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Pros
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Highly responsive and communicative attorneys who are available to answer questions quickly
“Quick responses, outstanding lawyer helped me out a lot when I thought I couldn't be helped thank you!”
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Aggressive and effective representation that achieves favorable outcomes for clients
“Janay was great!! This law firm really do care about their clients.”
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Affordable payment plans and transparent pricing
“They were easy to work with and very responsive. I would highly recommend.”
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Knowledgeable attorneys who understand the legal system and can navigate complex cases
“David is responsive, patient, relatable, and a great advocate. The perfect person to have on my side to help navigate the legal system.”
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Dedicated team approach with multiple attorneys working collaboratively on cases
“I had a team of lawyers that did a great job. I would definitely recommend them to you.”
Cons
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Lack of communication and updates from the attorneys, leaving clients feeling out of the loop
“I felt like I had to constantly ask for updates and never really knew what was being done on my behalf, which ended up being not much.”
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Attorneys may appear more focused on securing payments than prioritizing the client's case
“All they want is your money. Communication were only the day before any meeting or mediation.”
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Instances of attorneys not being fully prepared or knowledgeable about the client's case
“My associate didn't have a hearing as we had discussed and agreed to: She went behind my back and agreed with the opposing counsel, and when I called the office to straighten it out John Evans tells me I'm not believing my own lies to make myself feel better.”
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Concerns about the firm's ability to handle complex or high-stakes cases effectively
“They took advantage of people who cannot afford an attorney. If it's a simple case I believe they will work for you, if it requires real work they do nothing for you.”
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Potential issues with the firm's turnover and continuity of representation
“I was passed off to another attorney and even another. Once passed off I received little to no help, no response to multiple emails.”

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10 Oct, 2024 by Andrew nail
David is the best! He has a great knowledge of all facets of the law. He gave me all my options on the situation I dealt with. I feel like he was really fair in explaining my situation to me. No judgment, objective oriented, and compassionate. Would highly recommend David
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08 Oct, 2024 by Shannon durham
I had the pleasure of working with David and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From our very first meeting, it was clear that he genuinely cared about my case. Mr. Rigdon was not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional but also approachable and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain every detail, ensuring I felt confident and informed every step of the way. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, my outcome was way better than I expected. I highly recommend David Rigdon to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you Mr. Rigdon for making a challenging situation so much easier to bear!!
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03 Oct, 2024 by Shafir hossain
Very Well handled and made sure i Got the outcome i wanted.
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03 Oct, 2024 by Farshid hossain
Absolutely fantastic. Got nothing on my record
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03 Oct, 2024 by Jassey nguyen
David Rigdon helped my husband and I get a case dismissed after we were involved in an accident with a semi truck. The police report pointed us as the cause when that was not what happened. We were wrongfully cited and needed citation/case dismissed. He was able to do that for us! We are thankful for that because now we are able to pursue a personal injury case after being tboned by a trucker running a red light. Thank you David!
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07 Jan, 2020 by Matt fields
Charles "Chuck" Cole, Craig Bertschi, and Kimberly Bertschi at Mcrae, Bertschi & Cole are among the brightest FCRA lawyers in Georgia. Their knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (credit reporting and background checks) is truly unsurpassed, and their integrity and work ethic are beyond reproach. Simply put, McRae, Bertschi & Cole gets results!
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18 Sep, 2012 by Joshua allen
Highly Recommended! I cannot speak highly enough of Robert Moss, professionally or personally. From our first meeting, Robert listened with an ear of understanding and helped me weigh my options. Robert eventually settled my dispute in court with a successful outcome. I was extremely impressed with his professional abilities and the manner in which he executed his duties. On a personal note: Every so often in life, we encounter people whose character, integrity, principle, and compassion surprise us. Robert Moss is one of these people. You will be truly glad to meet Robert and will not be disappointed in the services that he can provide. I can honestly say that, in regards to Robert Moss, the old jokes about lawyers just aren’t true.
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11 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Thanks to Nicol Hanyard for representing me with my maiden name change. My divorce was filled but my name was not changed on my divorce paperwork and I was very eagered on returning back to my maiden name and working with Nicol it was done very quickly. If I ever need a lawyer in the future I will not hesitate calling on Nicol.
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20 May, 2024 by Pamela
It took me about 2 months to find Attorney Hanyard. I tried reaching out to many referred lawyers; to find out, they all stopped working in Family Law. I tried to make one more call. Another lawyer's assistant told me to check out the lady whose ad was currently running on the radio. I made the call to Hanyard’s Law Office. Ms Hanyard answered the phone. She was the only lawyer who spoke to me first. She didn’t request that I speak to her assistant first and give them all of my information. I knew Hanyard Law Office was where I was supposed to be. She was kind, professional, willing to help and point me in the right direction, a joy to work with. She took care of my case in an acceptable amount of time. Coming out of pandemic era, the courts were slow to put court cases on the calendar. She was patient and eager to stayed on top of the situation. I’m so happy I chose her. She made me feel like she cared about me and my family. You will not go wrong in choosing Hanyard Law Office and her team to help you with any of your needs.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Pamela
Attorney Hanyard represented me in my divorce case, she was professional, knowledgeable, and court savvy. I was nervous at first because I had never had to endure a trial, but when I saw her navigate through the courtroom I was confident I was in good hands. I would recommend Attorney Hanyard and her team for your legal matters. Pamela Jackson
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16 Jun, 2023 by Jimmy
Craig was great to work with for my credit card fraud issue. Before working with him, he was the only lawyer out of 5 that I reached out to for help that responded to me. Prior to meeting him, I felt pretty hopeless and frustrated that my issue would be resolved the way I needed it to. He was outstanding from our our first phone call all the way through settlement of my case. Kept me updated every step of the way and handled everything with absolute professionalism and timeliness. Can’t recommend him enough!
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27 Jan, 2023 by Sadaf
I had the pleasure of having Craig be my lawyer, and it was the best decision I could have made for my case! Craig has 30+ years of being an experienced lawyer and he knew exactly what to do for my case. He was able to get me more than what I asked for as settlement. I highly recommend his services. I will be keeping him as a Saved Contact for any future cases I may need him for. Thanks again Craig!
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26 Jan, 2023 by Aubrey
Craig was well informed, knowledgeable, transparent, and eager to please in any capacity that we requested. His estimations of monetary settlements were nearly dead on accurate, and were WAY more than we expected. Craig is a true professional in every aspect of the legal profession.
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