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Doanh T. Nguyen, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Laredo, TX with 4 reviews
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04 Jul, 2021 by Joe mata (electrician)
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29 Nov, 2019 by Frank manfredi
I would give zero stars if possible. Chris Peterson only took 15 minutes to find a way to stop the plastic bag ban. Single use plastic is sooooo bad for our planet and our IMMEDIATE environment. Thanks Chris, for taking a big check from the big plastic industry. “I was paid by my clients” but his ethical obligation was not with this case. This big piece of excrement is helping the plastic industry. This little charade is what allowed fracking and oil drilling to continue. So great job Chris! You’ll be held responsible for future environmental calamities. Also, I hope all your plastic bag handles break every time you put your hot pockets and frozen tater tots in your car. You’re a terrible person and I would never, ever, ever want your representation. Keep taking that money from Houston and keep selling out your own people. Strong work Chris.
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29 Jul, 2019 by Cynthia bell
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Jose Luis Castillo, experienced Personal Injury, Real Estate attorney in Laredo, TX with 12 reviews
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19 May, 2024 by Jose gonzalez
Has no ethics whatsoever
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09 Apr, 2021 by Joy toworld
There was no contact unless I called her. Every time I called her I had to explain EVERYTHING all over, I guess she doesn’t keep a file or folder with case info. If you need someone to advocate for you ,She IS NOT THE ONE to hire, don’t waste Your money . .... I wish I had someone tell me this before I paid.. She just sits and waits to see what the other party’s attorney will request and she just takes it from there. Does not advocate! When it was all finalized she didn’t provide divorce decree, no attorney general case. I just kind-a have to figure it out on my own as I go .... I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE 😏 I am giving her a star because if not it won’t let me post this ...
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01 Aug, 2019 by Eva eagle
The first consultation with this lawyer made me uncomfortable.She was very arrogant judgmental and thinks she is above anyone.To any lawyer that wants to get a client dont be rude and be more welcoming so you wont loose a client. Terrible experience.
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Juan Francisco Hernandez, experienced Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense attorney in Laredo, TX with 12 reviews
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19 May, 2024 by Jose gonzalez
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09 Apr, 2021 by Joy toworld
There was no contact unless I called her. Every time I called her I had to explain EVERYTHING all over, I guess she doesn’t keep a file or folder with case info. If you need someone to advocate for you ,She IS NOT THE ONE to hire, don’t waste Your money . .... I wish I had someone tell me this before I paid.. She just sits and waits to see what the other party’s attorney will request and she just takes it from there. Does not advocate! When it was all finalized she didn’t provide divorce decree, no attorney general case. I just kind-a have to figure it out on my own as I go .... I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE 😏 I am giving her a star because if not it won’t let me post this ...
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01 Aug, 2019 by Eva eagle
The first consultation with this lawyer made me uncomfortable.She was very arrogant judgmental and thinks she is above anyone.To any lawyer that wants to get a client dont be rude and be more welcoming so you wont loose a client. Terrible experience.
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Derly J. Uribe, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Laredo, TX with 3 reviews
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21 Feb, 2019 by Norman quintanilla
My family was ruined by him he stole my inheritance
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01 Dec, 2018 by Fernando guerra
Outstanding attorney
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22 Mar, 2018 by Analaura prince
Excellent attorney. Wonderful secretaries. Reasonable price.
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Christian Adrian Davila, experienced Business, Car Accident attorney in Laredo, TX with 5 reviews
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04 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
hired Attorney Christian Davila ,i trusted him but i was wrong he didnt help me, he even did negligence and wrong on my own case when his job was to defend me ,i personally dont recommend him,
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03 Apr, 2019 by Mary
I hired Attorney Christian Davila ,i trusted him but i was wrong he didnt help me, he even did negligence and wrong on my own case when his job was to defend me ,i personally dont recommend him .
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01 Feb, 2019 by Mary
"If you have a legitimate claim and you want the best then Chris is your guy. Why settle for less when you can have the best.""Now I can see why there are so many positive testimonials about his effort and work. I highly recommend Christian Davila." He has helped us every step of the way with our case. I am glad to have him on my side thru this case has. Make everything much easier for us."he took all of the weight off of our shoulders and handled everything that we encountered Great job thank you
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Sergio Lozano, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 2 reviews
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18 Feb, 2022 by Josue
Another attorney recommended me him to help me put with my case for regular visitations for my daugjter. I payed him what the person who recommended him told me to. 1 year passed and during that year this person never contacted me when I requested him to do so or I used to leave messages with his secretary and he never called back either even his secretary said she was going to pass the message. I stopped his services because he never provided any evidence to the judge about my case that I provided him, plus he never contacted me about anything going on with my case that is why I talked many times with the person who recommended him to let him know about it but he never answered back either. Is being 1 week since I requested my money back or at least half of it since he never defended me at all or did anything to help my case, but because the secretary told him not to return my money he decided not to give me my money or my documents that I provided to him for my case. I will be submitting a claim with avvo because is not fair that you trust on this attorneys and they just because of being greedy taking more cases they forget about yours.
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24 Dec, 2016 by Charles scarberry
