Anna Paula Bitencourt Emilio, experienced Business, Intellectual Property attorney in Silver Spring, MD with 2332 reviews
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Anna Paula Bitencourt Emilio

8630 Fenton St Ste 820, Silver Spring, MD

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13 Feb, 2025
The Law Office of Conrad Bayelle & Associates, PLLC provided exceptional legal services. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to their clients. I especially want to commend Laurice Ngang, the Legal Assistant who worked on my case. She was incredibly helpful, attentive, and always responsive to my questions, ensuring a smooth process. I highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of reliable legal assistance!
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Achiri desmond

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12 Feb, 2025
Very professional in every aspect. I will always recommend his services anyday any time
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Flor guerra

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12 Jan, 2025
Muy descontenta con el servicio luego que ya cobran lo del caso se hacen los locos y ni si quiera llamadas responde para saber información del caso estoy tratando de comunicarme con ustedes para ver si hay respuesta alguna y no responden mi caso está con el abogado erick
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Highly skilled and experienced attorneys who are knowledgeable about immigration law
“Mr Papirmeister is the REAL DEAL and a consummate professional...his services will be worth every penny.”
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Attorneys who are compassionate and care about their clients
“This man is the most caring, honest, kind, professional and competent attorney I have had the pleasure of meeting.”
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Attorneys who communicate effectively and keep clients informed throughout the process
“He not only allayed our anxiety with his patient explanation and forthrightness but also restored within us hopefulness.”
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Attorneys who work diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients
“He was able to get the case dismissed based on tactics and legal maneuvering that only someone with substantial year of experience and real courtroom experience would know.”
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Attorneys who are highly respected in the legal community
“He is respected amongst his peers maybe even feared because of his wealth of knowledge no games will be played with you with James Papirmeister on your team.”
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Some clients experienced poor communication and lack of responsiveness from the firm
“Yo llamo y llamo y nunca me contestan.”
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Concerns about the firm's ability to effectively manage and progress cases in a timely manner
“Llevan 2 años con el caso y nada de nada.”
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Frustration with the firm's billing practices and perceived focus on financial gain rather than client service
“Solo les gusta el dinero cojen tu caso y lo Dejan tirado.”

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