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03 Jan, 2024 by Kevin kozeny
No return calls says alot
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20 Dec, 2023 by Nicole sandoval
very knowledgeable... and easy to talk to .
I am glad i called
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16 Nov, 2023 by Kenny jones
What can I say, the best experience and outcome I could receive! Julie was straight forward and direct with what she needed from me, which I liked. It made me feel like there were no shortcuts or games being played. This gave me confidence that my case may not take as long as I thought. Furthermore, Julie was patient in explaining and communicating EVERYTHING. I felt as if I could pass the bar after every one of our conversations(lol). I would highly recommend and use Ms. Fowlers services again!!
P.S. Her rates are super competitive compared to other Law Firms I contacted.
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03 Jan, 2024 by Kevin kozeny
No return calls says alot
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20 Dec, 2023 by Nicole sandoval
very knowledgeable... and easy to talk to .
I am glad i called
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16 Nov, 2023 by Kenny jones
What can I say, the best experience and outcome I could receive! Julie was straight forward and direct with what she needed from me, which I liked. It made me feel like there were no shortcuts or games being played. This gave me confidence that my case may not take as long as I thought. Furthermore, Julie was patient in explaining and communicating EVERYTHING. I felt as if I could pass the bar after every one of our conversations(lol). I would highly recommend and use Ms. Fowlers services again!!
P.S. Her rates are super competitive compared to other Law Firms I contacted.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Chandra horky
I have had good experience working with Sean at Lamson, Dugan & Murray. They were very helpful explaining our options for our Wills and estate options. They have been available to answer questions in an understanding language.
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05 Feb, 2024 by Bassel el-kasaby
LDM is one of the rare firms that is able to leverage subject matter expertise along with talent and creativity to serve its clients. Many similarly well-established firms are too rigid in their approach to wield this level of finesse.
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05 Feb, 2024 by David oneill
Lamson Dugan & Murray is a firm with professional, hardworking attorneys who are also friendly and listen to their clients.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Chandra horky
I have had good experience working with Sean at Lamson, Dugan & Murray. They were very helpful explaining our options for our Wills and estate options. They have been available to answer questions in an understanding language.
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05 Feb, 2024 by Bassel el-kasaby
LDM is one of the rare firms that is able to leverage subject matter expertise along with talent and creativity to serve its clients. Many similarly well-established firms are too rigid in their approach to wield this level of finesse.
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05 Feb, 2024 by David oneill
Lamson Dugan & Murray is a firm with professional, hardworking attorneys who are also friendly and listen to their clients.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Chandra horky
I have had good experience working with Sean at Lamson, Dugan & Murray. They were very helpful explaining our options for our Wills and estate options. They have been available to answer questions in an understanding language.
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05 Feb, 2024 by Bassel el-kasaby
LDM is one of the rare firms that is able to leverage subject matter expertise along with talent and creativity to serve its clients. Many similarly well-established firms are too rigid in their approach to wield this level of finesse.
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05 Feb, 2024 by David oneill
Lamson Dugan & Murray is a firm with professional, hardworking attorneys who are also friendly and listen to their clients.
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24 Mar, 2023 by Lisa ritter
Bob Sherrets is a Lawyer I highly recommend. I trust him to give solid advice. Most people have probably met a Lawyer who would do anything to inspire a case that may make them a profit. He is not that person. He is reliable, communicative, and responds in a very timely manner. It feels as if he has a sincere passion for his profession. I'm a fan of his work.
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10 Jun, 2022 by Fred ward
It was a pleasure having Diana Vogt represent me in a contract employment case. She is very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the various legal parameters that were involved in my case. It took nearly 5 years (partly due to COVID) to reach a settlement that I was satisfied with. I would highly recommend the firm Sherrets, Bruno & Vogt to anyone seeking legal advise or representation.
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08 Jun, 2022 by Ryan susman
Bought a house, signed remotely here. Went perfectly.
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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17 Oct, 2023 by Anarchydoge
31 Aug, 2023 by Todd grant
Dvorak Law Group finds creative ways to help, impressive! Thank you!
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10 Jul, 2023 by R b
Called for legal advice over the phone. Got billed $355 for jus asking questions. Then the attorney avoided me. What a ripoff. Won't ever refer them. Bad lawyers!
