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06 Nov, 2024 by Cameron walden
Very fast responsive company. I am a business owner, so my time is very limited. Capital to Coast took care of everything and reported back to me when the matter was handled in court. I appreciate all the work and communication and will refer them to anyone who needs some good efficient law help.
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25 Oct, 2024 by Victor whitehead
25 Oct, 2024 by Cynthia cattenhead-whitehead
Capital Coast NC Law Group, thank you for your service we were very pleased with them, when we walked in the door we was greeted with a smile the staff was very polite and friendly. My husband had a speeding ticket and Capital Coast Law group cleared up his ticket with no points on his driving license and no changes to our Insurance. I would recommend their services to anyone.
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07 Feb, 2025 by Berenice cruz
Got over $$3,500 stolen from my attorney. He promise to take our case to sue a company and every time we asked for updates he will have an excuse. It’s been a year (12 months) and no work was done, we have ask for our money back and he was failed to provide an explanation on where the money is. He said he has to deduct his hours which no work was ever presented to us. In the whole year NOTHING was ever done. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
Update:
Ms Andrew provided me with an invoice where he charged us $250 for just REVIEWING emails, this means he DID NOT REPLY, he did not do anything but received it.
Emails that he decided to ignored, he wants us to sign an invoice for a check when he is not even acknowledging the $200 that Mr River promise to add to our fund. He is also charging us more than what we had agreed on.
The agreement was that he was going to charged $250 for every HOUR Working on our case. He is charging us $250 for emails WE send asking about our case! EMAILS he decided to ignored. And unless he has a disability I can’t understand how long it took him to read my email.
We got over $3,250 for him LOOKING at our emails.
Please be careful because if that’s not stealing money idk what is.
In the refund the wants to give us is only for $375 back and asking us to sign a disclosure saying “we are happy with his service and all charges are accurate” IF THATS NOT STEALING PEOPLES MONEY, I DONT KNOW WHAT IS!
Funny you claimed we didn’t dispute the charges when we are asking you to send us the drafting work you claim you did. And NOTHING HAS BEEN PROVIDED. WE ARE DISPUTING ALL THOSE $3,250 that you did not work, you ignore emails.
I dispute those charges as soon as you sent them.
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24 Dec, 2024 by Saara raja
Andrew was 45 minutes late to our first court appearance. I was sent multiple reminders from his firm to appear at the correct time, and I was getting more and more stressed when he did not show up. I called his office and they had no idea where he was and assured me that they would contact him and find out. Finally he showed up 45 minutes late. I did not get an apology or explanation for why he was late.
Andrew was representing me in a tenant eviction where the tenant was living in my property without leaving for 6 months. This is the first time that I have ever gone through an eviction so I hired him. He was supposed to check the rent bonds each month so that we could remove the tenant any time they did not pay their bonds to the court. He failed to check the October rent bond because we were attempting to negotiate with the tenant. Instead he waited until November and then realized the tenant hadn't paid in October and we could have filed to remove her weeks earlier. This inaction lost me 1 month of income. He will probably reply here that he didn't check the bond because he was negotiating - but I fail to see why both tasks are mutually exclusive. I am literally paying for his time (retainer paid for his hourly rate so it's not like I asked him to do this for free), so why were the tasks I asked him to do not done?
When I asked Andrew to acknowledge this mistake or provide me with a discount on his rate for the income that he lost me, he sent me the following reply, direct quote: "I have 100 other cases going on besides yours. The rent bond information is publicly available. So, it is also something that you could have checked just as easily." If he has 100 other cases and can't give my case the attention it needs, maybe he should take on less cases. And obviously if I was a legal expert and could have gone through this process on my own, I wouldn't have needed a lawyer in the first place.
EDIT - He was absolutely 45 minutes late. To deny that would be an absolute lie. I sat in the court room by myself while the judge skipped over me and went to other cases, and she directly said that we can come back to mine when my council shows up. And I did bring this up to Andrew by asking him to state clearly (by email) exactly what time he would be at court for the next court appearance.
