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13 Mar, 2019 by Nick
This man gave me confidence in having a lawyer. He took my case pro bono and helped me get 50/50 custody of my son when I thoughtthe best I could hope for was visitation. He never lied to me or gave me false promises. He explained the risks and what I needed to do to have the best chance of giving my son equal time with both parents. He has also represented me in instances between my ex and I. He has even been there to give me legal advice on matters separate from what I hired him for. I would recommend him for anything
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26 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
Paul is by far the most knowdegable and helpful attorney I have ever had. He was a true blessing in my most dire time of need . I will never forget him helping me . My ex husband’s attorney tried to lie and do everything she could to discredit me . Paul stood up for me and stood up to her and got my custody order reverted back to what it was supposed to be . He fought for me and I will never forget it . He has your back . He also has a heart when it comes to domestic abuse against mothers and children . I trust him completely . He is a good man and an excellent attorney . I highly recommend him to anyone in need especially victims of domestic abuse . He will help you .
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24 Jun, 2014 by Angela
I used Paul to assist me in seeking a PFA against my husband. My husband had been abusing me for years and I finally stepped up to fight him. My husband kept telling me I would lose and paid some high-paid attorney out of Harrisburg to take the case. Paul fought for me in Court, and I walked away with a full PFA against my husband. I can finally live my life how I want to. I recommend Paul to anyone seeking a protection order and wants a caring and understanding attorney.
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19 Jan, 2024 by Keith
Working with Mr. Wolf was one of the best decisions of my life. He's very experienced, insightful, and professional to work with. I am certain he was able to secure the best possible outcome for my case. From the beginning, we established a meaningful legal strategy and he was with me every step of the way to see me through this. It was very reassuring to know I had top-notch counsel representing me, and I felt he genuinely cared about getting me the best possible outcome. His pricing is very fair and reasonable, and there were no surprises. Overall, I am very pleased with all that he has done for me. I would recommend him to my friends and family, and I will most certainly contact him again if I need to. 5 stars.
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01 Oct, 2020 by Joan
I contacted Attorney Wolf with an urgent matter which I needed assistance within 48 hours. Nathan responded immediately and jumped right in to handle my needs. He was compassionate, confident and informative on the situation. As you know not all cases are a win, but in our case it was! When Nathan speaks on your behalf, he is articulate and intelligent. My family was so impressed and very happy with the resolution!! Thank you Attorney Wolf!!
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27 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
In the years that I worked with Nathan, I was always treated as a person just not another case. He was very patient with all of the delays and kept me grounded, through a very difficult process.
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24 May, 2022 by Adam luebbers
27 Apr, 2021 by Charlene bolton
20 Nov, 2020 by Randy manak
Very helpful and gave me all the facts of what i need and had great knowledge on my questions could not have picked a better Attorny. Hope you come here and approve of them too!! Thanks for your help
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29 Dec, 2023 by Annette rasp
Karli Huber was an excellent custody attorney who helped us with a very unique situation. We are very thankful for her insights and advice with handling our situation to get a quick resolution. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a custody lawyer.
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31 Aug, 2023 by Paul howell
14 Jun, 2023 by Lisa stiegel
21 Sep, 2023 by Stephanie starkey
I hired Michelle to help me negotiate a new custody order when my ex-husband wasn’t cooperating. Our initial custody order was initiated via zoom, during the pandemic and there was far too much gray area, which he took advantage of. Michelle is very knowledgeable, bold and she put me at ease each time we spoke or met. She was my voice when I was nervous to speak up and she fought for me and my children. Thank you so much!
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11 Jul, 2023 by Michael dellinger
Great service and awesome representation very friendly and knowledgeable
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16 Jun, 2023 by The thompson's
Brandon is incredible, insightful, and strategic. Highly recommend for contentious custody battles.
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13 Feb, 2024 by Tls
Mr. Gilroy was diligent and helpful with an extremely difficult and drama filled civil custody case. He was able to get all the information and evidence to help win a custody case that should not have happened based on lies and crimes that were committed against his client. Family was reunited when all the lies were exposed in court. thank you Mr. Gilroy for helping my friend get their family back where they belong.
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21 Sep, 2023 by Stephanie starkey
I hired Michelle to help me negotiate a new custody order when my ex-husband wasn’t cooperating. Our initial custody order was initiated via zoom, during the pandemic and there was far too much gray area, which he took advantage of. Michelle is very knowledgeable, bold and she put me at ease each time we spoke or met. She was my voice when I was nervous to speak up and she fought for me and my children. Thank you so much!
