Christopher James Jacobs, experienced Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement attorney in Vero Beach, FL with 321 reviews
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Christopher James Jacobs

601 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL

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23 Dec, 2024
Dan Sercombe is a great lawyer when you might need one. Very professional. Knows his stuff from A to Z and then some. Explained my case to me in detail and brought up things of significance that I wouldn't even consider as important. Made himself available when I needed help on the weekend. I'm glad I chose him to represent me in court. The outcome was very positive in my favor.
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I am a longtime client of the Law Firm of Block & Scarpa. That being said they have and will continue to represent me and my business. Superlative service at every level.
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Excellent client communication and responsiveness
“Keith has been an outstanding attorney! Not only has he been able to recover a full tender of not one but two policies in my unfortunate accident but he has remained in contact with me throughout the entire process!”
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Highly skilled and effective negotiator
“Keith is a bulldog when it comes to lawyers. He looks out for his clients and won't take less than they deserve. The auto insurance company tried to offer me $7500 for a horrific accident due to a drunk driver at fault. He fought tooth and nail and ended up getting us just under the policy limit, which was significantly more than their initial low ball offer.”
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Compassionate and client-focused
“Mr. Bregoff took excellent care of me, my case, and made every effort to protect my rights and my health. He explained everything clearly each step of the way, was patient, respectful, and supportive when I had questions or concerns.”
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Successful in obtaining maximum compensation
“Keith proved them completely wrong and was able to get the full policy limits. He was very caring and thorough with all that we were to do through this process and he was always looking out for our best interest.”
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Effective at reducing medical bills
“He negotiated my medical bills at a fraction of the cost; moreover, he was able to get both insurance companies to tender their full policy amounts.”
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