As for why I said "Thank you" in emails??? and didn't call out the issues immediately it's because I was afraid that if I call out ineffective work during my case, that I would be retaliated against and the work wouldn't be performed at all. There's a reason I had to follow up over 100 times.
You are also misrepresenting me here. I NEVER once asked why you didn't file the writ of possession while we were negotiating. I understand ethics very well. I only asked why you didn't VERIFY that the tenant paid her bond. Isn't the saying "knowledge is power"? When the tenant flaked from turning up to sign the negotiated paperwork, we should have been able to file the Writ of Possession Immediately. Or even immediately after our court date. Instead because you never checked this fact, we had to wait weeks!!
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21 Dec, 2024 by Brett matthew
Service - 0 stars
Quality of work - 0 stars
Any type of case resolution - 0 stars
A waste of my entire fee that was paid.
Mr. Gordon -
It seems all your time trying to prove to my cc company that you did the work I paid for was most of the work you did, because that's more work than I ever saw for myself.... Which is what I told them, and the reason it was in your favor was because one of the deadlines of my cc company to reply to your response expired and I was not aware. As I explained to them, all the paperwork you showed them were never provided to me, and the reason I asked for a refund in the first place was due to your lack of communication, professionalism, and any type of quality of work (or lack thereof). It's the only logical explanation in the first place, since I have paid money for services which I have never received, and I have no resolution of the case you were hired to perform. Presumably, if it took you “several hours” to refute my claim, you didn’t start out with enough evidence to disprove it in the first place. And my “audacity” comes from being the fact that I am the one that ended up wasting every penny I gave you, with nothing to show for it. I think that you are the audacious one, to think that I am not deserving of any refund, because you had to spend time to manufacture evidence of your work you did for me.
Edit to respond to your edit:
I'm responding so that we stick to the facts as opposed to manufacturing hyperbole and you misrepresenting what happened, and taking no responsibility for your actions as a professional.
To reiterate, I lost the chargeback because, as the bank told me multiple times, we went past the deadline required by the bank to respond. In addition you showed the bank "evidence" of work you had done for the case, which I had never seen before, and could have easily been manufactured after the fact.
And to keep facts straight again, I never disputed the fee charged for the consultation, only the fees for the case, which was never performed. Way back I asked for a refund from you when there wasn't even any work performed yet, and you offered me a very small fraction of my fee. It was then that I realized you were not going to be reasonable and I initiated the chargeback. Throughout the time of the case I had to continuously do my own legwork for the case and emails to you went unanswered for days at a time. I was also extremely dissatisfied with your attention to my case, and knowledge of procedure, which is another reason I asked for a refund. I had to hire different representation for my case due to your lack of attention and resolution. I find it interesting in all of your responses you never claim to have represented me or found any resolution in my case. I think if you had finished the case, and then I initiated a chargeback, that would be a scam, not me trying to get some money back before the case was started because I was dissatisfied with your service. You offered me approximately a 25% refund of my original fees, which was before anything was even started for the case. If I had been represented to my satisfaction, or you recovered any damages in my case, I would have not asked for anything back, obviously. In this case the scam seems to be accepting my total fee with no resolution or progress to my case, and I find it preposterous that you expect you should be compensated for time responding to my dispute, when I was dissatisfied with my service in the first place.
Also I think we should leave anyone accepting credit card payments from me out of the equation, since you have zero knowledge of the subject. I hope my fee is worth it to you, since you seem to have a business practice of accepting funds for work not done, which seems like more of a scam to me.
Merry Christmas
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16 Feb, 2025 by Janice clements
They took their time with me explained everything I needed to do I could finally understand what I was going through...I would definitely recommend them.
