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Cameron J. Evans
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Pros
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Highly attentive, flexible, and dedicated to understanding client interests
“They are attentive, flexible and take the time to fully understand our interests.”
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Exceptional legal expertise and professionalism
“Attention to details and depth of experience gave us the result we wanted the very best in personalized service”
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Responsive and collaborative approach with clients
“The team that the firm has is top notch and really get involved when asked, including working with the non-legal teams within my company.”
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Respected and credible among peers and the legal community
“Very professional and well-respected firm, highly recommend.”
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Personalized and high-quality service
“This is the rare firm that blends the credibility and skill you need from a major law firm with the informality and personal connection that you would only expect to find at a small firm.”
Cons
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Isolated incident of unprofessional behavior by an attorney
“One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude.”
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Lack of responsiveness and follow-through in certain cases
“After going through a lot of work to pursue information requested by one of their paralegals in effort to find out if we qualified for a class action suit, he quit responding.”
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05 May, 2024 by Rya brown
One of your attorneys was seated next to me in first class and was very rude. It was the 5/4/24 flight that was supposed to leave at 12:50p but was delayed for almost an hour. I had my headphones on while looking out the window. She tapped me abs asked me to turn MY HEADPHONES down because she could barely concentrate. She was typing on her laptop on the flight. I have severe anxiety about flying and music soothes my nerves. My headphones weren't that loud, and if she couldn't concentrate then maybe she should have completed whatever it was she had to do before flying and making another passenger uncomfortable for my entire flight. Not to mention she had all the of her bags in the overhead, so I had to store my items in a different location than the one where my seat was because she filled it up. I certainly hope I don't have to sit next to her on my flight home. I'm you can figure out so this woman was. I know she wore glasses and a mask so I couldn't see her face. She is definitely a member of your law firm because she was wearing a jacket with your insignia on it. That was really a shame how she goes she behaved. I paid for my first class seat so I should have been able to enjoy it accordingly.
13 Dec, 2023 by Rundetroit !
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28 Aug, 2013 by "doc"
I couldn't be happier with my decision to hire Mr. Seth Gould,of Wienner and Gould to represent me! I found him to be very professional and very knowledgeable.Add in the fact that he is very kind, very caring, & very compassionate and you have a winner.(I realize that Mrs. Grissom, my high school English teacher would probably take points off because she would have felt I overused the word "very" but I feel so strongly about Seth's positive qualities, I used it anyway). Seth is a real gem & I highly recommend him.Let me tell you a little bit about how I came to employ Seth.I live in Ohio and after about two years of litigation in Ohio, with the help of my Ohio attorney, I received a judgement against a former tenant of mine.I was happy to have won the case but collecting on my judgement would prove more daunting than I had anticipated.Rather than pay me, the debtor went into "stall" mode & then when he felt the timing was in his favor, he ran up to his summer cottage in Michigan & filed for bankruptcy.I'm pretty sure he thought that by making it as difficult as possible (and expensive as possible) for me to pursue him, I would give up.That turned out to be a major miscalculation on his part. I'm not the kind to let someone get away scott free.However, in order to pursue him, I needed to secure an attorney licensed in Michigan. Back in late 2010 or early 2011, my Columbus attorney recommended Seth. Seth and I got the ball rolling via email and a couple of phone calls. When it was time to take the debtor's deposition, my wife and I traveled to Michigan to meet Seth for the first time. We met for a brief lunch at a restaurant near the deposition site. My impression of him and his expertise was already high but within minutes of meeting Seth for the first time, I was even more certain that I was in good hands.He is soft spoken, very articulate and very polite.