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Excellent client-focused service and communication
“They always made me feel like I was the only client they had. I think they did a wonderful job negotiating with the insurance adjusters.”
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys
“They were professional, pleasant, responsive, and ultimately very effective.”
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Smooth and efficient handling of legal processes
“Everything was done in a timely manner and went smoothly.”
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Compassionate and supportive approach
“They were incredibly understanding to our work schedules and promptly scheduled our first video interview within two days of contacting them.”
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Transparent and reasonable fees
“Their fees were also reasonable and transparent from the beginning which really helped.”
Cons
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Slow response times and lack of communication
“Horrible communication and that office moves slow as snails.”
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Potential for errors and inaccuracies in legal work
“Computations in the HUD1 were wrong; I had to recalculate and constantly check on them to rectify the errors.”

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16 Aug, 2024 by Cheryl sims
We asked Shulman Rogers to set up an LLC for us. We got a pre-estimate, it was reasonable at $2000, so we paid the $2k retainer and contracted with them to do the work. During a meeting, we asked a question about placing a piece of property we owned in Washington, DC as a Sole Proprietorship into the LLC. Our Shulman attorney team researched it, then told us "Don't do it, it will cost you so much more money at approximately $7,500." We took their advice and left the property out of the LLC. Imagine our surprise when we received the final bill from Shulman and it was several thousand dollars more than the "it will cost you so much more path" we didn't take! It totaled almost $10,000. Shulman had even added several hours for a Senior Partner at an outrageous rate ($724/hour), who had not worked on our case. We were able to get those hours removed, but all in all it was a losing venture for us. This reminded us of the old adage "a wolf in sheep's clothing." We will NEVER DO BUSINESS with this firm again and we recommend you go elsewhere when you need an attorney.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Laire bourne
Erin is reliable, honest, and operates with integrity. I recommend her to anyone who is looking for representation with commercial and real estate issues. She helped me personally with reviewing and making necessary amendments to contracts. She always takes the time to answer any questions and provides me with all the options available. When I ran into some issues with clients not paying out of state, she was also quickly able to recommend the right people to aid me with my problems. I’m delighted to have been referred to Erin August. Erin has a wealth of knowledge and is the best!
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23 Jul, 2024 by Margarita dilone
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Erin August for several property settlements through Shulman Rogers, and she has consistently exceeded our expectations. Erin’s professionalism and meticulous attention to detail have made each transaction smooth and stress-free. One of the standout aspects of working with Erin is her willingness to come to us for the settlements, saving us the hassle of driving to her office. This level of convenience and customer service is truly appreciated and sets her apart from others in the field. If you’re looking for a real estate attorney who is reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her clients, look no further than Erin August. We highly recommend her and Shulman Rogers for any real estate needs!
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15 May, 2024 by Reza beheshti
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26 Mar, 2024 by Keith johnson
We had a positive closing experience with Shulman Rogers. It was quite easy, although the location was a bit out of the way. Monica, however, was amazing and incredibly responsive throughout the process. Overall, I highly recommend their services.
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07 Jan, 2022 by Tiana
Feinberg Myers, PC not only was Zachary Myers very responsive during the period leading up to my case, he listened to the issues I was having understood me, handled me with compassion and empathy and used that to get me 3xs what I expected to settle for. He and Judy Feinberg are the absolute best at what they do and I would recommend anyone who has a civil litigation issues to come here! I was handled with care, compassion, professionalism!! I am so happy with the outcome of my case !! I can’t thank them enough !!! You have a client for life (hopefully I don’t need them again) I had friends telling me to hurry and settle my case, as I wouldn’t be getting anything spectacular even though I was still hurt and in constant pain!!! Zachary convinced me to stay the course (not that it was long, just that I got impatient) and I am so glad I listened !!! This lawyer knew best!!! You are in great hands!! Thank you!! Thank you !!! I had given up on professionalism and customer service and your renewed my outlook, not to mention my settlement!
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11 Nov, 2021 by Lucy
Very professional. Truly satisfied. Amazing attorney. Thank you for helping me through this.
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14 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
I was searching for a personal injury lawyer to represent me after being hit by a car in March 2020. I found Mr. Myers through a mutual friend. He and his staff were very professional throughout the process and their communication was very transparent,. They allowed me to focus on recovering from my accident, while they handled the paperwork and negotiations with the insurance companies. In the end, I ended up with what I thought was a very fair settlement. Would definitely recommend this firm if you need a personal injury lawyer in the DMV area.
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14 May, 2019 by Adriane
Sam has helped me with a few cases in past year. He was prompt and communicated as quickly and throughly as possible. I will use him again.
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13 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr. Briggs is an excellent attorney. He was hired to address a civil action. He was attentive, responsive and aggressive. I was also impressed with the care he took to provide constant updates on the case. He was professional, knowledgeable and gave invaluable advice. I would highly recommend him.
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19 Jun, 2016 by Andrew l.
I hired Karl to assist with resolving trademark dispute over similar software products. Karl instantly responded to my phone call, reviewed the issue and recommended specific strategy considering for dealing with the issue based on all aspects related to applicable law. Karl's legal advise allowed to avoid unnecessary and costly lawsuit so I highly recommend Karl to any one who look for a legal advise for issues related with Trademarks or Intellectual Property. Karl provides 5 stars service.
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