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Kenneth Burlage
14 Center St., Exeter, NH
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5.0
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16 Reviews
4.1
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33 Reviews
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Trainkeptarollin
25 Oct, 2024
Called the offices on Monday (10/21/24) to discuss options for a divorce. I provided my information to the person who answered the main phone#. She told me that a paralegal for Att'y Phinny would call me back to discuss my case in 24 hours. It's now Friday 10/25 with no call back. I will look elsewhere for legal representation.
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Nicole lechman
11 Jul, 2024
Referred me to the correct people. Thank you
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Andrew fischer
11 Jun, 2024
Great attorneys and thoughtful
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Top review highlights
Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced in family law cases
“Ken is a highly skilled and well versed attorney. He kept my children safe from a parent who committed DV against both children and I.”
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Provides clear and responsive communication throughout the case
“Ken communicated very clearly and promptly. I would highly recommend him to any client looking to navigate through the Wild West that is family court.”
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Committed to achieving the best possible outcome for clients
“He won everything that I was asking for which was no small feat. Above all, trust Ken's strategy and experience in the court room.”
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Empathetic and supportive approach, especially in emotional cases
“Ken was compassionate, patient and had the expertise and knowledge we lacked to help guide us through the court system during a very stressful and traumatic time for my daughter.”
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Collaborates effectively with staff to provide high-quality service
“I can't say enough about Ken's paralegal, Shannon Cook. Shannon was always on top of everything and responded to my questions and concerns in a timely manner.”
Cons
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Some clients felt that fees were not fully transparent or justifiable
“The fee I was told to carry on would increase an the driving offense would be combined with the felony now for a Total of 10k. I said that was more than I figured an couldn't afford it.”
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A few clients reported difficulty reaching the attorney or feeling that their case was not a priority
“Following this initial meeting, Atty Russman was nearly impossible to reach by phone, didn't answer any questions about the process I was experiencing, if you did reach him he had no idea who you were or and any details of the case.”
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13 Nov, 2009 by Laurie
I used Mark in two seperate instances and both times I found him to be professional and very good at what he does with ready knowledge in his field. I am now recommending him to my brother to help him solve a legal issue. I liked Mark both as a lawyer and a person while at the same time he had theability to be forceful with the opponent.
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22 Mar, 2022 by Richard
One never expects to suddenly need a lawyer. When we did, we didn't know where to turn. We researched prayed and came across Jerome and thank God we did. He was with us through the entire process, answered questions and allayed our anxiety. That was key, putting things in perspective and providing a sense of normalcy while things went through the covid delayed system. We cannot be more thankful and grateful of the outcome.
Thankyou Jerome
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04 Nov, 2021 by Andrew
Was charged with a felony and a misdemeanor. I lost many rights that I once had prior to the charges. I emphasized the importance of getting all my property back and regaining my rights. He handled it as I asked and got me exactly what I wanted as an outcome. It was a long process but largely due to “Covid” and the courts shutting down. He was on top of every aspect. When I I had questions or concerns he answered back immediately. I would hire him in a second in the event I need to in the future ( I have no intention of needing to). Can’t say enough good things about him. I even got a refund check at the end for remaining funds not used!!!
Thank you again Jerome!
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28 Sep, 2021 by Jeff
I highly appreciate Jerome's expertise and professionalism in helping me get a positive outcome from a case. I could not have done it without his help. It certainly was a trying time dealing with a family issue that resulted in this case occurring. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone in a situation involving a domestic dispute.
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02 Nov, 2020 by David
I was referred to Attorney Samdperil after my deferred sentence was in jeopardy due to two minor offenses that came up over the summer. Atty Samdperil quickly took action and represented me in the most recent case. One of the offenses were dropped, and he managed to get the second offense lowered as to not trigger the balance of the deferred sentence. From there, Attorney Samdperil represented me again when it was time to have my deferred case suspended, which also resulted in a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Attorney Samdperil. Has great work ethic, tells it like it is, but also had no doubt he had my best interests in mind at all times.
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16 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
A few months back I found myself in legal trouble for the very first time. I was confused, lost and scared. I immediately started doing research and after reading reviews (like on this site) I reached out to Richard. He called me back right away. I had spoken to a few other attorneys while doing my research but what struck me the most about Richard was his experience. He was so level headed and even-keeled during our conversation. Also during our first chat he took interest in me the person, I wasn’t just a case to him. Our conversation gave me something I was in dire need of, hope.
Richard was also highly recommended to me by a friend who works in the industry but in another state. His firm knew of Richard and his reputation and that’s all I needed.
Richard has a way to make even the scariest of legal terms easy to understand. He always made me feel like I was his top priority and would answer even the smallest question I had right away. His knowledge of the legal system is undeniable. He outlined every step of the process for me and gave me both sides so I knew exactly what to expect at every turn.
Richard helped me get a better outcome than I could have imagined when I first got into my situation. There was never a moment of doubt with him. He has a calmness about him that is contagious and is very easy to open up to.
Finally he is not only experienced but he handles every situation with respect and class. I felt extremely confident with him representing me in my situation and I could not have asked for me. Richard is a class act and we would all be very lucky to call him a friend.
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09 Jul, 2018 by Paul
It is a good thing that Daniel Webster is no longer with us, because it would be bad news for him to learn that Richard E. Samdperil has overtaken the throne of "New Hampshire's greatest lawyer". I've been working with Richard for over a year. His expertise spans multiple levels relevant to the legal profession, while his competitors often lack greatly in certain areas.
That is to say, Richard is far more than a brilliant legal argumentator. Richard is far more than someone who can entertain anyone who watches the Supreme Court oral argument webcasts, when he makes an absolute fool out of state prosecutors on the other side who simple cannot muster the intellect to undermine Richard's powerfully simple, persuasive arguments. Far more than these tactical elements, Richard has a masterful handle on holistic legal strategy that many other attorneys lack.
Richard's expert competency in legal strategics (as opposed to solely "tactics") is absolutely necessary for clients who find themselves in far-reaching legal entanglements spanning multiple cases as in my case, and very helpful for clients in simpler cases to ensure an optimal outcome big-picture. Richard is essentially a risk-minimizer and approaches his legal profession as an outlet of veritable therapeutic life coaching for his clients: i.e., an adherence to a general principle of minimizing harm, minimizing costs, and minimizing legal impacts, instead of more typical attorney behaviors of myopically focusing on specific case tactics and racking up a good bill while so doing, with little genuine concern for the client.
Not Richard. Richard cares about his clients and is a honorable defender of the United States Constitution and the rights granted thereby to the citizens. By this service to the people, he compounds great honor to his name just as our Armed Forces defend our laws and rights in a very different fashion. Richard's practice however illuminates the oft-forgotten truth that quality, principled defense attorneys are nearly as crucial to defending our rights and liberties from domestic threats as are our good men and women in the military who defend the same from foreign threats to the same. It is therefore not excessively hyperbolic to call Richard a brilliant soldier of justice - indeed, he is just this, and much more.
I would highly recommend Richard to anyone seeking legal help in his practice areas.
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