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11 Jul, 2023 by Michael dellinger
Great service and awesome representation very friendly and knowledgeable
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21 Sep, 2023 by Stephanie starkey
I hired Michelle to help me negotiate a new custody order when my ex-husband wasn’t cooperating. Our initial custody order was initiated via zoom, during the pandemic and there was far too much gray area, which he took advantage of. Michelle is very knowledgeable, bold and she put me at ease each time we spoke or met. She was my voice when I was nervous to speak up and she fought for me and my children. Thank you so much!
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11 Jul, 2023 by Michael dellinger
Great service and awesome representation very friendly and knowledgeable
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16 Jun, 2023 by The thompson's
Brandon is incredible, insightful, and strategic. Highly recommend for contentious custody battles.
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21 Sep, 2023 by Stephanie starkey
I hired Michelle to help me negotiate a new custody order when my ex-husband wasn’t cooperating. Our initial custody order was initiated via zoom, during the pandemic and there was far too much gray area, which he took advantage of. Michelle is very knowledgeable, bold and she put me at ease each time we spoke or met. She was my voice when I was nervous to speak up and she fought for me and my children. Thank you so much!
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11 Jul, 2023 by Michael dellinger
Great service and awesome representation very friendly and knowledgeable
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16 Jun, 2023 by The thompson's
Brandon is incredible, insightful, and strategic. Highly recommend for contentious custody battles.
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28 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
I had a very complicated, potentially criminal case that started with a custody dispute. The challenges were multiple and sometimes appeared insurmountable. Shawn’s slow but steady guidance through the process led to complete exoneration.
I would recommend him without hesitation.
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25 Oct, 2022 by Hannah
Attorney Stottlemeyer took our case at the 11th hour, after listening to a desperate message I’d left with his office. Our custody case had been extremely complicated, beginning in Perry County and continuing for almost 8 years with an highly combative ex-spouse. I had almost lost all hope of getting it resolved in a healthy way. There was an escalating domestic abuse situation and my children were in danger. Not only did Shawn help us get the protection we needed from the court, he took time out of his busy schedule to speak with both my kids, as well as myself in order to secure a guardian et litem to help them have a voice. My kids are now thriving and have been in a stable, safe environment for almost 3 years now. All thanks to Attorney Stottlemeyer and his hard-working team at Mooney Law. We are very grateful and couldn’t have done this alone. Highly recommend.
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04 May, 2022 by Patrick davis
Shawn Stottlemyer is an exceptional professional whose keen legal expertise and dedication made a difference in my DUI case, resulting in a successful outcome. I would highly recommend Shawn and am grateful for his advice, guidance, and the time he took to explain all aspects of the process. His experience as a trial attorney reflected in the excellent way in which he presented my case in court. I really appreciate his efforts and his responsiveness.
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21 Oct, 2024 by Saddik azmy
Best attorney in Carlisle trustable and honest 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
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16 Oct, 2024 by Kristina c
I had the pleasure of working with Atty Shannon Costa on a very important case involving CYA that could have had a very big impact on my career. Atty Costa was very professional and made sure to get all the paperwork in on time even emailing me at the start of her vacation to make sure everything was complete. Her fees were very reasonable and she made sure to get the job done and see it through until the end as CYA ended up dropping everything. Thanks Shannon for everything!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Sherry eslinger
Brandon was the worst lawyer for a child custody trial. He was not prepared at all. He 5 months to get ready and didn't. Was a waste of 10 grand. I would not recommend this firm.
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13 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
I have known and dealt with this attorney for 15 plus years. Of all attorneys I have known he is by far the easiest to talk with, always quietly pleasant, bright, and willing to listen. I found him exceptionally knowledgeable and clever in dealing in real estate matters, and equally astute with accounting, numbers, and tax matters. I highly recommend him in those arenas. I would, in my experience, stay within those areas for his services, and have no hesitation in highly recommending him for same.
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16 Jan, 2023 by Kaylee garber
doesn’t do his job. i’ve been waiting and trying to get my belongings back from one of his clients for 7 months now. all he wants is your money.
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31 Jan, 2022 by Fourtraxjay
All I can say is that he is absolutely horrible at returning calls. I waited weeks and weeks for a return call that never came, on more than one occasion.
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04 Aug, 2021 by Amy fahnestock
Doug is a very intelligent lawyer that does all the work for your issues.
He gets the job done.
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08 Oct, 2018 by Will allen
I felt like attorney Kendall genuinely cared about the troubles I had going on that I was looking for help with. He was honest and fully understood and respected my priorities. Which was very important to me. I felt a lot better after my consultation with him and offered to pay for it, even though there was no charge and he declined payment. If I ever need representation in the future I would call attorney Kendall right away. I also would recommend him to anyone who needs representation.
