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06 Jan, 2025 by David cruz
I normally don’t leave reviews if you need help I recommend going with Buckley & Associates, PS, inc. Kelly is really communicative and attentive.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Sin pa
Buckley and Associate helped with my car accident I had a few years ago. In fact they’ve also helped my daughter with her case too when someone unfortunately hit her car. Thanks to Mary’s help we felt like we could relax during a stressful time.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Jessica singh
Thanks to Buckley and Associate for helping my family with their car accident. Especially Marry and Winnie they worked with my family to help resolve their case as quickly as possible.
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12 Nov, 2024 by Joseph manzo
I can’t say enough good things about Le & Kittleson, especially Edward. I sustained a traumatic brain injury from a trucking accident. From the beginning, they were incredibly responsive every time I called or had a question, which made a big difference during a stressful time. They treated me with the utmost respect and took my concerns seriously. The team fought hard for my case, showing an impressive level of diligence and commitment. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, we achieved an excellent result. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of dedicated and professional legal representation!
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24 Sep, 2024 by Jongyeun won
Linda was super helpful, very friendly and very professional. Would definitely recommend to others
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23 Sep, 2024 by Jongyeun
Linda was super helpful, very friendly and very professional . Highly recommended.
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08 Jan, 2025 by Ryan mitchell
This is my second time dealing with Igor. Both times his response time I felt like was within minutes. The process was very simple and he was able to get Both my tickets dismissed. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends and family and anyone dealing with any type of traffic tickets. Thank you sir. If I know myself well enough I will be contacting you again.
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08 Jan, 2025 by __vsevolod __
Very happy with service and final results
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08 Jan, 2025 by Viktor suchkov
17 Sep, 2021 by Billie
As a business owner and health care provider for medically fragile children, the people that I trust to help me make decisions regarding policy and business operations can literally be life and death. Several times, we have hired Grifan to help us make these important decisions, and I trust her with the well being of not only my business, but my clients as well. Her priorities and values are well aligned with our mission of "people first" and her passion to help others drives her thorough research and consideration. The decisions we make, are not always black and white, and she is extremely thoughtful and will give information from multiple sides of an issue, allowing us to make the best decision possible. I feel 100% confident hiring Grifan for all of my needs, both professionally and personally.
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03 May, 2021 by Steve
I'm thoroughly impressed with Grifan Cayce as a lawyer and as a human. I've been a lawyer for over 30 years, and I am always delighted when I have a chance to refer a client to Grifan for an estate planning issue, because I know from experience the client will be incredibly well-served. Grifan is engaging and tenacious, detail oriented, and her subject matter expertise is terrific. And, for me, of tremendous importance is that Grifan has a brilliant sense of humor, coupled with true empathy - a rare combination of that whole "human" thing that is so important and so frequently kicked to the curb by lawyers. It's front and center with Grifan.
So yes, of course, Grifan is MY lawyer too.
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18 Dec, 2018 by Anna
We did Estate Planning with Grifan and it was a very positive experience. The whole process was professional and really well managed - we have absolutely no complaints! I feel really confident with our plan and Grifan helped explain everything to us so we could make the best choices for our family.
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21 Nov, 2021 by Tim
Thank you. Great response and concise to the point. No fluff. Greatly appreciated
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26 Jul, 2021 by Jeremiah
Great response. Quick and accurate. Gonna let all my co-workers at USPS know this guy knows his stuff..
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06 Mar, 2021 by Charley
Thong answered my question very fast and his advice was very helpful. I actually am trying to do more business with him in the near future. I would totally rcomend him to a friend.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Mary
I knew her partner, Edward, and so it was only natural that I hired Vienna to help me assist me in the sale of my house and our family business. I'm so glad I did. She is so patient and willing to work with us on every little detail. She gave us such great advice and save us so much in grief, headaches, and taxes. In the end, the transactions went smooth and we completed every thing we set out to do. Clients are well served by her representation.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Irene
I was in a bind. My dad was suffering dementia and I needed legal assistance to help take over his affairs. A friend referred me to Vienna to assist with creating a conservatorship. From the beginning, she was very compassionate and kind. She made me completely at ease and explain to me in very gentle manners all the steps I can take so that I can help become a conservator and take care of my father. Even after the case was over, she continue to make sure to follow up with me every month and checked up on me. I'm so so grateful that she was my attorney.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Fred
My mother passed away years ago. I was out of state and needed to hire an attorney to handle her estate. A friend referred me to Vienna. She handled the estate professionally, diligently, and with utmost professionalism. She was able to liquidate the house and artwork for top dollars and gave careful and prudent advice on how to save taxes on the transaction. I have since referred others to her.
