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20 Dec, 2024 by Steven bradley
Nancy Mizerak was an excellent attorney and the communication was perfect. Nancy and her assistant were timely on what paperwork they needed from us. Nancy has a skill at understanding the process and how the Judges will see what is presented. She and KGB Law will represent your interest to the full extent possible. We were given directions every step of the way through the process and all deadlines were met. And the process was successful Thank you...
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10 Dec, 2024 by Kailey flanagan
So grateful to have had Brian on my case. Best representation I could have asked for. Thank you for all your hard work!
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03 Dec, 2024 by Maritza s.
I would like to recommend KBG injury law in special Attorney Jennifer Kline and her paralegal Rachael Trembly for helping me in my process. I am so grateful to both of them because they took all their time and dedication to make my process easy and victorious. Thanks and many blessings to both of you. 100% Recommend
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14 Oct, 2024 by Alise
John Bergdoll is a very competent and caring attorney. He listens carefully and understands how important your case is to you while at the same time offering you balanced and realistic legal advice. His practice has helped our family several times over the last 10 years and has provided us with consistently sound advice and service.
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30 Mar, 2021 by Sam
Attorney Bergdoll did a excellent job at taking his time to listen and work with me on issues I had and was honest up front towards my options and focus on what was best for my child. I would recommend him if you need a honest upfront options that does not affect anyone in the custody situation, and an understanding explanation on pros and cons to help you with the decision making you may have.
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28 Jul, 2015 by Gabbriel
John prepared my will and healthcare directive. I appreciated the way he took the time to listen to my concerns and then carefully discussed my options so that I could make the best informed decision for my particular situation. I left thinking why didn't I do this sooner. The overall office was also welcoming and came with the exceptional service of a family owned business that has built a solid reputation for two generations.
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23 Jan, 2024 by Judy
I have been using Niles Benn for a long time and I also refer him to anyone looking for an attorney.
He has been in the business a long time and is very knowledgeable. He also is someone who listens and is easy to talk to I feel he really cares about his clients and his business.
Highly recommend.
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30 Nov, 2023 by Kate maloney
I have worked with Attorney Woodward on personal and professional matters. Could not recommend her more highly.
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30 Nov, 2023 by Pie katie
Gillian is my go to attorney for family law. She is deligent, kind, and thorough. I have recommended her several times and the people who hired her were also pleased.
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08 Jul, 2022 by Monica yeager
She was very helpful and insightful and not as pricey as most
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29 Nov, 2023 by Candace
We used Brent to create our Estate Plan including our living will, power of attorney ect. He was professional, prompt and explained everything thoroughly while offering advice and suggestions. Easy to work with and well versed to answer all our questions. I recommend his services.
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17 Nov, 2023 by Andrew
Brent was fantastic! Extremely kind, knowledgeable, professional and very patient with me as we went through the process. I would proudly recommend Brent and CGA lawfirm to anyone seeking help.
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15 Dec, 2021 by Michael
My bankruptcy had some difficult hurdles and I could not of done it without the help of Brent. He was available and helpful the entire way through it. Thanks for your great work!
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20 Nov, 2019 by Anne marie
Steve has been our attorney since we moved to the area 20 years ago. We have used him for real-estate settlements and other needs, and have recommended him to others. He's knowledgeable, accommodating, and always happy to answer questions.
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08 May, 2019 by Mark
I would recommend Steve Carr to anybody he is a great attorney, he definitely knows the law, he helped me through everything I was going through. When you have to go through certain situations like I did I didn't know if I would ever see light it's embarrassing and belittling but he helped me through and took all the weight off of my shoulders his prices are reasonable again I would recommend him 100% to anybody super great person thank you Steve Carr.
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17 Sep, 2017 by Donna
Mr. Carr was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and provided me with much needed direction without being jugemental. His answers to my questions were very thorough; he was very professional and straight forward, but sincerely empathetic and I was very, very impressed with him.
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10 Dec, 2017 by Tarik
He represented us in a commercial real estate closing,very attentive to details .