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12 Feb, 2025 by Christine shelton
Everyone was very nice and helpful. I feel very comfortable with the McIntyre Elder Law firm and I'm positive that I will finally have peace of mind knowing that my son will be taken care of after I am gone.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Roe prajka
You made everything easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much
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18 Feb, 2025 by Ken forester
I highly recommend staying away from this firm and Trent Grissom. He was told to file a simple insurance claim 4 times. None of which did. He was fired. I posted a negative review on Google and he threatened to *sue me for defamation* really Trent?? Is this the type of attorney you would use??? I would recommend reading other website reviews which are poor. They will charge you for every small email even when it is unsolicited.
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18 Feb, 2025 by Jacqueline bobo
Many thanks to McGrath & Spielberger for their invaluable assistance with my business legal needs. They provide expert advice and guidance, highly responsive, and thorough! I highly recommend their services to any business owner seeking reliable legal support.
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29 Jan, 2025 by Anonymous
Kelly was very professional and made the legal process of filing the correct Deed to our property with the County Cler in Charleston County!
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15 Nov, 2024 by Sandra rowland
18 Aug, 2024 by Elijah cox
23 Jul, 2024 by Dymond simmons
Ms.Beth is Amazing she was willing to take on Our Case .She is truly Helpful in explaining everything to us what was going to take place.IF ANYONE need a GOOD Lawyer PLEASE PLEASE give her a call it is worth every dime and she is a Female I will Only use her if I ever need a Lawyer again Thank You Ms. Beth for Everything 🙏🙏🙏
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19 Dec, 2024 by Lizbeth vicente
I can even had words to express all my gratitude, thanks so much for your help with my case, always with an excellent communication regarding my case . Don’t hesitate to reach Law Office of Chris Barnes 💯 recommended!
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16 Oct, 2024 by Maria sagastume aparicio
Es es increíble habla y escribe perfecto el español me sentí muy cómoda hablando con el y mis papeles de migración fueron rápidos ya tengo mi tarjeta de trabajo y ahora ya solo estoy esperando mi tarjeta de residencia gracias a Dios y al abogado Cris
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11 Oct, 2024 by Yaneth rivas
22 Jan, 2025 by M s
We had the pleasure of working with William Sparks at Wilson, Lackey, Rohr & Hall, P.C and we cannot recommend him highly enough. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for our case was evident from the very first meeting. Mr. Sparks was not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also empathetic and approachable, making the entire legal process much less stressful. Thanks to his diligent work, our case was resolved favorably, and I am extremely grateful for his outstanding service.
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12 Dec, 2024 by Duncan robinson
I used Will Sparks for a business matter. He was very professional, kept good contact, and very punctual. I would very much so recommend him.
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07 Dec, 2024 by Zac stephenson
These guys have your back. On point. Professional. Took my concerns very seriously. If needed I will absolutely give them a call again.
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17 Jan, 2025 by Dennison appraisal services
Professional, fast, friendly-everything we needed was handled and we didn't have to worry about anything. We highly recommend this firm for real estate services.
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02 Jan, 2025 by Landon smith
Hill Real Estate Law Office was wonderful to work with. Marissa Hill and Michaela M. made our real estate closing a breeze. They were very professional and worked quickly to meet our quick deadline to close. I would recommend Hill Real Estate Law Office for all of your legal needs in estate planing and real estate. Thank You!
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26 Nov, 2024 by Des des
Excellent estate planning services from start to finish! Personalized care & respectful team to work with. Highly recommend working with this law office.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Daryl levesque
Great job everyone. Thanks for all your help
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08 Nov, 2024 by Frank jetton
I would recommend Maggie, Jennifer, Nicolas & Rachel for my next real closing. Great experience!