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02 Jul, 2018 by Darrell
I hired Attorney Kendall to represent me after a separation I received with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in 2015. After the initial consultation and retainer, Attorney Kendall represented me at my unemployment and civil service hearing. He stated after the hearing and in multiple emails that he was confident in a positive outcome. In March 2016 the civil service commission dismissed my appeal. Attorney Kendall then asked the civil service commission for reconsideration and appealed my determination to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. After continued conversations and emails where Attorney Kendall stated that he was confident in a positive outcome, the civil service commission denied my reconsideration and the Commonwealth Court upheld the civil service commission’s findings. I personally believe Attorney Kendall had my best interests in mind and communicated well with me. However, working with the Scaringi Law firm it was a huge waste of money after a VERY large financial investment for absolutely nothing!! I question whether honesty was of virtue or if I was continually assured of the positive outcome due to my financial investment.
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22 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Attorney Kendall has always been professional, prompt and knowledgable regarding all my legal questions and needs. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a divorce or family law attorney.
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04 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Marcus was very professional. He does a great job explaining things to me. He fought hard for me and was willing to go the extra mile when my ex refused to cooperate. He also was willing to listen to my concerns and what was happening with my situation. I can't say enough about how great this attorney is.
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19 Mar, 2015 by Anonymous
I entered a case agreement in January 2013 and paid a retainer to have my case started. After numerous unreturned phone calls and nothing being done I reset and appointment December 2014 and was at that point just planning to have my retainer returned. Two years of waiting is unexceptable business practice to nearly any company. After setting a new appointment a complaint was filed against the defendant and a phone call was made to this lawyer offering a poor settlement. In the ensuing three months since numerous calls have been made and I finally stopping calling after being told "he is with a client" or out of the office. Voicemails that I left from over two weeks ago have yet to be returned to me. I feel this lawyer has no interest in doing this case despite taking my payments. I would highly recommend anyone needing a lawyer to not use McKnight law firm
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11 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous
If you are using ground for exactly what it was zoned for on the state, county, and local level and need to contact the attorney that handled the settlement on said property due to an issue with the local level and you are told that "You should be more neighborly." and "Maybe you should move." and then he bills you, while not dealing with, correcting, or representing you on the local level issue, this would be Mike Scherer. Unfortunately, this wasn't the first time we have had such issues with Mike, thankfully we have been able to find attorneys that actually understand the issues and are interested in helping and we have been found not at fault in all of these situations.
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29 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Attorney Scherer was recommended by another local law office that did not have the time to take on my divorce case. Though my case was in most ways simple and straightforward, it was complicated but the irrational and unpredictable behavior of my now ex-spouse, plus the frequently aggressive yet marginally competent actions of her counsel. Throughout the proceedings, Attorney Scherer gave me excellent legal advice and communicated effectively as to what was happening and what I should expect. He defeated several motions contrary to my interests that were filed by the opposing attorney.
I have been involved in numerous legal proceedings, but nothing can compare to the emotional stakes in a divorce. Attorney Scherer was highly sympathetic to my personal situation and the difficulties I was going through. Attorney Scherer has a very professional demeanor yet also treated me as a friend. He offered encouragement and support and helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. To my delight, the light at the end of the tunnel was NOT an oncoming train, but newfound freedom.
In determining the final settlement, Attorney Scherer was clearly the superior negotiator, and his familiarity with the Divorce Master's Office in Carlisle also worked to my advantage. In the end, Attorney Scherer reduced my alimony obligation by several years and tens of thousands of dollars. I guesstimate that the amount of money he saved me was around ten times what his services cost me. I will always be indebted to Attorney Scherer.
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What a Real Estate Lawyer Can Do for You
A real estate lawyer provides legal assistance in transactions and disputes involving property, including residential and commercial real estate. Whether you're buying, selling, leasing, or developing property, a real estate attorney can help ensure that your transactions are legally sound and your rights are protected. They review contracts, perform due diligence, resolve disputes, and provide legal representation in negotiations and litigation involving property matters.
Real estate lawyers are crucial in safeguarding your investment by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws, as well as protecting you from potential legal pitfalls related to property ownership and transactions.
When Should I Hire a Real Estate Lawyer?
Hiring a real estate lawyer is beneficial in various scenarios, including:
- Buying or selling property: When navigating complex real estate contracts, it’s advisable to have a lawyer review and ensure that the terms are favorable and legal.
- Commercial property transactions: For leasing, purchasing, or selling commercial properties, a lawyer can help manage the intricate legal aspects of such transactions.
- Zoning or land use issues: If you're planning to develop property or change its use, a real estate lawyer can guide you through zoning laws and land use regulations.
- Resolving property disputes: For boundary disputes, title issues, or disagreements over property rights, a lawyer can help mediate or litigate the matter.