Very pleased with the service. They go above and beyond
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24 Nov, 2016 by Jarred and julie
Doug France and his staff are extremely easy to work with and have been a huge help in our situation. Doug explained everything to us so we fully understood what the laws were and knew what to expect. He has a straight to it attitude and is very confident. We never felt like he didn't have the time to listen to our concerns. We will recommend Doug France to any of our family or friends! This will be a long term professional relationship for sure.
We are so thankful this Thanksgiving for all Doug and his staff have helped us accomplish. Great people!
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17 Feb, 2016 by Stephen
I have known Doug France professionally for going on 7 years now and have always found him to be responsive and effective. His demeanor has always reflected the fact that he has a sympathetic ear regardless of the nature of my inquiries.
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29 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Our legal situation was extremely complex. We were originally residents of PA with the requisite legal documents. Then we bought a home in FL and were residents there, with a whole set of FL-required documents. Recently we sold our FL property, became PA residents again, and because of changes in circumstances, we needed to have PA documents prepared once again.
In addition, we are a step-family, each with our own kids.
We are extremely pleased with how Attorney Bupp straightened out our legal document mess and drafted a simplified system that protects us and our assets, and in a fair way, at our deaths, directs those assets to those we care about.
Our old documents from both states and our step-family situation presented huge challenges which Tim saw as no problem. After patiently listening to us and our desires, Attorney Bupp made suggestions, but the decisions were always ours to make. Each time we presented him with an additional problem, Tim solved it. He was also great at translating the legalese into language we could understand.
We trust this man's knowledge and expertise with our long-term needs, (we are elderly), but most of all we trust the man!!!!
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28 Nov, 2017 by Cr
Ms. Rohrbaugh is currently representing me in a bankruptcy and I am extremely pleased. She has been extremely caring, empathetic, and capable throughout the legal process. She has always responded to calls in a timely manner, is very knowledgeable and has exhibited utmost professionalism. I definitely recommend.
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11 Dec, 2024 by Mariah stum
I am really thankful for Christina, she took care of all the paperwork and insurance stuff. She is awesome and I would recommend her, she is great to work with .
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10 Dec, 2024 by Beth zohner
Accidents that occur are traumatic, both physically and mentally. You need a law firm that will put you first.
I had a truly positive experience with Freeburn Law. I had a great attorney, Ms. Christina Bradley, Esq., who stayed in contact through every aspect of the journey. Her team was the best.
I wouldn’t hesitate to use this firm again.
Thank you so much for everything.
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14 Nov, 2024 by Luisa thomas
I have a great experience working with Freeburn Law Office. I will recommend them to my family and friends.
If I need to, I will work with them in the future. Thank you Megan and Laura.
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20 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I just wanted to post this review in thanks for Attorney Lineberry. I'm going through a very difficult time in what's been a 2+ year struggle to set my life back on a good path, his advice on my situation did exactly as he said and my stomach is calmer knowing my rights and that I'm not wrong and that I'm being taken advantage of. So, if you have questions in his area of law, he's definitely the one to call!! Thank you thank you thank you!
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02 Sep, 2015 by Heather
Attorney Lineberry is a great attorney that I have hired more than once for different situations. No matter the situation he has a calming influence and his knowledge and professionalism help to make the legal processes I have encountered go smoothly and give me the confidence needed to get through them. He is always accessible and makes me feel as though my case is important to him. Though I hope to never need an attorney I am glad to know he is only a phone call away.