I liked his services he is very good at providing the best for me as his client .
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Andres Reyes, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Laredo, TX with 6 reviews
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19 Oct, 2023 by Jose rodriguez
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06 Apr, 2023 by Josephad gutierrez
Del Río law Firm has out performed my expiations. I received the best customer service and felt very included in my case. Overall, I will always choose Del Río Law Firm for all my future needs.
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13 Nov, 2021 by Fanny cisneros
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Leticia Lourdes Garcia, experienced Family Law, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 2 reviews
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30 Nov, 2024 by Murty
Came through for my family in a difficult time a while back! A wonderful person with a big heart who cares.
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07 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
She has no determination in regards to defending your case; seems she doesn't pick the side that is paying her; seems she helped more the dad rather than whom is really paying for the services. do not hire her!
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Guillermo Gabriel Del Barrio Jr., experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Laredo, TX with 2 reviews
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13 Feb, 2024 by Mateo
I had a car crash in Houston and attorney Del Barrio and his team helped me tremendously. Mr. Del Barrio was able to assist me with my injuries and I got a nice settlement at the end. Would definitely refer this lawyer to family and friends.
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05 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
Paid this guy large amount of money for a slam dunk case, the other side never answered the lawsuit . He does not return calls or answer letters. He never filed a judgment against the opposing side despite the fact they never bothered to answer or show up in court.
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Edward P. Dancause, experienced Business, Debt Collection attorney in Laredo, TX with 3 reviews
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04 Aug, 2017 by Theresa
This was the worst experience with a lawyer ever. He was never available to speak with us. He lost our documents. He would ask us to leave items in the mailbox and pick them up from the mailbox because he was never available. We wasted two months of our time only to find out none of the paperwork he had prepared were what was needed for our case.
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05 Apr, 2016 by Lucero alfaro
I had been previously struggling with a different attorney whom i paid and he was the worst Attorney i could have ever hired! I fired him and was out of funds for a new one. I then received a court appointed Attorney whom was Edward P. Dancause and the difference was night and DAY! Mr. Dancause went above and beyond for my case. He has a genuine interest in the outcome for his clients the care that he showed for my case was clear and he DELIVERED the BEST outcome that i could have had!! He under promised and over delivered, he also kept his word on the promises he did make as far as returning calls and providing documents especially since i live states away from Texas where my case was. Mr. Dancause is an attorney you can trust and i am forever greatful to him for helping me and my family through a very difficult time not only for the great outcome but more so for the genuine care that he showed to us. He made the process as easy as he could for us since we had to travel 12 hours for every court. If you want an attorney you can TRUST this is where you can find him!!
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26 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr Dancause was my lawyer in family court. It was a terrible experience all the way. He will nether return my calls or respond to my emails. Our first appearance in court was a disaster. He was not prepare at all. He asked me for documents I sent him months prior to the hearing. When I had the opportunity to talk to him on the phone he will always find excuse not to stay on the phone using excuses like I am at the mechanic for my car, or I am moving offices. I will use the same excuses over and over. The second court appearance was an other awful experience. I will not recommend that lawyer.
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Rosaura Palacios Tijerina, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Laredo, TX with 1 reviews
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06 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
We hired Mrs. Tijerina and after getting paid half of the amount she asked she started going against me and criticizing every thing I asked her to do. She messes up my child custody case by pushing my daughter (age 6) to go with her biological father whom she didn't even know and just came out of drug rehab. The child was so scared to go with a stranger but she told her she had to go because of not I was gonna be out in jail. I had to switch lawyers because she kept giving the other party everything he was asking for.
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Jose Tellez, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Burt Charles Harrison III, experienced Personal Injury, Real Estate attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Russell Jerome Jordan, experienced Family Law, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Ronald Christian Rodriguez, experienced Appeals, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Oscar Adolfo Vela Jr., experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Roel Canales, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Octavio Salinas II, experienced Business, Child Support attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Jose I Maldonado Jr., experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Oscar D. Salinas Jr., experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Rogelio Garza Rios Jr., experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Roberto Moran Jr, experienced Business, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Karla Melisa Valdez, experienced Family Law, Juvenile Law attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Marco Adrian Montemayor, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Marcel C. Notzon III, experienced Family Law, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Julio Arnoldo Garcia Jr., experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Robert Anthony Gutierrez, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Molly Higgins Santos, experienced Government, Personal Injury attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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Jose M. Rubio Jr., experienced Child Support, Criminal Defense attorney in Laredo, TX with 0 reviews
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What a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Do for You