(There I go again using that word "very."Sorry Mrs.Grissom) He also seemed genuinly concerned that we keep my legal costs as low as possible without compromising quality. Anyone who has had to use the legal system for a business matter knows just how unpredictable the results can be. Seth was very careful to try and manage my expectations. He never promised me things he knew were out of his control. He did, however, promise me that he would work diligently and tirelessly to help me win my case. At first, despite Seth's expert work, it looked like we had lost our case. However, not once did I blame Seth. I knew he had provided the judge with everything he needed to find in our favor. For whatever reason, though, the judge granted my debtor's bankruptcy request. I don't know why, maybe he had a 2pm tee time or something and was in too much of a hurry to actually read the facts of the case but, for a short period, it looked like I had lost. In telling me this news, Seth was very professional and very compassionate. He seemed genuinely sorry. He even said to me that I may want to save on legal bills by walking away and not filing an appeal. After all, at that point, between my Columbus attorney and Seth, I had spent almost as much on legal bills as I was owed by my debtor. Here is where the story gets good. I was so confident in Seth's ability, I decided to file an appeal. Seth said he was happy to do so but reminded me there were no guarantees.My answer was something to the effect of "I think the chance of getting two bad judges in a row is very low and I am willing to try." He rolled up his sleeves and with the expert help of his staff, he submitted very detailed, timely reply briefs to the appeals court.My comment to Seth after reading his brief was "If this judge has at least an eighth grade education & takes the time to actually read what you wrote, we win."Seth again reminded me that there is no way to predict the outcome. While my brain was telling me he was right, my heart knew he was wrong. The appeals court judge found in our favor. Thanks to Seth,my heart was right!
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04 Nov, 2023 by Tim
I've been a client of Richard J. Alef, CPA and tax attorney for many years, and I can't say enough about how grateful I am for his outstanding services. Rick has consistently gone above and beyond to assist me with my tax and IRS-related matters. He has spent hours on the phone with the IRS on my behalf, which is a level of dedication and support that is truly commendable.
Mr. Alef's guidance and expertise have been invaluable to me. He has provided me with all the advice, counsel, information, and direction necessary to navigate complex tax issues. What sets him apart is not only his competence but also his honesty, clarity, and direct approach to tackling even the most challenging situations. I always felt like I was in capable hands when planning our approach to these difficult matters.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Richard J. Alef to anyone in need of a CPA and tax attorney. He is not only an excellent and thoughtful attorney but also a professional who genuinely cares about his clients' well-being. The relief I felt when we were granted a favorable decision was immeasurable, and I firmly believe it was largely due to the expert counsel I received from Attorney Alef.
If you're looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and dedicated professional to help you with your tax and legal matters, look no further than Richard J. Alef. He's the kind of attorney you want on your side, and I can't thank him enough for his continued support over the years.
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29 Aug, 2014 by John
Mr. Alef, provided all the advice, counsel, information and direction that was needed. I would recommend him to friend, family, or business associates. Not only is he a good and thoughtful attorney, i found him to be direct, honest and clear in his planning our approach to a difficult situation. You can imagine my relief when we were granted a favorable decision. i feel this occurred because of the counsel received from Attorney Alef.
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08 Aug, 2014 by Thomas
Mr. Alef basically saved my life,at the time i was 58 year old and was seriously in debt with no way out.i was having rick work on some other issues at the time,as he had in the past,non debt related ,and was too embarrassed to mention the jam that i had gotten myself into owing over 90k at such a late age,after speaking with him about my dire situation he offed to help( PRO BONO),i am currently 60 years old and almost debt free,other than the remaining I.R.S. debt that will be paid off in full this year.his expertise negotiated and settled 82k clear.i am disabled with limited income now and would have never been able to recover ,my hat is off to rick ,i consider him not only a professional but a friend too ,not to mention i got my life back,you really get to know a person over the years ,and recommend him highly. he is trustworthy, honest,sincere,and very professional . I welcome any reference questions
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27 May, 2010 by Anonymous
The other parties attorney was totally outclassed by Mr. Viar, He was one step ahead of them, on every point. He knew the law inside and out.I was very pleased with the outcome and would DEFINETLY recomend him.
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