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25 Aug, 2017 by Lenore
I sure wished I would have met Theresa before I hired the lawyers I had. This was a long drawn out case. My previous attorney withdrew from my case two months before the trial. My lawyer advised me to find a contingent lawyer, nobody wanted anything to do with a long complicated case, until I met Theresa. She is not a contingent lawyer but I was very pleased with her help. I had nobody to go to and I was broken. I got down and personal with her, she new in her heart what I was going through and she took me on as a client even though she was busy with all of her clients, she made time for me. I couldn't have done it without her. Theresa is a kind, sweet, down to earth kind of person. I will never forget her and I will always refer her to all my friends
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07 Mar, 2017 by Luis
Theresa helped my wife and I with an incredibly complex and stressful immigration case that resulted in my wife's I-485 (Adjustment of Status) case approved! She's had an immeasurable impact in our lives and we'll always be grateful. We hired Theresa in late 2015 on a set of USCIS applications that required us to work together until February of 2017. She even attended our interview with USCIS in January. Along the way Theresa was always professional and helped us maneuver the complex US immigration system.
Thank you Theresa!
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08 Oct, 2015 by Thien
I hired Theresa to help my family and I do a real estate title transfer. Theresa did a great job in making sure that the process was quick and easy. It was all taken care of all in one visit. Even nicer, Theresa followed up with me a few weeks later to make sure I've received my documents ok. Now that is good customer service!!
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02 Mar, 2015 by Jvchidester
We have used Gary a few times for different real estate deals we have done. He is always knowledgeable and gives good advice on how best to handle the given situation. We think he is prompt and reasonably priced.
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27 Jul, 2014 by Rod
Gary helped me with getting my title filed correctly after other lawyers (not specializing in real estate) could not get it right. Gary was quick, responsive, a great communicator, and charged me a low reasonable fee. I recommend him.
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02 Feb, 2010 by Nathaniel belo
I was referred to Gary Schuetz as escrow to close the sale of a Quizno's franchise I had listed. He was very knowledgeable about franchises. He was very thorough, friendly, and a pleasure to do business with. As a business broker/real estate agent I use many different attorneys to close escrow and he is at the top of my list for when I have business in that part of town.
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23 May, 2016 by Magali and vincent
We needed a lawyer to review and formulate documents regarding the sale of a small business from a sole proprietor to an LLC. Both parties were in agreement with the sale price and conditions of sale, but Cynthia was very helpful in adding items that were essential, that we had not been aware of. She was very efficient, easy to talk to and fair in her pricing.
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18 May, 2016 by Vincent
Cynthia did a fantastic and professional job when i needed someone to help me going over contracts.I will,with no doubts,work with Cynthia again in the future!
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17 May, 2016 by Fred
Cynthia is very professional, approachable and very knowledgeable and fun to work with. She is also very timely in his responses and is a good listener which is very important when it get to the communication with your attorney.
I highly recommend Cynthia to handle your legal matters.
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21 May, 2012 by John
I have known Kam for quite sometime and have used his professional services for our Estate Planning as well my elderly parents and my wife's mother. I have found him to be down to earth and very professional at all times. He has been most helpful for us through some very difficult times.
I highly recommend Kam and his entire staff.
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24 Feb, 2012 by Jeff
Kam Cayce is not only remarkably knowledgable and skilled in his field but also something more rare in the legal profession... trustworthy and honest.
I have retained several lawyers from different firms over the years and have always had mixed feelings about my experiences, however Cayce & Grove is an absolute different world. Kam Cayce makes his clients his absolute first priority. I must admit, I am a bit of a demanding client, but Kam's great communication put me at ease and I always knew that everything was being taking care of. For the first time I felt like I could put my worries aside, knowing that I was being represented by not only a top-notch firm, but by people who really cared about me. I am more than happy to recommend Kam Cayce for anyones legal needs.
Kam is really a breath of fresh air in the legal world.
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06 Jan, 2025 by Chris brumfield
High level of attention to detail, and they got to know me personally and were strong advocates. I feel I got a good outcome!