A personal injury lawyer specializes in helping individuals who have been physically or emotionally injured due to the negligence or wrongful actions of another party. Whether you've been hurt in a car accident, suffered a slip and fall, or experienced medical malpractice, a personal injury attorney works to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries. They can help you recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses.

Personal injury lawyers act as your advocate, navigating the legal system on your behalf and dealing with insurance companies to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. They understand how to handle complex legal matters and help you avoid common pitfalls.

When Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

Hiring a personal injury lawyer can be beneficial in many situations where you've been harmed due to another's negligence. Some key scenarios include:

  • Severe injuries: If you've suffered significant or permanent injuries that result in substantial medical bills, a lawyer can help ensure you are fairly compensated.
  • Long-term or permanent disability: Injuries that affect your ability to work or require ongoing medical treatment are complex, and a lawyer can help estimate long-term damages.
  • Disputed liability: If the responsible party or their insurance company denies liability for your injury, a lawyer can gather evidence and advocate on your behalf.
  • Insurance company lowball offers: Insurers often try to settle personal injury claims for as little as possible. A lawyer can negotiate to get you a fair settlement.
  • Medical malpractice claims: Injuries caused by a doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider due to negligence require a personal injury lawyer experienced in medical malpractice law.
  • Exposure to hazardous substances: If you've been injured due to exposure to toxins, chemicals, or dangerous substances, a lawyer can help pursue legal action.

Hiring a lawyer early in the process is crucial, especially if you're unsure of the full extent of your injuries or damages.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

A personal injury lawyer provides a wide range of services to guide you through the legal process and maximize your compensation. They can:

  • Evaluate your case: A lawyer will assess the strength of your claim and determine whether you have a viable case.
  • Investigate the incident: Gathering evidence such as police reports, witness statements, medical records, and expert opinions is key to building a strong case.
  • Negotiate with insurance companies: Lawyers handle communications with insurance companies to ensure you receive a fair settlement and aren't taken advantage of.
  • File a lawsuit if necessary: If a fair settlement can't be reached, the lawyer can file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court.
  • Help calculate damages: This includes medical expenses, lost wages, future medical needs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
  • Prepare and file legal documents: Lawyers handle all the paperwork and deadlines associated with your case, including filing motions and discovery requests.
  • Represent you at trial: If your case goes to trial, the lawyer will argue your case before a judge and jury to obtain the compensation you deserve.

