Pamela Wilkins Anderson, experienced Family Law, Insurance attorney in Wheaton, IL with 43 reviews
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Pamela Wilkins Anderson

1755 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL

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Sil weaver

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01 Dec, 2024
If you are in search of a Bankruptcy attorney who is knowledgable, professional, caring, empathetic, cost conscious, walks in your shoes, going that extra mile with you;… Yet is tenacious in resolution approach with each of your creditors, then you should secure the representation of attorney, Maura Zalc and the ZALC Law Firm, located in Wheaton, IL - DuPage County. I have no desire to ever file for Bankruptcy again; However, I would recommend ZALC Law in a heartbeat to anyone who unfortunately needs to go down that same grievous road. Thank you.
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Lauren mclaughlin

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16 Jul, 2024
Maura and her team are amazing! I had a dispute with a local car dealership and she was knowledgeable, attentive and prompt in helping me with the issue! With her help, we were successful in finalizing the issue with good terms! HIGHLY Recommend!!!!!!!!
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Nc cn

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17 May, 2024
The absolute worst will go through hell and back on the internet but won’t look at your case or pick up the phone ignorant and incompetent. Would you hire a lawyer being investigated for improper use of her law degree? Disgusting morals and lack of respect for ethics the reviews posted within the last 4 months were written by her acquaintances BEWARE she removes bad reviews then will find and stalk you AFTER doing bad business and keeping your money
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Knowledgeable, professional, and caring attorneys who go the extra mile for clients
“If you are in search of a Bankruptcy attorney who is knowledgable, professional, caring, empathetic, cost conscious, walks in your shoes, going that extra mile with you;… Then you should secure the representation of attorney, Maura Zalc and the ZALC Law Firm.”
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Responsive, attentive, and effective in resolving legal issues
“Maura and her team are amazing! I had a dispute with a local car dealership and she was knowledgeable, attentive and prompt in helping me with the issue! With her help, we were successful in finalizing the issue with good terms!”
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Transparent, honest, and manage client expectations well
“She was very honest and open throughout the whole process, meaning she kept my expectations in check. She's a gem!”
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Compassionate, understanding, and treat clients like family
“They had such a knack for making me feel at ease, explaining in detail all they were doing for me, while keeping in mind I was healing, by being ever so thoughtful to my state of being, that they communicated with me on a 'need to know' basis, preventing me from being overwhelmed, allowing me time to recover, as they did all the work on my behalf.”
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Highly knowledgeable, experienced, and successful in achieving favorable outcomes for clients
“I highly recommend Greg and Mark Patricoski from Patricoski Law Offices for their exceptional legal services. They provided me with expert guidance and support throughout my case, achieving favorable results.”
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Unresponsive and unhelpful legal staff
“The legal assistant was outright hostile & extremely unprofessional.”
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Potential ethical concerns and removal of negative reviews
“Would you hire a lawyer being investigated for improper use of her law degree? Disgusting morals and lack of respect for ethics the reviews posted within the last 4 months were written by her acquaintances BEWARE she removes bad reviews then will find and stalk you AFTER doing bad business and keeping your money”

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