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18 Dec, 2024 by Kristen faris
Honestly, I cannot speak highly enough about the entire team. Their time, effort, and diligence has had a life changing impact. They communicated honestly, and frequently. I hope to never have to be in a situation to need their services again, but they would be the first people I would call should I need to. And I would be just as grateful then. THIS IS A REAL REVIEW. :)
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05 Dec, 2024 by Justin powers
My bankruptcy case was handled in a very quick and easy way. Communication was always smooth, instructions were clear and there were no surprises. I'm grateful for having chose Majors and I'm looking forward to the future. 10/10
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14 Nov, 2024 by Ai chien
Very professional. Great service. Easy to work with. Highly recommended Alex!
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28 Oct, 2024 by Valeria lopez
Couldn’t have gone with better legal representation than Alexander, he went above and beyond for my husband and I and made this legal process so easy and stress free! Cannot recommend him enough!
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28 Oct, 2024 by Long nguyen
Highly recommend Alexander for your legal needs. While seeking consult, I decided to go with Alexander due to how personal he was compared to other attorneys. I am unfamiliar with the legal world, but Alexander did an amazing job clarifying all of my questions and going out of his way to be available to me. He made the legal process of my situation very streamlined, clear, and prompt. I will definitely return to Alexander for any future legal needs.
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14 Nov, 2024 by Ai chien
Very professional. Great service. Easy to work with. Highly recommended Alex!
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28 Oct, 2024 by Valeria lopez
Couldn’t have gone with better legal representation than Alexander, he went above and beyond for my husband and I and made this legal process so easy and stress free! Cannot recommend him enough!
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28 Oct, 2024 by Long nguyen
Highly recommend Alexander for your legal needs. While seeking consult, I decided to go with Alexander due to how personal he was compared to other attorneys. I am unfamiliar with the legal world, but Alexander did an amazing job clarifying all of my questions and going out of his way to be available to me. He made the legal process of my situation very streamlined, clear, and prompt. I will definitely return to Alexander for any future legal needs.
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06 May, 2016 by Christopher laverdure
Gary represented our company in an issue where our ex landlord was trying to hit us with absurd damage charges on our previous building. He was very helpful and responsive. He also represented us when reviewing a purchase agreement for a commercial real estate property. He's a nice guy, he is thorough and responsive, and his fees are reasonable.
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07 Oct, 2024 by Tammie h
I just called to ask a question and they were so helpful and listened patiently to me. I never experienced talking to a lawyer like that before, if I need future help, I definitely will keep these guys on speed dial.
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04 Oct, 2024 by Craig knutson
Tyler Santiago provided excellent, expert legal assistance when our son-in-law was sued on a collection matter. Tyler’s help resulted in the case being dismissed with prejudice relatively quickly. Our daughter and son-in-law were very relieved and grateful!
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06 Sep, 2024 by Madyson frank
Jason was so attentive and helpful throughout the entire process and did not mince words! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for helpful assistance you can trust.
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06 Jan, 2025 by David cruz
I normally don’t leave reviews if you need help I recommend going with Buckley & Associates, PS, inc. Kelly is really communicative and attentive.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Sin pa
Buckley and Associate helped with my car accident I had a few years ago. In fact they’ve also helped my daughter with her case too when someone unfortunately hit her car. Thanks to Mary’s help we felt like we could relax during a stressful time.
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03 Jan, 2025 by Jessica singh
Thanks to Buckley and Associate for helping my family with their car accident. Especially Marry and Winnie they worked with my family to help resolve their case as quickly as possible.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Emily lewis
Had an amazing experience with them after I was involved in a car accident. The entire team is very helpful and I was always in the loop regarding the status of my case!!
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19 Nov, 2024 by Dennis hogan
In October 2021 I was driving on a freeway in Arizona towing a car on a trailer when a car passed me and changed lanes before getting ahead of me and hit the front my tow vehicle and caused me to lose control and crash. This totaled everything and sent me to the hospital. I spent three days there and came out wearing a body brace for seven weeks for a cracked vertebra. I was in pain for months. This was a hit and run so my insurance had to take care of this. I waited until January 2024 to try to settle for the accident. I tried to work with the insurance company for two months with no results. I contacted Pendergast Law and explained my problem and with no trouble giving the information they needed they got right on it. They kept me informed of the progress step by step and got a settlement for more than I expected six months later in September 2024. I could not be happier with the way they handled this and would highly recommend to anyone needing this kind of help. Dennis H.
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31 Oct, 2024 by Joshua price
Richard was truly the best Attorney I could have ever asked for. He didn't just listen to me...he HEARD me!! He helped make me feel comfortable and safe, while giving me the confidence to tell me story. Thank you Richard, having you through the toughest of times, made all the difference!!
