Carolyn E. Gutowski, experienced Civil Rights, Government attorney in Dublin, OH with 152 reviews
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Carolyn E. Gutowski

485 Metro Place South, Dublin, OH

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Brittany

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30 Dec, 2024
I was trying to speak to someone regarding a case and they transferred me to an external extension literally in the middle of my sentence.
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Nick willis

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25 Aug, 2024
Doucet Law was professional and courteous when it came handling our affairs. The entire staff was always welcoming and friendly. Eric Halloway listened to us dilligently and took matters into his own hands after we had several discussions. We definitely felt at peace knowing Doucet Law had our backs. If we run into any issues in the future, we'll be back.
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Excellent communication and responsiveness from the legal team
“Loved working with them; very prompt on dealing with my issues and put me at ease. Courteous and explained everything in terms easily understood.”
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Successful in achieving favorable outcomes for clients
“They made a bad situation turn out on a positive note and not quite so scary.”
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Knowledgeable and experienced attorneys
“One of the best in the area of Real Estate related matters. Knowledgeable, timely consult and very professional!!”
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Personalized and compassionate service
“They are honest, and communication was excellent! We talked about everything and each step I was apart of the journey.”
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Affordable and cost-effective
“If you have Hoa issues you should reach out to them. They did an awesome job at an affordable price.”
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Potential issues with staff turnover and communication
“Had my case been something other than a civil suit between two individuals Doucet might have been the right choice for me. I feel that my case wasn't taken seriously and that the communication was lacking.”
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Concerns about billing practices and transparency
“For $350 an hour I expected to have the laws surrounding my case explained. They didn't go past my first "why". I tried restating my central, single question different ways several times. They wouldn't answer.”

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