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Pros
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Knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated legal team
“Professional, compassionate, extremely knowledgeable. You will feel as though Esquire Turbin really cares about your situation after speaking with him and he will point you in the right direction with sound advice.”
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Exceptional customer service and client-focused approach
“Everyone in the office treated me as if I was a long term friend. They are all exceptionally qualified, and answered all of my questions in a professional and timely manner.”
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Successful in obtaining favorable settlements for clients
“They were able to get me a large settlement in a little over a year from first meeting them! They really know what they're doing.”
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Empathetic and supportive throughout the legal process
“They never made me feel like I was just a number, or a dollar sign. I feel so blessed to have found them.”
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Transparent and communicative with clients
“Their team has always been transparent and communicative, keeping me updated with any advancements on their end.”
Cons
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Potential issues with responsiveness and availability
“I asked to speak to Mr. Turbin and the Paralegal said he is too busy to talk with me. So I asked if I could talk with her, and she said she is too busy to talk with me.”
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Isolated incidents of poor client experience
“Horrible. Save your time and money. Look for another Law firm. They are horrible.”
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27 Aug, 2024 by Katniss everdeen
A great lawyer goes above and beyond for his clients.
13 Feb, 2024 by Raquel otani
27 Dec, 2023 by B k
Horrible. Save your time and money. Look for another Law firm. They are horrible. I asked to speak to Mr. Turbin and the Paralegal said he is too busy to talk with me. So I asked if I could talk with her, and she said she is too busy to talk with me. That is a red flag from the start. They never even reviewed our case but they said that they did. How can they review 1,300 pages of medical records in 2 days. Horrible. I am glad to go to another Attorney that makes time for their clients.
And I didn't even ask to talk with you about talking with 1,300 pages. It was only 4 pages tops of notes. So you knew the meret of the case. How would you know what I wanted to talk about or how many pages I had. You didn't even make time for me. You and your Paralegal said you don't have time for me even before I said how many pages I had or said anything else.
You said I'm not credible... I have the entire conversation between myself and your office staff recorded. It shows your sketchy.
And I didn't even demand nothing. I asked if I could please make an appointment to talk with an attorney. And they said your too busy. Then I asked if i could please schedule with the Paralegal and she said she is too busy and can't talk with me.
I just had some questions. But it shows your character. You lying and making up stories and you don't make time for your clients. I have everything recorded. So I have the proof.
But then again it shows you and your staffs character. It is what it is. There are better attorneys out there that truly care and take the time to help their clients.
15 Nov, 2023 by Nicholas
I have hired this firm on two separate incidents.
The first incident, not knowing how the process works, I called a few different firms to get different opinions. One firm seen on tv referred me elsewhere which I did not follow, called Turbin Chu and Heidt to set up an appointment, and the third ghosted me on my appointment confirmation. Once I agreed to their representation I gave them all the information I could give them and they were able to obtain the information I did not have or know about. Throughout the process I was able to focus on my rehabilitation, I kept in touch through email, office visits (pre-covid), and phone calls. In the end I was able to get the treatment I needed and "all parties" were able to resolve this case quickly. I also received some advice that I took that helped my next situation
Second incident (post-covid), I would be SOL if I did not follow the advice received from the first incident. Long story short, uninsured/underinsured motorists can get away with a lot, leave you SOL, and stuck with the bills. I called this firm again, rinsed and repeated the process.
I really appreciate the work that this firm has done for me. Intelligent, experienced, communicated well (goes both ways), and very down to earth when in regular people conversation.
04 Nov, 2023 by Diane lauren
Richard Turbin and his team really went above and beyond and were key to the successful outcome in my case! Cannot say enough about the entire team here. Thank you so much for your expertise and caring about my situation. Aloha!
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I contacted Mr. Parsons about a medical malpractice matter and doing so was invaluable. Initially, I left a message and not only did he personally call me back promptly, but he then walked me through all of the legal issues that would arise under the circumstances. His counsel in that just that single call made it clear that I was dealing with a consummate professional. I cannot imagine going to any other attorney for a malpractice case.
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24 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Parsons provided expedient (we were under a severe time constraint) consultation service which analyzed and identified the issues involved in the claim. He was excellent in addressing both the highly emotional issues as well as the practical and legal issues. Mr. Parsons went beyond his formal attorney role and made himself available even after the representation was concluded.
I highly recommend Mr. Parsons.
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17 Jun, 2010 by Sean
Wayne Parsons is still my legal representative, and I could not have survived the past 15+ years without him. He is my champion, and has taken on my case with honor and conviction for fairness in a legal system that may not always seem fair to the injured person. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
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As a side note, over the year we worked together, she remembered everyone's name (my husband, his girlfriend, my kids, my mother etc) even though she had not met them. My husband's attorneys would mistype the children's names or ages, I hated that. Lynne never made such mistakes.
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If you are thinking about a divorce or getting divorce, Lynne is the person you want. She is a pleasure to work with and having her on "my side" was the one bright spot of my miserable divorce!!
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22 Jul, 2018 by Colette
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15 Apr, 2016 by David
I had a really complicated divorce. My wife was not cooperating/communicating. Her attorney was trying to make me look like a bad father. Our assets were partially shared with other family members. I started with someone who had a good reputation in the industry, but honestly, he seemed to have too many other cases and did not seem to want to understand the details of my Case, or be proactive.
During the course of our divorce, I did my own research, and interviewed about 3 other attorneys, all of whom came highly recommended. This is what makes Lynne different: She asked appropriate questions regarding the history and analyzed the data I had compiled. She maintained good communication and was empathic. She did not unnecessarily turf work to her employees, which meant she took the time to really dig into the details of my case. She responded to phone calls and emails very promptly. She is very accessible.
Something I did not expect, was she never mentioned how busy other cases made her and ALWAYS took the time to follow up on my issues. It was as if I was her only client. I felt like I was getting VIP treatment.
The way my case was going before I met Lynne, I think I was at least 18 months away from divorce. Lynne took the time to understand my position and speak with the other attorney to get a better understanding of their position. Lynne drafted a proposal which became a settlement and we were divorced in 4 months. I am very thankful for this because of the high conflict nature of our case, without Lynne, it would have been MUCH longer.
I regret not starting with Lynne, but she picked up my case midstream and worked to settle very quickly.
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