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27 Nov, 2024 by Emily lewis
Had an amazing experience with them after I was involved in a car accident. The entire team is very helpful and I was always in the loop regarding the status of my case!!
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19 Nov, 2024 by Dennis hogan
In October 2021 I was driving on a freeway in Arizona towing a car on a trailer when a car passed me and changed lanes before getting ahead of me and hit the front my tow vehicle and caused me to lose control and crash. This totaled everything and sent me to the hospital. I spent three days there and came out wearing a body brace for seven weeks for a cracked vertebra. I was in pain for months. This was a hit and run so my insurance had to take care of this. I waited until January 2024 to try to settle for the accident. I tried to work with the insurance company for two months with no results. I contacted Pendergast Law and explained my problem and with no trouble giving the information they needed they got right on it. They kept me informed of the progress step by step and got a settlement for more than I expected six months later in September 2024. I could not be happier with the way they handled this and would highly recommend to anyone needing this kind of help. Dennis H.
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31 Oct, 2024 by Joshua price
Richard was truly the best Attorney I could have ever asked for. He didn't just listen to me...he HEARD me!! He helped make me feel comfortable and safe, while giving me the confidence to tell me story. Thank you Richard, having you through the toughest of times, made all the difference!!
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27 Nov, 2024 by Emily lewis
Had an amazing experience with them after I was involved in a car accident. The entire team is very helpful and I was always in the loop regarding the status of my case!!
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19 Nov, 2024 by Dennis hogan
In October 2021 I was driving on a freeway in Arizona towing a car on a trailer when a car passed me and changed lanes before getting ahead of me and hit the front my tow vehicle and caused me to lose control and crash. This totaled everything and sent me to the hospital. I spent three days there and came out wearing a body brace for seven weeks for a cracked vertebra. I was in pain for months. This was a hit and run so my insurance had to take care of this. I waited until January 2024 to try to settle for the accident. I tried to work with the insurance company for two months with no results. I contacted Pendergast Law and explained my problem and with no trouble giving the information they needed they got right on it. They kept me informed of the progress step by step and got a settlement for more than I expected six months later in September 2024. I could not be happier with the way they handled this and would highly recommend to anyone needing this kind of help. Dennis H.
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31 Oct, 2024 by Joshua price
Richard was truly the best Attorney I could have ever asked for. He didn't just listen to me...he HEARD me!! He helped make me feel comfortable and safe, while giving me the confidence to tell me story. Thank you Richard, having you through the toughest of times, made all the difference!!
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27 Nov, 2024 by Emily lewis
Had an amazing experience with them after I was involved in a car accident. The entire team is very helpful and I was always in the loop regarding the status of my case!!
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19 Nov, 2024 by Dennis hogan
In October 2021 I was driving on a freeway in Arizona towing a car on a trailer when a car passed me and changed lanes before getting ahead of me and hit the front my tow vehicle and caused me to lose control and crash. This totaled everything and sent me to the hospital. I spent three days there and came out wearing a body brace for seven weeks for a cracked vertebra. I was in pain for months. This was a hit and run so my insurance had to take care of this. I waited until January 2024 to try to settle for the accident. I tried to work with the insurance company for two months with no results. I contacted Pendergast Law and explained my problem and with no trouble giving the information they needed they got right on it. They kept me informed of the progress step by step and got a settlement for more than I expected six months later in September 2024. I could not be happier with the way they handled this and would highly recommend to anyone needing this kind of help. Dennis H.
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31 Oct, 2024 by Joshua price
Richard was truly the best Attorney I could have ever asked for. He didn't just listen to me...he HEARD me!! He helped make me feel comfortable and safe, while giving me the confidence to tell me story. Thank you Richard, having you through the toughest of times, made all the difference!!
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01 Oct, 2024 by Warrick mcdowell
Wonderful service. Thorough and efficient. All options were clearly presented to me at every step of the way, and perfectly within my time limit. And all costs/pricing made sense. Definitely recommended!
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27 Jun, 2024 by David weirich
The Law Office of Theresa Nguyen is great to work with. She and her staff handled my case fairly promptly. I appreciate them.
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21 Feb, 2024 by T n
I highly recommend the Law Office of Theresa Nguyen for immigration services. Cynthia is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who is passionate about helping her clients. I was very impressed with her professionalism and dedication to my case. She was always available to answer my questions and provide me with guidance. She also made sure to keep me updated on the status of my case throughout the process. I am grateful for her help and support, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs immigration assistance.