How Are Personal Injury Lawyers Paid?

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means they only get paid if they win your case, either through settlement or a court judgment. Here’s how it works:

  • Contingency fee percentage: The lawyer will take a percentage of the settlement or award, typically between 25% and 40%, depending on the complexity of the case and the stage at which it's resolved.
  • Costs and expenses: In addition to the contingency fee, the lawyer may deduct other costs associated with the case, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, and court costs. These expenses are often advanced by the lawyer and repaid out of the settlement.
  • No upfront payment: Since the lawyer’s fee is contingent on winning, you usually don’t pay anything upfront.

Always discuss the lawyer’s fee structure during your consultation to avoid surprises.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer depends on the specifics of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure. However, since most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, the amount you pay will depend on the outcome of your case. Here are some general guidelines:

  • Contingency fees: Typically range from 25% to 40% of the settlement or award. The percentage may increase if the case goes to trial or requires an appeal.
  • Other costs: In addition to the lawyer's fee, you may be responsible for case-related expenses such as expert witness fees, medical record retrieval fees, and court costs. These are often deducted from your settlement, so you won't have to pay out of pocket.

While the cost may seem high, hiring an experienced lawyer can significantly increase the amount you recover, making it a worthwhile investment.

Top Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

Before hiring a personal injury lawyer, it's essential to ask questions to ensure you’re choosing the right representation. Here are some important questions to ask:

  1. What is your experience with personal injury cases like mine?
    Make sure the lawyer has handled cases involving similar injuries or accidents.
  2. What is your fee structure?
    Clarify whether the lawyer charges a contingency fee and what percentage they will take from any settlement or award.
  3. How long will my case take?
    While it's hard to predict, a lawyer can give you an estimate based on similar cases they’ve handled.
  4. How often do you take cases to trial?
    Some lawyers prefer to settle quickly, while others are more comfortable going to court if necessary.
  5. Will you personally handle my case?
    In larger firms, junior lawyers or paralegals may handle some aspects of your case, so it's important to know who will be managing your claim.
  6. Do you have references from past clients?
    Speaking with past clients can provide valuable insight into the lawyer’s effectiveness and professionalism.

How to Check the Credibility of a Personal Injury Lawyer

To ensure you’re hiring a credible personal injury lawyer, take the following steps:

  • Check bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state’s bar association. Look for any history of disciplinary actions.
  • Read client reviews and testimonials: Online platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, and Google reviews can provide insight into the lawyer's reputation and client satisfaction.
  • Look at their track record: Review their experience with personal injury cases, particularly how many cases they’ve successfully resolved or taken to trial.
  • Ask for references: Credible lawyers should be willing to provide references from past clients who can vouch for their work.
  • Check professional memberships: Lawyers who are members of respected organizations, like the American Association for Justice (AAJ), often have a solid reputation in the field.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To get the most out of your first meeting with a personal injury lawyer, prepare the following:

  • Detailed account of the accident: Write down everything you remember about the incident, including dates, times, and locations. Include any witnesses or police reports if available.
  • Medical records and bills: Bring any documentation of your injuries, treatments, and associated medical costs.
  • Insurance information: Provide your insurance details and any communication you’ve had with the other party’s insurance company.
  • Employment and income records: If your injury has impacted your ability to work, bring proof of lost wages or reduced earning capacity.
  • Photos or videos: If you have photos of the accident scene, your injuries, or property damage, bring them to your consultation.
  • Questions for the lawyer: Prepare a list of questions to ask, including how the lawyer will handle your case and what you can expect in terms of timeline and outcome.

By preparing thoroughly for your first consultation, you’ll help the lawyer understand your case more quickly and get a better sense of your legal options.

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