incur. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
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How long will the process take?
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Will you handle my case personally?
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Have you worked with expert witnesses?
Verify the lawyer's experience in collaborating with medical experts essential for your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable lawyer, take the following steps:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association for their license and any disciplinary actions.
- Review their experience: Look for specialization in medical malpractice and a history of successful cases.
- Read client reviews: Consult platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell for testimonials and ratings.
- Ask for references: Request contact information of previous clients willing to discuss their experience.
- Check professional affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Association for Justice (AAJ) indicates a commitment to the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To maximize the effectiveness of your initial meeting, bring the following:
- Medical records: All documents related to your treatment and injury.
- Evidence of harm: Photos, medical bills, and records of lost wages.
- Communication records: Any correspondence with healthcare providers or institutions.
- List of healthcare providers: Names and contact information of all involved medical personnel.
- Questions for the lawyer: A prepared list to address all your concerns.
- Timeline of events: A detailed chronology of your medical care and the issues encountered.
Being well-prepared helps the lawyer assess your case accurately and advise you on the best course of action.