- Foreclosures or evictions: If you're dealing with foreclosure or managing a tenant eviction, legal representation ensures that the process adheres to local laws and protects your interests.
- Title and deed issues: Lawyers can help clear title disputes, ensure the legitimacy of property deeds, and handle transfers of ownership.
What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?
A real estate lawyer provides a range of services to help with property transactions and disputes, including:
- Contract drafting and review: Ensuring that purchase agreements, leases, and other contracts are legally binding, fair, and protect your interests.
- Title search and clearance: Conducting a thorough title search to ensure that the property has no legal claims or liens that could affect ownership.
- Facilitate closing: Managing the closing process in real estate transactions, including reviewing final documents and ensuring that everything is in order before the transfer of ownership.
- Resolve disputes: Handling legal disputes related to property ownership, boundaries, zoning, or tenants.
- Assist in financing: Reviewing loan agreements and mortgage documents to ensure the terms are fair and legally sound.
- Zoning and land use advice: Guiding clients through the complexities of zoning laws and building regulations for property development or renovation projects.
How Are Real Estate Lawyers Paid?
Real estate lawyers typically charge for their services in the following ways:
- Flat fee: Many real estate transactions, such as reviewing a sales contract or assisting with a closing, are charged on a flat-fee basis.
- Hourly rates: If a lawyer is handling complex disputes or litigation, they may charge by the hour. Hourly rates can vary significantly based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Contingency fees: In rare cases, such as property disputes or claims for damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win or settle the case.
- Retainer: For ongoing legal support, some clients may pay a retainer, which is an upfront fee used as a deposit for future legal services.
It's important to clarify the fee structure with your attorney before hiring them to avoid any surprises.
How Much Does a Real Estate Lawyer Cost?
The cost of a real estate lawyer varies based on the complexity of the matter, the location of the property, and the lawyer’s experience. Key factors that affect pricing include:
- Type of transaction or issue: Simple tasks, like contract reviews, typically cost less than handling a complex property dispute or litigation.
- Experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in high-demand areas, like urban centers, often charge higher rates.
- Billing structure: Lawyers may charge a flat fee for basic services like document review or hourly for more time-intensive work such as disputes or litigation.
Flat fees for straightforward services like closing assistance may range from $500 to $1,500.
Hourly rates can range from $150 to $400 or more, depending on the attorney’s experience and location.
Always discuss fees upfront to understand the overall cost of the legal service you're receiving.
Top Questions to Ask a Real Estate Lawyer
Before hiring a real estate lawyer, ask the following questions to ensure they are the right fit for your legal needs:
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What experience do you have with real estate law?
Ensure the lawyer has experience in the type of real estate transaction or dispute you’re facing, whether residential, commercial, or development-related. -
What is your fee structure?
Ask how the lawyer charges for services - whether it's a flat fee, hourly rate, or retainer - so there are no surprises later on. -
How long will the process take?
Especially important for real estate transactions or disputes with deadlines, ask for a general estimate of how long the process will last. -
Have you handled cases similar to mine?
Experience with similar transactions or disputes can give you confidence that the lawyer knows how to handle your case. -
Will you handle my case personally, or will it be passed to another attorney?
Confirm who will be handling the bulk of your case work, especially in larger firms where junior lawyers may take on some responsibilities. -
Can you provide references?
Speaking with past clients can give you insight into the lawyer's experience and how they handle cases.
How to Check the Credibility of a Real Estate Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a reputable real estate lawyer, take these steps:
- Check with the state bar association: Verify that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with no disciplinary actions on their record.
- Read online reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on legal directories and platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell to see what past clients have said.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have past clients willing to share their experiences.
- Review their track record and expertise: Look at the lawyer’s website or LinkedIn profile for information about their experience in real estate law and any relevant cases they’ve handled.
- Membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of respected legal or real estate organizations, like the American Bar Association’s Real Property Division, often signal credibility and expertise.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make your first meeting with a real estate lawyer productive, you should prepare the following materials:
- Relevant property documents: Bring purchase agreements, lease contracts, mortgage documents, zoning permits, or any other paperwork related to your case.
- A summary of the issue or transaction: Be ready to explain the situation, whether it's a property dispute, contract negotiation, or development issue.
- Questions about the legal process: Prepare a list of questions about how the lawyer will handle your case and what steps are involved.
- Financial documents or loan agreements: If the case involves financing or a mortgage, bring any related documents for the lawyer to review.
- Your goals and timeline: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, and if there are any deadlines that need to be considered, such as closing dates or legal filings.
By coming prepared, you can ensure that your consultation is efficient and informative, allowing you to assess whether the lawyer is the right fit for your real estate needs.