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15 Dec, 2016 by John
Paul handles all aspects of Real Estate Law in a competent manner. He was recently named to the Omaha Real Estate Hall of Fame. I have used Paul's services since 2007.
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29 Dec, 2023 by Alyse morgan
Ben Belmont is a Godsend! He fights for what is right and doesn’t waste your time. He’s extremely professional even when the opposing counsel isn’t. It’s nice to have such a knowledgeable professional in my corner. Everyone at this firm is kind and so supportive.
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25 Dec, 2023 by Eric kathol
27 Sep, 2023 by Jacqualyn crafton
Have left multiple messages and have never received a call back. Was referred by a client, they must not want new business.
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29 Dec, 2023 by Alyse morgan
Ben Belmont is a Godsend! He fights for what is right and doesn’t waste your time. He’s extremely professional even when the opposing counsel isn’t. It’s nice to have such a knowledgeable professional in my corner. Everyone at this firm is kind and so supportive.
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25 Dec, 2023 by Eric kathol
27 Sep, 2023 by Jacqualyn crafton
Have left multiple messages and have never received a call back. Was referred by a client, they must not want new business.
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29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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29 Aug, 2024 by Cindy
My experience with Croker Huck Law Firm has been exceedingly rewarding. Dave Skalka did an outstanding service on behalf of my mother in retrieving a large settlement from an old
Contract due to her from years ago.
Dave’s legal expertise and his gifted knowledge of the law was evident in his ability to win our case. I recently used Dave a second time in an old business matter that appeared. Dave again shined with his legal counsel and was able to diffuse the case
immediately. This law firm is beyond brilliant. Please consider this law firm for any of your legals needs.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Leo ascencio
Been working with Croker law firm for years they have always handled my business like their own with the utmost professionalism
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28 Mar, 2024 by Billie shreckengaust
I’m very glad that my property was given back to me by the help of the Crocker law firm. I want to say thank you for fighting on my behalf and winning a law suits. Mrs Janice’s Hogan
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25 Mar, 2024 by Jay yost
Jerry court hearings are public information. So you saying Unfortunately, your review does not present an accurate or fair picture of this firm is a dang lie because everything stated about your firm in the review calling you guys a circus and how Darren Pekny was embarrassed by a guy who doesn’t have a law degree and all your firm is filled with are money hungry jokes, is a very accurate statement and review and anyone can look it up if they wanted to. I believe it even stated you would try to lie to get people not to believe the review but unfortunately it’s the truth. I know for a fact your firm is more crooked than what was even said and unfortunately that information will eventually get out. Go ahead Jerry go have Darren tell the court about this like he did last time!!!!News flash Jerry the court won’t care just like they didn’t the last time! If I’m telling the truth about things nothing can happen to me and no one will care!
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25 Mar, 2024 by Jerad yost
This circus is definitely not the place to go for an attorney especially if it’s Darren Pekny! If you’re looking to get a pair of big floppy shoes or a big red nose this is the place to go! Ethics???? Not in this tent! Morals????? Forget about it!!!!! Win the case for their clients????? Not happening!!!!!! Lying and Trying to ruin someone's life that doesn't deserve it???? YEP!!!!! They will do that! Being corrupt and having no ethics?????
That's their greatest trick!!!! I was not a client of this corrupt place but this firm lied and helped keep my daughter away from me when I didn't do anything I was blamed for. I got proof to show that. I’m not an attorney and I have done a better job in the courtroom than this clown named Darren! He tried to tell on me for things that I have said to him like what you are reading now, just because he knows he’s going to lose. He knows that no matter what the facts are the facts but will continue to lie just to get paid. Darren has no problem taking money from someone, knowing he won’t win a case against a guy who doesn’t have a law degree. If you want to laugh then Darren is your man because he is definitely one of the funniest jokes out there! If you want to be robbed of all your money this is your man as well! Don't forget your popcorn when you come to this circus! Darren seriously is a complete joke and you will lose a lot of money if you use this firm! They will reply to this to try to get people to not believe me but honestly if you retain this law firm you will be losing money so go find any other law firm out there! Here’s Darren at his best in the courtroom “well your honor I’m new to this case so” when in fact he’s been on the case for 6 months he just knew he looked dumb and then I put him in his place right in front of the judge! FACTS!