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01 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. Lineberry made me feel like I was his number one priority. He was very passionate about what he was doing and it really eased my worries. Not being knowledgeable in legal matters, he was also able to explain everything to me in a way that I could easily understand. What I appreciated most was his regular updates on my case and prompt responses to my emails.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Loren h
Dave Schanbacher was retained for a relocation and custody hearing and from the first moment was dedicated to helping me prepare and win my case. His knowledge of family law is unparalleled and his straightforward approach was appreciated. Dave is a thorough and skilled attorney, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation in Family Law. His preparation and work in the court room left opposing counsel fumbling and grasping at straws. Thank you for all that you did for us.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jen keys
I feel even one star is too much. My mother and I worked with Amy trying to get grandparents rights and I have nothing good to say. We were told she was an amazing lawyer and she would do anything to fight for what she knew and felt was right. First we had a zoom consultation with her and then heard nothing from her or her paralegal for months! I had to email and call several times to get a response to find out Amy LOST our file in someone else’s case file! That should have been enough for us to say ok we need to find someone else but we thought we would give her a chance I mean after all we are all human and accidents happen. Then we were charged for a visit to the office to do nothing but the exact same thing we did in the consultation! Long story short, 8 months after contacting Amy, we were told there was nothing more she could do for us and we had to withdraw our court case. There were several times I emailed and called and received no response. The entire time we felt she wanted nothing to do with our case and just wanted to throw it aside but still collect our money. When we withdraw our court case I emailed asking about a refund that Amy stated we would receive along with requesting all the documents that were filed in our case file, I again had to email 3 times asking for these before the paralegal responded and acted like she was oblivious to any lack of communication through our whole case when she was included in all of the emails. I can’t speak for the other lawyers but I would not recommend Amy for any family law case.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Jared horvath
Amy worked wonders for me. She was recommended by several people I know and I can see why. She is very knowledgeable and helped me get primary custody of my daughter. She also tells it like it is and doesn't tiptoe around the issues. I'd highly recommend her to anyone with family matters.
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11 Nov, 2024 by Colin heaps
11 Nov, 2024 by Matthew ramsey
11 Nov, 2024 by Katie frederick
Michael is the most carrying person. He welcomes you with open arms and truly helps you in anyway he can. He is great at answering all of you concerns and questions also very organized and in depths with his work. Returns calls and emails. And when speaking to younger kids he is so well spoken and doesn’t make them feel scared.Michael went out of his way to help myself and children in our family law case. He is an angel sent from heaven. No doubt recommend for any family law cases. Thank you so much michael for your help and guidance through the whole process.
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10 Jun, 2024 by Diane gettys
A+. Peter Vaughn and his staff took great care of me and had my best interest at heart.
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25 Jul, 2023 by Lamar sipe
Was going to use them to represent me extremely unprofessional. Wouldn't allow me to state the facts of my case. Extremely unprofessional again and I wouldn't recommend them. Poor service
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07 Jul, 2023 by Ron betts
Very truthful and straight forward
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10 Sep, 2022 by Sarah judge
30 Jun, 2022 by Joe stasiak
During my first legal issue I was a wreck and called Kathryn and her paralegal constantly, they handled me courteously and took very good care of me.
I used Steve for another legal issue and his paralegal Julie was on point with answering questions I had and was quick to respond.
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19 Jun, 2022 by Tina dexter
23 Jul, 2023 by Beth freed
14 May, 2023 by Lucinda dellinger
Stitt and Stitt has been our attorney for 40 years. They are personable but also professional. Their work is done with integrity.
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04 Feb, 2023 by Carey myers
Has been our family's attorney for years great people.
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30 Jun, 2023 by Shawn jackson
7 months later and still haven't recieved money owed due to lack of information put on to check(account number), and sent check to wrong address. No help from them on their errors just me having to constantly call to see what is going on.Settlement for house was December. We're about to be in July! Would not use!
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13 Mar, 2022 by Marilyn winters
14 Oct, 2021 by Pj sneeringer
Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Well worth the $$$
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03 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Highly recommend! Mr. Buzzendore was very knowledgeable and put me at ease during a stressful situation.
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28 Feb, 2022 by G. m.
don't hire this "attorney!" Doesn't work for you to receive the best compensation in a divorce. Won't stand up to other attorneys and fight for you. Charges you for every minute of time he wastes on your case at $250/hr. Don't make the same mistake I made and lose thousands and thousands of dollars you deserve to receive!
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01 Apr, 2021 by Mioara
Very explanatory and knowledgeable. I would call him anytime and recommend him to anyone for a legal advice.
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18 Jun, 2024 by Nolan walker
01 May, 2023 by Robert berkebile jr
27 Dec, 2022 by Darius jones
05 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Was professional a first... he made a huge mistake in my paperwork, ( I was the plaintiff n he put me as the defendant!) it was clearly his error, then he refused to fix it when I won the case! The judge said his office Barley Snyder is responsible, took a month to straighten out n I still lost $$$$!
Never again - worst experience ever!!!!!!
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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.