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31 Oct, 2024 by Ashley maglio
My husband and I are first time homebuyers, and the best decision we made (other than the house itself) was picking Midtown law as our closing attorney. Jason did our closing, while Matt and Angie surprised us with champagne at the table. Jason was so thorough, answering all of our questions and telling us the major things we need to know. Angie&Matt made our closing experience stand out. They made us feel so special and important. Throughout the entire closing process Angie’s team was on top of everything!! they kept us up to date with where we were at, telling us what we could expect. I swear they don’t clock out, everyone made themselves available on nights and weekends very much outside of business hours. This just shows how they go above and beyond to make your closing happen. All the paralegals were fantastic, especially their funder. She let us know the SECOND we were recorded. Seriously the best. I could not recommend this team more!! If you want a seamless closing process with the most attentive people—you need Midtown Law. Thank you again ! ☺️
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30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
23 Jan, 2025 by Cincear weaver
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30 Jan, 2025 by Marcus stanley
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02 Nov, 2024 by Lisa. east joines
I called Brewer and Brewer to help me get my son out of jail I gave 900.00 dollars for them to do a title search for a bond that didnt do anything I was told not to do anything else till I heard from them well after 3 days nothing so I called back and was assured they would call me back ,still waiting another day I called back assured again someone would call me. IM STILL WAITING A WEEK LATER AND MY SON IS STILL IN JAIL SO YOU CAN HIRE THEM IF YOU WANT BUT DONT HOLD YOUR BREATH CAUSE YOU MIGHT DIE WAITING ON THEM TO CALL YOU BACK
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31 May, 2024 by Jenni eller
Amazing staff, easy to get in contact with and pleasant to talk to. Attorneys are also very willing to help anyway they can and go above and beyond for
their client. Would highly reccommend if there was a rating for higher than 5 stars it would be easy to rate them even higher. Very thankful to have such a great team in wilkes county who is so great at what services they offer!
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07 May, 2024 by Summer walker
I hired Zack to help me with my custody case. I cannot begin to express my gratitude for the most professional representation. Him and his team stuck by my side through the whole process and helped answer any questions I had. I admire their kindness, composure, work ethic and communication skills. 10/10 would recommend using them for any legal needs you may have.
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19 Feb, 2025 by Glen neff
Proactive and timely communication. Handled my case like a pro.
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14 Feb, 2025 by Tommy augustine
Mr. Portnoy was awesome, quick, and efficient. I just contacted him for a short phone call, texted him my email address for link to payment portal, made payment, and Douglas took care of the rest! He had emailed me back the results before end of business on the court date, and he did much better for my situation than I expected. This guy is fire for your traffic ticket! I highly recommend!
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07 Feb, 2025 by Jonathan wise
19 Feb, 2025 by Glen neff
Proactive and timely communication. Handled my case like a pro.
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14 Feb, 2025 by Tommy augustine
Mr. Portnoy was awesome, quick, and efficient. I just contacted him for a short phone call, texted him my email address for link to payment portal, made payment, and Douglas took care of the rest! He had emailed me back the results before end of business on the court date, and he did much better for my situation than I expected. This guy is fire for your traffic ticket! I highly recommend!
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07 Feb, 2025 by Jonathan wise
19 Feb, 2025 by Glen neff
Proactive and timely communication. Handled my case like a pro.
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14 Feb, 2025 by Tommy augustine
Mr. Portnoy was awesome, quick, and efficient. I just contacted him for a short phone call, texted him my email address for link to payment portal, made payment, and Douglas took care of the rest! He had emailed me back the results before end of business on the court date, and he did much better for my situation than I expected. This guy is fire for your traffic ticket! I highly recommend!
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07 Feb, 2025 by Jonathan wise
20 Nov, 2024 by Sandy weinstein
Bob Morton was one of the worst attorneys i have dealt with. He told me he was going to settle my case. A neighbor had taken part of my property. He said he was going to research it. He said he would let his legal secretary do a lot of the research to save me money. Not true. Every week he was asking me for more money. He did not question why the surveyor suddenly said he may have made a mistake on surveying my property after he said he was sure the property was mine. He said if the other surveyor said I was wrong maybe I was. Mr. Morton was terrible in solving or helping me. He cost me a tremendous amount of money, then quit on me. Come to find out, he was wrong. The property was mine. A tree fell and the stake was under the tree. I lost over 100k not including close to 80k in attorneys fees. I lost a triangle of property, 8 ft by several hundred feet. I felt like was he cash cow, every week wanting more money but never doing anything to help the situation.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Ashley davy
Bob gives solid advice and will keep you on track. He is very personable and easy to talk with.