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21 Dec, 2023 by Ray mensen
Mr. Pekny represented me and was able to save me alot....very professional and i would recommend him
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11 Dec, 2023 by Krys lovitt
Greg was awesome! Would recommend to anyone. Only negative... Not getting to stay in touch. Lol
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10 Oct, 2023 by Becky rankin
Renata was very thorough and helpful on the phone with my concerns. Her response back was very timely and appreciated.
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07 Mar, 2023 by Stephanie fleming
Rudest law firm I’ve ever spoken with! Renata is a plain rude person! Never will I send a stranger to you! Greg, you should check your paras!!!! Rude!!!!!
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18 May, 2024 by T h
Worked with Rick and Brittney and they both are amazing attorneys! Would definitely recommend!
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04 Jan, 2024 by Dave begley
I'm a lawyer. I just finished a mediation yesterday with Mark Christensen. Mark is based in the Lincoln office, but he travels to the Omaha office for mediations. We got a great result in a very difficult and high dollar case. Mark worked a miracle. IMO, Mark Christensen is the best mediator in the state.
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30 Apr, 2023 by D.m. boren, m.d.
I easily award Cline, Williams, Wright, & Johnson - Omaha; specifically partner JASON YUNGTUM, J.D.; FIVE (5) stars. Areas of law: medical-adminsitrative, representing healthcare providers. I am the Medical Director of a free clinic that serves lower middle wage earners in the Noncoastal West and want the region to know we are proud of our partnership with Cline Williams et al. as they assist us in our efforts to open location(s) in Nebraska. Jason Yungtum, J.D. is everything a client would want in representation. Mr. Yungtum is highly competent, attentive to detail, easy to access, and ethical. He is also very accommodating, including being willing to work with my clinic's representation in other states. I am planning to ask to retain Cline Williams again when my free clinic makes plans to open its Iowa location(s), as I learned Mr. Yungtum is licensed in Iowa as well. I have no issues to report.
Attestation. I, D.M. Boren, M.D., Medical Director of Idaho Falls Employment Health Clinic, PLLC (or IFEHC), hereby publicly declare myself the author of this review. This review was unsolicited, meaning neither Mr. Yungtum nor his firm asked me to write it. I hereby pledge my word of honor that I actually have a business relationship, that the statements I made about the representation are materially accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that this review was written without commercial bias. N.B., the term "partnership" means we retained the firm.
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18 May, 2024 by T h
Worked with Rick and Brittney and they both are amazing attorneys! Would definitely recommend!
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04 Jan, 2024 by Dave begley
I'm a lawyer. I just finished a mediation yesterday with Mark Christensen. Mark is based in the Lincoln office, but he travels to the Omaha office for mediations. We got a great result in a very difficult and high dollar case. Mark worked a miracle. IMO, Mark Christensen is the best mediator in the state.
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30 Apr, 2023 by D.m. boren, m.d.
I easily award Cline, Williams, Wright, & Johnson - Omaha; specifically partner JASON YUNGTUM, J.D.; FIVE (5) stars. Areas of law: medical-adminsitrative, representing healthcare providers. I am the Medical Director of a free clinic that serves lower middle wage earners in the Noncoastal West and want the region to know we are proud of our partnership with Cline Williams et al. as they assist us in our efforts to open location(s) in Nebraska. Jason Yungtum, J.D. is everything a client would want in representation. Mr. Yungtum is highly competent, attentive to detail, easy to access, and ethical. He is also very accommodating, including being willing to work with my clinic's representation in other states. I am planning to ask to retain Cline Williams again when my free clinic makes plans to open its Iowa location(s), as I learned Mr. Yungtum is licensed in Iowa as well. I have no issues to report.
Attestation. I, D.M. Boren, M.D., Medical Director of Idaho Falls Employment Health Clinic, PLLC (or IFEHC), hereby publicly declare myself the author of this review. This review was unsolicited, meaning neither Mr. Yungtum nor his firm asked me to write it. I hereby pledge my word of honor that I actually have a business relationship, that the statements I made about the representation are materially accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that this review was written without commercial bias. N.B., the term "partnership" means we retained the firm.
