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Christopher Lee Denison
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Pros
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Highly competent and responsive advocate
“Chris Denison is a highly competent and responsive advocate. He treats his clients like his family, and he upholds the values of honesty, professionalism and ethics while successfully representing his clients.”
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Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
“He had excellent negotiation skills and was creative in solving my issues. I would highly recommend him as an attorney.”
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Successful in high-stakes cases
“As a highly compensated executive, Chris has represented me in a big case. He did a fantastic job making the opposing side look like light weights. We won the case.”
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Knowledgeable in a wide variety of law
“I have consulted with Chris and I feel very comfortable in hiring him to represent me in a civil dispute. He is knowledgeable in a wide variety of law and praised my work that I had done so far pro se.”
Cons
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Unreliable in delivering promised services
“We sent the $400 he requested and as of today we have not received any letters or information promised. I did get to speak to him last week in which he stated that letters were sent out!!! but we have never provided any information regarding our customers.”
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Poor communication and organization
“Forgets deadlines, misses details, try's to cheat through the system, unorganized. Does not communicate with clients well at all.”
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29 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
I had a terrible accident and Chris was amazing at helping me through the situation . He explained everything well and helped me get what I deserved after the accident. He also communicated well and explained everything clearly.
26 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Christopher was excellent in assisting me in my contract matters and lawsuit. He is very knowledgeable and helped me immensely. I would recommend him to anyone.
06 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Forgets deadlines, misses details, try's to cheat through the system, unorganized. Does not communicate with clients well at all.
17 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
We contacted attorney back on 04/12/22 requesting representation to collect some past dues. He advised that he could help and provide our company with letters on his behalf to represent. That we would need to fill them out and he would let us be able to collect using his business- It would make it more precise and honorable to have an attorneys letterhead in a collection letter. We sent the $400 he requested and as of today we have not received any letters or information promised. I did get to speak to him last week in which he stated that letters were sent out!!! but we have never provided any information regarding our customers. He also stated that he was on his way!!!!- To where I have no idea as we have never scheduled anything. I have attempted to recollect the money that was sent to him with no luck.. screenshots of conversations along with phone number are in google reviews
08 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I have consulted with Chris and I feel very comfortable in hiring him to represent me in a civil dispute. He is knowledgeable in a wide variety of law and praised my work that I had done so far pro se. He has offered a very fair price and I am hoping to work with him soon.
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