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29 Apr, 2022 by Ladee grace justice
I couldn’t have asked for better representation. I contacted Bob to help me with a very complex real estate matter that involved a fairly bellicose adverse party. His erudition, professionalism, and tact in handling this case resulted in a successful and timely outcome. He managed to take a conflict that I had been dealing with for over a year, and had it successfully settled within a little over a month’s time. I don’t think this could have been accomplished if not for his insightful approach. In a word, his representation was exemplary. I highly recommend his services.
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18 Mar, 2024 by Patricia stanberry
10 Jun, 2023 by Dana smith
Always professional and thorough. The only attorney I engage in the area.
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02 Jun, 2023 by Craig bryson
03 Feb, 2025 by Jay garlow
Very good lawyer, happy with his services.
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12 Sep, 2024 by Tim jones
As a friend, I’ve always known Mr Murphy to be reliable, empathetic, and trustworthy, and these same qualities shine through in his work as an attorney. He has handled my legal matters with the same level of care and commitment he brings to our friendship, and I couldn’t be more grateful. If you need legal help, I couldn’t recommend anyone better.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Dan h
23 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Working with Katrina Smith has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my entire life. She walked me through the Trademark and Copyright process and took the time to thoroughly audit my website and brand, along with helping me successfully file my very first trademark!
Not only is Katrina super attentive to my needs as a business, but she has that personal touch that is tremendously important especially when it comes to sensitive matters like your intellectual property. Katrina even helped me with creating the unique formation of my business name, just going to further show you how she is genuinely invested in the success and wellbeing of my business and its future.
I highly recommend Katrina to anyone who is looking for a passionate, attentive and incredibly talented and professional trademark and intellectual property attorney and advocate. I’ve learned so much about how to protect my business while working with Katrina and this kind of service that she provides is truly one-of-a-kind. I recommend her to anyone I can!
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14 Apr, 2024 by George
I highly recommend her. She was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She took the time to understand my business and provided personalized guidance throughout the entire process. She was also very responsive to my questions and always made herself available when I needed her. Thanks to her, my trademark application was approved in a timely manner. I couldn't be happier with the service she provided and would definitely use her services again in the future.
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05 Apr, 2023 by Keith
Katrina walked me through step by step in getting my business trademarked. She was super-detailed, very communicative, patient and she was fun to work with and she is not a boring lawyer!
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06 Oct, 2024 by Anonymous
Brandon helped me and my husband resolve a dispute with the landlord of a property we’d rented but never moved into. He helped us to settle quickly (within 20 days), outside of court, and for a fair price. He saved us from paying thousands more to this landlord while they dragged their feet finding a new tenent. We are overall very happy with Brandon’s services and would recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.
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03 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Brandon gave a very clear, thorough, and helpful response to my questions. I actually tried to hire him but realized it would not work out because my business operates in a different state.
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29 Jul, 2022 by Sharrod
Attorney Brandon Robinson is extremely knowledgeable and proficient in Estate Planning and tax-related legal complexities. The scope and competence of Brandon’s Estate Planning legal knowledge were readily evident and demonstrated during our initial introductory phone consultation. Brandon effectively communicated various legal concepts, opinions, and recommendations relative to my Estate Planning questions, needs, and expectations. Brandon proposed and delivered legal opinions and recommendations that were thorough, clear, concise and applicable to my specific wills, deeds, and tax-related estate issues. Brandon’s comprehensive legal concepts, opinions, and recommendations were utilized as strategic guidelines in effectively resolving and settling my specific wills, deeds, and tax-related estate issues. Based on Brandon’s demonstrated legal expertise, guidance, and full resolution of my estate issues—I highly, highly recommend Attorney Brandon Alexander Robinson as a trusted, honest, dependable, effective, and highly-qualified Estate Planning legal counsel.