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03 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
Matt, practices in Missouri. He is a spineless lawyer that grossly overcharges clients for “work” he doesn’t do.
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27 Oct, 2014 by David
Matt has been helping in all of my business and personal legal matters since 2005. He is involved with everything I've done in business up to date with timely and correct information. He's also helped in my estate planning as well as every major legal decision in my personal life. He's built all of my contracts for every part of my business. He is always on time or ahead of schedule with everything I have asked of him. Matt's personal approach has made every aspect of working with him a very comfortable and actually pleasing experience. His availability for questions and his ability to answer those questions has always been amazing. i currently have 4 LLc's, 3 incorporation's in 2 separate states and Matt's handled it all with ease allowing me to be able to concentrate on my business and not my legal affairs.
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14 Oct, 2014 by Jake
Matt Bock is one of my most trusted advisor for my family and my business. Matt's depth of experience in law and finance gives him the gift of providing clarity in any situation. Matt handles cases and projects in an efficient manner and always keeps me informed of the process and progress. From simple to complex, my first call is to Matt for guidance.
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14 Jul, 2021 by Lindsey tysor
Jessica P Douglas was a terrible lawyer. Douglas was rude and presumptuous at our initial meeting. Miss Douglas arrogantly told me of how she had seen my criminal history when I didn’t actually have any prior charges. Miss Douglas was impossible to get ahold of on the telephone I called her 2 or 3 times a day for 3 months and in that time I received 1 sixty second phone call. Miss Douglas requested a continuance on my case without informing me that she was doing so or that doing so would ensure my stay in jail an additional month and a half. She failed to request a bond review or reduction hearing on my behalf. After leaving me in Douglas county for 3 months she failed to even get a slight reduction in the severity of my charges. I am now a convicted felon and Miss Douglas continued to insist that I was not complying with my probation when I was sentenced to time served with no continued monitoring. Thank you miss Douglas for assisting me on my decent homeless felon. You’re a peach!
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02 Jun, 2020 by Laila land
I highly recommend Jessica Douglas...very professional,attentive,caring,and fair....she believe in her clients and will fight for you. She know her job and does it well. She helped me with grandchildren placed with family.
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12 Nov, 2019 by Crystal baker
Highly recommend her! Absolute bull dog in the court room! We’ve retained her and had her represent us and our family in several different matter and she has never let us down! She will fight tooth and nail to make Shur you get the absolute best outcome possible, she’s had several cases my husband has been charged with over the years dismissed! With Jessica there is no walking in and takeing a plea deal, she will get you the best results possible! She is worth every red cent !
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28 Aug, 2024 by Marie johnson
I legit have court in the morning and I am not prepared. I asked my attorney (MARK BESTUL) to get a continuance and that I couldnt miss work for 90days and he emphatically said no! He said the judge wouldn't approve it as the initial order would be "halfway into the order." Ummm, what the hell does that even mean IF they can be granted from 1 year to 5? Nevermind my abuser (yes, it's DV) was granted a continuance to 1) LEAVE THE COUNTRY. Then, they 2) gave me the wrong address to the courthouse. Then, 3) it was reset for lack of time last week. I asked Mark this last week as getting all the necessary documents, etc would take some time AND I did not want to lose my job. I called and asked what I could do to escalate it for his boss to speak with him and was told I could file a grievance. Yes, a grievance that WOULD take weeks/months to resolve. I have court in the morning, less-than 1 weeks after the last court appearance that was reset by the judge.
This is ridiculous. This is why people handle things their own way as doing it the "right/preferred" way gets you wholly ignored and minimized. I will end up dead and it'll be my fault that I didn't do what exactly? Report, file, comply??? He is a joke and this agency is a bigger joke. 😔
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13 Jul, 2024 by Antelope creek livestock
This is supposed to be an organization that helps those who cannot help themselves in a tricky, confusing legal system. They know their clients are likely to not have computers (why are their documents barely fillable on a phone??), and they know their clients likely do not have bank accounts (why TF do they ask for a debit card???), and they know their clients have likely been screwed over by the legal system time and again (why do they make it difficult to complete a process like getting a d*mn ID????).
If I could leave zero stars I would. Do your job, Legal Aid of Nebraska. Do your job.
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24 May, 2024 by Samantha pierson
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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.