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08 Jun, 2024 by Meena
I had pleasure of consulting Suneet about injury due to MWA. He was out of law school for a year or so. He settled the case to my satisfaction. He is detail oriented and provided best service.
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22 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
He’s not very flexible and resolving issues. In fact he doesn’t even like to go over the details or discuss the issues at all. He’s quick to go court.
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09 May, 2012 by Jasper
I have worked with a few lawyers in my time, and have found most of them to be rude, incompetent, or incredibly overpriced. I was recommend Suneet through a friend, so I decided to give him a go and let him handle my bankruptcy case. The last few months have been horrible for me, so what I needed was a lawyer that knew what he was doing and could update me.
I was incredibly pleased with Suneet, as he gave me everything I needed and more. He handled everything, and it was as though a huge weight was taken off my shoulders. I am very pleased with the level of service I got, his professionalism and knowledge stood out the most for me, and the whole time I hired him I wasn't worried about a thing.
I would highly, highly recommend Suneet, as I wouldn't even consider using another lawyer for anything now. I can't thank you Suneet!
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09 Jul, 2024 by Tonya benton
Retired in 2023
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14 Jun, 2024 by Joel denny
I have been working with Michelle Ahrens for many years creating and updating our family estate docs. She has always been informed and helpful throughout this process. I greatly appreciate her services.
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29 Mar, 2024 by Rishi sharma
09 Jul, 2024 by Tonya benton
Retired in 2023
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14 Jun, 2024 by Joel denny
I have been working with Michelle Ahrens for many years creating and updating our family estate docs. She has always been informed and helpful throughout this process. I greatly appreciate her services.
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29 Mar, 2024 by Rishi sharma
11 Oct, 2017 by Ulysses
I hired Dave Tracy to evict a tenant of mine. He is very hard to reach he doesn't keep you updated and doesn't give you any information. He won't return phone calls and or emails but if he does decide to he will charge you 75$ for every email and phone call. Just to get my 3 day pay or vacate out I was already at $1,300.00 well the day we had court we all showed up and he submitted the paper work wrong and we didn't get on the calendar. This delayed my eviction process by 1 month if we tried to redo the process, so he chose to try and work a deal in the hallway with my tenant. The deal he worked up let her stay in my house till the 25th of the month and waived my rights to put it on her credit and any rights to ever go after her for back rent, late fees and attorney fees. After being their for 6 hours I felt backed into a corner he messed up my paper work and I had 2 choices to get her out on the 25th or go threw the process again I wanted out of their so she's moving on the 25th. Keep in mind if he would have done his paper work correctly she would have been out next week and I'd have a judgment for close to $10,000 against these people now I have nothing. I ask him if he would lower his cost since he made a huge mistake he said no I asked for his malpractice insurance he said no and hung up on me. I wouldn't recommend anyone use this guy he's not a good attorney. Huge waste of money and time and made my first eviction a horror story.
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28 Jun, 2009 by Anonymous
Very good attorney for eviction. Did everything except keeping me informed after the sentence. I wrote him about this and he cut his billing significantly. I was satisfied.
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12 Oct, 2024 by John
Well let me just put it out there Elizabeth Betty Sharon public defender has lied to me every time we talked.i took something to her office to have filed on my family law case witch was and is time sensitive to my case witch I was told that got filed and then about a month later we have a disagreement and a asked for a copy of my file because I asked her to withdraw from my case because she told me that she had over two hundred clients that she is representing so I told her that this would be good for me and her I said that would free up more time for the other tow husband clints she told me that she couldn't only a judge could take her off my case and I said hold on the first time you were appointed to hang me I made a complaint against you and you were off my case I don't know that happened then but I can't have it done now without a judge ok init so a few moments later she text me and said that she no longer was my lawyer and I was like ok I would like a copy of my hole file witch I did not get but she did give me back the paper work that I took to her office to file on my case a month prior and it was the original paper so I called Snohomish county public defender officer to find out who gaver her permission to not file it and the supervisor says that she no longer work with there office anymore and there was nothing she can do for me she would make a note of it witch means nothing so I looked this Elizabeth Betty Sharon public defender up to see fi she still works for the office and sure enough she does I'm not going to be ok with that would you NO these public defender are breaking the law so many times on my case alone they should be in jail them self and I have the paper work to prove it they are not helping family's they are destroying them someone will help me they need to be sued
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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.