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23 Mar, 2023 by Loretta
Shayla Richberg is very knowledgeable and professional. She has truly been a blessing throughout my ongoing legal matter. She has gone above and beyond countless times doing extensive research and timely filing of notices, briefs, pleadings, etc. Shayla is very thorough and continues to keep me updated every step of the way. She has given me numerous credits which have in turn helped me cover my financial responsibility. Shayla is always fully prepared for her hearings and utilizes her legal expertise to prove her case presenting the facts while applying the law. I’m thankful that Shayla is handling my case and will not hesitate to contact her for any legal issues in the future.
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03 Jan, 2023 by Anonymous
This law firm exemplified the highest level of excellence! They were better than any firm I’ve ever worked with in the past. They were proactive, and responsive throughout the entire process! I highly recommend anyone needing an attorney to seek out Richberg Law! They are the Best of the best.
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05 Oct, 2022 by Angela h
The process was fast and worry free! I had a great experience! I was very satisfied with how fast it was too close.
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29 Sep, 2021 by Amaury
I and my wife recently worked with Mrs. Casandra Strunk in the preparation of our wills and other legal documents. She is extremely thorough and competent and will ensure her clients fully understand the documents they are signing. She is very sweet and easy to work with. Her paralegal and other office workers are also very professional and courteous. I highly recommend Cassandra Strunk for your legal needs.
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24 Sep, 2021 by Sabrina
Cassandra and her team were wonderful. I was able to update my estate documents with an easy process. I also appreciate Cassandra providing recommendations and her insights on scenarios I should consider now and in the future as I am planning for my families future. Cassandra and her team were very responsive and a delight to work with.
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21 Sep, 2021 by Stephen
Cassandra helped us with a change to our Will and medical power of attorney. She was timely and efficient in this process and explained concisely each step in the documentation.
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30 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Doug was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and took his time to make sure my husband knew all of our options and had all the information we needed. I would definitely recommend him!
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08 May, 2015 by Galon
I needed a will and other related documents prepared and Mr Hall responsed right away via email. I told him what my needs were and he was able to prepare all the right documents immediately. He always was very nice, respectful and timely. After I received the documents I was able to set up a time to meet him at the office. When I arrived everything went smoothly and he answered all the questions I had. I highly recommend Mr Hall to any potiential clients! Thank you so much for all your help. I feel secure knowing my family is taking care of!
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08 May, 2015 by Will
I arrive at my appointment early and Mr. Hall did not hesitate to meet with me. I appreciated all the insight that he provided. I felt as if he wanted to provide the best help with my concern and he remained respectful throughout our conversation. I would recommend his service to any one of my colleagues and family members.
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26 Jul, 2022 by Jennifer
Brooks is a wonderful attorney and I highly recommend giving him a call if you are in need of a attorney. His assistant Madi stays on top of things and always responds within 30 minutes or so. After my license was revoked due to unpaid fines, I got a few Driving While Licence Revoked charges. Brooks not only helped me get my license back but he was able to have all of the charges dismissed. And to top it all off I was a court-appointed client meaning that because I was unable to hire an attorney on my own at the time, I filled out the required forms about my financial situation and the judge granted my request for a court-appointed lawyer. So I did not have to pay. I was treated no differently than any other client
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28 Jan, 2022 by Greg
I received a speeding ticket on Rt. 95 in Johnston County NC which is a 5 hour drive away from my home. I hired Brooks Carter Law PLLC. to represent me on "must appear" charges. Brooks Carter appeared on my behalf and I was extremely pleased with the out come and even more pleased that I did not have to make the 5 hour journey back to NC.
Thanks Brooks!
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17 Nov, 2021 by Ashley
I would highly recommend Brooks to represent anyone needing legal advice & counseling. He is honest & through. My case was handled in a timely manner with winning results! His price is affordable and reasonable with the service he provides.
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24 Aug, 2022 by Andrea
Was behind the ball when I finally went to him. He has been amazing from the beginning! Two years of a nasty custody battle plus another year or more in divorce battles. Have no doubt he was the lawyer for me. He fought at every turn for me and my kids!
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13 Apr, 2022 by Amanda
We have battled a complicated, high conflict custody case for over 3 years. He fought hard for me and my kids and gave us our lives back. Very thankful I had him in my corner the entire time.
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29 Oct, 2021 by Sherri
Ronnie Ingle has helped my family out in several custody cases and a civil case. He is amazing and always follows through with everything he tells you. 100% recommend him!!!
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23 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Gary was recommended to me by my realtor as being the best attorney to help me thru the process of purchasing a HUD owned property - due to his meticulous & thorough nature. I was immediately impressed by the detail in Gary's dialogue during our initial consultation - he very clearly stated the tasks at hand for our respective roles & was very transparent about items we needed clarity on from the government office we were working with. The following discussions with Gary were truly enjoyable - he would offer updates & never hesitated to explain the 'building blocks' of any particular aspect at my request. He was inspiring, even with his general status reports. When we worked our way into the homestretch of closing on the property, i mentioned that I was worried some of my labor crews would not be available to help remediate the property on our timeline, Gary worked on my behalf at warp speed to close on an updated schedule that solved this conflict. He was nothing short of a blessing!
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07 May, 2020 by Lori
Gary was so wonderful and helpful through out our home purchase experience. Gary is extremely knowledgeable and professional and clearly an advocate for his clients. Should you need a real estate attorney, we would definitely recommend Gary!
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07 Sep, 2018 by Katie
My husband and I sought out Gary Miller to draw up life planning documents (will, POA, etc) for us. He was easy to schedule with, a jargon-free communicator, and genuinely interested in us making informed decisions. We had a very positive experience.
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18 Dec, 2019 by Amy
Doug McClanahan is a very professional and well skilled lawyer. We have worked with him on several occasions and can say we will continue to turn to him when needed. He is knowledgeable, concise, skilled and well mannered.
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21 Oct, 2019 by Tom
I have worked with Doug Since 2001 after meeting him at a conference where he gave a presentation. After hearing him speak I knew he would be a good addition to my business for what he could offer. I have always worked well with Doug as he has taken care of the clients I have referred to him in a most professional, honest, courteous and timely manner, and with very reasonable costs. It has always been a pleasure to work with Doug, and will continue to do so.
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12 Oct, 2019 by John
My wife and I had an issue with our home. Doug was recommended by our closing attorney. He performed as expected and we received a settlement that was what we expected. Excellent with contract work and avoids pitfalls. He has earned our highest rating.
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10 Feb, 2025 by Quinn jooss
Always available, incredibly friendly, and stellar results. They kept in constant communication so I always knew what was going on. Couldn't ask for more.
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09 Feb, 2025 by Lakeisha smith
My husband is starting up his company and needed a reliable law firm that is also quick on getting the job done and right handling contracts and NDA's. He went to Trans law firm through word of mouth, he was pleasantly happy with how sufficient the team was. I would highly recommend this firm to make you feel like a part of the family base firm, reliable and able to get the job done.
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03 Feb, 2025 by Elliott tran
Sonny Tran is the best help I could’ve had. It was an incredibly smooth process and he helped everything easy to understand. He was great, the team was informative and made everything a breeze!
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19 Dec, 2024 by Annette
Kenneth did an outstanding job representing my case. It was dismissed, for which I am most grateful.
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19 Dec, 2024 by J c
16 Dec, 2024 by Ali lamar
Gary Berman is very knowledgeable, thorough and fair with his pricing. Handles my real estate and estate issues. Easy working with him.
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17 Dec, 2024 by Charles. a
Gloria bravo is the best always has great energy and very enjoyable presence
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16 Dec, 2024 by Auntee lele
I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Gloria today. She is the biggest ray of sunshine. Very professional, knowledgeable,outgoing, and most of all comforting. My office experience was absolutely wonderful!
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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.
